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Strangers on a Bench

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 last 6 months walking the many parks of London, 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.

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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 6: Love, Death, and Parisians
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10/21/24 • 29 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : 'To Be Held' by Augusta

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/tobeheld



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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 7: The Disappearing Cyclist
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10/28/24 • 38 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Wooley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : 'Yellow Fedora' by Hohnen Ford

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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 1: A Fight

EPISODE 1: A Fight

Strangers on a Bench

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09/30/24 • 30 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a random stranger in a park in London and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song 'Tryna Change' by Yvonne MK

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/strangersonabench1


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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 8: Youngest of Six

EPISODE 8: Youngest of Six

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11/04/24 • 23 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : 'Everything I Need' by Maddie Ashman

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/everythingineedsong



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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 9: Deli Meets

EPISODE 9: Deli Meets

Strangers on a Bench

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11/11/24 • 27 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : 'Nice to Meet You' by Tom Odell

Stream it here : https://ffm.to/nicetomeetyou



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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 3: I Threw My Phone in the Pond
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09/30/24 • 19 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : You'll Never Be John Cleese by Alex Brenchley

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong3


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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 10: Shall We Roll Down the Hill?
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11/18/24 • 23 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : 'Golden Now' by Will Cookson

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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 2: Fruit Sculptures for Breakfast
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09/30/24 • 31 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger in a London park and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Producer by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : Fruit Sculptures by Sophie May

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/soabsong2


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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 5: Michael's Tree

EPISODE 5: Michael's Tree

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10/14/24 • 28 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : Michael's Tree by Sammy Copley

Listen to it here : https://ffm.to/michaelstree



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Strangers on a Bench - EPISODE 4: Making Miniatures by the Sea
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10/07/24 • 17 min

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.

This is what happened!


Produced by Tom Rosenthal

Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti

Mixed by Mike Woolley

Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton

Incidental music by Maddie Ashman


End song : By The Ocean Side by November Ultra


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FAQ

How many episodes does Strangers on a Bench have?

Strangers on a Bench currently has 10 episodes available.

What topics does Strangers on a Bench cover?

The podcast is about Conversation, Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Strangers on a Bench?

The episode title 'EPISODE 1: A Fight' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Strangers on a Bench?

The average episode length on Strangers on a Bench is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Strangers on a Bench released?

Episodes of Strangers on a Bench are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Strangers on a Bench?

The first episode of Strangers on a Bench was released on Sep 30, 2024.

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