The Two Shot Podcast
by Two Shot Pod
A podcast about creative people and their lives. Each week our host Craig Parkinson sits down for a chat with an actor, musician, artist, writer, chef, DJ or other creative soul to discuss what makes them tick. Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious, always insightful. New episodes every Thursday morning. Support this podcast at patreon.com/twoshotpod
Episodes
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The last ever Two Shot Podcast - Craig chats with Vicky McClure
Happy new year folks! As we celebrate the start of a new year we also celebrate the end of the TSP journey. What a 6 year journey it’s been! We’ve loved every second. How do we end it though? We couldn’t just record another episode. It had to be special. It had to mean something. How do we do…
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S11E08 - Cash Carraway
As we reach the end of it seems only right to furnish you all with another episode in the same week. Welcome to the penultimate TSP episode and this one has been long in the making. This week we welcome writer & show runner Cash Carraway. Craig and Cash were in touch 4 years ago to try and…
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S11E07 - Joe Wilkinson
Another Week, another podcast, but only for so long. This week Craig decides to head back down to the beach at dusk. As the day becomes night he wanders on a darkening beach to have a chat and welcome this weeks guest. It’s only stand up, 8 out of 10 cats favourite and top ‘podder’ JOE WILKINSON!...
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S11E06 - Warren Brown
How we doing gang? Keeping cosy as the night draws in even quicker? We hope so. After last weeks cracking conversation with Neil Forsyth, we leave deepest Soho and head out of London to sit down with acclaimed actor, award winning fighter (more of that in the episode) and all round good bloke,...
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S11E05 - Neil Forsyth
Well, here we go. It’s the beginning of the end. The last ever 6 episodes is upon us. Our next 6 weeks together are going to be brilliant. A time to reflect but also embrace so let’s do that and welcome the incredible Neil Forsyth. Neil is an astonishing author and writer of so many things.…
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It's nearly the end of the Two Shot Podcast. Here's a little message to let you know the score...
Hiyer mates. Hope you're good. Here's a little message for you about where we're at. X
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S11E04 - Aimée Kelly
Hello Two Shot Podcast listener mates. Hope you're all fine and well. We've got a lovely chat with actress Aimée Kelly this week. Aimée's been in loads of ace stuff including feature film Sket where she made her debut, Wolfblood, The Duke and Hijak. She and Craig sat down for a zoom chat and got...
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S11E03 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 2 with Simon Brodkin, Rob Aughton, Chloe Petts, Martin Compston & Gordon Smart
Hiyer mates. Part two of the Edinburgh jaunt here. If you didn't listen to last week's ep then go and get that down your ear canals first but yeah, this is a belter. Expect to hear from TSP guests old and forthcoming including, Simon Brodkin, Rob Aughton, Chloe Petts, Martin Compston & Gordon…
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S11E02 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 1 with Martin Compston, Laura Wilde, Kyle Falconer, Rob Aughton, Matt Forde, Simon Brodkin, Gordon Smart, Chloe Petts.
What’s good TSP pals? Got an ep here for ya. Craig’s been out and about. He’s been up in Edinburgh for festival season and luckily for TSP listeners, he took his tape recorder. A slightly different one this. Expect to hear from TSP guests old and forthcoming including, Martin Compston, Laura…
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S11E01 - Colin Hoult
What’s happening mates?? We’re back with another series of Two Shot Podcasts. Series 11 now. Christ. Anyway, we’re picking up where we left off and today, our guest is comedian and actor Colin Hoult. Colin’s done tons of telly, radio and theatre including Being Human, Life’s Too Short, and Murder...
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Producer Griff's 'My Own Garms' Podcast - Episode 1 With Neil Summers
What's happening TSP mates!! Producer Griff here. I've got a new podcast called 'My Own Garms'. It's a video podcast and it's about clothes and the people who wear them. This is the first episode with my mate Neil Summers here. I've got 8 recorded with a few previous TSP guests scattered amongst...
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S10E21 - Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman
What’s up mates!? Hope you lot are good. This week we’ve got a duo of guests in the shape of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson. You’ll know Andy; he’s been a TSP guest a couple of times. Jeremy’s a quarter of the legendary ‘League of Gentlemen’, co-creator of ‘Funland’ and, together with Andy, writer…
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S10E20 - Dave Scott
Now then mates. How the devil are you lot? We’re alright cos we’ve got a banger of an episode to put out. It’s a TSP return for Dave Scott. We spoke to Dave way back in 2018 and as with most people, things have changed. He’s still just as lovely, chatty, and Mancunian. But he’s now added radio...
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S10E19 - Matthew Dunster
Greetings Two Shot pals. It's new Two Shot Podcast day, and we're having a chat with Matthew Dunster. Matthew is an actor, writer and director from the North West of England. He and Craig met on a production of the Martin McDonagh play Hangmen back in 2015 and have been good mates since. In this...
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S10E18 - Freema Agyeman
What's happening podcast mates!? Hope you're all good. We've got a brand newie for you today. It's a gorgeous TSP chat with the fantastic actress Freema Agyeman. You'll know Freema from her roles in Doctor Who, Law & Order, New Amsterdam or maybe, by the time you listen to this, her new series...
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S10E17 - Shaun Keaveny
Greetings and salutations podcast pals. What's happening with you lot? Hope all's good. We've got an absolute treat for you this week. It's broadcasting legend Shaun Keaveny. The iconic voice of BBC 6Music's breakfast voice for over a decade, Shaun is radio royalty. Now with his own audio outlet,...
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S10E16 - Rob Auton
What's up cockles. It's that Two Shot Pod time again. We've got a lovely chat with the lovely, lovely Rob Auton. Rob's a few things; A poet, a standup comedian, a podcaster, a budding list maker. He's thoughtful and great company so we thought we'd get to know him a bit better. He and Craig talk...
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S10E15 - Lara Pulver
Happy New Year TSP mates. Hope you’re well and good. We’ve got a wonderful new episode for you with the fantastic Lara Pulver. Lara is a British actress who now lives over in the US. You might know her from her fantastic performances in Spooks, The Split, and Sherlock, or from her brilliant stage...
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S10E14 - Liz White
Happy Thursday mates. Hope you've eaten your entire advent calendar already if advent calendars are the kind of thing that floats your boat. We've got an absolute gem of an episode for you today. It's a chat with Liz White. You'll know Liz from Life On Mars, Ackley Bridge, Unforgettable or loads…
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S10E13 - Julie Hesmondhalgh (Part 2)
Happy weekend. Hope you've had one of those good weekend brekkies. We missed our usual Thursday slot but we thought we'd stick this un out fresh off the press. It's a lovely and long overdue catchup with Lancashire legend Julie Hesmondhalgh. Julie's written a new book about acting and it's...
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S10E12 - Martin Compston (Part 2)
Hiyer. How art? This week's ep is a part 2. A catchup with an old pal of Craig's; Mr Martin Compston. Martin needs no introduction but we'll give him one anyway. Line of Duty (obvs), Monarch of the Glen, The Wee Man, Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen, Vigil, The Nest. Tons of amazing stuff. Podcast...
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TSP - Catchup Ep
Hiyer. Just a little catchup ep to tide us over. See you again soon. X If you've enjoyed listening to this episode then please click through to patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus podcast audio, pictures, videos and some shiny new TSP merch...
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S10E11 - Nick Helm
What's up pals. It's TSP back in your lug holes. We've got a lovely episode for you this week. It's a chat with the brilliant stand-up comedian Nick Helm. Craig went to see Nick on the Brighton night of this What Have We Become tour last week and thought a TSP chat to Nick sounded like a good…
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S10E10 - Pearl Chanda
Yo yo. What’s happening with you lot. It’s Thursday. It’s TSP time. It’s a brilliant episode with the fab actress Pearl Chanda. You might know Pearl if you’ve been to the cinema to see See How They Run alongside previous TSP guest Charlie Cooper. You might have seen her in Michaela Cole’s I May...
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S10E09 - Charlene McKenna
How goes mates. It's TSP back a new banger. And this week we talk to the fantastic actress Charlene McKenna. You might know Charlene from her role as RA leader Captain Swing in the last series of Peaky Blinders, or from her roles in Bloodlines, Ripper Street or Raw. Charlene hails from Monaghan…
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S10E08 - Rosie Day
Hello mates. Hope all is well in your worlds. We've got a great episode for you this week with actress, director and author Rosie Day. Rosie's been on our screens since she was tiny. You might know her from Outlander, Hope and Glory, as a youth in Bernard's Watch or the stage adaptation of her…
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S10E07 - Helen Behan
Hiyer mates. Happy Thursday. We've got an absolute banger for you this week. It's a chat with the completely brilliant Helen Behan. You might've seen her acting in Shane Meadows' 'This Is England' franchise or more recently in 'The Virtues' alongside Stephen Graham and previous TSP guest Niamh...
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Another question and answer spesh with Craig and Producer Griff
We did a Q&A a little while back in went alright so we thought we'd do another. Thanks to everyone who submitted a question last minute. You're a bunch a legends. Back next week with a guest. X If you've enjoyed listening to this episode then please click through to patreon.com/twoshotpod to make…
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S10E06 - Phoebe Fox
Hey hey TSP listener buddies. You all good? We do hope so. Craig had a week off in Cornwall last week but we’re back with a lovely new episode this week. It’s a chat with the very fantastic Phoebe Fox. You might know her from the great The Great, National Theatre’s Twelfth Night, Eye In The Sky…
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S10E05 - Aisling Loftus
Hiyer everyone. Hope you haven’t melted, spontaneously combusted or otherwise been adversely affected by the waves of heat. Anyway, get the kettle on, have one of those brews that actually cool you down, and have a listen to this week's TSP. This week’s guest is the fantastic actress Aisling...
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S10E04 - Terri White
TW: Child Sexual Abuse, Happy Friday TSP listeners. How’s it going with you? We’re good and hoping you are too. We’ve got a really brilliant episode for you today. It’s a chat with the brilliant journalist, author and editor Terri White. Terri’s got a really varied and distinguished career…
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S10E03 - James Smith (Yard Act)
S'appenin pals! Hope you're well within yourselves. Welcome to another Two Shot Podcast episode. It's a great one. We took a trip over to Hyde Park in Leeds for a chat with James Smith, the singer in a brilliant band called Yard Act. We arrived early at the legendary Brudenell Social Club and…
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S10E02 - Taj Atwal
Hiyer mates. Hope you’re all good and well. We’re back with another episode of TSP (sorry we’re a day late - glasto etc.) and this week, it’s a very lovely chat with the very lovely Taj Atwal. You might know Taj from Stella, In The Club, The Syndicate or Hullraisers amongst a bunch of other…
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S10E01 - Emma Appleton
Hiyer. How's it going? Two Shot Podcast here. More like the "Too Hot Podcast" amirite!?!? (sorry if anyone saw us use that joke already on instagram). Anyway, hope you're enjoying the British sunny snap, and if you're not in Britain, then I hope the weather where you are is equally clement.…
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Question and Answer spesh with Craig and Producer Griff
What's happening you lot? Hope you're good. It's a quick listener Q&A this week with Craig and Producer Griff. Thanks everyone who sent in a question. We got through as many as we could. Hope this fills the TSP-shaped hole in your week. xx If you've enjoyed listening to this episode then please...
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S09E20 - Gemma Whelan
The end is nigh!!! Sorry. Bit dramatic that. The end of series 9, we mean. And we’re going out with a bang. It’s a brilliant chat with the actor Gemma Whelan!! You’ll know Gemma from tons of ace stuff: Game Of Thrones, Gentleman Jack, The End of the F***ing World, and Killing Eve amongst many…
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TSP ALRA student special
Hiyer. We’re back with something a little bit different here. It’s a little bonus episode. Craig was on twitter the other day and saw that ALRA (The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts) was very suddenly closing its doors throwing the future of its students and staff into uncertainty. Craig did a…
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S09E19 - Amber Anderson
Hello Two Shot Podcast listeners. It’s Two Shot Podcast time. We’ve got a really special one for you this week. Our guest is the fantastic actor Amber Anderson. You’ll know Amber from the final series of Peaky Blinders where she brilliantly plays the fascist Lady Diana Mitford. You may also have...
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S09E18 - Les Dennis
Now then. Hope you’re all doing well. Sorry we left you episodeless last week. Craig had the flipping pandemic. Anyway, we’re back with a belter of an ep this week. It’s television legend Les Dennis. You’ll know him from his iconic work on Family Fortunes and the Russ Abbott show. You may have…
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S09E17 - Rick Edwards
This episode is sponsored by Riverside. Check out Riverside by using the link in the description box or go to bit.ly/twoshotpodcast (all lower case) and enjoy 60 minutes free recording. Hi. How are ya? It's Two Shot Podcast time. This week's guest is the broadcaster and presenter (amongst other...
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S09E16 - Sam Creasey
Yo yo yo what's good TSP mates!? Happy Friday (yes we missed Thursday again didn't we) but we're here with our sixteenth episode of our ninth series. It's a lovely chat with a young actor by the name of Sam Creasey. Craig saw Sam playing the lead in the stage version of Philip Pullman's Book of...
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S09E15 - Claire Rushbrook
Hello listeners. It's the freaking weekend. Sorry we left your Thursday TSPless, but we're here to make amends. This week we had a sit down with the fantastic actor Claire Rushbrook. If you haven't been to see it yet, you simply must go and see her new film Ali & Ava at the cinema. Craig, as you...
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S09E14 - Emer Kenny
Now then. What's happening with youse. Hope life's treating you reasonably this week and you still have you ownership of your wheelie bin (for those of you not in the UK, it's been windy). This week, we've got an absolute treat for you. It's actor and screenwriter Emer Kenny. You might know Emer...
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S09E13 - John Simm
Hello TSP mates. It's new episode day again, and this week Craig is having a chin-wag with John Simm. John's a top, top actor with an incredibly strong and varied resume. You might know him from Doctor Who, Life On Mars, Grace, Cracker or from films like Human Traffic, Wonderland and 24 Hour…
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S09E12 - Listener Q&A special
Greetings listener pals. This ep is a bit different. We've got a lovely supportive community of listeners and supporters here on the Two Shot Podcast. Earlier this week, Craig reached out on socials and asked if there was anything you'd like to know. We got a LOAD of em. Thanks so much to…
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S09E11 - Arthur Darvill
Hello there Two Shot pals. It's that new episode time of the week again and we have an absolute classic for you. It's a lovely long chat with actor Arthur Darvill. You might know Arthur from his television roles in Doctor Who, Broadchurch and Legends Of Tomorrow. Or from his myriad film and…
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S09E10 - Aled Williams
Yo yo yo. What's happening TSP listener folks. Hope you're all keeping well. January is almost over and we're rounding out our culinary triptych of chefisodes (sorry) with Great British Menu Welsh champion Aled Williams. Aled is a supremely talented and hard-working chef from the Welsh island of...
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S09E09 - Eddie Shepherd
Hello again TSP pals. How are you doing? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. We've got another cheffing legend on this week. It's the turn of the supremely talented gastro-engineer extraordinaire, Eddie Shepherd. Eddie's an award-winning plant-based chef who runs the intimate 'Walled...
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S09E08 - Gary Usher (Part 2)
Hello Two Shot Podcast listener pals and a happy new year to you. We're back with a bang for 2022 and it's a sit down with chef Gary Usher! It's been two years since Gary and Craig sat down to eat chilli and have a gas (listen back to that one here if you haven't already). The world of…
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About this show
A podcast about creative people and their lives. Each week our host Craig Parkinson sits down for a chat with an actor, musician, artist, writer, chef, DJ or other creative soul to discuss what makes them tick. Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious, always insightful. New episodes every Thursday morning. Support this podcast at patreon.com/twoshotpod
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