Blair's Blues And Other News

Ben is a filmmaker and men’s mental health advocate who runs the charity Talk Club. He talks about the transformative conversations that resulted from touring his documentary film ‘Steve’, inspired by the suicide of his best friend, moving from the world of advertising to more ethically-focused creative work, and how he takes control of his own mental fitness (with a little help from his kids, pancakes, and Pharell.)Listen along to Ben’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:Otis Redding - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay (01:48)Arctic Monkeys - From Ritz to Rubble (06:06)Talk Talk - It’s My Life (09:54)The Jam - That’s Entertainment (22:19)Pharrell Williams - Happy (26:23)Smokey Robinson - Tears of a Clown (29:37)The Rifles - You Win Some (43:36)The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand (48:34)Oasis - Wonderwall (50:54)Gavin Thorpe and Talk Club - Soul to Save (54:25)Ben’s Twitter links: @benakers, @TalkClubUK, @Madewith_ and @ourkidsourlivesResources/Links:Ben’s TEDx Talk ‘How Do You Stop Men Taking