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Strangers on a Bench

Strangers on a Bench

Tom Rosenthal 90 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Tom Rosenthal, a singer-songwriter, walks through parks across the UK and Ireland, approaching strangers on benches to record anonymous conversations. Each episode reveals intimate and surprising stories from people who remain unidentified, fostering openness and connection.

Episodes

EPISODE 91: Lads, Crying, and David Attenborough Jun 8, 2026 1:06:51 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Tynemouthing' by Jes LoweStream it here : https://ffm.to/tynemo
EPISODE 90: So Glad I Didn't Hide Away Jun 1, 2026 1:02:43 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Pyrrhula pyrrhula' by Him Gone ApeStream it here : https://ffm.to/py
EPISODE 89: I Am What I Am May 25, 2026 44:51 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : ''I Am What I Am' by Hetta FalzonStream it here : https://ffm.to
EPISODE 88: Feels Like We're Untouchable May 18, 2026 54:49 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'To Cairns and Back' by Juni HabelStream it here : https://ffm.t
EPISODE 87: Charge It To The Game May 11, 2026 1:04:16 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Mother Knows Best' by Peter DeavesStream it here : https://ffm.
EPISODE 86: Talking To Gina May 4, 2026 46:49 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Never Stop Talking' by Genevieve DawsonStream it here : https:/
EPISODE 85: Where All The Trouble Lies Apr 27, 2026 1:06:03 *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.This is what happened! Produced by Tom RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'The Nig
EPISODE 84: Called To The Fanny Apr 20, 2026 55:14 *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.This is what happened! Produced by Tom RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Ella's Still Alive!' by Lizzy and The P
EPISODE 83: Maybe You Already Have It All Apr 13, 2026 47:43 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'Thoughts While Swimming' by Theresa Lola feat John RoseboroStream it
EPISODE 82: The Only Mussel Road in Cornwall Apr 6, 2026 1:04:01 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song: 'Mussel Shell Road' by Toby & Jen KessellStream it here: http
EPISODE 81: Down For Life Mar 30, 2026 55:50 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 RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'River Talk' by Adam MelchorStream it here : https://ffm.to/rive
EPISODE 80: Pépito Mar 23, 2026 59:02 **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.This is what happened! Produced by Tom RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie AshmanEnd song : 'A Light' by Núria Gr

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