In this episode we talk to our friend and fellow Hogwarts alumnus Alfred Enoch.   After playing Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter films Alfie went on to star in Shonda Rhimes’ hit show How to Get Away with Murder alongside the great Viola Davis.    We reminisce about our time winding each other up on set, find out how Alfie got the part of Dean Thomas even though he didn’t audition and learn why he faked his accent for a whole year.     Alfie’s ‘3am Questions’: Favourite book - The Thomas...

In this episode we talk to former rugby player and charity founder Matt Hampson. At 21, Matt was a rising rugby star with a glittering future ahead of him. All that changed in March 2005 when a catastrophic training accident ended his career and turned his life upside down. Now paralysed from the neck down, Matt has to use a ventilator twenty four hours a day, but he doesn't let that stop him living his best life. We chat to Matt about the accident, learn what made him a 'nightmare child'...

In this episode we talk to our friend (and ex-boss) Paula DuPré Pesmen. As Associate Producer on the Harry Potter films Paula watched us grow up over the years and has plenty of behind-the-scenes tea to spill.   We reminisce about our first terrifying meeting, hear about a surprise Paul McCartney meeting at Abbey Road Studios and find out why we’ll always be ‘kids’ in Paula’s eyes.   During the filming of the Potter films, Paula’s world was turned upside down by family illness. It was this...

In this episode we talk to TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain MBE, winner of the UK’s Great British Bake Off 2015. Nadiya became a national treasure overnight when her acceptance speech on the final of the Bake Off touched hearts all across the country: 'I'm never gonna put boundaries on myself ever again. I’m never gonna say I can’t do it. I’m never gonna say ‘maybe’. I’m never gonna say, ‘I don’t think I can.’ I can and I will.' Since then, Nadiya has made several BBC TV series that have...

In this episode we talk to Harry Potter fan James Haskell. Oh, and he’s also an England rugby star, reality TV contestant and podcast host.   James Haskell had a glittering rugby career before retiring from the game in 2019, but whether you’re into rugby or not James is well worth your attention.   In this episode we find out what really happened behind the scenes of that controversial season of the UK’s reality TV show ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’, how seeing a sports psychologist...

This episode is part two of our conversation with our friend Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films.   In this episode things get personal. We get honest about going to therapy, having our identities stolen online and how the Potter films changed our lives.    On a lighter note, we also talk about Evanna’s time on the USA’s Dancing with the Stars, our favourite Potter moments and our dream circus skills.   If you’re struggling with your mental health, please know...

This episode is part one of our conversation with the brilliant Evanna Lynch, who you might know better as Luna Lovegood.  Growing up in rural Ireland, Evanna was a quiet, shy child who found comfort in the pages of Harry Potter. When she was chosen to play the role of Luna Lovegood, she felt like her dreams had come true, but the reality wasn’t always pygmy puffs and rainbows. In this episode Evanna, a self-confessed Potter super-fan, opens up about finding it difficult to relax on set...

In this special Super Bowl episode we talk to the NFL Pro Bowl star Cameron Jordan. Cameron followed in his father’s footsteps when he became one of America’s greatest football players. Since joining the New Orleans Saints he’s used his influence to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity.  Find out why Cameron hates watching the Super Bowl, how he’s helping to rebuild New Orleans, and, of course, which position he would play on the Quidditch pitch. We also share your Super Bowl...

In this episode we talk to ‘the girl who silenced the world for five minutes’, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.    At just twelve years old Severn stunned the 1992 UN Earth Summit with a passionate speech about the growing environmental crisis.    Known as ‘yesterday’s Greta Thunberg’, Severn didn’t pull any punches in her criticism of the world leaders present.   Now that more than thirty years have passed we ask Severn how her life has been shaped by those five minutes.   We discuss how our childhood...

In this episode we talk to Umbrella Academy actor Tom Hopper. Tom has appeared in all our favourite shows, from Game of Thrones to Merlin and Black Sails. He’s known for being 6 foot 5, ripped, and the nicest man in show business. We find out how Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired Tom to rebel against his drama teachers, how his son’s autism diagnosis changed his definition of ‘normal’ and just how much of his huge Umbrella Academy character is prosthetic. Tom and his wife Laura have shared...

In this episode we talk to WWE pro-wrestler Mercedes Varnado, aka Sasha Banks.  Mercedes was named Sports Illustrated’'s top Superstar of 2020, and she’s just as impressive outside the ring. Check out the hit Star Wars series The Mandalorian on Disney Plus to see Mercedes making her acting debut as Koska Reeves. As a child, Mercedes was ‘extremely shy’ with ‘no friends’. We find out what it took for her to harness her fear and become one of WWE’s most confident wrestlers.  We ask what her...

In this episode we talk to our old friend Katie Leung. At the age of seventeen Katie joined the Harry Potter cast for the fourth film, The Order of The Phoenix, as Harry’s love interest, Cho Chang. We ask her what it was like to have the nation’s attention as she gave Harry his first kiss, how she dealt with the paparazzi on her doorstep and we reminisce about some memorable nights out at a black metal bar in Switzerland. Since Harry Potter, Katie has appeared in a series of brilliant films...

Few people know more about growing up in the limelight than our first guest, Mara Wilson.  Mara starred in the ‘90s blockbusters Mrs Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street and Matilda... all before the age of ten.  But when you’ve grown up meeting the Queen and going to parties at Danny DeVito’s house, is it possible to have a ‘normal’ adult life? Find out how Mara’s parents kept her grounded, how she coped with OCD after the loss of her mother and which Harry Potter actor Mara swears is her...

We have news - The Double Trouble podcast is now called Normal Not Normal. The new season kicks off on 1st January, 2021. Expect the same high-jinx as last season with the usual 'Did You Knows?' and an array of (very) special guests. It takes all sorts to make the world go round. In this podcast we discuss what "normal" means to us and to everyone else we encounter along the way. We hope you enjoy! Normal Not Normal is a Stabl production. Produced by Alice Homewood. Music 'Not Normal' by...

In todays last episode of the season we pick out some highlights from all of our guests. Johanna Konta, Haley Joel Osment, Bonnie Wright, Luke Youngblood, James Taylor, Tom Felton, Ben Nealon, Keri-anne Payne and Mark Foster. A HUGE thank you for supporting our second season. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are chatting with 2 time open world swimming champion Keri-Anne Payne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are chatting with one of Britians greatest ever swimmers Mark Foster. In his carrer Mark broke 8 world records as well as winning British, Commonwealth and World Championships. A five time olympian who got to carry the Union Jack into the 2008 Beijing Olympics we had a great time talking. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk to theatre actor Ben Nealon about times on the road in different theatres in different plays. His time in India - filming a oscar nominated film *which is also regarded as one of the best sports films of all time* and the charity he helped set up in 1998 which is doing vital work in Africa www.pumpaid.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we answer some more of your great questions. With the odd rant in there also.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we hear the Inspirational story of a former England cricketer who had his career instantly ended due to lifechanging undiagnosed heart condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by our fellow HP actor & all around great guy Tom Felton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down and talk to Luke Youngblood - one of our best friends from the first Harry Potter film. We talk about his current road trip, voice over work, acting, fashion design and way way more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks Double trouble is with Oliver and James talking about the great response from last week, promotional tour stories, answering questions and revealing next weeks guest!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Double trouble S2 e3 with a fellow Weasley - our "little sis" Bonnie Wright. We all first met on a train station platform at Kings Cross station & have kept in touch ever since. We talk about filming, Bons environmental work & even learn some literature from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Its our longest podcast yet (and thats with trimming 25mins off it already!!!) So enjoy folks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are chatting with acting superstar and all around great guy Haley Joel Osmoent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices