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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
Bon Voyage Ep.3 - The Great Christmas Quiz-off 06.12.2023 29:18
Bon Voyage's Christmas special: Join Charlotte, her British friend Ellie, and her French friends in the ultimate International Christmas Quiz, to find out which country knows more about the festive season.
Chalkboard Ultra #7 - The Six Degrees with Dr Clare Wallace 04.12.2023 39:43
This week, Louie and Sam are joined by Dr Clare Wallace on a quest to understand Brownian motions, the ways we learn maths and how connected the world really is.
WhoSoc Podcasts: The Anniversary Specials - The Star Beast 02.12.2023 1:01:09
And so it begins. The start of the RTD2 era is here and we have a lot to talk about. Join us for an enlightening discussion in the first of three anniversary specials!
Bon Voyage Ep.2 - Struggling Abroad 02.12.2023 42:56
On this episode of Bon Voyage, Purple Radio's Year Abroad podcast, Charlotte chats about the more negative side of being away from Durham, and talks with another friend from France, Theo!
Sportsfeed #12 - The final round up of the term! 01.12.2023 17:06
For the last Sportsfeed of 2023, Sanjay and Joel are joined by DU Women's Football's Megan Hughes to go through their 2-0 win against Nottingham. A review of Men's Lacrosse's key victory against Notts is also included!
DADS Podcast #3 : Is sacrificing privacy rights justified to stop terrorism? 01.12.2023 41:10
Gabriel and Deputy Biscuit Officer, Aiken, praise the government in Will's absence. They also praise their favourite corporations.
Sportsfeed #11 - Empowering Durham's women to get into sports 28.11.2023 28:20
"I would love it if we could be the jewel in the crown of Team Durham" On this episode of Sportsfeed, Sanjay is joined by DU Women in Sport's Rosie Haffenden. They chat about Women In Sport's work in Durham and what they are doing to encourage engagement in sports of all levels.
Chalkboard Ultra #6 - A Sum of Surprises 28.11.2023 21:56
This week, Louie and Sam discover infinite series and the weird ways in which π turns up, then realise their life is a lie when every function turns out to be a polynomial!
Bon Voyage Ep.1 - Adapting to life abroad 26.11.2023 45:59
Join Charlotte on this episode of Bon Voyage, Durham's Year Abroad podcast, as she discusses the culture shock of moving to another country, and chats with her Erasmus friend Manon from France about life in Italy so far
Sportsfeed #10 - A look into this week's football! 26.11.2023 45:46
This week, Sanjay is joined by Palatinate Editor-in-Chief and 2019 Teesside Referee of The Year, Joe Harston! They discuss DUWAFC's loss against Loughborough on Wednesday as well as talking about international call ups for Saoirse Noonan and Poppy Pritchard, before analysing the seasons so far of Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
Purple Radio Reports - Movember in Durham 26.11.2023 26:06
Leah and Freya dive into all things Movember, from fundraising with Collingwood football team to deadlifting competitions!
Sportsfeed #9 - DWFC's loss against Birmingham and DU Tennis Table! 24.11.2023 37:27
Today, Sanjay and Joel review Durham Women FC's 3-1 loss away at Birmingham before sitting down with DU Table Tennis co-president Colin Wong to give some extra insight into the sport at Durham.
DADS Podcast #1 : Should the minimum voting age be lowered? 21.11.2023 45:35
Kairos (Treasurer) argues the voting age should be significantly lower. Eventually this argument causes Gabriel and especially Will to see merit in what he is saying. Durham University's Discussion and Debate Society (DADS) attempts to capture, in podcast form, what makes the society so great to us. Come to DADS every Wednesday 7:30 Elvet Riverside 143.
DADS Podcast #1 (PILOT) : Are ideas and beliefs predetermined by social and historical context? 21.11.2023 55:01
Gabriel (President) mentions information bubbles, special guest Sam (Biscuit Officer) mentions Rene Girard, Will (Secretary) mentions Ice Spice, attempting to complete this age-old question. Durham University's Discussion and Debate Society (DADS) attempts to capture, in podcast form, what makes the society so great to us. Come to DADS every Wednesday 7:30 Elvet Riverside 143.
Chalkboard Ultra #5 - Electric Feel with Chris Login 21.11.2023 29:41
Another guest joins Sam and Louie in the studio. This week, Chris Login is here to explain the mysteries of electricity and tell us how far we've come since its discovery.
WhoSoc Podcasts Ep85 - Open Doors and Tomb of the Cybermen 20.11.2023 1:12:40
In accordance with our Coordinator's election promise, we finally review Open Doors, the first episode of our own DW Series. Join us as we uncover not only the life of Jason Whittaker but the icy tombs of Telos. Content Warning - This episode contains discussion of racism in Tomb of the Cybermen. Listener Discretion is advised.
Sportsfeed #8 - Margot Julia DUWRFC interview and build up to Durham Women's FC Birmingham away fixture 18.11.2023 35:19
As per usual for the second episode of the week, Sanjay and Joel reviewed this week's BUCS matches - with some particularly positive results for sports across Team Durham. They also spoke to DUWRFC skipper Margot Julia following their midweek game against Cardiff Met before casting an eye to Durham's chances away in the Women's Championship versus Birmingham this weekend. Follow us on...
Student Art Prize 2022-23 #4: Ivy Hewett 18.11.2023 41:57
In the final, and most ASMR episode of the series, AV speaks to Ivy about art and spirituality, seeking imperfection, and the legacy of pioneering abstract artist Hilma af Klint. Ivy’s Instagram: @ivy.upthewall More info on the Student Art Prize: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/library/museums-and-galleries/student-art-prize/ Music by Louie Zong, sampling Erroll Garner.
Student Art Prize 2022-23 #3: Mark Pook, Anna Clarke, Martin Endersby 18.11.2023 39:10
AV speaks to Mark, Anna, and Martin about finding inspiration abroad, digital vs film photography, vibes-based practice, and other topics including avant-garde Japanese photography of the 60s. Anna’s Instagram: @artworkbyamc Mark’s website: 500px.com/markandrewpook More info on the Student Art Prize: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/library/museums-and-galleries/student-art-prize/ Music by L...
Student Art Prize 2022-23 #2: Grace Nicholson, Puya Mirkarimi, Danae Kontou 18.11.2023 25:27
AV talks to Grace, Puya and Danae about their art and photography, and issues both local and global. We discuss how arctic mapping can relate to quilting, Iranian protest art, and the bingo hall on Sherburn road. Danae’s twitter: @DanaeKontou Danae’s website: danaiscosmographics.com . Puya’s Instagram: @puya__art More info on the Student Art Prize: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/library/mu...
Student Art Prize 2022-23 #1: Angelica Hopton and Mezie Agu 18.11.2023 29:34
AV speaks to Angelica and Mezie about modern Nigerian art and slave rebellion at the Igbo landing, style and essence in portraiture, and more. Angelica’s Instagram: @angelica_hopton_art Mezie’s Instagram and TikTok: @mezie_28 More info on the Student Art Prize: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/library/museums-and-galleries/student-art-prize/ Music by Louie Zong, sampling Erroll Garner.
Sportsfeed #7 - Ellie Moran reflects on women's basketball and a win for Durham Women's F.C. 15.11.2023 24:54
Today on Sportsfeed, Sanjay and Joel discuss the tense match between Durham Women's F.C. and Sheffield United on the weekend. That's before Vice-President of DU Women's Basketball, Ellie Moran joined to chat about their upcoming match against Newcastle today.
Chalkboard Ultra #4 - Maths in Motion with Dr Adam Townsend 14.11.2023 46:15
This week, Louie and Sam are joined by Dr Adam Townsend on a quest to understand fluids, PDEs, and how we should be doing more recreational maths!
Sportsfeed #6 - Last week's BUCS review and more women's football! 13.11.2023 23:38
On today's Sportsfeed, Sanjay and Joel review the latest BUCS matches for the men's football and men's lacrosse. After that, more chat previewing Durham Women's F.C. against Sheffield United on Sunday.
Sportsfeed #5 - Durham Women's F.C. vs Sunderland 13.11.2023 25:53
Sanjay and Joel chat this week all about Durham Women's F.C. much anticipated match against Sunderland Women's A.F.C. before looking forward at their match against Sunderland in the cup the very next day!
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