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Influencer style boxing has blown up over the last six years. A one-off event between KSI and Joe Weller changed the course of the whole sport into something that we’ve never seen before. And now, with characters such as Jake Paul fighting some of mainstream’s ,arrest figures in-front of sold out arenas, low-level boxing has […]

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 has the power to reawaken […]

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 of how the media world […]

Other clubs can’t believe or understand why Sunderland and Newcastle as footy clubs mean so much to the fans and the cities. They spur each other on as clubs and fans; a massive derby, a massive rivalry. Middlesborough fans are also passionate and loyal, but they’re on a level below the Sunderland/Newcastle derby – which […]

Is men’s mental health in crisis? We explore the unspoken topics and discover why men won’t talk about their mental health. We are joined by Michael Chapplow, who provides expert advice and opinion on the topic from his experience as a worker at mental health charity Andy’s Man Club. Trigger Warning: Please be aware that […]

With the 2024 January transfer window creeping ever closer, join Callum, Dom, Liam, and local journalist Daniel Wills, as we discuss what’s ahead for the upcoming season. The team behind this episode: Callum Close Dom Frank Liam Rafferty Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland.

On this episode, Joseph Hannen, Dylan Richardson and Josh Kirtley discuss potential areas for Newcastle United to improve on in the upcoming transfer window, with an exclusive interview with up-and-coming Newcastle reporter Joel Bland.  In light of the ten month ban for former midfielder Sandro Tonali, who admitted to allegations of illegal gambling, this position […]

As the use of A.I. rises, young designers are becoming more and more nervous about their jobs and their futures. Could this be even tougher for us northerners? We have spoken to two people in the industry to help us find out if A.I. really impacts emerging designers in the North East, and how we […]