Meera Syal | Vigilauntie: A Memoir, Innit

The living legend, Dame Meera Syal sits down with the Two Chickpeas to talk about her new memoir, Vigilauntie.Discussing her life and what has shaped it, her career and the moments that have taught Meera what the Aunties taught her, what kind of Aunty she wants to be and the life lessons she has made. From Goodness Gracious me, The Kumar's at No 42, to Anita and Me and more - we discuss it all!Vigilauntie is available in all good book shops and online on 3rd September 2026. We urge you to get it/listen to it - Hilarious, but serious, raw and beautiful - we read the memoir, and it is WICKED!The Children - at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 2nd September - 3rd OctoberIf you liked this episode, please do follow/subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Two Chickpeas in a Podcast on Instagram where you can find more clips, bits and keep up with us! Support us, your future Aunties! X

We sit down with director, Jazz Bhalla and lead, Amar Chaggar to talk about Never Had A Chance. A film about real experiences in Hounslow with some added drama, but experiences that can be felt as real for so many of us who grew up in London and especially in West London in a small Asian community.

The Two Chickpeas are back! After 18 months off, Nikkita and Natasha Beghi come back to the podcast to open up about the abrupt stop and the coming back. They celebrate wins and loses, highs and lows and of course give their love to much of the British and South Asian community.

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 new understanding to their past experiences with sexual harassment and how stories of other women facing these issues. impact them. Follow us on Instagram @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast Follow us on Tiktok @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast Listen to us on all major streaming platforms https://linktr.ee/twochickpeasinapodcast Subscribe on YouTube @twochickpeasinapodcast

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, you can seek legal protection and support to stay safe. Karma Nirvana, a partner of the UK Government’s Honour-Based campaign, offers confidential help. Call their helpline on 0800 5999 247 or visit karmanirvana.org.uk. #EndForcedMarriage #StopHBA #EliminateVAWG #YouAreNotAlone

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 streaming platforms https://linktr.ee/twochickpeasinapodcast Subscribe on YouTube  @twochickpeasinapodcast  Follow MadStarbase on Instagram  @MadStarBase  YouTube  @MadStarBase  Website https://madstarbase.com/MadStarBase - Boiler Room Goa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xl-YN320dIMadStarBase - Choli Ke Peeche - Remix | Mollywood 1.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zg9SBzfE5QMadStarBase - Mehbooba Mehbooba - Sholay - Mollywood 1.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weG-kodJraE Follow BoxOut FM https://boxout.fm/ Instagram  @boxoutfm  YouTube  @boxoutfm 

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 play is sure to take you on a rollarcoaster, to feel. a rush of emotions and a unification with the storylines. Vitamin D Soho Theatre - 3rd - 21st September. Written by Saher Shah. Directed by Melina Namdar

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 stressed and keeping up pretences. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, the first run of Ghar Ghar is only showing for two dates, 22nd and 23rd August 2024 at the Rosemary Theatre. Help to support to watching this play, this episode provides a deeper insight into the reasonings behind 'Ghar Ghar' was written, why it is important to see the play as well as the true realities of working in Art and Theatre with a lack of funding. Two Chickpeas will always support and share British Asian and South Asian stories for support and any help. If you have something you would like us to share please email us at [email protected] Please don't forget to give this episode a like and follow!