Bursting The Bubble

Bursting The Bubble

By Harry, Ella and MariaSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Bursting The Bubble episodes

  • Spirituality, TripAdvisor and Scrooge Essays
    In the last episode before Christmas, Harry and Ella discuss school leading up to the holidays, with many people choosing to stay off. They also share their thoughts on spirituality, talking about ghosts and supernatural experiences, and Ella gives Harry an introduction to witchcraft. Finally, they answer your questions!
    44 min
  • Social Media, Bowling Names and OriBAGmi

    This week, Harry and Ella reflect on their self isolation and discuss returning to school. They talk online lessons, workload and their reactions to being allowed outdoors! They also share their views on social media, evaluating its benefits against the negatives of trolling, fake news and mental health effects.

    38 min
  • Conspiracy Theories, Christmas Rules and H2O
    In this episode, Harry, Ella and Maria share their feelings as we leave national lockdown and reenter the tiered system. They discuss the relaxation of restrictions over the Christmas period and Harry and Ella give an update on their self isolation. Also, they talk all things conspiracy theories, delving deep into some of the most popular and revealing their views.
    36 min
  • Reality TV, Self Isolation and Gamed Out
    Episode 3 sees Harry and Ella reveal that they have to self isolate for 2 weeks following a positive coronavirus case in their year group! Along with Maria, they react to their online learning timetable and discuss coping strategies. On a lighter note, they talk reality TV, sharing their favourite shows but also looking at the negativity and trolling closely related to the genre.
    31 min
  • Music, Conference Room B and Airport Security Songs
    This week, Harry, Ella and Maria talk about a topic they all love: music.
    They share their personal tastes, joint favourites and do their very own Desert Island Discs! They also discuss the news of a Coronavirus vaccine being developed and give an update on their schools’ Coronavirus rules.
    43 min
  • Lockdown 2, Ella’s 15th and Big Mac n Cheese
    Harry, Ella and Maria are back for Series 2! In this first episode, they discuss what they’ve been up to over the break and celebrate Ella turning 15. Inevitably, the main topic of conversation is England’s second national lockdown; they evaluate the timing, rules and effect on schools. They also share their views on the US election results and answer more of your questions.
    30 min
  • Careers, Dancing Politicians and Teacher Names
    In the final episode of Series 1, Harry, Ella and Maria review their first half term back at school. They discuss the Government’s new three-tiered local lockdown system and Rishi Sunak’s comments about the arts. Returning guest Jess, Harry’s sister and Year 13 student, talks about being sent home to self isolate and we react to what you hate most about the world.
    29 min
  • International Schooling, Beanie Babies and Nakd Bars
    In this episode, Harry, Ella and Maria evaluate the English school system and compare it to others around the world, taking into account exams, curriculum and school hours. They also discuss the news that Trump has tested positive for Coronavirus as well as the increasing workload being set by teachers.
    32 min
  • Coronavirus Predictions, Harry’s Birthday and Metaphors
    It’s a special episode this week as Harry turns 15! He answers some of your quickfire questions and discusses his birthday celebrations cancelled by Coronavirus. Ella, Maria and him give a general school update around strictness since the sharp increase in virus cases and ponder over when we will get back to life without the worry of a pandemic.
    32 min

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‘Bursting The Bubble’ is the brand new podcast all about returning to school after 6 months at home during a global pandemic! Join teen hosts Harry, Ella and Maria as they share their thoughts on…