Benjy’s Cafe Podcast

Hello! Let's boogie! Last episode of Benjy's Cafe Podcast before a summer breather & joining Ben is the therapist & author of Becoming A Sober Rebel, the wonderful, Louisa Evans. Louisa's Instagram, Stepping Into Sobriety is a beacon of positivity, calm & advice for anyone embarking on an alcohol free life. An almost a bottle of wine a night drinker since her 20's, in October 2022 Loui...

Hello! Hope life is groovy? Joining Ben in Benjy's Cafe this week is actor, the wonderful, Nic Greenshields. Nic has played some of the biggest roles in Musical Theatre, including the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, The Phantom of the Opera, & Inspector Javert in the global phenomenon, Les Miserables. In this episode, Nic shares the buzz & pressures of playing such iconic ch...

Hello! Let's do this, Rodeos! The Edinburgh Fringe is on the horizon, so who better to join Ben in Benjy's Cafe this week, than the brilliant actor, writer & comedian, Susan Harrison. Ben & Susan discuss her new show, "Susan Harrison: Should I Still Be Doing This?" playing The Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower, 30th August through to 24th August. Susan, co host of the comedy podcast, Leylin...

Hello! Scorchio, eh?! Bloomin' lovely! Joining Ben for an iced latte in Benjy's Cafe this week is the effervescent entrepreneur, Simon Greenhill. Simon, CEO of global entertainment company, Greenhill Events & Match Day host for Saracens Rugby in the Gallagher English Premiership, is one of the good guys. Simon shares his successful transition from theatre into the sporting & events world,...

Hello! How are we all? Another episode to make you smile! Ben's guest this week on Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is actor, the delightful, Richard Meek. Richard shares highlights of his career on stage & screen, from the joy & community of The Rocky Horror Show to filming the upcoming movie, The Bitter End, opposite Joan Collins & Oscar nominee, Isabella Rossellini. Plus, working with two-time...

Hello, y'all! And Happy July! Joining Ben in Benjy’s Cafe this week, is the director, the brilliant, Damian Sandys. Damian, Artistic Producer at UK Productions, one of the UK’s leading production companies & Creative Director of the annual What’s On Stage Awards, is one of the busiest & kindest people in theatre. Damian shares his joy of directing & his life in theatre, including the b...

Hello! Been warm hasn't it? Blimey. Pop some ice cubes in yer socks. Joining Ben this week in Benjy's Cafe is The Comedy Wordsmith, comedian, Lloyd Hollett. Described by Gyles Brandreth as “a linguistic comedy genius”, Lloyd has established himself as one of the most unique & original performers in the comedy world today. Lloyd shares with Ben his inspirations in comedy, including summers spen...

Hello! It's super to be back after a lovely birthday. Everyone well? Groovy, let's go! Ben's guest this week on Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is the actor, writer & director, Adam Brown. Adam shares the life changing experience of being cast as Ori in the blockbuster, The Hobbit Trilogy, including the delight of working with director, Peter Jackson, the camaraderie on set & life filming in New Zea...

Hello, you wonderful lot! Joining Ben in Benjy's Cafe this week, is the human ball of energy, actor, Charles Brunton. Charles takes Ben through his transfer from London's West End to Broadway with the RSC's Matilda. And the joy & challenges of creating leading roles, including Emelius Browne in Disney's Bedknobs & Broomsticks & Dr Gangle in Andrew Lloyd Webber's, Love Never Dies. Charl...

Hello! Let's do this, Rodeos! This week, actor, the wonderful, James Mackenzie drops into Benjy's Cafe for a coffee. James appears in the CBeebies hit show, Molly & Mack & played the title role in the multi BAFTA award winning CBBC series, Raven, for over 15 seasons, gaining cult status worldwide. It's a super episode. James shares how growing up in an acting family helped shaped his caree...

Hello! Let's all have a super day! Joining Ben on Benjy's Cafe Podcast this week, is the actor, Joe Evans. Joe's theatre credits include Rutherford & Son at The National Theatre, Romantics Anonymous at The Globe & Wild Honey at Hampstead Theatre, directed by the late, Howard Davies. One of the good guys, Joe discusses his time at The National, & his career in musicals, including the wo...

Hello! Hope everyone is rockin' & rollin'?! Another corking episode for you this week, especially if you're considering your relationship with alcohol. Joining Ben this week on Benjy's Cafe Podcast is the alcohol free coach, Mr Life Beyond Booze, Andy Garwood. At 52, Dad of 4 Andy decided enough was enough & said cheerio to the booze. That was 7 years ago. He now has more energy than a Duracell bu...

Hello! Hope everyone is feeling groovy? Joining Ben in this week's episode of Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is TV Presenter, Briony May Williams. 2018 Great British Bake Off star, Briony shares her new happy & the confidence, mental clarity & newfound joy in life that sobriety brings. Ben & Briony discuss her flying TV career, including the success behind the award winning, Escape To The Country & BBC1's,...

Hello! Everyone ready for another super week? Let's do this! Joining Ben in Benjy's Cafe this week, is the presenter & commentator, the wonderful, Max Whittle. Max is co-host of Ultimate Tennis Showdown & is match day host for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred & Aston Villa in the WSL & can be seen across the Premier League, NBA & Major League Baseball London Series. Yep, he's good. In this episod...

Hello! Hope you're all super duper? Ben's guest this week in Benjy's Cafe Podcast is the co founder of Dryyapp & the best-selling author of Better Me, Better You, Matt Pink; The Better Life Guy. Matt joins Ben to discuss his sobriety & the impact it's had on his life, including the positive changes in his mental & physical health. Matt shares his joy of everyday moments...

Hello! Thanks for popping in to Benjy's Cafe Podcast. Hope you're good? Joining Ben in this week's episode, is the actor & comedian, the brilliant, Adam Moss. BAFTA nominated, Adam entered the world of showbusiness at the age of 6, the beginning of a remarkable 35 year career. 2025 will see Adam star in his 11th consecutive pantomime at the wonderful, Palace Theatre, Mansfield. Adam dives into mak...

Hello! Hope your week has been fun? Joining Ben in Benjy's Cafe Podcast is singer/songwriter, the brilliant, Roisin Quinn. This week, Rosin celebrates her 5 year sobriety. Wow. Roisin shares the challenges & rewards of creating music, her debut album, Concrete & Trees & the joy of hearing her single, Good Girl Syndrome, played by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music. And how giving up alcoh...

Hello! Hope you're all groovy? Thanks for popping in. Benjy's Cafe is back open after a week off & joining Ben this week is award winning broadcaster, the wonderful, Harpz Kaur. Harpz, who presented BBC Asian Network's Weekday Breakfast for over 5 years, shares how important it was to recognise the need for change in her professional life & the importance of seeking help &...

Hello! Blimey, the weeks are flying! Joining me for a beautiful chat this week, is the author, presenter & campaigner, the inspiring, Jono Lancaster. Jono was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a condition that affects facial appearance. In this episode, he shares how he turned his differences to his greatest strength & the therapeutic process of writing his 2023 memoir, "Not All Heroes...

Hello! Hope you're week has been a happy one? Joining Ben this week in Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is a rising star of theatre, actor & Tik Tok sensation, the wonderful, Kitty Harris. Kitty, recently nominated for the 2025 UK Pantomime Awards as Best Principle Lead for the title role in Cinderella at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, spreads all the joy in this smile inducing episode. Ben & Kitty di...

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's, Terry Gi...

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 growth, the...

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 how positivi...

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 Priscilla, Qu...

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 & triumphs he ha...