GETTING TO KNOW YOU PODCAST
Written by Spark Podcasts on 15th October 2022
The Stadium of Light is more than a venue for football: it’s a place to foster togetherness. Here Stuart and Anthony start their walk around the ground feeling like very different people but end up realizing they have a lot more in common than they thought – and that football...
Join Matt, Ynez, Poorty (and Sasha, the dog!) as they take you on a stroll through Sunderland’s Roker Park, sharing their personal stories and life experiences with the sounds of nature as their backdrop. Walk alongside them, exploring the park and the journey of life itself.
In this episode, we explore the village of Ryhope and its local heritage sites, including The Engine Museum, the war cemetery and the colliery, comparing it to the villages of our home countries, Belarus and Scotland. We talk about traditions, families and why we chose to study in Sunderland.
In the final episode of this season, Matty and Cat introduce Aizaz to the Sunderland Empire Theatre. An icon of the City’s skyline since 1907, the Empire is home to West End productions, comedy, and the annual Sunderland Pantomime. We also welcome Aizaz to the UK and hear his experiences...
In this episode of Getting To Know You, Hamish & Jake talk “All Things Football” as they take a Trip to the Beacon Of Light. Can they manage to Squeeze into a game of 5 a side, or will the rain wash that dream away? Who won the FA Cup...
Join Joe and Chrissy for a trip to AFK. A gaming bar based in Sunderland where we talk our common interests, our goals, and most importantly, play the 1991 masterpiece Sonic The Hedgehog.
In this episode, Megan and Rollie head to the beach to discuss everyone’s favourite topic… food. What are the food differences between Liverpool and Fife, and just how different is a Sunderland chippy from the rest of the UK? Also, as Getting to Know You is about finding your feet...
Talking Tunes 4 3 In this episode of Talking Tunes, Kristiana, Adam, Jack, and Nathaniel discuss how their listening habits have changed and dive deep into why they listen and the effect listening has on them. Prompting their discussion, Alison Barton from Opera Sunderland discusses how she listens and how...
Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the concept of the universality of music. Although different music genres may sound distinct, there is a level of relativism that connects them, as people tend to share similar realities when it comes to musical influences. Additionally, we explore our earliest memories...
In the first episode of ‘Talking Tunes’ titled ‘Is there such a thing as genre’ Sean Michael, Hope Lynes and Daniel Russell delve into the topic of musical genres and whether or not genres are as important these days and the stereotypes that comes with being a fan of certain...
Update! We won. This is our winning entry for the 2022 Student Radio Awards for Student Radio Station of the Year. We’re super proud of what the team has achieved and the amazing contribution they make every day. Follow us on social media for more, but for now this is...
Getting To Know You5 Get to know Sean, Kristiana and Adam as they share their fondest music memories and talk about why music is so important to them. To get to know the city, they went to Pop Recs, Sunderland’s greatest music hub. This podcast series has been made by students on the...
Getting To Know You Episode 4 Did you know that one of oldest churches in England is right next to the University Campus at St Peters? Well, Maryam and Nathaniel take you on a tour of St. Peter’s Church to discover its history and to get to know each other as they...
Getting To Know You 3 3 Are people born as sports fans? How big of a football city is Sunderland? And how long can a smoggie last in the home end of the Stadium of Light? In this episode of Getting to Know You, students Daniel and Dom explore the...
Getting To Know You 3 2 Welcome to Season 3 of Getting to Know You. This episode features interviews with The Bunker’s Kenny Sanger and Independent’s Ben Richardson. They talk music, gigs, and the bond that has developed between Hope (a Punk) and Shaun (a rap producer). Hope and Shaun...
Getting To Know You 3 1 In this first episode, Endurance and Jack take you through their historical discoveries in Sunderland whilst also getting to know each other. Produced by Jack Murphy and Endurance Idowu with music from Upbeat.io This podcast series has been made by students on the MA...
Getting To Know You 2 5 Welcome to to the last episode of Season 1 where Mitch recaps on what you might have missed. This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. Produced by Mitchell Stevenson. Music...
Season 2 – Kat and Robert 1 4 Welcome to Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there’s still more to discover and more to share about our great city. This time culture cultures Robert and Kat mix things up and share their passions for all things...
Getting To Know You 1 3 Welcome the 3rd episode in Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there’s still more to discover as sports fans Elisha and Jaden head down to Silksworth. This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and...
Getting To Know You 2 2 Welcome to Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there’s still more to discover as Lottie and Cameron break the rules a little bit and head down the coast to Seaham. This podcast series has been made by students on the...
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