The Two Shot Podcast

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 that?  We thought long and hard and then we decided to end it at the start.  As you remember our very first guest was the magnificent Vicky McClure so it would seem a full circle moment was in order. A bit of a different spin this time though.  If you’ve been with us for a while you’ll know that one guest that keep getting asked for again and again is our host, Craig. So….. Craig asked Vicky if she’d be up for turning the tables so that Vicky would be the one asking the questions and Craig would be on the receiving end. Seems perfect right?  We think so.  Craig drove to Nottingham to meet Vicky and they recorded this very special ending at the brilliant Mount Street Studios. We hope you enjoy. Who knows, tears may be shed.  We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone that’s supported us over the years, it’s been a blast.  Until we speak again, all our love and gratitude to you and every guest that’s given their free time to talk.  Craig & Griff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 arrange and time and date for Cash to come on and talk…..turns out the perfect time and date is now!  Cash first came to our attention with her book, Skint Estate. Since then, Cash has written for theatre and shorts and then a real breakthrough with incredible BBC/HBO series RAIN DOGS starring Daisy May Cooper. More recently Cash has been nominated in the BAFTA breakthrough category.  Finally, Craig and Cash set up a date to meet for the first time in person to record. Craig has as welcomed into Cash’s house where the tea flowed and Craig tried to mask the sound of doughnut eating whilst conducting the conversation. He may have failed on a few occasions.  Cash is an incredible person so we were thrilled to make this work.  After this conversation do go read SKINT ESTATE and RAIN DOGS is available to stream now.  We can’t wait to see what’s new on the slate for Cash. Until then, please welcome the brilliant Cash Carraway.  Craig Parkinson  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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! You’ll also know Joe’s work as an actor, his work on the brilliant comedy HIM & HER really made us all take notice. As a writer, he’s collaborated with his comedy partner David Earl to create the much loved shows THE COCKFIELDS and ROVERS His work with David Earl continues 3 days a week as they co host the fantastic podcast CHATABIX podcast. What? You don’t listen? Get on it. It’s very funny and they have some incredible guests on. We highly recommend you make that part of your podcast library…after we’ve gone, of course. As Craig and Joe live near each other, CP popped the kettle on and Joe came knocking. Luckily for Joe, Craig was at home and answered the door. Once the brews were in hand they hit record and let it all flow. This is one of those classic TSP’s where two people have never met before... but you wouldn’t think it when listening. It’s a great natter and you’ll really get a handle on who Joe is. We’ve all seen his brilliant character persona, either on stage performing stand up or stealing the show from Jimmy Carr and his guests on 8 out of 10 cats, now lets get to know the real Joe Wilkinson. One more thing! Joe is now an author! He’s collaborated with his friend Henry Paker on JOE WILKINSON: My (illustrated) Autobiography. As ever with an artist like Joe, all is not what it seems with this book, apart from it being very funny indeed. Go check it out at your local book shop.  This is the TWO SHOT PODCAST with the incomparable JOE WILKINSON. We really think you’re going to love this one. CP 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Warren Brown.  You’ll be familiar with Warren’s work on television over the years: Hollyoaks, Good Cop, The responder and of course as DS Justin Ripley in the BBC show Luther.  Craig and Warren talk about beginnings in the North of England, travels around the world with Muay-Thai boxing and how a job can take you to go and live down under.  We’re so chuffed to welcome Warren into our final countdown as it’s been a longtime coming.  Get that brew, pop those feet up and enjoy.  Craig Parkinson  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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. You’ve seen the award winning TV show Guilt (with past TSP guest Mark Bonnar)? That’s his. The incredible BBC show The Gold (with past TSP guest Jack Lowden)? That’s his. Craig and Neil met up in Soho, London to discuss all things writing, creating and what happens when you write a show, film and show and then that show doesn’t air. But first, they start with a joke …. Craig Parkinson 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 right into it. They start with talk of pregnancy and parenthood, then detour to Newcatle, L.A. and London. They talk about happenstance, coincidence and self-awareness and loads of other stuff. This is series eleven, episode four of the Two Shot Podcast with Aimée Kelly! 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Smart This is series eleven, episode three of the Two Shot Podcast at the Edinburgh Festival. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wilde, Kyle Falconer, Rob Aughton, Matt Forde, Simon Brodkin, Gordon Smart, Chloe Petts. Sit back and enjoy the journey! This is series eleven, episode two of the Two Shot Podcast at the Edinburgh Festival. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 In Successville. He also plies his trade as a standup comedian. He and Craig chat seagulls, sheds, swimming, shows, character, Brighton, ADHD and loads, loads more. It’s a lovely, lovely start to the new series and we can’t wait for you to listen. This is series eleven, episode one of the Two Shot Podcast with Colin Hoult. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of the West End and cinematic hit ‘Ghost Stories’. Jeremy and Andy have a new artistic endeavour, a navel called ‘The Warlock Effect’. The pair sit down with Craig at Soho’s Maison Bertaux to talk about their writing process, the glory days of shit Saturday telly, Ghost Stories, collaboration, Jewish summer camp and tons of other fascinating stuff. It’s a brilliant chat. Proper good-mate stuff. You’ll love it. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 host, author, podcaster, YouTuber to his already impressive skill set. He and Craig chat through serialised artworks, personal growth, leaving personas behind, outperforming your artistic budgets, Dave’s class new book Mancunian’s, the art of writing a book and tons more. It’s a proper lovely chat and it’s always good to catch up with an old pal. We loved it, you’ll love it. This is series ten episode twenty of the Two Shot Podcast with Dave Scott. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 episode, they discuss DIY, press nights, working with first time actors, Oldham, being an early starter, drama, class, twitter and loads, loads more. Matthew's passion for theatre collaboration is totally inspiring and it's a brilliant, brilliant ep. This is series ten, episode nineteen of the Two Shot Podcast with Matthew Dunster. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Dreamland. Freema and Craig talk wonderful women, rekindling artistic passions, New York, London, actor cooperation, saying "bye" to dolphins and loads, loads more. It's class. You'll love it. This is series ten, episode eighteen of the Two Shot Podcast with Freema Agyeman. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Community Garden Radio, Shaun's back in his loyal listener's ears every Friday afternoon. He and Craig had a chat earlier this week and got down to it. They talked about life in Leigh, canal-side cottage pipe dreams, ambition, family love, big decisions, the changing state of the TV chat show, ADHD, and loads, loads more. The chat's got it all. This is series ten, episode seventeen of the Two Shot Podcast, with Shaun Keaveny. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about making lists, yellow jackets, pens and paper, structuring days, how to sell bagged salad and loads of other stuff. It's ace. This is series ten, episode sixteen of the Two Shot Podcast with Rob Auton. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 appearance in Gypsy, amongst many, many other things. She and Craig chat caffeination or the lack thereof, the power of meditation, squareness, beats, Los Angeles, child care, family, the importance of geography and loads, loads more. It’s a fantastic chat full of clarity, reflection and purpose. This is series ten, episode fifteen of the two shot podcast with Lara Pulver. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of amazing appearances treading the boards of theatres across the country. Craig and Liz sat down with a nice glass of something and had a lovely TSP chat. They argued over the etiquette of leaving a play if you're not feeling it, chatted about musicals, photography, kids at weddings, how best to spend your Sunday and tons, tons more. It's a belter and you'll love it. This is series ten, episode fourteen of the two shot podcast with Liz White. 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 brilliant. If you want to have a nosy then check out the excerpt that Craig mentions in the Guardian here. Craig and Julie sat down for a chat about what they've been up to since the last TSP chat. They meander through subjects such as cultural capital, not being a dickhead, fame, failure, casting, class, voices on the page and loads, loads more. It's a great way to start to your weekend. This is series ten, episode thirteen of the Two Shot Podcast with Julie Hesmondhalgh! 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 TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 listeners, which we're sure a lot of you are, may have heard him on his new podcast Restless Natives with his mate Gordon Smart. Essential listening. Anyway, here you are. Martin Compston part deux. Expect egg chat, shopping for glasses and the unstoppable march of time, the pace of life in LA, cnuts on social media and loads, loads, loads, loads more. This is series ten, episode twelve of the Two Shot Podcast with Martin Compston 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 in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices