Word on Wearside

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Word on Wearside

A podcast series exploring the voices and stories from the City of Sunderland. From sport to fashion, to politics and social change this series will cover it all. It's a brand new podcast series, every episode is different, so make sure you catch them all. Coming in December 2022. Find out more at https://www.sparksunderland.com

  1. 9 小時前

    Menendez Brothers: Monsters or Villains?

    Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected by these topics are advised to take precaution. Eric and Lyle Menendez were just two young men aged 18 and 21, who killed their parents in 1989, following years of abuse. Rubie McKeever-Smith chats with Dan Taylor, Academic Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland to decide; are the Menendez brothers monsters or villains? The team behind this episode: Rubie McKeever-Smith Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    11 分鐘

  2. 13 小時前

    Three Sunderland Business Owners: Which is the Best Generation?

    Three Sunderland-based business owners break down what different generations mean to them - you'll hear from Jonathan Pickup of Jonathan Pickup Hair, Mandy Brown of Harrison & Brown Furniture, and Neil of Flowers by Jennifer. The team behind this episode: Simon Forster Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland.

    15 分鐘

  3. 17 小時前

    Homegrown Talent of the North East

    Joe and Rob discuss the importance of homegrown talent to Sunderland and the wider area; why should clubs prioritise training their own academy players from the ground up, rather than rely on transfer purchases, and who are some of the most inspiring recent examples of homegrown talent from the North East? The team behind this episode: Finlay HorsfallJoe OuldRob Wild Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    14 分鐘

  4. 1 天前

    Queer Representation in the Media

    Representation is important as it helps people feel less alone, by letting them know there's a community of others like them. Unfortunately, the history behind queer representation in the media is a short one - historically LBGT characters have often been stereotypical, or received cruel fates. On today's episode of Word on Wearside, join Nisha and Katy, as discuss queer representation in the media; the history of queer representation, and the effects this has had on the community. The team behind this episode: Nisha CullenKaty Davison Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    15 分鐘

  5. 1 天前

    Balancing the Books: Navigating the Financial Challenges of Student Life

    In this episode of Word on Wearside, we delve into why many students need to work alongside their studies and how it impacts their life. Balancing work whilst studying can lead to a number of issues; from stress to time management struggles. Despite the potential challenges some students may face, the majority still continue to work. We spoke with two ex-students, Amy Kelly and Rachel Gibson, who informed us why they felt the need to work, how it impacted their university experience, and whether they recommend it to current students. We also gained insight from a member of the University of Sunderland’s student support services, Andreea Nastaste, who gave student’s information on how to seek financial help from their universities. We discussed the positives and negatives in more detail in this episode hosted by; Ellie and Neave. The team behind this episode: Ellie ByrneNeave Colwell Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    11 分鐘

  6. 1 天前

    Sunday League Survival

    Ellie, Taylor, and Luke tackle a big problem in the world of grass-roots football - lack of funding. Without funding, many Sunday League teams simply wouldn't exist. Hear from Johnny Dunn, Club Secretary & Chairman of the Grange, a Sunday league team based in Sunderland, and Jake Holyoak, the CEO & Founder of One March Performance PR. The team behind this episode: Luke MaddisonEllie McDevittTaylor Stephenson Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    12 分鐘

  7. 2 天前

    The Death of Live Music in the North East

    "A lot of the time, people don't realise that right on our doorstep there's this incredible music scene." - When artists like Favourite Child's Connor Thompson say this about cities in the North East, it makes you wonder why they tend to stray away from performing. Join Sarah, Charlotte, and Tammi as they investigate 'The Death of Live Music in the North East'. The team behind this episode: Charlotte AllsopTammi FairbairnSarah Leaver Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    11 分鐘

  8. 2 天前

    Dying When Obese

    This episode of Word on Wearside is made in collaboration with The Final Nail Podcast. We all know how complicated and expensive dying can be, but what if you have a few extra stone? As a death enthusiast, and someone with a family who suffers from obesity and obesity related illnesses, Meena Green (your guide in all things dearth and burial) was thinking a lot about the difficulties that could occur with dying obese - especially now, with body positivity and health-at-any-size influencers popping up on her social social media feed. Meena spoke with Funeral Director Daniel Ackerley, and embalmer Scott Grigsby, to find out what it means to die when obese. The team behind this episode: Meena Green Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes.

    13 分鐘
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簡介

A podcast series exploring the voices and stories from the City of Sunderland. From sport to fashion, to politics and social change this series will cover it all. It's a brand new podcast series, every episode is different, so make sure you catch them all. Coming in December 2022. Find out more at https://www.sparksunderland.com

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  • 頻道
    Spark
  • 創作者
    Spark
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2024年
  • 集數
    35
  • 年齡分級
    兒少不宜
  • 版權
    © Copyright 2024 Spark
  • 節目網站
    Word on Wearside

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