Explore every episode of the podcast Strangers on a Bench
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| EPISODE 3: I Threw My Phone in the Pond | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:19:18 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : You'll Never Be John Cleese by Alex Brenchley Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong3 Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 2: Fruit Sculptures for Breakfast | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:31:46 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger in a London park and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Producer by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : Fruit Sculptures by Sophie May Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong2 Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 1: A Fight | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:30:33 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a random stranger in a park in London and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song 'Tryna Change' by Yvonne MK Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/strangersonabench1 Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 4: Making Miniatures by the Sea | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:17:01 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'By The Ocean Side' by November Ultra Listen here : https://ffm.to/bytheoceanside Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ----------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 5: Michael's Tree | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:28:27 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : Michael's Tree by Sammy Copley Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/michaelstree Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 6: Love, Death, and Parisians | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'To Be Held' by Augusta Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/tobeheld Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 7: The Disappearing Cyclist | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:38:45 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Wooley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Yellow Fedora' by Hohnen Ford Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/yellowfedora Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 8: Youngest of Six | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:23:06 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Everything I Need' by Maddie Ashman Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/everythingineedsong Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 9: Deli Meets | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:27:52 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Nice to Meet You' by Tom Odell Stream it here : https://ffm.to/nicetomeetyou Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 10: Shall We Roll Down the Hill? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:23:45 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Golden Now' by Will Cookson Listen here : https://ffm.to/goldennow Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 11: If I Had a Boat | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:24:32 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song 'If I Had a Boat' by Chris Brain Stream it here : https://ffm.to/ifihadaboat Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 12: Quiet Chainsaw Man | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:18:24 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Miles and Inches' by Billie Marten Stream it here : https://ffm.to/milesandinches Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 13: Maybe I Need To Go Home | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:39:02 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'The Poet' by Ezra Glatt Stream it here : https://ffm.to/thepoet Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 15: Family Business | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:32:39 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Life Long Love' by Rachel Sermanni Stream it here : https://ffm.to/lifelonglove Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 14: Mondays, Pedro, and Silence | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:35:02 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song by 'What About Me?' by Rae Morris Stream it here : https://ffm.to/whataboutmee Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 16: The Reluctant Flaneur | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Monsieur Flaneur' by Caroline Chan Stream it here : https://ffm.to/monsieurflaneur Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ----------------------------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 18: Snowy Arrivals and Father Figures | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:31:54 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Snow in the city' by Abimaro Stream it here : https://ffm.to/snowinthecity Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ---------------------------------------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 17: Cold Water and The Edge | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
**Content Warning : This episode discusses suicide** Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Between Times' by dodie Stream it here : https://ffm.to/betweentimes Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 19: Covid in Cambodia | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:30:26 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Covid in Cambodia' by David Thomas Broughton Stream it here : https://ffm.to/covidincambodia Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 21: I Want to Be Un-Unique | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:26:08 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Powerful Things' by The Howl & The Hum Listen here : https://ffm.to/powerfulthings Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 20: Two Funerals and a Faulty Printer | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:30:24 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'God I Love a Funeral' by Katie Gregson-MacLeod Stream it here : https://ffm.to/godiloveafuneral Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 22: Libraries, Angels, and Anxiety | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:32:34 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Flying The Nest' by Merrick Winter Listen here : https://ffm.to/flyingthenest Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 23: The Balletic Lawyer | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:25:31 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : Another Home by afromerm Listen here : https://ffm.to/anotherhome Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 24: A Clown for a Day | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:32:37 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Neighbors' by Genevieve Stokes Stream it here: https://ffm.to/neighborssoab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 25: The Teacher Will Appear | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:32:27 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited & mixed by Eloise Whitmore Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'The Teacher Will Appear' by Danny Casio Stream it here : https://ffm.to/theteacherwillappear Listen to all end the songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 26: £5 Bread and Concussion | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:32:55 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: £5 Bread by Lily Lyons Stream it here: https://ffm.to/fivepoundbread Listen to all end the songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 27: Lunch Break Loving | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:32:06 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 2 > 1 by Will Joseph Cook Stream here: https://ffm.to/2greaterthan1 Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 28: A Dancer's Mind | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:28:50 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'A Dancer's Mind' by Birdy Stream it here: https://ffm.to/adancersmind Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 29: Mushrooms, Mothers, and Dark Hours | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:34:46 | |
**Content warning : this episode discusses self-harm** Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Losing You' by Fauzia Stream it here: https://ffm.to/losingyou-soab Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 30: He Thinks He's Guru Nanak | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:36:23 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Coloured Glasses' by Uwade Stream it here: https://ffm.to/colouredglasses Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 31: I Never Cherished Myself | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:33:15 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Where Goodbye Begins' by Flo Perlin Stream it here: https://ffm.to/wheregoodbyebegins Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 33: Follow The Blood | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:39:55 | |
**Content warning : Injury detail** Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Follow The Blood' by Georgia Ruth Stream it here: https://ffm.to/followtheblood Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 32: Becoming a Superhero | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited and mixed by Eloise Whitmore Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'There Are Many Ways To Say I Love You' by Edgar Hurley Stream it here: https://ffm.to/therearemanywaystosayiloveyou Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 34: Living on Borrowed Time | 05 May 2025 | 00:39:20 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'My Father Never Told Me He Loved Me' by Michael McGovern Stream it here: https://ffm.to/myfathernevertoldmehelovedme Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs -------------- Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 35: Vulnerability Is a Bridge | 12 May 2025 | 00:39:17 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Sculptor' by Tamzene Stream it here: https://ffm.to/sculptor-soab Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ----------------------------- Instagram: @stangeronabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 36: Why Was She Calling Me? | 19 May 2025 | 00:27:19 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Probably Nothing' by Luke Sital-Singh Stream it here: https://ffm.to/probablynothing Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs --------------------------------- Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 37: Pain Softens Your Heart | 26 May 2025 | 00:35:27 | |
**Content warning : contains description of violent abuse** Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End music: 'My Friend Robin' by Edward Cross Stream it here: https://ffm.to/myfriendrobin Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------- Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 39: The Runaway | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:27:09 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Disappear' by Lisa Hannigan Stream it here : https://ffm.to/disappear-soab Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 38: Casinos, Cheating, and Chamomile | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:41:45 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited and mixed by Eloise Whitmore Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Might Go Outside' by Seb Lowe Stream it here: https://ffm.to/mightgooutside Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 41: A Common Humanity | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:54:34 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Read it Back Aloud' by Roo Panes Stream it here : https://ffm.to/readitbackaloud Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 40: A Seal Called Noon | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:46:28 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'A Seal Called Noon' by Alice Boyd Stream it here: https://ffm.to/asealcallednoon Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist: https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 42: If Only You Knew | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:35:59 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'For a Mother' by Natalie Wildgoose Stream it here : https://ffm.to/foramother Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ---------------------------------------- Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 43: The Definition of a Mystery | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:48:15 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Certain Uncertainty' by Richard Walters Stream it here: https://ffm.to/uncertaincertainty Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist: https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------------------ Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 45: The Air Is My Ocean | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:42:19 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Kites' by Dirty Nice Stream it here : https://ffm.to/kites-soab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 44: A Second Life | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Roots' by Rosie Miles Stream it here : https://ffm.to/soab-roots Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ------------------------------ Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 46: Looking for the Dangling Carrot | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:36:50 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'I Still Love Him Dearly' by Alice Faye Stream it here : https://ffm.to/istilllovehimdearly Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 48: Outliers, Hugs, and Biscuit Thrusters | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:55:24 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Share The Weight' by Fran Lusty Stream it here: https://ffm.to/sharetheweight Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 47: The Time I've Got Left | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:48:59 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'There We Go' by Tom Rosenthal Stream it here : https://ffm.to/therewego-soab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 49: I Go To Extremes | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:48:20 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Unconditional' by Martin Luke-Brown Stream it here : https://ffm.to/unconditional-soab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPISODE 50: The Best Man There Ever Was | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:56:45 | |
Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Thursday' by Daudi Matsiko Stream it here: https://ffm.to/thursday-soab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist: https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||