Ben Kissel Height Podcaster/comedian/writer/politician a Renaissance Man. His podcast "Last Podcast on the Left", for he's a co-creator and co-host, won a Webby and has been listed as one of Itunes Top 10 most downloaded comedy podcasts of 2017 with over a million readers. He is also the host of the political comedy podcast "Abe Lincoln's Top Hat". In 2017 Ben ran for Brooklyn Borough President together with the Reform Party, which he didn't win, but there's always tomorrow! He is a political pundit with appearances on CNN, Fox News Network, HLN and a national radio host having worked on Sirius Radio and Fox News Radio. In 2015 as a political activist he was able to overturn an anti-cross dressing law in New Jersey. The Last Podcast about the Left is a weekly podcast featuring comedian and podcast sponsor Ben Kissel, podcast producer and researcher Marcus Parks, and comedian and actor Henry Zebrowski (who combined in the next episode), all of whom are longtime friends. Released each Friday, the episodes are normally one hour in length, with the hosts investigating the horrors of the planet both imagined and real. Past episodes have explored the subjects of serial killers, conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, ghosts, and readings of fan-submitted creepypastas. Kissel, Parks, and Zebrowski tour with live performances of this podcast and create The Last Stream about the Left, a live-streaming spinoff show on the Adult Swim website. In the post-Trump era, with a reality TV celebrity holding our nation's highest office, stories like Kissel's are becoming more prevalent -- droves of young people are getting involved and seeking public office. On the one hand, the 2016 election showed us that applicants do not have to be capable to win. On the other, it was a rude awakening that the dissatisfied need to take politics. Input Ben Kissel. In his "day job," Kissel -- along with co-hosts Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski -- hosts a true-crime-meets-paranormal humor podcast. Last Podcast on the Left is ranked second on iTunes' humor chart and draws fans across the world. But like many dismayed young voters, Kissel chose 2016 as a wake-up telephone to run for office. As somebody who's been listed in podcasts and around the radio for eight years, Kissel admits that a great deal of people hesitate to run for office for fear of criticism or having their past vulnerable. His advice? Own it. After all, he states, everybody has their own past, and so long as you "deal with the Republicans with humanity and respect," voters may "accept each of the defects that go with that individual, as long as this individual is ready to accept them." Like the criminals he covers on Last Podcast, Kissel says with a laugh, "lots of politicians are sociopaths without a moral compass. Obviously not all of these, but we want the people that have scruples, morals, and are worried about their own failings." For someone who confronts the worst of humanity with dark comedy in his day job, 6'7" tall Kissel truly feels in the best of people. He believes in good goals, sincerity, and redemption. These traits may seem just as odd in a true-crime aficionado as they do in a politician, but they are the same traits that provide a young, non-politician the exceptional capability to serve the public. Regardless of what happens on Tuesday, Kissel states, there's no losing. "The fact that we're on the ballot is unbelievable, and that we are ready to inspire people to run or engage in the political process -- that is a triumph. That's a gigantic triumph," he states. Kissel wants other people to take heart in this message, too: "Losing is a big fear for individuals, but who cares! Just get out there, and if you keep getting out, continue doing this in any field, you're gonna win." Read More - Last Podcast On The Left Ben Kissel
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