Purple Radio On Demand

Yes, we know it's released out of order. This was the way it was recorded, and trust me, it makes more sense this way. Anyway - in this new installment of WhoSoc Podcasts, we spend time with new guests discussing three episodes with one of the most tenuous links of all time! We hope you're ready for what happens to be - I think - WhoSoc's first (and thus far only) double Chris Chibnall episode, an...

Zacch and Callum delve into Elon Musk's recent Twitter takeover and Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse

In the inaugural episode of Sustainable Sense, we invite our listeners to consider what the world sustainable means for them. 

I know, I know. New administration. We've redecorated. We hope you like it. In the first proper podcast of the year, we begin by talking about three companion entrance episodes across the new series, across a variety of different circumstances. As a fair warning, this podcast is among our more chaotic, timey-wimey bouts of inspiration - if you can call it that. Get ready to dive back into the vort...

In today’s episode we will be talking to Neeva Desai, trainee solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys, about her time in private client litigation, and the current challenges that art lawyers are currently facing.

The Brew is back (in a big way) with a catchup with Zacch and Callum 

WhoSoc is Durham University's very own Doctor Who Society. What can we offer, I hear you ask? Well, we have an award winning audio-drama, highly polished podcast series in which members of our society discuss and analyse their favourite, or perhaps least favourites, episodes of the show. Still not convinced? Well, why don't you give this introductory episode a try. You might just enjoy it...

What is Durham Nightline? In this episode, we'll go over what nightline does, how to contact it and how to get involved if that's something you're interested in. We will also talk about our personal experiences joining Nightline and what our time at Nightline has been like

In the first episode of Purple Radio's new podcast 'The Purple Firm Rundown', we talk to Bernie Rivard, a trainee solicitor at Travers Smith, about his journey to becoming a commercial solicitor. We ask him: why Travers Smith? Why commercial law? How can one form meaningful connections in the legal industry as a student?, as well as discussing legal tech and imposter syndrome.

For The Brew's debut episode we are joined by Didi Bostock to discuss the climate crisis.

Rock on the Hill is an alternative charity music and art event, focusing on creating a safe space for Durham creatives, both students and not. In support of Durham food bank this will take place at venues around the city, The Angel Inn, Fabio’s and The Library Bar (07/10,08/10,09/10). Alongside a number of student bands, this will include Peterbrough’s Call to the Faithful, Guildford’s Zani XR and...

This week, WhoSoc takes a look at the Key to Time- wait… no… wrong key. In this edition of the podcast, WhoSoc seeks to find the Keys of Marinus (1964), before tackling the Zygons in The Zygon Invasion two-parter (2015)

WhoSoc returns for a spot of light cannibalism and manipulation, as we discuss some of the darkest depths of humanity in Torchwood’s Countrycide (2006), followed by the terrifying trickster in The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith (2008).

The last piece of the triple crown has concluded in simple but stunning fashion, but there was still a lot of good racing throughout the rest of the weekend, with stories circulating all of them. Join Ryan as he talks through all the action and look forward to the festivities in Summer, as the podcast series comes to a close for the school year.

In the final episode, Lucy talks to Benjamin Southwick about PoTS, Music, and Medications.

Being away from the biggest weekend in motorsport did not mean that the racing was any less fun, as the IndyCar race at Detroit and the NASCAR Xfinity race at Portland took to the main stage. Join Ryan as he recaps the racing action and previews the 24 hours of Le Mans – the final race of the triple crown.

The biggest annual weekend in Motorsport came and it did not disappoint! Join Ryan as he walks through everything that’s happened in the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500 as well as everything else around the world of motorsport.

Isla and special guest Anton discuss surfing slang and dreadful dance moves take taking a a dip into the world of Bossa nova with music from Sergio Mendes and João Gilberto.

In this week’s episode, Lydia talks with Ravi Odedra and Ravi Samani about Hinduism and their experiences of practicing Hinduism at Durham University. They discuss many aspects of Hinduism, including core principles, practice vs. belief and the differences between a Western, Abrahamic view of religion in comparison to the Eastern perspective. They discuss some of their experiences of being Hindu a...

Isla talks through her favourite film soundtracks and discusses her childhood chamber choir fails with music from Rio, despicable me and pulp fiction.

The most prestigious weekend of the year is finally upon us! Join Ryan as he walks through his slight disappointment of last weekend after high expectations, and his thought on what is to come with the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500 and more.

Welcome back to the DPOCA podcast, Code Switch. On this episode*, Kezia speaks to Syan and Georgia about whether self-care has been whitewashed, intergenerational trauma, and body positivity. *CW: The themes of this episode cover issues such as generational trauma, abortion, and body dysmorphia/ eating troubles. Nothing explicit is discussed but please take care while listening if any of these top...

There may be exam revision holding all of us back, but what didn’t hold back was the crazy IndyCar race that took place last weekend, alongside other big news across the motorsport world. Join Ryan as he guides through the action and serves a primer to a fun must-watch race this weekend on the side.

(Trigger warning for a brief mention of suicide.) It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for. Join WhoSoc and special guest Jacob Cook for the final Out of the Shadows Confidential. We take a look back on the series finale episodes Eternal War and Against the Dying of the Light, and look to the future with a slight tease of the next instalment in our whoniverse, Beyond the Shadows.

Despite exam season looming around, international racing will continue to thrive. Ryan talks through (with his best knowledge) of what has happened last weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, before a quick glide through the other on-track actions across the world in this significantly shortened episode.