Cherwell Spoken

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Cherwell Spoken

The official podcast of Oxford's oldest student paper, including news, interviews, and audience responses: all in 15 minutes.Hosted by Peter Chen and Noah Robson.Music composed by Georgia Campbell; performed by The Back Quad Quartet.Cover art by Euan Elliot.For more Oxford news visit www.cherwell.org or follow Cherwell on Instagram @cherwelloxford

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    #23: May morning, LinkedIn, and Lifestyle

    Natalie and Mor discuss May morning in Oxford, and take a look at this week's print. They also talk to Nora, Deputy Editor for Lifestyle.

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    #22 Local election special

    Natalie and Mor interview guests from three local parties ahead of the upcoming local election. They also take a look at this week's print, including a piece on the Ultimate Picture Palace.

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    #21: SPA Awards Special

    Peter and Noah discuss Cherwell's nominations for national awards.

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    #20: Sextigation, Course Culling, and Rowing (Not) On

    Peter and Noah discuss the Cherwell sextigation and rowing on the river.

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    #19: Sports, Admissions Tests, and Bugonia

    Peter chats with Natalie about this week's print.

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    #18: Dog Walks, Dating Apps, and Digital Strategies

    Peter and Noah discuss going on dog walks in Port Meadow, dating culture in Oxford and the social media strategies of colleges at the University.

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    #17: New Hosts, Tuition Fees, Heated Rivalry

    Peter and Noah take over as new hosts for Hilary Term 2026, talking about the latest Oxford news, what they got up to over the vacation, and the craze that is running half-marathons.

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    #16: Michaelmas moments, waste mountain, and OUFF

    In Ila and Ansu's last episode they discuss their favourite Michaelmas moments and give you a news and culture roundup for this week in Oxford, including an illegal waste mountain in Oxfordshire and a Shakespearean musical. They also talk to Investigations Deputy Editor Gaspard and OUFF President Luísa.

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    #15: Oxmas, Intoxtigation, and ACS

    Ila and Ansu discuss their Oxmas plans and give you a news and culture roundup for this week in Oxford, including a story about Corpus Christi's barge, and an exhibition about Jane Austen. They also talk to Features Deputy-Editor Lilly and ACS President Salma and Vice President Damola.

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    #14: Oxford traditions, international fees, and the 93% Club

    Ila and Ansu discuss their favourite Oxford traditions and give you a news and culture roundup for this week in Oxford, including a story about Union expenses, and a collection of poems by a judge. They also talk to Opinion Deputy-Editor Stan and 93% Club President Harry.

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    #13: Fifth week blues, Oxford soft power, and STAR

    Ila and Ansu discuss their experiences with and tips for fifth week blues and a news roundup from Oxford, including Oxford ranking highly on the soft power index. They also talk to Hetty and Leo from STAR (Student Action for Refugees).

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    #12: Bonfire night, a new train line, and Dot's Funk Odyssey

    Ila and Ansu discuss their bonfire night plans, their favourite coffee spots, and a news and culture roundup from Oxford including the closing of Vaults and Garden. They also talk to Dot's Funk Odyssey's Patra about balancing her music career with her Oxford degree.

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    #11: Halloweekend, asbestos, and A View from the Bridge

    Ila and Ansu discuss their Halloween plans, as well as the news and culture from this week in Oxford, including asbestos ridden accommodation and a football themed concert. They also talk to Lifestyle Deputy Editor Beatrix about her section and A View from the Bridge director Rosie about her new production.

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    #10: Oxford lunch spots, no-confidence votes, and Your Party society

    Ila and Ansu discuss your favourite lunch spots and the news of Oxford this week, including Oriel bar being 'so back'. We also speak to News Deputy Editors Conor and Arina about Saturday's no-confidence vote in Union President-Elect George Abaraonye as well as speaking to Your Party society co-founder Callum Turnbull.

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    #9: Freshers' week, ChatGPT, and editors' experiences

    In our first episode of the term, Ila and Ansu discuss their most interesting freshers' experiences, fill you in on the goings on in Oxford, including the brand-new Schwarzman Centre. We finish with an interview with Cherwell's new Editors-in-Chief, Morien and Éilis, who tell us all about the strange incidents that come with being a student journalist.

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    #8: Concrete, canapés, and how to chill in ninth week

    In the final episode of term, Juliette and Georgia discuss the latest Oxford happenings, from admissions reports to RAAC payouts. Next, we hear from award-winning Christ Church chef, Gretel Nava, before we discuss the best way to spend a workless week in Oxford.

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    #7: NightSchool, trashing, and billion-dollar Oxford deals

    In this episode, Juliette and Georgia recap the last week of Oxford news, before we hear from Nightschool: the student DJ collective taking Oxford by storm. Finally, we settle once and for all the question of the best college formal.

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    #6: Hack or Hero? Ultra runs, iconic libraries, and the Biggest Name on Campus

    Ellie Goulding isn’t the only celebrity hitting Oxford this week. We hear from Univ PPE student, Shermar Pryce, voted top of Cherwell’s ‘Big Name on Campus’ (BNOC) list, but not before Juliette and Georgia give us the rundown of another week of Oxford news. Finally we hear your picks for the best library spots in Oxford. 

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    #5: Eights week, volunteering, and Oxford's best coffee

    Now over half way through the term, Juliette and Georgia recap the last week of Oxford news; we speak to the President of Turl Street Homeless Action, a student run organisation supporting Oxford's homeless community; lastly, we get your suggestions for Oxford's best coffee spots.

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    #4: Kangaroos, uni news, and Oxford TikTok celebrity

    This week, Juliette and Georgia discuss the latest Oxford happenings – from a zoological escapade to controversy at the Union; we hear from TikTok sensation and Queen's Chemistry student, Geli Kanu; and finally, we discover the essential items you picked to comprise your Oxford 'starter packs'.

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    #3: Olympian Tom Mackintosh, Oxford anthems, and a pause for Parkend?

    It's been a month since the Boat Race 2025, and in this episode, we catch up with Olympic gold medallist and OUBC President of the men's boat, Tom Mackintosh. But first, Juliette and Georgia bring you their news picks for this week; and we finish up with the songs you would choose as the theme to your time at Oxford.

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    #2: DJ Chris Dukes, ectotherms, and inter-college rivalry

    It's a big week for the animals of Oxford – both the party and reptilian kinds alike. In our second episode, Juliette and Georgia share their news picks; we hear from Oxford's favourite DJ; then find out which college you think would win in a fight.

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    #1: Skulls, seagulls, and Richard returns

    In our pilot episode, Juliette and Georgia round-up the last two weeks of Oxford news; Oxford's favourite busker, Richard, returns to reflect on last term's viral interview; finally, we hear your most unhinged essay crisis stories.

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The official podcast of Oxford's oldest student paper, including news, interviews, and audience responses: all in 15 minutes.Hosted by Peter Chen and Noah Robson.Music composed by Georgia Campbell; performed by The Back Quad Quartet.Cover art by Euan Elliot.For more Oxford news visit www.cherwell.org or follow Cherwell on Instagram @cherwelloxford

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