
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
Latest episodes

Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 29min
The last ever Two Shot Podcast - Craig chats with Vicky McClure
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

Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 34min
S11E08 - Cash Carraway
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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 31min
S11E07 - Joe Wilkinson
This week's guest on the podcast is Joe Wilkinson, a stand-up comedian and actor known for his work on 8 out of 10 Cats and HIM & HER. In this episode, they discuss Joe's career as a writer, collaborations with David Earl, and their podcast CHATABIX. They also talk about Joe's new book and dive into his personal life, giving listeners a chance to get to know the real Joe Wilkinson.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 25min
S11E06 - Warren Brown
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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 19min
S11E05 - Neil Forsyth
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 ParkinsonIf 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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9, 2023 • 5min
It's nearly the end of the Two Shot Podcast. Here's a little message to let you know the score...
Hiyer mates. Hope you're good. Here's a little message for you about where we're at. X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 7min
S11E04 - Aimée Kelly
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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 6min
S11E03 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 2 with Simon Brodkin, Rob Aughton, Chloe Petts, Martin Compston & Gordon Smart
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 SmartThis 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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 4min
S11E02 - Two Shot Edinburgh Festival Spesh - Part 1 with Martin Compston, Laura Wilde, Kyle Falconer, Rob Aughton, Matt Forde, Simon Brodkin, Gordon Smart, Chloe Petts.
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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 16min
S11E01 - Colin Hoult
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 - @twoshotpodInstagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices