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 Harro...

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

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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 Cinem...

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 strang...

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:...

Send us a text Following last episode's interview with The Wedding Present's Dave Gedge, Charles and Graham report on seeing him live in an accoustic gig at Rise, York. Graham does the hard work reading Katja Hoyer's book about East Germany 1949-1990 and examines what it was like to live in the communist state. Both Charles and Graham take a look at Bradd pitt's new film, F1. Is it too formulaic? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

Send us a text Charles and Graham welcome The Wedding Present's David Gedge to the podcast. They talk to him about current projects and the anniversaries for classic Wedding Present albums that seem to be coming thick and fast. What keeps him motivated? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

Send us a text Rotherham born, West End actress, Emma Swan is our guest, talking about her debut middle grade children's novel, Cruiseship Kid: Thief at Sea. Emma recently launched her novel at Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture - the year long celebration of culture by, with and for children. Charles and Graham follow up on last week's Gang of Four and Adam Curtis' Shifty as Graham discovers a link. The duo continue to look forward to EIFF and Graham's tribute to Chris Simpson and...

Send us a text It’s June and it’s Glastonbury, Graham is in clover, Charles less so. It’s also almost time for Oasis to start their comeback tour. Meanwhile, in the real world, Graham has been to see post-punk legends Gang of Four's final hometown Leeds gig and realises they are still relevant today. Graham follows up on last week’s streaming data report with some fascinating additional info on music acts’ Spotify figures. Charles and Graham examine why Adam Curtis's new BBC iPlayer ...

Send us a text Graham chews over fascinating new data on how the popularity of heritage rock acts compares to today's pop juggernauts in the streaming world. The duo consider whether Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's new film 28 Years Later is 28 times as good as 28 Weeks Later? Good news from Scotland! The Edinburgh International Film Festival is about to announce its 2025 programme on 2 July. Graham shares his ecstasy: enjoying Fyfe Dangerfield of Guillemots at hot new Leeds venue, The Atti...

Send us a text Graham and Charles dissect Pulp’s new album more - but is it more Leonard Cohen than Roxy Music? What Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys meant to me - Graham remembers - in four brief parts and Charles examines the majest of the most trult gifted singer and songwriter of his generation. Thanks to a tip-off by Producer Antony, Graham reports back on his sonic visit to Bang & Olufsen in Harrogate. But is it more AI than wey hey? Charles captures the shots at the heart of th...

Send us a text Charles discusses the trend of theatre companies not offering press tickets and wonders if a place of record even exists today. Charles reflects on interviewing Richard Hawley. Richard Hawley is a romantic at heart- writing about Men’s grief. Richard’s quiff! A bit of rockabilly. Sheffield has been a bit ignored. City of 7 hills. What's Sheffield ever done for us? Joe Cocker Def Leppard Heaven 17 Human League Arctic Monkeys Pulp The Longpigs It may be landlocked in Sheffi...

Send us a text Charles and Grahamspeak to Sheffield's Jamie Taylor whose first book is Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from The Human League to Pulp. Published by Manchester University Press as part of their British Pop Archive series, Jamie talks about the gestation of the book and his future ambitions. Graham adds - post the chat with Jamie - how he bumped into Slow Horses star, Freddie Fox at the launch of the new Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra as well as a report on ...

Send us a text Graham looks at the re-issued Pink Floyd live in Pompeii film: When rock was classical music. Graham reports on meeting assistant manager of Notts County at final Harrogate Town Home match of season. Charles reflects on his experience seeing Gary Oldman in Krapp’s Last Tape at York Theatre Royal - does Gary get it taped? The Murder Capital live in Leeds and a new age of punk and post punk. Graham reads an extract from the final chapter of his ‘magnum opus' on - Harrogat...

Send us a text Charles and Graham are delighted to invite Harrogate based poet and author, Rob Cowen back onto the show to talk about his highly acclaimed new book, The North Road. About Rob Cowen Rob Cowen is an award-winning writer and author, hailed as one of the UK’s most original voices on nature, place and people. His first book, Skimming Stones, won the Roger Deakin Award from the Society of Authors. His second book, Common Ground (PRH; 2015) was shortlisted for the Portico, Richard Je...

Send us a text The old is the new: Graham on experiencing modern US jazz star Kamasi Washington at Project House in Leeds. Good news for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture as art deco venue is to reopen in August with new Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra launch. Record Store Day boost for Bradford and the lingering influence of Leeds indie scene of 25 years ago. Charles reports on seeing both Al Murray (The Pub Landlord ) and John Simpson, journalist and broadcaster. The political conn...

Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at the struggle facing small venues in the UK, the continuing rise in ticket prices and the beauty of My Bloody Valentine. Graham examines why The Beatles road manager and the hidden aspects of the story are unlikely to come out in Sam Mendes forthcoming films on the band. Graham explores the work of the underrated Val Kilmer after his recent death and why he is the best thing in Michael Mann's film Heat playing opposite Al Pacino an...