Pirated Radio
42. Material-led design with Ben Bradley
Mar 31, 202518 minS0
<p>In episode 42 of Pirated Radio I speak to senior teaching fellow of the school of design at the The University of Leeds, Ben Bradley, about his current PhD practise.</p>
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The Pirated Radio Podcast, curated and presented by Bryan Dowley
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Who hosts Pirated Radio?
Pirated Radio is hosted by Bryan Dowley. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
What has Pirated Radio covered recently?
Recent episodes include "42. Material-led design with Ben Bradley" (31 March 2025, 18 minutes), "41. Journeys on the A664 with Dr. John Rooney" (24 January 2025, 38 minutes), and "40. Making things beautiful with Stefan Sagmeister" (12 January 2025, 56 minutes).
How often does Pirated Radio publish?
Pirated Radio publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 42 episodes.
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Booking probability for Pirated Radio is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pirated Radio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pirated Radio's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Pirated Radio are Design Services. Pirated Radio has an arts audience.
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Bryan Dowley hosts Pirated Radio, an arts show with 42 episodes published.
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Ben Bradley
ARUP medical director of the Institute for Research and Innovation in Infectious Disease Genomic Technologies, High Consequence Pathogen Response, Virology, and Molecular Infectious Diseases, England and Wales Cricket Board
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John Rooney
Area Director of Economic Inclusion, St. Louis Cardinals
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Stefan Sagmeister
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Trevor Johnson
PhD in disaster management and University lecturer, Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism
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