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 fa...
Feb 04, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 Governm...
Dec 10, 2024•53 min
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 F...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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...
Aug 27, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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 showin...
Aug 08, 2024•49 min
Aug 07, 2024•47 min
Two Chickpeas sit down with comedian Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan began his comedy career ten years ago and has been making people cry with laughter ever since. You will have seen Eshaan on Live at the Apollo, Sex Education and soon you will see him on Celebrity Masterchef. We however saw him on BBC’s Pilgrimage and in discussing this we have one of our most insightful conversations to date about religion. Eshaan is a British Asian male who once practised Islam and talks about the decision he took in hi...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In paternership with the NHS ( @NHS ) we have put together some important information on the signs and symptoms of cancer, please do share this with your friends and family. If something in your body doesn't feel right, please contact your GP practice. The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat - and patients who are diagnosed at the earliest stages, like stage 1 and 2, are far more likely to survive. For more information visit nhs.uk/cancersymptoms...
Apr 29, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Three years later and after the pandemic, The Chickpeas are once again joined by fitness and PCOS coach, Keisha Sethi. In this exciting episode get to know Keisha on a more personal level as she discusses how Fitness With Keisha is building, a new chapter in her life being a mother and the journey that has led her here. Link to our first episode with Keisha Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2h7rHh2dDnAAbQUdqHd30p Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pcos-awareness/id1493...
Apr 15, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Two Chickpeas are joined by broadcaster, teacher and writer, Bobby Seagull. Bobby delves into his upbringing, his role as a teacher, how maths actually helps with his dating life and his time on Indian Matchmaking. Chickpeas: Special thanks to Bobby, we loved having you on! Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twochickpeasinapodcast/?hl=en TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/...
Mar 26, 2024•53 min
What's س ? Pronounced ‘’scene’’ or ‘’seen’’, encapsulates the spirit of unity, belonging, and creative expression. This dynamic gathering serves as a platform where individuals from unique backgrounds can share their stories, art, traditions, and passions with a like-minded and appreciative community. For their first event, Two Chickpeas in a Podcast were invited to host a live podcast exploring our relationship with our South Asian heritage and the many stories and experiences that have made up...
Feb 29, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Yes we are back, 2024, and kicking it off with UROOJ ASHFAQ! @TwoChickpeasInAPodcast @UroojAshfaq @SohoTheatre Born in Dubai, Urooj moved to Mumbai at the age of 12. She started performing at open-mic nights at 21, becoming a regular in Mumbai’s young, rapidly-growing comedy scene, while citing stars like Sarah Silverman, Bridget Christie, Phoebe Waller Bridge, Josie Long and James Acaster as her creative heroes. Owing to her boundary-pushing humour and disarming charm she notched up some seriou...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 6
A long awaited episode and a personal favourite for the Two Chickpeas brings you Parle Patel AKA Planet Parle. The Chickpeas sit down to discuss with the Garba King himself what Garba means, what Navratri means and why it is celebrated in Hinduism and the Hindu Culture. As well as being a comedic, social media personality and content creator, Parle also gives us an insight into designing his first collection for House of Ruhi, the reason for the brand, their ethos and aims to bring people the co...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Vim from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking -- Please do leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We would love for you to check our YouTube page too for the full and extended version @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast on YouTube. Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further!
Aug 30, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode, one Chickpea, Natasha tells her experience and journey in wanting a rhinoplasty aka a nose job. From initial thoughts, worries and anxieties to now living her life having carried out the surgery, this episode delves deep into the emotional experience as a whole. Note from The Chickpeas: We would like to put a disclaimer out there that in no way, shape or form are we promoting surgery. This is a personal experience and journey and urge everyone to do their thorough research in ta...
Aug 09, 2023•49 min
Aman Dhillon at Reeln Ltd (copied in) and Filme Shilmy are launching 'The Filme Shilmy Show' a brand new talk show based in London that will have a live audience. This venture unites UK viewers and South Asian artists (in Great Britain and internationally). Whilst such ventures are adopted well in India where actors come to promote their work, this concept encourages fulfils a current void in the UK of providing a stage with live audience to promote current and upcoming projects. There is often ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
THE TWO CHICKPEAS ARE BACK SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 delves into the newer experiences the both have faced recently spanning from talks on fertility, being single, being in a long term relationship and moving away from Hounslow! This episode will leave you laughing but also touches on some important issues and addresses some vulnerable emotions. If you do like the episode, please do like, comment and subscribe, it would mean the world to us! If you have a spare moment, please do also leave us a review...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Chickpeas are joined with actor and quite the comedian, Viraj Juneja, to discuss his role as Harry in the new British Asian film by Pravesh Kumar that is 'Little English'. This film is an absolutely beautiful story full of romance and comedy yet touches our hearts with such a brilliant storyline a lot of us can relate to. 'Little English' addresses some important and quite frankly touchy and taboo topics that we delve into and why it is important for stories like this to be made in Britain t...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We sit down with poet, broadcaster, actor and all-over British Asian Superstar, Mim Shaikh. Mim has been a pioneer in the British Asian media world, from broadcasting on BBC 1Xtra and BBC Asian Network to his phenomenal documentary 'Finding Dad' and now in the new upcoming film 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' with a stellar cast with some of Britain's most iconic and celebrated actors. WLGTDWI is out in cinemas on 24th February 2023. Mim joins us to talk about WLGTDWI, we delve into the premise...
Feb 20, 2023•57 min
The Two Chickpeas host their first live podcast at The Natural History Museum in London Activist, Joshua Virasami and scientist, Ashar Aslam are in conversation with the Chickpeas to talk about the importance of Climate Justice and discussions of our complicated relationships with nature and its disproportionate impact on people of colour. As the conversation delves into the industrial revolution and how this has impacted climate change to the tragedy and devastation of the flooding in Pakistan,...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The Two Chickpeas were invited to watch Magic Mike's Last Dance and give their review on the film. Magic” Mike Lane ( Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus and has bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite ( Salma Hayek Pinault ) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. Magic Mike's Last Dance is out in all cinemas 10th February 2023....
Feb 13, 2023•16 min
The Two Chickpeas sit down with Sudha, invited to a special spot in her Wimbledon home, around a 30 year old table which has held many evening conversations. Middle class, middle aged multicultural mother of millennial sons, Sudha lives a “squeezed middle” life in Wimbledon. As she navigates her career, family and returning to India as a NRI (Non-Resident Indian), she is prompted to investigate her own sense of home and her place in the world. Evening Conversations is a warm-hearted monologue in...
Nov 03, 2022•38 min
In this episode, we speak with fellow Hounslow content creator Zainab, who you may also know as 'Cooking with Zainab'. We discuss everything from why we love food, how being Asian can influence our styles in cooking and the importance of spice! Zainab also takes us on her journey to becoming 'Cooking With Zainab' through losing her mother and the responsibilities of being the eldest sibling. However, the episode is also full of inspiration, and appreciation and is full of laughter and love for f...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We had the privilege of speaking with the inspiring, talented and eloquent Asma Khan. We spoke with Asma about her new cookbook, Ammu, which is available from all major retailers now. We explore cultural representation, the role and place of women today and food as a love language. We can't explain enough how inspiring Asma is and how much more we could talk with her, but you can get your dose of her here with the Two Chickpeas and by purchasing Ammu :) Asma Khan is the chef and owner of Darjeel...
Apr 03, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We speak with Ashika Lal from California for the Two Chickpeas X Timepass Podcast crossover episode! We talk about our love and hate for all things Brown Boys, everything from fashion to dating to brown boys in the mainstream media! We had an amazing time talking with Ashika and encourage you to check out her podcast and follow her @timepass_podcast
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 15
Whether you remember her from Newsround or you watch Escape to the Country on BBC you will know the name Sonali Shah, she joins us in conversation to talk about her new book ‘The Best Diwali Ever’ that explores the special relationship held between brother and sister. The Chickpeas explore the essence of what Two Chickpeas in a Podcast is about: what it means to be a British Asian today. What that means to them and how religious festivals can be celebrated the way you want to. Popular broadcaste...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Two Chickpeas talk to Sara Nisha Adams, a British Asian author from Wembley who grew up in Hertfordshire and debuts her first book The Reading List. Nisha describes how she grew up feeling as though she didn't quite know where she belonged as a mixed raced British and Asian girl. Nisha also describes how the language barrier of being unable to speak fluent Gujurati didn't hinder her strong bond with her Grandfather as they had a mutual love for Gujurati food. In this episode, Nisha speaks on...
Nov 10, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The Two Chickpeas are back! They are joined by FitnesswithKeisha who is a fitness trainer that specialises in helping women with PCOS. We have recorded this episode as 1 in 5 women are diagnosed with PCOS and Nikkita has been diagnosed with this condition for the last 10 years. There is so much misinformation about the condition that we had to clear up! PCOS is often referred to as 'lazy girl syndrome' but we are here to discuss how it is far from that! PCOS can affect you on a daily basis in re...
Sep 29, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Disclaimer: There may be spoilers! The Two Chickpeas were honoured to be invited to Picturehouse London to review Space Jam, A New Legacy! It was amazing to see how the film has adapted to current trends, technology and culture. The film was so nostalgic for anyone who has seen the original film but is a great family hit for audiences who haven't seen the original Space Jam! The Two Chickpeas discuss their love for the film, the giggles they had throughout and how they feel Zendya, who voices Lo...
Jul 21, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On Two Chickpeas, Mental Health Matters so we continue with Poonam. We look at the histories of where our parents and our grandparents have been, the stresses and traumas in life they may have faced and how this can be passed genetically especially if these haven't been dealt with and how we can break the cycle of generational trauma to manage our well-being. You can find us on Instagram: @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast Poonam: Mental_WealthMatters
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
