What's The Trick?
Claim This Podcastby Ben Hanlin
Podcast Overview
<p>How do you take a spark of an idea and turn it into something original, finished, and unforgettable?</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Join Ben Hanlin as he interviews Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Content Creators and asks them, “What’s The Trick?”</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/13/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
Brian Conley: How He Became Saturday Night TV’s Biggest Star
<p>Brian Conley reveals how he went from performing in clubs and warming up television audiences to becoming one of Britain’s biggest Saturday night entertainers, regularly reaching 15 million viewers. </p><br><p>He shares the lessons behind his longevity, including how to handle nerves, make every opportunity count, reinvent your career and truly connect with a live audience.</p><br><p>If you want to being a long lasting career in television, this episode breaks down what actually works.</p><br><p>This episode is for:</p><p>- Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)</p><p>- Business owners and entrepreneurs</p><p>- Speakers and presenters</p><p>- Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>About Ben Hanlin:</p><p>Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.</p><br><p>About the podcast:</p><p>"What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.</p><br><p>Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.</p><br><p>🎧 Listen / Watch:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><p>Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><br><p>📩 Work with Ben:</p><p>https://www.benhanlin.com/</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>FOLLOW BEN:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag</p><p>Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>🎤 FOLLOW BRIAN:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbrianconley/</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>How do creative people turn ideas into reality?</p><p>Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 17, 2026
Brent F: How 'The Simpsons' and 'The Office US' Were Really Written
<p>Emmy Award-winning writer Brent Forrester reveals what really happened inside the writers’ rooms of The Simpsons and The Office, from the pressure of pitching jokes to the techniques used to generate unforgettable stories.</p><br><p>He also explains how to create a genuinely collaborative environment, why great comedy begins with vulnerability and why aspiring artists should stop waiting for permission to make their work.</p><br><p>If you want to learn how to become a professional tv comedy writer, this episode breaks down what actually works.</p><br><p>This episode is for:</p><p>- Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)</p><p>- Business owners and entrepreneurs</p><p>- Speakers and presenters</p><p>- Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation</p><br><p>Check out our sponsor, the Podcast Rooms for all of your video podcast needs: podcast-room.com</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>About Ben Hanlin:</p><p>Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.</p><br><p>About the podcast:</p><p>"What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.</p><br><p>Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.</p><br><p>🎧 Listen / Watch:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><p>Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><br><p>📩 Work with Ben:</p><p>https://www.benhanlin.com/</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>FOLLOW BEN:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag</p><p>Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>🎤 FOLLOW BRENT:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brentforrestercomedy</p><p>Website: https://www.brentforrester.com/about</p><br><p>How do creative people turn ideas into reality?</p><p>Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 10, 2026
Henry Lewis: How 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Became a Global Comedy Empire
<p>Henry Lewis reveals how a late-night production performed to tiny audiences grew into The Play That Goes Wrong, a West End phenomenon that has now reached more than 50 countries. He shares the persistence, testing, creative collaboration and business decisions behind Mischief’s success and explains why finishing an imperfect idea is often more valuable than waiting for perfection.</p><br><p>This episode is for:</p><p>- Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)</p><p>- Business owners and entrepreneurs</p><p>- Speakers and presenters</p><p>- Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>About Ben Hanlin:</p><p>Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.</p><br><p>About the podcast:</p><p>"What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.</p><br><p>Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.</p><br><p>🎧 Listen / Watch:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><p>Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin</p><br><p>📩 Work with Ben:</p><p>https://www.benhanlin.com/</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>FOLLOW BEN:</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag</p><p>Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>🎤 FOLLOW HENRY LEWIS:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrylewis</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>What is this episode about?</p><p>This episode explains how to create a global hit theatre show.</p><br><p>How do creative people turn ideas into reality?</p><p>Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is What's The Trick??
<p>How do you take a spark of an idea and turn it into something original, finished, and unforgettable?</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Join Ben Hanlin as he interviews Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Content Creators and asks them, “What’s The Trick?”</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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