Babble with Ben

Ben Charlie Brown

Musician, nerd, trashbag. Connecting artists with audience

  1. Ross Larkin - Babble With Ben #0044

    22/10/2025

    Ross Larkin - Babble With Ben #0044

    Ross Larkin is an experienced actor, producer, scriptwriter and published author. Over the last three decades he has appeared on stage and screen in Australia, the UK and the USA. In this episode we talk about his experiences producing and starring in The Last Sunday In June, a play about friends watching a gay pride parade through their window in New York.  This interview was recorded on October 11th, 2025, at The Igloo, Box Hill Institute. I hope you enjoy my podcast with Ross. Links: https://www.instagram.com/rosselarkin https://www.instagram.com/firerock.productions https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/the-last-sunday-in-june Background art by Steve Johnson  https://rubidiumbeach.com

    25 min
  2. Teyo Turner and Johnno Smallman - Babble With Ben #0043

    07/10/2025

    Teyo Turner and Johnno Smallman - Babble With Ben #0043

    Teyo Turner is a Kenyan-born, Melbourne-based singer, rapper, and songwriter. Johnno Smallman is an entrepreneur, entertainer and the host of eXposure, a music industry showcase on October 11th at the Northcote Social Club.    In this episode, we discuss their influences, releases, the importance of building community as well as their upcoming appearance at eXposure. This interview was recorded on September 6th, 2025, at The Igloo, Box Hill Institute. Background art by 대정 김 https://www.pexels.com/@daejeung/ Links: https://linktr.ee/TeyoTurner https://www.instagram.com/thebizzwithjohnno

    20 min
  3. Vanessa Lezama and Luca Li Petri - Babble With Ben #0042

    23/09/2025

    Vanessa Lezama and Luca Li Petri - Babble With Ben #0042

    Vanessa Lezama is a singer/songwriter who blends pop and R&B with a Latin flair, emphasising her Venezuelan heritage.  Luca Li Petri is also a singer/songwriter who creates rock music with a contemporary edge.   In this episode, we discuss their recent releases and influences as well as their upcoming appearance at eXposure, a music industry showcase on October 11th at the Northcote Social Club.  This interview was recorded on September 6th, 2025, at The Igloo, Box Hill Institute. Links: https://linktr.ee/vanessalezama https://linktr.ee/luca.li.petri Background art by Roman Odintsov https://www.instagram.com/romaodintsow

    17 min
  4. Mister Co - Babble With Ben #0041

    23/06/2025

    Mister Co - Babble With Ben #0041

    Mister Co are a Melbourne based duo consisting of husbands Connor and Oscar Absolum.     In this episode we discuss the release of their debut album called “On This Journey”, as well as the tour that followed. We also talk about their upcoming EP as well as their upcoming festival.  This interview was recorded on June 3rd, 2025 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute. I hope you enjoy my podcast with Mister Co.  Background art by Anni Roenkae https://www.pexels.com/@anniroenkae/ Links: https://linktr.ee/misterco.melbourne

    48 min
  5. Anth Agostino - Babble With Ben #0040

    29/10/2024

    Anth Agostino - Babble With Ben #0040

    Anth Agostino is a co-founder of Cartel Australia, a leading provider of artist and label services in Melbourne.    In this episode we discuss how to bridge hobby and career as a musician. We also talk about the pros and cons of touring, developing repeat listenership as well as balancing creative and communication skills. This interview was recorded on July 13th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute. I hope you enjoy my interview with Anth Agostino.   Background art by Edward Jenner  https://www.pexels.com/@edward-jenner/  Links: https://www.cartelaustralia.com.au/ https://www.cartelaustralia.com.au/e-books

    34 min
  6. The Artificial Limb - Babble With Ben #0039

    31/07/2024

    The Artificial Limb - Babble With Ben #0039

    Marc Eiden aka The Artificial Limb is an electronic music producer and film maker from Melbourne, Australia.  https://www.theartificiallimb.com/ In this episode we discuss Marc’s latest album “Run God Run”, his musical influences, and his use of hardware synthesisers. We also discuss the parallels between making music and making films, as well upcoming gigs. This interview was recorded on July 13th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute. Background art by Dom J - https://www.instagram.com/domas_life

    34 min
  7. Wykd Folk - Babble With Ben #0038

    25/06/2024

    Wykd Folk - Babble With Ben #0038

    Wykd Folk are a four piece band based in Naarm/Melbourne. As the name suggests, they write folk and rock songs. I was joined by songwriter Brian Morley as well as bassist Alex Stojilovic and drummer Even Friedin.  We discuss their musical influences and the gigs they have played around Melbourne. We also talk about Brian’s experiences as a member of the Stolen Generation and the musical mentors that have helped his career.  This interview was recorded on January 18th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute. My apologies for such a long delay in getting it out.  Background art by Marina Zvada - https://www.instagram.com/zvada.photo

    39 min
  8. Eamonn Conor - Babble With Ben #0037

    09/04/2024

    Eamonn Conor - Babble With Ben #0037

    Pop singer/songwriter Eamonn Conor shares with me his experiences in writing and performing his music around Melbourne. We discuss his deep love of RNB and soul from 70’s and 80’s, as well as Michael Jackson. We also share our experiences dealing with difficult or even absent audiences, and how to get into the right mindset for a performance. https://www.eamonnconor.com/ Recorded January 16th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.  Background art by Kool Shooters - https://www.instagram.com/koolshooters

    38 min
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Musician, nerd, trashbag. Connecting artists with audience

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  • Creator
    Ben Charlie Brown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Babble with Ben
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