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The Two Shot Podcast

A podcast about creative people and their lives. Each week our host Craig Parkinson sits down for a chat with an actor, musician, artist, writer, chef, DJ or other creative soul to discuss what makes them tick. Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious, always insightful. New episodes every Thursday morning. Support this podcast at patreon.com/twoshotpod

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The last ever Two Shot Podcast - Craig chats with...

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2024/01/01

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

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S11E08 - Cash Carraway

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/12/23

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

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S11E07 - Joe Wilkinson

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/12/21

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

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S11E06 - Warren Brown

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/12/14

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

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S11E05 - Neil Forsyth

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/12/07

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

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It's nearly the end of the Two Shot Podcast. Here's a...

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/11/09

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S11E04 - Aimée Kelly

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/08/31

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

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S11E03 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 2...

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/08/24

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

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S11E02 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 1...

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/08/18

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

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S11E01 - Colin Hoult

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/07/20

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

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Producer Griff's 'My Own Garms' Podcast - Episode 1...

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/07/01

What's happening TSP mates!! Producer Griff here. I've got a new podcast called 'My Own Garms'. It's a video podcast and it's about clothes and the people who wear them. This is the first episode with my mate Neil Summers here. I've got 8 recorded with a few previous TSP guests scattered amongst them (Amber Anderson is on next week) The best way to get the podcast is either on Spotify or Youtube as you'll have the full audio visual experience but the audio is available wherever you get your

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S10E21 - Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/04/27

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

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S10E20 - Dave Scott

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/04/20

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

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S10E19 - Matthew Dunster

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/03/30

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

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S10E18 - Freema Agyeman

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/03/23

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

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S10E17 - Shaun Keaveny

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/01/19

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

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S10E16 - Rob Auton

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/01/12

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

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S10E15 - Lara Pulver

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2023/01/07

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

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S10E14 - Liz White

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2022/12/01

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

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S10E13 - Julie Hesmondhalgh (Part 2)

The Two Shot Podcast ·

2022/11/26

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

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