Purple Radio

Purple Radio On Demand

Purple Radio is Durham's multi-award-winning radio station - winning Best Station Branding at the 2020 and 2021 Student Radio Awards, and top 6 nominees in the Best Podcast, Best Station and Best Sports Programming categories. Home to a diverse range of podcasts including music, sport and news and much much more. Check out our other account, Purple Radio Arts and Drama for radio plays and performances.hello@purpleradio.co.uk@PurpleRadioUK on Twitter@purple_radio on Instagram

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Apr 2, 2026

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Episodes

Trends were loving, London hot-spots & our best dressed at the Oscars 2026 | Duzzcast EP. 3 02.04.2026

On this weeks episode of Duzzcast, the girls dive into their best and worst dressed celebrities at the Oscars 2026, from Emma Chamberlain's Valentino ensemble to Rose Byrne's showstopping Dior gown. Are celebs starting to channel their inner bride in white ballgown looks? And who missed the mark when it came to their interviews on the red carpet?

Climate Justice: Hopeful Narratives and Individual Activism 30.03.2026

The Canary Call - Episode Three Climate Justice: Hopeful Narratives and Individual Activism Welcome to The Canary Call: the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of modern dystopia, produced and presented by friends and peers, Ione Banks and Oscar Bovenizer. In this episode, Oscar and Ione are joined by PHD candidate, Kelsey, and Master's student, Ophelia, to discuss hopeful narrative...

Bridging Borders: Chapter 4: Dare to Ask. Dare to be the first. 28.03.2026

You’ve thought about it. Planned it. Talked about it. So why haven’t you done it yet? In this episode of Bridging Borders, we explore the trap of overthinking, overplanning, and endlessly talking about goals instead of taking action - what some call “mental masturbation.” We unpack what really stops us: fear of judgment, cultural barriers, self-consciousness, and the pressure to always appear comp...

Harry Styles' new album, the BRIT Awards 2026 & our Paris Fashion Week faves | Duzzcast EP. 2 26.03.2026

Welcome back to the Duzzcast! This week Amelia is joined by Betty to talk all things Harry Styles, including his latest album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’, his one night only concert in Manchester, and his BRITS 2026 performance.

Welcome to DUZZCAST: the brand new Duzz Mag fashion, lifestyle and culture Podcast | Duzzcast EP.1 19.03.2026

Introducing Duzzcast, Duzz Magazine’s brand new fashion, lifestyle and culture podcast! In this first episode, host Amelia is joined by Duzz co-founders Mariella and Betty to introduce the podcast and dive into the latest trends shaping pop culture and the media right now.

Chalkboard Ultra #47 - The Freedom to Work on Your Interests with Professor Frank Coolen 14.03.2026

This week Cassia is joined by Professor Frank Coolen to talk about academic research, decision theory and politics! 01:02 - Frank introduction 04:20 - What are expert opinions and how to learn from them 14:30 - Frank’s lecturing experience 21:08 - What other areas of maths would be interesting to learn 36:34 - Frank’s foray into politics 44:42 - Director of research

Her Voice Durham: The Well S2:E1 06.03.2026

Hannah speaks to the Well, an interdenominational Christian women's group

The Trial Run: Ep4 - Does London Bleed Blue or Red? 05.03.2026

 Liv mediates a heated debate between Arsenal fan Dom and Chelsea fan Aidan to try and uncover the truth behind which club is more successful, which club has the better historic season, and most importantly, which is the bigger London club. 

Newsfeed SU Election Special: Part 3 02.03.2026

Missed the live broadcast? Listen to Findlay Shaw and Charlotte Aspden interview the SU Presidential Candidates for 2026.

Newsfeed SU Election Special 2026: Part 2 02.03.2026

Missed the live broadcast? Listen to Findlay Shaw and Charlotte Aspden interview the SU Presidential Candidates for 2026.

Newsfeed SU Election Special 2026: Part 1 02.03.2026

Missed the live broadcast? Listen to Findlay Shaw and Charlotte Aspden interview the SU Presidential Candidates for 2026.

Creative License: An Author’s Jump into Colour, with Muna 24.02.2026

Welcome to Creative License with Nam, where I interview young artists to understand the motivation and inspirations behind their work. This time, I had the pleasure of speaking with an exceptional children's book author named M.A. Rosé. In this episode, we delved into Muna's creative ideas, thought processes, and the challenges she faces as she balances her authorial journey with her caree...

Chalkboard Ultra #46 - My Legacy is Music with Professor Paul Sutcliffe 14.02.2026

In this week's episode, Cassia has a conversation with Professor Paul Sutcliffe about computational maths, solitons and some experiences from his PhD and postdoc years! 01:20 - Paul Introduction 05:45 - Computational maths module 09:19 - Teaching experiences 15:50 - Mathematical Journey up to now 22:33 - The aim of a postdoc & solitons 37:20 - On writing a book 46:01 - Nothing interesting/...

Bridging Borders — Chapter 3 Beauty Standards: The Lies we keep buying… 12.02.2026

Welcome to Bridging Borders, a podcast hosted by two South Asian women, one Indian, one Pakistani, who are rewriting the stories they grew up with. In this episode of Bridging Borders, two brown girls (Indian & Pakistani) unpack what it really means to grow up under beauty standards shaped by colonialism, culture and social media. From body ideals to pretty privilege, ” we explore how beauty s...

Deeping your fyp: EP 4 - 2016 vs 2026: Nostalgia and Social Media 10.02.2026

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss TikTok’s romanticisation of 2016. 2016 marks the start of Gen Z’s interaction with social media. From: dabs, Musical.ly, Justin Bieber, to Brexit and Trump’s election, we look at why we idealise 2016.

The Trial Run: Ep3 - Arsenal 03.02.2026

We go over some Arsenal controversies and discuss their perception in the media and where we stand within it.

Thought Delegation and the Illusion of Intimacy 02.02.2026

The Canary Call - Episode Two Thought Delegation and the Illusion of Intimacy Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content which some listeners may find upsetting, including topics of hate speech, mental ill-health and suicide ideation. This episode is deemed not suitable for children.  Welcome to The Canary Call: the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of modern dystopia, produce...

Chalkboard Ultra #45 - The Value of Authentic Humour with Dr Stephen Harrap 29.01.2026

In this week’s episode, Cassia talks to Dr Stephen Harrap about his mathematical journey so far, public speaking …. and hobbits! 01:00 - Stephen introduction 06:44 - Styles of teaching 11:50 - Lecture engagement 18:18 - Maths into schools & graduate skills 26:09 - Assessing maths 31:29 - Graduate attributes 42:30 - Public speaking 51:20 - Pure maths as escapism 57:39 - AI in maths 01:05:16 - M...

Regulating Pornography and Rewriting Sexual Scripts 19.01.2026

The Canary Call - Episode One Regulating Pornography and Rewriting Sexual Scripts Disclaimer : This episode contains explicit content which some listeners may find upsetting, including topics of sexual abuse, gendered violence, and obscene pornographic content. This episode is deemed not suitable for children. Welcome to The Canary Call : the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of moder...

Deeping your fyp: EP 3 - brain rot 14.01.2026

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss brain rot. Although it was claimed as the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2024, it holds immense relevance today. Whether it is through short form content, or its traces in 2010s YouTube – brain rot is everywhere. We also discuss how the rise in brain rot parallels the rise in anti-intellectualism and our reliance on AI.

Chalkboard Ultra #44 - Taking the Pressure Off with Dr Ric Crossman 12.01.2026

In this week’s episode, Cassia chats with Ric about decolonisation within maths, mathematical cognition, student experience and much more! 00:00 Ric Crossman introduction 01:33 Statistics and pedagogy 07:34 Decolonising maths 15:46 Maths education 21:50 Upcoming changes to maths at durham 25:38 Masters of data science and group learning 37:15 Mathematical cognition 48:20 Bilingualism and learning...

Deeping your fyp: EP 2 - women + trends 12.01.2026

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss how social media has portrayed women over the past year. We focus on the two extremes of the presentation - the conservative ‘Tradwives’ and the infamous Bonnie Blue. We also cover Sky’s disaster release of the Halo sports platform. Highlighting the, often limiting, view of women the media and your for you page curates.

WhoPod: Ep122 - The Krotons & Cold War 21.12.2025

Cormac hosts alongside Ollie and Scout as they discuss the Doctor Who stories 'The Krotons' (1969) and 'Cold War' (2013) from WhoSoc's 'The TARDIS Gets Social Anxiety Week'

WhoPod: Ep121 - Turn Left/The Stolen Earth/Journey's End 19.12.2025

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and J as they discuss the New Who story 'Turn Left'/'The Stolen Earth'/'Journey's End' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'Wilf Week'

WhoPod: Ep121 - Turn Left/The Stolen Earth/Journey's End 19.12.2025

Ollie hosts alongside Cormac, Lottie, and J as they discuss the New Who story 'Turn Left'/'The Stolen Earth'/'Journey's End' (2008) from WhoSoc's 'Wilf Week'

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