# Ben Model and "The Silent Film Universe."

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Podcast: [The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-golden-silent-films-a-silent-movie-podcast-3388152)
Published: 2025-09-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is honored to welcome renowned silent film accompanist and historian Ben Model to the show. Model recently added author to his incredibly long and illustrious resume. He joins us to talk about his brand-new book, "The Silent Film Universe", as well as some fun detours through the film world. If you want to learn more about Ben Model and his book, check out silentfilmmusic.com and undercrankproductions.com for tons of great content and info. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 And don't forget to check us out on YouTube for podcasts and special, exclusive short form content! #silentfilm #silentmovies #filmpodcast #benmodel #classicfilm #bookdiscussion #movies

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