Documentary
Strangers on a Bench
Tom Rosenthal
Have you ever walked past a mysterious stranger on a park bench and wondered about their lives? Tom Rosenthal (singer-songwriter by trade) has spent the past year walking through various parks across the UK and Ireland, approaching random bench-dwellers and asking if he can sit next to them and record their conversation. Every stranger remains anonymous, neither name or place of work is ever revealed (even to Tom himself), leading to greater openness, intimacy, and surprising revelations from the participants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Open in Clue Episodes to Learn English 92
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EPISODE 92: Stand By Me
Jun 15, 2026 53 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'You Come Around' by Calÿpso</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/youcomearoundsoab</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 91: Lads, Crying, and David Attenborough
Jun 8, 2026 1h 7m<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Tynemouthing' by Jes Lowe</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/tynemouthing</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 90: So Glad I Didn't Hide Away
Jun 1, 2026 1h 3m<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Pyrrhula pyrrhula' by Him Gone Ape</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/pyrrhulapyrrhula</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 89: I Am What I Am
May 25, 2026 45 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : ''I Am What I Am' by Hetta Falzon</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/iamwhatiam-soab</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 88: Feels Like We're Untouchable
May 18, 2026 55 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'To Cairns and Back' by Juni Habel</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/tocairnsandback</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 87: Charge It To The Game
May 11, 2026 1h 4m<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Mother Knows Best' by Peter Deaves</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/motherknowsbest</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 86: Talking To Gina
May 4, 2026 47 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Never Stop Talking' by Genevieve Dawson</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/neverstoptalking</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 85: Where All The Trouble Lies
Apr 27, 2026 1h 6m<p>*Content warning : contains one graphic description of violence*. Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'The Night Before Your Wedding Night' by Matt Maltese</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/thenightbeforeyourweddingnight</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 84: Called To The Fanny
Apr 20, 2026 55 min<p>*Content warning - suicide*. Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Ella's Still Alive!' by Lizzy and The Palm</p><p>Stream it here : </p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 83: Maybe You Already Have It All
Apr 13, 2026 48 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Thoughts While Swimming' by Theresa Lola feat John Roseboro</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/thoughtswhileswimming</p><br><p>Theresa Lola Website : https://www.theresalola.com/</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 82: The Only Mussel Road in Cornwall
Apr 6, 2026 1h 4m<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Mussel Shell Road' by Toby & Jen Kessell</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/musselshellroad</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist:</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 81: Down For Life
Mar 30, 2026 56 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'River Talk' by Adam Melchor</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/rivertalk</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 80: Pépito
Mar 23, 2026 59 min<p>**Content Warning - abuse and sexual assault**. Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'A Light' by Núria Graham</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/alight</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 79: Cormorants and Lewis Hamilton
Mar 16, 2026 44 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'World's Best Kiss' by Toby Sebastian</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/worldsbestkiss</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 78: We Forget How To Play
Mar 9, 2026 38 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'As You Turn Another Page' by Morgan Harper-Jones</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/asyouturnanotherpage</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 77: I See Dead People
Mar 2, 2026 57 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Spirit Comes to the Homewares Store' by Benny Profound</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/spiritcomestothehomewaresstore</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 76: Success, Sex, and The Cause
Feb 23, 2026 39 min<p><br></p><p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'paint dry' by Olive Klug</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/paintdry</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 75: Donna
Feb 16, 2026 41 min<p><br></p><p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Donna' by Father of Fred</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/donna-soab</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 74: Tuesday is Green
Feb 9, 2026 56 min<p><br></p><p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Running into Colour' by Lemoncello</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/runningintocolour</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 73: Shut The F*** Up and Enjoy Your Life
Feb 2, 2026 1h 3m<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : '..and enjoy your life!' by Jay Verma</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/andenjoyyourlife</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 72: Just Ask The Trees
Jan 26, 2026 46 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'When We Land On This Earth' by Ella Tobin</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/wherewelandonthisearth</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 71: All Plumbers Are Philosophers
Jan 19, 2026 45 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Pull The String' by Luke Hart</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/pullthestring</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 70: When You Realise Who You Are
Jan 12, 2026 57 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Out of My Depth' by Aqualung</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/outofmydepth</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 69: I've Never Felt This Way Before
Jan 5, 2026 40 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'I'm Certain of It' by Rosie H Sullivan & Riley Pearce</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/imcertainofit</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 68: I Hate This House
Dec 29, 2025 55 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'I Hate This House' by Jas Ratchford</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/ihatethishouse</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 67: What We Do To Survive
Dec 22, 2025 50 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Better Slow Down' by Tré Burt</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/betterslowdown</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 66: Truth Puddle
Dec 15, 2025 51 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Looking At The Storm' by Elanor Moss</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/lookingatthestorm</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 65: The Thirty-Seven Club
Dec 8, 2025 36 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Benchwork' by The Pain</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/benchworksoab</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 64: A Letter To My Mum
Dec 1, 2025 50 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Be Sure To Write' by Marie Dresselhuis</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/besuretowrite</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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EPISODE 63: All You Need Is One Good Night
Nov 24, 2025 43 min<p>Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.</p><p>This is what happened! </p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti</p><p>Mixed by Mike Woolley</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton </p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'The Weight of Easy Things' by Joel Duntin</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/theweightofeasythings</p><br><p>Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><br><p>————————————————————————————</p><br><p>Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/strangersonabench/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @strangersonabench</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
