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Mental Health

Mental Health

Updated Weekly
Film Reviews

Film Reviews

Updated Weekly
Education

Education

Updated 11/08/2024
News

News

Updated 12/22/2024
Careers

Careers

Updated 05/01/2023
Education

Education

Updated Semiweekly

08/27/2024

Balls to that!

In an UNO reverse on last week, Hamish sails the good ship Toolbox into the waters of men's health. Jump aboard with Hamish as he plays interviews with prostate cancer sufferer Nick Lambert about advances in prostate testing, and revisits an interview Rollie had with Professor Scott Wilkes about testicular and prostate cancer. The number for Samaritans is 116 123. The Toolbox fun fact #002: Rollie & Hamish like beans on toast so much they hang out just to eat cheesy beans with sausage on toast.

08/27/2024

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43 min
08/20/2024

Ageing & insecurity

Rollie pines for Hamish, who is back in Scotland recording for his Masters degree final project. Rollie talks ageing, facing up to your own mortality and how targeted ads go after our insecurities. Toolbox fun facts #001: Hamish is scared of onions Follow The Toolbox on instagram @thetoolboxradio

08/20/2024

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35 min
12/14/2022

In from the Cold: Sunderland's Warm Spaces

Warm spaces, often called warm banks, have been slowly popping up in the news over the last few weeks, but what exactly are they? We answer that question by speaking to a Sunderland-based journalist, and someone who is helping to run a warm space in the heart of the city. The Team: Bethany JonesEve PercyCallum Rowe With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby. A Spark Sunderland podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.

12/14/2022

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12 min
11/01/2021

2: Grace and Roisin

Getting To Know You 1 2 This is Episode 2 of our series, where Grace and Roisin meet up and explore Sunderland through the medium of food. Produced by Grace McDonough and Roisin Zerhouni. Music by Uppbeat.io - This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. To find out more about more about the course visit and join us next year, visit https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate-radio/

11/01/2021

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14 min
05/13/2023

11 | EFL Finale & Play-Off Previews

The boys discuss in detail all three leagues in the EFL as they come to a close, and preview the play-offs. New Episode Every Saturday.

05/13/2023

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53 min
09/05/2025

CineClub Shorts: The Naked Gun…again

It’s double the Drebin this week on The CineClub Podcast with the team comparing the brand new The Naked Gun (2025) starring Liam Neeson and the iconic Leslie Neilson The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988). Despite being a short episode the team find lots to discuss from laughs per minute, legacy sequels, musical montages, Seth MacFarlane’s influence and end credit scenes. They’ve packed more in than a RyanAir flight to Ibiza in June! Our presenters are Jake, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your favourite Naked Gun film using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

09/05/2025

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18 min
11/06/2024

Sunday in the park

Join Matt, Ynez, Poorty (and Sasha, the dog!) as they take you on a stroll through Sunderland’s Roker Park, sharing their personal stories and life experiences with the sounds of nature as their backdrop. Walk alongside them, exploring the park and the journey of life itself.

11/06/2024

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15 min
08/08/2025

Letterboxd Four Favourites with The CineClub Podcast

This week the Team share their Letterboxd favourite films. What’s interesting is that each of the four choices share some common themes: the films are all quite stylized (albeit in different ways), they all contain outstanding acting performances, and they all have stood the test of time. Tune in to find out which movies they selected and whether you agree with their picks… Our presenters are Dion, Rhys, Billy, and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your Favourite films or even your thoughts on the Team’s faves by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

08/08/2025

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29 min
12/14/2022

Homophobia in Sport

Please be aware that this episode contains some use of homophobic language, specifically use of the word "puff", at approx. 9 minutes 35 seconds. Listener discretion is advised. Homophobia in football has been a talking point for years, but with the World Cup playing in Qatar the issue has never been more relevant. We will be discussing this today, including the reactions from FIFA and the fans, featuring interviews with SAFC fan Chris, and freelance BBC journalist Tommy Stewart. The Team: Josh EdwardsLewis McGarryRob Rush With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby. A Spark Sunderland podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.

12/14/2022

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14 min
08/26/2025

Grief & Transitions

Rollie misses Hamish and ponders on grief and transitions in the wake of losing a friend. For anyone affected by issues talked about in this show the number for Samaritans UK is 116 123.

08/26/2025

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35 min

Podcasts from media and journalism students at the University of Sunderland, plus shows from our volunteers at our award-winning student/community radio station. Our shows cover news, sports, culture, and education. Some of our shows are produced as part of academic work in podcasting by our undergraduate and postgraduate students, so expect new ideas, new voices, and future talent.