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Spark presents the footballing comedic anecdote to get you through the weekend. From Sports Journalism students at Sunderland; Dom Aberdeen and Jack Austwicke. 

Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to unhealthy eating habits, diet culture, and eating disorders throughout. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected by these topics are advised to take precaution. There has been recent heightened attention surrounding body image and diet culture on social media. By discussing celebrities […]

Join Christian, Ben, and Adam, as they discuss the Newcastle Takeover by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and whether the club’s success has been earned or bought. This spirited debate looks into the varied reactions from fans and supporters. The Team Christian Casey, Ben Pescod, Adam Scorer With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay […]

In today’s episode we’ll be talking about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting students in the North-east. Featuring interviews with Oladimeji Adepoju (Prince), the President of Wellbeing with the University of Sunderland Students’ Union, and members of Sunderland’s student population. The Team: Caitlin Anderson Charlotte Burdon Gina Carr Chloe Gudgin With teaching supervision by Richard […]

A look back and ahead to the third series of the hit Netflix series Sunderland ‘Til I Die, featuring interviews with Sky Sports’ Tom White, and SAFC supporters network Spirit of ’37. The Team: Andrew Beharie Christopher Mills Sam Pringle Lauren Taylor With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened […]

In this episode we take a look at two local services that provide alternative mental health support to Sunderland Communities: 17Nineteen is a community arts organisation that works with art to engage with the community. The Foundation of Light is a part of Sunderland Football Club and they provide support through organised sport. The Team: […]

Kieron, Nathan and Paul explore what the Tyne and Wear derby means to them while appreciating whether there may be such a level playing field any time soon. This episode investigates how the lack of a competitive fixture since 2016 has grown supporters weary, or alternatively fiery, in the hope of a derby match. The […]

Warm spaces, often called warm banks, have been slowly popping up in the news over the last few weeks, but what exactly are they? We answer that question by speaking to a Sunderland-based journalist, and someone who is helping to run a warm space in the heart of the city. The Team: Bethany Jones Eve […]

This episode, a conversation about mental health within male football. Featuring Sunderland footballer Luke O’Nien, former Newcastle U23 goalkeeper Nathan Harker, Northern League manager Tony Fawcett, and If You Care Share founder Matthew Smith. Luke and Nathan speak to us about their own personal mental health battles and what they have done to overcome a […]