About this season
Steve Buscemi interviews fellow celebrities on a park bench.
Episodes (13)
1. Bench Rivalry
Aired 15 May 2014 • 11 min
Steve Buscemi has a new show idea but Chris Rock has his doubts. Actor Anthony Laciura sits down to help, but Steve's brother Michael has his own ideas.
2. Hair Apparent
Aired 15 May 2014 • 11 min
Rosie Perez takes a seat on the bench to talk about where she comes from, Geo leaves for important business, and Michael helps Rosie to her next appointment.
3. Close But No Cigar
Aired 15 May 2014 • 11 min
Steve sits and smokes e-cigars with Billy Connolly. Later, Steve works connections with his brother Michael to get Colin Quinn as a possible guest.
4. Benchmark
Aired 15 May 2014 • 11 min
Steve hosts his biggest show yet. With a live audience, Steve talks with Rosanne Cash about her southern roots, while Michael Shannon needs new shoelaces.
5. Parklandia
Aired 9 June 2014 • 11 min
Fred Armisen is running late for an appearance on another talking show, but takes a moment to reminisce with Steve about a play they did together.
6. No Try Just Do
Aired 9 June 2014 • 11 min
After a tour of Himalayan art with Rubin Museum Program Director Tim McHenry, Steve and Buddhist nun Ani Trime Lhamo sit down, be quiet, and see what happens.
7. It's a Girl's World
Aired 9 June 2014 • 11 min
Steve talks to GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan about his lyrical influences before heading to the Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet some higher dimensional beings.
8. Bill of Approval
Aired 9 June 2014 • 11 min
Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.
9. Fun with Dick and Debbie
Aired 10 June 2014 • 11 min
Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.
10. Cobbler, Butcher, Biker
Aired 10 June 2014 • 11 min
Steve talks to Tom McCarthy about his upcoming film The Cobbler and Bobby Cannavale cuts in to debate the carnivorous origins of Italian-American names.
11. A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit
Aired 10 June 2014 • 11 min
Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.
12. Bench Rap
Aired 10 June 2014 • 11 min
Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.
13. One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve
Aired 10 June 2014 • 11 min
Steve and Geo mix it up with Michael Kenneth Williams, musician Jake La Botz and The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams before warming the bench with brother Michael