Category: Podcast Ma Journalism 2019
0 GREENPRINTS | E.1 SUSTAINABLE FASHION
By Dana Hall
Did you know that cotton is responsible for roughly 16% of all pesticide and insecticide use? We sit down with Cat Anderson, owner of ethical clothing store Treen, and talk about everything from studying fashion to what constitutes an ethical brand.
0 History Behind TV Series
By Virginie Incerto
‘History Behind TV series’ is a podcast that presents the origins of successful TV series. Between fiction and reality, this podcast shows that history is always a great source of inspiration for showrunners and authors.
This episode is dedicated to the monumental TV series Game of Thrones adapted from A Song of Ice and Fire written by George R.R. Martin. In a fictional medieval setting, Game of Thrones borrowed some historical events to British History that we will aim to connect.
But one thing…BEWARE OF SPOILERS!
0 Dragons and Discussions
By Isa Reneman
In this episode of Dragons and Discussions, I talk about the ways in which the Dragon Age video game series uses characters as a tool for worldbuilding. I am joined by special guests Kate and Laura, two fellow long-time fans of the series. We also discuss the impact of characterisation on gameplay, and the effect that well-written characters have on our enjoyment of the series.
0 Kid’s climate change Podcast
By Abbie McAdam
‘As Greta Thunberg’s recent appearance at a UN convention on the environmental crisis went viral, she got children around the world talking about climate change. Here’s what some Scottish primary school children had to say about it…’
0 The Latest Taste
By Campbell Paterson
The Latest Taste is a podcast exploring the weird and wonderful world of craft beer through guided tastings. This first episode was recorded in Glasgow at the Grunting Growler bar with guests: Mairi Iredale, Iain Lindsay and beer expert Jehad Hatu. If you want to join in with the tastings, this weeks featured beers are:
Wylam Brewery – Scenarios of Disruption Small Pale
Schlenkerla – Rauchbier
Deadend Brew Machine – Profondo Rosso.
0 Behind Relationships
By Lea Levy
Behind Relationships is a series of podcast analysing relationships and friendships in an open and fun conversation.
Each month we will be discussing topics from cheating and woman/man friendship to dating apps and toxic friendships, nothing is off-limits for us.
In this episode, Léa and her co-host Virginie will take you through their conversation about what is cheating and why people cheat. They will also hear cheating stories from people who have been cheated on or who have cheated on their partner.
0 Behind the Scenes of Reality TV
By Sophie Aristotelous
Reality TV has become increasingly popular and exists in many forms, from dating shows and competitions to following people in their every day lives.
Every week on Behind the Scenes of Reality TV, Sophie and her guests explore a certain aspect of the genre, and its impact on society, by using examples from different reality shows.
On today’s episode, the likeability, realness, and relevance of reality TV get discussed as Sophie speaks to both a group of her friends and Dr Sarah Artt about the cultural phenomenon.
0 Next Call
By Liliya Nikolva
Next Call is a podcast that explores the importance of careers, professional passion, and how they affect our lives. More specifically, the podcast discusses the transition from one career orientation to another, the motivations behind the change, and how our guests started pursuing their next calling, so to speak.
Every month we invite a brave individual to speak to us, whereby we discuss the importance of professional fulfilment, how it affects our lives and how we must approach a change in careers- naturally with a little fear, but necessarily with strive and inspiration.
0 Unfriending Social Media
By Rachel Salveta
‘Unfriending Social Media’ is a series of podcasts exploring the harmful effects social media can have on every one of us.
It has become one of the most significant changes to our society with more and more people sharing their lives and opinions online but it is also a prime suspect in rising rates of mental health issues, sleep deprivation, decreasing attention spans and so much more.
Through my series I aim to highlight the negative aspects of social media while looking into ways that it can co-exist with a happy and healthy self
0 Scotland’s Climate Change
By Abeer Hussein
Scotland’s Climate Change is a podcast series about the different ways that climate change is affecting life in Scotland. Scotland’s climate is already changing. Over the last century sea levels have risen,temperatures have increased and rainfall patterns have changed, with increased seasonality and more heavy downpours. All these changes have raised much needed discussion on climate change.
In this episode we will find out about how Scotland has been affected by climate change and discuss the actions and steps, which could be taken to adapt.
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