Two Voices Radio Podcast
by Nick Benjamin Andy Waterfield
2 Voices Radio are Andy Waterfield and Nick Benjamin. They take you on a humourous canter discussing people, places and stuff. The chaps offer a light-hearted look at the mundanity and minutiae of life. An hour discussing lighter news stories, occasional special guests and travelogue specials. New podcast every month.
Episodes
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Premium Bonds, Coronation Street, Bread Week, Tasteless Tomatoes, Travelling Cat EP 214
This time… Premium Bonds… are they unique to the UK? Coronation Street AXED? How reporting is so different between sources. Youtube viewers like Andy and Nick are losing patience with the length of videos, the ads, and the moaning vloggers! Real bread week… why is sliced white so dreadful? We…
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Special: The Future of TV viewing… a discussion on how we are watching TV in a different way. EP 213
This edition, we have themed our podcast. Today we talk about the future of television. Nick is a minimal viewer of television being more of a radio, podcast and Youtube fan. Andy actually teaches television production skills in a college. We think you’ll find this an interesting debate with some...
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Heritage Railways, reliance on volunteers, punters, cheese. EP 212 Two Voices Radio Podcast
This time Nick and Andy are together in the studio. They discuss a recent visit to the Watercress Line (Mid Hants Heritage Railway). The podcast leads on to the wider discussion on the popularity of heritage steam and diesel railways in the UK including the Great Central Railway in Loughborough &...
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Closed restaurants, gawping, soaps, rewards, 1980's prices. EP 211
Andy asks what happens to the furniture in restaurants when they close down? Nick has some espresso cups courtesy of his aunty from a closed down Wimpy Bar. We talk about gawping through the windows while people are working… it’s your BBC… except it isn’t! Andy talks about the quality of soap...
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London Walk - Blackfriars, Fleet St, Hodge, Inns of Court- Two Voices Radio Podcast -Ep 210
You told us how much you enjoyed the last podcast... our London walk and talk. So we are doing something similar today. Join us as we walk from London Blackfriars Station via Unilever, Fleet Street, Hodge the Cat, and ending up at the Inns of Court. Plus the usual chatty twaddle along the way!...
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London Walking and Talking - Two Voices Radio Podcast EP209
This episode is different from the norm. Nick and Andy decided to go for a walk around London and are pleased to have you along to eavesdrop on their conversation! Join us as we start on the Goswell Road near Farringdon Station in London, we go to Angel Islington, then end up in Nisbets. Central...
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More narrowboating, Birmingham, Cleaning, TVR Presentation Skills EP208
This time we're limited to 40 minutes due to poor technology. Hello to Abigail! We talk about another narrowboat holiday via Atherstone and a visit to a good old fashioned bakery. Plus we visit Birmingham. Why is Birmingham always slated? We love it! Plus... Nick mentions a Two Voices Radio...
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Cereal for dinner, Crooked House, Radio Off Air, Old Fashioned hotels. EP 207
This time… we start with cereal for dinner… you won’t believe the suggestion of the USA Kellogg’s boss. We look at the Crooked House Pub in Dudley, West Midlands… it’s an intriguing story. We talk about re-use of buildings and the surprising number of new buildings still appearing. Plus… the…
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Money, Bank of England, Stock Exchange, Pubs with rooms, Narrowboat Pirate ep 206
This time...we talk about old bank notes, the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. The UK appears to now be a coffee culture over tea. We talk about moving to other countries and learning the language. We love a stay in a "pub with rooms" but notice young people come down to hotel breakfasts...
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Christmassss! Cuddly toys, retail roundup, Christmas household deathtraps! EP 205
Christmas cuddly toys linked with shops – from Venus flytraps to Caterpillars. There’s our usual Retail Roundup. Wilkos is back open in Luton. Smarter M&S stores. Local Radio…not so local. Shirts with pleats… avoid. The robotic café with GPS. Nick reveals potential Christmas death-traps around…
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Two Voices Radio - Visit to Scotland EP 204
This time we discuss our recent trip to Scotland. It's a fabulous country and only an hour away from Luton Airport. We stay in Glasgow, jaunt over to the coast at Largs. Plus we take the train to Stirling and Edinburgh. You tell us how you enjoy hearing about places to visit in the UK so we hope...
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Communications, moving trains, recycling, weather, Wilkos, awful sandwiches, Neighbours. EP 203
This time… Andy has a moan about unnecessary communications from companies… Nick cannot walk through a moving train. Why are the recycling systems so different across the country? Two further questions… why are the British never prepared for the weather and why our trains are so expensive? As...
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Brighton, Fire, Dawlish, Wilko, Greggs, Temu, Project Bakeover EP202
We’re back after a summer break. We went to Brighton on the weekend of the big hotel fire (we had nothing to do with it!). We talk about Brighton’s faded grandeur but we can recommend a decent fish and chip shop. Andy talks about Dawlish… another fine place to visit and how the railway runs right...
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Heritage brands, Biggins, Ice-creams, E-numbers, weather, weed killer! EP 201
This time… we are looking at heritage brands. Why are old brands popular again? Nick is drinking Slush Puppie fizzie and it’s delicious (and cheap). Do you remember from the 70s orange “juice” in a packet? Andy remembers his mum throwing away things with E-numbers in as Plymouth Sound Radio told...
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Two Voices Radio Podcast. Our 200th EPISODE!
We've reached Episode 200! We talk about our first ever episode that came from our Radio LaB 97.1FM radio show. We look at the Eurovision Song Contest… why so much fuss this year? TV licence fees… We find that it's not just the UK that has one. Who pays for all these subscription channels? Andy...
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Canal Boat Holiday Apr 2023, Paul O'Grady, Tupperware. EP 199
This time... We are back from another narrowboat holiday. Listeners tell they like hearing about our UK Canal boat experiences. We travel from Norbury in Staffordshire to Middlewich in Cheshire via the Audlem lock flight. Find out what it was like. Plus... We pay tribute to Paul O'Grady a.k.a.…
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Webcams, TV watching when ill, Nolly, hot cross buns, bakery, coffee EP 198
This time... we discuss using webcams and choosing backgrounds. Andy is suffering but bored at being home watching daytime TV. Loose Woman and Carol McGiffin. Heir Hunters... The only programme with no reveal. We talk about the drama "Nolly" based on Crossroads actress Noele Gordon that leads us…
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Weak paper bags, tills, yellow circle, Strongest coffee. Psychology of buying. Retail Roundup. EP 197
Andy has a rant about a paper bag. We discuss the Lidl vs Tesco fight over a yellow circle. More deli counters are closing and Paperchase is going. We discuss the Greggs Bakery Outlets and find out which retailer provides the strongest coffee on the High Street. We remember buying ground coffee…
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Christmas TV no thanks, pottery, handmade shirt, ferry, pyjamas, hotel reviewer. Ep 196
Welcome to 2023! This time... We look at TV over Christmas. Was it rubbish where you live? We are attracted by ancient gameshows. Pottery is back, and Nick boasts about his handmade shirt. When is a ferry not a ferry? Plus... Do you wear your pyjamas to go shopping? Finally... Give "Walk with me...
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Baileys, Correspondence, BBC4, Amazon, Department stores. Christmas lunch, clothes horse. EP 195
This time… Nick is already on the Baileys. We open correspondence corner where we hear from you. We look at old stuff on BBC 4. Amazon… two alternate experiences. Nick talks about the old fashioned ways of department stores including Harrods in the 90s and Andy’s tells us about his mum working in...
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No sports knowledge. Reboots & sew on. Freezers and Gateau. Two Voices Radio Podcast EP 194
This week... We discuss a huge gap in knowledge. We hardly understand the scoring from any sport… and don’t get us onto how betting odds work! TV series Neighbours is coming back…even though it’s only just finished. What else should come back? Why are TV reboots not as good as the originals? Andy...
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Pies. Air fryers. Keeping warm. Too good to go. Magic bag reveal. Cheap bread. Dysfunctional government. EP 193
This time: Making pies and suet pastry from scratch. Air fryers… everyone’s going on about them. Andy was an early adopter. Are they any good? Apparently they save energy. Nick & Andy discuss their own energy use… it seems you can be quid’s in if you are careful and maybe wear more than a…
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The Two Voices Radio View of Queen Elizabeth ii EP 192
This time we look at the death of Queen Elizabeth ii. Neither of us are royalists and we try to provide a balanced discussion on the Queen's reign but also look at the extraordinary reaction from the British public to the not unsurprising death of a 96 year old lady. Give this upbeat podcast a...
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Saving energy, chimney sweep, Pork Pie Roundabout, Bristol, Fashion Stationery. EP 191
This time... the energy crisis & how The Two Voices are planning to save. Andy employs a chimney sweep. Heritage trains are taking over mainline services. Leicester's Pork Pie Roundabout to turn vegan? Plus we tell you about visiting Bristol and Clifton. Finally.. do you share Nick's passion for...
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Coffee snob, Visiting Yorkshire, Leeds, Halifax, Saltaire, Museums, supermarkets EP 190
This time, we discuss our recent visit to Yorkshire. First class service on the LNER train, staying in Leeds and exploring Halifax and Saltaire. We talk about the museums, travelling around, Emmerdale, Pound Bakery and trying to track down Steph's Packed Lunch. Plus... Morrisons really seem to be...
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Heatwave, more icecream, Mystic Veg, WFH, neighbours, oil rig, trams, bees. Ep 189
This time we are gripped by a heatwave. We talk icecream and hear about Mystic Veg and her prediction for the next UK Prime Minister. We ramble on about working from home and neighbours who prattle on! The icecream van interrupts again. Plus... the Weston Super Mare oil rig, Birmingham trams…
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Strikes! Milk delivered by milk float. American’s going to the store. Milky Britain. Making your bed. EP 188
A strike hit Britain… Andy fancies going on strike. Up the workers with Mick Lynch! How come the picket lines no longer use a brazier? Did you sleep well? Nick woke to hear a milk float. He’s surprised to hear people still have milk delivered! Is milk delivered overnight in any other part of the...
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Technology for the home, BBC, Parliament food menus and complaints. EP 187
This time… we discuss new technology that may streamline the jobs around the home… but luddite Andy doesn’t sound convinced. We countdown the top 10 most hated household chores. Amazon, Alexa, Google and Netflix… we all buy into these organisations and then people are surprised that they might be...
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Clips, Fake laughter, Eurovision roundup, Greggs, Jubilee sauce, Cat, Ghost hunters. EP 186
The clip at the start... what are they? Fake laughter – Andy’s new affectation. Eurovision roundup – 4 hours we’ll never get back. Greggs bakery prices are set to increase but who goes there for breakfast? Example of a company cashing in on the Jubilee. A good cat story. Plus…some ridiculous…
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Narrowboat Holiday Roundup - tunnels, filling up, locks, locations & Birmingham EP 185
Back from our narrowboat holiday... here's we tell you all about our trip on NB Rainbow Lory. You've told us how you like to hear our stories about this very British holiday on the UK canals. There's tales of tunnels, filling up the boat with a hose, and we ask why some areas get a bad…
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Ice-cream, IKEA in towns, Interior Design Masters, Marguerite Patten, Shrinkflation, Easter Eggs, mayo. EP 184
This week… queuing for ice-creams… would you? Choc-ices… yuck. A new way for IKEA and the revolution of shopping centres. We talk about Interior Design Masters on BBC TV with Alan Carr… an interesting show with bizarre contestants. Andy tells us about his new um… old book from cook Marguerite...
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Train travel, Air Travel, House of Games. Farringdon. Barbican, Lego plunder. EP 183
This week… Nick’s recovering from the Corona Virus… but the podcast bounces along with it’s usual frivolity! We talk about getting back to using the trains and the balance needed between air & train travel and it’s cost. Nick & Andy want to go to Amsterdam on the Eurostar. In TV roundup… Andy’s...
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Spellings. Soap axed. University Challenge. Goats. Meal Deal. Crisps ransom. Ep 182
This time... Andy & Nick look at saying things correctly and alternative spellings. We look at letters on a keyboard. Andy tells us that everybody needs good Neighbours... or perhaps they don't. Nick tells us about the death of Bamber Gascoigne. We discuss University Challenge. We find the goats...
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Beige meal. Washing machine. Rhubarb. Lost British sayings. Breakfast. City centre living. EP 181
Nick Benjamin's beige meal. Andy Waterfield's new washine machine. The Two Voices discuss Boris’s rhubarb and British phrases dying out. Andy tells us about the best hotel breakfasts. Plus a discussion on how city centre living is back. Get in touch with your favourite phrases....
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We're back! Johnson, no christmas shortages, veganuary, pizza, burgers, journaling, passwords, CCTV. EP 180
We’re back after an extended break. Melissa is our Listener of the week! We talk about Boris Johnson our UK Prime Minister. We found nothing missing at Christmas in the shops even though we were warned of shortages. In fact we had too much! It’s now Veganuary… Andy discusses. There’s pizza and...
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Worst cold ever. Lottery. Shortages. Nature Notes. Prince Charles. TV Themes. Face coverings. EP 179
Andy has the worst cold ever… but of course he’s not complaining! The biggest lottery win has been announced. We’re not bitter! There’s Christmas supplies shortages. Nature notes. Prince Charles, his cheese and wine car and food choices. TV Themes and Countdown. The face-covering dilemma. The…
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Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala - Podcast Special. From heritage to the future.
The Two Voices have finally visited the Severn Valley Railway... and what a day! In this episode we speak to Gus one of the organisers about setting up the gala weekend. Lesley tells us how the SVR is weathering the pandemic. Roland tells us what goes on in the huge train shed. We meet Jack &…
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Petrol, food shortages, Morrisons, bananas, biscuit imposter, 1970s TV on today EP 177
This week… the UK petrol “shortage”… but is it? People say there’s a food shortage… but we haven’t seen evidence of it. Morrisons is named supermarket retailer of the year. They’re also removing plastic bags from bananas at last. We’ve said for years that bananas have their own coats on! We hear...
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On the buses with Andy Waterfield Ep 176
This week Andy Waterfield takes a trip to Peterborough for the Buses Magazine festival to explore both vintage buses and the future of bus travel. Andy talks to the editor of Buses magazine about the event; the owner if a restored vintage Routemaster and to National Express about their brand new...
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Kent, B&B, Motorhomes, train fares, food shortages, Brexit blues EP 175
We’ve been to Kent and are amazed at how wonderful Folkestone is. It’s worth a visit! We ask if people will stay in the UK next year or will they go back abroad? Nick talks about the TV show “My unique B&B”. It’s quite twee and he’s not sure if he likes it or not. His 2nd recommendation is...
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Podcast Special: Spa Valley Heritage Railway EP 174
Come with us for a podcast special visit to the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Hear the sounds and imagine the sights as we travel between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells West on a small but very special heritage British Railway. Plus... we talk to Jonnie Pay who tells us about the…
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Tech Help, Olympics, Dogs, Announcements, Marble Arch Mound, Postcards, Plymouth, Liverpool EP 173
This week... Getting technical help. Olympic games… Nick hates all forms of sport so where do we go from here with the Olympic games? Why aren’t activities like cake making in the Games? The dogs next door appear! On Train announcements... Andy’s annoyed. The Marble Arch Mound… you won’t believe...
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Travel mayhem, emojis, clippy, coffee, narrowboats, vinyl records EP 172
This week we talk about travel mayhem... clogged motorways, as everyone goes on holiday to the South West. In technology... its world emoji day, we look at What’s App, and Microsoft's Clippy the “helpful” paperclip returns. We talk iced coffees, moving onto narrowboats, and discuss the revival of...
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Hay fever, heat, newspapers, audiences, Staffordshire, buses Ep 171
Bad hayfever season. Useless advice from newspapers. Keeping cool. TV shows with audiences are back. Andy tells us about an awful audition for TV show. Coca Cola rebuke. Nick has a strange selection of fizzy drinks. Plus the Two Voices visit to Staffordshire and using bus explorer tickets. It's…
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News conferences, long questions, self driving vehicles, bugs, tidy tip, ice-cream, Solent Ships. EP 170
We’re back after a couple of weeks off. Andy asks why journalists ask such long questions at the Downing Street news conference. In Transport Corner, Nick asks what’s the point of self-driving vehicles? a fully autonomous ship… and electric Royal Mail vans. Andy has a bug in the room. Cameras in...
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P O Boxes, sending postcards, Russian supermarket, Liberty, Wendy's Burgers. EP 169
Does anyone still have a PO Box? Sending postcards for competition entries. Nick tells us about a new Russian supermarket chain moving in to the UK. Are there still telephone operators? Shopping in London is a real Mish-mash of experiences, lots of shops have closed since the last visit. Nick…
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Shops open, Sewing Bee, Lottery win, Campsites, Open road. EP 168
Frivolous shops are back open and Nick tells us what shop he’s missed the most. You may be quite surprised. Andy reveals his most missed shops. They've both missed department stores… but then we ask why department stores seem to be doing so badly if they are so missed? Andy ruins the quiz by...
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Podcast Special: The Severn Valley Railway - opening up after lockdown EP 167
As fans of heritage railways, this week we to bring you a great guest from the Severn Valley Railway. Head of Marketing and Communications, Lesley Carr tells us how the pandemic has affected this top visitor attraction and how they are planning their recovery. We also talk about the SVR's new...
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Youtube and podcast adverts. Deed poll name. Stupid prices. Andy's jab. Wilcos. Suez Canal. EP 166
Watching old TV programmes over and again. Youtube and podcasts dropping in annoying adverts. Nick has found out how to change his name by deed poll. He wonders if he should have a Welsh middle name. It costs £42.44. What a stupid price! Why does the government insist on silly sums with loose...
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Crimewatch suppers, daytime TV, moving abroad, Roadmap, changing names, goats. EP 165
Crimewatch on TV, Nick used to watch it as a suppertime treat! Andy has found himself watching daytime TV. Anne Robinson to take over Countdown. Moving abroad programmes... Why don't people prepare properly for such a move? The government roadmap... people are desperate to get away. Plus......
About this show
2 Voices Radio are Andy Waterfield and Nick Benjamin. They take you on a humourous canter discussing people, places and stuff. The chaps offer a light-hearted look at the mundanity and minutiae of life. An hour discussing lighter news stories, occasional special guests and travelogue specials. New podcast every month.
Hosted by
Nick Benjamin Andy Waterfield