2 hours 3 minutes | Friday, 23 October 2026
Welcome to Episode 119 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben comes back to the Musical Circle after a month-and-a-half absence, and Ben explains why he was away for a while. Ben also announces an Under the Radar showcase episode for next Thursday that will happen on the Musical Circle. Here are all the songs in this episode: 1. Flower In A Hurricane - Justice, Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard (will be on the 2026 video game Grand Theft Auto VI) 2. He's Not My Baby, I'm His - SIENNA SPIRO (from her 2026 album Visitor) 3. Stay - Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko (from her 2012 album Unapologetic) 4. Your Love Is Electric - Leon Bridges (from his 2026 album Happiness Anytime) 5. Paradise - Jordan Rakei (2026) 6. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera (from her 2002 album Stripped) 7. Fighter - Christina Aguilera (from her 2002 album Stripped) 8. Wish You Were Here - Avril Lavigne (from her 2011 album Goodbye Lullaby) 9. Everything She Wants - WHAM! (1984) 10. Jealousy, Jealousy - Olivia Rodrigo (from her 2021 album SOUR) 11. The Hardest Thing - Julia Jacklin (from her 2026 album The Gem) 12. If You Change - Widowspeak (from their 2026 album Roses) 13. Ready Or Not - Vacations (from their 2026 album Pursuit of Anything) 14. I Don't Wanna Be - Gavin DeGraw (from his 2003 album Chariot) 15. Wicked Game - Chris Isaak (from his 1989 album Heart Shaped World) 16. Owner Of A Lonely Heart - by the band Yes (from their 1983 album 90125) 17. You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi (from his 1986 album Slippery When Wet) 18. Love Bites - Def Leppard (from their 1987 album Hysteria) 19. Long, Long Way From Home - Foreigner (from their 1977 album Foreigner) 20. I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) - Michael McDonald (from his 1982 album If That's What It Takes) 21. Expectations - Olivia Rodrigo featuring Chappell Roan (2026) 22. Stardust - Ashe (from her 2026 album The Girl Of Your Dreams) 23. Trouble - Coldplay (from their 2000 album Parachutes) 24. I Can't Tell You Why - The Eagles (from their 1979 album The Long Run) 25. Lovesong - Adele (from her 2011 album 21) The Musical Circle returns on the 29th of October, or October 29th, 2026 with episode 120 titled, Under The Radar Showcase Part IICredits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Joshua, Derek, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.Hosted By: Ben CharlesProduced By: Melissa Rodriguez, Ben Charles, and Elizabeth HughesSound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Roger BatemanSpecial Contributors: John Rogers and Derek WilliamsDirected By: Ben Charles