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On this, the final episode of Lust For Life, James is joined, as always, by Benjy Susswein, and his friends Jon Laster, Grant Gordon, and Tanya Erazo to discuss the history of the show, the future of the show, favorite guests, and lessons learned along the way. Check it out. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS @RealJonLaster @GoGrantGordon and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James goes it alone without Benjy and talks about how the world is probably going to end, for people at least, in the wake of his watching VICE on HBO's recent episode about climate change. James also discusses the shows that give him nightmares on Sunday nights and he decides to run for President in 2016 and starts developing his platform. Check it out. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Watch live on DailyMotion, Mondays at 2:30pm: www.dailymotion.com/video/x2hj1sj_s…y-labs-live_fun Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

This week, James discusses the importance of getting in where you fit in and staying true to what really moves you. Also, he talks directly to convenience store owners, imploring them to stock their shelves with Coke Zero Cherry by Spring. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Watch live on DailyMotion, Mondays at 2:30pm: www.dailymotion.com/video/x2hj1sj_s…y-labs-live_fun Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

This week, James gets personal about how his friends helped pull him out of his recent depression, drinking habits being tied up with socializing and adventure, how if something is at his disposal, he’s going to use it whether he needs to or not, and a debate about the merits of pregaming. Check it out. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Watch live on DailyMotion, Mondays at 2:30pm: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2hj1sj_stand-up-ny-labs-live_fun Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James questions his life and feels like Rudy. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James and Benjy talk all about Benjy's meditation retreat. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James and Benjy talk the end of the football season, depression, and Benjy's upcoming meditation retreat. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James is Back in studio with Benjy. They discuss the importance of accepting defeat and of finding answers within. Which leads to Benjy making an announcement of a special journey he is making. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestofBS and @StandUpNYLabs on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James is alone and stranded because of the mega storm. And he gives the full report on his week Of saying goodbye to his grandma and the looks he received from people while eulogizing her. Follow @JamesLMattern on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James is once again alone. This time in Vegas. Dealing with planning a funeral that will never start. And trying to be a good quasi-republican. Follow @JamesLMattern on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James is alone and is ranting through a myriad of topics including the death of his grandma, the tragedies in Paris and the importance of Liking HBO shows. Follow @JamesLMattern on Twitter Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James and Benjy talk to Peggy O'Leary and Sean Martin about side pieces and more. Follow @JamesLMattern @TheBestOfBS @Seanjuan55 & @PeggyOLeary Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

James and Benjy are joined by Shuli Egar and Anthony DeVito to discuss the developing situation surrounding The Interview and North Korea, the democratizing effect of social media and the double edged sword of everyone having an opinion, how political pundits are like pro wrestling managers, and James auditions to officiate the marriage of Anthony's grandmother to her new boyfriend. Follow @jameslmattern @thebestofbs @shalomshuli @AnthonyDeVito_ and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

Jon Laster joins the boys to discuss racial divide in movies. Then former NYPD detective Mark Demayo joins in for a passionate discussion of the police and the standards they are held to. Help out Jon Laster http://www.gofundme.com/j7ljeo Follow @thebestofbs @jameslmattern @realjonlaster @markdemayo and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

The show starts with James and Benjy talking about penguins, orcas and last meals. They are then joined By Will Miles and Ayana Dookie. The talk goes to growing up black in white neighborhoods and altercations with the police. And what people need to do to reach tolerance as a society Follow @thebestofbs @jameslmattern @adookie @mrwillmiles and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

Giullia Rozzi has a keen eye on when someone is checking out of a relationship. She shares that insight with James, Benjy and Jon Laster in a great discussion about love and dating

Yeah we should of done this episode Last week. But our guest didn't have to cancel last week. James, Benjy and Jonathan Randall do a three man weave. They discuss what they are thankful for and about when to stand up for what you are worth. Follow @thebestofbs @jameslmattern @jonathanrandall and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

Supertramp is on a mission A mission of happiness He's trying to be happy no matter what He explains to james , Benjy and a skeptical Matt Ruby his plight. Follow @imaaronfriedman @thebestofbs @jameslmattern and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

The Show starts with random talk of punk rock record collecting and general nonsense. Frank Liotti joins the James and Benjy and discusses not being able to pay rent but being able to buy rare bootlegs. Then Kase Rosso comes in to discuss growing up in super patriotic and xenophobic Long Island while being a light skinned Persian. He ends up having a lot in common with Frank. Follow @thebestofbs @jameslmattern and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.

This episode starts with Benjy totally not regretting his choice to not drink the night before at an industry party. While James and special guest Rebecca Trent feel the opposite. They plow through and bring on Megan Sullivan who has gone through a transformation in her life thanks to a chance discussion with God. Follow @thebestofbs @jameslmattern and @standupnylabs. Use promo code LUST at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.