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PODCAST

Two Big Egos in a Small Car

Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.

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All Episodes

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Episode 209: Gigs of the year 2024; Theatre event of...

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2024/12/29

Send us a textCharles and Graham revisit their best live music gigs of the year for 2024 with a competitive countdown of their Top 5.Charles celebrates the extraordinary production of Bluebeard by Wise Children as his theatre event of the year, which he saw when it played at York Theatre Royal.Graham reports on seeing comedian Maisie Adams at a small hometown gig at Roosters Taproom in Harrogate in front of her former head teacher.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFace...

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33:30

Episode 208: Chalmers on BBC 6 Music; Blitz and...

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2024/12/22

Send us a textGraham shares his recent experience on BBC 6 Music plugging his many years in the Harrogate music scene on the Craig Charles show.Graham wonders how two new very different films manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory (Blitz and Conclave).Finally, Graham reveals two new books coming up in 2025 - including his own, hopefully - with a brief extract of him reading from his yet to be titled book about Harrogate’s lost band from the late 60’s and early 70’s, Magna Carta and ...

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Episode 207 - Interview Special - Rob Chapman; Top 3...

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2024/12/15

Send us a textRob Chapman, music writer talks about his current book, Unsung: Unsaid. Syd and Nick in absentia - about Syd Barrett and Nick Drake.About Rob Chapman:Rob Chapman was the singer with the Bristol-based band the Glaxo Babies and with the British alternative rock band The Transmitters, a music journalist for Mojo and other magazines and newspapers, he made some broadcasting with the BBC National Network, wrote some books, including an acclaimed Syd Barrett biography, Syd Barrett: A ...

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Episode 206: Top 10 Films of the Year

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2024/12/06

Charles and Graham give a rundown of their Top 10 films from this year.;Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 205: Top 10 Albums of the Year

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2024/12/01

Charles and Graham take a look at their favourite albums of 2024, looking back at a blockbuster year for female artists.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 204: interview Special - Ross Raisin

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2024/11/23

Charles and Graham are joined by novelist and short story writer, York based Ross Raisin to talk about his recent triumph in the BBC National Short Story Award with Ghost Kitchen and life as a writer.Ross Raisin was born and brought up on Silsden Moor in West Yorkshire. He is the author of four novels: A Hunger (2022), A Natural (2017), Waterline (2011) and God’s Own Country (2008). His work has won and been shortlisted for over ten literary awards. Ross won the Sunday Times Young Writer of t...

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Episode 203: Paddington 3 vs Godfather 3; Nirvana;...

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2024/11/17

Graham examines how and why successful film franchises end up losing the plot in a comparison of disappointing new film, Paddington 3 with The Godfather 3.Graham discusses his recent talk on Nirvana, why the band were punk, not grunge, and how their story weirdly mirrors The Sex Pistols.Charles reports on Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds Grand Theatre. What makes a musical stand out in a busy market?Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 202: Nick Cave live in Leeds; The Pretenders...

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2024/11/10

Graham declares that Nick Cave is no god - as he assesses the opening night of the British leg of his 'Wild God' tour at Leeds Arena last night.Charles reviews The Pretenders at York Barbican: why Chrissie Hynde remains the coolest woman in rock.Alex Cox's Sid and Nancy - The 70s never stopped: Graham is reappraising Alex Cox's 1986 film Sid and Nancy nearly 40 years on.Plus, linking in with Sid And Nancy, Gary Oldman is to direct himself in Samuel Beckett's play Krapp's Last Tape at York The...

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Episode 201: High Llamas Live at Hebden Bridge;...

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2024/11/03

Graham tells us what he learned by talking to Sean O'Hagan from the High Llamas when he saw the band at Hebden Bridge last weekend.Graham has also been watching Fellini's Roma (1972) in Italian! And visiting the new William Morris arts and crafts exhibition in York, which of course Charles has seen too.The duo comment on the recent announcement that Watermark Gallery in Harrogate is to close. They talk about why they'll be missed and how likely it is they can find new premises.Graham is suita...

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Episode 200: Interview Special - Peter Brewis from...

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2024/10/26

A massive thank you to all our guests and collaborators, we've made it to our 200th episode!To mark such a special occasion Charles and Graham are absolutely delighted to welcome Peter Brewis, co-founder of Sunderland indie legends, Field Music.Peter is here to talk about the new Field Music album, Limits of Language.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 199: Supertramp Q & A with Ken Scott; The...

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2024/10/20

Graham discusses how his Supertramp Q&A session with legendary music producer, Ken Scott went in Harrogate. Ken Scott was shooting from the hip and taking no prisoners.Graham also reflects on the future of guitar bands as he attended an all-day gig at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.The arts world turned up for the funeral of Beatnik poet Heath Common in Harrogate and Graham was there.Finally, Charles reports on seeing a bit of a retro gig when he saw Peter Hook and...

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Episode 198: Graham in Emilia Romagna; Shed Seven's...

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2024/10/11

Graham discusses his recent travels in modern Emilia-Romagna, how Romeo and Juliet mania is Verona's Harry Potter and why the absence of Ramones t-shirts worn on the streets is probably an expression of Italy's innate coolness.Charles applauds the 'annus miraculous' for Shed Seven's 30th anniversary tour and album releases amid the release of the latest Shed Seven album. Liquid Gold is currently number one, their second this year. Charles and Graham chew over the multitude of versions on offe...

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Episode 195: RIP Heath Common, poet and musician; ...

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2024/10/05

Graham pays tribute to Harrogate poet and musician, Heath Common who has sadly passed away. Read Graham's obituary.Graham and Charles discuss how English Teacher winning this year's Mercury Prize finally recognises Leeds as a music city.Charles reflects on seeing the incomparable Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve at their 15 Songs in 50 Years gig at Leeds City Varieties.Graham reveals why new film, Blink Twice with Channing Tatum is better than the new film, Lee with Kate Winslet.Keep ...

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Episode 197: Interview Special: Boff Whalley on...

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2024/09/28

Charles and Graham talk to Leeds based writer and musician, Boff Whalley about his new musical for Red Ladder Theatre Company. Sanctuary - co-written with playwright, Sarah Woods - is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? Graham reports on meeting Chris Simpson (from the band Magna Carta) about the book he has written chronicling the history of one of the UK's less well know bands from the 70's.Grah...

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Episode 196: Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) Exhibition at...

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2024/09/20

Graham and Charles discuss meeting Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) at his new exhibition at RedHouse Originals in Harrogate which leads into a discussion about bird art.Graham has been listening to upcoming Irish garage-punk band, Sprints.Charles reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s new play, Show & Tell at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. It's his 90th play, Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 194: Edinburgh Part 2; Chris Simpson and...

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2024/09/14

Charles and Graham continue reflecting on their Edinburgh trip with a discussion about the Edinburgh Art Festival.Graham has finished his biography of Chris Simpson and the band Magna Carta and shares next steps and a few thoughts about what it was like getting to know the songwriter behind one of Britain's least known bands from the 70's - but a band that deserves to be celebrated for their songwriting.New albums by Fontaines DC and Hamish Hawk.This month Graham is doing a Q&A with David...

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Episode 193: Edinburgh Special (Part One)

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2024/09/07

Graham and Charles reflect on another superb Edinburgh Festival visit.Charles talks about his favourite films at Edinburgh, whereas Graham opts to share some of his “celebrity encounters", including a memorable encounter with Argentinian-Italian director, Gaspar Noé.Graham was at Leeds Festival this weekend and saw Lana Del Ray but preferred Sun King (from York) and almost anyone else to her. He explains why.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 192: Interview Special with Mark Cousins,...

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2024/08/24

At the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview documentary filmmaker, author, curator and former EIFF director, Mark Cousins and talk to him, in particular, about his latest book, Dear Orson Welles and Other Essays, a series of ‘conversations’ with the artists, poets, directors, and filmmakers who have most influenced and inspired him, from Orson Welles to Tilda Swinton.Mark Cousins is a documentary filmmaker, author and curator. His fi...

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Episode 191: Were Mainstream Films Better in the...

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2024/08/18

Graham discusses the decline of main stream films since the 1970s after having recently watching Woody Allen's Manhattan (1979) and John Landis's Animal House (1978).Coming up at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival what are Graham and Charles looking forward to?Charles reflects on Banksy’s latest artwork series, the coverage it has attracted across the media and what the street art might mean.Finally, Graham also discloses his idea for a play, though not entirely serious about writ...

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Episode 190: Edinburgh International Film Festival;...

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2024/08/11

Graham and Charles are looking forward to the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival.Graham previews a new exhibition at Red House Art Gallery in Harrogate by Dan BaldwinCharles highlights the York Purple Signs campaign, and especially their posters trying to establish behaviour patterns in relation to drink. Go Steady! We’ve got enough history. Respect your bar staff. Gratitude not Attitude.Graham is super excited to preview some of his upcoming talking events (including a new Vinyl Sess...

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