<?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/sunderlandjournalism/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Word on Wearside]]></title><podcast:guid>8776dd6b-a310-58ca-b27e-4d907145350a</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:13:27 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Spark]]></copyright><managingEditor>Spark</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg</url><title>Word on Wearside</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Spark</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author><description>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&apos;s a brand-new podcast series. Every episode is different, so make sure you catch them all. 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With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 dysmorphia.</p><p>Today on Word on Wearside, join Tyler, Luke, and Scarlett will be discussing the fine balance of improving your physical fitness, whilst also safeguarding your mental health. How do we stop ourselves going from one extreme to another?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Luke Carr</li><li>Tyler Elleanor</li><li>Scarlett Gowans</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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How much pressure does social media put on footballers' wellbeing? And how do clubs support their players who are battling mental health related challenges?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Cam Houghton</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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And how do clubs support their players who are battling mental health related challenges?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Cam Houghton</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Rubie McKeever-Smith chats with Dan Taylor, Academic Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland to decide; are the Menendez brothers monsters or villains?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Rubie McKeever-Smith</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Unfortunately, the history behind queer representation in the media is a short one - historically LBGT characters have often been stereotypical, or received cruel fates.</p><p>On today's episode of Word on Wearside, join Nisha and Katy, as discuss queer representation in the media; the history of queer representation, and the effects this has had on the community.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Nisha Cullen</li><li>Katy Davison</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Unfortunately, the history behind queer representation in the media is a short one - historically LBGT characters have often been stereotypical, or received cruel fates.</p><p>On today's episode of Word on Wearside, join Nisha and Katy, as discuss queer representation in the media; the history of queer representation, and the effects this has had on the community.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Nisha Cullen</li><li>Katy Davison</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Balancing work whilst studying can lead to a number of issues; from stress to time management struggles. Despite the potential challenges some students may face, the majority still continue to work.</p><p>We spoke with two ex-students, Amy Kelly and Rachel Gibson, who informed us why they felt the need to work, how it impacted their university experience, and whether they recommend it to current students. We also gained insight from a member of the University of Sunderland’s student support services, Andreea Nastaste, who gave student’s information on how to seek financial help from their universities. We discussed the positives and negatives in more detail in this episode hosted by; Ellie and Neave.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Ellie Byrne</li><li>Neave Colwell</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 management struggles. Despite the potential challenges some students may face, the majority still continue to work.</p><p>We spoke with two ex-students, Amy Kelly and Rachel Gibson, who informed us why they felt the need to work, how it impacted their university experience, and whether they recommend it to current students. We also gained insight from a member of the University of Sunderland’s student support services, Andreea Nastaste, who gave student’s information on how to seek financial help from their universities. We discussed the positives and negatives in more detail in this episode hosted by; Ellie and Neave.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Ellie Byrne</li><li>Neave Colwell</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/balancing-the-books-navigating-the-financial-challenges-of-student-life]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1be32f54-2683-49b1-8332-f23d505d9148</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9b505fd7-5371-4c6b-8b49-22d28b619bc2/WoW-S3E8-Balancing-the-Books.mp3" length="15257112" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Sunday League Survival</title><itunes:title>Sunday League Survival</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Hear from Johnny Dunn, Club Secretary &amp; Chairman of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://twitter.com/thegrangefc1&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiP7ImP7LOKAxXISUEAHUYrF-IQFnoECA4QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZjeAUHEO4kDscahsqPzBC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>the Grange</strong></a>, a Sunday league team based in Sunderland, and<strong> </strong>Jake Holyoak, the CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://one-march.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>One March Performance PR</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Luke Maddison</li><li>Ellie McDevitt</li><li>Taylor Stephenson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Without funding, many Sunday League teams simply wouldn't exist.</p><p>Hear from Johnny Dunn, Club Secretary &amp; Chairman of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://twitter.com/thegrangefc1&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiP7ImP7LOKAxXISUEAHUYrF-IQFnoECA4QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZjeAUHEO4kDscahsqPzBC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>the Grange</strong></a>, a Sunday league team based in Sunderland, and<strong> </strong>Jake Holyoak, the CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://one-march.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>One March Performance PR</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Luke Maddison</li><li>Ellie McDevitt</li><li>Taylor Stephenson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/sunday-league-survival]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ad63c8d7-3688-4bd8-b0f5-9cdbde7c9951</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fcd0fc1c-f3ca-4657-adff-e93ab3839098/WoW-S3E7-Sunday-League-Survival.mp3" length="17179492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Death of Live Music in the North East</title><itunes:title>The Death of Live Music in the North East</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"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 why they tend to stray away from performing.</p><p>Join Sarah, Charlotte, and Tammi as they investigate 'The Death of Live Music in the North East'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Charlotte Allsop</li><li>Tammi Fairbairn</li><li>Sarah Leaver</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"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 why they tend to stray away from performing.</p><p>Join Sarah, Charlotte, and Tammi as they investigate 'The Death of Live Music in the North East'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Charlotte Allsop</li><li>Tammi Fairbairn</li><li>Sarah Leaver</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/the-death-of-live-music-in-the-north-east]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8a79322d-3d26-4b5b-9e73-a90d0483a486</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/821cba13-8a24-497a-b696-f28658888bfb/WoW-S3E6-The-Death-of-Live-Music-in-the-North-East.mp3" length="15695765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Dying When Obese</title><itunes:title>Dying When Obese</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode of Word on Wearside is made in collaboration with <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinalnaildeathpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Final Nail Podcast</strong></a>.</p><p>We all know how complicated and expensive dying can be, but what if you have a few extra stone?</p><p>As a death enthusiast, and someone with a family who suffers from obesity and obesity related illnesses, Meena Green (your guide in all things dearth and burial) was thinking a lot about the difficulties that could occur with dying obese - especially now, with body positivity and health-at-any-size influencers popping up on her social social media feed.</p><p>Meena spoke with Funeral Director Daniel Ackerley, and embalmer Scott Grigsby, to find out what it means to die when obese.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Meena Green</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode of Word on Wearside is made in collaboration with <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinalnaildeathpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Final Nail Podcast</strong></a>.</p><p>We all know how complicated and expensive dying can be, but what if you have a few extra stone?</p><p>As a death enthusiast, and someone with a family who suffers from obesity and obesity related illnesses, Meena Green (your guide in all things dearth and burial) was thinking a lot about the difficulties that could occur with dying obese - especially now, with body positivity and health-at-any-size influencers popping up on her social social media feed.</p><p>Meena spoke with Funeral Director Daniel Ackerley, and embalmer Scott Grigsby, to find out what it means to die when obese.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Meena Green</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/dying-when-obese]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">96a96484-a768-4bf3-bcd0-317d1b36d0d1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3212e897-cbae-4c9b-b20e-6c3dd7423346/WoW-S3E5-Dying-When-Obese.mp3" length="18524927" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Academy Life</title><itunes:title>Academy Life</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, we're looking into the problems surrounding academy football - just why do so many players enter club academies and not make it to the ultimate goal?</p><p>We'll be joined by Sunderland's Under 21 footballer Ben Crompton, and Sunderland Under 18's Academy Coach Jordan Moore.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Finlay Anderson</li><li>Blake Burns</li><li>Liam Day</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, we're looking into the problems surrounding academy football - just why do so many players enter club academies and not make it to the ultimate goal?</p><p>We'll be joined by Sunderland's Under 21 footballer Ben Crompton, and Sunderland Under 18's Academy Coach Jordan Moore.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Finlay Anderson</li><li>Blake Burns</li><li>Liam Day</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/academy-life]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">503a34f9-3662-4f35-a74f-678fc3e5a54b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d8e4d817-afa2-44bf-bff1-e5148f9cbacd/WoW-S3E4-Academy-Life.mp3" length="14873901" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Culture House - Is It Worth It?</title><itunes:title>Culture House - Is It Worth It?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is the Culture House worth the city's £27million investment?</p><p>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 about the Culture House for it to become what it's dreamed to be? And do the general public even know what the building is for?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Taz Chowdhury</li><li>James Nicod</li><li>Aura Stephenson</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Featuring interviews with:</strong></p><ul><li>Rubie McKeever - Staff, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeltavernsunderland/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Keel Tavern</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://maverickbeyond.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jo Howell - Photographic Artist</strong></a>, and organiser of the Save Our NGC campaign</li><li>Jennie Fraser - Company Apprentice, <a href="https://southpaw.org.uk/our-people" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Southpaw Dance Company</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is the Culture House worth the city's £27million investment?</p><p>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 about the Culture House for it to become what it's dreamed to be? And do the general public even know what the building is for?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Taz Chowdhury</li><li>James Nicod</li><li>Aura Stephenson</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Featuring interviews with:</strong></p><ul><li>Rubie McKeever - Staff, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeltavernsunderland/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Keel Tavern</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://maverickbeyond.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jo Howell - Photographic Artist</strong></a>, and organiser of the Save Our NGC campaign</li><li>Jennie Fraser - Company Apprentice, <a href="https://southpaw.org.uk/our-people" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Southpaw Dance Company</strong></a></li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/culture-house-is-it-worth-it]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf6607f0-fbe8-404b-8ef6-8ffcfb27ffb4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9fc7bec0-c726-4afa-8703-d85186e47485/WoW-S3E3-Culture-House-Is-It-Worth-It.mp3" length="15208266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>It&apos;s Warm Up North: Why Study in Sunderland?</title><itunes:title>It&apos;s Warm Up North: Why Study in Sunderland?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 the country to study at university.</p><p>Join me as I chat with Nicole and Emily, students on 'Photography, Video, and Digital Imaging'  and Beth who's on a 'Primary Education' degree, finding out; why they chose to move here, the ups and downs, and their advice for future students. We'll also meet Emma Little, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training, and ask her why the University pride themselves on being 'Warm Up North'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Kira Hunter</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 the country to study at university.</p><p>Join me as I chat with Nicole and Emily, students on 'Photography, Video, and Digital Imaging'  and Beth who's on a 'Primary Education' degree, finding out; why they chose to move here, the ups and downs, and their advice for future students. We'll also meet Emma Little, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training, and ask her why the University pride themselves on being 'Warm Up North'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Kira Hunter</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/its-warm-up-north-why-study-in-sunderland]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e781009-af7a-47f8-a639-bfed3b010147</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d5c80261-b198-44bf-ad58-31d9cc1ca052/WoW-S3E2-Why-Study-in-Sunderland.mp3" length="16093042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>All Eyes on Us: Amateurs v. Influencers</title><itunes:title>All Eyes on Us: Amateurs v. Influencers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 Jake Paul fighting some of mainstream's ,arrest figures in-front of sold out arenas, low-level boxing has been left on the wayside.</p><p>World-championship fights are being fought in-front of half-full small venues, with money being directed towards big pay-per-view content creator events. But was this the fault of the organisers, who struggled to get eyes on some of the best talent that they've seen in their respective weight divisions? Does boxing rely on content creators?</p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Mosaddek Abu</li><li>Harvey Allen</li><li>Morgan Jameson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 Jake Paul fighting some of mainstream's ,arrest figures in-front of sold out arenas, low-level boxing has been left on the wayside.</p><p>World-championship fights are being fought in-front of half-full small venues, with money being directed towards big pay-per-view content creator events. But was this the fault of the organisers, who struggled to get eyes on some of the best talent that they've seen in their respective weight divisions? Does boxing rely on content creators?</p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Mosaddek Abu</li><li>Harvey Allen</li><li>Morgan Jameson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/all-eyes-on-us-amateurs-v-influencers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5599bc33-92ba-4002-883b-3bda628545a9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/23100ae2-9722-4422-bf68-b7d07a0734d9/WoW-S3E1-All-Eyes-On-Us-Amateurs-vs-Influencers.mp3" length="28308133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Sunderland v Newcastle v Middlesborough: North East Passion</title><itunes:title>Sunderland v Newcastle v Middlesborough: North East Passion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Middlesborough fans are also passionate and loyal, but they're on a level below the Sunderland/Newcastle derby - which is no disgrace, given Sunderland and Newcastle have perhaps the best rivalry in the whole world.</p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, join us as we explore the three teams behind this 'North East Passion'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Josh Bell</li><li>Tom Kelly-Hansford</li><li>Josh Metcalfe</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Middlesborough fans are also passionate and loyal, but they're on a level below the Sunderland/Newcastle derby - which is no disgrace, given Sunderland and Newcastle have perhaps the best rivalry in the whole world.</p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, join us as we explore the three teams behind this 'North East Passion'.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Josh Bell</li><li>Tom Kelly-Hansford</li><li>Josh Metcalfe</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/sunderland-newcastle-middlesborough-north-east-passion]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">49c26e19-ecec-4503-902f-de4d7768ef6f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/01887239-4dc9-42eb-871b-76557e3d4fab/Word-on-Wearside-S2E12-Sunderland-Newcastle-Middlesborough.mp3" length="20323534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Men&apos;s Mental Health</title><itunes:title>Men&apos;s Mental Health</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is men's mental health in crisis? 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With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 experience as a worker at mental health charity Andy's Man Club.</p><p><strong>Trigger Warning: </strong>Please be aware that this episode of Word on Wearside involves discussing men's mental health and suicide.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Will Jeffries</li><li>Jamie Leadbitter</li><li>James Young</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/mens-mental-health]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">64bed9ba-b656-4cae-a086-158eb2b2d74e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e0cc2c4e-4f9d-4ca2-8d62-786bb47c6537/Word-on-Wearside-S2E11-Men-s-Mental-Health.mp3" length="19943481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</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>Upcoming Fixtures</title><itunes:title>Upcoming Fixtures</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Callum Close</li><li>Dom Frank</li><li>Liam Rafferty</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Callum Close</li><li>Dom Frank</li><li>Liam Rafferty</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/upcoming-fixtures]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b81c65c-0c67-4f4f-916b-03d5b1a702c6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c751d6be-a618-4933-9261-071592d71914/Word-on-Wearside-S2E10-Upcoming-Fixtures.mp3" length="19445534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</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>Newcastle&apos;s January Signings</title><itunes:title>Newcastle&apos;s January Signings</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 reporter Joel Bland.&nbsp;</p><p>In light of the ten month ban for former midfielder Sandro Tonali, who admitted to allegations of illegal gambling, this position is a priority for Newcastle to fill. But who could replace him, and how will this shift affect the lineup?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Joe Hannen</li><li>Josh Kirtley</li><li>Dylan Richardson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 reporter Joel Bland.&nbsp;</p><p>In light of the ten month ban for former midfielder Sandro Tonali, who admitted to allegations of illegal gambling, this position is a priority for Newcastle to fill. But who could replace him, and how will this shift affect the lineup?</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Joe Hannen</li><li>Josh Kirtley</li><li>Dylan Richardson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/newcastles-january-signings]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dd690043-2388-4b1d-ba1d-8e406bb7c7bb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5de1759e-bf3f-4cff-866d-d329dd807107/Word-on-Wearside-S2E8-Premiere-League-Previews.mp3" length="21557575" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Impact of A.I. on Emerging Designers in the North East</title><itunes:title>The Impact of A.I. on Emerging Designers in the North East</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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?</p><p>We have spoken to two people in the industry to help us find out if A.I. really impacts emerging designers in the North East, and how we can future-proof ourselves in this changing industry.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Lucy Baker</li><li>Maddy Ciaraldi</li><li>Maia Olusanya</li><li>Jessica Thompson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. 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Could this be even tougher for us northerners?</p><p>We have spoken to two people in the industry to help us find out if A.I. really impacts emerging designers in the North East, and how we can future-proof ourselves in this changing industry.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Lucy Baker</li><li>Maddy Ciaraldi</li><li>Maia Olusanya</li><li>Jessica Thompson</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/the-impact-of-a-i-on-emerging-designers-in-the-north-east]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f57ed835-1eb8-438e-aef6-33e407084499</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a27d1005-cf42-4fcc-8195-9140b6204cae/Word-on-Wearside-S2E7-The-Impact-of-AI-on-Emerging-Designers-in.mp3" length="32907133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Euro 2024 - A Look Ahead</title><itunes:title>Euro 2024 - A Look Ahead</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A multi-national episode, as representatives from England (Jack), Germany (Annika), and Albania (Marlind) discuss their countries' chances at the summer's Euro tournament.</p><p>With analysis from BBC's Guy Mowbray, and The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Jack Austwicke</li><li>Annika Böttcher</li><li>Marlind Ymeri</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A multi-national episode, as representatives from England (Jack), Germany (Annika), and Albania (Marlind) discuss their countries' chances at the summer's Euro tournament.</p><p>With analysis from BBC's Guy Mowbray, and The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Jack Austwicke</li><li>Annika Böttcher</li><li>Marlind Ymeri</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/euros-2024]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">52999938-87ee-4170-a0f2-6d149ae44d6f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/aeea8fdf-f95f-46ad-9c94-6526b78465ce/Word-on-Wearside-S2E6-Euro-2024-A-Look-Ahead.mp3" length="21555645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Horrific Horrors</title><itunes:title>Horrific Horrors</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whether it’s a gory slasher, or a suspenseful thriller, the world of horror is as varied as it is terrifying.&nbsp; And, with a constant stream of films produced, it can be difficult to find the choicest cuts.</p><p>There are podcasts out there showcasing the highest quality horror, as well as new releases; they’re well-made, well-informed productions, by professional horror fans.</p><p>But this is not that, and we are not professionals. This is not new, this is not good, this is the worst of the worst - the bottom of the bargain bin - that is schlocky, goofy, just plain stupid horror.</p><p>We’ve got three awful nasties on the skewer for you today, and, let me tell you, they were suffering. If we never watch these movies again, good, because they’re terrible: Zombeavers, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and Killer Sofa.</p><p>And for more insight, we’ve partnered with Sunderland-based horror filmmaker and YouTube video-essayist Dan Drambles.</p><p><strong>Trigger Warning: </strong>The subject matter in the films discussed is considered explicit. Listeners sensitive to topics such as violence, swearing, gore, or nudity should be advised to take precaution.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Declan McCourt</li><li>Divine Njoume</li><li>William Pollock</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether it’s a gory slasher, or a suspenseful thriller, the world of horror is as varied as it is terrifying.&nbsp; And, with a constant stream of films produced, it can be difficult to find the choicest cuts.</p><p>There are podcasts out there showcasing the highest quality horror, as well as new releases; they’re well-made, well-informed productions, by professional horror fans.</p><p>But this is not that, and we are not professionals. This is not new, this is not good, this is the worst of the worst - the bottom of the bargain bin - that is schlocky, goofy, just plain stupid horror.</p><p>We’ve got three awful nasties on the skewer for you today, and, let me tell you, they were suffering. If we never watch these movies again, good, because they’re terrible: Zombeavers, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and Killer Sofa.</p><p>And for more insight, we’ve partnered with Sunderland-based horror filmmaker and YouTube video-essayist Dan Drambles.</p><p><strong>Trigger Warning: </strong>The subject matter in the films discussed is considered explicit. Listeners sensitive to topics such as violence, swearing, gore, or nudity should be advised to take precaution.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Declan McCourt</li><li>Divine Njoume</li><li>William Pollock</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/horrific-horrors]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">22f296c0-cf48-45ab-986a-b14c669765d6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/377be315-af2c-4f38-9e01-0e27e3c8acda/Word-on-Wearside-S2E5-Horrific-Horrors.mp3" length="26000106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Show Racism the Red Card</title><itunes:title>Show Racism the Red Card</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Racism has always been a problem in football, however in recent years there has been a rise in racially motivated incidents.</p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, we speak about the problem, the impact it has, and the Sunderland based charity <a href="https://www.theredcard.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Show Racism the Red Card</strong></a>, who are fighting to put an end to racism in football.</p><p><strong>Content Warning: </strong>Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to racial abuse and other racially sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Paul Hughes</li><li>Tom Nichols</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Racism has always been a problem in football, however in recent years there has been a rise in racially motivated incidents.</p><p>In this episode of Word on Wearside, we speak about the problem, the impact it has, and the Sunderland based charity <a href="https://www.theredcard.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Show Racism the Red Card</strong></a>, who are fighting to put an end to racism in football.</p><p><strong>Content Warning: </strong>Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to racial abuse and other racially sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Paul Hughes</li><li>Tom Nichols</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/show-racism-the-red-card]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4518568a-b268-442f-b26a-eb7dc52ca5fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3a23308c-09be-4aea-b058-a75f841a9ab6/Word-on-Wearside-S2E4-Show-Racism-the-Red-Card.mp3" length="21161092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Pickles &amp; Paddles</title><itunes:title>Pickles &amp; Paddles</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever heard of Pickleball? Join us, Ryan &amp; Tom, in 'Pickles and Paddles', a short and dynamic episode of Word on Wearside as well delve into the exciting world of Pickleball, a fast-growing sport captivating the North East of England.</p><p>We take you behind the scenes, sharing firsthand experiences from our interviews with the vibrant members of the Sunderland Pickleball Panthers Club. Dive into the heart of the game from our time playing court-side.</p><p>We sit down with Val Vladea, the North East Regional Director of <a href="https://www.pickleballengland.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Pickleball England</strong></a>, giving unique insights into the sport's growth.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Tom Bullock</li><li>Ryan O'Hara</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever heard of Pickleball? Join us, Ryan &amp; Tom, in 'Pickles and Paddles', a short and dynamic episode of Word on Wearside as well delve into the exciting world of Pickleball, a fast-growing sport captivating the North East of England.</p><p>We take you behind the scenes, sharing firsthand experiences from our interviews with the vibrant members of the Sunderland Pickleball Panthers Club. Dive into the heart of the game from our time playing court-side.</p><p>We sit down with Val Vladea, the North East Regional Director of <a href="https://www.pickleballengland.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Pickleball England</strong></a>, giving unique insights into the sport's growth.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Tom Bullock</li><li>Ryan O'Hara</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/pickles-paddles]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e6777c1-06dc-4a27-95fd-8c4451198519</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08b28f34-8a47-496c-9f56-d81e9e877b05/Word-on-Wearside-S2E3-Pickles-and-Paddles.mp3" length="16198756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Cost of Living Crisis</title><itunes:title>Cost of Living Crisis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today on Word on Wearside, we will be discussing the current cost of living crisis, the origin of the 'North-South divide', and asking the public in Sunderland how they've been affected by it.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Adam Beresford</li><li>Liam Caffry</li><li>Matthew McKenry</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on Word on Wearside, we will be discussing the current cost of living crisis, the origin of the 'North-South divide', and asking the public in Sunderland how they've been affected by it.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Adam Beresford</li><li>Liam Caffry</li><li>Matthew McKenry</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/cost-of-living-crisis]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">56ae9761-bdd9-41aa-96ea-c091205ec20c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/000293e8-5293-4859-914a-c62c41035f0c/Word-on-Wearside-S2E2-Cost-of-Living-Crisis.mp3" length="15075123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Sad Burnley Rejects</title><itunes:title>Sad Burnley Rejects</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The rise of South Shields has been nothing short of meteoric in recent years, but little is known about how the Mariners got where they are.</p><p>We spoke with <a href="https://SouthShieldsF.C." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>South Shields F.C.</strong></a>'s Head of Media and Communications Dan Prince, and players John Lufudu and Lirak Hasani, to find out more.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Dom Aberdeen</li><li>Toby Phipps</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The rise of South Shields has been nothing short of meteoric in recent years, but little is known about how the Mariners got where they are.</p><p>We spoke with <a href="https://SouthShieldsF.C." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>South Shields F.C.</strong></a>'s Head of Media and Communications Dan Prince, and players John Lufudu and Lirak Hasani, to find out more.</p><p><strong>The team behind this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Dom Aberdeen</li><li>Toby Phipps</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/word-on-wearside/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Word on Wearside</strong></a> is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a>&nbsp;podcast, produced by journalism students at the University of Sunderland. With teaching supervision by <a href="https://jaysykesmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lecturer in Audio, Jay Sykes</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/sad-burnley-rejects]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">18a76623-ece3-4e15-94be-5d9224abfae2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a3bb94d3-3098-4834-a83e-bfad23c8e3a1/Word-on-Wearside-S2E1-Sad-Burnley-Rejects.mp3" length="20975327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Social Media and Diet Culture</title><itunes:title>Social Media and Diet Culture</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to unhealthy eating habits, diet culture, and eating disorders throughout. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected by these topics are advised to take precaution.</em></p><p>There has been recent heightened attention surrounding body image and diet culture on social media. By discussing celebrities such as Kate Moss and the Kardashians, and current diet trends on TikTok, Beth and Holly guide you through the effects of social media on diet culture.</p><p>The Team:</p><ul><li>Poppy Johnston</li><li>Holly Miller</li><li>Beth Morrell</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spark Sunderland</a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to unhealthy eating habits, diet culture, and eating disorders throughout. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected by these topics are advised to take precaution.</em></p><p>There has been recent heightened attention surrounding body image and diet culture on social media. By discussing celebrities such as Kate Moss and the Kardashians, and current diet trends on TikTok, Beth and Holly guide you through the effects of social media on diet culture.</p><p>The Team:</p><ul><li>Poppy Johnston</li><li>Holly Miller</li><li>Beth Morrell</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spark Sunderland</a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/social-media-and-diet-culture]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7953c615-1419-46d0-b855-5f1b1ae0dc0e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/179421d4-1506-4504-a52b-56fd5d21c672/Holly-Beth-Poppy-Podcast-5-copy-44-mixdown.mp3" length="14427536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Is Newcastle&apos;s Success Bought or Earned?</title><itunes:title>Is Newcastle&apos;s Success Bought or Earned?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join Christian, Ben, and Adam, as they discuss the Newcastle Takeover by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and whether the club's success has been earned or bought. This spirited debate looks into the varied reactions from fans and supporters.</p><p><strong>The Team</strong></p><ul><li>Christian Casey,</li><li>Ben Pescod,</li><li>Adam Scorer</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Christian, Ben, and Adam, as they discuss the Newcastle Takeover by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and whether the club's success has been earned or bought. This spirited debate looks into the varied reactions from fans and supporters.</p><p><strong>The Team</strong></p><ul><li>Christian Casey,</li><li>Ben Pescod,</li><li>Adam Scorer</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/is-newcastles-success-bought-or-earned]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">60396423-a35c-43e2-8b35-8420d05454e7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/01301e06-bfbb-43fd-97de-5875d70da6e9/Word-on-Wearside-Is-Newcastle-s-Success-Bought-or-Earned.mp3" length="20394702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Cost of Living Crisis - A Student Perspective</title><itunes:title>The Cost of Living Crisis - A Student Perspective</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we’ll be talking about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting students in the North-east. Featuring interviews with Oladimeji Adepoju (Prince), the President of Wellbeing with the University of Sunderland Students' Union, and members of Sunderland's student population.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Caitlin Anderson</li><li>Charlotte Burdon</li><li>Gina Carr</li><li>Chloe Gudgin</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we’ll be talking about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting students in the North-east. Featuring interviews with Oladimeji Adepoju (Prince), the President of Wellbeing with the University of Sunderland Students' Union, and members of Sunderland's student population.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Caitlin Anderson</li><li>Charlotte Burdon</li><li>Gina Carr</li><li>Chloe Gudgin</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/the-cost-of-living-crisis-a-student-perspective]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">11487966-6f64-4464-8d2a-9195a6c1ba59</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/05a81b59-9c89-4c4b-a3af-36faa5dcbb3c/Word-on-Wearside-Cost-of-Living-A-Student-Perspective.mp3" length="14906094" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Sunderland &apos;Til I Die, Back Alive</title><itunes:title>Sunderland &apos;Til I Die, Back Alive</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A look back and ahead to the third series of the hit Netflix series Sunderland 'Til I Die, featuring interviews with Sky Sports' Tom White, and SAFC supporters network Spirit of '37.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Andrew Beharie</li><li>Christopher Mills</li><li>Sam Pringle</li><li>Lauren Taylor</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A look back and ahead to the third series of the hit Netflix series Sunderland 'Til I Die, featuring interviews with Sky Sports' Tom White, and SAFC supporters network Spirit of '37.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Andrew Beharie</li><li>Christopher Mills</li><li>Sam Pringle</li><li>Lauren Taylor</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/sunderland-til-i-die-back-alive]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">92f80ed9-a049-4913-ae36-661846c9c4b2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/568cf4e1-e8e9-4843-957d-2944a8b93ae8/Word-on-Wearside-Sunderland-Til-I-Die-Back-Alive.mp3" length="19408686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Art, Sports, and Mental Health</title><itunes:title>Art, Sports, and Mental Health</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we take a look at two local services that provide alternative mental health support to Sunderland Communities:</p><ul><li><strong>17Nineteen</strong> is a community arts organisation that works with art to engage with the community.</li><li><strong>The Foundation of Light</strong> is a part of Sunderland Football Club and they provide support through organised sport.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Marvelous Adenekan</li><li>Liam Charlton</li><li>Connor Crampton</li><li>Jennifer Igbafen</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we take a look at two local services that provide alternative mental health support to Sunderland Communities:</p><ul><li><strong>17Nineteen</strong> is a community arts organisation that works with art to engage with the community.</li><li><strong>The Foundation of Light</strong> is a part of Sunderland Football Club and they provide support through organised sport.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Marvelous Adenekan</li><li>Liam Charlton</li><li>Connor Crampton</li><li>Jennifer Igbafen</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/art-sports-and-mental-health]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fdf8064b-e406-4c56-bd16-bcef8cfe89cc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/faef458e-cf80-428d-85c3-8bd214a685bd/Word-on-Wearside-Art-Sport-and-Mental-Health.mp3" length="21473646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>True Hatred: How the Derby Has Affected Football Fans</title><itunes:title>True Hatred: How the Derby Has Affected Football Fans</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kieron, Nathan and Paul explore what the Tyne and Wear derby means to them while appreciating whether there may be such a level playing field any time soon.</p><p>This episode investigates how the lack of a competitive fixture since 2016 has grown supporters weary, or alternatively fiery, in the hope of a derby match.</p><p>The biggest question, meanwhile, is what do Sunderland have to do to try and make it back to the Premier League, where their Saudi Arabian-backed neighbours await?</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Nathan Bell</li><li>Kieron Gilmour</li><li>Paul Hughes</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kieron, Nathan and Paul explore what the Tyne and Wear derby means to them while appreciating whether there may be such a level playing field any time soon.</p><p>This episode investigates how the lack of a competitive fixture since 2016 has grown supporters weary, or alternatively fiery, in the hope of a derby match.</p><p>The biggest question, meanwhile, is what do Sunderland have to do to try and make it back to the Premier League, where their Saudi Arabian-backed neighbours await?</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Nathan Bell</li><li>Kieron Gilmour</li><li>Paul Hughes</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/true-hatred-how-the-derby-has-affected-football-fans]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f1a43a2f-312c-494d-b68e-295c2d308260</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9de07930-f63a-4404-891c-b3e0dd1f3658/3rd8orNExcDmhmc5WJHupBLS.png"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0c4c3b52-6f16-4e6a-bd97-d9f6afd85d8d/Word-on-Wearside-True-Hatred.mp3" length="17215363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>In from the Cold: Sunderland&apos;s Warm Spaces</title><itunes:title>In from the Cold: Sunderland&apos;s Warm Spaces</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Warm spaces, often called warm banks, have been slowly popping up in the news over the last few weeks, but what exactly are they? We answer that question by speaking to a Sunderland-based journalist, and someone who is helping to run a warm space in the heart of the city.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Bethany Jones</li><li>Eve Percy</li><li>Callum Rowe</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Warm spaces, often called warm banks, have been slowly popping up in the news over the last few weeks, but what exactly are they? We answer that question by speaking to a Sunderland-based journalist, and someone who is helping to run a warm space in the heart of the city.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Bethany Jones</li><li>Eve Percy</li><li>Callum Rowe</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/in-from-the-cold-sunderlands-warm-spaces]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1bfb6ff9-8c10-4282-8156-bc9ffc2820a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dfde3adf-8753-47aa-b804-3825338617a9/Word-on-Wearside-Warm-Spaces.mp3" length="17223925" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Your Mental Health Matters</title><itunes:title>Your Mental Health Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, a conversation about mental health within male football. Featuring Sunderland footballer Luke O’Nien, former Newcastle U23 goalkeeper Nathan Harker, Northern League manager Tony Fawcett, and If You Care Share founder Matthew Smith.</p><p>Luke and Nathan speak to us about their own personal mental health battles and what they have done to overcome a difficult period of their life. Tony talks about the importance of providing further support to non-league clubs.</p><p>Matthew provides an insight into the support his charity offers to the various clubs around the UK. The podcast also offers a debate around key areas of the subject.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Samuel Alton</li><li>Isaac Barnett</li><li>Callum Jacques</li><li>Adam Tones</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode, a conversation about mental health within male football. Featuring Sunderland footballer Luke O’Nien, former Newcastle U23 goalkeeper Nathan Harker, Northern League manager Tony Fawcett, and If You Care Share founder Matthew Smith.</p><p>Luke and Nathan speak to us about their own personal mental health battles and what they have done to overcome a difficult period of their life. Tony talks about the importance of providing further support to non-league clubs.</p><p>Matthew provides an insight into the support his charity offers to the various clubs around the UK. The podcast also offers a debate around key areas of the subject.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Samuel Alton</li><li>Isaac Barnett</li><li>Callum Jacques</li><li>Adam Tones</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/your-mental-health-matters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1eeb1685-07e2-4782-b758-eb2052c4ec70</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5129a95c-87b4-4efa-b82f-8d9f2ed5f03a/Word-on-Wearside-Your-Mental-Health-Matters-mixdown.mp3" length="21526962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>International Fashion</title><itunes:title>International Fashion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we are talking about international fashion culture and more particularly about fashion trends in Greece, Malaysia, Romania, and of course the UK. Four different countries with some common fashion trends. I hope you enjoy it!</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Jayne Loo</li><li>Ornela Korcari</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we are talking about international fashion culture and more particularly about fashion trends in Greece, Malaysia, Romania, and of course the UK. Four different countries with some common fashion trends. I hope you enjoy it!</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Jayne Loo</li><li>Ornela Korcari</li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-word-on-wearside/international-fashion]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8f6a7276-38d2-405d-a1f6-4c6bbf34256d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d6fe54c-e440-4dfa-a942-f91aace17547/WWtvUkhboWV50u_IK3ehmXF9.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Spark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/11f24756-acd4-475e-916a-7353a4a78aa7/Word-on-Wearside-International-Fashion.mp3" length="13775258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Spark</itunes:author></item><item><title>Homophobia in Sport</title><itunes:title>Homophobia in Sport</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>Please be aware that this episode contains some use of homophobic language, specifically use of the word "puff", at approx. 9 minutes 35 seconds. Listener discretion is advised.</em></p><p>Homophobia in football has been a talking point for years, but with the World Cup playing in Qatar the issue has never been more relevant. We will be discussing this today, including the reactions from FIFA and the fans, featuring interviews with SAFC fan Chris, and freelance BBC journalist Tommy Stewart.</p><p><strong>The Team:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Josh Edwards</strong></li><li><strong>Lewis McGarry</strong></li><li><strong>Rob Rush</strong></li></ul><br/><p>With teaching supervision by Richard Berry, Jay Sykes, and Jenny Wotherspoon, and proof-listened by Tyler Selby.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.sparksunderland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Spark Sunderland</strong></a> podcast, produced at the University of Sunderland.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Please be aware that this episode contains some use of homophobic language, specifically use of the word "puff", at approx. 9 minutes 35 seconds. 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