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Prepare for a trip down memory lane, as this week’s podcast travels across the split timelines (and split opinions) of Flux episode three, Once, Upon Time (2021).

The Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix had sure raised a few eyebrows, but so did the IMSA finale at Road Atlanta and MotoGP’s farewell to Valentino Rossi at Valencia. Ryan and Morgan take a look into all three events and discuss what is to come for them in the near future.

Ahead of the North East Indoor Rowing Competition, we sat down with Sophie Chumas to discuss the event, what to expect and rowing throughout the Durham university community

As the main event for this week's show, Will and Ben interview the former Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland. They also discuss the proceedings at the COP26 climate conference as well as paying tribute to the brave servicemen and servicewomen who have fought in the Armed Forces for this country as part of Remembrance Day. They also discuss the discovery of the worl...

Journey into the dark side of Omega’s mind, as WhoSoc delves into an anti-matter universe of dubious graphics, enigmatic villains and moral dilemmas in The Three Doctors (1972-3) and Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? (2007). 

Today we are joined by James Dobing, a specialist on the Hydrogen Economy and expert on Hydrogen energy policy. We discuss the uses of Hydrogen as a sustainable energy source and the opportunities for students seeking to enter the industry. Here are some website links we recommend to find out more: https://www.iea.org/fuels-and-technologies/hydrogen https://www.iea.org/reports/the-future-of-hydrog...

Motorsport Backpage: Motorsport isn't just Formula One - it's a fascinating world in its own right with various different series racing across the world, each with differences that appeals to different people. Every week, Ryan Hsieh and Morgan Kendall talk about the latest events that have happened in the past week, dipping into the big names whilst shedding light onto other categories that might...

Join WhoSoc for a podcast of Mary Seacole appreciation, Yaz un-appreciation, and a sontaran who really, really wants to ride a horse as they discuss the second episode of Doctor Who: Flux, War of the Sontarans (2021).

Join in a WhoSoc three-hander for an hour marathon discussing a 13 episode-long marathon of Mission to the Unknown and Dalek Master Plan (1965-66) as we take on relentless Daleks, time destructive endings and a fourth-wall breaking champagne toast.

Doctor Who finally returns to our screens with the first instalment of the six part series ‘Flux’, and WhoSoc is ready. This week we try to make sense of the new friends, furry dog people and universe destroying forces in the many plot-lines of The Halloween Apocalypse (2021).

After a strong start to the season the 1st team has yet to lose a match, (with 2 17-0 wins and a 15-2 win respectively) Asa sat down with Purple Radio to discuss the season so far, their toughest challenge of the season so far against Sheffield Hallam, and Table Tennis around the university.

'After a long break, the Currant Affairs Boys are back with a bang! They conduct their first high-profile interview with the former Labour MP, Andrew MacKinlay. They also delve into some of the biggest news stories of the week, as well as looking at some more wacky news stories about a party-popping arsonist and trend involving Bernie Sanders that is taking the world by storm!'

After an emphatic and dominant 3-0 victory for team DU volleyball against Newcastle (for both men and women 1st teams!), we sat down with Team DU Women's volleyball player Remi Lehnertz to discuss the game, and the season so far.

Morgan Kendall and Rob Morrisey Commentate on DU Womens 1s Volleyball match against Newcastle

The Sportsfeed Crew have a laugh talking about which colleges would make it into a college XI, where they would play and why?

Rob Morrisey hosts alongside Harry Tanner and they are joined by new pundits Henry Jones and Olly Bell. They discuss the United vs Liverpool game and the Newcastle takeover. As well as going through the weeks live commentaries and having a general chat about sport.

Don’t blink, because this week WhoSoc faces the terror-inducing weeping angels in Blink (2007) and ventures into the dark with Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead (2008) for a spine-tingling Halloween podcast.

Join WhoSoc as they take a spin through trauma week, going back to discuss the virus-fuelled mayhem of Resurrection of the Daleks and the soul-emptying screams of Adrift.

A legendary figure and voice of English sport. Since making his England debut, just months after leaving Durham University in 1989, Nasser Hussain has been at the front and heart of English cricket, as batsman, captain and arguably, the game's finest television commentator. Sporting upbringing, the meaning of leadership, the art of broadcasting and the current condition of the national side...the...

Have your golden arrows at the ready, as WhoSoc fires shots at a variety of killer robots and a few overly camp villains in the 25th anniversary episode Silver Nemesis (1988), and Robot of Sherwood (2014).

Find out about lots of different DU societies in Part 2 of our Clubs and Socs event.  Durham Student Film African-Caribbean Society (ACS) Natural History Society Durham University Dance Team (DUDT)

Find out about different DU societies in Part 1 of our Clubs and Socs on air event.  Durham Amnesty International  Students of Mixed Cultural Identity Society  Durham University Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Service Society (DUHKPASS)  Durham University Brass Band (DUBB) WhoSoc

Harry Tanner sits down with the DU netball team ahead of their big match against Northumbria today.

Rob Morrisey sits down with Lucy Devine to talk about the Birmingham game the Women's Lacrosse team won 15-2 on wednesday. They also discuss the teams game against the England National team on saturday.

Rob Morrisey sits down with Women's Lacrosse Captain Cece Green before the first team's inaugural game of the season tomorrow against Birmingham University. They discuss the ambitions for the season, how the programme has been impacted by COVID, what makes Durham the best program in the country? And more.