8 episodes
Beds Blab - an experiment in amateur podcasting in Bedfordshire Ben Yates
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- Society & Culture
This podcast features interviews and discussions with people living and working in the UK county of Bedfordshire. What quiet, humble but amazing achievements and contributions are the people of Bedfordshire making to this world? Over the course of this series I hope to find out. This podcast is produced by an amateur who is on a steep learning curve to improve. I currently work as a tutor in a small learning centre for teenagers and I am hoping to get the learners involved in all aspects of the podcast process, from using recording equipment to interviewing guests and editing audio files. Along the way we will all have the opportunity to meet new people and learn more about our community.There is a change in style from Episode 7 onwards - much more learner involvement, a range of short fun features, as well as the usual main interview feature. If you have any feedback or comments, or if you wish to contribute to the podcast or even be featured in a future episode, please email: bedsblab@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Thank you!
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8 - "You can't get much more relaxed" - Interview with Fiona Cameron-Mackintosh, volunteer with The John Bunyan Boat
Learners and staff at Develop Bedford create a mixture of interviews, reviews, quizzes and music features. Main feature is an interview with a volunteer on The John Bunyan Boat. This episode is hosted by learner, Matthew, and member of staff, Sukhi. Use the episode's Chapter Markers to jump to just the parts you want to hear.Any feedback and comments gladly received: bedsblab@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Thank you!Thank you to The John Bunyan Boat organisation for making us at home a...
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7 - "That was a golden moment" - Interview with English GCSE tutor, Judith Lombardi
Learners and staff at Develop Bedford create a mixture of interviews, reviews, quizzes and music features. Main feature is an interview with a Bedfordshire tutor. This episode is hosted by learner, Matthew, and member of staff, Paul. Use the episode's Chapter Markers to jump to just the parts you want to hear.Any feedback and comments gladly received: bedsblab@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Thank you!Credits:Main intro and outro music: Makaih Beats, Love Chances, Attribution-NonCommerc...
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6. "Don't call me grandma" - Interview with Lydia Newman, social work student
Lydia Newman is a young social work student in the second year of her BSC social work course. In this episode, Lydia shares her experience of being on a work placement where she gets to help the lives of young people in a learning centre. Techie stuff: This interview used the same set up as episode 5 - two dynamic microphones plugged into a Zoom H4n. I used the 4CH mode on the Zoom which meant that it recorded the two mics on one track and also recorded using the Zoom's own internal mic. I wa...
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5. "Always on your toes" - Ravi Duggal, experienced tutor, reflects on working with young people
Ravi Duggal has been working with young people for many years; whether as a team leader with the Princes Trust or his current work at Develop Bedford. In this episode of Beds Blab, we get to learn about another project Ravi is involved in, working at RAF Henlow with a youth club. What lessons has Ravi learnt about how to engage and inspire learners? Play this episode and find out. Techie stuff: This interview was recorded in the same way as episode 4; two dynamic cardioid microphones recordin...
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4. "Injured by a German" - Fiona Cameron-Mackintosh and Hannah Ovenden talk women's rugby in Bedfordshire
Mother and daughter, Fiona Cameron-Mackintosh and Hannah Ovenden, share their experiences of playing the sport they love; rugby. They talk about the joys and pitfalls of a a highly physical sport and also give advice on staying safe and enjoying the game. This episode was recorded in Fiona's home and was watched by one of her lovely cats. Techie stuff: This was another new step for me and something I had really wanted to experiment with; sticking a chunk of podcasting kit in a couple of bags ...
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3. "Attitude for gratitude" - Michelle Burton, working with and inspiring young people in Bedfordshire
In this interview we learn more about Michelle Burton, a Pastoral Support worker working on Develop’s Children in Need project. Michelle talks about what she does, her path to the job she is doing now, how she supports young learners and how the course she delivers can help young people make positive changes in their lives. The Children in Need project is a 9 session course called “Like It, Live It”. It is funded by Children in Need but is run by Develop. The course helps young people develop...