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A podcast series exploring the voices and stories from the City of Sunderland. From sport to fashion, to politics and social change, this series will cover it all. It's a brand-new podcast series. Every episode is different, so make sure you catch them all. New episodes every December. Find out more at https://www.sparksunderland.com
Spark hosts Word on Wearside, a news show with 37 episodes published.
Rising influencer Rory Gissing has proven that fitness can positively affect a person's mental health. However, if it's not kept at a steady balance, it can also cause a person to spiral, with calorie obsessions and body
Over the last few months, we have seen footballers on social media sharing about their mental health; from Man City's Kyle Walker opening up on Twitter (now X), to Kevin Scott, as announced by Knotts County, of his strug
Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected by these topics are
Three Sunderland-based business owners break down what different generations mean to them - you'll hear from Jonathan Pickup of Jonathan Pickup Hair, Mandy Brown of Harrison & Brown Furniture, and Neil of Flowers by Jenn
Joe and Rob discuss the importance of homegrown talent to Sunderland and the wider area; why should clubs prioritise training their own academy players from the ground up, rather than rely on transfer purchases, and who
Representation is important as it helps people feel less alone, by letting them know there's a community of others like them. Unfortunately, the history behind queer representation in the media is a short one - historica
In this episode of Word on Wearside, we delve into why many students need to work alongside their studies and how it impacts their life. Balancing work whilst studying can lead to a number of issues; from stress to time
Ellie, Taylor, and Luke tackle a big problem in the world of grass-roots football - lack of funding. Without funding, many Sunday League teams simply wouldn't exist. Hear from Johnny Dunn, Club Secretary & Chairman of th
"A lot of the time, people don't realise that right on our doorstep there's this incredible music scene." - When artists like Favourite Child's Connor Thompson say this about cities in the North East, it makes you wonder
This episode of Word on Wearside is made in collaboration with The Final Nail Podcast. We all know how complicated and expensive dying can be, but what if you have a few extra stone? As a death enthusiast, and someone wi
Chris Rigg is the latest academy player to make a major first-team breakthrough at Sunderland. However, Chris' story isn't the reality for most young players. In this episode of Word on Wearside, we're looking into the p
Is the Culture House worth the city's £27million investment? Join us - James, Aura and Taz - as we debate this by talking to nearby businesses and people working in the creative industries. Is there enough of a buzz abou
Hello, I'm Kira. I'm originally from two hours away in West Yorkshire, and moved to study journalism at the University of Sunderland. I want to explore why people like me choose to move away from home, and travel across
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
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 f
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
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 CloseDom Fra
Join Lewis Bassindale (@LJB_motorsport) as they talk neo-soul and the current state of the NE music scene with the band SwanNek. Follow SwanNek on Instagram at @Swan_Nek, or check out their next gig at Hoochie Coochie in
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 repor
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
Dan Taylor
Academic Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland · Jim and Dan Toy and Comic Show
1 appearance on this show
Neil
Chappy · Retro Collective
1 appearance on this show
Amy Kelly
National Director of Family Engagement at Devereux · Crohn's & Colitis Ireland
1 appearance on this show
Jordan Moore
Local IFBB Professional Bodybuilder · USC Athletics
1 appearance on this show
Nicole
National Mrs. US Agriculture 2023 · Bella Bloom Floral
1 appearance on this show
Beth
high school teacher · EvanTell
1 appearance on this show
Emily
Cal State Long Beach President's Ambassador · The Rooted Vine
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Thompson
health communication scientist / survivor · Generational Health Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC
1 appearance on this show
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