Ben Yakas

Hey, I'm Ben Yakas. I'm a writer, editor, and photographer who has worked in media for over 15 years. I am the former Arts & Culture Editor at Gothamist and WNYC.

Television

Reviews, recaps, criticism and thinkpieces.

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MUSIC

Remembrances, live reviews, lists and reported pieces.

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Culture

Long form profiles, movie reviews,
live events, 4DX, and Dan Smith.

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VIDEO

Gourmet pizza bagels, NYPD sketch artists, MAD Magazine profiles, and more.

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interviews

Randy Newman, Bob Odenkirk, Ann Dowd, Lindsey Buckingham, Vince Gilligan, Brian Cox, & more.

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News/NYC

Subway etiquette, investigative pieces, Brunch Hate Reads, forgotten mascots, and more

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