<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/spark-reunited/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Spark Reunited]]></title><podcast:guid>c9a45549-b6b5-5f83-8568-2e570c4f725a</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 14:57:54 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Spark]]></copyright><managingEditor>Spark</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interviews with alumni from the University of Sunderland who have been part of the teams behind our radio stations, including Utopia FM and Spark. ]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/3bfca2cd-d895-452e-a503-0572c491a9c2/m21Rp1ZdVv7glPNJj6CWuern.png</url><title>Spark Reunited</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/spark-reunited/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3bfca2cd-d895-452e-a503-0572c491a9c2/m21Rp1ZdVv7glPNJj6CWuern.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Spark</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author><description>Interviews with alumni from the University of Sunderland who have been part of the teams behind our radio stations, including Utopia FM and Spark. </description><link>https://www.sparksunderland.com/spark-reunited/</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Celebrating 25 years on-air]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:txt>cbe481833c2f57c829c8b63f2c55a01b517acda8</podcast:txt><podcast:license>Sunderland</podcast:license><item><title>Episode 11 - Claire Savage</title><itunes:title>Episode 11 - Claire Savage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Documentary Producer for ITV, Claire Savage.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Documentary Producer for ITV, Claire Savage.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/spark-reunited/episode-11-claire-savage]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">376d24e4-ea4b-483c-a8ea-043d14250501</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4aadeb1b-1ebf-4166-8c5c-b76b7ce2a261/r3VIOUIIhhaS-s8VKnxd5sLS.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 04:45:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08c88f7f-f975-4f46-8201-1dcf41a98624/EP11-PODCAST-Claire-Savage.mp3" length="12303061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Episode 10 - Beth Petrolino</title><itunes:title>Episode 10 - Beth Petrolino</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to BBC Newcastle Freelance Producer and Journalist, Beth Petrolino.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to BBC Newcastle Freelance Producer and Journalist, Beth Petrolino.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/spark-reunited/episode-10-beth-petrolino]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">364ea60d-afa1-43ee-91b8-1001ad804e60</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f27a8fd-fd8c-488e-aeef-89fa992ade45/5WPZCDHRtCVK5Fj3TVA7qd7N.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08b5cd49-b6d1-457c-b70a-4f71d8a18271/EP10-PODCAST-Beth-Petrolino.mp3" length="9249770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Episode 9 - Chris Murray</title><itunes:title>Episode 9 - Chris Murray</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Clyde 1 Producer, Chris Murray.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. 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Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Radio.co Customer Success Manager, Phil Dean.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. 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Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Capital Breakfast Executive Producer, Calum Hider.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. 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Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They share their perspectives on the radio industry, the latest trends, and how they stay ahead of the curve in their roles.</p><p>In this episode of the series we speak to Student Music Network Founder, Scott Hastie.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Spark Reunited" is back for a second series where we reconnect with our esteemed alumni from the media industry, who have made significant contributions to the field. Our guests are industry experts who have amassed invaluable knowledge and experience throughout their careers.</p><p>In each episode, we sit down with our alumni to discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. 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