<![CDATA[Spark Voices]]>46c8c73a-ee34-5366-ba1c-7dad100f3a9dWed, 14 Oct 2026 13:20:20 +0000Captivate.fmTeeJay Dowehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a613d262-3798-4138-bc31-7fa978ab524f/processed-B498FBEA-C5DA-4A17-81FD-0C6903AE90DB.jpegSpark VoicesTeeJay DoweTeeJay DoweThis is the Spark Voices podcast! This is where teens from Stoke come together to discuss topics important to us, catch up and have fun at our weekly podcast club with Spark to Your Success! Comment your views and we can feature you on an upcoming episode or join our Thursday after school club to become part of our team! Each week we discuss topics and themes that are in the news, have come up in conversation with our friends or just have a catch up and chat in the studio; often leading to lots of laughs! Don’t forget to follow and share this episode to help our podcast grow!https://spark-voices.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastWorld Mental Health Day for TeensWorld Mental Health Day for TeensHow can we recognise when we, or someone we care about, might be struggling with our mental health?

In this solo episode of Spark Voices, Angelica reflects on World Mental Health Day on 10th October and what it means for teenagers. She explores signs that someone might need support, shares stories of celebrities who have spoken about their own mental health struggles, and looks at how creativity, talent and a passion for the arts can help us express ourselves.

With ideas for looking after our everyday wellbeing, Angelica opens up a conversation about understanding ourselves, supporting each other and asking for help when we need it.

Spark Voices is a podcast made with teenagers at Spark to Your Success’s free podcast club every Wednesday in Stoke, helping young people learn new skills, build confidence and make their voices heard.

]]>How can we recognise when we, or someone we care about, might be struggling with our mental health?

In this solo episode of Spark Voices, Angelica reflects on World Mental Health Day on 10th October and what it means for teenagers. She explores signs that someone might need support, shares stories of celebrities who have spoken about their own mental health struggles, and looks at how creativity, talent and a passion for the arts can help us express ourselves.

With ideas for looking after our everyday wellbeing, Angelica opens up a conversation about understanding ourselves, supporting each other and asking for help when we need it.

Spark Voices is a podcast made with teenagers at Spark to Your Success’s free podcast club every Wednesday in Stoke, helping young people learn new skills, build confidence and make their voices heard.

]]>f8a7e6c4-c22c-4a2f-b9af-607ab4c079baWed, 14 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +010009:10falsefull66New School, New Rules & a SurpriseNew School, New Rules & a SurpriseIn this episode, Logan interviews Angelica on her first two days of high school at Osmo. She rates each subject out of 10, from history on migration (8/10) and a surprisingly fun geography lesson (6/10) to a theory-only introduction to engineering (4/10).

Angelica explains Osmo's CREEK and SLANT behaviour systems, the mobile phone ban, the uniform and jewellery rules, and shares a statistic on lesson time lost to poor behaviour. Logan compares notes from his own time at Osmo, and Angelica looks ahead to GCSE options and a future in Broadway or film. Stick around to the end for a surprise from Angelica!

]]>In this episode, Logan interviews Angelica on her first two days of high school at Osmo. She rates each subject out of 10, from history on migration (8/10) and a surprisingly fun geography lesson (6/10) to a theory-only introduction to engineering (4/10).

Angelica explains Osmo's CREEK and SLANT behaviour systems, the mobile phone ban, the uniform and jewellery rules, and shares a statistic on lesson time lost to poor behaviour. Logan compares notes from his own time at Osmo, and Angelica looks ahead to GCSE options and a future in Broadway or film. Stick around to the end for a surprise from Angelica!

]]>c02fc148-79aa-40fd-82d7-42ef6cb24b2cWed, 07 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +010018:32falsefull55Summer FunSummer FunIn this episode, Angelica and Logan catch up on their summer holidays, chatting about performing arts programmes to theme park thrills.

Angelica shares her experiences at the Hub Foundation summer show and a high school summer school, including a Matilda medley that led to a Shrek the Musical offer. She also talks about landing a place in a competition choir after auditioning with 'The Winner Takes It All'.

Logan discusses starting mixed martial arts, including grappling and kicking drills, plus a few honest mishaps along the way.

The pair also swap stories from their trip to Alton Towers, rating rides from Smiler to Nemesis Subterra and comparing notes on queue times, packed lunches and the walking. Got your own summer stories? Comment so we can feature you on an upcoming episode.

]]>In this episode, Angelica and Logan catch up on their summer holidays, chatting about performing arts programmes to theme park thrills.

Angelica shares her experiences at the Hub Foundation summer show and a high school summer school, including a Matilda medley that led to a Shrek the Musical offer. She also talks about landing a place in a competition choir after auditioning with 'The Winner Takes It All'.

Logan discusses starting mixed martial arts, including grappling and kicking drills, plus a few honest mishaps along the way.

The pair also swap stories from their trip to Alton Towers, rating rides from Smiler to Nemesis Subterra and comparing notes on queue times, packed lunches and the walking. Got your own summer stories? Comment so we can feature you on an upcoming episode.

]]>474a54db-4ec9-4c87-9296-13d2df499ef6Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +010016:45falsefull44Social and Academic sides of High SchoolSocial and Academic sides of High SchoolIn this episode, Logan and Angelica speak about the social and academic sides of high school. Logan shares his tips for year 7s moving up to high school, dos and don’t and his own experiences. Angelica has done some research ahead of recording and describes the academic side of high school, discussing the subjects and options for year 9s and what she is looking forward to as she goes to high school in September. The team also discuss the pros and cons of home schooling. Got your own tips? Your own funny high school stories? Comment and we’ll feature you on an upcoming episode!

]]>In this episode, Logan and Angelica speak about the social and academic sides of high school. Logan shares his tips for year 7s moving up to high school, dos and don’t and his own experiences. Angelica has done some research ahead of recording and describes the academic side of high school, discussing the subjects and options for year 9s and what she is looking forward to as she goes to high school in September. The team also discuss the pros and cons of home schooling. Got your own tips? Your own funny high school stories? Comment and we’ll feature you on an upcoming episode!

]]>9adebd92-a06c-427e-af06-0097bdb1bf18Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +010029:44falsefull33The Social Media Ban for Teens Part 2The Social Media Ban for Teens Part 2In this episode, we welcome Angelica into the studio and on the Spark Voices podcast as she joins our weekly podcast club.

This week, we are following on from the social media ban discussion and leading into safety offline. We talk about outdoor spaces, using our senses, means of communication, protection, digital evidence and parents and adults.

]]>In this episode, we welcome Angelica into the studio and on the Spark Voices podcast as she joins our weekly podcast club.

This week, we are following on from the social media ban discussion and leading into safety offline. We talk about outdoor spaces, using our senses, means of communication, protection, digital evidence and parents and adults.

]]>bfff49e5-4dea-4b1d-b206-6ed821265614Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +010019:00falsefull22The Social Media Ban for TeensThe Social Media Ban for TeensIn this very first episode of Spark Voices, Logan is in the studio weighing up the pros and cons of the news about the social media ban for under 16s coming into effect in Spring 2027. He shares his personal insight and social media use and how this will affect him personally. He also discusses the benefits of having no social media, the darker side and mental health effects. This is certainly a tough subject to tackle, but in exploring the different points of view, Logan is able to come to a decision on whether he thinks it will have a positive or negative effect for him and his peers long term. This is also Logan’s very first solo recording in the Spark to Your Success studio and showcases his skills and confidence as a presenter!

]]>In this very first episode of Spark Voices, Logan is in the studio weighing up the pros and cons of the news about the social media ban for under 16s coming into effect in Spring 2027. He shares his personal insight and social media use and how this will affect him personally. He also discusses the benefits of having no social media, the darker side and mental health effects. This is certainly a tough subject to tackle, but in exploring the different points of view, Logan is able to come to a decision on whether he thinks it will have a positive or negative effect for him and his peers long term. This is also Logan’s very first solo recording in the Spark to Your Success studio and showcases his skills and confidence as a presenter!

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