The Lessons Of Life (Episode 86)

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Friday, 29 August 2025 - 2 hours 2 minutes

Welcome to Episode 86 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben makes a special announcement at the beginning of the show, where Ben announces there is a new show that Ben himself will host. Musical Circle is not going anywhere, but the other new show will be in production in 2026. Meanwhile, Ben talks about the interview he had on Tuesday afternoon, and that interview will be out before the end of the week. Ben also debuts a couple of musicians for this episode, including the singers Laufey and Conan Gray. Here are all the songs in this episode:Yearly Jams Section1. A Cautionary Tale - Laufey (from her 2025 album A Matter of Time)2. With You - Jorja Smith (2025)3. Know Somebody - Ava Max (from her 2025 album called Don't Click Play)4. Vodka Cranberry - Conan Gray (from his 2025 album called Wishbone)Coffee Shop Section5. A Little More (Unplugged Version) - Ed Sheeran (2025)6. I'm With You - Vance Joy (from his 2018 album called Nation of Two)7. Shining - Mac Demarco (from his 2025 album Guitar)8. Safe In The World - Wolf Alice (from their 2025 album called The Clearing)New Waves Section9. Four Little Diamonds - Electric Light Orchestra (from their 1983 album Secret Messages)10. Carrie - Europe (from their 1986 album The Final Countdown)11. Rosanna - TOTO (from their 1981 album called TOTO 4)12. Through The Fire - Chaka Khan (from her 1984 album called I Feel For You)Free Space Song: Lean On My Love - Jon Batiste featuring Andra Day (from Jon Batiste's 2025 album called Big Money)Jazzy Checkpoint Section14. A Summer's Night Dream - Euge Groove (from his 2007 album Born 2 Groove)15. Pedal To The Metal - The Auratones (from their 2022 album Bada Bing)16. Too Good 2 Let Go - Eric Darius (2025)17. Confessions - BADBADNOTGOOD (from their 2014 album called Three (III))Alternative/Indie Section 18. Come On Home - Royel Otis (from their 2025 album called Hickey)19. Dizzy On The Comedown - Turnover (from their 2015 album called Peripheral Vision)20. Jinx - Crumb (from the 2019 album also called Jinx)21. Late Night - Foals (from their 2013 album called Holy Fire)2010s Section22. Stay With Me - Sam Smith (from his 2014 album In The Lonely Hour)23. Chandelier - Sia (from her 2015 album 1000 Forms of Fear)24. Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin (2012)25. Sacrifice (Remix) - The Weeknd featuring Swedish House Mafia (from The Weeknd's 2022 album Dawn FM: Alternate World)The Musical Circle will return on the 4th of September, or September 4th, 2025, with episode 87 that will be titled, "The 2 Year Anniversary". The episode will celebrate 2 years of the Musical Circle which Ben appreciates everyone who has been around for the journey.Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, 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 CharlesProducers and Editors: Melissa Rodriguez, Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Elizabeth Hughes Sound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Kevin Truman, and John RogersDirected By: Ben Charles

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