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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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(Noisebox Is) Good For You, by House of Splain 3 track album

The only single supporting "HARM A LONDON CHILD" on the market today.

houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...

13.02.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A handsome and very kissable man with Flat Eric.

A handsome and very kissable man with Flat Eric.

I know all the 1999 one-hit wonders, me.

13.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Yes, not only did *IAN BEALE* direct the panto in Halifax in 1995 he did it during his legendary moustache era.

Linktr.ee/PantoSplaining

13.02.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Has Casper Spooked Your Ribena?

Has Casper Spooked Your Ribena?

He better not have, the dirty get.

13.02.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Some men waving goodbye until the money is right again in a decade.

Some men waving goodbye until the money is right again in a decade.

Who was your favourite band who originally split up thirty years ago? Maybe they're in this @noiseboxradio.com show at 11am this morning. But only maybe.

13.02.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When the Pokemon craze was at its height, does anyone know if The Wurzels recorded "Drink Up Thy Zyduck"?

13.02.2026 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I went to see the first at the cinema with a mad fan of it who kept pointing out what was wrong. I was already bored and that pushed me over edge so I never bothered with the other two. Might have enjoyed the Hobbit had they kept it to one film and not employed Tim from the Office.

13.02.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Some men waving goodbye until the money is right again in a decade.

Some men waving goodbye until the money is right again in a decade.

Who was your favourite band who originally split up thirty years ago? Maybe they're in this @noiseboxradio.com show at 11am this morning. But only maybe.

13.02.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Vince Guaraldi - earliest television recording of "Linus and Lucy"
YouTube video by Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. Vince Guaraldi - earliest television recording of "Linus and Lucy"

Actual footage of Vince Guaraldi performing "Linus and Lucy". I'm gobsmacked that this exists, but utterly thrilled too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMf...

12.02.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1389    πŸ” 552    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 88

It was. Well, bully then friend.

12.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you got yours yet? houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...

12.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nowt on tonight? Get PantoSplaining on the big telly! And if you like it, please tell people.

12.02.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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T'other side.

12.02.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I must come a close second :D

12.02.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anything there for the kiddies?

12.02.2026 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That twat off the weather.

12.02.2026 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Alastair Pirrie looking ridiculous on an early 80s edition of kids' pop show Razzmatazz.

Alastair Pirrie looking ridiculous on an early 80s edition of kids' pop show Razzmatazz.

How do you do, fellow kids?

12.02.2026 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Willie Thompson, another dated face from The Stage in the 80s.

Willie Thompson, another dated face from The Stage in the 80s.

Willie Thompson knows you need cash and BJs to survive in this industry. While Stan Boardman watches.

12.02.2026 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Barry Kent has found new management

Barry Kent has found new management

Barry Kent has almost definitely enjoyed a lunchtime snifter with Steven Toast during the filming of a mid-tier "Crown Court". #ToastofLondon

11.02.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1
Sepia promo photo of the band XTC from the English Settlement album. Photo is framed by illustrations of animals and creatures over a mustard background.

Sepia promo photo of the band XTC from the English Settlement album. Photo is framed by illustrations of animals and creatures over a mustard background.

My musings on English Settlement, track by track, as the XTC album turns 44!
gayleramage.co.uk/xtc-annivers...

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This is one of the oddest panto posters we've looked at yet but perhaps the most entertaining. Ian Beale's short-lived spiv moustache demands you subscribe!

12.02.2026 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The TV lineup for the night Dawson's Creek launched in the UK on May 2nd 1998. A Song for Eurotrash remains ace.

The TV lineup for the night Dawson's Creek launched in the UK on May 2nd 1998. A Song for Eurotrash remains ace.

A preview of episode one.

A preview of episode one.

Awful news about James Van Der Beek. Really enjoyed those first few series of "Dawson's Creek" at the time. As if to note its quality, Channel 4 tried it out on Saturday nights at 7pm when it began before it slid into the teatime slot.

11.02.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct.

11.02.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Barry Kent has found new management

Barry Kent has found new management

Barry Kent has almost definitely enjoyed a lunchtime snifter with Steven Toast during the filming of a mid-tier "Crown Court". #ToastofLondon

11.02.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1
Ricardo Autobahn – The Golden Age Of Video (Original Mix)
goo – FOMO (2026 Version)
Colourbox – Official Colourbox World Cup Theme (7" Mix)
Simon Love – (Feels Funny) But I’m Getting Used To It
Sheila E – The Belle of St. Mark
Kevin Kennedy – Bulldog Nation
Brian Bennett – Chase Side Shoot Up
The Shadows – Shazam
Holly Johnson – Heaven’s Here
Bratakus – Tonight
James Last – Two Tribes
Tanya Donelly – The Bright Light
The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There
Rampage – The Monkees 
Suzanne Vega – No Cheap Thrill
House of Splain ft. Ricardo Autobahn and The Ben Baker Sound – (Noisebox Is) Good For You
The Beautiful South – Song For Whoever (Mark Goodier 10/6/89)
The Wannadies – Shorty
Count Indigo – My Unknown Love
The Twilight Singers – Teenage Wristband
The Helmholtz Resonators – Hold My Hand Very Tightly (Very Tightly)
Partners In Kryme – Turtle Power

Ricardo Autobahn – The Golden Age Of Video (Original Mix) goo – FOMO (2026 Version) Colourbox – Official Colourbox World Cup Theme (7" Mix) Simon Love – (Feels Funny) But I’m Getting Used To It Sheila E – The Belle of St. Mark Kevin Kennedy – Bulldog Nation Brian Bennett – Chase Side Shoot Up The Shadows – Shazam Holly Johnson – Heaven’s Here Bratakus – Tonight James Last – Two Tribes Tanya Donelly – The Bright Light The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There Rampage – The Monkees Suzanne Vega – No Cheap Thrill House of Splain ft. Ricardo Autobahn and The Ben Baker Sound – (Noisebox Is) Good For You The Beautiful South – Song For Whoever (Mark Goodier 10/6/89) The Wannadies – Shorty Count Indigo – My Unknown Love The Twilight Singers – Teenage Wristband The Helmholtz Resonators – Hold My Hand Very Tightly (Very Tightly) Partners In Kryme – Turtle Power

On the last Ben Baker Vs. Monday, I played all this stuff. Sound like your sort of thing? Find it on the Noisebox Mixcloud or my personal Patreon now, along with tons more programming from my mouth and mind. www.patreon.com/BenBaker2000

11.02.2026 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

I think that might have been me.

11.02.2026 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They wont have him! And @ricardoautobahn.co.uk was so polite to Mikey Baby too.

11.02.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It all seems very joyless. Like a faded Royal Wedding mug you'd rather forget about.

11.02.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The H*ritage Chart. For people wondering what the two remaining members of The Rubettes might sound like with production done on a cracked copy of Mario Paint....

11.02.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Good clean fun for all the family. Tomorrow.

11.02.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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