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Gone Too VAR has returned with some new faces. Join Josh, Luke, James, and, erm, James 2 as they discuss: is Sam Allardyce really immune to relegation? Could Leicester repeat their title glory? Which obscure and controversial Czech club have the team decided to support? And where in the world are Tranmere Rovers rearing the next generation of distinctly average Football league talent?

With Trump now out of the White House, this episode reflects on his immediate legacy- including the January insurrection attempt on the US Capitol- and begins to imagine how the Biden/Harris administration will tackle America's most pressing issues. Dr. David Andersen of Durham University (US Politics, Government and International Affairs) joins Joshua Guillen in analysing both the immediate past...

Going through more tangents than a procrastinating maths student, a slightly reduced WhoSoc analyses the adequate, examining companion outings within The Ark in Space (1975) and The Pilot (2017).

Following a lack of festive fights and technical issues last week, Ben and Jack are back with the first episode of The Knockout Podcast in 2021. This week they review Max Holloway's recording-breaking performance against Calvin Kattar and what is next for the Hawaiian great before looking forward to this week's fights including a lightweight box office fight between 'the Notorious' Conor McGregor...

This week Lauren and Chloe catch up on a monumental week in politics before unearthing just what it means to be a woman in Durham. With a panel of guests including their college daughters and the exec members paving the way for feminism in DH1, they tackle Overheard scandals, the gender pay gap and the role of the bystander, all whilst hoping to affirm that there is a light (and a Jimmy's) at the...

Maybe not... Join us for our third episode as we chat about the beginning of the new year, resolutions and why we’re a bit more sceptical in 2021

We interview Jennifer Baker, Trainee Director at Curve, on her experience working on the current production of Sunset Boulevard. She shares about their inventive combination of film and theatre, as well as the new possibilities for the arts that can be found in spite of Covid. Lim also shares her thoughts on watching the musical, and shares two of her own poems.

To kick off a new term, WhoSoc ventures to the moon - definitely flouting lockdown restrictions - examining The Moonbase (1967) and The Impossible Astronaut / Day of the Moon (2011).

Welcome back to the first episode of Westminster Wednesday in 2021! Join me this week and listen to my panel discuss Brexit and US Politics. 

In the first episode of 'The Female Gaze', Lauren and Chloe talk forewords, feminism and ph-allacies. They are joined by co-presidents of The 1898 Society to discuss the community and values behind Hild Bede Fem Soc and begin exploring womanhood in Durham

Welcome back to 20 unpacked: The podcast taking just 20 minutes out of your day to chat about how 2020 has affected societies across the university. Last term I sat down with special guests, Hugo Millard and Abi Brown, co-presidents of Gospel Choir, and unpacked how their society has been adapting to these new weird and wonderful times. Tune in to hear the extra treat of Gospel Choir's most recent...

Will Hobbs is joined by England’s three-time grand slam winning captain Will Carling. The Wills discuss fulfilling childhood ambitions, what makes a genuine leader, the reality of life in the public eye, the importance of relationships and what it’s like to be in England rugby player whilst still at university. Candid, humorous and honest insights from England rugby’s youngest ever captain on the...

New year, new Who! Diving into 2021 with fire and brimstone, WhoSoc breaks with consensus when examining Revolution of the Daleks (2021). This episode is a bit longer than usual but we physically couldn't stop ourselves talking - it could easily have been double the length!

Join us for this week’s episode as we chat through the highs and lows that made 2020 a year we’ll never forget: everything from things we’ve learnt, what the year has taught us, and our favourite life advice from Gavin and Stacey.

Today in Between the Lines , we take a dive into the world of Instagram feminism and discuss the wider implications of what has been happening with Florence and Chidera.

2020 has been a phenomenally tough year, but we couldn’t move on to 2021 without acknowledging an important milestone - Purple Radio’s 25th Birthday*. For 25 years, Durham students have run this small station, overcoming huge hurdles to broadcast amazing, creative, and, let's face it, pretty wacky content for student listeners and beyond. We’ve collected the thoughts of 13 Purple alumni, recountin...

Alex chats to award-winning makeup and hair artist Julie Dartnell about her career in the world of film, having worked on titles such as 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and 'World War Z'. Julie describes the process of designing her Oscar-winning looks for Les Misérables, recommends ways to stop a stunt double's wig flying off and explains why makeup artists fear fake tattoos. In a...

Joshua Nichol talks to St Aidan's College alumnus Nick Mohammed about portraying childhood icon Piglet, the influences for his comic characters, and his hopes for the performing arts industry after a challenging year.

Erica, Hannah and Aarnav discuss more intersections between race and LGBT+ identities for the LGBT+ Association's Campaign for Intersectionality Awareness. Talking points: Colourism, intersectional representation of identities, cultural appropriation and essentialism, demand of emotional labour, medical racism and mental health among LGBT+ POC communities. (Bonus: a funky new intro)

The awards show, recorded during our Christmas Roundup on Sunday 6 December!

As the UFC winds down for the year, Jack and Ben are back for 2020's final episode of the Knockout podcast. They discuss UFC 256 and all the key takeaways from a very good night of fights. We also look forward to this week's card featuring 'Wonderboy' Thompson vs Geoff Neal and returns for Jose Aldo and Marlon Moraes. All this and much more!

Arguments are wrought, shocking truths come to light, and nothing will ever be the same again - just like every Christmas, really. WhoSoc celebrates by examining Tennant's Voyage of the Damned (2007) and Capaldi's Last Christmas (2014).

As 2020 draws to a close, Ben and Jack return for (perhaps) the penultimate episode of the year. They recap Marvin Vettori's late call-up victory against top 5 contender Jack Hermansson and look to this weekend's interesting card coming up on UFC 256. All this and more on the latest episode of The Knockout Podcast.

The EU has been hit hard by the Coronavirus: disunity has reigned over its reaction to the disease, one which may further raise questions about its long-term permanence in world politics. What are the biggest challenges that the EU faces? How can they be resolved? I asked Adam Langworthy of the European Union Society here in Durham to help answer these important questions.

The second part to my spotlight on the Laing Gallery in Newcastle, this time taking a look at the story behind ‘The Bard’ by John Martin, discussing the poem it was inspired by, the legendary figure of the Celtic bards, and the historical confrontations between Wales and England due to the conquest of Edward the First.