EPISODE 21
CHRIS HELME
Originally broadcast on 16th November 2023
For this conversation Ben was joined by Chris Helme. Chris is the frontman of John Squires’ post Stone Roses band The Seahorses and an acclaimed solo artist. His much anticipated forthcoming album is entitled “World of My Own”.
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EPISODE 22
RICK WITTER
Originally broadcast on 23rd December 2025
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EPISODE 23
LAURIE WRIGHT
Originally broadcast on 5th January 2024
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EPISODE 24
EDDIE WEBBER
Originally broadcast on 25th January 2024
This week on Talking to Mod Ben is joined by Eddie Webber who is an actor with some of his work including The Business, The Firm, The Fall of The Essex Boys, London Heist and A New Breed of Criminal to name a few. Eddie has a new book 'Hi-Diddle-dee-dee' which is out now!
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EPISODE 25
Róisín Barrett
Originally broadcast on 10th February 2024
On this episode of Talking to Mod Ben is joined by Róisín Barrett, bassist of the rabble-rousing The Mary Wallopers, a band that taps into the political power of folk, punk and hip-hop. Established just over six years ago by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their mate Seán McKenna in a shed at the back of their rented house in Dundalk.
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EPISODE 26
ROWETTA
Originally broadcast on 13th February 2024
This week on Talking to Mod Ben is joined by Rowetta a British singer, best known for her work with Happy Mondays. Recording and touring with the band from 1990 and recently reforming with the original line up, her 1989 track 'Reach Out' has been sampled by Steve Angello, Todd Terry and Black Eyed Peas.
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EPISODE 27
MATT BOWMAN
Originally broadcast on 7th March 2024
Matt, on X, describes himself as “I ain’t no square with my corkscrew hair. Diva, dancer and awkward eye contact maker in The Pigeon Detectives”. Formed in 2002 The Pigeon Detectives are Matt Bowman on lead vocals, Oliver Main and Ryan Wilson on guitars, Dave Best on bass and Jimmi Naylor on drums.
This episode is sponsored by Sam's Barber Shop, Belfast.
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EPISODE 28
DAVID PENN
Originally broadcast on 11th March 2024
In this episode Ben is joined by David Penn,a corporate magician from Northampton. David has been seen in the UK on four major TV series including The Sorcerer's Apprentice on BBC1, Freaky on Channel 4 and Astounding Celebrities on ITV1. David also reached the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent.
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EPISODE 39
SALLY MOLLOY
Originally broadcast on 17th March 2024
Episode 34 features Ben in conversation with Sally Molloy. In 2022 Sally became the World Northern Soul Dance champion at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Sally's dance career began at the age of 19. Now based in Poole, Dorset Sally continues to bring the spirit of Northern Soul to the South. Her dedication to spreading joy through it in person dance workshop brand Dance Like A Champ.
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EPISODE 30
TOM WARD
Originally broadcast on 29th March 2024
In this the landmark 30th episode of Talking to Mod, Ben chats with Tom Ward. Tom is an Australian actor, writer and stand up comedian. He has supported Ricky Gervais and Joe Lycette on tour and is about to go on his second national tour. His TV credits include Live at The Apollo, Roast Battle, QI and Stand Up Central.
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