Episodes
Johnno and his new girlfriend Julia are having some issues.  **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains scenes of emotional abuse, loud yelling and strong language. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources   Written and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) with sound design by Tal Minear (they/them).   Cast:  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford (he/him) https://twitter.com/Doc_Adam_VO  JULIA - Gemma...
Published 03/26/21
Maia travels to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and meets Tia for the first time. Written and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) with sound design by Tal Minear (they/them). Cast: MAIA - Shekendra Morgan (they/them) https://shekendramorgan.wixsite.com/human TIA - Sam Yeow (she/her) http://www.instagram.com/samyeow2102 ANNISA - Su Ling Chan (she/her) https://sulingchan.carrd.co/ NARRATOR - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/Waruce DRAMA SCHOOL DIRECTOR - Sarah Golding (she/her)...
Published 02/26/21
Kirsten is an engineering student in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1976. One evening at a bar, she realizes something that will change her life forever.    Written, produced and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim   Cast:  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_Norup  MANIKA - Sravya Kidambi (she/her) contact via [email protected]  DAGUR - Eyþór Viðarsson (he/him) https://twitter.com/Abyzzinn  INGA-LISA - Sabina Renck (she/her)...
Published 01/29/21
***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION***   This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Anjali Kunapaneni (Shirin), Maddy Searle (Claire) and Robin Howell (Emma) which was recorded in December 2019. Please note that Robin has changed their first name since this conversation was recorded, and that they are referred to by their old name here. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 33 minutes.       Intro and outro music is...
Published 01/28/21
***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION***  This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Kirsty Woolven (Olivia), Felicity Boyd (Rachel) and Lorcan NicGiollaBhain (Bri) which was recorded in December 2019. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 27 minutes.    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast "Making Music with Jake Haws" to hear more.    For more information please visit...
Published 01/27/21
***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION***  This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Janis Westin (Kat), Adam Blanford (Johnno) and Charlotte Norup (Kirsten) which was recorded in December 2019. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 24 minutes.     Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast "Making Music with Jake Haws" to hear more.  For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can...
Published 01/26/21
This is the third part of our season 1 super cut, with episodes 36-52, and the epilogue. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021.   **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 40 - This episode contains scenes of psychological abuse.  Episode 48 - This episode contains scenes of emotional and sexual abuse. Episode 49 - This episode contains scenes of emotional abuse and homophobia. Episode 50 - This episode contains descriptions of a loved one dying, and of racism....
Published 01/22/21
This is the second part of our season 1 super cut, with episodes 18-35. Part 3 will be released January 22. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021.   **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 22 - This episode contains a scene with a panic attack.  Episode 25 - This episode contains a scene with pregnancy complications. Episode 26 - This episode contains descriptions of pregnancy complications.Episode 30 - This episode contains retching, as well as descriptions of...
Published 01/15/21
This is the first part of our season 1 super cut, with the prologue and episodes 1-17. Part 2 will be released January 15, and part 3 January 22. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021.   **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 7 - This episode contains descriptions of a suicide attempt, homophobia and transphobia. Episode 8 - This episode contains descriptions of homophobia, transphobia and verbal abuse.Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be...
Published 01/08/21
The former flatmates once again celebrate New Year's Eve in London.  This is the final episode of season 1. Season 2 starts on January 29.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.  Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Nerys...
Published 01/01/21
Jess heads for London, Kat meets Johnno, Olivia talks to her parents, and we find out what happens in the final week of 2000, as well as the final week of 2020.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Look out for the epilogue next week! Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy...
Published 12/25/20
Kat and Jess both get excited about potential career opportunities. Johnno gets back in touch.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Nerys...
Published 12/18/20
This episode was released 10 days early to all our Patreon supporters. Want to check out our Patreon? Please do! patreon.com/y2kpod Our third peek behind the scenes - a conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Anjali Kunapaneni (Shirin), Maddy Searle (Claire) and Nerys Howell (Emma) recorded in December 2019. This is the spoiler-free version of the interview, look out for the spoiler version after the epilogue has aired.  Intro and outro music is created and...
Published 12/15/20
Olivia and Tammi are in Australia, Kat cries in her ice cream and Shirin gets some surprising news.   **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains descriptions of a loved one dying, and of racism. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources   New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS -...
Published 12/11/20
This is a season 2 announcement from Y2K creator Karin Heimdahl. Season 1 is wrapping up with episode 52 - the finale - on December 25, and an epilogue on January 1, 2021. Season 2 will be monthly all through 2021, with 12 episodes, each focusing on one of the 12 main characters from season 1, and each taking place in a different city and a different year. Season 2, episode 1, will release on January 29, 2021. Have any questions for our upcoming Q&A episode? Please e-mail us at...
Published 12/10/20
Jess hands in her dissertation and Kat faces an ultimatum.    **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains a scene with emotional abuse and homophobia, from 5.20 to 9.10. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO -...
Published 12/04/20
Bri sings and Johnno sinks to new lows.   **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains a scene with emotional and sexual abuse, as well as loud yelling, scene lasts from time stamp 3.20 to 4.45. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for LIght Hearts - a queer sitcom...
Published 11/27/20
Kat skips work again, while Rachel and Jess have an important conversation.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Tabletop Roulette - an actual play anthology prioritizing players from marginalized backgrounds playing all sorts of #TTRPG games, except for that one.Learn more https://anchor.fm/tabletop-roulette   Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam...
Published 11/20/20
Olivia talks to... someone, Kat gets excited about an audition and Jess buys a crib.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Me and AU - a queer audio romance about growing up, taking the next step and the werewolf AU fanfic that helps us get there.Learn more https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/me-au⁠ Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam...
Published 11/13/20
Olivia gets some good news, Rachel is in hospital and Kat skips work.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Sidequesting - a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. Learn more sidequestingpod.com   Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy...
Published 11/06/20
Please note that this episode exists in an alternate reality and is not part of the regular series continuity. A young person unwittingly releases an ancient evil on the world that they should have left alone.  No, it's not the movie you're thinking of and Kat doesn't have a chainsaw for a hand (although that would be really cool).**CONTENT WARNING**This episode is horror themed and contains gunfire, screams, references to blood, intense situations and noises simulating the death of a...
Published 10/31/20
Rachel calls Jess with bad news, while Kat and Johnno argue again.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for The Pasithea Powder - an epistolary thriller, a space opera, a postwar reckoning, and a love story.Learn more https://www.pasitheapowder.com/     Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA...
Published 10/30/20
Kat is excited to share some news, and Olivia talks to yet another person she's known since childhood.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for The Black History Buff - a fun and thrilling journey through time, covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora, with tales covering everything from African Samurai to pistol-wielding poets. Learn more...
Published 10/23/20
Jess worries about many things and Kat prepares for a watch party for her Eastenders episode.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for The Rise of King Asilas - a fiction podcast about the new Kingdom of America. Learn more theriseofkingasilas.com  Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA -...
Published 10/16/20
Maia and Jess worry about Rachel and Kat, and Shirin is happy in New York.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020.    Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Songbirding - a podcast about songbirds. Learn more https://songbirding.com   Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna...
Published 10/09/20