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Smersh Pod BLADE RUNNER with Mitch BennThis week we’ll be going back to the distant future of 2017 in order to find out who gives the best skin jobs, and just who has eyes for a Batty boy. Yes, it’s Blade RunnerAnd joining me to have nightmares of electric sheep is Mitch Benn.You can find Mitch's work here: https://www.mitchbenn.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026-02-092h 00

Comic Cuts - The Panel Show Scott Agnew & Mitch BennLet us know what you think of the showComedians Scott Agnew and Mitch Benn bring in panels from a British classic and something rare and obscure.See the images from the episode here (they're also in the podcast artwork).Video version of the episode can be seen here.Every episode, the guests reveal a panel from a comic, we try and guess where it's from, then we chat about it. Half an hour later hopefully we've learned something, or just shown off and had fun along the way....

2026-01-1147 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 40 31.12.25Send us a textWe're stuck in the Festive Taint, so here are a few songs to help you deal with your perineal bewilderment...Support the show

2025-12-3115 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 39 (Christmas!) 24.12.25Send us a textIt's Chriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistmaaaaaaaaaaaaaas... 'Tis the season for the middle order collapse. smuggling dead relatives onto planes and forcing yourself to eat small green vegetables for some unknown reason...Support the show

2025-12-2414 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 38 19.12.25Send us a textBad times in Hollywood, the vaccine WAS bloody safe, so ner, fractious boxing weigh-ins and aging Royals tilting at windmills...Support the show

2025-12-2027 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 37 14.12.25Send us a textAwkward Christmas traditions, invasive legislation, our would-be fascist overlords and the importance of giving them the finger...Support the show

2025-12-1428 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 36 8.12.25Send us a textWhat the Dickens? Politics for sale (again), ABBA doing Elvis and the return of the biggest tongue on television...Support the show

2025-12-0822 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 35 30.11.25Send us a textThe return of David Cameron, K-Pop robots, Spies, Refugees and a proposed Independent Scotland anthem...Support the show

2025-11-3029 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 34 21.11.25Send us a textBeatly budget day, the snow is falling, the COVID enquiry points yet more fingers and farewell to a bass legend...Support the show

2025-11-2219 min

Looks Unfamiliar 132 - Mitch Benn - Argos Blade RunnerLooks 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 tuning in that mysterious extra button on his television in search of any trace of Channel 4's pre-launch promotional trailers, Imagination by Belouis Some, Space Sentinels, Simon Dutton's turn as The Saint, How To Be A Complete Bastard by Adrian Edmondson and The Six Million Dollar Man's toy adversary Maskatron. Along the way we'll be...

2025-11-191h 21 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 33 14.11.25Send us a text(apologies for lateness...)England v France, England v Australia, Welsh Mammoths and Trump is coming for the Beeb...Support the show

2025-11-1622 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 32 7.11.25Send us a textSir Keir damns Lammy with the faintest of praise, the COVID enquiry coughs on and some thoughts on raising revenue...Support the show

2025-11-0716 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 31 31.10.25Send us a textIt's Halloween! And things are kind of freaky! Just like they've always been! Which is kind of the point! WooooooOOOOO!Support the show

2025-10-3114 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 30 24.10.25Send a textThe return of our least favourite Prime Minister and our most omnipresent ginger megastar, plus: is it finally okay to speak the truth about Brexit?Support the show

2025-10-2424 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 29 17.10.25Send us a textThe return of everyone's favourite flat-packing Vikings, the Germans are coming and the Bard made less Hard...Support the show

2025-10-1723 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 28 9.10.25Send us a textFlying shoes, vanishing phones, indefatigable spergs and crumbling French governments... Support the show

2025-10-0925 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 27 3.10.25Send us a textAn old acquaintance goes to the Dark Side, Nigel starts believing his own PR, various big shots make a shot at renewed relevance...Support the show

2025-10-0330 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 26 25.9.25Send us a textMiserable national anthems, The Unquiet Elvis, rank hypocrisy over immigration and JK meets Morrissey underneath the bus (or stairs)...Support the show

2025-09-2525 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 25 17.9.25Send us a textBack from Oz, the lost art of holding two ideas in your head at the same time, fascists out of their depth and the best sci-fi horror musical you'll never see...Support the show

2025-09-1721 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 24 11.9.25Send us a textYet more Tory zombies shuffling over to Reform, remembering the News Of The World (urgh) and general anger and frustration...Support the show

2025-09-1117 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 23 3.9.25Send us a textFamiliar store names, misbehaving in middle age, hiding in your phone and those charming flag painting scamps...Support the show

2025-09-0323 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 22 28.8.25Send us a textLocals vs Tourists, England vs Scotland, the CIA vs harmless old folkies and The Thin White Duke vs. The End Of The Universe...How's YOUR week been?Support the show

2025-08-2830 min $Tony Slattery\'s Rambling Club$

Tony Slattery's Rambling Club Edinburgh Live! "Ornate Filthy Concepts" - Mike McShane & Mitch BennWould you believe it, we hitched the Rambling Club shed to the back of Tony's old Jalopy and, for one night only, found ourselves live at the Edinburgh Fringe!Along the way we're not only joined by our audience but by two guest presidents, Mitch Benn and Mike McShane so come and join us as they lead us on two rambles chosen entirely at random by our audience in Assembly Studio 3, Edinburgh!As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is on hand to keep a hand on the tiller of the good...

2025-08-2229 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 21 19.8.25Send us a textNot mentioning the war(s), good and evil little Toms, and where are the guys with the guns?Support the show

2025-08-1921 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 20 12.8.25Send us a textStill north of the border, tourism woes, SCOTUS fears and one War of the Worlds remake too many...Support the show

2025-08-1226 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 19 4.8.25Send us a textStormy weather, dehumanisation and AI ladies for sale... just one more week on Planet Normal...Support the show

2025-08-0623 min

Happy Trails Podcast Benn and Mitch Chat Elephant Trail, UTMB and MoreIn this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Benn Mitch discuss their experiences at the Elephant Trail Race, highlighting the challenges of the course, the importance of nutrition, and the role of community support. They reflect on their post-race recovery, training insights, and the logistics of race day, providing valuable tips for fellow ultra runners. Benn touches on his training plans for MOAB 240, and the excitement surrounding the UTMB. They delve into the mental challenges faced by runners, particularly in high-stakes races, and explore the importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles. The conversation emphasizes the significance o...

2025-07-311h 09 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 18 29.7.25Send us a textSaluting fallen heroes, the perils of cheapo airlines and it's Fringe time again...Support the show

2025-07-2936 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 17 22.7.25Send us a textReleasing the files, enfranchising the kids, rendering maleness obsolete and watching out for the Adulterytron 9000 - with hilarious consequences...Support the show

2025-07-2224 min

Happy Trails Podcast Benn and Mitch - Road to Moab update, Elephant Trail Race, Hardrock and the Grumpy Trail RunnerIn this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Mitch and Benny discuss the recent Hard Rock 100 race, training strategies for upcoming events like Moab, and the importance of specific race preparation. Benny gives some insight on the upcoming Elephant Trail Race this weekend and both Benny and Mitch set some goal times for the race. They dive into the challenges of ultra running, including the mental and physical stresses involved, and share personal insights on their training regimens. Finally we get our first taste of the Grumpy Trail runner. Enjoy! Rem...

2025-07-161h 02 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 16 15.7.25Send us a textTennis, reality TV, non-tragic deaths and relentless bleakness. Yay! Comedy!Support the show

2025-07-1527 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 15 7.7.25Send us a textThe return of you-know-who, Elvis the newsreader, Facebook blackouts and many, many more...Support the show

2025-07-0730 min

Happy Trails Podcast Benn/Mitch Picking the Coach's BrainIn this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Ben and Mitch discuss their recent training updates and the exciting recap of the Western States race. They delve into nutrition and fuelling strategies for endurance athletes, the importance of heat training protocols, and the introduction of the sexy new addition of the elevation mask for altitude training. We hope you enjoy the show! links: - Follow and like the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happy-trails-podcast/id1816856770Remember, it doesn’t matter if you are at the fron...

2025-07-0255 min

Bon Mot Podcast Bon Mot Podcast with Mitch BennThis week I am talking to Mitch Benn (& Dr. Cathy Gardner) about evil Simons, having the same work ethic as Taylor Swift and the joy in others succeeding.*You can find out lots more about him on his website.*Book tickets to see his show at Edinburgh Fringe: The Lehrer Effect.*Subscribe to his podcast We Know A Song About That, Don't We.*Find out about all of his music on BandCamp.*Watch more of his work via YouTube.

2025-07-022h 07 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 14 1.7.25Send a textIll-advised self-pleasuring techniques, the search for a new kind of maleness, lingering austerity, the peace gravy train and UP THE IRONS...Support the show

2025-07-0130 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 13 23.6.25Send a textSelf driving cars, possibly fictitious missiles, the pay gap is still a thing and Brexit is still a stupid idea...Support the show

2025-06-2326 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 12 16.6.25Send us a textFarewell to a true pop genius, protesting priorities, legalised lawbreaking and blood transfusion confusion. It's all going on (and it's all gone on before)...Support the show

2025-06-1623 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 11 9.6.25Send us a textTrump ruining Elon's buzz (and everyone else's), dead cat, stolen phones, and the return of my arch-nemesis turned collaborator...Trump ruining Elon's buzz (and everyone else's), dead cat, stolen phones, and the return of my arch-nemesis turned collaborator...Support the show

2025-06-0931 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 10 - 3.6.25Send us a textDirty water, rotten journalists and poisonous soup. Fun fun fun...Support the show

2025-06-0332 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 9 - 27.5.25Send us a textHeroic Hamsters, undead rock stars, Australian "sports" and yet more Boris babies.Support the show

2025-05-2826 min $Tony Slattery\'s Rambling Club$

Tony Slattery's Rambling Club Mitch Benn- "It's Never A Good Idea!"Who’s that lurking outside the shed? Why it’s none other than Mitch Benn, joining us to ramble through two special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As always, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is on hand to keep an eye on the ripple of rubbish! First stop is destination number 216. Here’s a strange one: No Longer Used- Formerly Evil! Excellent. Confusing and terrifying all in one. Stand by for tales of gigs and a rather large amount of Columbian marching powder! The...

2025-05-231h 14 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 8 19.5.25Send us a textGrenades in school, Eurovision controversy, ostentatious proposals... just another week on Planet StupidSupport the show

2025-05-1933 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 7 12.5.25Send us a textThere'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 show

2025-05-1223 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 6 5.5.25Send us a textFarage is unflushable a turd as ever, it's been surprisingly warm and people are paying rather too much attention to University Challenge...Support the show

2025-05-0528 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 5 28.4.25Send us a textSo 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 show

2025-04-2830 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 4 21.4.25Send us a textThis episode: It's Easter (again), the Pope is gone, local elections are back and heavy metal bands are exploring interesting promotional avenues...Support the show

2025-04-2129 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 3 14.4.25Send us a textCheck 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 show

2025-04-1430 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 2 7.4.25Send us a textNB - 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 t...

2025-04-0731 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Episode 1 1.4.25Send us a textA 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 show

2025-04-0129 min

Looks Unfamiliar 123 - 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 Mic Mitch 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 Mitch Benn on Patreon Mitch's On the Mic Profile: HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

2024-11-1235 min

Trash Talk... with Count Binface ANOTHER 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 & Entertainment Mitch 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 UNFAMILIAR - Podnose - An independent entertainment podcasting network 109 - 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...

2023-10-3000 min

Looks Unfamiliar 109 - 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 Podcast Divine 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. Enjoying the show? Oi, could you do me a favour… Either join Patreon or Share Me With A Friend (/enemy) With Patreon… it’s a site that deducts £3 a month (price of a coffee) from you, to support the show. I’m having a lot of fun making this shit but it does cost money to host and time...

2023-05-281h 03

The Two Matts The 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

Looks Unfamiliar 098 - 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 Matts Mitch 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 Opens 015. Mitch Benn - Satirical SongwriterEmma talks to satirical songwriter Mitch Benn. Follow Mitch here: mitchbenn Mitch Benn Mitch Benn Patreon Confined to Barracks Christmas Whether You Like It Or Not 2021, by Mitch Benn Get in touch with host Emma Clarke: podcasts@emmaclarke.com To leave us a voice message click 'Message' on this link Before the Bar Opens • A podcast on Anchor Get in touch on Instagram: @emmabclarke Get in touch on Twitter: @emmabclarke Get the newsletter by signing up her...

2022-03-0831 min

I am the EggPod The 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 Unfamiliar 083 - 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 Capsule Ep. 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 PopCast Funny 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

Immerse Yourself In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Terra by Mitch BennPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/101910to listen full audiobooks. Title: Terra Series: The Terra Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Mitch Benn Narrator: Mitch Benn Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Release date: 05-18-21 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: Abducted from Earth as a baby by a well-meaning alien, Terra has grown up far across the galaxy on planet Fnrr. Terra has always known she was different. Her skin isn’t grey. Her eyes are a weird blue color. She has... ears. And now, Terra is starting high school. A daunting prospect, even without being the on...

2021-05-186h 37

The Bestseller Experiment Ep 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' acquisitions process have...

2021-03-151h 13

The Bestseller Experiment EP308: 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

If Comedians Ruled The World with President Obonjo Episode 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

Smersh Pod OUTLAND (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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-12-291h 01

Smersh Pod OUTLAND (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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-12-2848 min

The Two Matts US 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 Unfamiliar 069 - 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 $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Marcus BrigstockeSend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-07-3128 min $It\'s Good, Except It Sucks$

It's Good, Except It Sucks 019 - 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 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Emma KennedySend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-07-1129 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Frank Cottrell-BoyceSend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-06-1529 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Alice FraserSend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-06-0128 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Alastair CampbellSend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-05-2129 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?John FinnemoreSend us a textMitch 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 show

2020-05-1429 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Liz MylesSend us a textMitch is joined by writer and podcaster Liz Myles to discuss fun and helpful ways to spend lockdown time, including digressions on gun-wielding Bennett sisters, radio sitcoms and Doctor Who. Lots and lots of Doctor Who...Support the show

2020-05-0530 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Mark WatsonSend us a textMitch is joined by the multi-award winning comedian and writer Mark Watson to discuss things to do while stuck at home, including digressions on trees, friendship, brand names and time travelling Germans...Support the show

2020-04-2228 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Sooz KempnerSend us a textMitch is joined by comedian, singer and the legendary "Ayia Napa Xtina" Sooz Kempner for some recommendations on fun things to so under house arrest, including discussions on totalitarian regimes, serial killers and... horror of horrors... EXERCISE.Support the show

2020-04-1628 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Amna SaleemSend us a textMitch is joined by writer and broadcaster Amna Saleem for some suggestions on how to keep in together under siege, including discussions on family, comedy, feminism... and wedding-day dance-offs...Support the show

2020-04-0930 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Tim WorthingtonSend us a textMitch is joined by podcaster, writer and pop culture expert Tim Worthington (host of Looks Unfamiliar and It's Good Except It Sucks) for half an hour of psychedelia, comic book heroines, satirical cartoons and... Lego.Support the show

2020-04-0430 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Juliette BurtonSend us a textMitch is joined by award-winning comedian, writer and mental health campaigner Juliette Burton, for a packed half hour of recommendations, anecdotes, uplifting ideas and ... muppets.Support the show

2020-03-3131 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Samira AhmedSend us a textMitch Benn is joined by award-winning broadcaster, writer, sci-fi fan and fellow Celebrity Mastermind winner Samira Ahmed, for a packed half hour of fantastic recommendations.Support the show

2020-03-2530 min $We Know A Song About That, Don\'t We?$

We Know A Song About That, Don't We?Introduction with Mitch BennSend us a textMitch Benn introduces his brand new podcast and gives his own recommendations on things to read, watch, listen to and do whilst Confined to Barracks.Support the show

2020-03-2315 min

Looks Unfamiliar 049 - Mitch Benn - The Marvel And DC Of Ice CreamLooks 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 comedian, musician, actor, journalist, sci-fi author and pretty much everything else besides Mitch Benn, who's trying to make out the images in a fuzzy black and white tenth generation copy of spooky Children's ITV comedy drama Nobody's House, Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 by The Police, Denys Fisher Toys' Cyborg and Muton, BBC2 rock opera Orion, Two Stage Self-Assembly...

2019-10-031h 12

The Z List Dead List What are you like with Mitch BennWilhelm Reich was an esteemed psychoanalyst who studied with Freud in the 1920s. So why was he deliberately written out of history? Mitch Benn explains! For any questions suggestions and feedback get in touch via Wilhelm Reich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Reich Mitch Benn is a satirist, comedian, musician, podcaster, science fiction author... everything! He is up in Edinburgh this summer with his new show Doing It On Purpose at the Fringe; Also his Patreon page is here: Iszi Lawrence is a comedian and podcaster and contributor to BBC's Making History and presenter of The British Museum Membercast...

2018-06-1322 min

Oh God, What Now?23: The One With Mitch BennThis week MITCH BENN – comedian, musician and treacherous mind-controlled slave of Brussels – joins us in the Brexit Bus as it screams towards the brick wall of No Deal. And he’s quite optimistic. “What there is to be won here,” he tells us, “we on the Remain side are winning.”Plus: Why Theresa May is telling the EU one thing about Brexit and the UK another. Alan Partridge vs Malcolm Tucker in The Big Issue. And it turns out Britain really did vote itself poorer. As Mitch so picturesquely puts it…“I no more want a successful Brexit...

2017-10-2053 min

Grouchy Club Podcast - Kate Copstick & John Fleming BBC diversity dangers - Tim Renkow, Mitch Benn & blood demons - Grouchy Club Podcast 83Tim Renkow’s new BBC TV sitcom A Brief History of Tim - comedy critic Kate Copstick pitches herself for a role...With Mitch Benn and Jon Holmes sacked from "The Now Show", a plea for more comedy and less PC on BBC Radio.Plus Copstick spurns the live Grouchy Club in London for a mercy dash to Kenya on the rumour of “a demon drinking blood”. And how she became the voice of British Railways.Copstick's quotes of the week: “I don’t think diversity for diversity’s sake is ever a good idea - certa...

2016-10-0828 min $The Comedian\'s Comedian Podcast$

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast 121 - Mitch Benn (Live)With a staggering sixteen year back-catalogue of weekly topical songs under his belt, musical comedian Mitch Benn is a firm fixture of "The Now Show" on Radio 4. We talk about circuit snobbery regarding "the cheating stick", the joy of creating music as well as comedy, and the perils of being so good at what you do that people have a hard time imagining you as anything else...Support the podcast by donating via Paypal at www.comedianscomedian.comMock The Week, Daniel Kitson, Festival, Radio 4, Eddie Izzard, Alternative Comedy Experience, Charlie Brooker, Ross Noble, Mark Thomas, Edinburgh, Fringe, Parody, Comedy Music...

2015-05-221h 07

Nine Days of Godless Christmas Nine Days of Godless Christmas Day 9: Mitch Benn on the true meaning of ChristmasMusician and comedian Mitch Benn explains the true meaning of Christmas. Taken from the 20-track CD recording of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People 2010, available for £12 from Gofasterstripe.com

2012-12-1804 min

RationalistUK Nine Days of Godless Christmas Day 9: Mitch Benn on the true meaning of ChristmasMusician and comedian Mitch Benn explains the true meaning of Christmas. Taken from the 20-track CD recording of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People 2010, available for £12 from Gofasterstripe.com

2012-12-1804 min