'This is where we've always been going. This is our perfect ending. We shoot ourselves in the back.' In a podcast starting as chaotically as the Mistress herself, WhoSoc examines the rise and fall of Missy, with World Enough and Time / The Doctor Falls (2017), and audio drama, The Lumiat (2020).

A milestone podcast as Ben and Jack celebrate the 50th episode of the Knockout Podcast. They discuss all the fallout from the Edwards-Muhammad card - eye pokes, DQ and knockouts galore. They then look forward to Brunson-Holland coming up at the weekend. Can Holland shout and 'meme knockout' his way to another victory or will the improving Derek Brunson prove too much for the Californian mad man. 

Today we are joined by Chapter presidents from the Federal University for Latin American Integration, the U.S.-Pakistan Center For Advanced Studies In Energy, and the University of Port Harcourt to talk about issues such as reaching the younger generation, making change, and supporting the Latin-America Student Energy Summit.

In this week's show, Will and Ben pay tribute to Sarah Everard, and examine the reaction to the Sussex's explosive interview and Biden's COVID-19 support package. After giving a roundup of the UK's COVID news this week, they discuss some of the wackier news stories of the week.

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast may contain content that some may find distressing.

Molly Stazicker talks to Dr Burrell, of the Sociology Department, about the prevalence of male violence and what measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of incidences of male aggression. 

With the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 looming, the security consequences of the most infamous terrorist attack in history still loom large. Yet, following the deep misgivings of the Iraq War (2003), nations are struggling to confront the biggest issues of the modern era. Whether it be pandemics or climate catastrophe, the mechanisms to deal with humanity's gravest problems look increasingly weak. Joshua Guillen is joined by Paul Rogers, author, and expert on international peace and security studies, to give his insight on this controversial issue.

In an incredibly exciting episode, Lauren and Chloe are joined by Hild Bede alumni and broadcasting legend Gabby Logan to discuss her journey from Durham to the BBC and the role of women in sport. We talk to other leading members of Hild Bede’s sporting community in a conversation ranging from representation and body image, to making the most of every opportunity - even the occasional hangover!

In the week of Mother's Day, WhoSoc's theme is fathers (who wrote this schedule? Oh yeah, me), examining The Keeper of Traken (1981) and Father's Day (2005).

Short interviews with the ECO DU project leaders hosted by Eloise. This year our exec and members have been working on various projects to improve and promote sustainability within DU, including rewilding college grounds, pushing for reforms to the curriculum, making international connections through the Climate Students network, and producing a new journal, the Echo.

Ben and Jack are back for another episode of The Knockout Podcast. They discuss all the fallout from UFC 259, from Jan Błachowicz's stunning performance against Israel Adesanya to another Herb Dean howler... and everything in between. They also look forward to Leon Edwards's long-awaited return to the Octagon this weekend against Belal Muhammad. Enjoy!