Two Chickpeas In A Podcast

NHS Talking Therapies with Dr. Nighat Arif and Harmeet Kaur. NHS offers Talking Therapies for free. You can refer yourself online by visiting nhs.uk/Talk

On this special collaborative the Two Chickpeas are joined SilverJay from the Unapologetic Podcast, to discuss Sexual Harassment, their personal experiences with it and what else can be done to further the community, but also themselves. Experiences with sexual harassment are complex and personal, and the powerhouse podcast hosts discuss how their ever evolving knowledge of consent. has brought a...

The Chickpeas are joined by Executive Director from Karma Nirvana, Natasha Rattu, to discuss the Honor Based Abuse campaign and the different types of abuse that one can experience. We are proud to be partners with the UK Government on the Honor Based Abuse campaign. The episode explores: - Forced Marriages - Virginity Testing - FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) If you or someone you know is at risk...

In this special episode with producer and DJ duo MadStarBase, we delve into the journey of Neal and Anant in breaking barriers in he clubs in India, feeling like they didn't quite belong in their community to representing India at the Paris Olympics at the India House Paris. Follow us on Instagram @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast Follow us on Tiktok @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast Listen to us on all major str...

The Two Chickpeas sit down with writer and actor of Vitamin D, Saher Shah,(on zoom) to talk all about this incredible and powerful production coming to Soho Theatre this Spetember (Tuesday 3rd - 21st September 2024). Saher explores the stigma of divorce in Vitamin D, the complexties of women in themselves and their relationships with one another and the patriarchy in the South Asian Community. The...

Join Tash as she talks to writer and producer of "Ghar Ghar' a play about South Asian families and the dysfunctional dynamics that are always there but never really spoken about. Swept under the carpet are the traumas that have never been brought up again, the conversations that are too awkward to have and the shared understanding that 'everything is fine' when really everyone is...

Two Chickpeas sit down with comedian Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan began his comedy career ten years ago and has been making people cry with laughter ever since. You will have seen Eshaan on Live at the Apollo, Sex Education and soon you will see him on Celebrity Masterchef. We however saw him on BBC’s Pilgrimage and in discussing this we have one of our most insightful conversations to date about religion...

In paternership with the NHS (  @NHS  ) we have put together some important information on the signs and symptoms of cancer, please do share this with your friends and family. If something in your body doesn't feel right, please contact your GP practice. The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat - and patients who are diagnosed at the earliest stages, like stage 1 and 2, are f...

Three years later and after the pandemic, The Chickpeas are once again joined by fitness and PCOS coach, Keisha Sethi. In this exciting episode get to know Keisha on a more personal level as she discusses how Fitness With Keisha is building, a new chapter in her life being a mother and the journey that has led her here. Link to our first episode with Keisha Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episod...

The Two Chickpeas are joined by broadcaster, teacher and writer, Bobby Seagull. Bobby delves into his upbringing, his role as a teacher, how maths actually helps with his dating life and his time on Indian Matchmaking. Chickpeas: Special thanks to Bobby, we loved having you on! Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further! Find us...

What's س ? Pronounced ‘’scene’’ or ‘’seen’’, encapsulates the spirit of unity, belonging, and creative expression. This dynamic gathering serves as a platform where individuals from unique backgrounds can share their stories, art, traditions, and passions with a like-minded and appreciative community. For their first event, Two Chickpeas in a Podcast were invited to host a live podcast explori...

Yes we are back, 2024, and kicking it off with UROOJ ASHFAQ! @TwoChickpeasInAPodcast @UroojAshfaq @SohoTheatre   Born in Dubai, Urooj moved to Mumbai at the age of 12. She started performing at open-mic nights at 21, becoming a regular in Mumbai’s young, rapidly-growing comedy scene, while citing stars like Sarah Silverman, Bridget Christie, Phoebe Waller Bridge, Josie Long and James Acaster as he...

A long awaited episode and a personal favourite for the Two Chickpeas brings you Parle Patel AKA Planet Parle. The Chickpeas sit down to discuss with the Garba King himself what Garba means, what Navratri means and why it is celebrated in Hinduism and the Hindu Culture. As well as being a comedic, social media personality and content creator, Parle also gives us an insight into designing his first...

Vim from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking -- Please do leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We would love for you to check our YouTube page too for the full and extended version @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast on YouTube. Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further!

In this episode, one Chickpea, Natasha tells her experience and journey in wanting a rhinoplasty aka a nose job. From initial thoughts, worries and anxieties to now living her life having carried out the surgery, this episode delves deep into the emotional experience as a whole. Note from The Chickpeas: We would like to put a disclaimer out there that in no way, shape or form are we promoting surg...

Aman Dhillon at Reeln Ltd (copied in) and Filme Shilmy are launching 'The Filme Shilmy Show' a brand new talk show based in London that will have a live audience. This venture unites UK viewers and South Asian artists (in Great Britain and internationally). Whilst such ventures are adopted well in India where actors come to promote their work, this concept encourages fulfils a current void...

THE TWO CHICKPEAS ARE BACK SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 delves into the newer experiences the both have faced recently spanning from talks on fertility, being single, being in a long term relationship and moving away from Hounslow! This episode will leave you laughing but also touches on some important issues and addresses some vulnerable emotions. If you do like the episode, please do like, comment and su...

The Chickpeas are joined with actor and quite the comedian, Viraj Juneja, to discuss his role as Harry in the new British Asian film by Pravesh Kumar that is 'Little English'. This film is an absolutely beautiful story full of romance and comedy yet touches our hearts with such a brilliant storyline a lot of us can relate to. 'Little English' addresses some important and quite fran...

We sit down with poet, broadcaster, actor and all-over British Asian Superstar, Mim Shaikh. Mim has been a pioneer in the British Asian media world, from broadcasting on BBC 1Xtra and BBC Asian Network to his phenomenal documentary 'Finding Dad' and now in the new upcoming film 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' with a stellar cast with some of Britain's most iconic and celebrated actors. WLGTDWI is...

The Two Chickpeas host their first live podcast at The Natural History Museum in London Activist, Joshua Virasami and scientist, Ashar Aslam are in conversation with the Chickpeas to talk about the importance of Climate Justice and discussions of our complicated relationships with nature and its disproportionate impact on people of colour. As the conversation delves into the industrial revolution...

The Two Chickpeas were invited to watch Magic Mike's Last Dance and give their review on the film. Magic” Mike Lane ( Channing Tatum)  takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus and has bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite ( Salma Hayek Pinault ) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an age...

The Two Chickpeas sit down with Sudha, invited to a special spot in her Wimbledon home, around a 30 year old table which has held many evening conversations.  Middle class, middle aged multicultural mother of millennial sons, Sudha lives a “squeezed middle” life in Wimbledon. As she navigates her career, family and returning to India as a NRI (Non-Resident Indian), she is prompted to investig...

In this episode, we speak with fellow Hounslow content creator Zainab, who you may also know as 'Cooking with Zainab'. We discuss everything from why we love food, how being Asian can influence our styles in cooking and the importance of spice! Zainab also takes us on her journey to becoming 'Cooking With Zainab' through losing her mother and the responsibilities of being the eldest sibling. Howev...

We had the privilege of speaking with the inspiring, talented and eloquent Asma Khan. We spoke with Asma about her new cookbook, Ammu, which is available from all major retailers now. We explore cultural representation, the role and place of women today and food as a love language.  We can't explain enough how inspiring Asma is and how much more we could talk with her, but you can get your do...