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What's The Trick?, page 2
by Ben Hanlin · English
How do you take a spark of an idea and turn it into something original, finished, and unforgettable? In this conversation, we sit down with some of The World’s most creative people and get geeky about their creative process. The breakthroughs, the failures, the step-by-step hard work that audiences never see. Join Ben Hanlin as he interviews Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Content Creators and asks them, “What’s The Trick?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matt Richardson: Why Most Comedians Never Make It
Matt Richardson explains why most comedians don’t “make it,” focusing on the comedy grind: writing/trying bits in clubs, building routines organically, and staying motivated by enjoying performance.
8 May 2026 · 1h 4m · 28 chaptersEaster Special: What 10 Creative Guests Taught Me About Making Things That Work
This Easter Special is a roundup of advice from episodes 1–10 of “What’s The Trick,” plus Ben’s “Fast Five” with Jeremy Vine.
27 Mar 2026 · 40m · 16 chaptersMatt Denton: How we built BB-8 for Star Wars
The creative and technical processes behind the creation of animatronics in film, with a particular emphasis on BB-8 from Star Wars.
20 Mar 2026 · 57m · 18 chaptersThe Hoosiers: How We Wrote Worried About Ray
The Hoosiers: How We Wrote Worried About Ray
13 Mar 2026 · 48m · 22 chaptersJack Savoretti: How to Build a Music Career Without Depending on the Industry
In this episode, Ben Hanlin interviews singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti, who shares insights into his unconventional journey in the music industry.
6 Mar 2026 · 51m · 16 chaptersDom Joly: How to Make Comedy That Lasts 25 Years (Trigger Happy TV)
How to Make Comedy That Lasts 25 Years (Trigger Happy TV)
27 Feb 2026 · 1h 2m · 28 chaptersPulp Kitchen: How to Build a Successful Podcast
The podcast explores the creative processes of various artists, examining their journeys and the hard work behind their successes.
20 Feb 2026 · 1h · 25 chaptersAmelia Sordell: How to Create a Personal Brand
A podcast that dives deep into the creative process of various artists, exploring how they turn ideas into reality.
13 Feb 2026 · 1h 5m · 25 chaptersOwen Cutts: How I made music with Stormzy
This episode dives deep into the realistic processes of music creation, exploring the intricacies, pressures, and collaborative nature of songwriting and production.
6 Feb 2026 · 52m · 19 chaptersScott Bennett: How to Become a Full-Time Comedian (at 38 years old)
In this episode of *What's The Trick?*, host Ben Hanlin interviews comedian Scott Bennett, who shares insights into the journey of becoming a full-time comedian later in life.
30 Jan 2026 · 56m · 22 chaptersMatthew Barry: How to Become a TV Screenwriter (Sabrina, EastEnders, and The Guest)
This podcast explores the creative processes of some of the world’s most inventive individuals, including comedians, musicians, and writers.
23 Jan 2026 · 43m · 14 chaptersDan Rhodes: How to Become YouTube’s Biggest Magician
Magician Dan Rhodes explains how he became YouTube’s most-followed magician by building short-form content during lockdown, using repeatable “content buckets,” and staying consistent while adapting…
16 Jan 2026 · 42m · 12 chaptersTom Basden: How to Make a Career as a TV & Film Writer
Tom Basden discusses how to build a career as a TV/film comedy writer, using his feature debut The Ballad of Wallace Island as the main case study.
9 Jan 2026 · 45m · 19 chaptersSimon Brodkin: How to Become a Stand-up Comedian
In this episode of *What's The Trick?*, host Ben Hanlin interviews comedian Simon Brodkin, known for his character Lee Nelson.
2 Jan 2026 · 45m · 20 chaptersMatt Edmondson: How to Create a Global Board Game
How Matt Edmondson (Format Games) turns “format” ideas into board games, then licenses and sells them globally, including getting titles into John Lewis and Walmart.
19 Dec 2025 · 54m · 18 chaptersAndy Nyman: How to Become a Successful Actor
Andy Nyman discusses what it takes to build a long acting career, how he handles auditions (especially self-tapes), how he manages nerves by reframing them as excitement, and how his writing process…
12 Dec 2025 · 50m · 16 chaptersCallie Hart: How to Write a Best-selling Book (Quicksilver)
How Callie Hart wrote and sold Quicksilver, a romantasy (romance + fantasy) hit, and why the genre is booming—especially via BookTok/TikTok and audio/viral clips.
5 Dec 2025 · 54m · 17 chaptersNiall Gray: How to go Viral on TikTok
Niall Gray explains how his TikTok parody “daytime TV” style and the viral audio “Catch flights, not feelings” took off, plus his creative workflow, collaborations, and burnout.
28 Nov 2025 · 44m · 22 chaptersSimon Squibb: How to Create Viral Social Media Content
Episode 1 of “What’s the Trick” focuses on how entrepreneur Simon Squibb creates viral social media content, why he goes live so often, and how he turns personal knowledge into repeatable audience…
21 Nov 2025 · 44m · 16 chaptersWhat's The Trick? (Trailer)
The trailer for “What’s The Trick?” explores how creative people turn early ideas into unforgettable work, focusing on the creative process behind comedy specials, bestselling books, and viral videos.
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