Ben Lindbergh

Ben Lindbergh is a writer and podcaster who covers video games, movies, television, sports, and music. He is a co-founder of The Ringer. He has written for various publications including ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated,Österiinilainen.fi (a Finnish gaming website), and The AI Podcast Network. He hosts several podcasts on The Ringer network, including Episode 179: How to Be a Better Writer with Ben Lindbergh; Masters of the Air Preview; Alan Wake 2: Sam Lake and the Remedy Entertainment Universe; Oscars Recap Show (with K.A. Cole); Game of Thrones Season Finale Review (with David Shoemaker, Andrew Richardson, and Kevin O'Connell); The Ringer NFL Show; The Ringer MLB Show; The Ringer NBA Show; and more. He is also the co-author of two books: Baseball Between the Numbers: Why Everyone Hates the New Statistics (with Nate Silver) and The Only Rule Is It Has to Work. He has appeared on various television shows including ESPN's Around the Horn, SportsCenter, NFL Live, NBA Inside Stuff, and more. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

Biography:  https://www.theringer.com/authors/ben-lindbergh

58%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author tends to praise the shows and games he reviews without providing much critical analysis or comparison.
  • The author uses positive language and tone to describe his subjects, often ignoring their flaws or weaknesses.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, he is affiliated with The Ringer and may have a vested interest in promoting their content.
  • The author does not disclose any relevant conflicts of interest in his articles.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article contains several contradictions regarding the release platform of Masters of the Air on Apple TV‛.
  • The author shows a clear bias towards Remedy Entertainment and its games, without acknowledging any potential conflicts or biases.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • However, these are relatively minor and do not significantly impact the overall message or tone of the article.
  • The article contains some deceptive practices such as misleading information about the release platform of Masters of the Air.

Recent Articles

Shohei Ohtani Addresses Gambling Scandal Involving Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

Shohei Ohtani Addresses Gambling Scandal Involving Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' star player and MVP of the American League for two consecutive seasons as a pitcher and designated hitter with the Los Angeles Angels, has been at the center of a scandal involving his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. The allegations include gambling addiction, theft from Ohtani's accounts to pay off debts, and placing bets without Ohtani's knowledge. On Monday afternoon, Ohtani addressed the media for the first time since the story broke and denied any involvement in sports gambling or knowledge of Mizuhara's wrongdoings.
Steven Spielberg's 'Masters of the Air': A Two-Part Premiere on Friday Following Real-Life WWII Airmen and Including Sex Scenes

Steven Spielberg's 'Masters of the Air': A Two-Part Premiere on Friday Following Real-Life WWII Airmen and Including Sex Scenes

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Steven Spielberg's latest project, Masters of the Air, is a two-part premiere that drops on Friday. The show follows Gale 'Buck' Cleven and John Egan as they navigate World War II in the American Eighth Air Force Division. It takes place during WWII and is based on real-life airmen of the Bloody 100th group, including their personalities and experiences. There are sex scenes in the series.

Mixed Reviews for Alan Wake 2: A Look at the Game's Impact and Performance

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Alan Wake 2 has been released by Remedy Entertainment and is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC. The game has received mixed reviews from various sources, with some praising its storytelling and graphics, and others expressing disappointment. PC Gamer noted that the game's optimal performance is only achievable on Nvidia graphics cards. Eurogamer provided a guide on how to optimize the game's settings for PC players.