Ben Simmons
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 12
- Latest publication
- Sep 23, 2026
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- Jul 25, 2026
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It’s Becoming a Hobbit (Ep433) (opens the original)
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This week It’s Hobbit Day, so Ben plays lots of music where the words ‘small’ and ‘little’ feature prominently. And expect Tiny Dancer at some point as well. Also, Scott Fish misunderstands medieval clothing, Ben shares facts about White Chocolate (It’s Not White), Elephants (their tusks are teeth) and Otters (they have the thickest fur of any animal). And there’s a more-involved-than-usual LOTR Intense Debate. Enjoy 433 It's Becoming a Hobbit — The Show That Goes Like This (Phoenix FM Podcast)
It Is Unusual (Ep430) (opens the original)
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It’s No Rhyme or Reason Day. So Ben celebrates by playing tracks with unusual words in the title. And does a load of other unusual things during this show. Like talking to Scott Fish about a brand new superhero. It’s not really roving, which is unusual, but it is ridiculous, which is more expected. Ben also unusually shares facts about Tofu, Headline and Candles. Bet you didn’t expect that! 430 That's Unusual — The Show That Goes Like This (Phoenix FM Podcast) Ben’s Podcast with Nick Murphy ‘We’
Ben’s Back – and his front! (Ep429) (opens the original)
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Ben went away for a holiday. Then he came back. And celebrated by playing loads of tracks with the word ‘Back’ in! How exciting! Also this week, Scott Fish tries to get a whole new wardrobe, Ben shares facts about parks, napping and bananas and there’s an Intense Debate about a new film. 429 Ben's Back — The Show That Goes Like This (Phoenix FM Podcast) Ben’s Podcast with Nick Murphy ‘We’ve Got No Idea What We’re Gonna Say’ – GO Ben’s Podcast with his Dad, Keith Simmons, ‘The Feelgood Factor’ –
Surprise Big Hits (Ep428) (opens the original)
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Is that how you would look if you were surprised that a song was a hit? If so, prepare to look like that a lot, while listening to this week’s show from Ben Simmons. A special show, peppered with songs that may be shocking that they were successful. Surprise Big Hits 428 — The Show That Goes Like This (Phoenix FM Podcast) Ben’s Podcast with Nick Murphy ‘We’ve Got No Idea What We’re Gonna Say’ – GO Ben’s Podcast with his Dad, Keith Simmons, ‘The Feelgood Factor’ – GO Ben’s Podcast with Martyn Hil
Life’s A Beach (Ep427) (opens the original)
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Get that sand-between-your-toes feeling this week as Ben plays music that reminds us all of beaches. Scott Fish takes a look at the amazing world of Astronomy as well. Ben shares facts about raspberries, sandwiches (is the BLT the best?) and anti frizz options. And there’s an Intense Debate about the Eclipse. Enjoy! Life's A Beach 427 — The Show That Goes Like This (Phoenix FM Podcast) Ben’s Podcast with Nick Murphy ‘We’ve Got No Idea What We’re Gonna Say’ – GO Ben’s Podcast with his Dad, Keith
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