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Student Radio Stories

By Student Radio Stories

A podcast about sharing my journey and experience in student radio with tips and tricks along the way. Throughout the podcast, there are interviews from those from student radio and some working in the radio industry.
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Episode Forty Seven: An interview with Lucy Ambache

Student Radio StoriesFeb 19, 2021

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Episode Forty Seven: An interview with Lucy Ambache

Episode Forty Seven: An interview with Lucy Ambache

This episode is an interview episode with Lucy Ambache. In this episode, we talk about Lucy's time in student radio, her radio journey working for big radio companies, and plenty of tips for those currently in student radio. 

Feb 19, 202143:12
Episode Forty Six: An interview with Katie Baggott

Episode Forty Six: An interview with Katie Baggott

This episode is an interview episode with Katie Baggott. In this episode, we talk about Katie's time in student radio, her podcast 'Northern Natter' and her tips for those currently in student radio. 

Jan 08, 202119:57
Episode Forty Five: An interview with Jimmy Ward

Episode Forty Five: An interview with Jimmy Ward

This episode is an interview episode with Jimmy Ward. In this episode, we talk about Jimmy's time in student radio, his role now in the radio industry and his radio journey, and his tips for those currently in student radio. 

Nov 27, 202017:28
Episode Forty Four: An interview with Katie Bevan

Episode Forty Four: An interview with Katie Bevan

This episode is an interview episode with Katie Bevan. In this episode, we talk about Katie's time in student radio, how she helped set up her University student radio station, her time so far as London and South East regional officer for the student radio association, and her tips for those currently in student radio!

Nov 20, 202036:36
Episode Forty Three: An interview episode with Jack Wilfan

Episode Forty Three: An interview episode with Jack Wilfan

This episode is an interview episode with Jack Wilfan. In this episode, we talk about Jack's time in student radio, being station manager for his student station, student radio during 2020, and his tips for those currently in student radio!

Nov 13, 202016:23
Episode Forty Two: An interview with Jonny Goldsmith

Episode Forty Two: An interview with Jonny Goldsmith

This episode is an interview episode with Jonny Goldsmith. In this episode, we talk about Jonny's time in student radio, his future plans to work in the radio industry, and his tips for those currently in student radio!

Oct 23, 202017:31
Episode Forty One: An interview with Emma Millen

Episode Forty One: An interview with Emma Millen

This episode is an interview episode with Emma Millen. In this episode, we talk about Emma's time in student radio, her future plans, and her tips for those currently in student radio.

Oct 16, 202021:34
Episode Forty: An interview with James Barker

Episode Forty: An interview with James Barker

This episode is a voiceover episode from James Barker. In this episode, James talks about his time in student radio, the different jobs he has had, and how it has led to his involvement in radio now and his tips for those currently in student radio. 

Oct 09, 202023:59
Episode Thirty Nine: An interview with Tom Dunn

Episode Thirty Nine: An interview with Tom Dunn

This episode is a voiceover episode from Tom Dunn. In this episode, Tom talks about his time in student radio, his progression into the radio industry, and offers his tips on getting into the radio industry. 

Sep 29, 202023:17
Episode Thirty Eight: An interview with Ed Farrar

Episode Thirty Eight: An interview with Ed Farrar

This episode is an interview episode with Ed Farrar. In this episode, we talk about Ed's time in student and community radio and his advice for those currently in student radio. 

Sep 25, 202030:43
Episode Thirty Seven: An interview with Dom Stirling

Episode Thirty Seven: An interview with Dom Stirling

This episode is an interview episode with Dom Stirling. In this episode, we talk about Dom's experience as a freelancer, his time in student radio, tips for those in student radio and his radio journey so far. 

Sep 22, 202016:41
Episode Thirty Six An interview with Polly Marquis

Episode Thirty Six An interview with Polly Marquis

This episode is an interview episode with Polly Marquis. In this episode, we talk about Polly's experience in student radio, her work as an assistant producer for Virgin Radio, and the advice she would give to those currently in student radio. 

Sep 18, 202014:48
Episode 35: An interview with Matt Curtis

Episode 35: An interview with Matt Curtis

This episode is an interview episode with Matt Curtis. In this episode, we talk about Matt's experience of freelancing, his time in Student radio, what makes a good radio demo, and his advice for those currently in student radio. 

Sep 15, 202023:59
Episode Thirty Four An interview with Robin Zhang

Episode Thirty Four An interview with Robin Zhang

This episode is an interview episode with Robin Zhang. In this episode, we talk about Robin's time in student radio (Xpressradio) and community radio (Radio Cardiff), and Robin's latest student radio show 'the global view'. 

Sep 11, 202015:24
Episode Thirty Three: An interview with Matt Maddren

Episode Thirty Three: An interview with Matt Maddren

This episode is an interview episode with Matt Maddren. In this episode, we talk about Matt's role in the radio industry working for Free radio, his time in student radio, his time on the student radio association committee and the advice he would give to those currently in student radio. 

Sep 08, 202030:27
Episode Thirty Two: An interview with Adem Waterman

Episode Thirty Two: An interview with Adem Waterman

This episode is an interview episode with Adem Waterman. In this episode, we talk about Adem's time in student radio, his radio journey and his role as a producer at absolute radio. Adem also shares his tip with me surround student radio. 

Sep 04, 202027:24
Episode Thirty One: An interview with Danny Coucill

Episode Thirty One: An interview with Danny Coucill

This episode is an interview episode with Danny Coucill. In this episode, Danny talks about how he got into student radio, his work with his student station Sound Radio and his work with the student radio association. Danny also offers his tips on being involved in radio. 

Sep 01, 202038:24
Episode Thirty: An interview with Liam Milburn

Episode Thirty: An interview with Liam Milburn

This episode is an interview episode with Liam Milburn. In this episode, we talk about Liam's experience as a freelance broadcast experience for BBC Newcastle, past radio experiences, his podcast and his time in student radio. Liam also shares the advice he would give to people surrounding freelancing and student radio. 

Aug 28, 202020:37
Episode Twenty Nine: An interview with Bill Shaw

Episode Twenty Nine: An interview with Bill Shaw

This episode is an interview episode with Bill Shaw. In this episode, we talk about Bill's experience of teaching, his podcast, with an extract from one of Bill's storytelling podcasts. We also reflect on his time in student radio and Bill shares the advice he would give to those currently in student radio. 

Aug 25, 202016:11
Episode Twenty Eight: An interview with Kai Valentine

Episode Twenty Eight: An interview with Kai Valentine

This episode is an interview episode with Kai Valentine. In this episode, we talk about Kai's experiences in student and community radio and his involvement with them. We also talk about the success of Kai's recent dissertation project, his late-night radio show 'Bedtime babble on', his radio experiences and the advice he would give to those currently in student radio. 

Aug 21, 202036:06
Episode Twenty Seven: An interview with Joshua Dodd

Episode Twenty Seven: An interview with Joshua Dodd

This episode is an interview episode with Joshua Dodd. In this interview, we talk about Josh's time in student radio, community radio and the radio roles he has had along the way and the advice he would give to those currently in student radio. Josh also talks about his hopes for his newly elected role as the station manager of Sound Radio. 

Aug 18, 202019:17
Episode Twenty Six: An interview with Tom Glenwright

Episode Twenty Six: An interview with Tom Glenwright

This episode is an interview episode with Tom Glenwright. In this episode, we talk about Tom's role as a station sound producer for BBC Newcastle and talked about his time in student radio and the advice he would give to those currently in student radio. 

Aug 14, 202039:52
Episode Twenty Five An interview with Shane Wilkinson

Episode Twenty Five An interview with Shane Wilkinson

This episode is an interview episode with Shane Wilkinson. In this episode, we talk about Shane starting out as a freelancer, Shane's time in student radio, his podcast and the advice he would give to those starting out in student radio. 

Aug 11, 202020:52
Episode Twenty-four: An interview with Jodie Bryant

Episode Twenty-four: An interview with Jodie Bryant

This episode is an interview episode with Jodie Bryant. In this episode, we talk about Jodie's work in the radio industry and her time in student radio. Jodie is currently an assistant producer on Kiss breakfast for Jordan and Perri on their brand new breakfast show. Jodie also has her own show on Hoxton Radio and produces a podcast for absolute radio. 

Aug 07, 202018:23
Episode Twentythree: An interview with Pascal Maguet

Episode Twentythree: An interview with Pascal Maguet

This episode is an interview episode with Pascal Maguet. In this episode we talk about Pascal's time in student radio, his University courses and his work with the student radio association. Pascal is finishing up his masters in radio and his time in student radio and is also the current operations officer for the student radio association. 

Aug 04, 202032:14
Episode TwentyTwo An interview with Aimee Vivian

Episode TwentyTwo An interview with Aimee Vivian

This episode is an interview episode with Aimee Vivian. In this episode we talk about Aimee's time in student radio, her involvement with the Student radio association and what it is like for Aimee working at Capital radio and some of Aimee's highlights during her time in the radio industry so far. 

Jul 22, 202019:28
Episode Twentyone An interview with Ben Burrell

Episode Twentyone An interview with Ben Burrell

This episode is an interview episode with Ben Burrell. In this episode we talk about Ben's job as a presenter at absolute radio, his time in student radio, being the first-ever winner of Demo Factor, Ben's involvement with the student radio association and Ben's tips and tricks for getting into the radio industry. 

Jul 17, 202015:19
Episode Twenty An interview with Hannah - Mae Graham

Episode Twenty An interview with Hannah - Mae Graham

This episode is an interview episode with Hannah Mae Graham. Hannah is a graduate of student radio, the current chair of the student radio association and works in the radio industry as a freelance social media manager and working as an assistant producer at Global. Overtime Hannah has a variety of roles in the student radio association committee and shares with me her tips and tricks on social media. 

Jul 16, 202021:59
Episode Nineteen An interview with Ben Winter

Episode Nineteen An interview with Ben Winter

This episode is an interview episode with Ben Winter. We talk about Ben's time in student radio, his job in the music industry and his time on the SRA committee as the deputy music officer. 

Jul 15, 202016:08
Episode Eighteen An interview with Mark Hoskin

Episode Eighteen An interview with Mark Hoskin

This episode is an interview episode with Mark Hoskin. In this episode, we hear about Mark's time in student radio, his work on the SRA committee and his job in the music industry. This episode is interesting to hear about the music network as part of the SRA committee. 

Jul 14, 202020:20
Episode Seventeen An interview with Nels Hylton

Episode Seventeen An interview with Nels Hylton

This episode is an interview episode with Nels Hylton. Nels was part of his University student radio station and is now a presenter at transmission roundhouse and also an assistant producer at BBC Radio 2. Nels was also the winner of BBC new voices this year. In this episode, we talk about Nels roles in the radio industry, his time in student radio and the advice he would give along the way. 

Jul 04, 202018:45
Episode Sixteen An interview with Keiran Manetta - Jones

Episode Sixteen An interview with Keiran Manetta - Jones

This episode is an interview episode with Keiran Manetta Jones. Keiran is a freelance radio and podcast producer and the South West and South Wales regional officer for the student radio association. We talk about Keiran's role as a freelancer, why he enjoys radio and his role as a regional officer. 

Jul 03, 202026:30
Episode Fifteen An interview with Alex West

Episode Fifteen An interview with Alex West

This episode is an interview episode with Alex West. Alex has just graduated from University and finished his time in student radio. Alex has just finished his time on the student radio association committee as the Yorkshire regional officer and is just starting as the membership officer. Alex was also one of the winners at this year's virtual Demo factor. We talk all things student radio, being part of the Student radio association and all things Demo's. 

Jul 02, 202019:12
Episode Fourteen An interview with Jordan Scudder

Episode Fourteen An interview with Jordan Scudder

This episode is an interview episode with Jordan Scudder.  Jordan is a radio promotions assistant at listen up music promotions and is also a freelance producer and broadcast assistant at BBC three counties radio. Jordan also has radio shows on Amazing radio and Hoxton radio. Jordan has just finished a year as the London and South East regional officer for the student radio association and is just starting as the network officer. We talk all things student radio, SRA and what it's like working in the radio industry. 

Jul 01, 202022:35
Episode Thirteen An interview with Harry Van Daalen

Episode Thirteen An interview with Harry Van Daalen

This episode is an interview episode with Harry Van Daalen, a student radio graduate this year and the North West and North Wales Regional Officer for the student radio association. An episode full of harry's student radio stories and the adventures he has been on during his time in student radio. 

Jun 26, 202028:26
Episode Twelve An interview with Danny Humby

Episode Twelve An interview with Danny Humby

This episode is an interview episode with Danny Humby, the current and continuing station manager at Radio Sonar and also the current and continuing South regional officer for the student radio association. In this episode, we talk about Danny's love for student radio, his highlights of his time so far in student radio and his role as South regional officer for the student radio association.  

Jun 25, 202032:30
Episode Eleven An interview with Naomi Oiku

Episode Eleven An interview with Naomi Oiku

This episode is an interview episode with Naomi Oiku. She shares her experience in student radio, her work with the SRA as the chair of the committee and the work she has done in the radio industry. 

Jun 20, 202018:53
Episode Ten An interview with Scott Duffield

Episode Ten An interview with Scott Duffield

This episode is an interview episode with Scott Duffield. Scott shares with me his experience with his University student radio station, his experience of working in the radio industry and his role's in the student radio association.
Jun 14, 202014:11
Episode Nine An interview with Dan Wildman

Episode Nine An interview with Dan Wildman

This episode is an interview episode with Dan Wildman about his time in student radio and the role he plays in the student radio association committee.
Jun 12, 202006:51
Student Radio Stories Podcast Insight

Student Radio Stories Podcast Insight

Student Radio Stories is a podcast about my journey and time in student radio. The podcast contains me sharing my student radio journey, sharing others student radio journeys and interviews with those who know work in the radio industry. 

Jun 06, 202001:37
Episode Eight An interview with Emma Snow

Episode Eight An interview with Emma Snow

This episode is an interview episode with Emma Snow, we talk all things student radio, her work in the radio industry and her work with the student radio association. An inspirational talk with Emma.
Jun 04, 202013:56
Episode Seven A tour of the Global Studios and the Sound Radio awards evening

Episode Seven A tour of the Global Studios and the Sound Radio awards evening

This episode looks at my third semester in my first year at University where I was lucky enough to be given a tour around the Global Studios with a group of us from Sound Radio and I attended the first-ever Sound Radio awards evening.
Jun 03, 202006:30
Episode Six An interview with Will Manning

Episode Six An interview with Will Manning

This episode is an interview episode with Will Manning. The episode discusses how Will started out in the radio industry to talking about his role working for Capital Radio and the big top 40.
Jun 01, 202024:00
Episode Five An interview with Lauren Moore

Episode Five An interview with Lauren Moore

This episode is an interview episode with Lauren Moore. The interview talks about Lauren's time in student radio to her role now working for the BBC.
Jun 01, 202019:53
Episode Four An interview with Thomas Rowson

Episode Four An interview with Thomas Rowson

This episode is an interview episode with Thomas Rowson. He talks to me about all things radio, starting with his journey in student radio and his career now in the radio industry and his time working for the student radio association.
May 31, 202042:19
Episode Three An interview with Pippa Jones

Episode Three An interview with Pippa Jones

This episode is an interview episode with Pippa Jones where she shares with me her radio journey and experiences of working in the radio industry.
May 31, 202014:35
Episode Two My experience at SRA Con 2019 and sharing student radio experiences.

Episode Two My experience at SRA Con 2019 and sharing student radio experiences.

This episode focuses on my time at the 2019 student radio association conference, with talks fro big names in the radio industry and also shares the student radio journeys of Eloise, Jenna, Callum and Jess.
May 31, 202031:47
Episode One Joining the Sound Radio Society

Episode One Joining the Sound Radio Society

This episode discusses how I joined the society in my first year of University and what I got involved within my second semester with Sound Radio. The episode involves me getting involved in a 24-hour radio show, attending my first SRA Day and being part of Sound Radio social events.
May 30, 202006:04
Student Radio Stories Podcast Trailer

Student Radio Stories Podcast Trailer

An introduction to the Student Radio Stories podcast which will be discussing my student radio journey and containing interview episodes from those with a student radio background or those currently working in the radio industry.
May 30, 202001:18