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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 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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35:12

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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32:28

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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Episode 189:

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2024/08/04

Graham takes pleasure in hearing some unexpected hits from the current Deer Shed Festival in North Yorkshire including Simon Armitage and The Coral.Charles reflects on enjoying the sculpture park at Thirsk Hall, as well as the Himalayan Gardens near Ripon. Newby Hall and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.Graham discusses great essay writers: How recent collections by the late Joan Didion and the late Christopher Hitchins compare to the late 'Gonzo journalism' writer Hunter S Thompson.Keep in...

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Episode 188: Mark Billingham at Theakston's Crime...

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2024/07/28

Graham spoke to bestselling crime author Mark Billingham at the world's greatest crime writing festival in Harrogate last week, the Theakston's Old Perculier Charles reviews Shed Seven in Museum Gardens, York. Futuresound’s three day festival with a homecoming celebration for the band - though they never left York.Graham discusses rock archaeology with reference to the sound equipment used by Pink Floyd for their famous gig at Pompeii which was on display at the recent North West Audio S...

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Episode 187: Ediburgh International Festival...

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2024/07/20

Graham continues his preview of this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival and why it is a return to its strengths.Graham considers why he genuinely doesn’t like tribute acts. Charles agrees but then adds how much he enjoyed, Sarah Louise Young's I Am Your Tribute, all about tribute acts at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York,Graham celebrates Yoko Ono's art when visiting her major retrospective exhibition at Tate Modern in London.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebo...

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Episode 188: Kettles Yard and Jim Ede; Bomb Squad's...

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2024/07/14

Graham discusses the brilliant new book, Ways of Art by the Sunday Times art critic, Laura Freeman. Ways of Art tells the story of art collecting legend Jim Ede, the creator of Kettle's Yard in Cambridge Charles reports on Bomb Squad's latest exhibition in York, Rise of the Vandals, which took place over three weekends at 2, Low Ouse Gate. The exhibition occupied three floors of the building and featured artists such as Inky, and DJ Soda.Graham reveals some positive news about ...

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Episode 185: Interview Special with Pete Oxley,...

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2024/07/07

Graham and Charles interview Pete Oxley, the guitarist and bandleader behind, Hejira - a group that celebrates the music of Joni Mitchell and is definitely not a tribute band. Their setlist is drawn from Joni Mitchell's live album, Shadows And Light. Comprising highly experienced jazz musicians, Hejira is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead.Graham gets excited about the news that there is a new film in the works by indie darling, Richard Linklater celebrating the films and directors and...

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Episode 184: Summer Music Festival Preview; Graham's...

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2024/06/30

Charles and Graham preview summer festivals including Deer Shed Festival and Leeds Festival. Graham revels in his exciting diary: meeting the star of Ken Loach's last film The Old Oak and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey in Harrogate in the same week.Charles reports on how the arts are being treated in the election manifestos.Graham previews the next Vinyl Sessions with R.E.M’s Automatic for the People.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

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Episode 183: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets vs Foo...

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2024/06/27

Graham reports on seeing Pink Floyd, well Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in York and Foo Fighters in Manchester in two days. Who won?Charles considers what makes a good new musical stand out, after seeing Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Grand Opera House, York? Graham reflects on Viggo Mortensen's new film as director - a Western, -The Dead Don't Hurt.Graham also catches up with some old punks who never die. He watched Leeds mini legends, Cowton who were back from ...

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Episode 182: Vinyl Sessions with Hotel Californa;...

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2024/06/15

Graham reports on the return of Vinyl Sessions and the, perhaps, surprising, hidden depths of The Eagles, as the band's Hotel California is played in full in front of a packed and appreciative crowd in Harrogate.Charles has a fun and fascinating evening at a PechaKucha event in York and then asks: how do you evoke a whale inside a theatre in Simple8's new adaptation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick at York Theatre Royal?Graham is enthused by a clutch of mazing new albums by bands that Charm Mag...

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Episode 181: Yes, Live in York; Demarco's Edinburgh...

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2024/06/05

Charles taunts Graham with a review on Charles Hutch Press of Yes, live in York. Will Graham ever see Yes live?Graham discusses the book, Demarco’s Edinburgh (Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine, 2023) about the history of Edinburgh International Festival chronicling the struggles and success of legendary Scots maverick arts impresario, Richard Demarco.Graham announces that he likes Billie Eilish’s latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft!Charles went to see the sublime Dexys at Scarborough and...

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Episode 180: Interview special with Chantel McGregor;...

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2024/05/27

Charles and Graham welcome special guest, musician, Chantel McGregor. Bradford born, Chantel is a rock musician and female guitar prodigy, who enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC, with 18 distinctions. Chantel followed this with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, the college’s musician of the year award. Her critically acclaimed 2011 debut album, Like No Other was foll...

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Episode 179: Cult Film Return to the River's Edge;...

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2024/05/20

Graham looks back on Return to the River's Edge; the cult 1986 teen film directed by Tim Hunter that foretold Twin Peaks and the Grunge movement.Charles reports on a new documentary about Michael Powell & Emetic Pressburger. Made in England : The Films of Powell and Pressburger - the under appreciated luminaries of British cinema - is directed by David Hinton and narrated by American director Martin Scorsese.Charles reviews Paloma Faith’s recent gig at York Barbican in an attempt to...

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Episode 178: David Remfry; Monet in York; Michaela...

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2024/05/15

Graham reports on his meeting with David Remfry, Britain's coolest artist, aged 81. Graham met him at his new exhibition, We Think the World of You - People and Dogs Drawn at The Mercer Gallery, Harrogate's only public gallery, once again proving itself indispensable with a high quality exhibition of national interest.Charles is fresh from seeing the Monet exhibition at York Art Gallery, a new exhibition and as part of the National Gallery bicentenary. York Art Gallery’s Monet in York celebra...

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Episode 177: Seriously Taylor Swift; Amy Winehouse -...

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2024/04/29

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Episode 176: Remembering Graham Naysmith from the...

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2024/04/28

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Episode 175: Steve Howe and Yes; Benjamin Francis...

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2024/04/17

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Episode 173: Ruskin and Brantwood house; Rolling...

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2024/04/01

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