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Headphones essential. Binaural explained by Laurie Fletcher

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 14:09


Laurie is a binaural enthusiast. This podcast will surprise you with the amazing effects that binaural recording can create. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The life of an autistic man

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 16:13


Jack Tuck tells the story of his life so far with autism, a very real account from a young journalist who wants to use his story to raise awareness of what life with autism is like See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Second Hand Meringue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 6:02


Second-hand Meringue was written and performed by Bexie Archer Editing, recording and sound design by Cordelia Galloway Additional sound effects freesound.org * Music written for podium.me by Oliver Morris Directed and produced for podium.me by Cordelia Galloway *https://freesound.org/people/simosco/sounds/235554/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Start your own magazine

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 8:30


Abiola, a 22 year old entrepreneur hopes for Afrokanist to be the mainstream magazine for Africans around the world. "I want you to realise that you are much more than what you have been told you are." Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

20 and undecided

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 17:38


Tom Clayton in Warwick, with fellow students working out how to 'vote the way they want to.' "I know it's important, but I don't really know much about it, like why it's important..." Journalist and Producer: Tom Clayton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's conductors

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2016 10:31


Journalist Tori Longdon explores the world of choral conducting. "I'm just supposed to know it all." Journalist: Tori Longdon Producer: Aidan Judd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From pop to Puccini

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 7:17


Huddersfield singer Holly Czolacz talks about her unexpected journey into the world of classical music. "At the end of the day, you are sort of your own business really." Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What difference did I make?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 18:25


Alice, 20 tells the stories of young women who have been trafficked in the Philippines, and young men recovering from drug addiction in Hong Kong. "I'm not equipped to be here, you know I'm not trained to be with these kind of people." Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1 in 4: The Realities of Depression and Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 10:41


Journalist Ellie Clifford uncovers the the truth about mental illness. "It's very difficult to first recognize it, and then go about seeking help." Journalist and Presenter: Ellie Clifford Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life online

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2016 16:44


Olivia, Martin, Kimi, and Amelia use the internet for gaming, talking about the news, and vlogging. Oliver Morris investigates the powers that are watching what they do and whether there is any privacy online? "People feel like they have an entitlement to personal information about you, particularly if you have a popular online presence." Journalist: Oliver Morris Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Volunteering - Giving something back

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 4:34


Journalist George Ofori Addo chats to University of West London volunteers about their addiction to volunteering. "Once you get into it, you can't stop' You can't be that busy, come on, give something back' It's like an addiction." Journalist and Producer: George Ofori Addo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should we shave?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2016 23:08


When do women wax and why? "You’d be lying if you said you didn’t notice." Journalists: Sera Baker and Kate Bullivant Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do we need drugs to have fun?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2016 9:20


Journalist Ellie Clifford uncovers the attraction behind illegal drugs, and if they are becoming more culturally accepted in modern society. "It adds a new dimension to social occasions." Journalist and Presenter: Ellie Clifford Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graduating: The Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2016 15:06


Two graduates talk about their very different experiences of what life’s like now they’re employed in ‘the real world’. “There was one colour that we weren’t allowed to wear… but nobody knew what that colour was.” Journalists: Kate Bullinger and Beth Young See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Praying for cash

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 17:13


19 year old Molly Gustavson tells us about her commitment to God, and her year long internship with London based charity, The Besom. “It’s really cool how God gives you money when you most need it.” Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My life as a teenage mormon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 9:16


Beth interviewed 16 year old Chelsea about what life is like growing up in a big family, what her friends think of her faith and what would happen if she fell for a guy that wasn’t a Mormon. “I think being married young would be awesome.” Journalist: Beth Young See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Ramadan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 5:42


After a month of fasting, praying and giving, 18 year old Kabir Hussain talks about life during the Islamic holy month. “There’s some questions that really get to me, when a person who’s not fasting says ‘are you hungry’..?!” Journalist: Kabir Hussain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who do i turn to?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 22:55


A year ago, Naomi Barrow found out that her mum had terminal cancer. Our journalist Beth talked to her about what the last year’s been like. “I’ve been told it could be anything between 4 weeks and 4 years.” Journalist: Beth Young See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does age gap matter?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 14:43


We find out what it's like being in a relationship with a big age gap and find out where the problems are? “When love comes into it, logic goes out the window.” Presenter: Joty Chopra Journalists: Lily Houston, Hardeep Kaur, Adrian Anderson, Sonia Sarha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RnB and Hiphop of 2015: We Gon' Be Alright

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2016 3:33


2015 was an undeniably good year for RnB and HipHop talent and Podium.me music journalist Frankie Wells has put together a playlist of her favourites. Listen to her lowdown here and check out the playlist on Spotify. “It’s always really refreshing when people use hiphop to talk about really truthful things.” Journalist: Frankie Wells Producer: Imogen Eason See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Page 3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 4:33


The page 3 debate: “I think it’s kind of desensitising people to naked women.” Journalists: Hannah Kilcoyne, Rebecca Juster, Sonia Sarha and Joseph Krame See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gender equality: The reality

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 2:40


Carris Rose set out to find out if gender inequality really is an issue in everyday life? Journalist: Carris Rose See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young and living on the streets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 4:42


Young people talk about what life is like on the streets and why people judge them. “There are a lot of people that look at you like you’re scum.” Journalists: Ashley Partridge, Bryony Allen, Dannielle Manning and Fabiana Cacace See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 6:04


Telling your friends and family that you’re gay is always going to be a big deal. Sam and James tell their stories of coming out, what reactions they had and what advice they would give. “I used to try and convince myself that I liked girls.” Presenter: Hannah Kilcoyne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wolf-whistling: compliment or crime?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 6:04


We asked you, all over the UK, whether you think wolf-whistling a form of sexual harassment or whether we all need to lighten up and be flattered by it. “It’s the tip of an iceberg about why men think they can talk to women like that.” Journalists: Danielle Manning, Cherry Bhimagunta, Kabir Hussain, Sonia Sarha and Hannah Morris See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The right to kill ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 4:32


Is assisted suicide is a human right or do you think it’s murder and should remain illegal in the UK? “Every human being has a body and they ought to choose what they do with it.” Journalists: Kabir Hussain, Nandini Uppluri, Annaleigh Benn, Sonia Sarha, Elaine Russell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm a Syrian refugee

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 10:46


Stephen Matthews interviewed a 17 year old refugee from Syria about what it’s like living in the UK “The roads from our house to the borders were slowly getting worse and worse” Journalist: Stephan Matthews See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The appeal of smoking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 4:43


Smokers talk about the appeal of the cigarette, whether anyone is to blame for our habit and when should we start worrying? “Nothing really worries me about it. I think in moderation it’s ok.” Journalists: Beth Young, Elaine Russell, Amy Au, Sonia Sarha Presented by Danielle Manning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where do you get your music?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 6:57


Should we feel guilty about illegal music downloading? We asked for your download confessions, whether it should or can be stopped and talk about the Taylor Swift and Apple conspiracy… Presenter: Franki Wells Journalists: Jamie Sommerville, Hardeep Kaur, Lewis Downes, Sonia Sarha, Adrian Anderson, Savan Gandecha, Cheeka Eyers and Michaela Grant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ginger revolution!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 8:49


Sarah Gough is leading a movement to change the lives of gingers all over the world. Along with her comrades Alex, George, Rosie and Prince Harry (allegedly) these people are casting a light on what it’s like to be ginger in today’s society and how they’re going to change things forever. “Haters gonna hate. Gingers gonna mutate.” Presenter: Sarah Gough Journalist: Beth Young Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Refugees welcome

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 9:27


Oliver Morris reports from the refugee crisis march in Parliament Square. “They finally opened their eyes again and saw it wasn’t just bodies travelling but it was people dying.” Journalists: Oliver Morris, Fabiana Cacace See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The refugee crisis from the inside

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 8:06


Young people in Germany say how they feel about their government’s response to the migrant crisis and the reception of the rest of the EU. “People are scared, when it gets dark you can’t actually go out any longer.” Journalist: Selen Bozkurt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My disrupted upbringing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 16:30


Most of us grow up in the same country and may live in the same setting but still can feel like we’re ‘other.’ Not feeling like we belong is very common among teenagers, but a seventeen year old girl from Congo shares her story. Her personal account expresses just how unsettling it can be to grow up apart from your family, in different places. “I wish one day I could come home from college to my family.” Journalist: Nandini Uppluri See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not Fair. Not Safe: Doctors on strike

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 18:49


Is the future of the NHS really at risk? We asked students and doctors in their first years of training why they’re fearing for both their careers and the future of the health service in Britain. “It’s glammed up a lot. You’re made to feel like a piece of dirt on the floor.” Presenter: Izzie Clarke Journalists: Kate Bullivant, Cheeka Eyers, Hardeep Kaur, Sarah Gough See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life as a migrant in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 7:52


This is what people from all over the world, living inside the UK say about their experience. Do they feel at home here? “I’ve never had a place I can call home and whenever I’ve got close, I’m moved.” "I feel lost" Producer: Aidan Judd Journalists: Nandini Uppluri, Sonia Sarha, Fabiana Cacace, Savan Gandecha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Relationships and Friend zone...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 5:58


Oh the friendzone. You hang out all the time, you talk to them for hours on the phone and then they crush your dreams by saying what a good ‘friend’ you are. What can you do to avoid being put in this relationship purgatory? George went out to find out people’s experiences and what we can do to avoid it… Journalist: George Ofori-Addo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paris: the aftermath

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 15:09


Should we be scared? Should we blame anyone? If politicians had the same outlook as these 10 young people from different races, religions and backgrounds, then terrorism could be a thing of the past. Journalists: Adrian Anderson, Joty Chopra, Hannah Morris, Emilee Senchyna and Jake Loader Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Unique Runway Fashion Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 6:55


Hear what happens when people follow their passion. This singer, designer, and events planner were all part of Unique Runway. Look out for this talented group this could be just the beginning of great careers. Presenter: Chloe English Producer: Aidan Judd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to look at boobs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 16:16


Why don’t we love our boobs? We talk about how society has made us feel about them and why they make so many of us feel so self-conscious. “I didn’t ask ‘do you like my top?’ or ‘do my tits look big in this?’ You’ve just let me know, so thanks.” Journalists: Hannah Morris, Hardeep Kaur Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Single sex schools: inspiring or unhealthy?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 10:11


People that went to single sex schools talk about their experiences and whether they’re still talking to their parents for sending them there. “Girls came to our sixth form and I remember that first break time… it was like a zoo. Guys were throwing chairs around, they were so excited.” Journalists: Hannah Morris, Kate Bullivant, Lily Houston, Mustakim Hasnath Presenter: Frankie Wells Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking YouTube with Tomska

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 9:32


Our journalist Savan spoke to his YouTube hero TomSka about how he (potentially) got someone sacked on The One Show, what advice he’s give to people posting videos and the future of YouTube. Journalist: Savan Gandecha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back In the Classroom: I'm 22 and teaching English

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 9:56


Long hours, unpredictable days, no appreciation. People say it’s the hardest job in the world, but what’s it really like coming straight out of uni and going back into the classroom? This is what it’s like to be a teacher… “It is like you’re an actor” Journalist: Ashley Partridge Producer: Aidan Judd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UK is drowning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 6:27


Amy Machaj talks about the emotions that went along with the flooding in her home town over Christmas and finds out and how students dealt with the damage to their university (got drunk) “Basically I got more time to procrastinate” Journalist: Amy Machaj See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young, Italian and free

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2016 6:25


Last year, more young Italians moved to the UK than ever before. Our journalist Sandro Schiena interviewed a group of recent immigrants about why they made the trip to the UK and whether it lives up to their expectations. “I think people work harder in the UK… They want to achieve more than we do.” Journalist: Sandro Schiena Producer: Aidan Judd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm a stripper and I've got rights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2016 19:02


Kitty, 19, is a professional stripper and the East London Stripper Collective’s youngest recruit. The Collective is a union that fights for better workplace conditions for its members, and to break the stigma that surrounds the profession. “A lot of people, if I say I’m a stripper they’re like, ‘Oh no, let’s just say that you’re a dancer…’ And I’m like, ‘No, I’m a stripper…I like that word, I don’t think it should be a dirty word’.“ Journalist and Producer: Beth Young See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having a sugar daddy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2016 16:15


Listen to an insight into what it’s like dating older men and what made Sonia go online to look for them. “All I need is company and a good time with someone interesting” Journalist: Beth Young Producer: Cheeka Eyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Man Boobs?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2016 25:16


Josh talks about his decision to share his diet with the internet and talk online about his biggest insecurity – gynaecomastia (enlargement of a man’s breasts) “The goal isn’t to be able to look in the mirror and think ‘yeah, you are one handsome devil.” Journalist: Beth Young See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Backing the blues

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2016 15:55


Jack Elsom talks about why he’s a young Conservative supporter, what it’s like being an under 20 pro-Tory and why he thinks more of us will be voting blue in the next election. “We do have to accept and be tolerant of people that don’t match the preconceived wisdom of what we judge to be normal and mainstream.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An eye for an eye? The whole world’s blind. Don’t bomb Syria

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2016 4:51


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Walking alone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2015 5:04


An insight into how it feels to be a woman walking alone at night, and how universal an experience it can be. This project asked seven women from around the world how they feel and what they do when walking alone at night. Journalist and producer: Katie Callin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s all in my head

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2015 10:48


We spoke to 6 people that want to put a stop to mental health being so misunderstood. They share their stories about what it was like being diagnosed to where they are now. "I just needed to take my anger out on something, so I decided to take it out on myself." Producer: Cheeka Eyers @CheekaEyers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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