Mind Canyon
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsA mockumentary podcast starring the best UK improvisers. Nominated for Best Comedy and the Creativity Award at the British Podcast Awards 2020. Join hosts Steve Dawson (Mitchell & Webb, The Peter Serafinowicz Show) and Charlie Kemp (Man Down, Emmerdale) as they fill your Mind Canyon™. This ‘Radiolab’ style podcast explores stories such as “Finding The World Hide and Seek Champion”, “The Most Haunted Londis” and “When Space Pranks Go Wrong”. The show is improvised then edited and soundscaped for your listening pleasure.
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Episodes
The ASMR Murders (Lola-Rose Maxwell, Naomi Petersen, Scott Oswald)
June 29, 2020 06:56 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBThe ASMR murders were never solved - but can Charlie and Steve solve them? Nope. This final ep of season 1 stars the brilliant Lola-Rose Maxwell (http://johndoemgt.com/actresses/301), Naomi Petersen (https://naomipetersen.co.uk/) and Scott Oswald (https://www.mandy.com/actor/profile/scott-oswald) Music: Mind Canyon Theme - Steve Dawson Walking Stars - Rafael Krux Dreamy Piano Fantasy - Rafael Krux Emotional Piano - Rafael Krux George Michael - Steve Dawson Acoustic Shifter - *imp* N...
Where Are The Butlers (The Pioneers)
March 30, 2020 07:25 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBHave you ever seen a butler? No you f***ing haven't. So what happened? Improv team The Pioneers (https://www.facebook.com/ThePioneersImprov/) join Charlie and Steve as they search for the truth. Check out more from our guests: Kirsty Cooke (https://www.instagram.com/kizcakes/) and Robert Frimston (https://twitter.com/RFrimston) Music: Mind Canyon Theme - Steve Dawson Funk Tension - Steve Dawson Kevin MacLeod - Icicles Melting Hidden Truth - Rafael Krux Beethoven - Sonata No. 31 in A Fl...
(Bonus) Mind Ditch: Resolutions
February 17, 2020 07:32 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBA Mind Ditch is a little Mind Canyon. Charlie and Steve talk to 'real people' about their new year's resolutions. Sure. It's February. You're right. It is very timely.
2020 Apocalypse (Ruth Bratt, Naomi Petersen, Lola-Rose Maxwell)
January 27, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB2020 is the last year ever. Happy new year! Find out how and when we will all die in this episode of the Mind Canyon podcast. Starring: Ruth Bratt (https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/ruth-bratt), Naomi Petersen(https://naomipetersen.co.uk/) and Lola-Rose Maxwell(http://johndoemgt.com/actresses/301). Music: Mind Canyon Theme - Steve Dawson Favorite - Alexander Nakarada Vintage Party - Rafael Krux A Turn for the Worse - Kevin MacLeod Ambient Wait - Komiku Action Strike - Rafael Krux ...
(Bonus) Mind Ditch: Joy
December 23, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.01 MBA Mind Ditch is a little Mind Canyon. Christmas sees the beginning of our new bonus episodes as Charlie Kemp and Steve Dawson ask listeners what brings them joy.
Missing Bond Movie (Mariam Haque, Chris Gau, Shaun Lowthian)
December 05, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBCharlie and Steve uncover an unseen James Bond film. Why did it go missing? Who wrote the soundtrack? Who wrote this? I guess we'll never know. The hosts are aided on their quest by Mariam Haque (https://granthamhazeldine.com/ ), Chris Gau (https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/chris-gau) & Shaun Lowthian (https://twitter.com/ShaunLowthian)
Fake News (Shamus Maxwell, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Ian Thomas Day)
October 14, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBCharlie and Steve investigate the most corrupt news provider on the planet. (Not this podcast. This podcast is 100% bonafide facts. Probably. I reckon. ) Starring: Shamus Maxwell (https://on-soap.com/ift), Katharine Bennett-Fox (https://hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox) and Ian Thomas Day (https://twitter.com/Chet_Friendly)
The Cult (Mariam Haque, Chris Gau, Shaun Lowthian)
September 23, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBCharlie and Steve try and break into the Enlightenment - a cult that no one's ever escaped from. They escape. Spoiler alert. Sorry. I should have said that before. Starring: Mariam Haque (https://www.red24artists.com/profile/mariam-haque/) Chris Gau (https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/chris-gau) and Shaun Lowthian (https://twitter.com/ShaunLowthian) And definitely not written by Steve Dawson. We promise it is 100% improvised. Especially the bit that says "Written by Steve Dawson"
Space Prank Fail (Graham Dickson, Briony Redman, Katharine Bennett-Fox)
August 18, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn space no one can hear you scream... with laughter. Am I right? Sometimes I'm too funny. Anyway, this podcast explores a growing rivalry between Russian and American astronauts. And if that joke at the beginning doesn't tempt you in... you're a lost cause. Starring: Graham Dickson (@gdogged), Katharine Bennett-Fox (hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox) and Briony Redman (brionyredman.com)
Britain's First Superhero (Katharine Bennett-Fox, Ian Thomas Day, Shamus Maxwell)
July 30, 2019 07:35 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBThe UK is under threat. But one man is making a stand: Britain’s first superhero. Listen as Charlie Kemp and Steve Dawson don’t even mention his name or his superpowers for a good fifteen minutes. They also meet those who have come face-to-face with the new hero. Starring Ian Thomas Day (@Chet_Friendly), Katharine Bennett-Fox (hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox) and Shamus Maxwell (on-soap.com/ift).
Funerals for the Living (Clare Plested, Shamus Maxwell)
May 28, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBOne company recently started creating funerals for people before they die. Why? How? Whither? Steve and Charlie ask all these questions and at least two more. Starring: Clare Plested (clareplested.co.uk) and Shamus Maxwell (on-soap.com/ift)
Murder Games (Briony Redman, Susan Harrison, Katharine Bennett-Fox)
May 06, 2019 15:15 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBCharlie and Steve receive a call for help. A murder. No culprit was ever found, but can the Mind Canyon team unveil the identity of the board game murderer? Doubtful. Starring Katharine Bennett-Fox (hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox), Briony Redman (brionyredman.com), Susan Harrison (susanharrisoncharacters.com)
79 Day Jam (Richard Soames, Clare Plested, Angus Dunican)
March 26, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn the summer of 2008 the longest traffic jam of all time was recorded by the AA, it lasted a whopping 79 days. Charlie and Steve speak to the people that made the “jammers” what they were, a group of wanderers who combined a love of Limp Bizkit with a mild mistrust of Europeans. Starring Clare Plested (clareplested.co.uk) Richard Soames (richardsoames.com) and Angus Dunican (@AngusDunican)
Danger Park (Graham Dickson, Richard Soames, Jonathan Broke)
February 18, 2019 09:06 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBMr Wiggy's Fun World is the most dangerous theme park in Britain. Charlie and Steve shine a spotlight on the park's neglectful owner and ask him the questions that most people would dare to ask. Starring: Graham Dickson (@gdogged), Richard Soames (richardsoames.com) and Jonathan Broke (@jonathanbroke)
Parent Strike (Naomi Petersen, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Rhys Collier)
January 23, 2019 12:49 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn 1957, on the advice of the Parent’s Union, all parents went on strike causing chaos amongst families up and down the UK. This show barely explains what happened. Starring: Naomi Petersen (@NaomiPetersen), Katharine Bennett-Fox (hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox/) and Rhys Collier (@MrRhysCollier)
Most Haunted Londis (Noami Petersen, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Rhys Collier)
January 23, 2019 12:47 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBA chilling investigation into the dark, dark history of the Londis in Chalfont St Giles. Charlie and Steve go in search of truth behind these spooky goings on don't really uncover anything. Starring: Naomi Petersen (@NaomiPetersen), Katharine Bennett-Fox (hatchtalent.co.uk/katharine-bennett-fox/) and Rhys Collier (@MrRhysCollier)
Missing Imaginary Friends (Clare Plested, Richard Soames, Jon Broke, Shamus Maxwell)
December 14, 2018 13:03 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBOn the 3rd August, 1999 at 6pm everyone’s imaginary friend disappeared including cowboy Geoff Pickles. Through their investigation Charlie and Steve barely touch on the subject. Starring: Clare Plested (clareplested.co.uk), Richard Soames (richardsoames.com), Jon Broke (@JonathanBroke) and Shamus Maxwell (on-soap.com/ift)