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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
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep6) - Group E Preview 07.06.2021 34:05
In Palatinate Sport's penultimate group preview for Euro 2020, the attention turns to Group E, featuring Spain, Sweeden, Poland and Slovakia. Can Spain re-reach their former heights? How Sweeden perform without Ibrahimovic? And can Lewandowski guide Poland out of the group? Join James, Matt, Ben and Joseph as they discuss all these talking points and more - enjoy!
WhoSoc Podcast Series: Ep28 - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2008) & Enemy of the Bane (2008) 07.06.2021 37:41
Contain yourselves. With barely concealed tension, WhoSoc really looks at iconic figures in Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, with Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2008) and Enemy of the Bane (2008).
The Female Gaze: Series 2, Ep 5 - The Lit-y Committee 07.06.2021 54:36
After a brief exam hiatus, Lauren and Chloe are back! Joined by some of their closest friends and course mates, it's the episode you've all been waiting for: Women in Literature.
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep5) - Group D Preview 06.06.2021 38:58
Palatinate Sport's Euro Podcast continues their group preview coverage. This time, attention turns to Group D featuring home nations England and Scotland, World Cup runners-up Croatia and the Czech Republic. Join Seb, Jonny, Joseph, and Tommy as they discuss England's hopes and all the key talking points from the rest of the nations.
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep4) - England Squad Reaction 05.06.2021 40:03
Palatinate Sport's unrivalled Euro 2020 content continues to roll on. In this episode, the focus is on England and Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the tournament. Join Ben, George, Tommy and Jamie as they delve deep into the key talking points, omissions and inclusions made by Southgate. Enjoy!
The World Now Podcast: Ep9 - A Conversation with Stephen Kinnock 05.06.2021 27:48
Joshua Guillen speaks with Shadow Minister for Asia and Pacific, Stephen Kinnock. The conversation touches upon his views of a post-Brexit Britain, China, and our alliances with America. Following Labour's mixed results in the local elections, too, he is asked how Labour can rejuvenate itself in England, whilst shedding its poor image with important groups of voters.
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep3) - Group C Preview 04.06.2021 29:42
In the third episode of Palatinate Sport's Euro preview podcasts, the attention turns to Group C. This time Harvey, Ben, George and Ollie dive deep into all the key talking points from a rather weak group featuring a returning Netherlands, debutants North Macedonia, Andriy Shevchenko's Ukraine and Austria. Enjoy!
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep2) - Group B Preview 03.06.2021 40:44
The Palatinate Sport are back for the second episode of their comprehensive group previews. In this episode, James, Harvey, George and Jamie take a look at Group B. Can Belgium's 'golden generation' finally fulfil their potential? How will tournament newcomers Finland fare? Can Russia repeat their 2018 World Cup heroics? All this and more on the latest episode of Pal Sport's Euro Pod - enjoy...
Palatinate Sport's Euro Pod (Ep1) - Group A Preview 01.06.2021 39:04
With Euro 2020 fast approaching, the Palatinate Sport team are here to provide you with the comprehensive insight you need into all the tournament's talking points. Alongside regular articles on the website, there will be regular podcasts covering all the key topics. For the first episode, Seb, Matt, James and Jonny have a look at Group A featuring Mancini's Italy, an intriguing Turkish side, home...
The Knockout Podcast (Ep59) - UFC 262 Review: Oliveira on the rise, Ferguson on the decline 21.05.2021 49:50
5 days after an action-packed UFC 262, Ben and Jack are back to try and make sense of it all. We discuss Charles Oliveira's thrilling victory over Micheal Chandler to capture Lightweight gold. We also discuss Tony Ferguson's concerning performance against Beneil Dariush and Shane Burgos's obsession with getting hit (a lot). All this and more on the latest episode of The Knockout Pod - enjoy!
The Female Gaze - Series 2, Ep 4: Fast Fashion: a feminist issue 21.05.2021 1:03:04
This week Lauren and Chloe are joined by the lovely Maddy Burt to discuss sustainable consumerism, the facts behind our fashion and how we can all contribute to doing a little better.
WhoSoc Podcast Series: Ep27 - Hide (2013) & Knock Knock (2017) 20.05.2021 35:14
Knock knock! Who's there? Hide! Hide who? Hide expect you to listen to this podcast! This week, WhoSoc ventures into haunted houses, with Hide (2013) and Knock Knock (2017).
Pulling Back the Canvas: Ep 8 – Women of Castle 17.05.2021 40:03
This episode I am joined by Bex Harvey, an artist leading the ‘Women of Castle’ project which is highlighting the history of women and non-binary people at University College and the Castle here at Durham. We have a good chat about some stories that will be told through the artwork, the breadth of topics that ‘Women of Castle’ covers, and the potential impact and legacy it can leave. If you’...
The Knockout Podcast (Ep58) - UFC 262 Preview: who will be the new Lightweight king? 14.05.2021 54:16
After another wild week in MMA, Ben and Jack are back to discuss it all. We look back on the Rodriguez-Waterson card featuring a concerning loss for Cerrone and an all-time scrambling classic between Gillespie and Ferreira. We also look forward to UFC 262 this weekend - can Ferguson get back to his best? How crazy will Barboza-Burgos be? And who will be the new king at 155 pounds? All this and mor...
The Female Gaze - Series 2, Ep 3: Hot Girl Comics - being hysterical 14.05.2021 48:33
This week Lauren and Chloe are joined by Emily Oliver (Keith) and Daisy Hargreaves (Durham Revue) in being women in a comedy world built for men. Ranging from scriptwriting to suspenders, the four of them attempt to 'solve' comedy and make the case for funny women!
Ep26 - The Time Meddler (1965) 13.05.2021 37:08
Who's been messing up everything? It's been Butterworth all along! WhoSoc examines renegade time traveller, the Monk, with William Hartnell's The Time Meddler (1965).
The Female Gaze - Series 2, Ep 2: Asian Presence and the Model Minority 07.05.2021 54:14
* Content warning - this episode includes discussion of Anti-Asian hate crime and violence. In this episode Lauren and Chloe are joined by members of Durham's Mixed Soc to discuss the increase in anti-Asian hate crime and the prejudice faced by the Asian diaspora, as well as discussing the model minority, impacts of Covid and the joys and pitfalls of using an online space in the light of current a...
The Knockout Podcast (Ep57) - Who can stop Procházka? 06.05.2021 44:59
As a famous philosopher once said, 'MMA is nuts.' That philosopher was me and it was certainly the case this week. Between Jiri Procházka elbowing Reyes to hell, Diego Sanchez social media rants, and Nick Diaz's bizarre new sponsorship deal, there's more than enough to talk about with Jack. In between all of this, we look forward to some intriguing fights coming up this weekend. Tune in & enjo...
Ep25 - Spyfall (2020) & The Curse of Fatal Death (1999) 06.05.2021 39:37
Well naturally, I anticipated you would want to listen to more discussions about the Master, so I travelled back in time... and I bribed the scheduler. Say hello to the podcast of reasonable comfort, with Spyfall (2020) and Comic Relief special The Curse of Fatal Death (1999).
When the Clocks Stop Ep 4: Lions Special 02.05.2021 36:59
Rugby legend and lover Will Greenwood joins the show, chartering his journey through Durham into newly professional club rugby, before taking us behind the scenes of iconic Lions Tours as a player’s and pitch side pundit’s perspective. Will gives his Lions 9, 10, 12, 13 and tells us what needs to change for England rugby after Six Nations humiliation. One not to miss.
WhoSoc Podcast Series: Ep24 - Remembrance of the Daleks (1988) & In Remembrance (2018) 30.04.2021 36:37
As Easter term begins, WhoSoc goes back to school - in Shoreditch, for McCoy classic Remembrance of the Daleks (1988) and Class audio In Remembrance (2018).
The Female Gaze - Series 2, Ep1: Our Streets Now 30.04.2021 51:28
Trigger Warning- this episode contains discussion of sexual harassment and assault In the first episode of a new series of The Female Gaze, Lauren and Chloe are joined by those working tirelessly in the wake of the tragic passing of Sarah Everard to make Durham a safer place for all. An episode reflecting on the changes necessary to improving our community and collective grief, this week is in ded...
The Knockout Podcast (Ep56) - Unpacking a chaotic UFC 261 26.04.2021 45:15
Crickey, that was pretty mad, wasn't it? Ben and Jack are back for another episode to unpack all the carnage from an action-packed night at UFC 261. Who can stop Usman and Shevchenko? Where did that Rose high kick come from? And what about Weidman and Crute's legs? So much to discuss. Tuck in and enjoy.
The Knockout Podcast (Ep55) - A Rob Whittaker clinic, a Ben Akren horrorshow & a UFC 261 Preview 19.04.2021 52:00
As chaos unravels around the rest of the sporting world (who on earth wants a Super League?), come join us in the safe haven, for only one week, that is MMA. Ben and Jack marvel over Robert Whittaker, chuckle at Ben Askren and tackle the key questions heading into UFC 261. Will Usman defeat Masvidal once more? Can Andrade upset the odds? Will Namajunas, defender of freedoms, usurp Zhang Weili? All...
The Knockout Podcast (Ep54) - Vettori dominates Holland & Whittaker-Gastelum picks 12.04.2021 42:50
The pubs are back open but the Knockout Podcast still remains! On the latest episode, Jack and Ben discuss what's next for Kevin Holland after another defeat at the hands of Marvin Vettori. They also discuss the futures of Arnold Allen and Mike Perry after their contrasting fights last week. Finally, the guys look forward to the fights this week as Rob Whittaker looks to seal another title fight w...
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