The Two Shot Podcast

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, up in Ulster. Her family had a mushroom farm where Charlene worked before switching professions to become publicans...

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 Destroy You or in one of her myriad performances across the theatres of the UK...

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 idea. Nick and Craig discuss audience participation and engagement, the comedy school year, meds, anxiety and depression, openness and loads, loads more. Frankly, it's pretty inspirational...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...