Babble with Ben

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. ...

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...

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 I...

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...

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 Edwa...