If you are stuck on what to listen to next, this week’s podcast picks offer a diverse range of conversations, from creativity and comedy to politics and wine. Here are five new episodes worth tuning into.
In the debut of Making Space, a six-part series from London’s Roundhouse, CEO Marcus Davey talks to Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya. Kaluuya discusses his vision for a new youth theatre company, Centre 59, and reflects on how his upbringing in Camden shaped his creative drive.
On Five Brilliant Things, comedian Russell Howard chats with stand-up Sean McLoughlin about his love for Star Trek: The Next Generation, mosh pits, and the simple joy of ordering a burger. McLoughlin also shares his experience of post-lockdown gigs and being censored.
The double act Mel & Sue return with a second series of Mel & Sue Should Know By Now. Their chaotic Q&A format veers from bedsheets to oven buttons, mining ridiculousness from mundane topics in a way that will delight fans and baffle others.
On Vintage Politics, host Abbie Bennington shares a glass of wine with former Downing Street communications director Guto Harri at The Savoy. Harri reflects on his time working with Boris Johnson and his failed attempts to steer Johnson away from Brexit, with anecdotes tied to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
