Train‑ing It with Joe Wilkinson - Season 1

In this episode, Joe is joined by Welsh actor, and self confessed Puffer Nutter, Michael Sheen. Going from London's Waterloo station, Joe and Michael travel together to Kingston where Michael's new play Our Town is premiering. From talking about how they first met, their careers and anecdotes about Dustin Hoffman, Joe Wilkinson is bringing the podcast to the tracks. 

So ride along with Joe Wilkinson and Michael Sheen, sharing laughs and stories as they make their way to Kingston.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale as she makes the journey back home to the Isle of White and reminisces on what her hometown means to her. Joe joins her on the first leg of the journey travelling from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour. From getting signed back in lockdown, Rhian talks gigging, Grammys and Coachella to ghosts… (yes really), to the conversation taking a turn with all their questionable quirks and party tricks. 

So ride along with Joe Wilkinson and Wet Leg singer, Rhian Teasdale sharing stories as they make their way to Portsmouth Harbour.

In this episode, Joe is joined by old acquaintance and fellow faithful, Nick Mohammed. The longstanding friends use their journey from Euston Station to Liverpool Lime Street as the perfect time to catch up, gossip and unwind whilst enjoying the scenic woodlands of Tamworth from their window. Nick discusses his ongoing gig and the inspiration behind the character ‘Mr Swallow' whilst indulging on his pre-packed journey snacks of a chocolate bar (or two). 

Nick's favourite way to pass time on a train, is to practice his magic tricks. So what better way to do that, than to perform a baffling magic trick for Joe (and who doesn't love bringing a deck of cards on their travels?). They reminisce and delve into their experiences on The Traitors, candidly sharing intriguing behind-the-scenes secrets.

So hop on board with Joe Wilkinson and Nick Mohammed to hear stories on their journey to Liverpool for Nick's next gig.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Olympic Swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty OBE on his journey from Nottingham to Sheffield. Adam shares his inspiring journey as an Olympic swimmer, reflecting on how his strong commitment and drive began at the age of 14 and set the course for his career. Over a (tolerable) protein shake, we find out the mental strength it takes to be an athlete, what it's REALLY like to stay at the Olympic village and how it felt to win an Olympic gold medal at only 21 years old. Like many, Adam describes his fondness for train travel as it's a rare time where he can decompress and truly relax in his chaotic environment.

So, hop aboard with Adam Ramsay-Peaty OBE and Joe Wilkinson as they head from Nottingham to Sheffield for a trip packed with good vibes and the kind of pep talk you didn't realise you needed.

In this episode, Joe is joined by television presenter Anna Williamson as she travels from Paddington to Bath Spa to meet her friend. Anna and Joe bond over their shared ties to Brighton and their delightfully childish sense of humour. Anna reminisces about the early days of her career and how she found herself in the pop girl group Blush.

With Italian sandwiches lovingly prepared by Anna's husband (plus a packet of sweets for the journey, of course), they take in the rolling British countryside from their window seats. Anna reflects on the importance of train travel and how much she values the chance to unwind and step away from the hectic pace of motherhood. Anna deep dives into her most recent ventures, from her work as an Agony Aunt to her career as a psychotherapist, and the personal resilience those roles have helped her build. 

So, ride along with "Joe-Anna" as they set off on Joe's next train adventure. Settle in for a journey filled with laughter, thoughtful insight, and the unexpected joy of discovering a buffet partner for life.