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Ben Baker (Actually Dead The Whole Time)

@benbaker.bsky.social

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Writer. Radio man. Splainer.

The thinking woman's sentient dishcloth.

Check out my styles here: https://linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks

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@benbaker.bsky.socialAug 7, 2026, 11:03 AM Pinned

As an experiment I've recorded a completely updated and reworked audio version of my "Comedy Cash-In Book Book" from a few years ago. If that sounds your sort of thing, it's on Bandcamp now at a highly competitive market pricing.

benbakerbooks.bandcamp.com/album/the-co...

benbakerbooks.bandcamp.comThe Comedy Cash-In Book Audiobook Book, by Ben Baker12 track album
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@britcomgoes.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 3:04 PMReposted by @benbaker.bsky.social

The wait is almost over. We kick off series seven on Wednesday with the Stephen Merchant directed Fighting with my Family.
Joining @robertcheath.bsky.social and @guy-e-walker.bsky.social is one half of @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social
@benbaker.bsky.social
Will all three of us be on the same...Paige?

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 10:57 AM

Arkell v Pressdram could not be reached for comment.

@extremerice.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 10:37 AMReposted by @benbaker.bsky.social

vinyltap.co.uk/products/ban... Seems whoever was given the job of transcribing the lyrics for this Japanese BA Robertson single couldn't quite catch them all.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 10:49 AM

Do you remember when Guy Garvey used to be a "fun" fireman?

Guy Garvey from Elbow and the late Seamus Heaney with their fun fire engine.
@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 9:47 AM

I genuinely recommend "The Mix" from 1991 which is a sort of greatest hits but completely reworked. I would suggest whoever thinks they're Krautrock though looks up the word "Kosmische".

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 9:41 AM

Yeah, ironically I actively shouted "fuck off" when his name came up as a host again. I've often been a SNL cheerleader in this country but they keep making terrible decisions and its frustrating because they've got such a good cast. It feels like American broadcast TV still operates like its 1958.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 9:37 AM

I bet "the Johnson proposal" is his term for a Travelodge wank.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 9:12 AM

Oh and people chanting "THIS IS THE ONE" like it was about some goals. I just never saw the Roses as that sort of thing at all with the references to art, riots and loss.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 9:07 AM

I went to a local charity event in summer and there was a band of 14-16 year olds on covering almost exclusively Dadrock. Later on another band covered "Made of Stone" and the crowd were going nuts for it, chanting and monkey dancing. A lot of England tops on show. I felt like an enemy agent.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 10:36 PM

THANK YOU

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 10:17 PM

It's spelled POMADE, you cunt.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 10:12 PM

I have watched SIX (6) fillums today and TWO (2) of them were quite good. Thus concludes my anecdote.

@bagpuss.orgOct 10, 2026, 9:56 PMReposted by @benbaker.bsky.social

Hang on a minute

The Pet Shop Boys "actually" cover but with Ricardo and Ben's faces.
@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 9:59 PM

Oh my.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 8:56 PM

Every day hurts is a day at hurt school.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 2:20 PMReposted by @benbaker.bsky.social

Do you remember when Samantha Fox ruined New Faces of '86 by having some tits?

"The inclusion of Samantha Fox on the judging panel of ITV's New Faces not only reduces the whole thing to the level of farce but is insulting to the genuine artists taking part. A young lady whose idea of talent is to display her bust is hardly competent to judge what is or is not real talent.

Denham Ford,
Westcliff-on-Sea"

TV Times, November 1986
@mealygarage.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:34 PMReposted by @benbaker.bsky.social

NEW! September's first-time album listens including The Jam, Emile Sande, Gomez, and more! #MusicSky
gayleramage.co.uk/new-to-me-mu...

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:43 PM

Also: "Roll With It" is RUBBISH, you opinions FOOL.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:39 PM

"I’ve never heard an album from New Order or The Smiths" Blocked and reported.

@benbaker.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 2:20 PM

Do you remember when Samantha Fox ruined New Faces of '86 by having some tits?

"The inclusion of Samantha Fox on the judging panel of ITV's New Faces not only reduces the whole thing to the level of farce but is insulting to the genuine artists taking part. A young lady whose idea of talent is to display her bust is hardly competent to judge what is or is not real talent.

Denham Ford,
Westcliff-on-Sea"

TV Times, November 1986
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