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Pantosplaining

Hosted by Ben Baker and John Matthews · arts · EN

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About this Podcast:

Ben Baker and John Matthews believe pantomime posters are historical documents. Very silly ones with loads of people off the telly telling knock knock jokes but little slices of history nonetheless. Join them in their exploration of this genuinely fascinating area of pop culture.

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Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Pantosplaining

What is Pantosplaining about?

Ben Baker and John Matthews believe pantomime posters are historical documents. Very silly ones with loads of people off the telly telling knock knock jokes but little slices of history nonetheless. Join them in their exploration of this genuinely fascinating area of pop culture.

Who hosts Pantosplaining?

Pantosplaining is hosted by Ben Baker and John Matthews. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has Pantosplaining covered recently?

Recent episodes include "PantoSplaining: Great Yarmouth 1982 (Part 3)" (2 July 2026, 21 minutes), "PantoSplaining: Great Yarmouth 1982 (Part 2)" (25 June 2026, 24 minutes), and "PantoSplaining: Great Yarmouth 1982 (Part 1)" (18 June 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does Pantosplaining publish?

Pantosplaining publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Pantosplaining?

Booking probability for Pantosplaining is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pantosplaining requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pantosplaining's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Pantosplaining?

The strongest fits for Pantosplaining are Artists, Writers & Performers. Pantosplaining has an arts audience.

About the host

Ben Baker and John Matthews hosts Pantosplaining, an arts podcast with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Jul 2, 202621 min

    Can Summer be really over already? Well, no - patently not - but your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are at the final part of Pantosplaining 's fond look back at the stars of "The Russ Abbot All Laughter Show" which...

  • Jun 25, 202624 minS1

    Its back to the ABC Great Yarmouth for more promised All Laughter - but what happens when Russ Abbot is off stage? Well, its brightened up by his support acts - Patti Sommers , Des Lane and the mighty, magnificent Les...

  • Jun 18, 202622 minS1

    Its summertime! What do you mean you didn't notice? Look out of your windows and see that the world is full of sunshine, smiles and your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews in their finest rolled up hankie hats slurping...

  • May 21, 202641 minS1

    Are you ready for the challenge of another Pantosplaining episode? Anneka Rice is and she leads this second performance of the 1984 "Aladdin" show we started last week - with a camera crew following closely and probably...

  • May 14, 202638 minS1

    We've got a panto so big and bulging with fantastic celebrity guest stars this time we're splitting it into two parts, missis! In part one, Ben Baker and John Matthews are at the Palace Theatre gazing up at the visages...

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  • Apr 16, 202650 minS1

    Did you hate that duck? Or are you 'Orville Friendly'? You'll be able to decide during this episode of "Pantosplaining", the Panto Poster Podcast in which Ben Baker and John Matthews run a nostalgic nit comb through...

  • Mar 12, 202650 minS1

    Hello campers! It's your favourite pop culture pick me ups Ben Baker and John Matthews on your internet tellies again with another pantomime poster from Britain's proud past. This month we've finally made it to Wales...

  • Feb 12, 202656 minS1

    Hello to Whale watchers, jellyheads, tash ticklers, puppet pals and Casson connoisseurs everywhere! Its time for another needlessly over-enthusiastic stare at a pantomime poster from history and whilst pantos themselves...

  • Jan 15, 202640 min

    Finally, PantoSplaining finds its way to God's own county...oh, never mind its Bradford. Just a bit of humour due to Ben Baker 's proximity to that city throughout his life as he shows John Matthews around the place as...

  • Dec 29, 202547 min

    "delightfully daft wit..." - Clair Woodward, The Sunday Times Hello Panto pals! Time for another loving deep dive into Ben Baker and John Matthews ' obsession with posters for pantomimes and the history of each event...

  • Dec 4, 202538 minS1

    Its time for another deep peep at a panto poster from the past as Ben Baker and John Matthews take an affectionate ogle at "Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood" performed at the Darlington Civic by children's...

  • Dec 2, 202540 minS1

    Ben Baker and John Matthews are pretty obsessional men. First came the sitcom ALF and now another of our big shared loves - panto posters. Listen or watch along to the pilot of "Pantosplaining" where we pluck a poster...

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