D to Z

What do luddites, aeroplane lyricism and getting "lost in the sauce of modern trends in music" have in common? The father of the sky, of course! Skydaddy joins me in this extremely special interview. His newest EP “Anchor Chains, Plane Motors & Train Whistles” is out everywhere. It was an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE talking with my personal musical goat. Enjoy.

Nancy Britten (The Hoya, The Student) and I sat down with Krishnan Guru-Murthy the morning after his US election coverage for Channel 4 news. What's the role of the media in the elections? How does British broadcasting differ to American? What's the one question you'd ask Trump? Thank you to Krishnan who imparted some great advice.

What does Adorno and Horkheimer's Culture Industry have to do with Taylor Swift? Why are people listening to more playlists than albums? Can creativity and capitalism collaborate? Prof. Rizzuto (Georgetown University) and Nick join me in the studio as we chat and play some excellent tunes. 

Insider Trading are Edinburgh's best new band. There's no denying the fact... so it was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to have them join me in the studio, talking all things songwriting, musical influences and the Scottish music scene. These guys are simply the best. Like what you hear? You can catch insider trading LIVE 23rd of August at King Tut's (!!!) or enjoy with their acoustic set at Snea...

I was joined by the cast and crew of "Whatever You Want", Theatre Paradok's Semester Project. It was pure chaos, but an an absolute delight. Massive thanks to Elliana, Anna, Freya and Ronan for bringing the vibes on Monday. You can see the show 3rd-7th of April at the Embassy Gallery. Tickets available via instagram @fuckthisplay (iconic promotional page)

HUGE COLLAB! I was joined my Sophia (FreshAir royalty) and we had a blast internationally gossiping. What is Destination DJ? Every Wednesday at 5pm Sophia and Josh explore music from around the world - from Australia to Rwanda each week is different! Instagram: @djdestinationdj and @dtozradio xx

With a lifelong passion for music that spans across decades and genres, Chris has navigated the music industry with unparalleled enthusiasm and dedication. From spinning records on student radio to curating electrifying club nights, he brought bounds of knowledge into the studio as we chatted about inter-generational music. Chris runs North London's finest club night " Sure is Funky &quot...

I hear you ask. Daisy, why is the title of the show “gambling responsibly”? No – I haven’t gotten over my crippling addiction yet. Today’s show is titled Gambling Responsibly because I was joined by the cast and crew of Guys and Dolls! Coming straight from rehearsals to the studio… I had a blast with Phee Simpson, Dan Bryant, Benji Castella McDonald Big thanks to the producing team behind this won...

Padua, the 1980s, the sun is above and the game is afoot. Find The Taming of the Shrew in the Italian summer, as lovers vie for affection, wits are battled, parents outwitted and the perennial search of the young after money, pleasure and fun drives on. The show is on from the 5th-9th February at Pleasance Theatre. Go to @thetamingoftheshreweusc on Instagram for tickets

Dr Gareth Williams is an international award winning composer and performer, as well as a Chancellor’s Fellow at Edinburgh University’s very own Reid School of Music. He’s created work for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the National Theatre of Scotland, Tapestry Opera to name a few, and was Composer in Residence at the Scottish Opera for three years.  His music has been broadcast internation...

Daisy interviews the SWAY team on short-term study and work abroad options for students at the University of Edinburgh. For more information, check out their website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/global/study-work-away

Join Daisy and Anthony as they discuss all things Harvard to Edinburgh! Featuring accent lessons, a British slang quiz and - of course - top tunes. We also were joined by international jet setters Oli, Tristan and Jolene who are all currently on their year abroad. They called in from Canada, Geneva and Taiwan! Have a wonderful winter break x

We interviewed. We networked. We laughed. We cried. This week I was joined by FreshAirs own Liz and Erin, who both host a show on the station. We ventured down to London for 22 hours after being invited to the Student Radio Awards. Enjoy this silly episode with two of my favourite people x

Join Daisy and Kyri for wholesome chats, live poetry reading, and good tunes. With an exclusive interviews with Molly Reed (founder and co-editor of the Creator Magazine) AND street interviews with the good people of Edinburgh asking them "what makes them feel creative?" This wholesome episode is not one to miss.

What better way to start D to Z's second season (!!!) than with Daisy's flatmates: Fin, Frank and Orly. Expect deep chats, a university challenge quiz, 2 truths, 1 lie, and of course, some great songs. Instagram: @dtozradio Contact: dtozradio@gmail.com

Happy 2nd birthday D to Z! As a special birthday celebration, we're dropping the highlight reel of year 1. Featuring students, friends, BAFTA-nominated-producers and musicians, last year was a blast. Here's a little snipped of the 23 hours of content that's available x

Who better to have on the 21st episode than the hottest topic of them all… she’s a first year English literature student slaying the university game, as well as the theatre scene, appearing in Posh, and as Yerma in Yerma. As a matter of fact, you’ve heard her before on our Yerma episode… It’s THE ONE AND ONLY Orly Benn! Join Daisy and Orly as they talk about the Met Gala, periods and label literal...

He worked at the BBC for 16 years, starting as a technical operator and ending up as a member of the Radiophonic Workshop branch, writing music for everything from radio jingles, radio drama, Doctor Who and Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy. His book “Rocking at the BBC” is available to buy on kindle now: It is the one… the only… BAFTA NOMINATED Paddy Kingsland!!!  Wow. What a pleasure it was record...

Thank you Ben for a VERY fun episode. We travelled through a musical time machine, discussed how music has changed and found out which musical decade we belonged in.

IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLAST TO RECORD THIS EP! I talked with the cast and crew of Edinburgh Univeristy's production of Yerma about all things Spain. Expect a live music performance, Spanish trivia and LOTS of laughs. Thank you to Marina, Ivan, Elvira, Orly and Jacob for a wonderful episode.

Thank you to Martha for a sooopa fun episode!! We chatted about life as the face of the Edinburgh Tab’s TikTok, Harry styles, hot takes and pomelos! Enjoy x

Join Daisy and Theo as they talk about Community Activism. Theo is running to be Edinburgh University’s Student Association VP community. You can vote for him at the link: VOTE here! Theo also gave us some top tips for exercising your own activism and ‘mini-revolutions’ in your community. I really enjoyed this episode and learnt A LOT about rewilding, housing issues and climate action. Thanks Theo...

Alice and Bea treat the D to Z listeners to some 4th year insight on relationships, year abroads, and what you have to know at uni!  They're 4th years at the Uni of Edinburgh and both did their year abroad in BARCALONA and FLORENCE! ay dios mío! I had a wonderful time with these gorgeous girls, I'm sure you'll enjoy it too x

Join Daisy and Oli as they debate the best things to exist ever, and culminate an objective list of said things.  This was a VERY funny episode.  You can find Oli's official playlist here  

Join Daisy and the cast of The Measure of a Man as they discuss their reimagined production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”, I quiz them on “Foul or Fact - Shakespeare edition” and finally, we ask “Who said it? Taylor Swift or Shakespeare”! You can buy tickets for the show here I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. X