The #MasterOfMirth enters 2021 with a revised edition of one of his 2020 podcast offerings that never made it to the web due to you-know-what… Expect mishaps and moans as Ben takes a stroll to escape a group holiday arranged … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty Three: There’s a Reason Why We Don’t… Read More »

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Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty Three: There’s a Reason Why We Don’t…

The #MasterOfMirth brings you his 2020 festive special, accidently featuring his sole agent and business manager, Tony Tatting, Jr. (Geoff Motley). Entirely what you’d expect from Ben for the Yuletide holiday! Written & Performed by Richard Usher & Geoff Motley, … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty Two: Ben Bernard’s Christmas Carol Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty Two: Ben Bernard’s Christmas Carol

The #MasterOfMirth has taken up the mindful art of Yoga, largely at the suggestion of the lovely Mrs Bernard. Struggling with “The Tree” pose, Ben is soon rueing the day he listened to Delia’s advice and explains why the lockdown … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty One: Yogi Ben Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty One: Yogi Ben

The #MasterOfMirth is caught on the telephone by his old pal Cecil, and it can take a long time to end such a call. Join Ben as he attempts to end the conversation and explain his approach to a certain … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty: The Hanging Up Procedure Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Forty: The Hanging Up Procedure

The #MasterOfMirth returns with some bathroom inspired words of wisdom. Join Ben as he discusses body sprays, people on buses, the slow wake up from lockdown and a whole host of irritations… Written & Performed by Richard UsherEdited and Produced … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Nine: Five Signs of Irritation Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Nine: Five Signs of Irritation

The #MasterOfMirth is making the most of the good weather to spend some time in his garden shed. There is a good reason why in these unusual times, as Ben will explain… Written & Performed by Richard UsherEdited and Produced … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Eight: Shelf Isolation Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Eight: Shelf Isolation

The #MasterOfMirth is back, and desperately trying to stay off wife Delia’s radar after a recent telling off by his GP. Is Ben towing the line, or has he given in to cake-based temptation…? Written & Performed by Richard Usher … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Seven: Temptation Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Seven: Temptation

The #MasterOfMirth is also the master of the Christmas shop! Join Ben for this festive episode, and learn the secrets of preparing the perfect Yuletide experience… Written & Performed by Richard UsherEdited and Produced by Richard UsherBen Bernard Theme by … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Six: The Art of Christmas Past! Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Six: The Art of Christmas Past!

The #MasterOfMirth has found himself a gig as an instore Santa. However, Ben soon discovers that such a plum role can attract the wrong element! Written & Performed by Richard UsherEdited and Produced by Richard UsherBen Bernard Theme by John … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Five: Ben’s Pre-Christmas Message Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Five: Ben’s Pre-Christmas Message

The #MasterOfMirth is on the hunt for a get well soon card, a somewhat speculative purchase. He soon discovers that as things ramp up towards the Festive season, so the selection of “normal” greetings cards begins to decrease… Written & … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Four: The First Day of Christmas?!? Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Four: The First Day of Christmas?!?

As the latest General Election draws ever closer the #MasterOfMirth finds himself going to extreme lengths to avoid helping independent candidate Ellis Earby in his campaign… Written & Performed by Richard UsherEdited and Produced by Richard UsherBen Bernard Theme by … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Three: Political Shenanigans Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Three: Political Shenanigans

Barry Bernard has got himself a part-time job as a dog walker, which means poor old Ben has to do his fatherly duty and chaperone his son for his first solo walk. The cuddly hound soon has the pair sized … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Two: Canine Commotion Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty Two: Canine Commotion

The recent spells of what some might call “bad” weather has found the #MasterOfMirth in a somewhat unique situation, using technology to help out his mother-in-law and neighbour Eddie Evans, but not how you might expect… Written & Performed by … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty One: Weather Watcher Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty One: Weather Watcher

The #MasterOfMirth has a somewhat unique relationship with the so-called “cold callers” that are the bane of most people’s lives. When his telephone rings Ben settles back with his cup of tea and prepares for a good natter… Written & … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty: Cold Callers Warmly Welcomed Read More »

Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Thirty: Cold Callers Warmly Welcomed

The #MasterOfMirth has been struck down by the “Cleethorpes Hack” – and we don’t mean a dodgy journalist on the local paper! Ailing from a seasonal cold our favourite stand-up discusses his methods for ridding himself of germs and bugs… … Blog Off, Ben Bernard! Episode Twenty Nine: Under the Weather Read More »

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