Getting To Know You

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Get to know Sean, Kristiana and Adam as they share their fondest music memories and talk about why music is so important to them. To get to know the city, they went to Pop Recs, Sunderland’s greatest music hub.

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course.

This episode was produced by Sean Michael, Kristiana Zunde and Adam Jackson

Music by Uppbeat.io –

Links

• PopRecs Twitter - Follow PopRecs to find out more about their venue and events
• MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting | The University of Sunderland - Like this show? We make it on our MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course.

Our Podcasts

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Did you know that one of oldest churches in England is right next to the University Campus at St Peters?

Well, Maryam and Nathaniel take you on a tour of St. Peter’s Church to discover its history and to get to know each other as they explore the church.

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Are people born as sports fans? How big of a football city is Sunderland? And how long can a smoggie last in the home end of the Stadium of Light?

In this episode of Getting to Know You, students Daniel and Dom explore the city along with their love of football. Join them a journey through their own history of football supporting whilst en route to the Sunderland vs Blackpool Championship match (Spoiler alert: it was a draw)

Find more episodes at https://www.sparksunderland.com/podcasts

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Welcome to Season 3 of Getting to Know You.

This episode features interviews with The Bunker’s Kenny Sanger and Independent’s Ben Richardson. They talk music, gigs, and the bond that has developed between Hope (a Punk) and Shaun (a rap producer). 

Hope and Shaun visit The Bunker and Independent to learn about music production and live music venues in Sunderland, something they both enjoy.

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. Produced by Hope Lynes and Shaun Boyle.

The Bunker: https://bunkeruk.com/ 

Independent: https://www.facebook.com/independentsunderland/ 

Music by Uppbeat.io

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In this first episode, Endurance and Jack take you through their historical discoveries in Sunderland whilst also getting to know each other.

Produced by Jack Murphy and Endurance Idowu with music from Upbeat.io

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. To find more episodes go to https://www.sparksunderland.com

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Welcome to to the last episode of Season 1 where Mitch recaps on what you might have missed. This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland.

Produced by Mitchell Stevenson.

Music by Uppbeat.io – To find out more about more about the course visit and join us next year, visit https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate-radio/

Season 2 – Kat and Robert

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Welcome to Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there's still more to discover and more to share about our great city. This time culture cultures Robert and Kat mix things up and share their passions for all things cultural.

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. Produced by Kat Thompson and Robert Wilson Baker.

Music by Uppbeat.io – To find out more about more about the course visit and join us next year, visit https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate-radio/

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Welcome the 3rd episode in Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there's still more to discover as sports fans Elisha and Jaden head down to Silksworth.

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. Produced by Elisha Ajayi and Jaden Steele. Music by Uppbeat.io – To find out more about more about the course visit and join us next year, visit https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate-radio/

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Welcome to Season 2. Last season everything and everyone was new but there's still more to discover as Lottie and Cameron break the rules a little bit and head down the coast to Seaham.

This podcast series has been made by students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting course at the University of Sunderland. Produced by Lottie Steele and Cameron Connor. Music by Uppbeat.io – To find out more about more about the course visit and join us next year, visit https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate-radio/