Two Big Egos in a Small Car

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

  1. OCT 25

    Episode 242: Comedy Greats at Red House Gallery; Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize 2025; New Wes Anderson Film - The Phoenician Scheme

    Send us a text Graham and Charles discuss the art of Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) as his latest art exhibition, What a Load of Monarchs opens at Harrogate's Red House Gallery. Graham salutes Sam Fender's Mercury Prize victory in Newcastle and wonders why Wes Anderson recent film The Phoenician Scheme is his third lightweight trifle in a row. Graham also shares his latest reading material and explains why Owen Hatherley and Brian Eno are currently floating his boat. And next up for Harrogate's Vinyl Sessions is Leonard Cohen. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    35 min

  2. OCT 19

    Episode 241: Interview Special with 'John Lennon'; the Decline of Ed Sheeran; the end of MTV's Music Channels

    Send us a text Charles and Graham interview Tyson Kelly as he starts touring a new show about John Lennon. The former member of the Bootleg Beatles is rightly lauded for his uncanny performances as John. Plus: Graham takes a look at the decline of Ed Sheeran and ponder the end of MTV's once mighty music channels. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    37 min

  3. OCT 12

    Episode 240: Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another; Philosopher AC Grayling; Grayson Perry's Are You Good?; the Beta Band live

    Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another with Leonardo Di Caprio. Graham reflects on his interview with philosopher and author AC Grayling for the Harrogate Advertiser. Talking about deep thinkers, Charles takes a look at star artist Grayson Perry's latest touring performance, Are You Good? Graham gives gives his verdict on the reformed Beta Band out on tour for the first time in two decades. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    28 min

  4. SEP 21

    Episode 239: Suede's new album Antidepressants; Ari Aster's new film, Erdington; Big Money for The National Gallery; Harrogate Events; Culture in Prague

    Send us a text Graham gives the new release from Suede a listen. Have Suede managed a resurrection part 2 with new album Antidepressants? New movie Eddington with Joaquin Phoenix and the trend for social surrealism in cinema. There's money for major art museums and a bit of a face-off between Tate and The National Gallery as they re-draw their agreement to keep the National Gallery exhibits confined to 1900 and before. Graham and Charles take a look at the big money flowing into The National Gallery and Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum. Graham looks ahead to Harrogate events with Charlie Higson, Pete McKee and Kate Bush. Charles reports on his recent visit to Prague enjoying the sheer breadth and depth of galleries and museums. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    38 min

  5. SEP 14

    Episode 238: Leeds Festival 2025; Don Henley's Boys of Summer; Mitchell and Webb Get Sketchy; Anti-colonial Art at the Edinburgh Festival

    Send us a text Is going contemporary in its choice of acts a good idea for Leeds Festival? Charles and Graham wonder what the future holds for big festivals in the UK. Graham explores the unexpected depths of Don Henley's 1980's hit Boys of Summer. Charles takes a look at the return of Mitchell and Webb with their new television show and wonders what they can bring to sketch comedy in 2025. Graham takes a look at some of the anti-colonial art on show in Edinburgh during this year's Festival. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    34 min

  6. AUG 30

    Episode 237: The Thursday Murder Club film; Highlights of the Edinburgh International Film Festival; Reception; a new musical using songs by David Gedge, The Wedding Present and Cinerama

    Send us a text Fresh back from the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Graham and Charles launch into a review of their film festival experience, picking out their highlights including the very high quality talks with directors such as Ben Wheatley and the legendary British film producer, Jeremy Thomas. Plus Graham takes a look at a new film based on Richard Osman’s novel, Thursday Murder Club and Charles reports on the new musical using songs by David Gedge, The Wedding Present and Cinema,  Reception. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    35 min

  7. AUG 9

    Episode 236: Joan Didion on Civil War; The Naked Gun with Liam Neeson; The strange death of the writer of Grosse Pointe Blank

    Send us a text Graham takes a look at a classic Joan Didion essay, exploring how Joan Didion's observations in her 1983 essay Salvador - on America's involvement in the civil war in El Salvador - now apply to the mainstream of the western world. The duo share their final thoughts on this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival before they set off for Edinburgh. Charles takes a look at the Naked Gun film franchise revival with Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun. Graham reflects on the strange death of the writer of 1997 cult classic film Grosse Pointe Blank starring John Cusack and Minnie Driver, Tom Jankiewicz. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

    31 min

  8. AUG 2

    Episode 235: Chris Simpson and Magna Carta Update; Deershed Festival; Bradford 2024 - The Railway Children

    Send us a text Graham gives an update on promotion around Chris Simpson and Magna Carta both with the Vinyl Sessions event in Harrogate and Chris Simpson's appearance at the Magna Carta exhibition launch in London. Graham also reports on the artists he managed to catch at this year's Deer Shed Festival. Charles reflects on his visit to Bradford to see the revival  of  Mike Kenny's adaptation of The Railway Children for Bradford 2025. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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

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  • Creator
    Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Two Big Egos in a Small Car
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