Benjy’s Cafe Podcast

Mar 03 2025 43 ep. 40 mins 1

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I love life, I love showbiz, I love being sober. My weekly guest joins me in Benjy’s Cafe to discuss one, two or all of these things. A podcast to raise a smile and make life feel just a little bit happier.

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Gratitude, Resilience & Joy: Actor, Lucyelle Cliffe.

Mar 03 2025 38 mins

Hello! Had a good week? Hope so! Getting brighter isn't it?Joining Ben this week in Benjy's Cafe Podcast is the actor, the marvellous, Lucyelle Cliffe.Lucyelle shares her resilient path to the West End & the smash hit musicals, Wicked & Les Miserables. And her roles in the UK Tour of Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music & her delight in working with Monty Python&#

Finding my happy: Comedian, Richard Franks.

Feb 24 2025 41 mins

Hello! How are we all? A corking episode for you this week in Benjy's Cafe Podcast.Joining Ben is the comedian, actor & digital creator, the wonderful, Richard Franks.The man behind online comedy viral sensations Mum, Neville Grimace & Gen Z Shakespeare shares his rise to success & 1.6 million online followers.Ben & Richard delve into the role of therapy in personal

Calm, Camaraderie & Cricket: Sports broadcaster, Graham Woodward.

Feb 17 2025 43 mins

Hello! It's episode 4 of series 2 already, blimey. Thanks for popping in.Joining Ben on Benjy's Cafe Podcast this week, is the sports broadcaster & Voice of England Cricket, the wonderful Graham Woodward.This episode has more take-aways than Deliveroo & is a brilliant insight into the world of sports broadcasting for budding presenters & fans alike.Graham shares

Go slowly, appreciate the moment: Director, Tim English.

Feb 10 2025 37 mins

Hello, everyone! And welcome to episode 3 of Benjy's Cafe Podcast.This week, Ben is sharing a coffee with the theatre director, Tim English.Tim is one of the leading directors for Royal Caribbean Productions & was resident director for Disney's Aladdin at The Prince Edward Theatre, London & the UK & International Tour of The Lion King.His acting credits include

Music, Happiness & Alcohol Free: DJ Christian Carlisle.

Feb 03 2025 45 mins

Hello! Welcome to series 2 , episode 2, let's do it! Joining Ben for a musical flat white in this week's Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is the DJ, BBC Music Introducing's Christian Carlisle. Christian is human Berocca. And 5 & a half years sober, wow. In this episode, Christian shares his joy of living alcohol free, the realisation that led him to quit drinking & the challenges &

Joy in life without alcohol: Actor & comedian, John Thomson.

Jan 27 2025 47 mins

Hello & welcome back! Kicking off Series 2 of Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is a coffee with the star of The Fast Show & Cold Feet, actor & comedian, the brilliant, John Thomson. This opening episode celebrates John's amazing 18 year sobriety, delving into the complexities of sobriety & its joy. Plus, the shift of landscape in British drinking culture. John shares how the j

Kindness, love & laughs: Christmas cheer with actor, Leon Craig.

Dec 23 2024 40 mins

Fancy a mince pie? Benjy's Cafe is back open for the 2nd Christmas Bonus episode of Benjy's Cafe Podcast. Joining Ben & bringing all the Christmas cheer, is the actor, Leon Craig. One of the UK's most loved Pantomime Dames, Leon is currently wowing audiences as Polly La Plonk in Beauty & The Beast at the Grand Opera House, York. Ben & Leon discuss the magic of performin

A smile a day: A mince pie with actor, Jamie Riding.

Dec 09 2024 39 mins

Merry Christmas! In this bonus Festive episode of Benjy's Cafe Podcast, Ben is joined by the actor & Pantomime Dame, Jamie Riding. In this uplifting chat, Jamie discusses the impact of living with Asperger's Syndrome & his pride in inspiring others with Asperger's. He shares his story from being terrified of theatre to becoming one of the UK's leading Pantomime Dames. Ben &

Finding balance: Life, Acting & Photography, with Bill Ward.

Nov 18 2024 41 mins

In the final episode of Series 1, Ben is joined in Benjy's Cafe Podcast by the award-winning actor & photographer, Bill Ward. Bill discusses his extensive theatre & television career, including playing Charlie Stubbs in ITV's Coronation St & how he finds balance, so important for mental health, away from the stage through photography. Bill's reflects on his recent play,

Happiness after addiction: A coffee with actor, Robert Hands.

Nov 11 2024 38 mins

In Benjy's Café Podcast this week, Ben is joined by the Olivier Award-nominated actor, Robert Hands. In this episode, Robert chats about his extensive acting career, including his roles in Come From Away & Spamalot, his journey to sobriety & the importance of mental health & fitness in his life. Robert bravely shares with Ben his battle with addiction, how he was drawn