
Strangers on a Bench
87 episodes — Page 2 of 2

EPISODE 37: Pain Softens Your Heart
E**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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd music: 'My Friend Robin' by Edward CrossStream it here: https://ffm.to/myfriendrobinListen 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 36: Why Was She Calling Me?
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Probably Nothing' by Luke Sital-SinghStream it here: https://ffm.to/probablynothingListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Sculptor' by TamzeneStream it here: https://ffm.to/sculptor-soabListen 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 34: Living on Borrowed Time
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'My Father Never Told Me He Loved Me' by Michael McGovernStream it here: https://ffm.to/myfathernevertoldmehelovedmeListen 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 33: Follow The Blood
E**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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Follow The Blood' by Georgia RuthStream it here: https://ffm.to/followthebloodListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited and mixed by Eloise WhitmoreTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'There Are Many Ways To Say I Love You' by Edgar HurleyStream it here: https://ffm.to/therearemanywaystosayiloveyouListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Where Goodbye Begins' by Flo PerlinStream it here: https://ffm.to/wheregoodbyebeginsListen 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 30: He Thinks He's Guru Nanak
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Coloured Glasses' by UwadeStream it here: https://ffm.to/colouredglassesListen 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 29: Mushrooms, Mothers, and Dark Hours
**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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Losing You' by FauziaStream it here: https://ffm.to/losingyou-soabListen 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 28: A Dancer's Mind
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'A Dancer's Mind' by BirdyStream it here: https://ffm.to/adancersmindListen 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 27: Lunch Break Loving
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 2 > 1 by Will Joseph CookStream here: https://ffm.to/2greaterthan1Listen 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 26: £5 Bread and Concussion
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: £5 Bread by Lily LyonsStream it here: https://ffm.to/fivepoundbreadListen 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 25: The Teacher Will Appear
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 RosenthalEdited & mixed by Eloise WhitmoreTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'The Teacher Will Appear' by Danny CasioStream it here : https://ffm.to/theteacherwillappearListen 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 24: A Clown for a Day
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Neighbors' by Genevieve StokesStream it here: https://ffm.to/neighborssoabListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : Another Home by afromermListen here : https://ffm.to/anotherhomeListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Flying The Nest' by Merrick WinterListen here : https://ffm.to/flyingthenestListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Powerful Things' by The Howl & The HumListen here : https://ffm.to/powerfulthingsListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'God I Love a Funeral' by Katie Gregson-MacLeodStream it here : https://ffm.to/godiloveafuneralListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Covid in Cambodia' by David Thomas BroughtonStream it here : https://ffm.to/covidincambodiaListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Snow in the city' by AbimaroStream it here : https://ffm.to/snowinthecityListen 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
**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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Between Times' by dodieStream it here : https://ffm.to/betweentimesListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Monsieur Flaneur' by Caroline ChanStream it here : https://ffm.to/monsieurflaneurListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Life Long Love' by Rachel SermanniStream it here : https://ffm.to/lifelongloveListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song by 'What About Me?' by Rae MorrisStream it here : https://ffm.to/whataboutmeeListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'The Poet' by Ezra GlattStream it here : https://ffm.to/thepoetListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Miles and Inches' by Billie MartenStream it here : https://ffm.to/milesandinchesListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song 'If I Had a Boat' by Chris BrainStream it here : https://ffm.to/ifihadaboatListen 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?
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Golden Now' by Will CooksonListen here : https://ffm.to/goldennowListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Nice to Meet You' by Tom OdellStream it here : https://ffm.to/nicetomeetyouListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Everything I Need' by Maddie AshmanListen to it here : https://ffm.to/everythingineedsongListen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WooleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Yellow Fedora' by Hohnen FordListen to it here : https://ffm.to/yellowfedoraListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'To Be Held' by AugustaListen to it here : https://ffm.to/tobeheldListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : Michael's Tree by Sammy CopleyListen to it here : https://ffm.to/michaelstreeListen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'By The Ocean Side' by November UltraListen here : https://ffm.to/bytheoceansideListen 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 3: I Threw My Phone in the Pond
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : You'll Never Be John Cleese by Alex BrenchleyListen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong3Listen 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
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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : Fruit Sculptures by Sophie MayListen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong2Listen 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
ETom 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy RailtonIncidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song 'Tryna Change' by Yvonne MKListen to it here : https://ffm.to/strangersonabench1Listen 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.