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In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, British professional wrestler Jack Critchlow (Critchy) discusses his own career, training during the 2010s period. Full versions of the whole podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http...

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Ben Litherland, author of Wrestling in Britain: Sporting Entertainments, Celebrity and Audiences , joins Thomas to critically examine British professional wrestling within a wider socio-cultural framework. They discuss how wrestling has reflected and shaped ideas about class, celebrity, and entertainment in Britain, moving beyond nostalgia to explor...

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Infinite Wrestling co-founder and former promoter Ciaran McConnell joins Thomas to discuss what happened after British wrestling was taken off television in 1988. We discuss the conditions leading to the scene eventually rebounding, with the advent of wrestling schools, tribute shows and new influences leading to a creative and commercial boom in th...

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, the guests are the team behind Wrestling Heritage, a massive online archive of British professional wrestling history. We explore wrestling's cultural grip during the World of Sport era and the factors that led to its decline in the 1980s. We also dig into their personal memories and the enduring appeal of wrestling. Extended versions of the pod...

An introduction to the Headlock History podcast series, where journalist Thomas Brace will explore the history of British professional wrestling from the golden era to the present day. Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Mus...

“I’m scared to go home” - this podcast dives into the emotions of young Americans living in London, facing turmoil after Donald Trump’s election win. From the policy to the personal, Trump’s win had a big impact on them, and returning to their home country won't be the same.  Presented by Sam Norman.

The media landscape is rapidly changing with the emergence of social media. Presenter Lucy White delves into how news coverage has adapted to the change - speaking with Daily Mail’s associate editor Charlie Lankston, and BBC’s head of Editorial Standards Tim Burke. They discuss the coverage of the Idaho Murders, Luigi Mangione and Nicola Bulley's disappearance, and how American media is given...

Women’s football has continued its great rise in England, especially in the WSL. However, there are gaps appearing in the coverage from major broadcasters, from wrong names to limited analysis. In talking to Rob Pratley and Lucy Jones, we look deeper into the issues in the WSL broadcasting, and around the globe. Presented by Liberty Simons.

Dylan Trenouth interviews Afghans in London about the role that music plays in their life. This programme was inspired by the ‘Last Torch’ movement, which saw Afghan women singing online, in protest of the current regime’s ‘Morality Laws’. The Taliban, as part of a system of suppression against women, have banned female voices in public. 

In this podcast, visually impaired (VI) runner Chris Blackabee and guide Harriet Somers explain the power of guide running and how it has transformed disabled sport, putting people on start lines they never believed possible.  The conversation, hosted by Blaise Cloran, offers a fascinating insight into how the sport combats social isolation in the disabled community.

Chris Buckland is a recovering addict who, after more than a year of sobriety, has turned to social media to share his poetry and words of wisdom with the public. In this podcast, sit down with host Milly Morgan and Chris to learn more about his journey through addiction, and enjoy readings of his poetry. 

A south west London dance studio is striving to make ballet accessible for non-white communities.     This podcast features Ruth Essel, the Founder of Pointe Black , who strives to break down a wide range of barriers to accessing ballet. Ultimately, her mission is to  “inspire, empower and nurture” their community. Episode hosted by Aastha Trivedi.

Nadia Sayed explores the stigma surrounding menopause in South Asian communities speaking to Madhu Kapoor about the impacts of her perimenopausal symptoms, Dr Claire Phipps, co-host of The Menopause Sisters podcast, and 22-year-old Anaya Rabberhu who reflects on her mother’s menopause.   Produced and presented by Nadia Sayed with music by Aleksey Chistilin. 

You’ve likely heard of white noise, but what about other colours of noise? Such as blue, pink, brown, and violet noise. These sounds are gaining popularity, with some YouTube videos reaching up to 200 million views. University College London senior research fellow at The Ear Institute Dr. Alice Milne and neurologist Mercede Erfanian talk about how colour noises being benefits to us, especially our...

Despite an increased awareness around the menopause recently, there is a lack of discussion on how the struggle many women encounter during this time impacts their loved ones. With 60% of divorces initiated by women of menopausal age, we investigate the impact of hormonal change on family life, telling the stories of those affected. Presented by Lara Bowman.

Votes for 16 and 17 year olds. It was one of Labour’s key policies in its manifesto for the recent general election. Is it key to increasing political engagement or is it just a ploy to keep Labour in power? By speaking to a polling researcher and teenagers themselves, we break it down for you to understand. Presented by Milad Sherzad.

Are you ‘posh’ or ‘working class’?   Someone’s already decided for you, from the moment you spoke. Accent bias and class: Let’s talk more about it, because we know it’s not just about money, or where you’re from.  Join journalist Ina Pace in a deep-dive beyond statistics, to sentiments and self-awareness, walking a two-way street.

It's lights out and away we go this weekend as Formula 1 returns with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Londoners sport journalists Tom Picillo and Nina Hristova recorded their conversation on Thursday with F1 expert and host of the Execelerate podcast, Joseph Terry, who helped preview the season. Produced by Nathan Edwards, Tom Picillo and Nina Hristova.

In the age of misinformation and deepfakes, what is the place of AI within the music industry. With the voice of artists, such as Taylor Swift, being used to make deep-fake covers of songs they have never sung before, has the casual use of AI gone too far? This episode discusses the use of AI in the music industry through consideration of its shortcomings and benefits by determining how the use of...

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that the father of the 14-year-old girl, Molly Russell, has partnered with the mother of Brianna Ghey in an attempt to combat online harm. This story concerns matters of death from self-harm and could be distressing for some people. If you’ve been affected by this story then you can contact the Samaritans for free on 116 123.

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that that the London Overground is undergoing a rebrand with each of its six lines being given a name and colour for the first time ever. We also report on the disruption caused to the Central Line and the reasons behind it.

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that an Israeli theatre-goer in London has said he was forced to leave a comedy show after being left feeling "unsafe". We also report on the story that Sadiq Khan has told how deep fake audio of him supposedly making inflammatory remarks before Armistice Day almost caused serious disorder.

Today Tom Picillo reports on testing that is being done on London's new super sewer. We also bring you the news that the Conservative MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, will face no further action after the Metropolitan police dropped an investigation into him.

Today, Tom Picillo reports on the story that the police watchdog has accused the Metropolitan Police of not doing enough to help children who are victims of exploitation. We also hear that TfL has cracked down on fare dodging by prosecuting nearly 20,000 people for the offence, an increase of half compared to 2022.

Today, Tom Picillo reports on residents in Wembley who say they feel they’ve been left in the dark over how long repairs will take to their block of flats which were engulfed in a fire last month. We also hear about the Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Elliot Colburn, who has told MPs how he attempted to take his own life in February 2021. Be advised that this episode of the London N...