Two Voices Radio Podcast

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 tolerat...

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,...

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 ta...

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...

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 Yo...

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...

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 tel...

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...

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 sav...

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 vo...

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 wit...

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...

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 to...

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...

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@...

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...

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... A...

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...

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 herita...

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 u...

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!