# Ben Mezrich + You're Choice Of Actors

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Podcast: [Billy & Lisa in the Morning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/billy-lisa-in-the-morning-575847)
Published: 2026-07-07T14:14:45+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/billy-lisa-in-the-morning/ben-mezrich-youre-choice-of-actors
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## Resource

This episode of the morning show is a wild ride, featuring a trapeze artist who's not afraid of heights, a bestselling author who's got a story to tell, and a hilarious conversation about who we'd want to star in a movie with. Today's episode is a fun and eclectic mix of topics, from the world of circus arts to the world of literature and Hollywood. Our guest, Juliana Richards, is a trapeze artist who's been flying high for years, and she shares her story of how she got started and what it takes to be a part of the circus. Meanwhile, bestselling author Ben Affleck is in the studio, talking about his new book "Checkmate" and the fascinating story behind it. And in a fun segment, the hosts and their producer discuss who they'd want to star in a movie with - the possibilities are endless! One of the highlights of the episode is Juliana's story of how she got into the circus and what it takes to be a trapeze artist. She talks about the physical and mental challenges of her job, and how she's learned to trust her fellow performers. Ben Affleck's conversation is also a must-listen, as he shares the story behind his book and the research he did to write it. And in the segment about movie roles, the hosts and producer have some hilarious opinions on who they'd want to star in a movie with - from Vin Diesel to Mark Wahlberg. If you're looking for a fun and entertaining episode that's a little bit different, this is the one for you. Tune in to hear the full conversation and find out who our hosts and producer would want to star in a movie with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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