Ben Ratner
@benmakestv.bsky.social
My four major TV credits: Conan, 60 Minutes, a Burger King commercial & Elmo’s World. Now: Boston 25 News. Past: StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Al Roker Entertainment, TheStreet with Jim Cramer, Sports Illustrated, CNN & CNN+ (lol)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I know you expect high quality content from me. Here is a bird, not on the app formerly known as the bird app, against a blue sky.
June 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I know you expect high quality content from me. Here is a bird, not on the app formerly known as the bird app, against a blue sky.
New job alert! I’m excited to be joining the team at LiveU. I’ve been using their products and services for years - and it’s exciting to get to work with them directly!
April 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New job alert! I’m excited to be joining the team at LiveU. I’ve been using their products and services for years - and it’s exciting to get to work with them directly!
Turns out they also don’t mix the McFlurry in Italy
January 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Turns out they also don’t mix the McFlurry in Italy
These should be outlawed.
$6.
No free refills.
Less than ten sips.
Criminal.
$6.
No free refills.
Less than ten sips.
Criminal.
December 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM
These should be outlawed.
$6.
No free refills.
Less than ten sips.
Criminal.
$6.
No free refills.
Less than ten sips.
Criminal.
Anyone else eat hummus like this?
December 8, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Anyone else eat hummus like this?
I was scuba diving last week and my hearing was down by at least 50%. I could barely hear anything. I assumed I did some damage to my inner ear. At urgent care, the doctor found the true problem - what can best be described as a "disgusting" amount of earwax.
There are pictures… if you dare
There are pictures… if you dare
June 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM
I was scuba diving last week and my hearing was down by at least 50%. I could barely hear anything. I assumed I did some damage to my inner ear. At urgent care, the doctor found the true problem - what can best be described as a "disgusting" amount of earwax.
There are pictures… if you dare
There are pictures… if you dare
Obviously I bought a sprinkle dispenser for my apartment
June 1, 2023 at 12:03 AM
Obviously I bought a sprinkle dispenser for my apartment
It’s my birthday and my girlfriend bought me 25 pounds of sprinkles and I couldn’t be happier!
May 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM
It’s my birthday and my girlfriend bought me 25 pounds of sprinkles and I couldn’t be happier!
I always try to pop them when I’m diving! To little success.
May 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM
I always try to pop them when I’m diving! To little success.
Work friend… up close
May 16, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Work friend… up close
new streaming service just dropped
May 12, 2023 at 12:39 PM
new streaming service just dropped
The @boston25news.com app… on Roku… on an Apple IIc monitor
May 10, 2023 at 9:04 PM
The @boston25news.com app… on Roku… on an Apple IIc monitor
Kermit has found his new home
May 10, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Kermit has found his new home
Anyone else annoyed by the yellow in the launch screen?
May 8, 2023 at 12:59 PM
Anyone else annoyed by the yellow in the launch screen?
What do I miss from NYC?
May 7, 2023 at 1:01 AM
What do I miss from NYC?
(It takes place in New York)
May 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM
(It takes place in New York)
I’m back in New York and am reminded how much better NY bagels are than Boston bagels
May 6, 2023 at 4:13 PM
I’m back in New York and am reminded how much better NY bagels are than Boston bagels
Alright who wants to chip in on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show set? https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/memorabilia/johnny-carson-s-iconic-home-base-interview-desk-swivel-chair-guest-chair-guest-couch-coffee-table-and-full-array-of-set-e/a/7318-89236.s
May 2, 2023 at 1:12 AM
Alright who wants to chip in on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show set? https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/memorabilia/johnny-carson-s-iconic-home-base-interview-desk-swivel-chair-guest-chair-guest-couch-coffee-table-and-full-array-of-set-e/a/7318-89236.s
Just got this IKEA drill for half price and I’m STOKED
April 29, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Just got this IKEA drill for half price and I’m STOKED