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We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 7 12.5.25There's a new Pope in town, the "Special Relationship" is alive and well and England has a New Rose (bollocks, should have done a The Damned parody...)Support the show2025-05-1223 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 6 5.5.25Farage is unflushable a turd as ever, it's been surprisingly warm and people are paying rather too much attention to University Challenge...Support the show2025-05-0528 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 5 28.4.25So Liverpool are winning again, Trump is being unspeakable again and the very people who might save the world are being hounded out of existence. Ah well, we know songs about all of this...Support the show2025-04-2830 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 4 21.4.25This episode: It's Easter (again), the Pope is gone, local elections are back and heavy metal bands are exploring interesting promotional avenues...Support the show2025-04-2129 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 3 14.4.25Check it out! Three weeks for three! How long can we keep this up? No idea. This week: the return of ECONOMIC CRISES (did they ever go away?), memories of the last days of Thatcher's Britain, and general frustration with Labour timidity... Interesting times, folks, interesting times...Support the show2025-04-1430 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 2 7.4.25NB - Just noticed I gave the wrong dates for my shows at the Rik Mayall FestivaI... my solo show and all my guest appearances will be on SATURDAY MAY 31st, and the full band show with Ronnie Golden and the Alpha Mayalls will be on SUNDAY JUNE 1st. Sorry.Well, I said I was hoping to put two episodes out every month; well here I am back with Ep 2 after just one week, digging up songs about demented demagogues, poorly pontiffs, crazed conspiracies and many many more...Support the show2025-04-0731 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 1 1.4.25A new podcast in which I look at current news stories and then play the song that I wrote the LAST time something like this happened...This episode: over-zealous language policing by the US government recalling a similar gaffe made by right-wing Christians back in 2008; alliterative maritime mishaps, Nazis and why it's maybe a bad sign if they're supporting you...Support the show2025-04-0129 min
Looks Unfamiliar123 - Mitch Benn - A Perfect Storm Of GothLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's hoping to prove that he doesn't have no memory of No Memory by Scarlet Fantastic, The Flipside Of Dominick Hide, The Deceivers, Eureka!, Lady Sovereign and Jentina's feud and Mego Pocket Heroes. Along the way we'll be revisiting the genre of Do We Have To Goth, recounting a slightly wrong version of the invention of...2024-11-2851 min
On the MicMitch Benn's Musical ComedyTo celebrate the release of (Mitch Benn is) All Over the Place: The English Album, we listen again to Mitch Benn chatting about Donald Trump, musical satire, Blade Runner, the Tarra Trilogy and much more.
Originally recorded during Trump's first reign, Benn's words are perhaps more relevant now than ever.
Featuring classic songs, 'Trump and Macron', 'Happy Birthday War', 'Blade Runner' and 'Everything Sounds Like Coldplay Now'.
Mitch Benn's Bandcamp site
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Mitch's On the Mic Profile: HERE
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2024-11-1235 min
Trash Talk... with Count BinfaceANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT (and Mitch Benn)Have you seen Count Binface on his UK Comedy Tour? If you haven't then we have some good news - it's not finished yet, AND this episode was recorded backstage at one of his London dates. Mitch Benn pops by for a chat, and there's a big announcement regarding one of Count Binface's most popular manifesto pledges... in fact it's officially Jess Phillips' favourite (She says so in her book!)If you do hear a shop playing Christmas music before December - please let us know by sending us a...2024-10-1514 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentMitch Benn’s Crimes Against Music: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio Comedy Series by Mitch Benn, Robin IncePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/711353 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mitch Benn’s Crimes Against Music: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio Comedy Series Author: Mitch Benn, Robin Ince Narrator: Mitch Benn, Robin Ince, Various Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 33 minutes Release date: February 1, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Music, mayhem and madness from Mitch Benn and Robin Ince There can be only one parody musical master, and Mitch Benn thinks it’s him. Although Richard Stilgoe may have something to say about that… Laugh out loud as Mitch sets out on a musical journey through the showbi...2024-02-0105 min
Looks Unfamiliar109 - Mitch Benn - Spaghetti Star WarsLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's standing behind one of those big studio microphones clutching his headphones while telling everyone about all-star Heavy Metal famine relief fundraising single Stars by Hear'n'Aid, Gerry Anderson's Into Infinity. The Humanoid, A Man Called Sloane, Playmobil clones BusyBodies and The Kids Are Alright by The Pleasers, Along the way we'll be debating the efficacy o...2023-10-301h 17
The Divine Comedians PodcastDivine Comedians Podcast - Episode #44 - Mitch BennIn this episode I chat with musician, performer, stand-up and author, Mitch Benn.Mitch talks about his beginnings and journey into comedy and his work on a variety of radio programmes. Amongst many other things he talks about the benefits and use of both Bandcamp and Patreon as a performer and also the ups and downs of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. He also speaks of the wide variety of music he loves and also his new found passion for going to live gigs.You can find Mitch on Twitter here;2023-06-251h 48
Aid Thompsin & Other Disappointments#180 // Mitch BennMitch Benn is an author, musician and standup comedian. He's been on BBC, C4, he's performed at an absolute sh*t tonne of festivals and in August you can catch him again at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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The Two MattsThe Book Of Lies: Boris Johnson's autobiography (with Mitch Benn)Comedian Mitch Benn looks forward to former prime minister Boris Johnson's autobiography, and asks: Where is Liz Truss hiding? Plus: Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt and Suella Braverman are thrown into our political Hall Of Shame. With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1947 min
Day Dreaming Degenerates Fantasy Football podcastWeek 15 Playoff MatchupsSteve, Benn, and Mitch go over the injuries and then cover the Matchups in each of the Degenerate Leagues this week
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Looks Unfamiliar098 - Mitch Benn - A Slightly More Apologetic Version of SubbuteoLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who’s trying to get a team of light entertainment stars to decipher his mimes for Children's BBC celebrity panel shows Star Turn and Star Turn Challenge, evil Grange Hill teacher Mr. Hicks, Subbuteo-rivalling tabletop football game Striker, Lines by The Planets, Marvel UK strip Night Raven and the craze for having international celebrities acting in p...2022-11-031h 16
The Two MattsMitch Benn on the end of TrussIn this week's episode, comedian Mitch Benn joins Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers to discuss the fall of Liz Truss and what comes next. Should there be a general election? Where are they hiding Kwasi Kwarteng? And what job could Truss do (badly) next? Plus Nadine Dorries and David Frost join the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2047 min
Before the Bar Opens015. Mitch Benn - Satirical SongwriterEmma talks to satirical songwriter Mitch Benn.
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I am the EggPodThe Beatles Get Back: Day 22 - Mitch BennComedian and musician Mitch Benn discusses day 22 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Friday 31st January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.2022-01-311h 17
Looks Unfamiliar083 - Mitch Benn - Rumours Line-Up RainbowLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who’s painting the whole world with Monday Morning 5.19 by Rialto, Jools Holland's one-off Channel 4 oddity The Laughing Prisoner, Oh Baby by Rhianna, Pocketeers, 'Adult Tiswas' O.T.T. and the original pre-Geoffrey incarnation of Rainbow. Along the way we'll be helping Patrick McGoohan to escape from an angry cupcake, visiting a pub full of men...2021-11-081h 22
My Time CapsuleEp. 119 - Mitch BennMitch Benn is a comedian and musician best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016. Mitch’s own Radio 4 show, Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music, ran for three series. Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s and became one of the most in-demand comedians on the UK comedy circuit. He is a weekly columnist for The New European newspaper and has written three Science Fiction novels - Terra, Terra's World and Terra's War. Mitch Benn is guest number 119 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stev...2021-08-2047 min
The FSF PopCastFunny Science Fiction LIVE ft. David Perlmutter and Mitch Benn5/31/21 Live Show
On Monday 5/31/21 at 7PM EST we will be joined by two outstanding authors - David Perlmutter and Mitch Benn! We look forward to talking with them about their books, whats gotten them into SciFi and playing some nerd games ... All this fun will be broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter as Funny Science Fiction Podcast ... You can also find it on Twitch as the_podcast_ guy! If you join on Facebook - be sure to allow Streamyard to share your identity, otherwise we only know you as the fabled monster of Facebook - "Facebook User" see...2021-06-011h 00
Don't Lets Chart - Comedy. History. Stupidity.Why Can't I Be You? - MorrisseyBen Baker has always been fascinated by the world of pop parodies - musical spoofs or pastiches of existing bands, singers and genres - from "Spitting Image" to "Horrible Histories". In this first edition he looks at three and a bit decades of ribbing directed at the Mancunian mouthpiece that is Steven Patrick Bulbous Overcoat Morrissey and The Smiths.
A misunderstood and unfortunately all too understood character that many have taken great delight in aping or paying tribute to, including Radio Active, Who Dares Wins, Frank Sidebottom, Mitch Benn, MJ Hibbett, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Mystery Science Th...2021-03-1929 min
The Bestseller ExperimentEp 308: Mitch Benn — Helvetica BreakdownMitch Benn is a comedian, songwriter, musician, actor and author of the Terra Trilogy, a science fiction adventure series that Neil Gaiman called “Wise, funny and human". Mitch takes us through the extraordinary story of how the first two books were published, how he overcame what could have been a disaster and completed, self-published and re-invented the trilogy. In this episode you will discover: Why it’s important to define what you’re writing as soon as possible Why you don’t need to write in chronological order How fonts can be your friends How publishers' acquisit...2021-03-151h 13
The Bestseller ExperimentEP308: Mitch Benn — Helvetica BreakdownMitch Benn is a comedian, songwriter, musician, actor and author of the Terra Trilogy, a science fiction adventure series that Neil Gaiman called “Wise, funny and human”. Mitch takes us through the extraordinary story of how the first two books were published, how he overcame what could have been a disaster and completed, self-published and […] The post EP308: Mitch Benn — Helvetica Breakdown appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.2021-03-151h 13
The Two MattsRishi Sunak's unofficial election campaign and Piers Morgan's futureMatt Kelly and Steve Anglesey are back to make sense of another week in politics. This week they're joined by journalist Tim Walker and comedian Mitch Benn to discuss Piers Morgan's future; London Tory mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's ill-judged tweet; and Rishi Sunak's bid for No 10. Produced by Adrian Zorzut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1258 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 30 - Mitch BennMitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016.Mitch has a large online following and his recent comedy songs, such as F*ck All and Moving to Scotland, have amassed more than a million views.Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s, before moving to London and becomi...2021-01-2957 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 30 - Mitch BennMitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016.Mitch has a large online following and his recent comedy songs, such as F*ck All and Moving to Scotland, have amassed more than a million views.Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s, bef...2021-01-2957 min
Smersh PodOUTLAND (PART TWO) with Mitch BennThis week we’ll be in deep space to stop a space drug ring, play some space golf, and confirm that while no one can hear you scream, they can certainly see your head exploding.Yes, it’s Outland. And joining me in the squash court that we have booked for high noon, is comedian, writer, musician and podcaster, Mitch Benn.*Recorded long before the death of Sean Connery. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod.
H...2020-12-291h 01The Bestseller ExperimentEP297: Deep Dive — Book Marketing Q&A with Leslie O'ConnorLeslie O’Connor has worked extensively in corporate marketing, and she put those skills to use when relaunching Mitch Benn’s Terra trilogy of books. Leslie tells us how she took Mitch’s books from an unfinished series to revamping it with an all-new look, what tools she used that were free and those that cost money, how […] The post EP297: Deep Dive — Book Marketing Q&A with Leslie O’Connor appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.2020-12-2804 min
Smersh PodOUTLAND (PART ONE) with Mitch BennThis week we'll be in deep space to stop a space drug ring, play some space golf, and confirm that while no one can hear you scream, they can certainly see your head exploding.Yes, it's Outland.And joining me in the squash court that we have booked for high noon, is comedian, writer, musician and podcaster, Mitch Benn.(recorded long before the death of Sean Connery) Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod.
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The Two MattsChristmas songs and festive snoggingIn a festive special Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the cancellation of Christmas, France's closure of its border and the man from the old swimming pool posters banning petting.They are joined by Mitch Benn to hear some of his alternative Christmas songs.Plus a thorough guide to avoiding Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-241h 16
Box of DelightsDoctor Who: Death of AdricJulia helps comedian Mitch Benn to revisit the trauma of that day in 1982 when his innocence was swiftly taken by the death of Doctor Who companion, Adric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-0117 min
The Two MattsUS poll perplexity, Mitch Benn and British-shaped dealsRichard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals.They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0656 min
Looks Unfamiliar069 - Mitch Benn - Thunderbird One Is Blue You WeirdoLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's hoping for another viral hit with his recollections of chocolate bar 54321, the Logan's Run television series, Matchbox Zoomy Balloonies, King Swamp, Action Man spinoff figures Atomic Man and Bullet Man, and the inexplicable craze for fifties nostalgia in the seventies. Along the way we'll be finding out where REM didn't get their name from...2020-10-201h 19
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastFanfare for the Common MenSimon (@Si_Hart) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) review the Big Finish story Fanfare for the Common Men to mark its release on vinyl.
You can find Simon's writing on the We Are Cult website here.
Big Finish have the first episode of Fanfare available for free on their SoundCloud here.
Mitch Benn's I'm Moving to Scotland can be found here. You can also find his EP of Doctor Who songs here.
2020-09-2541 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Marcus BrigstockeMitch is joined by his longtime friend Marcus Brigstocke to discuss good things to do, including disease reviews, vinyl immersion and finishing all of Netflix...Support the show2020-07-3128 min
It's Good, Except It Sucks019 - Captain America: Civil War With Mitch BennIt’s Good, Except It Sucks is a movie by movie – and television series by television series – hurtle through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hosted by Tim Worthington with a series of superpowered guests.This time it’s Captain America: Civil War from 2016, and joining Tim for a chat about Earth's Mightiest Heroes having a bit of a shoving match in an airport car park is comedian and musician Mitch Benn. What will they find to say about Scarlet Witch throwing a building at Donald Trump, the parts of the original Civil War comic that they couldn't do in a block...2020-07-1229 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Emma KennedyMitch is joined by his old pal Emma Kennedy to discuss things to do in confinement, including crazy royals, cat murderers and thinking impure thoughts about a certain late Prime Minister...Support the show2020-07-1129 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Frank Cottrell-BoyceMitch returns to his virtual bunker to discuss good things to do indoors with award winning children's author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, including discussions on gardening, detective movies and impenetrable regional accents...Support the show2020-06-1529 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Alice FraserMitch is joined from Australia by comedian, writer, and podcaster Alice Fraser for a discussion on good things to do under lockdown, including boning up on educational theory, jumping into cold swimming pools (if only) and reading two or three books a day...Support the show2020-06-0128 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?Alastair CampbellMitch is joined by former spin-surgeon supreme turned political commentator, mental health campaigner and football pundit Alastair Campbell, to discuss good things to do while locked down, including Albanian novels, self-inflicted haircuts, prize-winning trees and bagpipes...Support the show2020-05-2129 minWe Know A Song About That, Don't We?John FinnemoreMitch is joined by comedy genius and creator of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure John Finnemore, to discuss ways of staying sane during lockdown, including discussions on historical satire, 17th century plague diaries and why you are wrong about board games...Support the show2020-05-1429 min