In the very very iconic Episode 69 of Life in Bold, host Ben Hawes sits down with Mike Andronico, an Astoria-based musician and tech review journalist for CNN Underscored, to talk about his journey into music, friendship, and creative expression.

Mike opens up about finding new friendships through band life, balancing two active music projects, and the release of Ghost Tour’s upcoming EP.Mike's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mike_andronicoBen's Insta: : https://www.instagram.com/benhawesHQThis milestone episode 69 also features a live performance of Mike’s original Ghost Tour song “NBA Playoffs” — a heartfelt track that goes way deeper than basketball.Whether you're a fellow musician, a late bloomer creative, or just here for the vibes (and the fact that it's episode 69), you’ll love this conversation.Keywords: Mike Andronico podcast, Ghost Tour band, NBA Playoffs song, Life in Bold episode 69, musician friendships, adult creativity, indie music Brooklyn, Queens, Ghost Tour EP, creative late bloomers, Ben Hawes podcast, music and identity, live music podcast, funny episode 69 podcast, NYC musicians, music friendships.

In this episode of Life in Bold, I sit down with comedian, cabaret star, and international man of intrigue David Mills.We talk about everything from working with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in Florence Foster Jenkins, to building a comedy career across San Francisco, New York, and London, to the magic of sitting on a stool and saying something funny.We also get into:Why London comedy audiences are differentHow stand-up and cabaret overlap (and where they don’t)What it means to reinvent yourself—again and againWhy boldness doesn’t always mean being loud and bigDavid shares hilarious stories, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of advice only a sharp, stylish comic who’s seen it all can give.💬 Tell us in the comments what “being bold” means to you.🔔 Subscribe for more bold conversations with artists, creatives, and people doing things their own way.📌 Follow David MillsInstagram: @davidmillsdeptSubstack: Quality Time with David Mills📌 Follow me (Ben Hawes)Instagram: @benhawesHQCreative Work: https://benhawesHQ.com🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

In Episode 68 of Life in Bold, Ben Hawes sits down with Sarah Batchu, a bold first-time candidate for New York City Council in District 2.

From knocking on doors to fighting for housing justice, Sarah is running a grassroots campaign focused on equity, housing, public health, and a healthy dose of queer visibility.

She shares stories from the trail (including a surprise “I love Sarah Batchu!” moment), her deep roots in public service, and her commitment to making NYC a city where everyone can thrive.

Q: What’s her vision for District 2?
A city that works for everyone — not just the wealthy. That means building affordable housing, expanding mental health care, and protecting public hospitals like Beth Israel.

Q: How does she support LGBTQ+ New Yorkers?
By fighting for gender-affirming care, investing in queer youth, and pushing back on policies that harm trans communities.

Q: What makes her different from other candidates?
Sarah’s worked in City Hall, built programs for underserved youth, and led on-the-ground community efforts in the Lower East Side.

Visit sarahbatchu.nyc to learn more, donate, or find your early voting location before the June 24th primary.

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In this episode of Life in Bold, I (Ben Hawes!) sit down with the absolutely iconic Liz Coin—actor, improviser, and full-on clown—to talk about what it actually means to live boldly as an artist. Liz gets real about bombing on stage, finding joy in the flop, and why letting her 11-year-old self run the show might be the best decision she’s ever made.

We get into clowning, perfectionism, social media, grief, self-trust, and what happens when you finally stop trying to be someone else and just… become a weirdo on purpose. This convo is full of heart, hilarity, and some serious creative truth bombs.

She’s off to Edinburgh Fringe, I just dropped my EP, and we both agree—feet on the floor is where the magic happens.—

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In this honest and deeply relatable episode, Host Ben Hawes sits down with fellow musical comedian and performer Seann Cantatore for her third time on Life in Bold.

The two dive into the messy reality of pursuing creative dreams—the comparison traps, the Instagram illusions, and why “killing it” doesn’t always feel like success.

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Are you ready to make 2025 the year you finally step up your social media game? In this solo Life in Bold episode, I’m diving deep into the 3 traps that stop so many of us from posting as much as we should—and why those traps are holding you back from greatness.

⚡ Disclaimer: This isn’t about your work or stage performances. It’s about showing up authentically online, embracing the awkwardness, and discovering the freedom to create without overthinking.

Here’s what we’re tackling:

If you’re done letting fear, judgment, or perfectionism hold you back, this episode is your permission slip to post boldly, imperfectly, and unapologetically.

Let’s get you creating content that feels so you and makes 2025 your most visible, vibrant year yet.

It’s time to break free, get bold, and own your social media space. Let’s do this! 🎙️

Get ready for 20 non-stop minutes of laughter and bold moments from Life In Bold in 2024! This compilation features the funniest, most memorable highlights from the year, showcasing the comedic journey of boldness with incredible guests and outrageous moments. Whether it's bold advice, hilarious stories, or unexpected twists, this video has it all!

Join me, Ben Hawes, on a journey of boldness and self-discovery. After a quarter-life crisis at 29, I embarked on a mission to understand what it truly means to live life boldly.

Through candid conversations with inspiring guests and personal reflections, I explore the mindsets, habits and actions that allow people to courageously pursue their passions and create the life they want.

Get ready to be challenged, motivated and encouraged to live life in bold.

In today’s episode, I review one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life and discuss what I hope to achieve and accomplish in 2025. 

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In today’s episode (we made it to 60!!) I got to interview my very own life coach from Nashville’s The Happy Hour, which is a mental wellness studio focused on a variety of methodologies— they have therapy, life coaching, energy work, and so much more— and they recently launched a new app “The Daily Happy,” which is built to be your daily journey of self centering. 

Claire has helped me so much in the last 2 years with my creative projects and my life path, and has had a personal hand in helping me create the vision of this podcast! She helped build the Happy Hour up to what it is today, and if you’re in Nashville, go check it out! 

Check out the Daily Happy App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-daily-happy/id6502851494

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