Strangers on a Bench

EPISODE 62: I Wish That Was My Last Kiss

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Fifty Dollars' by&nbsp;Sunflower Thieves</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/fiftydollars</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>

EPISODE 61: Seven Paramedics

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Go Bollocks' by&nbsp;Paul Haworth</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/gobollocks</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>

EPISODE 60: That's What She Said

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Life!' by&nbsp;Vilray</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/life-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>

EPISODE 59: The Back of His Neck

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'The Back of His Neck' by&nbsp;Anna B Savage</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/thebackofhisneck</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>

EPISODE 58: Gratitude, Painted Nails, and The Irish Lottery

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Reasons to Smile' by&nbsp;Rhys Lewis</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/reasonstosmile</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>

EPISODE 57: Cubed Watermelon

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Just One Day' by Lydia Luce</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/justoneday</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>

EPISODE 56: Rebellion and The River

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Not The Place' by Laura Reznek</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/nottheplace-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>

EPISODE 55: It's Like I've Met You Before

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'The Girl I Was' by Yasmin Hass</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/thegirliwas</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>

EPISODE 54: We'll Be Holding Each Other's Hands

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Send In The Harpist' by Fairhazel</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/sendintheharpist</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>

EPISODE 53: A Very Different Place

<p>*Content warning : this episode contains references to suicide and self-harm.</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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Thunder and Lightning' by Clara Mann&nbsp;</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/thunderandlightning</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>

EPISODE 52: People Were Scared of Us

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song:&nbsp;'A New Chapter' by Niamh Regan</p><p>Stream it here:&nbsp;https://ffm.to/anewchapter-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>

EPISODE 51: A Song For My Daughter

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'10/10' by 'Cinnabar Wood' </p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;</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>

EPISODE 50: The Best Man There Ever Was

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song:&nbsp;'Thursday' by Daudi Matsiko</p><p>Stream it here:&nbsp;https://ffm.to/thursday-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>

EPISODE 49: I Go To Extremes

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Unconditional' by Martin Luke-Brown</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/unconditional-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>

EPISODE 48: Outliers, Hugs, and Biscuit Thrusters

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Share The Weight' by Fran Lusty</p><p>Stream it here:&nbsp;https://ffm.to/sharetheweight</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>

EPISODE 47: The Time I've Got Left

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'There We Go' by Tom Rosenthal&nbsp;</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/therewego-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>

EPISODE 46: Looking for the Dangling Carrot

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'I Still Love Him Dearly' by Alice Faye</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/istilllovehimdearly</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>

EPISODE 45: The Air Is My Ocean

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Kites' by Dirty Nice</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/kites-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>

EPISODE 44: A Second Life

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Roots' by Rosie Miles</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/soab-roots</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>

EPISODE 43: The Definition of a Mystery

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song:&nbsp;'Certain Uncertainty' by Richard Walters</p><p>Stream it here:&nbsp;https://ffm.to/uncertaincertainty</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>

EPISODE 42: If Only You Knew

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'For a Mother' by Natalie Wildgoose</p><p>Stream it here :&nbsp;https://ffm.to/foramother</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><p><br></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>

EPISODE 41: A Common Humanity

<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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song :&nbsp;'Read it Back Aloud' by Roo Panes</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/readitbackaloud</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>

EPISODE 40: A Seal Called Noon

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'A Seal Called Noon' by Alice Boyd</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/asealcallednoon</p><br><p>Listen to all 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>

EPISODE 39: The Runaway

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song : 'Disappear' by Lisa Hannigan</p><p>Stream it here : https://ffm.to/disappear-soab</p><br><p>Listen to all 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>

EPISODE 38: Casinos, Cheating, and Chamomile

<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!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Produced by Tom Rosenthal</p><p>Edited and mixed by Eloise Whitmore</p><p>Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Might Go Outside' by Seb Lowe</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/mightgooutside</p><br><p>Listen to all 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>

EPISODE 37: Pain Softens Your Heart

<p>**Content warning : contains description of violent abuse**</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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End music: 'My Friend Robin' by Edward Cross</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/myfriendrobin</p><br><p>Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><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>

EPISODE 36: Why Was She Calling Me?

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Probably Nothing' by Luke Sital-Singh</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/probablynothing</p><br><p>Listen to all 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>

EPISODE 35: Vulnerability Is a Bridge

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Sculptor' by Tamzene</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/sculptor-soab</p><br><p>Listen to all 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">@stangeronabench</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>

EPISODE 34: Living on Borrowed Time

<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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'My Father Never Told Me He Loved Me' by Michael McGovern</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/myfathernevertoldmehelovedme</p><br><p>Listen to all end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist :</p><p>https://ffm.to/soabendsongs</p><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>

EPISODE 33: Follow The Blood

<p>**Content warning : Injury detail**</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!&nbsp;</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 &amp; Lucy Railton&nbsp;</p><p>Incidental music by Maddie Ashman</p><br><p>End song: 'Follow The Blood' by Georgia Ruth</p><p>Stream it here: https://ffm.to/followtheblood</p><br><p>Listen to all 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>