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The comedy podcast by Alex Sievewright where we ask our special guest the burning question... 'How was your week, last week?' https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more inform

Alex Sievewright


    • Oct 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Athena Kugblenu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 60:26


    Episode 4 of series 3 has bounced into your face and Alex and Hayley are joined by stand up comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu!We talk about sand, museums, drugs and wedding outfits. Because, why not.Also, Alex has internet issues! Hooray!Guest: Athena Kugblenu (@athenakugblenu)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    David Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 81:29


    Episode 3 of series 3 bursts into your ears as soon as you press play on your listening device. And joining Alex and Emi is a comedy producer who has worked on such classic UK comedies as Paul Merton: The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, Dinnerladies and The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon... it's David Tyler!We chat about New York, Edinburgh and being... 'that guy'.Guest: David Tyler (@DavidTylerPozz)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Maïa Dunphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 58:53


    Episode 2 of series 3 has arrived and Alex and Hayley have a lovely chat with Irish broadcaster, producer, podcaster and lovely person, Maïa Dunphy!We discuss charity, helping the environment, underwhelming movies, sweating too much and also a certain 80s singer.It's a cracking episode.Guest: Maïa Dunphy (@maiadunphy)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt.@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Steven Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 60:49


    WE ARE BACK!And what a treat with have for you! This episode we welcome singer, songwriter, Canadian and legend Steven Page. Alex and Emi ask him all about his week, his new album and his UK tour.It's a good un!Guest: Steven Page (@stevenpage)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kate O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 78:27


    Episode 14 is here! For this episode Alex and Emi are joined by master impressionist and voice of Maybelline, L'Oreal, Absolute Radio and LOTS more... It's the wonderful Kate O'Sulllivan!We discuss tennis, accents, NDAs (shush) and fitted sheets.It's a right old laugh and no mistake.Guest: Kate O'Sullivan (@kateOShullivan)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional Vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Steve Nallon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 108:56


    We're back! Yes, after a short hiatus, we have returned! And do we have a show for you? Yes. Yes we do.Joining Alex and Emi for this episode is author, impressionist and Spitting Image legend, Steve Nallon!Yes, the voice of such legendary Spitting Image puppets as Bruce Forsyth, Roy Hattersley and, most importantly, Margaret Thatcher tells us all about his week, plus we discuss his new book 'The Time That Never Was'... (go to www.swidgers.com for more info!)(There is a lot of talk about time travel, as well...)It's a lovely chat (and our longest episode yet)Guest: Steve Nallon (@SteveNallon)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional vocal stylings by Hayley Pettitt.@AlexSievewright@Krunchie_Frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Best of #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 64:49


    Our latest episode is a wonderful 'Best Of' collection of the funniest and loveliest bits of the last year and a bit.So sit back, relax, take your shirt off and enjoy!Guests - Lewis Macleod, Charlie Higson, Colin Mochrie, Jon Holmes, Ria Lina, Jake Yapp, Alasdair Beckett-King, Lucy Porter, Alison Ward, Ross Lee and Curtis Stigers.Hosted by Alex Sievewright, Emi Webber, Hayley Pettitt and Kate O'Connor@Thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Françoise Pascal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 85:20


    Here comes episode 12... and we have a bona fide legend on the show. Actress, producer, model and legend, Françoise Pascal is our guest! The star of the classic sitcom Mind Your Language and such films as There's a Girl in My Soup tells us all about her week.There is a lot of sandwiches.Guest: Françoise Pascal (@Fpascal)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Darren Altman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 70:19


    Episode 11 of Series 2... and we have a treat for you. Joining Alex and Hayley is voice artist, impressionist and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist, Darren Altman!He tells us all about his week, which includes Sean Connery, hot baths, radio presenting, dead hamsters and a kitten.Enjoy!Guest: Darren Altman (@darrenaltman)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mike McShane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 86:42


    Episode 10 of Series 2 swings into view with it's trousers hoisted high. This week, Alex and Emi are joined by the improv comedy legend from the original UK version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and many films such as Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, Office Space and A Bug's Life... It's Mike McShane!We discuss his week and theatrical whathaveyous... including his upcoming tour with Paul Merton's Impro Chums.FUN!Guest: Mike McShane (@thismikemcshane)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Emi WebberAdditional Vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Georgie Morrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 70:30


    Episode 9 of Series 2 and Alex and Hayley are joined by stand up comedian and actor Georgie Morrell.We discussed covid, knackered boilers and birthdays.Guest: Georgie Morrell (@TheGMorrell)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Greg Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 84:27


    Episode 8 of series 2 is nigh! In fact, it's here.Alex and Hayley are joined by former warm up guy for Countdown, voiceover artiste and Quizmania legend, Greg Scott!He tells us about his windy week.(Warning: This episode does contain potentially sensitive material regarding cancer and IVF.)Guest: Greg Scott (@GregScottTV)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Curtis Stigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 80:03


    Here comes a real treat for you... Alex and Hayley are joined by musician, singer and 'jazz legend' (he loves that title) Curtis Stigers!He tells us all about his week... and it covers covid, cleaning bedrooms, dumb dogs, lipstick and Jarvis Cocker. Plus everything else in between!It is an amazing episode.Guest: Curtis Stigers (@curtisstigers)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Hayley Pettitt.@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley@thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mike Fielding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 78:45


    Here is episode 6 and Alex and Emi have the absolute pleasure of being joined by The Mighty Boosh's very own Naboo the Enigma: Mike Fielding!He tells us all about his week, There is a lot of scrapes with birds and foods.Guest: Mike Fielding (@MikeFielding9)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Emi WebberAdditional vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ariane Sherine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 69:21


    Episode 5 and love is in the air! We celebrate Valentine's Day by learning all about our guests exciting new love story. And who is our guest? Only comedian and journalist Ariane Sherine!Ariane tells us all about the ins and outs (oooh, matron) of her week... it is SO ROMANTIC.Guest: Ariane Sherine (@arianesherine)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alex Lowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 62:01


    Episode 4, anyone? Joining Alex and Emi for this episode is the man, the myth, the legend... Alex Lowe! Yes, the man behind Clinton Baptiste, Barry from Watford and almost every comedy show from the UK.Here Alex talks about his week and how a certain report has almost ruined it......oh, and a naughty judge...Enjoy.Guest: Alex Lowe (@alexlowe51)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional vocals by Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Scott Capurro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 55:00


    Episode 3 of Series 2 is here! Joining Alex and Emi to discuss their week is the fabulously outspoken stand up comedian Scott Capurro!This episode does contain very strong language and themes that some people may find offensive/enjoy immensely.Guest: Scott Capurro (@scottcapurro)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional vocals by Hayley Pettitt (sorry I made you say those things...)@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Miranda Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 83:04


    Episode 2 of Series 2 is here and it's a humdinger. Joining Alex and Emi for this one is Comedian and Actor Miranda Kane. You may know her from her hugely successful series 'Slaving Away' on audible.We talk about many things, including sexy goings on on Quantum Leap.Guest: Miranda Kane (@miri_kane)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Emi Webber@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chris Devon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 88:17


    We're back! Series 2 for 2022! And joining us for this first episode is voice actor Chris Devon.It's a moist one.Guest: Chris Devon (@mrschrisdevon)Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Emi WebberAdditional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lucy Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 59:38


    For episode 17 we are joined by the absolutely wonderful Lucy Porter.We discuss her week, which involves yoga, farting, Cannes, Hot Tubs and other things.Guest: Lucy Porter (@lucyportercomic)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley@thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alasdair Beckett-King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 53:55


    Our guest for this episode is Alasdair Beckett-King, the guy from all those youtube videos, stand up and Mock The Week.He chats to Alex and Emi and tells us all about asbestos, wicker and friend Qqqqqq.Guest: Alasdair Beckett-King (@MisterABK)Hosts: Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional Vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley@thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jake Yapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 82:15


    Episode 15 has got the lot... marriage counselling, chick sexing, throat slitting... erm... Chinese food... the LOT.Joining us for this episode is comedian, composer, podcaster and, yes, vegan... Jake Yapp!He chats to Alex and Hayley (and another surprise guest) about what his week was like.It is an experience.Guest; Jake Yapp (@jakeyapp)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley@thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Charlie Higson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 76:09


    Making episode 14 of That Was The Week That Was, Was It? is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman. First, set a date and make sure your wife can join you both in the fun. Then, when you're both comfortable and ready, chat to the star and co-creator of The Fast Show, author of numerous books, producer of great television and all round lovely guy, Charlie Higson and ask him how his week was.Then, when you've finished gushing, exchange contact details and remember to request an invoice.Guest: Charlie Higson (@monstroso)Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberAdditional Vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettit_hayley@Thatwastheweek1 https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lee Brace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 89:32


    Episode 13 is here and joining Alex and Hayley is the comedian and actor Lee Brace, star of the brilliant award winning 'Silent Lee' short films and the recent video game 'Last Stop'. We discuss wrestling, gardening and jenga (not at the same time).Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley PettittGuest: Lee Brace (@Bracealmighty)@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ross Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 71:57


    Here is episode 12... and it has a story to tell. Technical issues, recorded over 2 nights and ultimately, such a lovely, lovely insane chat.Our guest is the comedian Ross Lee, he off of Balls of Steel, The Pranker, Ross Lee's Ghoulies and the upcoming movie The Bubble. He chats to Alex and Emi and tells us all about his week and everything else. It's chaos... but in a good way.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberGuest: Ross Lee (@rossleebonebag)Additional Vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley@ThatWasTheWeek1@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ria Lina

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 59:53


    Episode 11 is amongst us! And Hayley Pettitt is on co-hosting duties for the first time! Joining Alex and Hayley is the wonderfully funny comedian Ria Lina. We discuss bathrooms, sending children away and frowning at things.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Hayley PettittGuest: Ria Lina (@rialina_)@alexsievewright@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Greg Proops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 61:43


    Episode 10 time and joining Alex and Emi is the legend from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Star Wars Episode 1, The Nightmare Before Christmas and the self proclaimed Smartest Man In The World (it's a podcast)... Greg Proops!We chat about food mostly.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberGuest: Greg Proops (@GregProops)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lance Fuller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 86:18


    Episode 9 is here and joining Alex and Emi is the voice of Mason Lane in Cold Case Crime Cuts and also features in numerous video games and audiobooks, Lance Fuller!We chat about video games and poop.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberGuest: Lance Fuller (@lfuller)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lewis Macleod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 73:10


    Episode 8 has arrived and Alex and his temporary stand in host Emi are joined by the wonderful Lewis Macleod! Yes, he who has lent his voice to such things as Star Wars, Postman Pat, Spitting Image and Dead Ringers talks to us about how his week was last week.It's a lovely chat.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Emi WebberGuest: Lewis Macleod (@lewismacleod)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@krunchie_frog@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alison Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 51:08


    Episode 7 cometh and Alex and Kate are joined by actor and comedian Alison Ward, star of BBC Three's Big Field and the web series 'Craddock Cooks'. We have a lovely chat about noisy books and grounded aeroplanes.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'ConnorGuest: Alison Ward (@ItsAlisonWard)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jon Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 63:06


    Episode 6 and Alex and Kate are joined by double BAFTA winning writer and radio bloke Jon Holmes. We discuss things in great depth... and some things in shallow depth as well.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'ConnorGuest: Jon Holmes (@jonholmes1)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    William Tokarsky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 64:19


    Episode 5 and Alex and Kate are joined by actor William Tokarsky... otherwise known as the killer from adult swim's 'Too Many Cooks', William the Demon in 'Your Pretty Face is Going To Hell' and Len in Fox's upcoming 'This Country' remake 'Welcome To Flatch'.He has taken some time out to talk about his week and it is just a lovely, lovely listen.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'ConnorGuest: William TokarskyAdditional vocals: Hayley Pettitt'This features intro music was created after the podcast was recorded' music by Emily Webber@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley@krunchie_frog https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Colin Mochrie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 57:55


    Whose Line Is It Anyway? legend Colin Mochrie joins Alex and Kate to discuss how his week was. It appears to be mostly cooking.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'Connor.Guest: Colin Mochrie (@colinmochrie)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Darren Dutton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 59:35


    Funny bloke who edits hilarious videos and genuinely lovely guy Darren Dutton joins Alex and Kate to discuss how his week was. It involves a lot of things in things, apparently.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'Connor.Guest: Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pip Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 81:26


    Episode 2 arrives on an air of marvellous meat and sea shanties as comedian and twitch streamer Pip Mason joins us and tells us how his week was last week.Hosted by Alex Sievewright and Kate O'Connor.Guest: Pip Mason (@housebrokengeek)Additional vocals: Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Harry Hardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 66:03


    It's our first episode so what better way to celebrate it than to have radio host, writer, creator and all round 'nice guy' Harry Hardy talk to us. We ask Harry how his week was and he answers.Hosted by Alex Sievewright & Kate O'ConnorGuest: Harry HardyFeatures the voice talents of Hayley Pettitt@alexsievewright@kateoconnor@jhenryhardy@pettitt_hayley https://www.patreon.com/twtwtwwi Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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