Hurtwood Muse Podcast

Back once again with another episode of ‘Is It Tuesday Yet?’, Cas and Arlan discuss the varied and complex world of food choices, covering veganism, the ethics and climate considerations of eating meat, fad diets, and, perhaps with a little too much enthusiasm, cannibalism. You have been warned!

This week, we’ve got a chat between Maddy and Lola talking about their lives through all-girls’ boarding schools. Parties, painted nails, and school uniforms. A lot of home truths here, delivered in this frank conversation. Lots to think about – and thanks to Maddy and Lola for joining us at Muse!   Until next time, folks...

This week, it’s another super episode of ‘Is It Tuesday Yet?’, with your hosts Cas and Arlan. This time, the fearless duo tackle the thorny issue of being a teenager in 2022: exams, university applications, getting a job, paying taxes. They really go long on this one. Indeed, they manage to gloom each other out so much that this episode comes to a rather abrupt end. But – on the bright side – we d...

This week, we have a double-bill about the prison system, cultural differences, issues surrounding criminality, re-offending, the ethical considerations, and what constitutes effective justice and rehabilitation, whilst also considering the issue of treating the prison population with humanity. Important topics, well handled. First, we have a conversation between Ashton and Laura, then it’s over t...

Hello lovely folks! Welcome back to another fine episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. This week, things are going to get a little bit sweary, a bit leary, a bit bleepy, as your hosts Cas and Arlan discuss the benefits, the taboos and the importance of swearing.    We hope you enjoy! Until next time... Muse x   Content warning: all big swears have been bleeped, but some minor profanities remain. T...

This week, we have Meadow discussing the smoking, vaping and addiction – what it means socially, personally, the pitfalls, and the range of important ways that it links to mental health issues. Thank you so much for joining us again, Meadow! If you enjoy the podcast and want to get involved, please do get in touch! Until next time, folks...

Welcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, the dynamic duo Amissah and Armiger discuss the complexity of being a non-white British person. It covers all aspects from language, to culture, to casual racism. It's a brilliant conversation on a hugely important topic. We hope you enjoy. Until next week, folks.

Welcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, back by popular demand, it's 'IS IT TUESDAY YET?' with Cas and Arlan. This time, the duo discuss the science of sleep, and the virtues of a later school start... Sounds dreamy. Until next week, folks.

Welcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, Amissah and Armiger - as they will henceforth be known - discuss the virtues of studying English. It’s not just an A level – it’s a way of life, people. We promise the English Dept at Hurtwood had no input in this discussion and that no bribes were taken... Until next week, folks.

Hello lovely folks! It's time for another thrilling installment of 'Is It Tuesday Yet?' with your hosts, Cas and Arlan. This week, they will be discussing the creative joys of Dungeons + Dragons.

Welcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse podcast. This week: Meadow and Evelyn discuss the perils of Tiktok, which, as an English teacher born in the 80s, is something that needs explaining VERY carefully. Who better to lead that way than Armiger and Amissah? Thanks for tuning in - see you next week!

Welcome back to the Hurtwood Muse podcast, lovely people. We're kicking off 2022 with some great chatter - hope you enjoy: Arlan Klopproth + Cas Raab discuss why sanitary products still aren’t free, and attitudes towards periods. Arlan reads an essay on ecofashion by ex-Hurtwood student Vita Thompson

Welcome back to our final podcast of the Christmas term! We're so close I can smell the stollen. This week, we've got Meadow Armiger and Evelyn Amissah discussing the finer points of Potter lore. Grab yourself a flagon of butter beer and enjoy! Until next year - Muse x

Welcome to the first episode of the new series of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. We've got some real treats lined up for you, folks! In this episode: Douglas Wadsworth reading poetry of Charles Bukowski Tom Goss reading from Tennessee Williams’ journal Rue Richardson reading from Wilde’s Dorian Grey, and some snippets from Vladimir Nabokov Mia Rozan and Tom again having a conversation about cancel cul...

Home is the Sailor Or more precisely, and less poetically, the ocean rower.  Meet our very own intrepid wild man of the Atlantic, Ted Jackson, fresh back from an extraordinary 42-day challenge, rowing 2,850 nautical miles in a team of 12 all the way from Tenerife to Antigua. Tanned and (very) beardy, minus several stone (and possibly plus a new tattoo or three?) Ted has – thankfully – showered. He...

Hello folks! Welcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. We've got another slice of Hurtwood life for you: an interview with ex-Hurtwood student Sophie Rieckmann, who is now doing extraordinary work as the UK president of the international charity, 'We Make Change'. We've also three current Hurtwood students - Emma, Harry and Chloe - discussing their devising process. We hope you enjo...

Hello folks! Welcome back to another tranche of Muse loveliness from Hurtwood House. This time we asked people to submit readings of their favourite poems in response to National Poetry Day last month. We had such an incredible response, too many to fit into this description, but a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed. Keep listening! Muse x

This will be the last for this school year! We've got creative chats with Lily, Abby, Chloe and Will. We also have lots of new writing on the blog! Read, listen and enjoy. You're so very welcome. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed so generously this term. You make MUSE happen. Keep in touch - MUSE x

Hello there, you lovely, lucky people! It's time for another lockdown dispatch from the people of Hurtwood House School. This time we've got Ellis, Anna and Kiki trapped in Austria like a gloriously dysfunctional family unit, we've got new writing from Giselle and Jessamie, we've got a chat with Nat, and some Shakespeare musings from Andy. Thanks for listening! Until next time - Muse x

Hello lovely folks! Welcome back for another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast. This time, it's a chat with the unstoppable Kitty Dodd-Noble who is down to the final three for the Young Songwriter of the Year Competition. We have all of our fingers and toes crossed! She talks to Louise about her music and her inspirations. You can check out more of her stuff, including the song 'Black Heart' th...

That's right - we're still here (aren't we all?), and it's high time for another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This time we've got Lit Waffles from myself and Louise, as well as new poetry from Olive and Alice, and a conversation with Shanice - who is having a nice time in a cafe. Sigh. Until next time folks.

Hello lovely folks! This time we've got an excellent chat with the extraordinarily talented musician and ex-Hurtwooder, Issy Ferris. She's one half of the rocky, bluesy, folksy duo Ferris & Sylvester. If you like what you hear - and by golly you should - you can check out more of their stuff on their website . We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Hello you lovely lucky folks -  Welcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast. It's a rambly Lockdown jumble today - so find a quiet moment, pop in some headphones and enjoy. Thanks, as ever, to the excellent students and staff of Hurtwood for all of their inspiring contributions. Until next time!

Hello again lovely folks. What better salve for these strange times than words of wisdom and messages of hope from the teachers and students of Hurtwood House School. We hope you enjoy it - and let us know what you would like us to do for future episodes! Until next time - Muse.

Hello you lovely, lovely people. Welcome back for another slice of life from Hurtwood. This is our fresh new lockdown edition. Relaxing and chill, or dull and weird - you decide. This is the third episode of our occasional series, Lit Crit Kitchen, where me and my teammate Louise get together in the AM and have a lit chat over some steaming hot java. Fairtrade, natch. This time we talk Shakespeare...