The Mellob Experience - Ben Mellor

Starting in February 2022, The Mellob Experience is a culture show hosted by myself and Jacob Edwards! We chat about a variety of topics such as books, films, TV shows, and more... often featuring a selection of guests bringing their own expertise!

Video Special: Interviewing Ellie Dixon

P.S. Excuse the audio quality issues - I did not edit the video! I simply appeared!

Season Two

URN • 11th December 2022

Super Sister Sounds

In our final episode of 2022, Ben & Jacob both bring on their sisters as special guests! So tune in to hear a good ol' family catch-up, discussions about musicals, and our classic book chatter!

URN • 4th December 2022

Dark Celluloid Conundrums

In this very special edition of the Mellob Experience, Ben & Jacob interview the President of the Dark Celluloid society! With an emphasis on independent films, what is there not to love? Additionally, we had the prestigious honour of announcing the winner for the 4th day of URNmas competition.

URN • 6th November 2022

Refined Museum Boys

In this episode of The Mellob Experience, Ben and Jacob return as a classic duo to talk about a range of cultural topics. We have museums, graphic novels, and more! Not only that, but there is a twist... as Jacob is not actually in the studio...

URN • 23rd October 2022

Spoopy Flo(w)

In this episode of The Mellob Experience: Ben and Jacob, alongside special guest Flo, discuss all things Halloween & spooky! We discuss spoopy books, frightening films, as well as an announcement for Jacob and Flo's upcoming daytime show! Finally, we kickstart our competition - listen in!

URN • 9th October 2022

McLovin' and McFly

In our very first show of SEASON TWO of The Mellob Experience, we have a chat about the book 'The Christmasaurus', a classic ramble on the rom-com '500 Days of Summer', as well as witness Ben listen to McFly for the very first time!

Season One

URN • 12th June 2022

This Is The Actual Season Finale, Promise

To round out the end of the academic year, Ben and Jacob return to their roots and have a good old-fashioned natter about books! This, paired with a: (Ben) new-found discovery / (Jacob) pre-existing love of charity shopping, makes for a real heart-warming end to the year.

URN • 29th May 2022

Lovey-dovey Education

Who would've ever expected Ben to watch a popular contemporary show? Well, in this episode tune in to find out his thoughts on Sex Education - joined by a fitting guest, girlfriend Jasmine! Not only that, the duo play some songs from the Arcane Original Soundtrack

URN • 16th May 2022

Surprise Mozovision

Turns out, broadcasting continues into exam season! So, come listen to a surprised Ben and Jacob return the studio to chat about books, Eurovision, and mental health! Not only are we joined by the fantastic Izzy Morris... but we complete every segment in a timely manner!

URN • 1st May 2022

A Heart-stopping End To Season 1

The 2021/22 academic year finally draws to a close, and so does this run of The Mellob Experience! Ben and Jacob are joined by a special guest to discuss the brand-new Netflix hit 'Heartstopper', but also more... Shockingly, we manage to cover every segment! With such organisational skill, you must tune in.

URN • 17th April 2022

The Duke's Gambit

In this episode of The Mellob Experience, we see the Mell of the Mellob sit down with a special guest to chat about the Netflix show The Queen's Gambit! Will we ever find a way not to overrun other sections? Probably not! Come hear URN's Head of Speech Alex Duke.

URN • 3rd April 2022

The Return of Poet Ob

In this episode of The Mellob Experience, host Jacob makes his grand return to the live radio broadcasting stage! Equipped with an extensive knowledge of poetry, can he win over GCSE-English-Lit-Hater Ben? In addition to poetry, we chat music and travel!

URN • 20th March 2022

One-Man Solo Rambling Hour

In today's Mellob Experience, Ben is joined by... nobody! Unfortunately, Jacob is away performing in the semi-finals of A Capella in London. Join this episode to listen to an angry lonely man ramble about a particular bookish universe, various movies and shows, and the mystery special segment!

URN • 6th March 2022

We 100% Stick To The Script

In today's Mellob Experience, co-hosts Ben and Jacob are joined by the wonderful Sarina, in a discussion about 'The Apprentice' (which goes off-topic alot), books (which also goes off-topic alot), and a special segment we can't quite figure out ourselves!

URN • 20th February 2022

Bookworm Bonanza

In today's Mellob Experience, host Ben and special guest Jacob discuss how they got into reading, books they enjoy, and much more! Also includes a special segment on Ben's experience with anxiety.