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Tom Wilson and special guests talk about anything and everything. Live every Friday 11am UK time only on STAR: St Andrews Radio.

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    • Dec 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 20: World Cup ft. Calum Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 50:57


    Calum and Tom discuss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, both on the football and ethical sides.Follow @tomh.wilson and @starthedispatch on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 19: And We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 37:14


    The Dispatch is back for a second season! This week we discuss the new PM Rishi Sunak, Ye's anti semitic comments, and other news in the world of sport. More music than last year even if again we have to mute it on air sadly.Follow @tomh.wilson and @starthedispatch on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 18: Season 1 Finale ft. Kiran Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 56:32


    This is the end. For now. See you in August.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson for updates.

    Ep. 17: Third Culture Kids ft. Kiran Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 57:57


    This week, Kiran joins the show and we discuss our lives growing up globally homeless and moving around the world. Kiran also tells us about her trips to the Highlands and Iceland, and we may or may not speak in French.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 16: Me, Myself, and I ft. the Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 40:08


    This week I'm alone in the studio, just like the old days. I talk about fun stuff and Johnny Depp winning his defamation case. We also have some cool audience interaction.Follow @tomh.wilson and @starthedispatch for updates.

    Ep. 15: Special Hybrid Episode ft. Phew!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 48:20


    This week, we mix things up. The show goes hybrid, with Liz Whitworth from Phew! Radio joining the show to give you, the audience, a taste of both shows. Listen for the question of the week and Liz and myself testing our friendship.For my end, two bits of news: the Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc, and Uvalde. For Phew!: follow @phewradio @lizwhitworthx and @kieronmoore7 on Instagram.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 14: After Hours ft. Gabrielle Torreborre & Calum Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 52:31


    The Dispatch becomes a night time show, so watch your ears (THIS MEANS WE SWEAR, PARENTAL GUIDANCE IS ADVISED).Gabby joins us to talk about the movie she is currently making (wow, an actual director was on the show?!) and friend of the show Calum returns. We discuss the movie, Kendrick Lamar's new album, and Calum's art and show idea. ALSO SPAIN WAS ROBBED AT EUROVISION AND OUR CORRESPONDENT JOINS ME IN CLAIMING INJUSTICE.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 13: Thomas the Tank Engine for President ft. Callista Wilson & Carolina Atlee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 51:41


    We're joined by Callista and Lina as we talk about theatre, wild news stories, and Thomas the Tank Engine. Where has my childhood gone.Follow @starthedispatch @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 12: Chemically Bonded Judokas ft. Francis Millward & Rob Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 51:45


    Francis Millward joins us to talk about his doctorate research in Chemistry, with Rob Webster returning on the show. We talk about Francis' research, my potential in science, and our experiences in Judo. News this week: some time disecting the Roe v Wade abortion news. Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 11: Tired and Down Bad ft. Danielle Mather & Liz Whitworth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 46:36


    They're back. We're tired. Exams are killing us. Save us please.Follow @kyrahdraws and @phewradio for cool content. Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 10: Parental Guidance Required ft. Calum Mayor & Patrick Haney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 44:32


    THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES.Patrick Haney and Calum Mayor join us for a special and chill episode of The Dispatch where they reminisce on stories from their previous jobs. We find out about Patrick's secret underground life and Calum's association with Jimi Hendrix.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 9: We Got Scammed ft. Danielle Mather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 44:32


    Friend of the show Danielle Mather joins us for a fun episode where we discuss her art and some fun stories. We cover the recent Club Penguin arrests and Ice Age studio shutting down. Follow Danielle's art account @kyrahdraws on Instagram. Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 8: To Mine or not to Mine? ft. Rob Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 45:02


    Friend of the show Rob Webster finally comes on the show to explain the dilemna between mining and renewable energy. He has a degree and another on the way, so I stopped talking for once. We also discussed some news recap including Elon Musk becoming Twitter's biggest shareholder, as well as some F1 talk (last time I promise). Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 7: Chris ROCKED ft. Liz Whitworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 44:37


    Tom returns from his absence with COVID and is joined by the co-host of Phew!, Elizabeth Whitworth. We spend the whole show talking about our lives, Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at The Oscars, and a small F1 recap. No current affairs this week because let's have some fun. KEEP MY SHOW'S NAME IN YOUR F-ING MOUTH.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 6: We Stop a Nuclear War ft. Britt Gronemeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 46:07


    Britt Gronemeyer comes on the show to talk about her work with the Foreign Affairs Society, specifically her research on Weapons of Mass Destruction. We also cover an update on Ukraine, the earthquake that hit Japan, and preview the upcoming Formula 1 season. (We may or may not also talk about Taylor Swift.)Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 5: Fixing Housing ft. Fredrik Hasselgren

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 39:22


    Fredrik Hasselgren of CASH (Campaign for Affordable Student Housing) joins us to discuss the current student housing crisis in St Andrews. We also go through quick updates on Ukraine, Stromae's new album, and Kanye West going crazy.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 4: A Visit from Powell Nielsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 62:09


    DISCLAIMER: AUDIO ISSUES FIXED AFTER ONE MINUTE 48 SECONDS. Friend of the show Powell Nielsen joins us to talk about updates surrounding Ukraine and his trip to Romania. We also lose the plot and challenge Putin to a Judo fight. Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.

    Ep. 3: Russia Invades Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 50:51


    We recap the situation after Russia started their invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning. We go through what happened, what does it mean, and what next for the future.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.Aired live on 25/02/2022 on STAR: St Andrews Radio.

    Ep. 2: Storms, Hip Hop, and World War Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 54:15


    Tom Wilson recaps the damage done by Storm Eunice and updates surrounding Ukraine. We analyze the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the impacts of Hip Hop in American culture. Finally, we look through Prince Andrew's settlement and how The New York Times apparently ruined Wordle.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram for updates.Episode aired live on STAR: St Andrews Radio on 18/2/2022.

    Ep. 1: Ottawa, Ukraine, and a Footballer Kicks His Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 55:43


    Tom Wilson recaps the protests in Ottawa, the events in Ukraine, and some good and bad news surrounding footballers. We go through the Oscar nominations and some other fun stories.Follow @starthedispatch and @tomh.wilson on Instagram to stay updated.

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