If you are stuck on what podcasts to listen to next, this week’s picks offer some help. From conversations about creativity with Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya to comedic chats about life's simple pleasures, there is something for everyone.
In the debut episode of Making Space, a new six-part podcast from London's Roundhouse, CEO Marcus Davey is joined by Daniel Kaluuya. Kaluuya, also the associate artistic director at Roundhouse, discusses his vision for fostering young talent through a new youth theatre company, Centre 59. He talks about his definition of success, why he pursued acting, and how his mother shaped his work ethic. The conversation, set against the backdrop of Camden where Kaluuya grew up, explores creativity as a vital social force.
Comedian Russell Howard hosts Five Brilliant Things, where each week guests share the items, places, and people that make life worth living. In this week's episode, Howard is joined by stand-up comedian Sean McLoughlin, who talks about post-lockdown gigs and being censored. McLoughlin shares his favourite TV show, Star Trek: The Next Generation, leading Howard to recount a funny encounter with actor Patrick Stewart. Other topics include camaraderie in mosh pits, the joy of hearing people's full names, and the simple pleasure of ordering a burger.
Long-time double act Mel and Sue return with Mel & Sue Should Know By Now, a podcast filled with chaotically charismatic chatter. The former Great British Bake Off co-hosts answer questions on everything from bedsheets to cheese, mining a rich seam of ridiculousness. Their scatological humour may delight many but baffle others.
Vintage Politics pairs political discussion with the ritual of sharing a drink. In this episode, former Downing Street communications director Guto Harri joins host Abbie Bennington at The Savoy. Harri reflects on his time working with Boris Johnson, describing his attempts to steer Johnson away from Brexit and the sense that the country was pushed towards a decision with far-reaching consequences. The conversation flows as easily as the wine, with anecdotes tied to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
