The M-Word with Ben Earl

Follow The M-Word with Ben Earl
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a deeply personal journey to explore meaning, mastery and magic. Welcome to 'The M Word'.

Studio52


    • Feb 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The M-Word with Ben Earl

    #24: London Underground

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 19:36


    In this episode Ben talks about the London Underground event at Studio52… and not much else. He definitely doesn't mention pigeons, grasshoppers or bee's. Nope.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #23 - Ninja Cats, Guy Hollingworth and Encountering a Sociopath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 32:19


    Episode 23: Ninja Cats, Guy Hollingworth and Encountering a Sociopath. In this episode Ben talks about being a brave boy, the Olympics being boring, a new way to do the Javelin, being featured in a magic magazine, the hidden secrets within Inside Out, slaying laymen, a mouth full of needles, ninja cats, chimp flips, Guy Hollingworth and the trials and tribulations of encountering a sociopath… DING! Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #22 - #MANQUEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 23:11


    In this episode Ben talks about a car-based depth illusion, suspending disbelief, coming 'off the dome', the Mona Lisa, Card On Ceiling, the Spanish way, being jacked-up on sugar, mental health, Marcus Aurelius, sucking eggs, a secret burp, Ferrero Rocher, Brioche, slaying a dragon and rescuing a village from bandits. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #21 - Shut Up Brian!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 23:06


    In this episode Ben talks about self-indulgent therapy, a beautiful gift, a manly misting, the musical conspiracy, broken jackets and missing salt, intermittent fasting, having the same magic books, Interstellar, Pink Floyd, candles, a transcendent brownie, her first word and establishes that he is the pyjama king. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #20 - Darren's Rude Entrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 24:35


    In this Episode Ben discusses the last 12 months at Studio52, a psychological block, the 52 lives on Instagram, the birth of a new human, Dave is the best origins, stress testing, Inside Out details, Las Vegas, a large package, Darren's rude entrance, no respect for the art of podcast, a child's guitar and a terrible ending. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #19 - Twelve Days of Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 48:53


    In this episode Ben broadcasts live on Instagram while discussing, Ricky Jay, Bill Malone, distracting teenagers, adjusting to civilian life, Vernon, escaping reality, building things, avoiding the noise, connections, reflections and exploring the self Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #18 - I'm Starting Inside You (The Inside Out Lecture Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 15:01


    In this bonus episode Ben discusses the contents of The Inside Out Lecture and the pronunciation of croissant, mischievous and sloth. He uses words to talk about words, Triumph, a Sandwich routine, a Transposition that isn't, a universal ruse, imagination failure, ear worms and being ‘out of beans' for over ten years. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #17 - We Are All Still Wearing Nappies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 25:06


    In this episode Ben talks about the one year anniversary of Studio52, being ‘talked out', new directions, the revival of the Instagram Live talks, Tony Chang, Jared Kopf a surprise guest, robots and the similarities between magic and the Uncanny Valley. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #16 - A New Golden Age of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 31:42


    In this episode Ben talks about the Deep Magic Seminars, the stuff that nobody sees, throwing kids into swimming pools, lying on a rock like a lizard, Spartan kicking wasps, commercial feedback loops, dying like a dog in a hot car and having adventures in the grey. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic

    #15 - When Benjamin Earl Fooled Penn & Teller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 41:06


    In this episode Benjamin Earl discusses his experience on 'Penn & Teller Fool Us' in 2010. He discusses his motivations, anxieties and the opportunities which presented themselves after he won the show! (This recording was made while broadcasting live on Instagram). Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #14 A Harp Called Susan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 40:19


    In this episode Ben discusses Palm Juice, making breakfast with Whitney Houston, slow-motion riots, Batman voice-messages, The Shift #3, experiencing real magic, looking back at old projects, drinking quietly on the mic and the potential of a secret podcast. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #13 A Cluster of Silver Clams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 32:20


    In this episode Ben talks about running into a tree, startling a horse, building a robot, the mysterious Tristan Lefleur, Taoism, mullet combs, riding the back of a dolphin, eating kelp in a cave and we the M-Word has a live phone call with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #12 - Reflecting on 'Live'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 46:23


    In this episode Ben reflected on the largest project of his career, STUDIO52|LIVE|. A magic event over 52 days in lenghth ending in a marthon 24 hour charity live stream. For the first time hear the behind the scenes stories from his dicsussioned with David Copperfield, Steve Forte, David Blaine, Uri Geller and many many more!   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #11 The Unprincipled Trickster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 30:48


    In this episode Ben talks about stallions, meaning, escaping the tyranny of the individual, a new kind of magic show, homework from David Williamson and questions whether a hotdog is a sandwich. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic   

    #10 - The Incredible Flying Caterpillar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 35:50


    In this episode Ben talks about beach shorts, birdsong and Snow White. He gives a caterpillar new home and repeatedly deconstructs a simple card trick in order to reveal many complex possibilities.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic   

    #9 - Bigger Than Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 31:39


    In this episode Ben talks about Studio52, the search for happiness, loneliness, narcissism, teamwork, community, feeling incomplete, the desire to do something special and how Instagram has caused him to lose his mind.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic   

    #8 - Too Many Bananas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 28:22


    In this episode Ben discusses dancing to Footloose, producing a swan, deep-rooted insecurity, ‘Art', happiness, Bourbon biscuits and the Groundhog Day effect.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #7 - Think, Examine & Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 35:36


    In this episode Ben talks about filming gorillas, Friday nights, Ryan Gosling, love, practice, architecture, design, movement, puppetry, archery, flow, handrails and Google helps him to pronounce a name.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #6 - Community is Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 38:41


    In this episode Ben talks about bunkering down, film, TV, strange sex noises, turning it up to eleven, banishing jugglers, greatness, kindness and chorizo with lime.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #5 - Like A Fox Eating Popcorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 30:32


    In this episode Ben talks about deep basics, the Corona monster, survival skills, grey men, Jedi's, cards as weapons, Steph Curry, Zen, bad metaphors and drums up support to help an elderly friend. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #4 - Obsessed With Pigeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 37:18


    In this episode Ben discusses the ultimate question, Coronavirus, hot water bottles & drugs, becoming a gorilla and the magic of ambiguity.   Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #3 - Duelling With Wands

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 22:44


    In this episode Ben discusses Blackpool, ghosts, pigeon fanciers, broken dreams, kindness and the possibility of building something new. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #2 - Zombie Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 26:43


    In this episode Ben discusses the 'why' behind the 'what', meaning, connections, candles and communicating with zombie apocalypse survivors.  Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    #1 - A Strange Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 14:59


    In our First Episode, Ben finds himself battling with a buzz, laying the groundwork for the community and contemplating the realisation that starting something isn't as easy as it seems. Join magician and creative artist Ben Earl as he takes you on a captivating, deeply personal, journey to explore meaning and mastery within magic. Welcome to 'The M Word' You can find out more about Ben and Studio52 at Studio52magic.com If you have a question, you can email us at themword@studio52magic.com  You can also find us on: Instagram     instagram.com/Studio52 Facebook     facebook.com/Studio52magic Twitter          twitter.com/Studio52magic 

    Claim The M-Word with Ben Earl

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel