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Spieling The Beans

Tom Gbe

Booking Overview

Playwrights, performers, and media figures unpack the craft behind compelling stories—what hooks audiences and why narratives matter. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit when you want talent who can speak clearly about messaging, audience engagement, and cultural impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

spielingthebeans@gmail.com

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Host

Tom Gbe - Storyteller host of Spieling The Beans, focused on how stories are told and how powerful narratives engage audiences. Works as a creator/interviewer engaging comedians, writers, journalists, politi...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Highly visible storytellers and narrative-makers: established playwrights/poets/performers, prominent writers/journalists, and recognized film/theatre directors or public-facing creatives/policy figures who can articulate storytelling craft and audience impact.
Required Achievements:  
Major awards or fellowships (e.g., MBE/FRSL, multi-award wins), Credits with major cultural institutions (national theatres, major networks/streamers), High-profile acting/performing or widely distributed works, Leadership roles in film/theatre projects tied to major festivals or releases

Recent Guest Discussions

Dame Judi Dench - Storycraft And The Role Of Powerful Storytelling (as Framed By The Podcast Theme).

Inua Ellams MBE FRSL - Craft Of Writing/story Development And Audience Hook—how He Gets Audiences Engaged And Why Narratives Matter.

Lisa Barros DSa - Storytelling Choices For Film And Audience Engagement (as Framed By The Podcast Theme).

Glenn Leyburn - Directing Approach And Translating Story For Screen (as Framed By The Podcast Theme).

Recent Topics

Theatre, Playwriting, Poetry, Journalism, Film

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Spieling The Beans
:

S8 Ep5: Simon Evans

September 01, 2026

My guest today is Simon Evans, director and co-adaptor of Cyrano de Bergerac for the Royal Shakespeare Company, starring Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding, currently playing its West End transfer at the Noël Coward Theatre. He became a very familiar face during the pandemic with the BBC TV series Staged, which he wrote, directed and co-starred in, with Michael Sheen and David Tennant, all playing exaggerated versions of themselves. A prolific theatre director, his productions also include...

S8 Ep4: Dame Judi Dench

May 05, 2026

My guest for this episode of Spieling The Beans is Dame Judi Dench. You know who she is. Recorded 9th April 2026.

S8 Ep3: Inua Ellams MBE FRSL

February 13, 2026

My guest this episode is the globally-renowned, multi-award-winning playwright, poet, and performer, Inua Ellams MBE FRSL, whose work has been produced by the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and BBC / Disney+'s Doctor Who, to name just three. Research Producer: Eileen Gbagbo

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Spieling The Beans
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How do I get in touch with Spieling The Beans?

Spieling The Beans is hosted by Tom Gbe. Its publicly listed email is spielingthebeans@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Spieling The Beans?

The publicly listed email for Spieling The Beans: spielingthebeans@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Spieling The Beans have?

Podseeker estimates Spieling The Beans reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Spieling The Beans?

Spieling The Beans typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Highly visible storytellers and narrative-makers: established playwrights/poets/performers, prominent writers/journalists, and recognized film/theatre directors or public-facing creatives/policy figures who can articulate storytelling craft and audience impact. Common among recent guests: Major awards or fellowships (e.g., MBE/FRSL, multi-award wins); Credits with major cultural institutions (national theatres, major networks/streamers); High-profile acting/performing or widely distributed works. Recent guests include Dame Judi Dench, Inua Ellams MBE FRSL, and Lisa Barros DSa.

How hard is it to get booked on Spieling The Beans?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Spieling The Beans cover?

Recent episodes cover Theatre, Playwriting, Poetry, Journalism, and Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

spielingthebeans@gmail.com

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