Two Voices Radio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nick Benjamin Andy Waterfield
2 Voices Radio are Andy Waterfield and Nick Benjamin. They take you on a humourous canter discussing people, places and stuff. The chaps offer a light hearted look at the mundanity and minutiae of life. 45 minutes discussing lighter news stories of the week, with occasional special guests and travelogue specials. New podcast every 10 days.
This time… Premium Bonds… are they unique to the UK? Coronation Street AXED? How reporting is so different between sources. Youtube viewers like Andy and Nick are losing patience with the length of videos, the ads, and the moaning vloggers! Real bread week… why is sliced white so dreadful? We note the death of actor Brian Murphy and discuss 70s sitcoms. Why are tomatoes so tasteless? Finally… a good news story about a well-travelled cat! Its all here! Get in touch via our website: twovoices.co.uk
This edition, we have themed our podcast. Today we talk about the future of television.
Nick is a minimal viewer of television being more of a radio, podcast and Youtube fan. Andy actually teaches television production skills in a college. We think you’ll find this an interesting debate with some interesting questions and fascinating answers.
We explore what’s known as linear television (old fashioned viewing as broadcast) and then look at how people are consuming programmes now. Do we still turn on to view at certain times? How are younger people watching? Do older viewers stick with the same channel all evening?
What do you watch and when? Have you ditched traditional TV viewing?
What do you think? We really love to hear from you.
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This time Nick and Andy are together in the studio. They discuss a recent visit to the Watercress Line (Mid Hants Heritage Railway). The podcast leads on to the wider discussion on the popularity of heritage steam and diesel railways in the UK including the Great Central Railway in Loughborough & The Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster. There is a big reliance on volunteers. Nick and Andy discuss the advantages (and sometimes) disadvantages to organisations in having a volunteer base.
Plus... they ask what sort of people go to heritage railways and what are their expectations of a day out?
At the end they sample some Hampshire cheese and talk... as Waitrose fancily term it "terroir".
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Andy asks what happens to the furniture in restaurants when they close down? Nick has some espresso cups courtesy of his aunty from a closed down Wimpy Bar.
We talk about gawping through the windows while people are working… it’s your BBC… except it isn’t! Andy talks about the quality of soap operas. Nick reveals how he likes to pretend he’s presenting daytime TV from IKEA room sets.
We talk about supermarket loyalty cards, how very variable their rewards are, and the cost of shopping in the 80s. Plus…if you’re in Wales at any time… visit St Fagans National Museum of History... it’s fascinating.
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You told us how much you enjoyed the last podcast... our London walk and talk. So we are doing something similar today. Join us as we walk from London Blackfriars Station via Unilever, Fleet Street, Hodge the Cat, and ending up at the Inns of Court. Plus the usual chatty twaddle along the way!
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This episode is different from the norm. Nick and Andy decided to go for a walk around London and are pleased to have you along to eavesdrop on their conversation!
Join us as we start on the Goswell Road near Farringdon Station in London, we go to Angel Islington, then end up in Nisbets. Central London is too busy so we jump on a bus that's hotter than the sun and end up touring via Limehouse via the Docklands Light Railway! We end up at Canary Wharf. It's the usual rambling chat you know and love but with a bit of walking and a change of scenery.
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This time we're limited to 40 minutes due to poor technology. Hello to Abigail! We talk about another narrowboat holiday via Atherstone and a visit to a good old fashioned bakery. Plus we visit Birmingham. Why is Birmingham always slated? We love it! Plus... Nick mentions a Two Voices Radio Presentation Skills course he's hosting for 5 weeks in Brentford and how it has some wonderful attendees. Finally... how often do you clean your toothbrush?
It's all here and as random as usual!
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This time… we start with cereal for dinner… you won’t believe the suggestion of the USA Kellogg’s boss.
We look at the Crooked House Pub in Dudley, West Midlands… it’s an intriguing story. We talk about re-use of buildings and the surprising number of new buildings still appearing. Plus… the radio station currently off air… for a very strange reason.
We talk our perennial favourite topic… hotel stays… from chain hotels to a recent stay we have made at an old fashioned hotel in Bournemouth. Andy tells us why he always feels a bit queasy in guest houses but how we loved our traditional bed, breakfast and evening meal bargain. Don’t forget… if you are in the UK and travel by train… get a bolt-on PlusBus ticket for good value travel for silly money... that's what we do.
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This time...we talk about old bank notes, the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange.
The UK appears to now be a coffee culture over tea.
We talk about moving to other countries and learning the language.
We love a stay in a "pub with rooms" but notice young people come down to hotel breakfasts with their bags and coats on. What's that all about?
Mixtapes and owning music... with the rise of online music... Nick realises that we don't actually own our own music anymore... its quite sad... but equally... quite efficient!
We talk the rent culture and how the UK is all about owning, whereas European cities are filled with renters. That gets us onto the annoyance of Brexit (something we've avoided discussing before!)
Finally... Andy makes a great recommendation that you tune in to a wonderful Youtuber "The Narrowboat Pirate". Heidi is fabulous. She has a filthy sense of humour and you'll love her... like we do!
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Christmas cuddly toys linked with shops – from Venus flytraps to Caterpillars. There’s our usual Retail Roundup. Wilkos is back open in Luton. Smarter M&S stores. Local Radio…not so local. Shirts with pleats… avoid. The robotic café with GPS. Nick reveals potential Christmas death-traps around the house. He finds it difficult to keep a straight face… not because the issue isn’t serious but by the way the article was written. We think you may laugh along!
Please do us a Christmas favour… share our podcast or leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Speak soon in 2024. (Nick and Andy)
This time we discuss our recent trip to Scotland. It's a fabulous country and only an hour away from Luton Airport. We stay in Glasgow, jaunt over to the coast at Largs. Plus we take the train to Stirling and Edinburgh.
You tell us how you enjoy hearing about places to visit in the UK so we hope this will inspire your next tripette.
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This time… Andy has a moan about unnecessary communications from companies… Nick cannot walk through a moving train. Why are the recycling systems so different across the country?
Two further questions… why are the British never prepared for the weather and why our trains are so expensive? As predicted Wilkos has finally gone bust. Andy reminds us of the bargain food mixer he bought from there. We talk fitness, walking and poor supermarket sandwiches when you do decide to go out for the day. That leads us onto poor bread!
Finally… Andy tells us how Neighbours has returned to TV. He tells us what he thinks of it. It’s all here… get in touch via the website: twovoices.co.uk
We’re back after a summer break. We went to Brighton on the weekend of the big hotel fire (we had nothing to do with it!). We talk about Brighton’s faded grandeur but we can recommend a decent fish and chip shop.
Andy talks about Dawlish… another fine place to visit and how the railway runs right along the seafront but advises you don’t drive to Devon. We talk about our old friend the train day ranger.
In retail roundup Wilko a major 400 store chain in the UK looks like it’s going bust. Andy tells us Greggs bakeries are going to go into Sainsburys Supermarkets. We think that’s a bit tacky!
We are probably contributing to the demise of the High Street as we have started shopping on Temu… and find it surprisingly good.
Finally… we talk about a series we have found based in Canada called Project Bakeover. Series 1 was great but series 2 has some rather strange quirks. Have you seen it? Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk
This time… we are looking at heritage brands. Why are old brands popular again? Nick is drinking Slush Puppie fizzie and it’s delicious (and cheap). Do you remember from the 70s orange “juice” in a packet? Andy remembers his mum throwing away things with E-numbers in as Plymouth Sound Radio told her to!
With a heritage theme we talk about actors from our childhood coming back including Christopher Biggins with a podcast interviewing his friends.
We look at the hefty price of ice-creams from ice-cream vans and discuss buying an ice-cream maker…. then ask why is the weather in the UK tropical? We have four seasons of weather in one day. It didn’t used to be like this! Plus… Andy has weed-killer woes.
Finally… we ask if we are in the wrong job… should we become the seagull scarer of Whitby? that’s where the money is.
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We've reached Episode 200! We talk about our first ever episode that came from our Radio LaB 97.1FM radio show. We look at the Eurovision Song Contest… why so much fuss this year? TV licence fees… We find that it's not just the UK that has one. Who pays for all these subscription channels? Andy tries to find a way to learn foreign languages via TV channels. Other countries are much better at languages than the British. Why is that? Plus...Nick unusually does some binge watching of Welsh TV drama.… Our recommended watch is: Banjo Beale - Designing the Hebrides. Thank you for supporting us for 200 episodes. Get in touch via our website: twovoices.co.uk
This time... We are back from another narrowboat holiday. Listeners tell they like hearing about our UK Canal boat experiences. We travel from Norbury in Staffordshire to Middlewich in Cheshire via the Audlem lock flight. Find out what it was like. Plus... We pay tribute to Paul O'Grady a.k.a. Lily Savage... What a performer! Finally... We box up the podcast in Tupperware... while it's still around! (Tupperware that is!) Our next podcast is our 200th! Do us a favour... leave us a review wherever you get our podcast from. Do get in touch anytime via our website: twovoices.co.uk or at facebook.com/twovoicesradio
This time... we discuss using webcams and choosing backgrounds. Andy is suffering but bored at being home watching daytime TV. Loose Woman and Carol McGiffin. Heir Hunters... The only programme with no reveal. We talk about the drama "Nolly" based on Crossroads actress Noele Gordon that leads us on to talk about the BBC in Birmingham and their big plans. Plus... the drive thru bakery and the whole drive thru concept. John Lewis word salad. Sports Direct is using face scanning software. Messing around with hot cross buns... and wash it down with an olive oil coffee blah!
Sorry about Nick's poor microphone. It's been rectified for next time! We are coming up to our 200th episode. Is there anything you'd like to ask us or anything you'd like us to feature? Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk or via our website: twovoices.co.uk
Andy has a rant about a paper bag. We discuss the Lidl vs Tesco fight over a yellow circle. More deli counters are closing and Paperchase is going. We discuss the Greggs Bakery Outlets and find out which retailer provides the strongest coffee on the High Street. We remember buying ground coffee in the 80s. Finally… Nick and Andy have an interesting big discussion about the psychology of buying and how our perception of value varies depending upon where you are and what you’re buying! Get in touch... we love to hear from you. Go via our website and fill in the form: twovoices.co.uk
Welcome to 2023! This time... We look at TV over Christmas. Was it rubbish where you live? We are attracted by ancient gameshows. Pottery is back, and Nick boasts about his handmade shirt. When is a ferry not a ferry? Plus... Do you wear your pyjamas to go shopping? Finally... Give "Walk with me Tim" Youtuber a watch... He's excellent...and stays in some grotty hotels!. It's all here. Get in touch through our website: twovoices.co.uk
This time… Nick is already on the Baileys. We open correspondence corner where we hear from you. We look at old stuff on BBC 4. Amazon… two alternate experiences. Nick talks about the old fashioned ways of department stores including Harrods in the 90s and Andy’s tells us about his mum working in Beales in Bournemouth. Andy costs up Christmas lunch. We talk about a saturated market for veggie and vegan products. Plus, a disastrous clothes horse! It’s all here. Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk
This week... We discuss a huge gap in knowledge. We hardly understand the scoring from any sport… and don’t get us onto how betting odds work! TV series Neighbours is coming back…even though it’s only just finished. What else should come back? Why are TV reboots not as good as the originals? Andy tells us how “Great British Bake Off” has lost its sparkle. Nick is looking forward to pottery & Sewing Bee. He has a new found admiration for people able to turn out garments in 3 hours! Plus defrosting the freezer...Andy makes Nick do it. And making a gateau from scratch. It’s all here and more.
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This time: Making pies and suet pastry from scratch. Air fryers… everyone’s going on about them. Andy was an early adopter. Are they any good? Apparently they save energy. Nick & Andy discuss their own energy use… it seems you can be quid’s in if you are careful and maybe wear more than a t-shirt! We discuss something new to both of us… have you heard of “Too good to go”? We tell you all about it and Andy reveals live on our podcast what he found in his magic bag! It’s very exciting! Andy says he can’t stop eating. We talk cheap shop bread. Finally… we ask, what must it be like working for a dysfunctional government? It’s all here! Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk
This time we look at the death of Queen Elizabeth ii. Neither of us are royalists and we try to provide a balanced discussion on the Queen's reign but also look at the extraordinary reaction from the British public to the not unsurprising death of a 96 year old lady. Give this upbeat podcast a listen, see what you think of our opinions, and share your views with us. Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk
This time... the energy crisis & how The Two Voices are planning to save. Andy employs a chimney sweep. Heritage trains are taking over mainline services. Leicester's Pork Pie Roundabout to turn vegan? Plus we tell you about visiting Bristol and Clifton. Finally.. do you share Nick's passion for stationery? It's all here! Get in touch nick@twovoices.co.uk
This time, we discuss our recent visit to Yorkshire. First class service on the LNER train, staying in Leeds and exploring Halifax and Saltaire. We talk about the museums, travelling around, Emmerdale, Pound Bakery and trying to track down Steph's Packed Lunch. Plus... Morrisons really seem to be making an effort with their Food to Go offering. Other supermarkets could learn from them! It's all here! Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk or andy@twovoices.co.uk
This time we are gripped by a heatwave. We talk icecream and hear about Mystic Veg and her prediction for the next UK Prime Minister. We ramble on about working from home and neighbours who prattle on! The icecream van interrupts again. Plus... the Weston Super Mare oil rig, Birmingham trams start again at last, and we tell you all about Andy's bees. It's all here! If you love or even just tolerate our podcast... please share it with your friends, family or even people you can't stand.
A strike hit Britain… Andy fancies going on strike. Up the workers with Mick Lynch! How come the picket lines no longer use a brazier? Did you sleep well? Nick woke to hear a milk float. He’s surprised to hear people still have milk delivered! Is milk delivered overnight in any other part of the world? Why are we so milky in the UK? And as an aside, Nick and Andy love the way American’s say STORE, especially Mary from QVC USA. Plus… do you make your bed as soon as you get up? Apparently It’s the latest controversy!
This time… we discuss new technology that may streamline the jobs around the home… but luddite Andy doesn’t sound convinced. We countdown the top 10 most hated household chores.
Amazon, Alexa, Google and Netflix… we all buy into these organisations and then people are surprised that they might be spying on us or by how much they know about us. But perhaps that’s the trade-off for using them! We talk about doctors and dentists and how technology can fail them.
Andy tells us about research by the BBC and how it may look in the future on TV and Radio.
Plus… we look at the UK Parliament but from an interesting angle… the food provided in Parliament… and in particular complaints about the food plus we reveal the menu prices. You might by surprised!
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The clip at the start... what are they? Fake laughter – Andy’s new affectation. Eurovision roundup – 4 hours we’ll never get back. Greggs bakery prices are set to increase but who goes there for breakfast? Example of a company cashing in on the Jubilee. A good cat story. Plus…some ridiculous ghost hunters who are scared! Join Nick Benjamin and Andy Waterfield. Get in touch: nick@twovoices.co.uk or andy@twovoices.co.uk
Back from our narrowboat holiday... here's we tell you all about our trip on NB Rainbow Lory. You've told us how you like to hear our stories about this very British holiday on the UK canals. There's tales of tunnels, filling up the boat with a hose, and we ask why some areas get a bad reputation? If you'd like to see some photos of the trip while you listen... go to facebook.com/twovoicesradio You can see the things we talk about. Please like, follow and share on our Facebook page. Thank you!
This week… queuing for ice-creams… would you? Choc-ices… yuck. A new way for IKEA and the revolution of shopping centres. We talk about Interior Design Masters on BBC TV with Alan Carr… an interesting show with bizarre contestants. Andy tells us about his new um… old book from cook Marguerite Patten. It’s quite unique! We look at the latest food products hit by shrink-flation. Plus… why is Easter Egg chocolate so nice? Oh… and have you heard about the new mayonnaise coming out? Yuck! Get in touch… 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week… Nick’s recovering from the Corona Virus… but the podcast bounces along with it’s usual frivolity! We talk about getting back to using the trains and the balance needed between air & train travel and it’s cost. Nick & Andy want to go to Amsterdam on the Eurostar.
In TV roundup… Andy’s prediction that “Neighbours” will end has come true. Nick tells us about BBC2’s House of Games. Andy tells us about Taskmaster & Celebrity Hunted.
Greggs are not producing hot cross buns. Is this some form of psychology to get them in the news?
Andy and Nick tell us about a walk around Farringdon and the Barbican in Central London. What a remarkable place.
Finally… Nick tells us about Lego still washing up on the South West Coast of England 25 years after some containers fell into the sea. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This time... Andy & Nick look at saying things correctly and alternative spellings. We look at letters on a keyboard. Andy tells us that everybody needs good Neighbours... or perhaps they don't. Nick tells us about the death of Bamber Gascoigne. We discuss University Challenge. We find the goats are back and we stop for a meal-deal. Why do we love a bargain? Oh and crisps are held to ransom. It’s all here. Get in touch... 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Nick Benjamin's beige meal. Andy Waterfield's new washine machine. The Two Voices discuss Boris’s rhubarb and British phrases dying out. Andy tells us about the best hotel breakfasts. Plus a discussion on how city centre living is back. Get in touch with your favourite phrases. 2voicesradio@gmail.com
We’re back after an extended break. Melissa is our Listener of the week! We talk about Boris Johnson our UK Prime Minister. We found nothing missing at Christmas in the shops even though we were warned of shortages. In fact we had too much! It’s now Veganuary… Andy discusses. There’s pizza and burger chat. Cows and virtual reality. Easy wins… including journaling and using a password keeper to save you remembering all those blummin’ log in passwords. Surveillance & CCTV. Slow walkers. EastEnders. Get in touch, tell us where you are and become our listener of the week: email: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Andy has the worst cold ever… but of course he’s not complaining! The biggest lottery win has been announced. We’re not bitter! There’s Christmas supplies shortages. Nature notes. Prince Charles, his cheese and wine car and food choices. TV Themes and Countdown. The face-covering dilemma. The Great British Bake Off is running out of steam. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
The Two Voices have finally visited the Severn Valley Railway... and what a day! In this episode we speak to Gus one of the organisers about setting up the gala weekend. Lesley tells us how the SVR is weathering the pandemic. Roland tells us what goes on in the huge train shed. We meet Jack & Peter who are working on a futuristic hydrogen loco project. Kayleigh tells us about the joy of being a volunteer. Plus... Neil and Keith tell us about a very special loco taking hours of their time to repaint. Welcome to our podcast special. Get in touch email: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week… the UK petrol “shortage”… but is it? People say there’s a food shortage… but we haven’t seen evidence of it. Morrisons is named supermarket retailer of the year. They’re also removing plastic bags from bananas at last. We’ve said for years that bananas have their own coats on! We hear about a list of top UK biscuits… but there’s an imposter in the ranks. Plus… Bake Off returns to TV with poor sound quality, ridiculous bake challenges and a programme that’s too long. Finally… with a 70s vibe of petrol shortages, gas shortages, food shortages… just in time the BBC puts on a new series of Blankety Blank!
This week Andy Waterfield takes a trip to Peterborough for the Buses Magazine festival to explore both vintage buses and the future of bus travel. Andy talks to the editor of Buses magazine about the event; the owner if a restored vintage Routemaster and to National Express about their brand new bus. Get in touch 2voicesradio@gmail.com
We’ve been to Kent and are amazed at how wonderful Folkestone is. It’s worth a visit! We ask if people will stay in the UK next year or will they go back abroad? Nick talks about the TV show “My unique B&B”. It’s quite twee and he’s not sure if he likes it or not. His 2nd recommendation is “Motorhoming with Merton & Webster”. It’s really good! Eye watering 1st class fares on the railways. Hema is closing down. Shortages of food. Andy’s shocked by the lack of biscuits & chocolate in the Co-op! Brexit & Buses. It’s all here!
Come with us for a podcast special visit to the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Hear the sounds and imagine the sights as we travel between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells West on a small but very special heritage British Railway. Plus... we talk to Jonnie Pay who tells us about the efforts that go in to running the railway and how they go about organising the Summer diesel gala. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week... Getting technical help. Olympic games… Nick hates all forms of sport so where do we go from here with the Olympic games? Why aren’t activities like cake making in the Games? The dogs next door appear! On Train announcements... Andy’s annoyed. The Marble Arch Mound… you won’t believe it. Plus… Nick tells us about the postcards of Plymouth… that weren’t! Andy tells us that Poundland are going down the “free-from” route. Finally… Liverpool and their World Heritage status. It’s all here! Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week we talk about travel mayhem... clogged motorways, as everyone goes on holiday to the South West. In technology... its world emoji day, we look at What’s App, and Microsoft's Clippy the “helpful” paperclip returns. We talk iced coffees, moving onto narrowboats, and discuss the revival of vinyl records along with the problems the record industry is encountering. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Bad hayfever season. Useless advice from newspapers. Keeping cool. TV shows with audiences are back. Andy tells us about an awful audition for TV show. Coca Cola rebuke. Nick has a strange selection of fizzy drinks. Plus the Two Voices visit to Staffordshire and using bus explorer tickets. It's all here!
We’re back after a couple of weeks off. Andy asks why journalists ask such long questions at the Downing Street news conference. In Transport Corner, Nick asks what’s the point of self-driving vehicles? a fully autonomous ship… and electric Royal Mail vans. Andy has a bug in the room. Cameras in radio studios… its supposed to be radio so why watch on the TV? Andy tells us about funny flavoured ice-cream. There’s a paint disaster and a visit to the “tidy tip”. Plus… what retailer has done well during the pandemic? Andy says he’s happy not to go away on an aeroplane. There’s more weird jaffa cake flavours. Finally… Nick recommends on YouTube… “Solent Ships”. This fantastic channel shows you the real-time comings and goings of the ferries between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. It's addictive! Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Does anyone still have a PO Box? Sending postcards for competition entries. Nick tells us about a new Russian supermarket chain moving in to the UK. Are there still telephone operators? Shopping in London is a real Mish-mash of experiences, lots of shops have closed since the last visit. Nick likes Liberty but they were both annoyed that people are incapable of following the arrows! Plus... Andy tells us about Wendy's burgers coming to the UK.
Frivolous shops are back open and Nick tells us what shop he’s missed the most. You may be quite surprised. Andy reveals his most missed shops. They've both missed department stores… but then we ask why department stores seem to be doing so badly if they are so missed? Andy ruins the quiz by guessing the answer too quickly! The Great British Sewing Bee is back. We are jealous as one of the biggest ever lottery win has been announced. Just £122 million! Nick has faulty goods but can’t be bothered to take them back to the shop. Plus… self-catering and camp sites have reopened. Andy worries about “facilities”! They call it “the joys of the open road” but how open is the open road as you can’t just park wherever you want. It’s all here! Get in touch… 2voicesradio@gmail.com
As fans of heritage railways, this week we to bring you a great guest from the Severn Valley Railway. Head of Marketing and Communications, Lesley Carr tells us how the pandemic has affected this top visitor attraction and how they are planning their recovery. We also talk about the SVR's new webcams where you can watch the action worldwide. Find out what it takes to run a hugely successful heritage operation, striking the balance between providing enough for rail enthusiasts and enticing the financially all-important family market.
Watching old TV programmes over and again. Youtube and podcasts dropping in annoying adverts. Nick has found out how to change his name by deed poll. He wonders if he should have a Welsh middle name. It costs £42.44. What a stupid price! Why does the government insist on silly sums with loose change? Nick is guzzling grapefruit fizzy from Waitrose. Andy’s had his first jab and insists on telling us all about the bus journey. There are new news channels starting soon. We talk about the line up. Recycling face coverings at Wilcos. And news from when we recorded this podcast about the shipping stuck in the Suez Canal. It’s all here!
Crimewatch on TV, Nick used to watch it as a suppertime treat! Andy has found himself watching daytime TV. Anne Robinson to take over Countdown. Moving abroad programmes... Why don't people prepare properly for such a move? The government roadmap... people are desperate to get away. Plus... Changing your name, and goats. It's all here!
Does anyone still use a landline? The UK census… it’s a peculiar thing we have to fill in once every 10 years. Andy talks more Doctor Who and about an episode with dramatic voting and a weird planet. Being optimistic about the Summer and old ladies breaking Covid restrictions. Nick tells us about the first cash till-less supermarket. Andy thinks it won’t work and we will go full circle to traditional shopping. Andy’s exciting cast iron pan. Plus politics conducted through the media. Its all here!
Monitoring phone calls for quality and surveillance. Getting the covid jab… much easier than the dentist! Nick’s quite happy to be tracked by a 5G chip! The joy of working in a call centre. Artificial intelligence and computers talking to you including computerised receptionists!
Andy talks about takeaways delivered… how come the lady over the road isn’t fatter? Nick brings us the psychology of jaffa cake eating. Who knew? Andy brings us earth shattering ways to save money! Finally… Nick brings us a dreadful article from the Thames Television 1970’s newsletter. Thank goodness we’ve advanced somewhat!
This week: How to stay warm in Winter… newspapers tell us what we must do. We pick it over and find they are stating the bloomin’ obvious. Andy advises marmalade making as a good way to occupy your time and he’s made his own butter (what’s happened to this podcast it’s turning very quaint!)
Then we talk about organising your life with Marie Kondo. We watch the TV programme and give our verdict. Plus… The Big Flower Fight on Netflix. What a strange format for a programme and some dreadful contestants. Do tell us what you are watching. We’re genuinely interested. 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Nick’s had “the jab!” Andy’s shares his dramas from his prison cell with more things going in the bin. Holly and her Ofcom complaints. The scourge of influencers. Who the heck are they and who cares? Plus… Jim Davison is trending on Twitter… and everyone thinks the wrong thing! There’s uninvited guests in Llandudno. We have new food products to buy which makes Andy realize he can’t cut slices of cake with faces on. It’s ridiculous. Oh and finally… confiscated sandwiches.
The Express newspaper... Diana and the weather. We discuss weather on TV. There's our Ineffectual person of the week & "happier fish". Andy's not sleeping well so tunes to Times Radio. Also... internet radio is making the world smaller. Premier Inn breakfast at home... Nick does breakfast backwards. Drinking smoothies… talk about huge calories! We never stayed in hotels when we were young. Staying in B&Bs with tea pots set up to fail! Household food waste… who’s wasting it? Plus… slowing down checkout staff. It’s veganuary… we discuss. Finally… we look at interpretation of the lockdown rules. It’s all here!
We’re back. Happy New Year! This week we talk dental care disappears, Psychic asparagus spears. Andy studies cabbage and makes his predictions for this year. Plus, the post-cat penpals, food trends for lockdown 3, and pottery throwdown returns. It’s all here!
It's our Christmas special. In our annual tradition, we are joined by Luke Walsh. We talk Christmas TV, review the best mince pies. Plus... have a pen and some paper handy and join us in our Christmas quiz. Merry Christmas to you all from Nick and Andy.
Welcome to our 4th year of podcasting! Christmas lights are everywhere. Andy moans about them... Nick loves them! The Poundland talking tills are annoying customers. The royal train has been pressed into service. Nick tries once again to talk Andy into a cross channel ferry crossing. Woman spills coffee on her boobs - Andy recounts the tale. Nick sees a woman poking camembert. And Pizza Express use superfluous words in their Coronavirus explanations. Get in touch 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Singing sensation Rozalla joins us on the podcast. She tells us how she's still amazed that her hit "Everybody's free" is still played on the radio and how everyone knows the song. We find out how she got started; what it was like performing on Top Of The Pops; and the highlight of her career.... supporting Michael Jackson's tour. An insightful interview with a genuine pop star.
Bake off round up. Masterchef the Professionals. Mrs Browns Boys. Christmas drinks. After Eights. Isle of Wight hovercraft You Tube video, Island Line trains being replaced. Rocky the owl. 2021 food trends. Disgusting beans. Why does tonic water fizz over everywhere? It's all here! Get in touch 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week we are joined by Barnaby Welch from Bloomfields Welch Management. They are agents that represent personalities from stage and screen. He tells us how the pandemic simply knocked out huge areas of the business but how it is now starting to come back to life. Fascinating podcast letting the light in on the magic of the entertainment industry during difficult times.
Back after our week off, we discuss incessant fireworks. We discuss the dreadful presidential election. Plus... is it cheese toasties or toasted sandwiches? We discuss our narrowboat break... and Andy asks... what's Mary Berry making? Tell us about products unique to your area. 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week we talk to a UK based TV channel that’s over the last few years has quietly been beaming out archive TV shows and films. But during the last few months has attracted an avelanche of new viewers.
Talking Pictures TV is available everywhere… and it’s a lovely success story. Today we talk to the co- founder Sarah Cronin-Stanley.
Toilet roll panic buying… an utter waste of time! The “R” number… up or down… the poisoned chalice of being in charge. Andy suggests some TV programmes… but they all seem to be about serial killers! Nick tells us about Waitrose’s most ridiculous thing on sale. Plus carrots on display and a flawed favourite chocolate bar survey. Then for some reason we talk about “Don’t scare the hare” and “Pets win prizes”. It’s all here! EP 151
This week... Nick tries to explain devolved government in the UK. We ask how does the Contact Tracing App work? We're confused! Andy tells us panic buying has started. At last... Nick says he's found a good reason for Brexit... duty free booze! Andy's still annoyed by TV ads that have people who pretend to be employees but they're actors! Excess packaging on Pringles and Baby Bel cheeses. There's the big pie eater... and finally... Bake Off is back. We share our views on the new series!
Taking the train and coffee shops are still shut. Absurdities of the week: Face coverings on public transport doesn’t include wearing a snake or wearing a dinosaur costume around the supermarket!
The Great British Bake Off is back… yay! Plus… we can’t stand “I’m a celebrity get me out of here” but this year it’s going to be different. We look at the proposed so-called celebs who are mooted to be in this series.
Andy tells us 2/3 of people have gone back to work (leaving the house). Many say they’ve missed their colleagues.
Nick tells us of a drive-in panto. Sounds a novel way of going to the theatre and sit in your own car with snacks!
Greggs give free birthday goodies…. And who is it that queue up for breakfast items?
Plus… have you spotted the supermarkets already have big tins of Christmas sweets and they seem to be £4 everywhere. We do some sums to compare the value between those and the Lindt chocolates.
Finally… Nick is annoyed by click-bait internet stories… aaarghh!
This week… teaching students from your kitchen… the commute is certainly shorter! We try to interpret the new “Rule of 6” from the UK Government. We look at the latest top 100 girls and boys baby names. Sadly… Nicholas and Andrew don’t feature! There’s some surprises and quite unexpected names on the list. Our perennial favourite is back… the top 20 biscuit poll. Andy tells us about a coffee subscription service that offers 5 coffees a day. Surely, that’s got to be too much caffeine? The TV and radio soaps are back… er… um… great! Plus Nick tells us about the great tomato sauce shortage at Wetherspoons and the Sun newspaper’s extreme way of reporting it. It's all here. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week we look at when to put the heating on! Project overruns - how on earth does it happen? The Argos catalogue is no more. We ask... do catalogue companies still produce traditional catalogues or is it all online? Nick remembers his mum running a Janet Frazer catalogue. Was their commission? and how about paying it off over all those weeks? Plus... home Tupperware type evenings. Do they still happen. Finally... there's a burger story! It's all here! Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week… where has the time gone? We are dieting but blame expanding waistlines on the “Eat out to help out” scheme. We get back to using trains and ask what is it with the weird up and down UK weather? We take you with us to Norfolk and discuss Norwich and the wonderful River Green Café in Trowse Newton. Plus… exam chaos… and how about buying a chicken? It’s all here!
This week heatwave, drive in cinema update, Woman in Black film, WH Smith, and eat out to help out. It's all here!
A change of pace for our podcasts for just this week. Nick is away. Meanwhile, In a programme first broadcast on local radio in Hertfordshire & produced by Two Voices Radio, Andy talks to Bobby Cowling from Waterways World magazine. We find out about what life has been like during lockdown for those who live on the canals, the impact on canal businesses, and he asks about the future of the UK waterways.
This week, retail figures show people are shopping as if the corona virus is over. Non-store retailing (i.e. online) has grown by 53%. Andy tells us if he could avoid the High Street forever! Nick tells us about pizza by post... a clever business model. But is pizza making that complicated to start with? And as drive-in cinema takes off in the UK as a covid-safe way of going to the movies... would it entice normally shy cinema goers like us... as you benefit from sitting in the comfort of your own car? Let's discuss! Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week, we talk about seeing & hearing yourself from a different angle. Rochenda Sandall on last week’s podcast said how as an actor on TV watching back Line of Duty she realised she’d never before seen the back of her head!
Plus… going back for haircuts. The Bullseye remake and 60 years of the BBC TV Centre. Oh… and watch out for the flying ants! (Think Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds…but smaller!)
Get in touch about ants, seeing or hearing yourself from a different angle or anything else you want to tug our coattails about. (2voicesradio@gmail.com)
On this week's podcast we meet the wonderful actor Rochenda Sandall... star of the BBC's Line of Duty and Alan Bennett's Talking Heads. Rochenda tells us about filming the Talking Heads episode "The Outside Dog" during the lockdown. It was filmed on the Eastenders set. She tells of her excitement mooching around the iconic set and the challenges of filming during lockdown. We then ask her all about her role as nasty piece of work villain Lisa McQueen in the huge BBC TV hit drama Line of Duty. It's a lovely interview with a fantastic actor.
Apparently it’s Super Saturday in England… 4th July. You can get your haircut and get socially distanced drunk. Just wait to see the Daily Mail showing people throwing up in the street. We talk about how many people on furlough from work are actually reluctant to go back to their old way of working. Maybe time for a new way of life?
Then we discuss Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads currently airing on the BBC. They’ve been remade and Andy is really impressed. Nick recommends for frippery… “Miranda”… now quite an old comedy but fun slapstick nonsense that cheers him up! (Both on BBC IPlayer).
We talk about obsolescence in household equipment. Nick and Andy reveal their oldest household items. But sadly not everything from the past can last!
Get in touch... tell us about your oldest functioning gadget! (2voicesradio@gmail.com)
This week the Two Voices discuss “Corona virus is OVER” or you’d think so by looking at Bournemouth beach. As a nation obsessed with the weather we ask why forecasts are so inaccurate. Haircuts are back… we discuss if less talking in barber’s chair is a good thing. Plus… cinemas are re-opening. Nick hasn’t been since 2007 so he’s not rushing back. Andy’s TV recommendation for your viewing pleasure is “Thatcher: a very British Revolution” on the BBC Iplayer. Nick recommends “George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces” on the Channel 4 Player. Please get in touch! 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week we are back together and discuss how much bread we are making (and eating). Andy made us eat pease pudding… a strange… but tasty ancient tinned foodstuff! We talk about how coal hasn’t been burnt in UK power stations for over 60 days… the longest time ever. We also make two recommendations… Nick suggests a great YouTuber who makes bread making easy with no kneading required “Artisan bread with Steve” (also at nokneadbreadcentral.com) . Andy recommends an online radio station that played great music… ideal for cooking to. 1940sukradio.co.uk
The Two Voices start by reviewing ITV’s "Play your cards right". Now it’s aired we can tell you what it was like! The next show is our favourite… "The Price is Right". With all the “Come on down” running we question how sturdy studio seating is! Away from gameshows, We discuss how wildlife has come into our lives during lockdown. More birds and better flowers. “Springwatch” is back on air. Plus The UK’s Wildlife Trust is running a 30 day’s wild campaign: See wildlifetrusts.org Finally… you all seemed to like our You Tube recommendations special a few weeks ago. So we give you two more. Andy suggests “Simple Cooking Channel”. Nick suggests “Living Walks”. Both are excellent and worth a watch! Drop us a line with your recommendations: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week…we couldn’t avoid a mention of Dominic Cummings (& his goings). Andy tells as about “The Archers” in lockdown & a fan-site Zoom meeting he was involved in. Nick brings us a surprising radio find called “Slow Radio”. Plus… as you know The Two Voices are fans of old gameshows. So they’re both looking forward to Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow. The Archers fan site we mention is dumteedum.com Get in touch with us 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Nick and Andy are back together (socially distancing) for a walk in the countryside. They consider the weirdness of lockdown. They talk about BBC Gardeners' World and Nigel the dog. We like the show… but the presentation style is very slow and they seem to be filling it with rehashed features & viewers’ videos. We’re not convinced about this! Plus... we talk about the benefits of walking as we make our way to a high point at Warden Hill in Bedfordshire to a triangulation pillar (trig point). These are marvelous markers across the UK that were used to plot Ordnance Survey maps. Join us for some fresh air! (Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com)
We talk more about MightyMKL (Michael) the airline pilot with his wonderful YouTube videos. It opens up a discussion about the whole concept of flying. We look at the Eurovision Song Contest that'll be somewhat different this year. Plus... we discuss repairing appliances or should we just throw them away? This leads us to the fascinatingly popular BBC TV show - The Repair Shop. If you enjoy our podcast please encourage your friends to listen and subscribe to "Two Voices Radio Podcast". Available everywhere! We are trying to bring cheer to everyone in these difficult times!
This time... we share our favourite You Tube & TV recommendations to help feed your brain during lockdown. From cookery channels to transport must-sees, gardening gurus to our passionate favourite narrowboat vloggers. Listen in and then find the complete list (later today) on our Facebook page: facebook.com/twovoicesradio Get in touch: 2vradio@gmail.com or @2vradio on Twitter.
We discuss contrived adverts, and Trump’s weird advice. We pay tribute to Lynn Faulds Wood and the pop tarts. (sounds like a band). Growing beards & cutting your own hair. Andy says don’t wear leisure clothes outdoors! Dressing for dinner and virtual meals together. Plus… we look at the animals that are coming into our towns… goats are welcome but how about alligators? Get in touch to tell us about your lockdown TV and You Tube, vloggers and bloggers recommendations. 2voicesradio@gmail.com
This week...toasted tea cakes, growing you own peas, TV broadcasts from home, and public services still operating. Plus a roundup of our pick of good You Tube videos worth watching. Get in touch... 2voicesradio@gmail.com
We may be locked down and 40 miles away from each other... but Nick and Andy are podcasting as usual from their respective homes. We take a lighter look at the daft behaviours around the corona virus. Join us as we brighten your day. Get in touch 2voicesradio@gmail.com (Recorded Sat 11th Apr).
Nick & Andy take you on the return part of their walk from Putteridge Bury back to Stopsley. (North East Luton). We continue to publish our light hearted weekly nonsense to brighten up your day during the Corona Virus pandemic. Please share our podcasts with your friends and family. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com (recorded Sun 22nd March. Please observe social distancing advice wherever you're listening)
Nick & Andy take you on the first of a 2 part walk from Stopsley in North East Luton to Putteridge Bury. If the corona virus coverage is getting too much for you... we will continue to publish our light hearted weekly nonsense to brighten up your day. Please share our podcasts with your friends and family. Get in touch: 2voicesradio@gmail.com (recorded Sun 22nd March. Please observe social distancing advice wherever you're listening)
Nick and Andy ask why younger people are using instant pancake mix... adding more plastic to the environment. Nick says pancakes are for all year round. Andy makes the perfect omlette. (Our show has turned very local radio!)
Andy's horrified that Gregg's branches are turning up in Asda!
Andy also gets narked by places serving chips as part of a breakfast which leads us onto buffets and Mr Whippy ice-cream.
Nick talks about the evolution of ravelogue food shows including Rick Stein's Weekends and the invention of travel cookery shows.
Finally... We discuss how government agency staff are losing there technology and how compromising of data this must be!
We discuss lots of TV this week, starting with a wonderful TV series "The Trial of Christine Keeler". It's an excellent BBC TV series. It gets us thinking about other BBC dramas. We are surprised Holby and Casualty are still going. Both hospital dramas never seem to run out of obvious accidents and incidents! Our friend Luke tells us about spending just £20 on a new bed. We're shocked! Just 20 quid? We talk dreadful hats and fascinators...which somehow leads us onto satellite TV and telephones. Finally... we look at classic 90s TV show "This Life" and discuss the longevity of certain shows such as Neighbours and The Archers.
This week we ask why do people pick certain jobs... accountants, dentists, funeral directors. We also ask why do people become Members of Parliament. We look at MP Tracy Brabin who received abuse for the dress she was wearing. Plus... singing sensation Madonna overruns on her London theatre show and finds the curtain comes down on her!
Old “Top of the pops”. Big breakfast in the morning. Opal Fruits are coming back. We lament old products from the past. Nick needs to get a new passport… which gets us thinking about the cost of things from the past compared to now. We talk about the High Street of the year and what makes a good High Street & what shops will always buck the trend of a recession. Plus cashless businesses… are they discriminatory? Finally… we reveal the chip shop of the year. It’s all here!
This week… dental pain… Nick has it but won’t dwell on it! Cardigans are now all the rage (apparently) with men. Tesco are ditching plastic wrap on multipacks of cans. Is the plastic tax working or are people just paying for higher quality bags? Asda are trialling stores where you take you own empty containers along. Luke tells us how hard he’s working at University (we don’t believe him). We discuss Crackerjack… the classic TV show is back. Plus… we ask if Grange Hill should come back? Get in touch with us... email: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Our friend Luke shares his views on the Christmas TV. We catch up on all the gossip. We are ambivalent about Harry and Megan's announcement. Andy is horrified about a woman spending £4000 on a holiday which then goes wrong! Nick tells us about some ridiculous new gadgets launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas including a robot salad maker! We extol the virtues of holidaying in your home country. Plus... our favourite TV show is back.
New Year and back to watching our weight. It seems the 10,000 steps is a waste of time. Andy tells us how a woman at his slimming group photographs her boobs! We ask who likes Panettone? No-one apparently. Marks & Spencers reveal poor trading results. We tell them why it happened. Nick extolls the virtues of his new coffee pod machine.
Of course we talk about Vegan January in the UK and warn how a vegan diet doesn't necessarily mean the food is healthier for you.
Do get in touch and tell us what you think of our podcast and where in the world you are listening in from. 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Andy gets narked by the word “Fresh”. We talk Avanti West Coast Trains who’ve taken over from Virgin. Nick would like a carriage at home. Andy tells us about Skipwith Station where you can stay in old railway carriages. Luke tells us about TV to look out for. Andy’s been to the Sky News Centre. We pick over frozen food. Plus… Nick asks about auctions… have you ever been to one? Finally… quiet shopping, we must be getting old as the music in shops is too loud!
There’s more apples and onions talk. We then discuss Coldplay and the mixed views the band generates… but they're ideal for telephone hold music! Then we review some classic American game shows we found over Christmas including Card Sharks, and Concentration. We are amazed how enthusiastic American contestants are.
If you are listening from outside the UK, we wonder what British TV do you watch? Email us and let us know 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Plus... how fresh is our fresh food? With his experience of launderettes and deep freeze food we find out just how common Andy really is!
In this special podcast Andy talks to Ren Behan, a published cookery writer, finding out what it takes to publish a cook book, her inspiration, and how her legal training gave some useful transferrable skills.
A Christmas Bonus Podcast. This is a cut down of our Christmas Special Radio Show for Radio LaB 97.1FM. Join Nick, Andy and Luke as they discuss the dreary TV offerings on UK TV. There's a music quiz. Nick and Andy's music knowledge is shocking! Plus a round up of the best mince pies and calorific coffee. Merry Christmas from The Two Voices!
We continue our review of retailers in London's West End. There's Wholefoods. We think it's the nice lighting that attracts people in. Dutch store HEMA is a favourite. We look at Christmas treats. Also... We discuss TV news reading. Mary Nightingale puts her glasses ON at the end rather than during the news. Thankfully ITV has dropped the all knowing nod-winking news, but the BBC continues the standing up news. Plus...Christmas coffis (coffees) and Andy hates soup. We talk Christmas mints, and mince pies, and other products especially for Christmas including deep fried chocolates! Finally... Trends for 2020... It's all about flour and fresh snacks. We'll see!
This week it’s Bleak House. It’s been Andy’s birthday (& was still 8 week’s from Christmas when we recorded this show.) He’s very curmudgeonly about Christmas. “Less texting and more looking” is this week’s phrase. We discuss face and hand cream and how it can vary so much in price. Andy sticks with Nivea! We discuss market research and excess packaging. Plus… we’ve visited John Lewis and Selfridges on Oxford Street. We’re impressed with the Selfridges food hall but both agree Oxford Street is full of strange people!
This week, we thinks Brexit will mean poor fruit and veg so its time to grow our own. We look at copy-cat foods... e.g. supermarket own label copying big name brands. Andy's seen a ceramic Penguin to put biscuits or pasta in. Plus... old technology. Pagers in hospitals, cheque books, and fax machines. We thought they were going but they're still around. Luke pops in to talk about Britain's got no talent and Dancing on Ice. We discuss the use of vending machine for sausages and flowers. Finally... Andy reviews a great new TV show... Snackmasters!
Setting up a gazeebo and the downside to running events outside. How do traders manage it? It must be disheartening in poor weather. If you are an outdoor trader get in touch! We discuss the longevity of consumer affairs programmes. The queen of the genre is “Watchdog”. It’s always full of disasters & tales of woe. It seems they’ve ditched the bank of phone operators & the show comes from a corridor in Salford. We also discuss Rip off Britain. Plus... the McDonalds vegan burger… that is stupidly cooked in the same fryers as the meat products. That’s going to be popular with vegans – we don’t think! And… Tesco announces they’re going to reduce the price of their vegan products and making the “plant based” section clearer to make it more appealing.
This week we drift from chocolate oranges to record shops! Why are Quality Street sweets smaller this year? We look at kitsch Christmas gifts. We find a novel way people are recycling crisps packets and look at the return of glass milk bottles. Plus... we sing the praises of a wonderful book and record shop called David's in Letchworth Garden City.
We continue our look at old TV gameshows. This week Blankety Blank and more shocking prizes. We look at how gameshows were traditionally presented by established entertainers. Nick and Andy encourage you to get along to free TV recordings… just for the experience. Plus... fellow broadcaster Luke Walsh shares his views on gameshows (he's 20 years younger than us so his views are very different!). We promise... no gameshow talk next week! (By the way... get in touch... we'd love to hear from you and please tell us where you are in the world. Email: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Fast Fashion… in our urge to spend money on cheap clothes… Nick discusses the more sustainable fabrics now coming from natural materials. We look at the strange headlines that appear in local newspapers. We’ve watched the new Supermarket Sweep on TV… frankly we think its too long winded. That makes us consider a wonderful pacey gameshow from the past… Bob’s Full House. You may be surprised at the quality of the prizes!
Linda McCartney's new products. Andy shamelessly touts for free products! The Great British Bake Off... We discuss how it's changed over the years. Andy has baking disasters...that unceremoniously are slid into the bin. Plus... we look into the gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace. Finally... the fun of visiting TV studios.
The joys of German supermarkets and pfand… the fabulous bottle recycling system. We find no glamour to airline instant coffee and ask why people rush to get up when the flight arrives. Our friend Luke pops in (twice) to tell us about his work experience and how radio is the best medium.
Supermarket Sweep comes back to UK TV hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal… we pick it over and see how it contrasts to the original. And Nick reviews a re-boot of Jerry Springer The Opera.
We talk about railway station cats. They are there to keep vermin down but it seems they're tourist attractions in their own right. Plus... Andy & Nick take a local trip exploiting the £6.50 Orbit bus ticket. We give our view on Stevenage - it happens to have a wonderful indoor market. We discuss taking paint on a bus! Finally... Luton airport, It's busier than you think, and there's the heartwarming story of the stand in Easyjet pilot.
This week we talk about the future of television. Plus... cruise ship holidays. Do they appeal to you? Then wiith the end of celebs on narrowboats we review the C5 series. EP 106
We’re really soapy this week. Actors who end up in soap operas. Nick and Andy do a who’s who of famous people who appeared in soaps. Plus… they discuss the longest serving soap opera characters. Then Andy shows off his German soap opera knowledge! Plus… live episodes of soaps don’t always work so well.
Join us in the wonderful German capital of Berlin. We walk the city, take to public transport, go local in Spandau, and marvel at the fantastic recycling machines in the supermarket. We talk to Christian Tanzler from Visit Berlin. He gives us the low-down on what's coming up in the City and what not to miss. A Two Voices Radio Production kindly supported by VisitBerlin.de
This week we discuss outdoor cinemas and theatre. Do they continue in the rain? We find out how Aldi are going plastic free. KFC have produced a vegan burger that's so popular it keeps selling out! We hear about Heart Radio's Big Bangers. Oh and Andy's miffed by IKEA's reataurant being closed for a Summer party!
From cathedrals with golf courses to setting up home in a mortuary. Staying in a lighthouse to St Fagans and the way their buildings have been relocated and preserved. Nick & Andy discuss how things ain't what they used to be!
Nick has the Munchies, and newspapers have diets. Andy discussed deep fried ice cream, Vienetta, and custard chaos. We discuss if hot drinks help in hot weather. How about a birthday party in Greggs? There's printing disasters, and axed TV. Plus... the return of Crackerjack. EP 101
It's episode 100! We are celebrating with a special from Berlin in a few weeks. Meanwhile... this time we talk about the Jaffa Cake dessert, and Jazz 625 on the TV. There's more store closures. We talk to Luke about his visit to Stoke Bruerne, and find out about Gaelic Football. It's all here!
Rozalla had some huge chart and club hits in the 1990s. 'Everybody's Free' and 'Are You Ready to Fly?" still sound great on the radio today. Now, in 2019, she is back with brand new music. Andy caught up with Rozalla to chat about how it all started and how the new music came about...
Not a pound Poundland, Plymouth in the 80s, check out operators, gay gnomes, BBC World TV, Ice-creams to have at home. We've a bountiful podcast for you this week. Shopping in the 80s through to ice creams to have at home. It's all here!
On the buses the film and holiday camps! We're in the holiday spirit as we discuss this wonderful but dated film and discuss the horrors and joys of holiday camps. Plus... TV shows that didn't translate well into their film versions. Jump aboard, bring your knotted hanky and kiss me quick hat!
Humidity, voting, Varos, St Neots, Beales, “Back to School”, Lids, Car parks
We talk weather humidity. There's a non-political political roundup. Andy manages to bring Dr Who into the podcast. Meanwhile... we visit St Neots, visit a decent branch of Beales, and sneer at "back to school" in shops even before holidays have begun. Finally... Nick and Andy rave on about a good car park with decent lavatories. It's all here!
Andy shares his views on fruity teas.... aparently they're not tea but air fresheners! Nick discusses the LGBT sandwich. Andy is perplexed by wasted food. Plus.... there's a vegan food round up and the chaps discuss seitan... that's seitan not satan!
Join Nick and Andy as they discuss DIY and DIY Stores. Edinburgh, London driving. Heritage railways. Over the top volunteers! It's all here!
Weather, garden, cake, evaporated milk, checkoutless, Percy Pig, Piers Morgan, Dark Takeways. Ep 93
This week... Andy starts by playing some clips (no idea why). We discuss fat shaming and an annoying wedding guest. We celebrate Peter Simon... from Ideal World Shopping Channel. He knows how to sell a BBQ. He's a funny guy! We love him! Finally... growing your own veg and the joys of the garden centre café. It's all here!
This week is a special show from the UK's Crick Boat Festival 2019. We bring you the show atmosphere and meet a boat painter, boating app company, and boat training provider. We also talk to the Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust, meet the Inland Waterways Association, and learn about living aboard with the Residential Boat Owners Association. Narrowboats galore with the Two Voices Radio Podcast!
Putting together an album. How difficult is it? Writing a musical… Andy’s half way there! There’s the Retail Roundup. Language misuse “like”. Latest new product: Coffee Cola! Plus… we talk about Three Mills Studios and the Tesco’s bust toilet. We end with a discussion on GWR Railway’s Pullman Dining service. Is it good value? You decide!
The 3rd and final part of our Glasgow visit. Today we discover the secluded Forth & Clyde canal. We drop in to the wonderful Glasgow Botanic Gardens. Then onto Kelvingrove Park via Hillhead. We end our journey with a walk onto South Portland Street Suspension Bridge then sum up our Glasgow trip from George Square. Drop us a line to tell us where in the world you listen from!
This week… deciphering Frank Sidebottom. We discuss when Channel 4 was more exciting & experimental. We talk about being on a narrowboat in the cold. Do you take foods for holiday convenience? We had a canal lock disaster. Plus… Andy thinks motorways are dull and we discuss the joys of motorway service stations.
This week we talk about radio weather forecasts and BBC Radio 4 programmes that we're not smart enough to understand. We also talk about old recording technology, sitcoms and going to TV studios for show recordings. Plus... a perennial favourite talking point... food! We look at farm shops including Canalside in Great Heywood, Staffordshire and a fish finger debate!
Moving to Europe. How much can we move for? The old fruit and veg quality discussion. Let’s talk about cheese. How about making your own cheese or beer at home? If you are an artisan producer or home food producer please get in touch to come on the show. Email: 2voicesradio@gmail.com
Weather presenters, stockpiling food... what would you stockpile just in case? “Just in time” deliveries. Dairy creamers for coffee. Littlewoods cafe. The dangers of pressure cookers and 1980’s dinners. National Lottery new games - £10,000 a month for 30 years. Oversized cheques on TV and gold bars. (recorded mid March)
Part 2 of our Scottish sojourn. This time we visit Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Lanarkshire. Recorded realtime... walk around with us finding out about Scotland's industrial past.
Join us for the start of a series of Travelogue Specials from Glasgow. This time we visit the wonderful Riverside Museum based on the edge of the River Clyde. It's a transport museum but with much more. There are street settings to walk through and you can climb aboard old vehicles. Join Nick and Andy as they feed their transport geekery appetite. All aboard!
Nick and Andy review the new series of BBC's Sewing Bee. They ask why on TV from around the world it always seems to be the same actors. In other news... The Weight Watchers rebrand hasn't gone so well. Nick and Andy discuss other rebrands. And did you know cola and milk is a thing! It's all here with the Two Voices Radio Podcast!
Orange that’s yellow. Taking your own meal on-board a plane and unnecessary faffing. Weigh your own baggage. The demise of Concorde. Online reviewers. The scourge of “social media influencers”. Moaners on the internet and the backlash from commenters. Two Voices Radio Podcast with Nick Benjamin and Andy Waterfield.
We discuss vegan food in the meat aisle! The Joys of online supermarket deliveries. Mary Berry & Judith Chalmers on Thames TV. Plus... Andy tells us about his family's dodgy Austin Allegro. We look at Marie Kondo suggesting we throw out books. There's a smashing experience, passive aggressive emails, and finally celebs larking around in posh hotels. The Two Voices Radio Podcast is here!
This week we talk home furnishings. There's also snowmageddon (we recorded this early Feb.). We review BBC4's Juke Box night on TV. Plus an amusing feature on silly sofa names and preposterous paint chart colours. Finally... there's Andy's bargain of the week. It's all here!
This week we discuss Perpetuity... things going on forever (or at least a very long time!) Toto's "Africa" is playing in the desert. Nick and Andy discuss other things that go on. There's more about Ghosts and "Most Haunted", award winning B&Bs, and the trials of trying to find a decent theatre show to go and see!
We talk Brexit... not the issue itself but about all boredom surrounding it. EVERYONE is fed up of two years of talking but still no decisions. Get on with it! We also talk UK Parliament about the effectiveness of the House of Commons compared to the House of Lords. From the hot air of of politics to the spreading of germs from gusty hand dryers. Its all here in the Two Voices Radio Podcast!
We continue last week’s discussions about bakeries... asking what bakery chains do they have in the USA. Then we get on to Bagels and railway station food. Brands that come and go. This week Little Chef. That leads us to talk about the Joy’s of motorway service stations. We discuss the dilemma of throwing away perfectly adequate gadgets. Finally we talk about a new series of “Most Haunted" on the UKTV’s Really channel. We love the programme and discuss its popularity. There's lots of screaming but it’s a great piece of entertainment!
Coming from Andy's house, today we talk about all sorts including the new lava lamp and the new roundel. We address feedback about our podcast. Nick talks about getting close to the royals. Then we take a look at bakery shops in the UK and world wide. Tune in!
This week… Andy discusses how new year means extra people taking up diets and going to the gym. Veganism or Veganuary is here It sounds like a rude word. What’s it all about? We hear how United Airlines have a recipe book of airline meals. Plus… Nick tries to convince Andy that there is nothing to worry about with long haul flying and how he will love it once onboard!
We're back with a brand new Two Voices Radio Podcast. We talk 80s and 90s TV that should come back including Treasure Hunt. Andy reveals he appeared on Blockbusters! We pay tribute to June Whitfield... and discuss poor programmes of the time including Fresh Fields and On the Buses. Andy tells us about his MA in Carry On films! Finally... we discuss the Christmas poor retail sales figures.
We are back with a new season of podcasts from next week. In the meantime here's our favourite bits with lots of giggles. We talk about UK shops with initials for their names, Christmas dangers, The Hatfield Galleria, What can't you get in The Netherlands? Top 5 things you lose at home, plus the joy of owls!
Happy New Year! The Two Voices discuss New Year's Eve television and how it is always a let down! True to usual form... they discuss miserable people... this time individuals trying to sell you things on a stall. Plus... the latest buzz word is casual dining. What's that all about? Nick reminisces about black and white TVs. There's a discussion about going to London's fashionable West End to visit the theatre. Finally... a new shop opens in Luton... but the aisles are too narrow!
It's a specially recorded "Preparing for Christmas Two Voices Radio podcast. Nick Benjamin and Andy Waterfield are joined by their radio friend Luke Walsh. Together they discuss preparing for Christmas. There's talk of Christmas veg, Christmas drink, expensive crackers and fancy biscuits. Plus... join in with our annual Christmas quiz. Have a pencil and paper ready. It's all here... are you ready for Christmas?
In the run up to Christmas, Nick and Andy discuss singers who cash in with Christmas albums. Why do actor make such strange entrances when performing "in the round"? West End shows or local theatre? we haven't been for a while. Plus Andy reveals his obsession with 4 colour Bic pens... he has boxes stored away in his special cupboard. Nick can't find a pencil for love nor money. They look at the new popularity of gin. And what to have for Christmas dinner if you're catering for vegetarians. It's all here in the Two Voices Radio podcast!
This week... The Two Voices discuss chest freezers. Do people still have them? Do artisan bread sellers really make all the loaves fresh every day? There's a lovely cheesemonger in St Albans. Watching the radio. Plus... Andy looses it when Nick tells him about his new Songs Without Words radio show... when is the ideal time to listen?
The Two Voices continue their narrowboat navigating in Staffordshire. They travel to the market town of Rugeley. They encounter more annoying boaters! The TV has a load of rubbish on it and BBC Local Radio's evening shows are no better. They discuss trip highlights and simple tips for your own narrowboat trip.
The Two Voices Radio chaps take their bi-annual narrowboat break. This time they spend the autumn in Staffordshire. Starting in Brewood, visiting Stone, dropping down to Rugeley, then heading back via Great Heywood. There's chat about their travels including miserable fishermen, chronically slow boaters and nice person of the day. Join them aboard NB Sir Melleaus.
The Two Voices continue retro themed discussions. This week - old fashioned treats, retro eating out, old fashioned dinners, vintage gear in Hitchin, the fun of old furniture. Plus department stores, and remembering the "Now that's what I call music" albums. It's all here!
Join Nick & Andy for the 1st of 2 Retro themed shows. Everything seems retro! They talk about catching the bus, "Hunted" on TV where they don't know how to dial a rotary phone. Also... is live TV drama and TV viewing changing? Plus... they talk about reviving old gameshows. Is nothing new?
The Two Voices discuss successful market towns. Fussy eaters, plastic cutlery, and coach travel are also on the agenda. Plus... Orange Viennetta is launched for Christmas!
This week The Two Voices discuss motorways and service stations. What dull places they are! Plus the annual faffing with the clocks to GMT. Our friend Luke reports on a pathetic turn out to the Luton Half Marathon. Plus... the chaps discuss the merits of solid fuel fires and find out about a new toastie ... sorry... toasted sandwich shop.
Nick and Andy have put together a very special rambling chat of a podcast coming from Andy's new house in Stopsley, Luton. So many topics are covered here from the Loose Women to old fashioned telephones. Make yourself a coffee, pull up a chair by the multi-fuel stove (no petrol!) and listen in!
on top form, the Two Voices talk about the joy of pencils, the dreadful Bovingdon Market... never has so many track suits been spotted in one place. Weight Watchers has rebranded... it seems a silly idea. Oh and Nick tries to convince Andy to take a ferry to Holland instead of a plane. But Andy isn't convinced!
This week, Nick and Andy visit Berkhamsted. Andy feels the people are barging around. Waitrose still have no plastic cutlery. Nick asks you to look out for Tawny Owls. Plus... The Two Voices discuss historic structures and heritage railways.
This week The Two Voices discuss Sky One in the olden days and the Great British Bake Off Extra Slice. Is this the extra slice nobody wants? Plus... Andy has found the joy of garden centres. And finally... Nick and Andy discuss Kirsty Alsopp and her tablet tantrum. It's all here!
The Two Voices discuss the longevity of Cher with her Abba covers album. They also talk about ITV's Loose Women, and The Bake Off programme. Plus... a feelgood story about Garfield the Lasagne Cat!
The Two Voices Radio chaps discuss arts and crafts. Nick talks about his current exhibition (until Saturday 22nd Sep. at Bourne Hall near Epsom in Surrey, UK.) nicksartworks.co.uk Plus... they talk about the art of podcasting and fellow broadcaster Luke Walsh pops in.
This week the Two Voices Radio chaps are back in the Sunday Breakfast Show radio studio after a Summer break. They discuss old radio stations. How did Andy's house move go? Good advice if you are planning a move. They talk of old junk that's now becoming collectible. Plus... they've seen signs of retailers putting in Christmas stuff... in September! Aaaargh!!!
The Two Voices Radio Podcast discuss: The virtues of Manchester Tart. Proofing before printing. Best biscuits for meetings & biscuit etiquette. Eating out of date food. Changing your name. Judging people. Listen, Share and Comment!
The Two Voices Radio chaps celebrate 1 year of podcasting in this the 53rd episode. Join them on South Western Railways as they take in Mortlake, Twickenham, Ascot, Virginia Water and Surbiton... all with their usual sharp wit!
Travelogue visit to Bristol in the West of England. Nick and Andy visit St Nicholas' Market, climb the Christmas Steps, walk to the BBC on Whiteladies Road, then go and see Clifton Suspension Bridge. Neither are keen on heights but manage to cross the bridge to see an uneventful hot air balloon fiesta... where high wind have curtailed the event. But there are plenty of strange stalls to discuss. So join them in Brizzle.
Nick and Andy take take the train to Weston Super Mare in the West of England. They take in the promenade and man made lake or lagoon as Nick insists on calling it. They visit the restored pier and spend too much money in the amusement arcades. Andy is determined to win on the grab machines!
We are on two weeks of podcast holiday. So we thought we'd give you a listen to previously unpodcasted material from our Sunday Breakfast Show. We discuss Park Events, Fashion Disasters, Tate Modern, Bake Off and craft revivals. How wrong were we about Bake Off! (First broadcast on Radio LaB 97.1FM in 2016).
We are on two weeks of podcast holiday. So we thought we'd give you a listen to previously unpodcasted material from our Sunday Breakfast Show. We discuss thunder, trying on clothes, and we visit the Epping and Ongar Railway. (First broadcast on Radio LaB 97.1FM in 2016).
Specially recorded just for our podcast listeners, We discuss Irrational fears including heights, piers, and drain covers. What is a market town? Garage sales & car boot sales. Poor supermarket layouts and equally poor fruit. Plus... bad promotional ideas & bad behaviour in a department store! EP 48
Recorded before World Cup & Wimbledon finals, We talk Mr Choc & Crusty Croc. There's a potential banana shortage. Sugar tax silly prices, What makes things artisan & hand crafted? We talk Celebs suddenly looking old. Throwing out your iron. Plus, our friend Luke gives a perspective on Eng-er-land football.
This week in the Two Voices Radio Podcast we discuss the heat, garage sales rather than car boot sales, entering competitions, Camper Vans, rubbish bus services, and TV's Benidorm EP 46
This week The Two Voices Nick & Andy discuss first jobs and worst jobs. Your worst jobs appear to include working in teaching, fast food, and department stores. We also discuss UK's Five TV who've upped its game with decent programmes including Hotel Inspector. Britain's Canals, Blind Date, oh and Jane McDonald. Plus... is it the end of M&S Percy Pigs? How will we manage?
This week, The Two Voices discuss store cupboard essentials… so essential… we’ve never heard of them. Salad Cream or sandwich cream? What a load of guff! Rude customers and smashed avocados. Thameslink disasters and apologetic train announcements. Who is Luke? Plus… work experience, first jobs and worst jobs.
This week… more studio air-con disasters, GDPR laws… yawn yawn! Childish marketing including the talking toilet on Virgin Trains. We visit Harpenden’s Street Food Social… Andy’s not impressed. Plus… an update on more UK High Street retailer woes. EP 43
Get your coat as this week we are taking you out and about. We start at the newly restored Luton Museum. Andy takes a free trip on Woolwich Ferry, and visits the St Albans City Signal Box. Plus... join The Two Voices for a heritage railway visit to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire.
The Two Voices talk about TV's Benidorm and Mrs Brown’s Boys. We look at polling stations. Waitrose's glum faced shoppers, supermarket mergers, the success of Amazon. Plus... the joys of opticians, Another visit from our friend Luke, and finally Bats. EP 41
We've reached Episode 40! The sun's arrived. Dental memories. Devalued Vienetta. Knickers in a twist. Coffee with accents. Weighing yourself on the supermarket veg scales. Britain’s Best Home Cook. Vacancy at the Palace. Railways closed for holidays. Two Voices Podcast with Nick Benjamin and Andy Waterfield.
There's more from the Carrot Marketing Board, Andy tells you about the broken biscuits window. We talk street markets. Could you go vegan? Nick couldn't give up cheese! Plus... do you take a flask out with you? and have you had the joy of a coach holidays? Join The Two Voices!
This week, The Two Voices review the Eurovision Song contest, they discuss heritage flavours of crisps, and discover there's a carrot marketing board. Who knew? Plus there's pound problems for two major retailers.
In this week's podcast, the Two Voices discuss coping with warm weather, plastic packaging, making your own bread. Take our coffee quiz, meet Luke who presents the show after ours on Radio LaB 97.1FM (he's a character!). Plus Andy reviews "Gardeners World" and "The Crystal Maze.
Back from their boating holiday, the Two Voices visit Fenny Stratford to cheer themselves up... but get annoyed by narrowboat numpties! Plus... a UK TV chat special... commemorating Dale Wilton & "Supermarket Sweep", the closure of The ITV London Studios with relocation of programmes to the BBC's Television Centre. Finally, they pick over the revamp of the "Generation Game".
The Two voices continue last week's chat from the lounge of hire Narrowboat Malvolio. This week they discuss: other boaters, how much it costs to hire, narrowboat You Tube vloggers worth watching, and evening entertainment. Plus a shout out to the wonderful CRT lock volunteers.
We take to the Grand Union Canal and hire a narrowboat. This episode we talk all about hiring a boat, narrowboat comforts, planning your trip, Plus... we take you through Blisworth Tunnel!
Two Voices Podcast - so many topics, such a short time... Brownies, other people’s houses, magnet fishing, box ingredients, dinner parties, dishwashers, gentle TV cookery, dull restaurants, iced up boats, writing & online signatures, Airports & shopping, flightradar24.com EP 33
The Two Voices... Nick and Andy discuss further sad deaths of UK celebrities, they look at the latest calorie advice. Plus... spiralized vegetables... what's that all about? There's a new £5 coin, and Prince Charles has some weird travel quirks. Finally... Virgin Trains launch a vegan breakfast... but Nick & Andy wonder if they'll run out before Watford. Listen Now!
The Two Voices talk TV, lovely biscuits in 3s, open plan office working, being vetted when ringing call centres, and then end of faddy restaurants.
The Cost of coffee, Mums at clubs, and a dodgy Mother’s Day lunch. Plus Nick is shocked by Andy’s suggestion of going to a drive-thru for a burger. We look at online stores’ popularity over real shops, Shops that look independent but aren’t, Daytime Soaps, and niche magazines.
This week... The Two Voices discuss snowmageddon in the UK... Unnecessary panic buying. Andy discusses HUGE breakfasts. Nick discusses moving house, visiting IKEA and the joys of flat pack furniture! It's all here!
It's a travelogue special. Nick and Andy take a trip to Weymouth in Dorset. Join them on the promenade. They find a mystery letter, visit the arcade, take a blowy walk, and admire the harbour... all with their usual sharp humour!
This week the Two Voices discuss useless public transport announcements, Experiences and Executives, trades of UK towns, slow building works, junk leaflets in magazines. Plus weird local words for weather. Listen Now!
The Two Voices discuss Andy's lottery win. It a big anniversary of TV classic Hi-De-Hi. Nick tells us about the emotional support peacock who couldn't fly. Plus... smart laundrettes, smaller biscuits, and £1 houses. It's all here in the Two Voices Radio podcast!
The Two Voices discuss the changes in family meals, hot plates, and bad behaviour at breakfast time in hotels. They've had some tiny desserts, and have noticed biscuit packets becoming smaller. Plus... they ask if you are convinced by shop sales gimmicks? Listen in for the latest Two Voices Radio Podcast!
The Two Voices discuss coffee flavoured things, Andy's obsession with his Fitbit, playing 2P sliders in the amusements on a visit to Clacton where Nick won't wear 10 pin bowling shoes. Plus they discuss re-runs of Supermarket Sweep and do you remember ITV's Houseparty? Nick reminisces about meeting Ed Doolan. It's all here with the Two Voices Radio Podcast!
The Two Voices Podcast with Nick and Andy discussing the upcoming "The Brits" music awards and talking about live TV disasters. Nick chats about working in Harrods, and there's a technology round up. Plus meet Luke Walsh... who presents after our Sunday Breakfast show on UK station Radio LaB 97.1FM.
This week the Two Voices Radio chaps discuss cheap carrier bags, spending more in supermarkets than you'd expected mainly on gin, healthy eating annoyances, & Greg Wallace. Plus Irn Bru cuts sugar and upsets people, and actress Bella Emberg has died.
The Two Voices Radio Chaps revisit the Friends of Felines in Ohio after the huge success of last week's podcast. Nick and Andy got involved in their chatroom and made many new friends! They also look at Welsh TV, the new Price is Right in the UK, celebs on holiday, and old Dr Who. Plus a look at annoying phrases and words people use!
Today, the Two Voices Radio chaps talk about Christmas being finally over, restaurants serving food on chopping boards, disappointing crackers, plus they discuss a must-see live 24 hours a day webcam channel - "Friends of Felines" in Ohio where they do superb work looking after poorly cats. Listen to find out more!
The Two Voices Radio chaps discuss the end of telephone directories, they look at the growing number of celebrity holidays on TV, they also celebrate traditional cafes and cafeterias with a hot water still. Plus... they chat to loyal Two Voices Radio listener Simon from Devon who enjoys a good game of Bingo. Listen now!
Studio based chat with Nick Benjamin & Andy Waterfield. The Two Voices Radio chaps discuss Christmas TV repeats, new trains with ironing boards for seats, people faffing around when parking. Plus... don't eat too much kale... it can be disastrous! They also salute the late Keith Chegwin.
Two Voices Radio's Nick Benjamin meets Barnaby Welch and asks "What does a theatrical agent do?" Plus we meet actors Emily Tierney and Sam Edwards who give a fascinating insight into being actors and what their agent does for them.
The Two Voices Radio chaps talk about Luton Airport & flying, snowflakes (flaky people and the weather), Christmas Miseries, and breakfast cereals set for the axe!
The Two Voices Radio chaps are on top form as they give a nod towards Christmas. They discuss the massive Christmas burger, lame Christmas trees, Christmas only shops, Gloria Hunniford, tinned food. Plus... they talk about a ropey shopping centre. Follow @2vradio on Twitter.
The Two Voices Radio chaps hire a narrowboat for a week. Join them on their trip around Warwickshire. What are hire boats like? what do you have to do? Where can you moor? Give them 26 minutes and they'll tell you all you need to know! (If you enjoy the show... please subscribe and share with your friends!)
We review "Which?" magazine's UK's best Christmas Mince Pies choice for 2017. What food do people from the UK miss most when they move to the USA? Andy asks... what is podcasting and how does it work? Nick tries to explain! Plus... we look at British Airways' latest money saving idea and ask why are people always so desperate to go to the lavatory once the seatbelt fastened signs go off on an aircraft. The Two Voices chaps attempt to answer in this podcast!
The Two Voices Radio chaps Nick and Andy discuss coffee shop calorie laden Christmas coffees, they test your knowledge of losing items and lost property. Plus... they ask what green tea is all about. Finally... hear about the first UK supermarket to open a bar within the store selling draught beer! It's the Two Voices Radio weekly podcast! Yay!
The Two Voices Radio chaps catch a train, board a bus, and ride on the UK's only remaining hovercraft service. Destination: Isle of Wight! There's also old tube trains still in service, a long seafront walk... plus a traditional seaside arcade. Get your tuppences out!