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Redbrick Recap

By Burn FM Podcast

Redbrick Recap is the University of Birmingham’s official student newspaper’s podcast, discussing campus news, what it’s like to be a student journalist and all the conversations that are happening in our 12 sections. Tune in on Thursdays to meet a new section each week, from Sci & Tech to Food & Drink. Join us as we swoon over our office fish and talks all things about people, papers and podcasts.
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Redbrick Recap - An Introduction

Redbrick RecapFeb 06, 2020

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Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 6

Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 6

In this episode, our News editor Dan Hunt and Gaming editor Finn Russell discuss the impact of video games on real-life issues, such as mass shootings in the USA, and also have a chat about their favourite board games.
Jun 12, 202238:34
Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 5

Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 5

In this episode, our Food&Drink editors Sarah Cayless and Chloë Hyde join Travel editor Sarina Shah to discuss their favourite cuisines from around the world and play an exciting, original game of learn the recipe, scoff or spit in the handbag.
May 03, 202228:45
Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 4

Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 4

In this episode, our Sport editors Oscar Frost and Lauren Coffman join our Science and Technology editors Elliott Haywood and Daniel Bray to discuss the positive and negative impacts reviewing technology (such as VAR) has had on a variety of sports ranging from football to karate.
Apr 13, 202230:32
Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 3 - Culture Wars

Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 3 - Culture Wars

In this episode, our comment editors Emily Baldwin and Colette Fountain join culture editor Leah Renz to discuss the current culture wars taking place in the wake of Jimmy Carr's recent Netflix comedy special.
Mar 02, 202230:02
Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 2 - Movie Soundtracks

Redbrick Recap Season 3, Episode 2 - Movie Soundtracks

In the first episode of 2022, our music editors Aimée Sargeant and Lorcan Drury and film editors Samantha Hicks and Emily Wallace come together to talk about their favourite movie soundtracks. Tune in to hear about everything from Studio Ghibli to High School Musical!
Jan 28, 202236:49
Redbrick Recap S3, Ep. 1 - Welcome Back!

Redbrick Recap S3, Ep. 1 - Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Redbrick Recap! My name is Jasmine Sandhar and I am one of the deputy Editors this year, along with Molly Schoenfeld. Today we are joined with three of our section editors: Lorcan Drury from Music, Oscar Frost from Sport and Phoebe Snedker from Comment. In this episode, we talk through what Redbrick actually is, what our experiences have been like with the paper so far and why you should join our brilliant society!
Sep 20, 202131:26
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 8 - Student Media

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 8 - Student Media

Today we are joined by 3 members of your Redbrick committee to have a casual chat about Student Media and its importance, at UoB and at university as a whole. Enjoy!
May 14, 202121:13
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 7 - A Return to Normal

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 7 - A Return to Normal

This week, we are joined by Aimée from Travel, Alex our Print Editor, and Kit from the Sports Section and we are covering all things concerned with the easing of lockdown! Tune in for a mix of the hard facts and hopeful plans for the summer months.
Mar 27, 202124:20
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Representation

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Representation

Deputy Editors Catrin and Daisy speak to Sam from Film, Gemma from Music and Dash from Gaming to discuss LGBTQ+ Representation in the media. From Dumbledore to Animal Crossing, we explore the progress that has been made and what still needs to be done.

Feb 25, 202124:35
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 5 - Wellbeing

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 5 - Wellbeing

Now that Semester 2 has started, Catrin and I decided to speak to Editors from Food&Drink, Comment and Sci&Tech to elaborate on everything involved with the world of Wellbeing - the good, the bad and the expensive.
Feb 22, 202131:57
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 4 - Christmas

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 4 - Christmas

For the final episode of this semester, we are joined by Food&Drink's Beth, Music's Bethany-Jo and Life&Style's Frankie to discuss all things Christmas from sustainable gifts to controversial festive songs to vegan pigs in blankets.

Dec 18, 202026:26
Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 3 - Social Media

Redbrick Recap Season 2, Episode 3 - Social Media

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Redbrick Recap, on the menu this week is a discussion about anything and everything to do with Social Media. Tune in for the pros, the cons, performative activism and weird football headlines.

Dec 07, 202028:37
Redbrick Recap, Season 2, Episode 2 - Entertainment in Lockdown 2.0

Redbrick Recap, Season 2, Episode 2 - Entertainment in Lockdown 2.0

As we are currently in the second lockdown, Deputy Editors Daisy and Catrin discuss ways to keep yourself entertained and to support the arts and culture during this time. We are joined by David from Music, Emily from Culture and Sam from TV.

Nov 15, 202021:25
Redbrick Recap, Season 2, Episode 1 - An Introduction to Birmingham.

Redbrick Recap, Season 2, Episode 1 - An Introduction to Birmingham.

Welcome back to Redbrick Recap! My name is Daisy and I'm one of the Deputy Editors for this year, along with Catrin. Today we are joined with Izzy from the Food&Drink section, Lauren from Sport and Ellie from Travel. Join us for a laidback chat covering Abba on Church bells, Pizza and Big Sainsbury's.

Nov 03, 202028:01
Redbrick Mashup

Redbrick Mashup

Things are a little different in this episode, as Tom, Emily and Lydia wrap up the first series of Redbrick Recap, as well as their time on the Redbrick committee. In another remote recorded 'corona special', we talk to the editors from the five sections who we didn't get the chance to speak to individually this year - Music, Gaming, TV, Film and Culture. Our lovely section editors tell us about how their own sections have been impacted by the pandemic and the lockdown in the UK, what has been getting them through, and their top recommendations for our listeners. We also say a quick goodbye as we go onto pastures new, and hand Recap over to the capable hands of the next Redbrick committee.

Jun 08, 202037:06
Comment

Comment

Thought Corona was going to stop us recording? Think again! We managed, even if it is somewhat tinny, to record our episode with the lovely Redbrick Comment! Join us as we talk about Covid-19 conspiracy theories, pandemic coverage and our survival packages for lockdown! Abby, Alice, Emily and Hannah talk to Deputy Editors Emily and Lydia from quarantine, opening up the discussions around finishing education in a global pandemic, positive reporting and the fact that Lydia has only just finished Friends.

May 18, 202029:47
News

News

Student and global news is at the very heart of what we do as student journalists over here at Redbrick, and it’s been a corker of a year so far for coverage. We have had a general election, Brexit bills, strikes, a pandemic and much more- so who better to call in to have a natter about all this than the Redbrick News Team themselves! Join E-in-C Tom and Deputy Editor Lydia, as we tackle breaking campus news, the training of tomorrow’s journalists and our dream reporter names. From Ed Lines, Ted Brick, R.Porter, You’reAlwaysRightRhiannon and Julia Juice, happy listening! *DISCLAIMER*- Due to the measures being taken around Covid-19 and the campus of UoB having to close, we will be working towards remote recording our feature episodes with BurnFM; so sit tight for more news on upcoming episodes, but we will be back! Stay safe and sane.

Apr 15, 202031:42
Sci & Tech

Sci & Tech

Climate change has continued to dominate the headlines in recent months, particularly in the aftermath of severe fires in Australia and the Amazon. In this episode, Redbrick's Sci & Tech team and Lead Developer are guests, discussing the significance of our ever-changing climate and offering advice to listeners on reducing their own impact. Amongst this, they discuss weird and wonderful creatures, the importance of scientific journalism and the potential implications of Brexit on science.

Mar 26, 202033:01
Sport

Sport

This week, Redbrick’s Deputy Editor Emily Calder is joined by the wonderful Print & Features Editor Natalia Carter to discuss all things athletic with our Sport Team. We cover everything from the impact of Coronavirus to sexism in sport, whilst the team reflect on their own sporting experiences and their favourite mascots of all time!

Mar 12, 202032:50
Life & Style

Life & Style

Welcome back to Redbrick Recap! This week we are joined with the oh-so glamorous Life & Style! We talk about the realities of running a section as full-time students, period stigmas, influencer culture, dream column ideas and the UoB dating feature that could have been! Tune into the Redbrick office recordings with hosts Deputy Editors Lydia and Emily, as they unravel all things life and all things style!

Mar 04, 202032:28
Travel

Travel

In this episode, Redbrick's travel team and social secretary Becky Hall join Tom to discuss an eclectic range of travel destinations, from the Black Country to Zimbabwe. Find out about their favourite travelling experiences, Delhi belly and dream destinations in this week's Redbrick Recap.

Feb 23, 202026:03
Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Welcome back to Redbrick Recap! The podcast that brings you all the latest and greatest from the official student newspaper of UoB, recorded from the Redbrick office. This week we interview Harriet and Gabrielle, two of our three Food&Drink editors! It’s a tasty issue, where we discuss mock-meat, the best independent eats in Birmingham and whether Linda McCartney is really worth it. Join Deputy Editors Emily Calder and Lydia Waller as they quiz Redbrick’s Food&Drink team on their desert island meals and all the current culinary news.

Feb 13, 202030:39
Redbrick Recap - An Introduction

Redbrick Recap - An Introduction

Welcome to Redbrick Recap, the podcast of the University of Birmingham’s only official student newspaper! In this short introduction, Tom, Lydia and Emily run you through what to expect on our new podcast, from campus news updates to Food&Drink and Gaming, with regular updates on the welfare of our office goldfish, Anna Griffish.

Feb 06, 202016:46