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In the first episode back after the Easter break, Lydia talks with Behram Printer about Zoroastrianism, the ancient religion that is still practiced today across the world. What is Zoroastrianism (?) I hear you say. Well, have a listen to this episode to have an insight into the religion practiced by the 4000-strong community in UK. Behram talks about his own experiences of faith as a student at D...

The spotlight might not have been shone on the series with the biggest name this weekend, but interesting stories still happened all across the world. Ryan goes through how the IndyCar and Formula E races went down, alongside a lot of extra stuff that you wouldn’t normally expect to be mentioned in the motorsport’s month of May.

In the fifth episode of our podcast, Katie and Hannah chat about the joys of being back in Durham after the holidays and the dread of the fast-approaching exams. From lucky charms to motivational songs, we share  revision tips and coping strategies we’ve learned along the way. Listen along to be reminded to take time yourself during this stressful time (or are just looking to procra...

Produced by Durham WhoSoc. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER OWAIN SMITH as DAMIEN DRAKE RICHARD SHARPE as THE MINISTER OF WAR & SHADOWMEN ROB MORRISEY as BERNIE MCTIGHE NIAMH HANNS as TOMMI DAVIES TOM BELL as WILSON STEVENS GEORGIA MALKIN as RACKELS SOPHIE HUGHES as LAGELL FREYA GAUTIER as VILVELLA JOSEPH BOOKER as ANDROID SOLDIERS JO ATTW...

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS MACRA! MACRA DO NOT EXIST! Join WhoSoc this week for a discussion of big crabs that may or may not exist, never ending traffic jams, and a celebration of Ed Balls Day as we delve into The Macra Terror (1967) and Gridlock (2007).

Ding dong the witch is… alive?  Join WhoSoc (and Maggie Thatcher) for a chat about Love in The Time of Maggie, before we dive into the action-packed world of the musketeers with The Fourth Wall.

Formula 1 has seen a massive shakeup since the start of the 2022 season, alongside other interesting stories across the world of motorsport too during the last month. Join Ryan as he discusses how each F1 team has performed so far, as well as sharing his personal picks on some cool stuff that happened over Easter break.

As Earth once again faces the peril of shadow in a mass invasion force, the Doctor and Jason must ask themselves: just who is the Minister of War, and what does he want with humanity? - Produced by Durham WhoSoc. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER RICHARD SHARPE as THE MINISTER OF WAR & SHADOWMEN EMILY GAMMON as O’DONNELL ISSY FLOWER as STOK...

Brush up on your sword-fighting skills, because this week WhoSoc battles monsters from the deep in a discussion of the new Easter special episode, Legend of the Sea Devils (2022).

Trapped inside a recreation of ‘The Three Musketeers, the Doctor and Jason face battles against swordsmen, a many-handed alien scholar, and canon itself. - Produced by Durham WhoSoc, in collaboration with Durham University’s Audio Drama Society. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER ALEX COMAISH as D'ARTAGNAN MATTHEW MCCONKEY as ATHOS ARUN KOTEGAON...

Prepare for a journey to Sontar and a battle with… laser monkeys? As WhoSoc discusses the action-packed double episode of The Rutan Stowaway and Conquest of Sontar. For the glory of the Sontar- no, Rutan empire!

Isla and Special guest Charlotte McCann discuss all things dance, from the royal ballet school to freestyle. Featuring remixes from Foals + Purple Disco Machine and Lily Allen + Michael Calfan.

This week, Will and Ben speak to the Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times, Sebastian Payne.

The war between the Sontarans and the Rutans has raged for over 50,000 years. Today, surrounded by oblivion and bloodshed, the Doctor and Jason will find out why. Produced by Durham WhoSoc. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER RICHARD SHARPE as THE MINISTER OF WAR & THE UNKNOWN SHADE OLIVIA SWAIN as JONSKI MARTIN CAFOLLA as CAFOLLA LORNA FRASE...

Isla and special guest Gracie take it back to 2002, a time when Freddos were affordable, iPods were cool and camera phones had only just been invented. Featuring music from Shakira, Maroon 5 and Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

The war between the Sontarans and the Rutans has raged for over 50,000 years. Today, trapped on a spaceship crashing towards the Sontaran homeworld, the Doctor and Jason will find themselves right in the middle of it. Produced by Durham WhoSoc. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER OLIVIA SWAIN as JONSKI MARTIN CAFOLLA as CAFOLLA FREYA GAUTIER as G...

WhoSoc has an animated discussion about two stories with a tenuous position in the cannon of the show, along with a variety of things with a very tenuous link to them.

Isla and special guest Maia put their chef hats on this episode and talk about all things food for pancake day. Including some food themed music from artists including Bananarama, Jack Johnson and Isla’s childhood favourite band, The Wiggles.

In the fourth the episode of our podcast, Katie and Hannah reveal all their worldly wisdom at the age of... 20. From being yourself and trusting your instincts, to learning that Tesco £3.50 wine isn’t worth the  hangover, we’ve compiled a list of everything we’ve learnt – even if we do realise we’re not that old or wise at all.  Follow us on Instagram @love.language.pod

It’s race week! Everything would be taking to the track this weekend, and there would be no lack of action throughout the Easter break either. Ryan walks through what would be coming ahead across the world as the green flag drops for the main wave of racing season.

Welcome to Without a Compass, the podcast that centers around the interesting life of an exchange student in Durham! Oh, you asked how that feels? It’s like wandering in the wilderness without a compass! In this episode, Bethany and Sascha talk about International Women's Day and the healthcare system in the UK and Taiwan. This is the last full episode of the term, but we will...

Welcome back to the second episode of the DPOCA Podcast, now formally known as Code Switch. In this episode, Kezia, Kowand, and guest Pearl talk about all things courting and love. We share experiences of dating in Durham as POCs and interracial relationships and discuss Disney’s colonial indoctrination and whether marriage is oppressive. Share your thoughts, give us feedback and if you want to be...

1982. The cusp of the Falklands War. The Doctor, Jason and Damien work against a time-traveller attempting to assassinate Margaret Thatcher – except one of them isn’t too keen on the idea. Produced by Durham WhoSoc. Written by Jacob Cook. Starring: EVIE PRESS as THE DOCTOR JACOB COOK as JASON WHITTAKER OWAIN SMITH as DAMIEN DRAKE LORNA FRASER as MARGARET THATCHER MATTHEW REDMOND as GLENN AIMEE DIC...

WhoSoc attempts to discuss Out of the Shadows Episodes 5 and 6, The Nuclear Option and The Antarctica Accords, while being regularly taken off track by a rather disruptive guest.

Helloooo!! In the second episode of CD Story-times, Charlotte Jessie and Liv address the important issues: Wordle tactics, favourite Easter chocolate and Batman. Have a listen for even more chaos and a few semi-decent album recommendations.