The Musical Circle Podcast

Ben Charles's Interview with Rhys II - May 10th, 2026

Ben Charles has another interview with the voice of Rainbow Radio Wales, Rhys Jones, promoting his newest show coming soon called "The Album Report". Ben answers questions about the Musical Circle coming back from vacation, and why Ben felt like it was the right time to announce the new show now rather than at the last minute. Ben expresses the feeling of Musical Circle having 100+ episodes, while Ben never expected the show to go that far. Ben also gives a lot of information about the new show and what can listeners expect from the new show. Ben promises that the Musical Circle show is not going anywhere, but he hopes that this new show becomes just as popular as the Musical Circle has become. Ben also reveals his dream interviews, as well as teasing an interview with a band who he knows all too well. Ben plays a fun game of "This or That" and answers a few more fan questions. Hope all of you enjoy this interview! Originally recorded on 10 May 2026, or May 10th, 2026.

Musical Peace Of Mind (Episode 112)

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben and his team finally return from a 3-week vacation, and they return full-time to the Musical Circle. Ben reveals why the vacation happened and promises to have an interview uploaded to the Musical Circle later in the week. Ben also plays a couple of new songs, including the debut of Joyce Wrice's new song and the return of the singer RAYE. Here are all the songs in order: Soul Section  1. Feels Good  -  Tony! Toni! Tone!  (from their 1990 album The Revival)   2. Far Away - Kindred The Family Soul (from their 2002 album Surrender to Love)   3. Cruise Control - by the singer Kehlani (from her 2026 album Kehlani) 4. Crack The Code - Joyce Wrice (2026) Coffee Shop Section  5. A Perfect Storm  -  Jose Gonzalez (from his 2026 album Against The Dying Of The Light) 6. Only Human   -  Vancouver Sleep Clinic  (2026) 7. Wildflowers   -   Tom Petty  (from his 1993 album Wildflowers) 8. Hold Me In The Dark  -  Myles Smith (2026) Musical Medley Section 9. Get Ready   -  2 Unlimited  (from their 1991 album Get Ready) 10. Love's Theme (Extended Mix)    -   Groove Armada (2026) 11. Satisfy   -   Calvin Harris featuring the singer Jazzy (2026) 12. Silhouettes   -   Avicii  (2012) Free Space Song: Sunny  -  Boney M.  (from their 1975 album Take The Heat Off Of Me) Jazzy Checkpoint Section  14  Four Flowers - Mammal Hands (from their 2026 album Circadia) 15. Likeness and Shadow  -   Jasmine Myra (2026, will be on her upcoming 2026 album Where Light Settles, tomorrow on the 15th) 16. Hyde Park  (The Ah, Oooh Song)   -   Jeff Kashiwa  (from his 2000 album Another Door Opens)  17. Slow Jam  -  Euge Groove (from his 2007 album Born 2 Groove)  Rock Section 18. The Boys Are Back In Town   -  Thin Lizzy (from their 1977 album Jailbreak) 19. Photograph   -  Def Leppard (from their 1983 album Pyromania) 20. How You Remind Me   -  Nickelback (from their 2001 album Silver Side Up)  21. Rain    -   by the band The Cult  (from their 1985 album Love)  Good Vibes Section 22. Origami    -  Capital Cities (from their 2013 album A Tidal Wave Of Mystery) 23. Harvest For The World   -  The Isley Brothers (from their 1975 album Harvest For The World)  24.  Happier Times Ahead  -  RAYE (from her 2026 album This Album May Contain Hope)  The Musical Circle returns on the 21st of May, or May 21st, 2026, with episode 113 titled, "Another Musical Dream" Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Derek (our new advisor), Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Executive Producer: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Kevin Truman, Jasmine Nichols, and Derek Williams Special Contributor: John Rogers Directed By: Ben Charles

Musical Circle Bonus Episode 10 (10th May, or May 10th, 2026)

Welcome to Musical Circle Bonus Episode 10 as a part of the Musical Circle, and Happy Mother's Day, produced by Ben Charles. If all of you are wondering, where has the Musical Circle been over the past couple of weeks? It has been on vacation, and we have enjoyed it so far. However, we will return to our normal schedule on Thursday, the 15th. I would like to dedicate this entire episode to my mother and to all of the mothers out there, because without them, we would all be different people without their guidance. My mother specifically has always challenged me to be the best person I can be, and the fact that she even put up with me for the last 24 years is, in itself, a miracle. I feel like she has raised me right for the most part. I do not know where I would be without her. I want this episode to be about the music because I want the music to be the story and pay homage to all of our mothers. However, every song in this episode is below. Our next bonus episode will be on June 27th, as it will be the first-ever Road Trip episode, Volume 1. Bonus Episode 11 is on August 15th, 2026. Enjoy this episode, everyone. Here are all the songs below: 1.  Easy   -   The Commodores (from their 1977 album Commodores) 2. Sing A Song  -  Earth, Wind, and Fire (from their 1975 album Gratitude) 3. I'll Always Love My Mama   -   The Intruders (from their 1973 album Save The Children) 4. Yearning For Your Love   -   The Gap Band (from their 1980 album The Gap Band III) 5. Have You Ever Loved Somebody   -  Freddie Jackson (from his 1986 album Just Like The First Time) 6. You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration   -  Teddy Pendergrass (from his 1981 album Teddy Pendergrass) 7. Boys To Men   -   New Edition (from their 1988 album Heartbreak) 8. A Song For Mama  -  Boyz II Men (from their 1997 album Evolution) 9. I Wanna Thank You   -   Maze and Frankie Beverly (from their 1983 album We Are One) 10. I'll Write A Song For You   -   Earth, Wind and Fire (from their 1977 album All N' All) 11. Killing Me Softly With His Song   -  Fugees and Lauryn Hill (from their 1996 album The Score) 12. 'Til Infinity   -  India Shawn (from her 2026 EP Subject to Change) 13 (Interlude):  Message In Our Music   -  Mary J. Blige (from her 2003 album Love and Life) 14. Just The Two Of Us  -  Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers (from the 1980 album called Winelight) 15. 4 On The Floor  -  Gerald Albright (from his 2004 album Kickin' It Up) 16. Find Your Way  -   Braxton Brothers (from their 2004 album called Rollin') 17. Ballicki Bone  -  Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (from their 2009 album also called Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) 18. Biggest Part Of Me   -  by the band Ambrosia (from their 1980 album One Eighty) 19. Lady (You Bring Me Up)   -  Commodores (from their 1981 album In The Pocket) 20. Special Day  -  Jaheim (from his 2002 album Love Ghetto) 21.  People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul (Remix)  -   James Brown, Fred Wesley and the JB's  (from the 1988 album Motherlode) Next Bonus Episode: August 15th, or 15 August 2026 Road Trip Episode Volume 1: June 27th, or 27 June 2026 This entire episode was curated and edited by the host and director of the Musical Circle, Ben Charles. This episode was both produced by Ben Charles and Melissa Rodriguez.

The Alternatives Part IV (4) (Episode 111)

Welcome to Episode 111 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. This is the 2nd showcase episode of the year and our 4th Alternatives episode of the Alternatives showcase series on the Musical Circle. Ben puts together a musical story within this episode that not only deals with redemption but also reflection and the hope of satisfaction. Ben returns to 100% mental capacity as the Musical Circle returns to weekly episodes for real this time. Here are all the songs in this episode: 1. Heavy  - The Marias (from their 2021 album Cinema) 2. Trying Times  -  James Blake (from his 2026 album Trying Times) 3. Green Eyes - Arlo Parks (from their 2021 album Collapsed In Sunbeams) 4. Needed You  - Active Child (2026) 5. Echo From The Flames  -  Tom Misch (from their 2026 album Full Circle) 6. How Hard Can It Be?  -  by the singer Slowe (2026) 7. To Ease You  -  Men I Trust (from their 2025 album Equus Caballus) 8. Don't Call My Name - Skinshape (from their 2017 album Live and Love) 9. I Just Wanna Shine  -  Fitz and the Tantrums (from their 2019 album All The Feels) 10. Bad Dream  - Wallows (from their 2024 album Model) 11. Carousel  -  Cannons  (from their 2026 album Everything Glows) 12. To Kingdom Come  -  Passion Pit (from their 2009 album Manners) 13. Cherry Blossom  -  Empire Of The Sun (from their 2024 album Ask That God) 14. Lucky Again  -  Lykke Li (2026) 15. How Can I Make It Ok?   -   Wolf Alice (from their 2021 album Blue Weekend) 16. Snap Out Of It  - Arctic Monkeys (from their 2013 album A.M.)  17. Social Cues - Cage The Elephant (from their 2019 album Social Cues) 18. Dashboard  -  Modest Mouse (from their 2007 album We Were Gone Before The Ship Sank) 19. Ode To My Family  -  The Cranberries (from their 1994 album No Need To Argue) 20. Heaven Or Las Vegas  -  Cocteau Twins (from their 1990 album Heaven Or Las Vegas) 21. This Is The Life  -  Two Door Cinema Club (from their 2010 album Tourist History) 22. It All Feels Right  -  Washed Out (from their 2013 album Paracosm) 23. My Kind Of Woman  -  Mac DeMarco (from their 2012 album called Two or 2)  24. The Ghost Inside  -  Broken Bells (from their 2010 album Broken Bells) 25. Birch Tree  -  Strawberry Guy (from their 2019 album Taking My Time To Be) The Musical Circle returns on the 15th of May, or May 15th, 2026, with episode 112 titled, "Musical Peace Of Mind." Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Derek (our new advisor), Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez, Ben Charles, and Jasmine Nichols Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Jasmine Nichols, and Derek Williams Special Contributors: John Rogers and Kevin Truman Directed By: Ben Charles

The Time Warp Episode (Episode 110)

Welcome to Episode 110 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben explains why this episode came out a day later than usual because of personal issues. Ben also makes this a special 2000's themed episode, highlighting songs from the 2000's. There is a lot of variety on this episode, and Ben shares a few stories on why these songs are on here. Ben makes an announcement about the next showcase episode which is The Alternatives Part IV (4) that will happen on Thursday. Here are all the songs in order on this episode: 1. It's Gonna Be Me  -  NSYNC  (from their 2000 album No Strings Attached)  2. Stronger  -  Britney Spears (from her 2000 album Oops, I Did It Again) 3. It's My Life  -   Bon Jovi (from the 2000 album Crush) 4. Independent Women Part 1  -   Destiny's Child (from their 2001 album Survivor)  5. Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue (from her 2001 album Fever)  6. Complicated   -  Avril Lavigne (from her 2002 album Let Go)  7.  Headstrong  -  Trapt (from their 2002 self-named album Trapt)  8. In My Place  -   Coldplay (from their 2002 album A Rush Of Blood To The Head) 9. White Flag  -  Dido (from her 2003 album Life For Rent) 10. Me Myself and I  -  Beyonce (from her 2003 album Dangerously In Love) 11. Shut Up  -   The Black Eyed Peas (from their 2003 album Elephunk) 12. The Weekend  -  Michael Gray (2004) 13. Call On Me  - Eric Prydz (2004) 14. Feeling Good  -  Michael Buble (from his 2005 album It's Time) 15. Be Without You  -  Mary J. Blige (from her 2005 album The Breakthrough) 16. Mas Que Nada  -  Sergio Mendes featuring the Black Eyed Peas (2006) 17. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani and Akon (from her 2006 album The Sweet Escape)  18. Smile  -  Lily Allen (2006) 19. In My Head  -  Queens Of The Stone Age (from their 2005 album Lullabies to Paralyze) 20. Thnks fr Th Mmrs (Thanks For The Memories)  -  Fall Out Boy (from their 2007 album Infinity On High)  21. Misery Business  -  Paramore (from their 2007 album Riot) 22. Cosmic Love  -  Florence + The Machine (from their 2009 album Lungs) 23. Say It Right  -  Nelly Furtado (from her 2006 album Loose) 24. What Goes Around, Comes Around  - Justin Timberlake (2006)   25. Superstar  -  Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos (from his 2007 album The Cool) The Musical Circle will return on the 9th of April, or April 9th, 2026, with episode 111 that will be titled, "The Alternatives Part IV (4)" Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Derek (our new advisor), Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez and Jasmine Nichols Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Jasmine Nichols, and Derek Williams Special Contributors: John Rogers and Kevin Truman Directed By: Ben Charles