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Ben Stiller

Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Actor and director known for high-profile film and television work, including the critically acclaimed series *Severance*, which he directed and shaped with an exacting creative vision. Podcasts discuss his work across entertainment projects like *Reality Bites* and reference his personal experiences, including his prostate cancer survivorship. His presence in pop culture and behind-the-scenes industry influence make him a recurring topic in entertainment and culture-focused podcast conversations.

Episode Appearances

Best of The Roula Show with Eric

Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 16, 2026

7a Scoop Time Most Influential People Of 2026 04-16-26

Listed as titan on Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026

Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People 2026Celebrity influence rankings and categoriesHouston local celebrity connections
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Club Random with Bill Maher

Club Random with Bill Maher · Apr 13, 2026

Andy Dick | Club Random with Bill Maher

Referenced for show where Andy Dick performed as part of acclaimed ensemble cast and writer's room

Substance Abuse Recovery and Relapse PreventionCareer Rehabilitation After Public ScandalEntertainment Industry Insurance and Bonding Requirements
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#DORK

#DORK · Apr 8, 2026

Top 10 Vince Vaughn Movies

Referenced as Frat Pack member and 'Dodgeball' villain opposite Vaughn

Vince Vaughn filmography analysisComedy acting techniques and improvisationFrat Pack ensemble comedy movement
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 9, 2026

Amanda Peet Returns

Actor Amanda briefly dated in late 1990s; discussed as notable dating history

Mental Health Representation in Film and TelevisionParenting in the Age of Social Media and Instagram CultureWealth, Privilege, and Class Consciousness
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Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast

Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast · Mar 2, 2026

How to Get Scammed! w/ Joe List

Actor referenced in anecdote about Nick Kyrgios confrontation at tennis event

Personal Finance ManagementInvestment Strategy and RiskCheck Fraud and Mail Security
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My First Million

My First Million · Feb 16, 2026

Asking Scott Galloway 10 Questions We’re Not Allowed To Ask (unfiltered)

Actor and podcast host; had awkward moment when Galloway made prostate cancer joke; Stiller is prostate cancer survivor

Generational Wealth Inequality and Policy ReformGLP-1 Drugs as Healthcare and Economic SolutionEconomic Security Calculation and Financial Independence
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The Watch

The Watch · Feb 13, 2026

‘The Pitt’ S2E6. Plus, Apple Takes ‘Severance’ in-House and the ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer.

Director and creative force behind Severance; known for exacting vision that has driven production costs

Streaming Platform Vertical Integration StrategyIP Acquisition and In-House Production EconomicsCreator Compensation and Multi-Platform Deals
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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 26, 2026

#4649 Mixed Emotions In Miami

Actor featured in Instacart Super Bowl teaser commercial playing older brother to Benson Boone

NFL Playoff Analysis - Seahawks vs RamsSports Fandom Psychology and Emotional ManagementTaunting Penalties and NFL Rule Enforcement
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How Did This Get Made?

How Did This Get Made? · Jan 16, 2026

Monkeybone LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel

Originally cast as Brendan Fraser's character but dropped out late in production; chose Mystery Men instead

Director Replacement and Studio Creative ControlAdaptation of Incomplete Source MaterialPost-Y2K Pre-9/11 Cultural Zeitgeist in Film
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The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things · Jan 8, 2026

3. My Sharona

Director of 'Reality Bites' which featured 'My Sharona' and generated significant synchronization royalties

Music royalty structures and payment mechanismsSongwriting vs. recording ownership economicsRecord label advance recoupment models
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All There Is with Anderson Cooper

All There Is with Anderson Cooper · Dec 10, 2025

Ben Stiller: Facing His Past

Actor, director, and writer discussing grief from parents' deaths and his documentary film about their legacy

Grief Processing and Emotional BarriersIntergenerational Family PatternsWork-Life Balance and Parental Presence
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 18, 2025

Ariana Grande

Co-star in Meet the Fockers sequel; Grande discusses learning from him on set

Musical Theater Performance and Character DevelopmentVocal Training and Technique for Operatic RolesSNL Sketch Comedy and Performance Vulnerability
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We're Out of Time

We're Out of Time · Oct 21, 2025

Jared Muros: How Exploring Everything Led To Finding Himself

Actor in 'Zoolander' film discussed as example of fashion industry satire and modeling commentary

Fashion trends and street style content creationSubstance abuse recovery and sobriety in creative fieldsTime management for multi-project creators
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Trash Taste Podcast

Trash Taste Podcast · Oct 10, 2025

"We Were Born in the Wrong Generation" | Trash Taste #277

Mentioned as busy creative whose scheduling delays contributed to long gap between Severance seasons

Enshittification and platform degradationLive service game monetization modelsAlgorithmic content curation and discovery
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The Daily

The Daily · Sep 14, 2025

Sunday Special: TV's Big Night

Producer and director of Severance; transitioned from comedy to prestige drama

Emmy Awards 2025 eligibility and nominationsMedical drama television and hospital proceduralsSci-fi thriller narrative structure and mystery storytelling
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