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Podium.me

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The voice of the under 25s

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Episodes

The life of an autistic man

Jack Tuck tells the story of his life so far with autism, a very real account from a young journalist who wants to use his story to raise awareness of what life with autism is like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 201716 min

Second Hand Meringue

Second-hand Meringue was written and performed by Bexie ArcherEditing, recording and sound design by Cordelia GallowayAdditional sound effects freesound.org *Music written for podium.me by Oliver MorrisDirected and produced for podium.me by Cordelia Galloway*https://freesound.org/people/simosco/sounds/235554/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 20166 min

Start your own magazine

Abiola, a 22 year old entrepreneur hopes for Afrokanist to be the mainstream magazine for Africans around the world."I want you to realise that you are much more than what you have been told you are."Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 20169 min

20 and undecided

Tom Clayton in Warwick, with fellow students working out how to 'vote the way they want to.'"I know it's important, but I don't really know much about it, like why it's important..." Journalist and Producer: Tom Clayton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201618 min

Today's conductors

Journalist Tori Longdon explores the world of choral conducting."I'm just supposed to know it all."Journalist: Tori LongdonProducer: Aidan Judd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201611 min

From pop to Puccini

Huddersfield singer Holly Czolacz talks about her unexpected journey into the world of classical music. "At the end of the day, you are sort of your own business really." Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20167 min

What difference did I make?

Alice, 20 tells the stories of young women who have been trafficked in the Philippines, and young men recovering from drug addiction in Hong Kong. "I'm not equipped to be here, you know I'm not trained to be with these kind of people." Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201618 min

1 in 4: The Realities of Depression and Anxiety

Journalist Ellie Clifford uncovers the the truth about mental illness. "It's very difficult to first recognize it, and then go about seeking help."Journalist and Presenter: Ellie CliffordProducer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 201611 min

Life online

Olivia, Martin, Kimi, and Amelia use the internet for gaming, talking about the news, and vlogging. Oliver Morris investigates the powers that are watching what they do and whether there is any privacy online?"People feel like they have an entitlement to personal information about you, particularly if you have a popular online presence."Journalist: Oliver MorrisProducer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 201617 min

Volunteering - Giving something back

Journalist George Ofori Addo chats to University of West London volunteers about their addiction to volunteering."Once you get into it, you can't stop' You can't be that busy, come on, give something back' It's like an addiction."Journalist and Producer: George Ofori Addo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 20165 min

Should we shave?

When do women wax and why? "You’d be lying if you said you didn’t notice."Journalists: Sera Baker and Kate BullivantProducer: Cheeka Eyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 201623 min

Do we need drugs to have fun?

Journalist Ellie Clifford uncovers the attraction behind illegal drugs, and if they are becoming more culturally accepted in modern society. "It adds a new dimension to social occasions."Journalist and Presenter: Ellie CliffordProducer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 20169 min

Graduating: The Reality

Two graduates talk about their very different experiences of what life’s like now they’re employed in ‘the real world’. “There was one colour that we weren’t allowed to wear… but nobody knew what that colour was.” Journalists: Kate Bullinger and Beth Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 201615 min

Praying for cash

19 year old Molly Gustavson tells us about her commitment to God, and her year long internship with London based charity, The Besom. “It’s really cool how God gives you money when you most need it.” Journalist and Producer: Emilee Senchyna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201617 min

My life as a teenage mormon

Beth interviewed 16 year old Chelsea about what life is like growing up in a big family, what her friends think of her faith and what would happen if she fell for a guy that wasn’t a Mormon. “I think being married young would be awesome.” Journalist: Beth Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 20169 min

My Ramadan

After a month of fasting, praying and giving, 18 year old Kabir Hussain talks about life during the Islamic holy month. “There’s some questions that really get to me, when a person who’s not fasting says ‘are you hungry’..?!” Journalist: Kabir Hussain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 20166 min

Who do i turn to?

A year ago, Naomi Barrow found out that her mum had terminal cancer. Our journalist Beth talked to her about what the last year’s been like. “I’ve been told it could be anything between 4 weeks and 4 years.”Journalist: Beth Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201623 min

Does age gap matter?

We find out what it's like being in a relationship with a big age gap and find out where the problems are? “When love comes into it, logic goes out the window.”Presenter: Joty Chopra Journalists: Lily Houston, Hardeep Kaur, Adrian Anderson, Sonia Sarha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201615 min

RnB and Hiphop of 2015: We Gon' Be Alright

2015 was an undeniably good year for RnB and HipHop talent and Podium.me music journalist Frankie Wells has put together a playlist of her favourites. Listen to her lowdown here and check out the playlist on Spotify.“It’s always really refreshing when people use hiphop to talk about really truthful things.”Journalist: Frankie Wells Producer: Imogen Eason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 20164 min

Page 3

The page 3 debate: “I think it’s kind of desensitising people to naked women.” Journalists: Hannah Kilcoyne, Rebecca Juster, Sonia Sarha and Joseph Krame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20165 min

Gender equality: The reality

Carris Rose set out to find out if gender inequality really is an issue in everyday life? Journalist: Carris Rose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20163 min

Young and living on the streets

Young people talk about what life is like on the streets and why people judge them. “There are a lot of people that look at you like you’re scum.” Journalists: Ashley Partridge, Bryony Allen, Dannielle Manning and Fabiana Cacace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20165 min

Coming out

Telling your friends and family that you’re gay is always going to be a big deal. Sam and James tell their stories of coming out, what reactions they had and what advice they would give.“I used to try and convince myself that I liked girls.”Presenter: Hannah Kilcoyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20166 min

Wolf-whistling: compliment or crime?

We asked you, all over the UK, whether you think wolf-whistling a form of sexual harassment or whether we all need to lighten up and be flattered by it.“It’s the tip of an iceberg about why men think they can talk to women like that.”Journalists: Danielle Manning, Cherry Bhimagunta, Kabir Hussain, Sonia Sarha and Hannah Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20166 min

The right to kill ourselves

Is assisted suicide is a human right or do you think it’s murder and should remain illegal in the UK? “Every human being has a body and they ought to choose what they do with it.” Journalists: Kabir Hussain, Nandini Uppluri, Annaleigh Benn,Sonia Sarha, Elaine Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20165 min

I'm a Syrian refugee

Stephen Matthews interviewed a 17 year old refugee from Syria about what it’s like living in the UK “The roads from our house to the borders were slowly getting worse and worse” Journalist: Stephan Matthews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 201611 min

The appeal of smoking

Smokers talk about the appeal of the cigarette, whether anyone is to blame for our habit and when should we start worrying? “Nothing really worries me about it. I think in moderation it’s ok.” Journalists: Beth Young, Elaine Russell, Amy Au, Sonia Sarha Presented by Danielle Manning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20165 min

Where do you get your music?

Should we feel guilty about illegal music downloading?We asked for your download confessions, whether it should or can be stopped and talk about the Taylor Swift and Apple conspiracy…Presenter: Franki WellsJournalists: Jamie Sommerville, Hardeep Kaur, Lewis Downes, Sonia Sarha, Adrian Anderson, Savan Gandecha, Cheeka Eyers and Michaela Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20167 min

The ginger revolution!

Sarah Gough is leading a movement to change the lives of gingers all over the world. Along with her comrades Alex, George, Rosie and Prince Harry (allegedly) these people are casting a light on what it’s like to be ginger in today’s society and how they’re going to change things forever. “Haters gonna hate. Gingers gonna mutate.” Presenter: Sarah Gough Journalist: Beth Young Producer: Cheeka Eyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 04, 20169 min
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