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- Society & Culture
On a mission to help YOU discover all kinds of new paths and interests, and have a few laughs along the way. Greg O’Shea chats to the real experts on college life — student reps from college societies all over Ireland, and finds out how you can get involved, discover new areas of interest and connect with student life. Get ready to Discover You with VodafoneXCast | www.vodafonex.ie (http://www.vodafonex.ie/)
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The Sustainability One
What a hot topic! Delve into the fascinating world of sustainability with loads of tips from Becca, Kaley and Janet on how to develop a sustainable mindset and habits, discover amazing plant-based foodie inspiration, decrease your waste, make a difference with your fashion choices and be more mindful of the biodiversity our environment depends on.
With the awesome:
Becca Payling, Trinity Environmental Soc | Insta: @environmental_soc_tcd
Kaley Nolan, UCC Vegan Soc | Insta: @uccvegsoc
Janet van Klaveren, NUIG Environmental Soc | Insta:@environmentsocietynuig -
The Sports One
Jump into all things sport as Greg has the chats with Ali, Ciarán and Ruth on how to get started and discover the sport that’s for you, how technology’s enhancing sports, going pro, women in sport, and skills to take with you into all areas of life.
With the awesome:
Ciarán Fitzgerald, NUIG Sailing Club | Insta: nuigsailing
Ali Donohoe, DCU, Ladies Basketball Club | Site: dcuclubsandsocs.ie/club/basketball-ladies
Ruth Comerford, UCD Athletics Club | Insta: @ucdathletics -
The Science One
Science is everywhere! Get ready for Eureka moments as Greg dives in with Barry, Ben and Kat. Discover how curiosity makes you see the world differently, how rocket launches bring people together, and the reality behind science in popular culture. This one even explores the possibility of life as we know it, beyond planet earth.
With the awesome:
Barry Sheerin, UCC Science Soc | Insta: uccsciencesoc
Ben McKeon, UL Astronomy Soc | Insta: @astronomy_ul
Katarzyna Plesniar, Trinity Neuroscience Soc | Twitter: @neurosoctcd -
The Music One
Get your fill of musical musings in this one, from discovering the classical music you didn’t realise you’re into, to the future of music videos and live gigs, and everything in between. Tune in for chats on TikTok virality, building beats in your bedroom, careers in sound, music as escape and a whole lot more.
With the awesome:
Hazel Lattimore, TUD Philharmonic Soc | FB/Insta @tudphilharmonicsoc
Liyana Kukkadi, RCSI Music Soc | Insta: @rcsimusicsociety
Rebecca Dineen, UCC Music Soc | Insta: @uccmusicsoc -
The Health One
Take a deep breath and dive into holistic health as Greg and guests chat about what it’s really like to look after your physical and mental in our highly-connected world. Discover journaling tricks, super low-effort meditation, tips on nailing your routine through sleep and diet, how to make your social media world a more positive place and loads loads more.
With the awesome:
Jessica McMahon Maynooth Mental Health Soc | @mhsmaynooth
Emma Reid NUIG Emergency Medicine Soc | Insta: @emergencymednuig
Daniel Flanagan NCI Mental Health Soc | Insta: @ncimentalhealthsociety -
The Activism One
Be an ally, be a megaphone, be a best buddy. If you want to get active and make a difference by fighting for a cause, listen in to this one. Greg talks with Brian, Méabh and Odhran about addressing your own biases, putting others first, all the ways you can get involved even if you don’t know where to start, and lots more about how to step up and get world-changing.
With the awesome:
Brian Jordan TUD LGBTQ Soc | Insta: @tud_lgbtq
Méabh Lonergan, UCC Fáilte Refugees Soc | Insta: @uccfailterefugeessociety
Odhran Whelehan, NUIG Best Buddies Soc | Insta: @bestbuddiesnuig