Charles Commins: How to Plan a 24 Hour Death Party

On this week's 5 Random Questions, Charles Commins shares why old age is a very specific number, death day duties, tetchy tech takedowns, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Charles Commins

Charles is the host of the award winning It's All Cobblers To Me podcast, founder of podcast production company, Vibrant Sound Media and co-runner of the largest UK podcaster community, MIC's Podcast Club. From Warrington, Charles spends most of his time running - be that for exercise or simply chasing his two kids around!

Charles's Website

Charles's Facebook group

@charlescommins on Instagram

@charlescommins on X

Charles on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Podcast Production, Podcast Training & MIC's Podcast Club • MIC media
• Charles Commins | LinkedIn
• The British & Irish Lions
• Really Wild Show, The – Nostalgia Central
• Michaela Strachan
• John Peel | Biography, British DJ, & Radio Presenter | Britannica
• Nick Grimshaw
• Transition day: Top tips for starting a new class or school - BBC Newsround
• WonderWorks Margate – Living, Breathing, Building
• Scalextric - The Home of Slot Cars, Racing Tracks & Accessories
• Hornby UK - Model Railways, Train Sets & Accessories
• Warrington Scoop Podcast on Amazon Music
• The day IKEA opened in Warrington and transformed the homes of a nation - Manchester Evening News

Products I Use for 5 Random Questions

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.