File 56 belongs to Ben Rowley: he discusses how a sense of community and purpose got him hooked, how what goes on behind the scenes matters just as much as what happens on the pitch, and why he'll always be indebted to Stoke City fans.

Thank you to Lucas Yeomans for presenting File 56! You can find him on BBC Radio Stoke, and on social media @lucas_yeomans on Twitter and @lucasyeomans on Instagram.

You can find Ben on social media, @benarowley.

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File 56 - Ben Rowley "Thankful for Everything"

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 25, Ben talks about his future.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 25: Onwards and Upwards - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 24, Ben talks about why he is indebted to Stoke City fans, and why he'll always give back.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 24: The Twelfth Man - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 23, Ben talks about what he'd like to see from Stoke City fan content in the future.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 23: The New Age - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 22, Ben talks about how Stoke City have always been best as an underdog.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 22: An Underdog's Life - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 22, Ben talks about how football is full of opinions and why it makes supporting Stoke City so great.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 21: Matter of Opinion - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 20, Ben talks about how important supporting Stoke City can be to bringing your friends and family together.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 20: Keep It Together - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 19, Ben talks about how supporting can support, and sometimes hinder, your mental health.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 19: A Mental Note - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 18, Ben talks about why supporting Stoke City can be a relief from everyday life.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 18: The Great Escape - Advent Calendar 2024

This is the Advent Calendar 2024, in which Ben discusses twenty-four things he's learnt from fellow Stoke City supporters while recording The YYY-Files.

On Day 17, Ben talks about how important the matchday experience is and how it has changed at Stoke.

Theme music: Merrym'n - Onwards & Upwards

DAY 17: Sense of Occasion - Advent Calendar 2024

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