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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 9 Feb

14/10/2025

How to Fall in Love with the Future

In this episode of Spare a Thought, Tom is taken in a time machine to 2030 by author, activist and environmentalist Rob Hopkins to show us how we averted the climate crisis and reshaped our relationship with nature and the planet. During their conversation Rob tells Tom about working in a Tibetan monastery in Tuscany Italy, what he learned from a maverick teacher in Ireland about permaculture and he describes what the future tastes, smells and looks like. You can follow Rob on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robhopkins5085/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoodooright1968 Visit Rob’s website and sign up to his newsletter the Time Traveller’s Gazette: https://www.robhopkins.net/ You can purchase Rob’s book How to Fall in Love with the Future here: https://www.robhopkins.net/the-book/ Rob and Mr Kit have made an immersive music and video experience called Field Recordings from the Future: https://www.fieldrecordingsfromthefuture.co.uk/home Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan: http://www.transitiontownkinsale.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kinsaleenergydescentactionplan.pdf Follow Tom’s work via his Substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/ Keep up to date with Spare a Thought via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spareathoughtmedia/ You can listen to all previous episodes of the show wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://spareathought.podbean.com/. Spare a Thought is a Be the change. Media Network production.
19/08/2025

Generation Covid

Tom hears from five members of Generation Covid, a cohort of young people whose education and lives were completely changed by the pandemic. This episode shares the stories of Will, Izzy, Emily, Eden and Emma as they recall navigating the early days of lockdowns. A sudden end to childhood, few formal goodbyes, and a jarring start to adulthood. In Season 2, Tom also collated the accounts of 12 people who have lived with Long Covid, and in a follow-up episode, explored how society can better support them. You can listen to those episodes below: Living with Long Covid: https://spareathought.podbean.com/e/living-with-long-covid/ Supporting those living with Long Covid: https://spareathought.podbean.com/e/supporting-those-living-with-long-covid/ Subscribe to Spare a Thought and follow us on Instagram: @spareathoughtmedia. For exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and extended reflections, subscribe to Tom’s Substack: tomspare.substack.com Spare a Thought is a Be the Change. Media Network production.
7 Feb

Who is on the F3 grid?

Time to talk about who makes up the 30-driver grid in Formula 3 in 2026. Many new faces, a different race schedule, it's all coming this season! *DISCLAIMER*- This episode is based on honest opinion and provides mere suggestions. It is not meant to cause any harm or to suggest bias towards anyone. This podcast is not affiliated with any brands, media organisations or teams in Formula 1, nor is it associated with Formula 1 or the FIA. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change. Media Network or its partners. To connect with Formula Amateur, follow us on Instagram and Facebook To get connected with Sandra, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Music is Royalty Free: Powerful Tension by OtherSound, Meditation-Underwater Journey by PlayDay2021 via Adobe Stock.
25/09/2025

The Forgotten Generation with Ciara McCarthy

Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Ciara McCarthy, who is a disability youth activist, content creator, and previously Vice President of Diversity and Wellbeing. To get connected with Ciara, find her on Instagram and Linkedin. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
17/11/2025

Now We're Really Talking To Tanya Roy

In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Roy for an insightful and honest conversation about her experiences with mental health challenges. We explore her journey through school and university, including why she believes exam reform is urgently needed to better support students who are struggling. Tanya also opens up about the complex intersection between mental and physical health, and how the two can influence and complicate each other. We discuss her ongoing campaign work, what drives her, and the future she hopes to shape both personally and through advocacy. If you’ve been affected by any of these issues in this episode call Samaritans for free on their 24-hour phone line on 116 123. If you found the episode insightful, please subscribe and give a review! Tanya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyaroy._/ MK Brownies: https://www.instagram.com/mkbrownieco/ Follow the podcast on Instagram for updates: @nowwerereallytalking Check out Be the change. Media: @bethechangemedianetwork If you’d like to get in touch, you can reach me at crumppaddy@gmail.com.
01/12/2025

Qatar Grand Prix Race Rundown

It was a nail-biting penultimate round, but what happened in Qatar? Time to discuss the Formula 2 and Formula 1 races, both of which are ending their latest season next Sunday! *DISCLAIMER*- This episode is based on honest opinion and provides mere suggestions. It is not meant to cause any harm or to suggest bias towards anyone. This podcast is not affiliated with any brands, media organisations or teams in Formula 1, nor is it associated with Formula 1 or the FIA. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change. Media Network or its partners. To connect with Formula Amateur, follow us on Instagram and Facebook To get connected with Sandra, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Music is Royalty Free: Powerful Tension by OtherSound, Meditation-Underwater Journey by PlayDay2021 via Adobe Stock.
04/08/2025

Hungarian Grand Prix race Rundown

Let's talk about the racing in Budapest this weekend. We are discussing the Formula 1, 2 and 3 racing from practice all the way to race results and standings. We official have crowned a winner in one of the Formulas, so find out who they are today! To connect with Formula Amateur, follow us on Instagram and Facebook To get connected with Sandra, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Music is Royalty Free: Powerful Tension by OtherSound, Meditation-Underwater Journey by PlayDay2021 via Adobe Stock.
25/07/2025

Dear Chappell Roan... Ft. @adityuhmusic

In this episode of The Track Record, we sit down with Aditya to write a love letter, full of questions, chaos, and care, to the one and only Chappell Roan. Together, we trace her evolution from Kayleigh to Midwest Princess, exploring how she builds queer fantasy through music that feels both ultra-specific and universally felt. We talk personas, pedestal politics, and what it means to make joy feel radical. Where does Chappell Roan really sit in the current pop landscape? Why do so many queer fans see themselves in her? And how do we hold space for artists who are still learning out loud? If you’ve ever screamed “Good Luck, Babe!” like a prayer or found yourself dancing through your feelings in something unhinged and glittery, this one’s for you. Don't forget to check out Aditya on Instagram. To follow along with The Track Record, find the podcast on Instagram. To get connected with Vaish, find her on Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
18/12/2024

The Forgotten Generation: Black History Month Special

This special episode of The Forgotten Generation Podcast celebrates Black History Month in the UK. This conversation is hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga and features Monya Ahmed and Memphis Ayoade, who are youth activists and #iwill Ambassadors. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. To get connected with Monya, find her on Instagram. To get connected with Memphis, find him on Instagram and on LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
09/05/2025

The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis

In this episode of The Political Dispatch, Tom interviews Fr Damian Howard, the Senior Catholic Chaplain at Oxford University, to talk about the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Tom and Fr Howard discuss the impact of the Jesuit order on Pope Francis’s early life, his early career in Argentina and the papacy. As well as talking about what distinguished the 266th pontiff from his predecessors, Tom and Fr Howard discuss the role the Conclave plays in choosing a new Pope. Please note: this episode was recorded on 1st May, before the election of Pope Leo XIV. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To get connected with Sidd, Tom, or Lily, please find them on Instagram: @sparetom, @lilymott3, and @siddkurapati. For more information about the show, please find Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.

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