Ben Madden

Melbourne

The AMP judge. Bylines for @Esquire Australia, @GuardianAus, @AcclaimMag, @NMEAustralia, @junkee, @VICEAU, @RedBullAU, @SBS etc.

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Articles

Estate Agency podcast takes a funny turn

3 days ago | propertyindustryeye.com | Ben Madden

Amy Shields (Smart Compliance), Chris Buckler (TAUK), and Wendy Peterman (Petermans Estate Agents) join me and and this week’s co-host, Harry Truman (President of ARLA Propertymark and Group Lettings Director at Andrews). In a freewheeling, high-energy discussion that veers from hen-dos to hang gliders, with some property insights thrown in for good measure, this raucous game show-style episode features banter, bold opinions, and some brilliant one-liners.
Software Company Fined Over £3 Million After Cyber Attack - Clarkson Wright & Jakes Solicitors

1 week ago | cwj.co.uk | Ben Madden

A software company that provides data processing services to organisations, including the NHS and other healthcare providers, has been fined more than £3 million by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following a ransomware attack. The attack occurred in August 2022. Hackers gained access to the company's systems via a customer account that did not have multi-factor authentication. Critical services such as NHS 111 were disrupted, and healthcare staff were unable to access patient records.
Architectural Company Obtains Transfer of Similar Domain Name

1 month ago | cwj.co.uk | Ben Madden

If you discover that someone else has registered a UK domain name which is similar to your business's own name or trading style, you can make a complaint to Nominet UK through its Dispute Resolution Service (DRS). Recently, an architectural company succeeded in having a domain name that was nearly identical to its own transferred to it.
Spin To Win #45: An Update (Of Sorts)

1 month ago | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

Have you ever taken a short break from something, only for that break to evolve into something much, much longer? That’s how I feel about the newsletter. What was meant to be a break over Christmas became much more, and then it became a bit overwhelming. However, I’m now forcing myself to sit down and write an edition, because otherwise, I’ll keep putting it off. Spin To Win is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Supermarket Chain Fails to Have Trade Mark Declared Invalid

1 month ago | cwj.co.uk | Ben Madden

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has rejected a supermarket chain's application for summary judgment on its claim that a trade mark it was accused of infringing was invalid. A company claimed that the supermarket chain had infringed a trade mark it held. The mark was registered for goods and services including specified foods and drinks, and was described in the registration as a gold oval with embossed writing, with black and gold colours.
Spin To Win #44: How To Make Australia's Version Of The 'Dissect' Podcast

Feb 6, 2025 | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

Welcome back to Spin To Win for 2025! I’ve been taking a break from the newsletter, and editions are going to be a little sporadic for the next couple of months, but I wanted to get this one out. It’s a chat with the minds behind the huge No Tone Unturned podcast, where Gang Of Youths superfans Cal Wright and Jacob Grozdanovski pored the band’s instant classic Go Farther in Lightness across 15 episodes.
Spin To Win #39: An Interview With Lauren Mayberry About Going Solo

Dec 5, 2024 | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

A special edition of the newsletter today, so keeping this intro very brief — I spoke with CHVRCHES lead singer Lauren Mayberry about her debut solo album, Vicious Creature, putting together a live band for her solo shows, and Christmas plans. It was a fun chat, and a bit of a milestone for me — my first proper feature for the newsletter. Read on to check that out. Spin To Win is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Spin To Win #38: Understanding Hearing Health With MAGNETS

Nov 21, 2024 | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

Hearing health is something that, like many, is constantly front of mind. I spend a lot of time blasting music into my ears, whether through headphones or at a gig, and I’d like to protect them in the long run if I can (which reminds me, I need to sort out getting a good pair of earplugs). Naarm musician MAGNETS has just released her new album, DIPLACUSIS. It’s sparkling pop record that is a very fun listen, and one with a lot of replay value.
Spin To Win #37: Navigating 'The Plastic Age' (And The World Of Sync) With Bernadette Novembre

Nov 18, 2024 | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

Strangely enough, I find the introductions to these newsletters far harder to write than anything else. I’m conscious that they can be more “me” than other features that I write for publications — which usually leaves me in somewhat of a state of paralysis. So, instead, I’m giving you some homework after reading this: go make some pickled onions. I’ve been watching a lot of Jose.elcook’s videos on YouTube, and this one about pickled onions led to me making a big jar of them in the fridge.
Spin To Win #36: Mixing Up A Storm With Stu Watts

Nov 13, 2024 | benmadden.substack.com | Ben Madden

I’m finding myself becoming more of an advocate for self-publishing lately, mainly because I’m having such a fun time with my Substack. I think there’s a lot of merit in writers, both emerging and experienced, owning their work, even as an outlet from the other music writing that they’re doing. That being said, I am also always chasing commissions, with a big one at the end of this email.