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Episode 4: Food & Drink In this episode, detective Melusi is sent into the streets of Islington to uncover the history of food, drink and the spaces that shaped everyday life in the borough. Guided by local experts, he follows a trail through markets, dining halls, and gin distilleries, revealing how trade, industry, and working-class communities transformed Islington over the centuries. From the bustling meat trade of Smithfield to the chaos of the gin craze, the evidence is everywhere - if you know where to look. Stops on the trail include: Smithfield Market: London’s historic meat market, operating since at least the 12th century and rebuilt in 1868 by Horace Jones. Once a site of livestock trading, public spectacles, and even executions - including that of William Wallace - it remains the UK’s largest wholesale meat market today (albeit whose days are numbered). St Bartholomew’s Hospital area: a site tied to the darker history of Smithfield, where public executions took place, reflecting the area’s role as both a centre of commerce and spectacle. Alexandra Trust Dining Rooms: founded by Thomas Lipton with the support of Princess Alexandra, these dining halls provided affordable meals for working-class Londoners in the early 20th century, serving thousands with innovative large-scale kitchens. Whitecross Street Market: a historic street market that once served a poor and densely populated community, now a vibrant food destination offering global cuisines. The area was also home to a notorious debtor’s prison and an 18th-century red-light district. Clerkenwell Gin Distilling Sites: including the legacy of Booth’s Gin and other distillers, which flourished during the 18th-century gin craze - a period famously depicted in Gin Lane, highlighting the social consequences of widespread alcohol consumption. Islington guides, in order of appearance: Jane Parker · Nigel Smith · John Finn · Jonathan Wober Produced by: Sandy WaughWith thanks to: Jane Parker and the tour guides at Islington Guided Walks Presented by Islington Guided Walks and City St George’s, University of London To book a walk or find out more, visit Islington Guided Walks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3: Literature In this episode, detective Mokshika is sent into the streets of Islington to investigate the borough’s rich literary past. Guided by local experts, she uncovers a web of connections between iconic writers and radical voices who shaped literature - and society itself. From the shadowy personal life of Charles Dickens to the rebellious legacy of Joe Orton, the evidence is everywhere - if you know where to look. Stops on the trail include: Northampton Park: Once home to Ellen “Nelly” Ternan, where her long and controversial relationship with Charles Dickens began - raising questions that still intrigue historians today. Colebrooke Cottage, Islington: the home of Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb, co-authors of Tales from Shakespeare and central figures in a vibrant literary circle that included William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Angel, Islington: a key meeting point near the Lambs’ home, where literary salons brought together some of the most influential thinkers of the Romantic period, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley. 25 Noel Road, Islington: the former home of Joe Orton, where his meteoric rise - and tragic death alongside partner Kenneth Halliwell - marked one of the most shocking literary stories of the 20th century. Islington Library & Museum: where Orton and Halliwell’s infamous altered library books are preserved - once considered criminal damage, now celebrated as subversive art. Islington guides, in order of appearance: Jane · Jonathan · Alan · Chris Produced by: Sandy WaughWith thanks to: Jane Parker and the tour guides at Islington Guided Walks Presented by Islington Guided Walks and City St George’s, University of London To book a walk or find out more, visit Islington Guided Walks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: Women and suffragettes In this episode, detective Jackie heads into the streets of Islington to uncover the story of women’s emancipation told through the people and places in the borough. With the help of the Islington Guides, her travels take her from a familiar local pub to the site of a notorious prison as she hears about amazing women from Shakespearean times to the modern era. Her journey ends with the explosive events around the women’s suffragette movement. The evidence is everywhere, if you know where to look. Stops on the trail include: Dame Alice Owen pub, St John Street: named after a philanthropist who pushed the boundaries of convention to leave a remarkable legacy which continues almost 500 years since her birth. Statue of Mary Wollstonecraft, Newington Green: Controversy has longs surrounded the life and works of radical thinker and mother of modern feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft. It is natural therefore that her statue is similarly divisive. What makes it quite so unusual? Site of Holloway prison: Hundreds of suffragettes were incarcerated here during the fight for women’s emancipation. We hear about Islington women who were at the forefront of the campaign and about Constance Markievicz the first woman elected to Parliament. Site of Lyons Tea House, the Angel: Situated in one of the early 20th century buildings at the Angel, the Lyons tea shop offered liberation for women in all sorts of ways, from work to social gatherings and one unexpected indispensable facility... Islington guides, in order of appearance: Jane Parker · Alan Travis · Johannah Barrett · Oonagh Gay Produced, mixed and scripted by: Jackie Imas and Hannah GrievePresented by: Islington Guided Walks and City St George's, University of London To book a walk or find out more, visit Islington Guided Walks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Migration & CultureIn this episode, detective Julie is sent out into the streets of Islington to investigate the migration and cultural history woven into the borough. Guided by local experts, she follows the trail from the Irish ballrooms of Holloway Road to the once crime-ridden streets of Saffron Hill, and the groundbreaking arts centre that once hosted Bob Marley - the evidence is everywhere, if you know where to look.Stops on the trail include: St Joseph's Church, Highgate Hill: known locally as "Holy Joe's," this striking Roman Catholic church reflects the Irish influence in the area, particularly following the Great Famine of the 1840s.The Whittington Hospital: home to a powerful monument honouring the 40,000 nurses and midwives from the Caribbean and Africa who came to Britain between 1948 and 1973, and a reminder of how migration contributed to the NHS.The Gresham Ballroom, Holloway Road: once a beloved Irish dance venue, where top bands from Ireland performed for nurses, workers, and the wider Irish community until its closure in 1998.Saffron Hill, Clerkenwell: the heart of London's "Little Italy," where thousands of Italians settled from the 1830s onwards, building a community of street musicians, craftspeople, and shopkeepers against the odds.St Peter's Italian Church:  a Roman basilican church built to serve the Italian community, and home to a moving memorial to those lost when the Arandora Star was torpedoed in 1940.Terroni's: a Clerkenwell institution since 1871, still serving Italian coffee and food todayThe Keskidee Centre, Gifford Street: a pioneering Black arts and community space that ran from 1971 until the 1990s, hosting theatre, political debate, and even a visit from Bob Marley Islington guides, in order of appearance: Jane Parker · Richard Cohen · Robert Smith · Avril Nanton Produced by: Isabella Anderson, Lucy Antonatos, Julie Beguin, Chloe SackurMixed and scripted by: Julie Béguin and Chloe SackurPresented by Islington Guided Walks and City St George's, University of LondonTo book a walk or find out more, visit Islington Guided Walkshttps://cityunisounds.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. This episode features Gas Tricks, the first episode of In Focus #HealthTaboo, a series that breaks health taboos into the spotlight.Gas Tricks goes behind the fart taboo to uncover why you fart, what’s normal, and what your body is telling you.Join fearless podcasters Thuy, Mokshika & Jackie as they step into the world of fart engineering. From experimenting with their own gas production to testing dietary effects on emissions, they blow away the stigma and uncover some explosive truths.Adding science to the stink, Julie Thompson from Guts UK brings the facts behind farts, helps decode the experimental results and shares gut-friendly tips to keep your digestive health in check. Discover red flag signs which may point towards health issues like irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, stress-related flatulence and more.Written, edited and produced by Mokshika Sharma, Jackie Imas, and Thuy Dong.Expert insight: Julie Thompson, Information Manager Guts UK, the charity for the digestive system.Chart your fart: Launched by Australia’s national science agency, download the app here.Original music for trailer: Adam Wakeling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. This episode features In Situ. Statues can be quirky or grand, romantic or controversial - but what they often are is overlooked. There are more than 1,500 statues and monuments in London. How many do you notice as you rush by?In Situ invites you to join host Saskia Cookson, and her friends Julie and Melusi, on an intimate and playful journey as they ask big questions about statues, commemoration and the changing identity of urban spaces. In Situ mixes street interviews with storytelling to explore the city of London, its history and how its inhabitants and tourists alike find connections to public art.In this episode, they visit Bob the Cat in Islington, The Meeting Place at St. Pancras Station, and the Nelson Mandela statue in Parliament Square.Subscribe to In Situ wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to support the show further then why not share it with a curious friend!Hosted by Saskia Cookson. Produced by Saskia Cookson, Julie Béguin and Melusi Ncala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, each episode is centred around a theme. This week’s theme is storytelling.In this episode Lucy Antonatos speaks to Podcast producer, documentary maker and investigative journalist Brenna Daldorph who shares some fascinating insights into crafting a story for audio.Elly Young is back home in California and talks about how growing up around LA has shaped her perception of storytelling.And finally, some MA in Podcasting students share their favourite pieces of storytelling and why they find them so inspiring.Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by Melusi Ncala, Saskia Cookson, Elly Young, Lucy Antonatos & Thuy Dong.Edited by Thuy Dong.With thanks to Chloe Sackur for her contribution to the episode.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St. George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. This episode features Gen Z Love, a podcast the looks at the complexities of modern dating for Gen Z. Hosted by Manav Pallan, your typical video game-playing, matcha-sipping Gen Z.In the first episode, Manav is on a mission to understand why Gen Z ghost each other and why it hurts so much. He speaks with Gen Z people who ghost and have been ghosted to understand if his experiences are universal. We hear from a social psychology expert who shares his findings on why ghosting hurts so much. We accompany Manav on a journey to see what he learns about this topic if it changes his perspective and if he is hopeless or optimistic about his generation on their journey to find love.Produced by Max'ed Aadan and Angel Falese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod Lab: Experiments in Audience Growth – "The Art of Episode Artwork"Host Mokshika Sharma welcomes you to The Pod Lab, a miniseries exploring podcasting innovation, created by MA students at City, St George’s University, London.In this episode, we dissect the power of episode artwork—why it matters, how to use it effectively, and the bigger industry debates shaping its role in podcast discoverability. Whether you're a creator or a curious listener, we’ll break down the dos, don’ts, and creative strategies to make your visuals stand out.Featuring insights from:Adam Bowie’s analysis of Episode Artwork vs. Show ArtworkLucy Antonatos’ take on Tackling Podcasting’s Discoverability DilemmaHosted & Edited: Mokshika SharmaProduced by: Max’ed Aadan, Jamie Adam, Isabella Anderson, Hannah Grieve & Mokshika Sharma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod Lab: Experiments in Audience Growth – "Launching & Marketing a New Podcast"Host Lucy Antonatos welcomes you to Pod Lab, a miniseries exploring podcast innovation, created by MA students at City, St George's University of London.In this episode, we go behind the scenes of podcast creation with actor and podcaster Rachel Shelley as she prepares to launch her new show, The 94%. We dive into:Crafting a compelling podcast conceptIdentifying and reaching your target audiencePractical strategies for podcast discovery and growthJoin us for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to launch a podcast in today's crowded audio landscape.Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Lucy Antonatos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Pod Lab: Experiments in Audience Growth, a miniseries produced by Podcasting MA students at City St George’s University, London. In this episode, Hannah Grieve meets with City's Podcaster in Residence, Keyari Page. She's created several series, including Spiritbound, about spirituality and belief, and Hands Up, Don't Speak, which meets women in the US and UK with loved ones in prison, and a historically-inspired series, Shadow and Light. Keyari discusses how she developed her original ideas and found unique marketing strategies for them. She also talks about her work producing video podcasts for B2B and B2C, the different approaches in audience strategy, and the current trends in these areas. Follow Keyari on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rhoyalkey/ And find Spiritbound here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritbound/id1658980141 Hosted by Hannah Grieve. Produced and edited by Chloe Sackur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. This episode features Rejection Year.2024 will be remembered as a year of choice. A year of decisions. A year of protests. And, most importantly, a year of elections.In fact, 2024 saw the most elections in a single year in history. And this matters even more so because the incumbents? They’re out! Well, most of them. From Rishi Sunak to Joe Biden, from Sheikh Hasina to Bashar al-Assad. But why?That’s what Rejection Year’s mission is to find out. We speak to the people at the heart of these elections – the voters – to understand what makes them tick, what makes them move and what makes them go to the polls… or boycott them altogether.Our first episode covers Bangladesh where a rigged election followed by mass protests over a controversial quota system forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. We hear an on-the-ground account from KM Humayed and illuminating analysis from Professor David Lewis, from the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics.Hosted by Yaman Mohammed.Produced by Isabella Anderson, Lucy Antonatos, Finlay MacRae, and Yaman Mohammed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, each episode is centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Spring Break. In this episode Jamie Adam speaks to former BBC Journalist and Media trainer Sarah Ransome for some sage advice and insight into navigating your early career as a journalist. Hannah Grieve is in Italy and provides some thought on taking time away to recuperate during busy periods. And finally, we’ll speak to other City students about how they are coping with this exam seasonHosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan.Produced by Hannah Grieve, Max’ed Aadan, Jamie Adam, Isabella Anderson, and Mokshika Sharma.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St. George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Local Haunt.A few weeks ago, three students spent a night in the Grenadier Pub, hoping to capture the ghost that allegedly haunts it on camera for the first time.The next morning, the landlord opened up to find the bar in chaos, and the video camera abandoned in the corner. The film’s picture couldn’t be recovered, but some of the sound was.Listen and decide for yourself what really happened that night. Written, produced, and edited by Chloe Sackur, Max’ed Aadan, and Manav Pallan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Local Haunt, a series set in Grenadier, the most haunted pub in London.Meet our eternally grumpy specter—a 19th-century soldier trapped in limbo, forced to haunt the creaking cellars and shadowy corners of his “beloved” pub. When rookie bartender Thuy ventures into the cellar for wine, she awakens more than dusty bottles: a sarcastic, centuries-old ghost who’s thrilled to rant about modern life (“Women marrying women? Dogs in my pub?!”).From phantom whispers to possessed lovers and bar brawls that echo his own violent end, this ghost’s tale is a chilling cocktail of tragic history, spine-tingling scares, and social changes in the world we live in. But beware—he’s not just here to tell stories. He’s here to remind you that some souls never move on… and they’re very opinionated about your “progress.”Pour a stiff drink and listen closely—the walls of The Grenadier have screams (and sarcasm) to spare. If you dare. Written and produced by Melusi Ncala, Thuy Dong, Mokshika Sharma, and Jackie Imas.Edited by Thuy Dong.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Local Haunt.In this chilling episode, we step inside The Grenadier, one of London’s most haunted pubs, to uncover the restless spirit of Cedric, a young Grenadier Guard who met a brutal end in 1818 after being caught cheating at cards.  Cedric’s presence lingers within the pub’s walls, his spirit refusing to fade into history. But what truly keeps a ghost alive? This episode explores the idea of the three deaths he must experience before passing to the afterlife. If people keep telling Cedric’s story, will he forever be caught between this world and the next? Step inside The Grenadier… but be warned, you may not leave alone. Written and produced by Isabella Anderson, Saskia Cookson, Lucy Antonatos and Melusi Ncala.  Edited by Yaman Mohammed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Local Haunt, a series set in Grenadier, the most haunted pub in London.In this eerie series of ghost stories, we've created dramatic retellings of the mysterious tale of Cedric, a young soldier who met a tragic end in the 1800s.His spirit has never truly left this earth, lingering in the shadows of the Grenadier, a historic pub tucked away in the heart of London.The Local Haunt will premiere on April 18th.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St. George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. This episode features Collectors' Notes, the podcast about music superfans.In this debut episode, host Elly Young speaks to David, an opera fanatic and all-round fabulously funny man. A passion that was sparked aged fourteen has kept burning for over fifty years – David has a huge collection of recordings and goes to the opera every week! He tells Elly why classical Italian opera is so unique, the emotions it ignites within him, and why a physical collection is still special. Even if you can’t tell your Pavarotti from your Puccini, or your tenors from your Turandot, you’ll love this. Elly also hears from music psychologists Professor Eric Clarke and Dr Ruth Herbert on why music moves us all. Plus David reveals the secrets of his past as a diva drag queen! From opening note to final curtain call, join Elly as she explores the wonderful world of opera through David’s ears.And to help you discover more, David’s curated a starter playlist of his favourites: from Verdi to Wagner, Aida to The Magic Flute. It’s a parade of drama and superstar sopranos! Click here: https://tinyurl.com/eh4c5whp If you are a curious music fan, listen and subscribe to Collectors’ Notes today. And when you’ve finished listening, why not leave a review and let us know what new music you’ve discovered?Produced by: Chloe Sackur, Hannah Grieve, Elly Young and Taye Woolnough.Special thanks to our performers, Marta Fontanals-Simmons and Tris Bracey, as well as Joseph Taylor. Further music from Uppbeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, with each episode centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Food. In this episode it’s all about food as we go on a culinary journey – from Malta to London, with a little taste of Spain. •⁠ ⁠Chloe Sackur takes us on a tour of Malta as she visits the pastizzeria and restaurants of Valletta and St Paul’s Bay.•⁠ ⁠We join Finlay Macrae on a wander round North London on matchday, as Arsenal takes on Real Madrid. He speaks to some travelling Real Madrid fans and the food vendors outside the stadium, comparing Spanish and English footballing food culture.•⁠ ⁠And finally, we hear from some of our listeners about the food and dishes that mean the most to them.Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced and edited by Finlay Macrae and Chloe Sackur – and featuring the voices of Chloe Sackur, Finlay Macrae and Manav Pallan. Follow and comment @CityUniSounds on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and Bluesky. We’re City Sounds on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode, why not check out the back catalogue – and look out for The Pilot Series to get a taste of what we’ve been working on this year.Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St George’s University, London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Pilot Series, where every episode is a pilot for a new podcast. Follow along to hear fresh new podcast concepts featuring everything from immersive storytelling to political breakdowns.The Pilot Series will premiere April 16th, and drop weekly on Wednesdays.More information about all our shows can be found at cityunisounds.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode, Tom and Elena explain how you can get help with any of the issues discussed in the series or indeed anything else that might be bringing challenges.  If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of City St. George’s key aims is to ensure that every student has an equal chance to thrive and succeed. That’s why it can be so important to have the courage to let people know if there are things we can put in place to assist with that. Merci explains how she developed a strong relationship with her tutors and the wellbeing team to ensure that her physical challenges would not get in the way of her studies. If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University makes all sorts of demands on your time and your resources, studying, socialising, managing your day-to-day chores etc. For some people, this can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed. That was Farah’s experience for a while here at City St George’s. Farah plucked up the courage to ask for help and she explains what impact that had on her time here. If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University may be the first time you have lived away from home, and it can be a huge adjustment—especially if you are not only changing city but also country. Annavi talks frankly about the challenges of that adjustment and how the support she received from the health and wellbeing team gave her strategies to cope. If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Place to Start, a podcast series full of tips and advice about taking care of your mental health and well-being at university. For most people their time at City St George’s will be full of new friends, new skills and new horizons, but some people hit a few bumps along the way. Fellow students share their stories and how they found solutions with the help of our well-being team. This series was produced by Jamie Adams, Charlie Brown, Isabel Donaldson, Sara Farolfi, William King, Miriam Hall and Tim Utzig.  If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Place to start, a podcast series full of tips and advice about taking care of your mental health and wellbeing at university. In this episode, we talk to Tom and Elena, two members of the health and wellbeing team at City St. George University.  They explain why they do what they do and what you might expect if you reach out to them for help and support. If you need help and support, pop into the student centre at City St. George University, or contact them at [email protected]. You can find more information HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The official podcast of City St George’s, University of London's Podcasting Department.Based in the heart of London, our team of audio obsessives from around the world brings you industry insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and our own original audio creations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show. Each episode is centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Comedy.We speak to comedians and City St. George’s students to discuss the craft of jokes, and the students tell a few themselves.Lucy, Melusi, and Thuy spoke to standup comedians about the art of making jokes, how laughs and mental health are related, and the ability to have a good laugh when life is miserable.Yaman goes around City University and asks students 7 staff their favorite comedians and dad jokes.Saskia discusses her experience with laughter in a serious moment.Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by Melusi Ncala, Saskia Cookson, Elly Young, Lucy Antonatos, Thuy DongEdited by Elly Young Made by MA Podcasting students at City St George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.A few resources for those dealing with grief: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/ https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/bereavement-and-grief-self-help-guide/ https://www.ataloss.org/bereavement-resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, with each episode centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Forgotten Stories.We speak to experts and creators about stories that have been forgotten, and how to retell them.•⁠ Mokshika Sharma speaks to journalist Kavita Puri and producer Ant Adeane about their podcast "Three Million," the story of the 1943 Bengal Famine in British India - a forgotten story of World War Two •⁠ Hannah Grieve interviews journalist Kat Lister about the American author and artist Eve Babitz, and why she has been mostly forgotten.•⁠ Isabella Anderson speaks to Mark Sandell about his true crime podcast "Answers For Claudia" and how he approached t Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by Hannah Grieve, Max’ed Aadan, Jamie Adam, Isabella Anderson, and Mokshika Sharma.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, with each episode centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Wheels. In this episode we’re rolling through opinions, memories and emotions on all kinds of transport, and things go off in a surprising direction more than once.•⁠ ⁠Julie Beguin and Manav Pallan discuss Netflix’s Drive to Survive and the past and present state of Formula 1.•⁠ ⁠People answer: Do you have a fond memory of learning to ride a bike? •⁠ ⁠Chloe Sackur tracks down rail enthusiasts, meeting both the very young and the young at heart. Plus, she finds an answer for a deceptively simple question…Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by, and featuring the voices of, Manav Pallan, Julie Beguin, Chloe Sackur and Finlay MacRae.With great thanks to the Horsham Model Railway Club plus Laura, Tim, Sarah and Fergus for giving their time in the making of this episode. Follow and comment @CityUniSounds on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and Bluesky. We’re City Sounds on LinkedIn. Listen to Race Reaction wherever you get your podcasts.Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St George’s University, London.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, each episode is centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Podcasting. In this episode we tackle the podcasting industry - episodes, businesses, and more. •⁠  ⁠Saskia Cookson discusses students’ Pod Gold experiences.•⁠  ⁠Elly Young talks about her impression of the first episode of “In Detail: The Toxic Waste Scandal”•⁠  ⁠YouTube’s One Billion Podcast Viewers with Melusi Ncala, Yaman Mohamed, Thuy Dong and Lucy AntonatosHosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by Melusi Ncala, Saskia Cookson, Elly Young, Lucy Antonatos, Thuy Dong.Edited by Thuy Dong, Saskia Cookson and Lucy Antonatos.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St. George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Magazine Show is a weekly variety show, with each episode centered around a theme. This week’s theme is Reviews. In this episode we tackle reviews – good and bad:•⁠  Max’ed Aadan and Hannah Grieve break down their watches of the week: A Complete Unknown and To a Land Unknown.•⁠  People answer: What is a film you think is overhyped?•⁠  Isabella Anderson speaks to BBC film critic Rhianna Dhillon about bad movies we love anyway, and what makes a good review.Hosted by Elly Young and Max’ed Aadan. Produced by Hannah Grieve, Max’ed Aadan, Jamie Adam, Isabella Anderson, Mokshika Sharma and Angel Falese.Made by MA Podcasting students at City St George’s University. Go to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can podcasts survive the video onslaught? And should they? Is something lost from the intimate connection that audio creates with listeners if visual versions predominate?In Listen… and Watch? figures from across the best of British podcasting provide their angle on this ongoing debate. From Hannah Moore at the Guardian (who loves audio) to Andy Wood from Traitors Uncloaked (leaning towards video), discover who’s following the trend and who’s finding new opportunities to stand out.Written and presented by City St George's podcast student Julie Beguin, this episode – part of the PodGold series – takes you on a lyrical journey through the arguments to reach an unexpected conclusion.  Listen… and Watch? is produced by Julie Beguin and Jackie Imas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Gold celebrated the very the best in British podcasting. Nominees and award winners gave us insights on creativity, the production process and the shifting podcast landscape. In this exclusive interview with our own Yaman Mohammed, acclaimed journalist and News Night host Victoria Derbyshire tells us about her podcast, And Then Came Breast Cancer. Victoria’s podcasting journey is a personal one. Her experience with breast cancer led her to make this warm, informative and impactful resource for any woman (or family) going through the same thing. Listen to And Then Came Breast Cancer whenever you get your podcasts. https://futuredreams.org.uk/and-then-came-breast-cancer-podcast/ Produced and edited by Yaman Mohammed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Gold celebrated the very the best in British podcasting. Nominees and award winners gave us insights on creativity, the production process and the shifting podcast landscape. In this episode, we hear advice from those at the heart of industry, including Victoria Derbyshire, Bella Neale and Jordan Dunbar. Our guests explain niche audiences, the importance of intimacy between listeners and hosts and how to approach podcast structure. Listen to some of the award-winning podcasts from our brilliant guests: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-then-came-breast-cancer-a-future-dreams-podcast/id1571500215https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blood-on-the-dance-floor/id1680701427https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-hidden-20/id1724404966 Produced by Chloe Sackur and Finlay MacRaeGo to cityunisounds.com to listen to more of our podcasts and find out about our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Word on the Square, Chief Communications & Brand Officer at Acast, Lizzy Pollott. She talks over the monetization of podcasting, how creators should use the format -- and how artificial intelligence may impact the world of audio production."Podcasting as a medium is so way underserved by advertisers as compared to how effective and engaging it is -- and it's changing massively," she says on the show. "We're working all the time to educate advertisers who have perhaps never thought of podcasting as a medium for them, exactly why it is a perfect for them to reach their audiences, and also when they're in it just how best to maximise it." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of City - The podcast where we hear some of the stories from the lives and experiences of the people who make City University the place that it is. In this inaugural episode, we speak with MA Creative Writing student Aderonke Adeola who tells us all about her writing and how within it, she explores the universal issues of family and class through the lens of Nigerian culture and society.And as an extra special bonus, Aderonke reads out an excerpt from her latest work for us to enjoy and discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round The Square: In the time it takes to walk around Northampton Square starting from Danny's café, one of the students here at City tells us all about their podcast.In a very special edition, Charlie Brown walks with Tim Utzig from the MA Podcasting postgraduate course and hears all about his experience as a visually impaired student and what brought him to City to study podcasting.And in extra bonus content - one more lap round the square! - he discusses his preparation for the London Marathon and shares his tips and advice for anyone considering similar adventures. Whether in running or podcasting....You can follow Tim:@timutzighttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-utzig-44183b173?trk=public_post_feed-actor-nameFind out more about guide running for the blind in his podcast Running Blindhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7euvHA9nkJGSV96HXMwNXx?si=50a8f87fe3a54506&nd=1&dlsi=00bd6c738481444cAnd Tim will be running the London Marathon for the Guide Dog charity that brought his much loved companion - and City Uni celeb! - Alisa into his life. To donate:https://www.justgiving.com/page/tim-utzig-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, our hosts Charlie Brown and Tim Utzig chat with Nathan Freeman from Granny Eats Wolf who tells us the latest from the cutting edge of soundscaping in the podcast industry. And while he is one of the great masters of his craft, Nathan emphasises the importance of collaborative team work for everything that he has achieved: "You got to work together with people you trust, that you think are great and believe in the same thing as you. The best I have ever done has never been on my own." Nathan Freeman is a multi award winning audio director and founder of Granny Eats Wolf - a creative studio that’s putting craft back at the heart of audio storytelling and branding. A former Executive Producer at BBC Sounds and BBC Voice & A.I, he has produced podcasts, radio shows, sonic brand identities and audio dramas for 20 years. Nathan has always pioneered new exciting ways to tell stories in audio, from spatial audio to the BBC’s first synthetic voice. And was behind the world’s first exploration into dynamic live radio promos. Today, he’s continuing that innovation, twisting into life sonic worlds with spatial audio for top tier brands. His credits include Wondery’s British Scandal podcast, Spyscape’s True Spies, The Woman In Black 3D audiobook and Audible’s The Signalman working alongside Academy Award winning Director, Sam Mendes.https://www.grannyeatswolf.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round The Square: In the time it takes to walk around Northampton Square starting from Danny's café, one of the students here at City tells us all about their podcast.In this week's episode, Charlie Brown walks with Oli Mansfield from the MA Broadcast postgraduate course and hears all about his podcast Under One Sky. Under One Sky is a podcast which attempts to paint a picture of homelessness, as a story, that is unique, dynamic and complex.Each episode will draw on a guest's expertise and experience to bring to light a different lens to view homelessness, to give us as listeners a fuller understanding of homelessness that avoids careless speculation and stereotyping.This is podcast that first recognises the worth and value of the people that find themselves in a state of Homelessness. They are people like you and me, just the right things in their lives have gone wrong.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/under-one-sky/id1654475185To find out more about Oli and his work:https://www.olimansfield.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oli-mansfield-60113822a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round The Square: In the time it takes to walk around Northampton Square starting from Danny's café, one of the students here at City tells us all about their podcast.In this week's episode, Charlie Brown walks with Ash Flaherty from the MA Broadcast postgraduate course and hears all about her podcast Alumni Alibis.Alumni Alibis is a podcast in which we hear from notable alumni of Manchester University and the stories of how their lives and careers were shaped by their time there.https://open.spotify.com/show/04RduHhO1NQObAdFkgdOoN?si=d5faaa7d0cb049a1Follow Aisling Flaherty at https://uk.linkedin.com/in/aislingflaherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the episode of Word on the Square, James Cridland, who is a radio futurologist and editor of Podnews.net. He is based in Brisbane, Australia and on a recent trip to RadioDays Europe he popped into City University to discuss the market for podcasts tight now; what’s making him positive for the future and the issues the industry is likely to face within the next year. Follow James: Twitter: @JamesCridland Sign up for Podnews here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus ContentRound The Square: In the time it takes to walk around Northampton Square starting from Danny's cafe, one of the students here at City tells us all about their podcast.In this inaugural RTS episode, Charlie Brown walks with Manav Pallan, 3rd Year Journalism Undergraduate and hears all about his podcast Race Reaction. Race Reaction is a motorsports podcast that primarily focuses on the world of Formula 1. The podcast was launched in June 2023 by co-founders Miles Lambi and Manav Pallan to reach the growing number of motorsport fans in an entirely new medium. Since then, the podcast has had guests including Steve Nichols, the designer of Ayrton Senna’s championship-winning McLaren MP4/4. Steve was also Senna’s race engineer in 1988 and was the man credited with introducing carbon fibre into Formula 1. They also regularly post editorial content on the Race Reaction website to complement the podcast episodes. Just as the 2024 F1 season begins, the Race Reaction Podcast is now back with the highest quality motorsports content. You can find all such content here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IFfuLdksPruiOycZ4yNmj?si=K0C38qXZQjG6okcheNd98Ahttps://www.race-reaction.comFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/racereaction?igsh=MTExNTJ6eTNoeTFpAnd Twitter/X: https://x.com/racereaction?s=21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, award winning journalist, producer and presenter Hannah Àjàlá-Rahman talks about the whole process of nurturing a podcast idea from its first fledgling beginning to the final round of pitching to commissioners."An idea turns into a process and it turns into almost being in a relationship with it...so have fun with it!" she advises.Be sure to follow Hannah...@hannah_ajala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Matt Deegan of Podcast Discovery and Folder Media talks over how to build an audience, as well as doing the marketing to let it shine. "If you make something and you build it from scratch you are the expert -- they should look to you to be the expert on how to market it," he said on the show.Follow Matt Deegan:@mattYou can can subscribe to his weekly newsletter here: https://www.mattdeegan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Word On The Square, a podcast from City University of London. Episodes drop weekly. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.