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Writer. Podcaster. Splainer. Buy my pop culture books here: https://linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks Someone is apparently using my ID to scam people so please be wary. I am always wary.

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Twitch Twitch is the world

As Anton snatches defeat from the jaws of victory: catch up on our Roadshow at www.twitch.tv/ryoxilla/v/2...

Don't forget, as well as @nxpwrestling.bsky.social at 8pm on Thursday, we follow at 9 with @offthechart.show, @benbaker.bsky.social and the @noiseboxradio.com gang at www.twitch.tv/babel_17

10.03.2026 21:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No.38 on the Hi-NRG chart this week in 1989, "Goodbye, Good Riddance" was the last of six singles by Midnight Sunrise, a band put together in the mid '70s by DJ, producer and embarrassing Dr Who fanatic Ian Levine. #OffTheChart #NoiseboxRadio

10.03.2026 22:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What are your favourite UK number 4 hits from this selection?

Vote now and listen in live on March 21st for the results.

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06.03.2026 11:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 32 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
Morons from Outer Space single

Morons from Outer Space single

Bugsy Malone soundtrack

Bugsy Malone soundtrack

The Morons โ€“ Morons From Outer Space
I Monster โ€“ The Blue Wrath
Save Ferris โ€“ I Know
Kevin Shields โ€“ City Girl
Vic & Bob โ€“ Hollywood Song
Bugsy Malone Cast โ€“ You Give a Little Love

Plus a few surprises and bits of nonsense. The listening figures were crap though so I assume everyone hates films. ๐Ÿ˜„

10.03.2026 12:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bedazzled Soundtrack

Bedazzled Soundtrack

Streets of Fire soundtrack

Streets of Fire soundtrack

Dudley Moore Trio โ€“ Love Me
When in Rome โ€“ The Promise
Elliott Smith โ€“ Because
Fire Inc. โ€“ Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young
Eban Schletter ft Jack Black โ€“ The Golden Rule Song
South Park Cast โ€“ La Resistance (Medley)
Smashing Pumpkins โ€“ The End Is The Beginning Is The End

10.03.2026 12:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Great Muppet Caper soundtrack

The Great Muppet Caper soundtrack

Dickie Goodman โ€“ Mr. Jaws

Dickie Goodman โ€“ Mr. Jaws

On the radio last night, I played the following in my film-themed special:

The Muppets โ€“ Hey A Movie!
Wax โ€“ Mallrats
The Cast โ€“ A Mighty Wind
songstowearpantsto - Experimental Film
Jackie Chan โ€“ Movie Star
Kenickie โ€“ Can I Take U 2 the Cinema
Alien Ant Farm โ€“ Movies
Dickie Goodman โ€“ Mr. Jaws

10.03.2026 12:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Yogi Bear and some strange people in costumes. But it deffo the real Yogi Bear.

Yogi Bear and some strange people in costumes. But it deffo the real Yogi Bear.

The boys are back in town. The boys are back in town.

10.03.2026 10:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Wow, thats a cast and a half. Or maybe just the half.

10.03.2026 10:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

anchor.fm/s/5d88d364/p...

We generally push people towards the YouTube channel as it's what we want to grow.

10.03.2026 09:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you attend any of the pantos that were previously covered in PantoSplaining (at linktr.ee/PantoSplaining)?

If so, let us know! We're planning some episodes based around listeners memories.

10.03.2026 08:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Two days to go

10.03.2026 08:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
One of them very real and existing stars what they have in Hollywood

One of them very real and existing stars what they have in Hollywood

Come experience the magic of the movie films with top Hollywood star Ben Baker at 8pm tonight - LIVE on @noiseboxradio.com

09.03.2026 18:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

D.W. Washcloth
I heard a sweet voice say
D.W. Washcloth
You are a flannel today.

09.03.2026 12:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always suspected Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's heart wasnt really in the role of "Chinese Policeman No. 2".

09.03.2026 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow, thats almost identical then. Plus Harry from No 73

09.03.2026 11:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait, this actual one!?

09.03.2026 09:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CARDIFF 394844

NEW THEATRE

By arrangement with Duncan C.Weldon and Jerome Minskoft Paul Elliott for the B&B Triumph Pantomime Company presents

TV's 'Bergerac

RUTH JOHN MADOC NETTLES

ANDREW O'CONNOR

SALUCY SU

HOPE and KEEN

RUSSELL GRANT

ROBINSON CRUSOE

with OWEN MONEY

The Spectacular Family Pantomime

CLARE RIMMER and the OLIVE GUPPY OLIVETTES

BRSAN HEWITT-JONES & ORIS MORENG

SAT 9th DEC 1989 until (SAT 20th JAN 1990

Cadbury's

BY SPONSORED

Fudge

CARDIFF 394844 NEW THEATRE By arrangement with Duncan C.Weldon and Jerome Minskoft Paul Elliott for the B&B Triumph Pantomime Company presents TV's 'Bergerac RUTH JOHN MADOC NETTLES ANDREW O'CONNOR SALUCY SU HOPE and KEEN RUSSELL GRANT ROBINSON CRUSOE with OWEN MONEY The Spectacular Family Pantomime CLARE RIMMER and the OLIVE GUPPY OLIVETTES BRSAN HEWITT-JONES & ORIS MORENG SAT 9th DEC 1989 until (SAT 20th JAN 1990 Cadbury's BY SPONSORED Fudge

Coming up this Thursday on PantoSplaining...

09.03.2026 07:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 67 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Escape reality with something from another universe - two pals talking about 80s sitcom nonsense!

09.03.2026 08:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have the Good Griefs killed.

But sir...

08.03.2026 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I bet you've all got smashing international blouses on today.

08.03.2026 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is going to be fun. 7pm on @noiseboxradio.com after the lovely @wcba.bsky.social on A-Pop!

08.03.2026 17:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

His trousers have been removed by the request of Jess Conrad OBE.

07.03.2026 10:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had a few "why isnt [this] on the list?" comments. Well, the longlist was over 6000 tracks and I wanted to get it done before the heat death of the universe. That said, all the songs featured are all things @noiseboxradio.com regularly plays. Because we're ACE.

07.03.2026 09:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Whitby CND present Raymond Brigg's (sic) Video. I assume he gave them a lend of it. And was not Raymond Briggs.

Whitby CND present Raymond Brigg's (sic) Video. I assume he gave them a lend of it. And was not Raymond Briggs.

Show me the definition of "party time".

07.03.2026 09:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's a very rude story I could tell about "Northern Lites" and its number 11 peak but I might save it for my after-dinner luncheon talks.

Also: NUMBER BLOODY ELEVEN. Still annoys me.

06.03.2026 19:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm taking them off the vote for that. Stupid heroin idiot.

06.03.2026 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My private number is 1-800-PISS-OFF #totp

06.03.2026 19:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Remember ALF? He's back! In pod form!

Remember ALF? He's back! In pod form!

If you like or dislike this Eurovision entry you'll *LOVE* @alfsplaining.bsky.social - the world's number 1 English Language ALF based podcast.

06.03.2026 13:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had to turn off a podcast because the guest kept saying "Oh you know more about my career than me! You should get out more" to the host. As If they should instead say "WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE??" then roll down a hill in deference.

06.03.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is what the audience wants

06.03.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0