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Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hello there, I'm Ben. I write things, produce audio and chuckle at old pop culture ephemera with my friend John. You can find links to all of the above here: linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social @alfsplaining.bsky.social @pantosplaining.bsky.social @noiseboxradio.com

Me looking at things I've made like my podcasts, zines and books.

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Goon Pod @goonpod.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

THE LAST LAUGH BEFORE TV-am (Channel 4, 1985) pod.link/1569929507 Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social discusses Spike Milligan’s foray onto early C4 with assistance from Chris Langham & Mark Steel. A good excuse to look at the telly landscape at the time (Bob Carolgees & “Don’t Wake Up” anybody?)

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Sake Charlotte @wideastheclyde.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

As someone that can’t sleep without noise I am a big night time podcast listener. Realised that it was beneficial for me to listen to light things because I was having weird history/politics dreams. Got way too into @pantosplaining.bsky.social

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We're watching Su Pollard on #SundayBrunch, hoping she gives more info about the time she lost to A Singing Dog on Opportunity Knocks Full episode youtu.be/R_InIPirEUU?...

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Your Saturday Morning starts here! The new episode of House of Splain is out now! youtu.be/uoPuqQUDgxg

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The Radio 1 Roadshow: Pop, Pranks and Public Service Broadcasting

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🏮NEW🏮 The boys are at the Radio 1 Roadshow in an all-new episode, and we've got some listeners memories too! Watch it here: youtu.be/uoPuqQUDgxg #WatchItOnTheBigTelly

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RolexTharsus @rolextharsus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

@thehouseofsplain.bsky.social right on the cultural zeitgeist with the recent Russ 3 parter

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Why not enjoy our recent look at Russ's 1982 All Laughter Show in Great Yarmouth, with loads more fabulous archive discoveries! youtu.be/JRCsvyEtkkI?...

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The Triumph Of Russ Abbot : Summer Special

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

💥In ONE WEEK the next episode of House Of Splain will come out, here's a preview of our Bank Holiday look at the Radio 1 Roadshow - with some listeners letters!💥 The current edition is about the Edinburgh Fringe. The more eyes we can get on this the better so *please* repost - youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our all new podcast The House Of Splain has started well among fans of @alfsplaining.bsky.social & @pantosplaining.bsky.social, but we really need more reposts, more shares, more likes, more subscribes. More everything really - please, help a couple of Splainers out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbx...

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Fringe 1990: From Stage to Superstar

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In our look at the Edinburgh Fringe of 1990 we draw a direct line from Jools accidentally swearing on TV to the Hootenanny ruining everybody's new year. Full episode: youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM Anyway, we get a chance to bring Squeeze into the equation so that's alright.

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If you love reminiscences about BSB and their square aerials (or "squaraerials") you'll love our look back at - of all things - the 1990 Edinburgh Fringe. No seriously. It's all here: youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Victoria Coren's thankfully brief stand up career, happened across by chance in the all new House Of Splain at the #EdinburghFringe in 1990. @edfringe.bsky.social Full episode youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The sponsors of the Edinburgh Fringe in 1990 were Kwik Fit, so obviously we spent a good chunk of the podcast looking into that company's history rather than the fringe itself. Full #EdinburghFringe episode - youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Whilst flicking through the 1990 Edinburgh Fringe programme we happened across Denis Leary and were SHOCKED by how DANGEROUS and CONTROVERSIAL he was. Full Fringe episode out now: youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM #WatchItOnTheBigTelly

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It's happening! The first episode proper of the House Of Splain coming in your ears from 8am, Saturday. The perfect fizzy kick start to your weekend! youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM?...

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Fringe 1990: From Stage to Superstar

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In the first House Of Splain we're examining the household names at the 1990 Edinburgh Fringe, when the only households they were names in were their own households. And also Hickish & Ball. It's all here! youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Many absolute legends, then unknowns, were at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1990 but surely the best value would have been seeing Frank Skinner and Steve Coogan for four quid! It's all at youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

🏮OUT NOW🏮 The first edition of the all-new House Of Splain looks at the future stars performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1990. You'll be *amazed* who we find there! youtu.be/YIbx4HbYseM?... The House Of Splain - your new Saturday morning fun factory.

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Fringe 1990: From Stage to Superstar

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

As @benbaker.bsky.social *exclusively* revealed on his @noiseboxradio.com show this evening, the House Of Splain begins its expanded brief with a look at the listings for the Edinburgh Fringe in 1990. Launching on Saturday morning in the old Swap Shop and Tiswas slot. Here's a preview!

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The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It's the most exciting thing to happen to podcasts since they were invented by Ricky Gervais in 2006. IN FIVE DAYS.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Please do follow @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social on here, your favourite Panto Poster Podcast *will* be back very soon but we've been busy behind the scenes

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

DO NOT BE ALARMED. The PantoSplaining YouTube page has been *rebranded*! Nothing has changed but ahead of some exciting new content all your favourite PantoSplaining Episodes can be found at www.youtube.com/@thehouseofs...

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From TV's Ben Baker and John Matthews The Splaining Family Of Podcasts so far: ALFsplaining - an episode by episode look back at the American sitcom ALF PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast

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Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today's unrequested Last Of The Summer Wine rewatch opinion: I like Russ Abbot a lot (see the recent @pantosplaining.bsky.social) but his character doesnt work. It's like Foggy with a head injury. Shame because Brian Murphy and Frank Thornton's Alvin and Truly were really good additions to the cast.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

There is a new sinister umbrella organisation @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social in charge of your favourite podcasts. Give them a follow.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Our extensive back catalogue of deep dives into Panto Posters (+summer special) is at linktr.ee/PantoSplaining - why not catch up during our short summer break? All the stars from Stu Francis to Su Pollard via Derek Griffiths and Diddy David Hamilton right down to Russell Grant and Jess Conrad OBE!

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Jason @sobloodyshy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Perfect Sunday afternoon listening.

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Simon HB @norock.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Oct 28, 1989 - hanging about Harlow waiting for a gig, I stumbled on the local hospital radio doing a roadshow from the town centre. The presenter was so short of things to talk about he did a couple of minutes reading out the offers from the Gas Board shop window.

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Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Did you ever go to a roadshow of any kind? I find them fascinatingly tacky yet exceptionally well organised. Would love to see your photos.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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ChinnyVision @chinnyvision.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I know every prick has a podcast and most of them are shit and 27 hours long. This one is good and has the official Chinny 25 years in the industry* seal of approval. * Illegal asbestos dumping

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Story Of.... *Freddie Starr*'s Madhouse? That can't be right? It's a PantoSplaining Summer Special! Enjoy our entire trip to Great Yarmouth in 1982: youtu.be/JRCsvyEtkkI?...

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𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐨 @agnes-guano.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Whenever I DJ, I always insist on two large posters of my face keeping watch over the crowds. It lets them know who's in charge, and that I'm not to a man to be trifled with.

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Dinga @dinga13.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It used to get massive crowds in Southsea, I only went once myself, too busy being away with the navy, but I do remember seeing The Men They Couldn’t Hang and Timmy Mallett! (1990?) The rumour was that TM had turned up in Plymouth by mistake.

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Alice Lastname But Scarier @invaderace2000.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Radio 1's roadshow came to Bedford. Opus 3, 2wo Third3 and Stiltskin mimed, Mark Goodier presenting. I've just found out it was 1st June 1994... I have a vague memory of the BBC News being cheered at, but not what story. Ken Livingstone was there for reasons unknown.

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Will @truxton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Attended two on Blackpool seafront. One on the actual beach hosted by ‘Ooh’ Gary Davis, with a PA from Right Said Fred. Then a subsequent one on the prom. All I remember from that was Phillip Schofield performing Any Dream from Joseph.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The House Of Splain is expanding its remit! Did *you* ever go to a Radio Roadshow, be it Radio 1 or otherwise? Send us your anecdotes and - if possible - your photos and they might appear in a new video! DMs are open.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In the latest bumper SUMMER SPECIAL edition of PantoSplaining we've gone to the seaside to look at Russ Abbot's 1982 All Laughter Show, although this description may be inaccurate when Nookie comes on. youtu.be/JRCsvyEtkkI?... for the whole summer show!

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Pound Shop Boys @poundshopboys.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

On the occasion of Sooty's birthday, here's the boys larking about at the seaside for their hit version of the theme. youtu.be/TJ9vkzlGdsg?...

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Pound Shop Boys - Sooty

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

🥸 Russ Abbot! 👱 Les Dennis!! 🐻 Nookie Bear!!! It's a Summer Special looking at the poster for Russ Abbot's All Laughter Show in Great Yarmouth in 1982! A packed programme of hilarity and we're deep diving into all of it, from Russ's horse shame to Les's terrible record. youtu.be/JRCsvyEtkkI?...

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PantoSplaining Summer Special: Great Yarmouth '82 - RUSS ABBOT, LES DENNIS, ROGER DECOURCEY & NOOKIE

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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PantoSplaining Summer Special: Great Yarmouth '82 - RUSS ABBOT, LES DENNIS, ROGER DECOURCEY & NOOKIE

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StillABigKid.bsky.social @stillabigkid.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm gonna wager it's 30% singers, 2% speciality acts, and the other 68% is racist comedians

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Rap Bastardz® @rapbastardz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I know there are those who will accuse me of making a joke, but I genuinely believe Gerry Keenan’s music became better after the accident.

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Paul O’Neill @paul-o.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

If they don’t announce Effie Neill as Effin Ell then what even is the point of anything? Also nice to see Big Chief Geronimo there as the diversity hire.

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Who thinks we should cover this, but do no research and just spend an hour describing what we *think* the acts sound like?

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Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

For those who might not like 700 hours of sporting sport this weekend, put @pantosplaining.bsky.social on the big telly and hear about Russ Abbot, Les Dennis and more in an affectionate but also very silly dig through British light entertainment past. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCs...

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PantoSplaining Summer Special: Great Yarmouth '82 - RUSS ABBOT, LES DENNIS, ROGER DECOURCEY & NOOKIE

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The full-length PantoSplaining Summer Special - where we take a trip to Great Yarmouth in 1982 to see RUSS ABBOT, LES DENNIS and ROGER DE COURCEY AND NOOKIE - is out now! A WHOLE HOUR of fun, frolics and faffing about. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCs...

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PantoSplaining Summer Special: Great Yarmouth '82 - RUSS ABBOT, LES DENNIS, ROGER DECOURCEY & NOOKIE

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PantoSplaining - The Panto Poster Podcast @pantosplaining.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

On the occasion of St. Derek of Griffiths' birthday, why not watch the recent PantoSplaining where we looked at one of his appearances in Aladdin? youtu.be/R_InIPirEUU?...

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PantoSplaining: Episode 8 (PART ONE) - Manchester 1984

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