Tynecastle Talks with Super Power Agency

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Conversations led by Tynecastle School pupils - supported by Super Power Agency

  1. Episode 1

    Gold, Yasine & Beth speak with physiotherapist Fiona

    Pupils Gold, Yasine and Beth chat to Fiona, a retired physiotherapist. They talk about her travels around the world, her job and what she was like at school (it turns out, a bit of a chatterbox!). Fiona shares what she thinks about success and offers advice to a young person who has lost their way.

    8 min

  2. Episode 2

    Beth, Catriona & Arabelle speak with journalist Carol

    Beth, Catriona and Arabelle say ‘hola!’ to Carol, a retired newspaper journalist with a penchant for learning Spanish and wild sea swimming. They discuss the opportunities being a journalist can give you and the steps Carol took to get into her career.

    6 min

  3. Episode 3

    Dhruv speaks with David, former Scotsman Books Editor

    In this episode, Tynecastle pupil Dhruv interviews former Books Editor of the Scotsman, David. The pair talk about how a career in journalism has changed over the years, David’s favourite books and authors, and what it’s like being a ‘generalist’ with lots of different interests.

    14 min

  4. Episode 4

    Theo, Tyler & Logan meet writer Gav

    Theo, Tyler and Logan meet Gav, a writer, teacher and coder from Paisley. Gav answers their questions about teaching creative writing, his favourite foods, the video games he enjoys playing, and whether or not he’s ever owned a strange pet…

    5 min

  5. Episode 5

    Oushneek speaks with George, Tynecastle librarian

    In this conversation, pupil Oushneek gets to know George, Tynecastle’s school librarian, a bit better. The pair talk about George’s varied career (including a job that made him sleepy…), his history with the cello, non-musical keyboards and the books he loves the most.

    12 min

  6. Episode 6

    Roxanna speaks with retired teacher Gerry

    Retired teacher Gerry goes back to school to chat with Roxanna about her life. Gerry and Roxanna share stories about their family histories, Gerry’s travels around South America, and we find out just what on earth a folding caravan is…

    8 min

  7. Episode 7

    Gav & Marwan speak with Grace

    Pupils Gav and Marwan interview Grace, a Londoner who now lives and works in Edinburgh. In this interview, we hear about Grace’s life in Canada, her job at the University of Edinburgh and how she manages to fit in so many hobbies and interests!

    8 min

  8. Episode 8

    Bilal & Lucas speak with writer and performer Guy

    Ever wondered what it’s like to host a children's birthday party at Thierry Henry’s house? In this conversation with writer and performer Guy, Bilal and Lucas find out. They also chat about Guy’s theatre work, life in London, and his one percussive party trick…

    10 min
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