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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Latest episode

Apr 2, 2026

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Episodes

The Brew #13 - Didi Bostock 06.03.2023

Didi Bostock returns to The Brew to discuss his time in Kyrgyzstan.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep66 - Battlefield and Dalek 05.03.2023

Join WhoSoc's most in depth discussion of the Doctor's oldest enemies, the Daleks.

Durham Tenants' Union Podcast Episode 2 - Renters' Reform and Difficult Landlords 01.03.2023

Don and Jake discuss the Renters’ Reform Bill and its proposals, our first housing co-operative meeting, and a recent situation we had with a difficult landlord.

The Brew #12 - Nick Rusinov 24.02.2023

The Brew welcomes Nick Rusinov to give a unique Anglo-Russian perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Brew #11 - A New Catchup 21.02.2023

The Brew returns with another internal show as Zacch and Callum touch on the Turkey-Syria earthquake, Nicola Sturgeon's resignation and Oscar Bait Films.

The Brew #10 - Aman Sangha 16.02.2023

The Brew welcomes Aman Sangha from Purple Radio's Perfect Day Podcast to discuss Marshwood Farm and the dairy industry.

Durham Tenants' Union Podcast Episode 1: Rent Strikes and Co-operatives 15.02.2023

In this first episode of our new biweekly podcast, Don and Jake discuss Durham Tenants Union, the University of Manchester rent strikes, and housing cooperatives.

The Brew #9 - Orla Mcmenamin 14.02.2023

Zacch and Callum are joined by Orla Mcmenamin to discuss her tails from Tokyo and all things Japan.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep65 - Judoon Week 2, electric boogaloo 01.02.2023

No Jo Bo Ko So Go Co Fo No So Do. It's time to discuss the Judoon. Again.

The Brew #8 - Moyo Atteh 30.01.2023

Callum is joined by Moyo to discuss faith and religion.

The Brew #7 - Pierre Robine 24.01.2023

Pierre joins The Brew to discuss his dissertation and wider philosophical thought.

The Brew #6 - Another Catchup 21.01.2023

Join us for our first episode of 2023 as we delve into everything from ChatGPT, Pele and Back To The Future hypotheticals.

Under One Sky: A shared humanity: a humane understanding of substance use (feat. Brian Whiting) 20.01.2023

Brian is a vivid storyteller. He has spent years listening and befriending those he serves living in a state of homelessness. Each person he meets, he makes a concerted effort to remember their name. In short Brian cares about the people, he meets. In this episode, Brian is open and honest about his rehab experience, and the way that it enables him to relate and understand personally to his homele...

The Brew #5 - Sam Burcher & Pierre Robine 19.01.2023

Zacch and Callum are joined by Sam Burcher and Pierre Robine for a conspiracy theory special.

Rock Paper Scissors: Ep 11 12.01.2023

The last episode of the term... or so we thought. This ultimately was the last episode of Rock Paper Scissors, even if we didn't know it when we recorded it. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey, we had lots of fun doing this and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Rock Paper Scissors: Ep 10 12.01.2023

We are SUPER excited for this episode. Join us in a heated discussion, or better yet an uncivilized debate if you will about one of our favorite subjects.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep64 - The Aztecs and The Husbands of River Song 11.01.2023

Join the ghosts of Christmas past as we explore archaeology in Doctor Who, in the ancient past and on one very memorable Christmas day. And, incidentally, a merry Christmas to all of you at home.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep63 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy and They Came From Out of the Rain 09.01.2023

Join WhoSoc as we clown around, discussing a pair of circus episodes. And I apologise for the introduction.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep62 - The Image of the Fendahl and The Eternity Trap 17.12.2022

WhoSoc does horror in our halloween special, so pay attention to these spooky stories. And tell me...whatever happened to the Lord President?

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep61 - The Power of the Doctor 16.12.2022

And so it ends. The great climax of the Chris Chibnall era is here and we have a LOT to say about it. And, like the greatest moments, we should make a song and dance about it.

WhoSoc Podcasts Ep60 - Terror of the Autons and Death of the Doctor 15.12.2022

Do you know Jo? No, not that one, she's not here. But let us introduce you two Jo grant, with a discussion of creepy dolls and pre-Hartnell vultures.

The Brew #4 - Jan Berssenbrügge 26.11.2022

Zacch and Callum are joined by Jan Berssenbrügge to discuss consciousness

Under One Sky: The reality of Trauma: a starting point. (feat. Julia Pennington) 25.11.2022

Homelessness must be viewed in the context of a long complex story. Indeed, for most people in a state of homelessness, trauma is the foundation to their story of homelessness. This episode begins to explain why Trauma is a much bigger issue than most of us might think. Julia Pennington founded Dignifi to help people recover from the numbing pain of trauma. She has experience working in the crimin...

The Purple Firm Rundown Episode 3: Hogan Lovells and Insurance Litigation 23.11.2022

In today’s episode we are joined by Bethan Savage, trainee solicitor at Hogan Lovells, who is currently in her first seat in Insurance Litigation. We will be discussing her firm, litigation skills, and the impact of the impending recession on insurance litigation

Under One Sky: 'A start up on speed' (feat. Mikkel Juel Iversen & Ross Plowman) 19.11.2022

Welcome to the first Episode! This week, we'll be hearing from Mikkel Juel Iversen who explains how a nice gesture at Christmas, exploded into a complex operation to support those in a state of homelessness during the Covid-19 Pandemic. We'll hear about how his thinking has been challenged and changed through his interaction with friends he has made on the street through his work, as he has come t...

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