ROARBites

In today's episode, we're joined by Flo Wilkes, a Pharmacology student at King's with a rapidly growing online social media presence. Flo is an established musician, singer, songwriter and loyal band member. When she's not on stage, you'll likely find her at the heart of KMT (King's Musical Theatre Society), whether thats performing, or working on exciting projects behind the scenes.

Produced by Lydia Bruce

Interviewed by Niamh Cunningham

Music by Hugh Wilson

In this episode, we are joined by ROAR's own Penelope Spencer Simpson. Penelope has been increasingly involved in student journalism throughout her time at King's College London. Now, as the current Deputy Editor-in-Chief, she takes an active role in managing the media side of student news, while continuing to work on investigations. Alongside her role at ROAR, Penelope has recently begun working as a content creator for Sir Ed Davey MP.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Emma Millen. Emma is a radio presenter and audio producer from the North East who has built an exciting career in broadcasting. After discovering her passion for radio through student broadcasting at the University of Sunderland, Emma went on to work with the BBC, presenting on stations including BBC Radio Newcastle, BBC Radio Tees and BBC Radio 1.

Alongside presenting, Emma has worked across podcasts, documentaries and audio production, developing a career that combines creativity, storytelling and a genuine love for radio.

In this episode, Emma shares her journey into broadcasting, the opportunities and challenges she has faced along the way, and what it takes to build a career in the industry.

Check out what Emma is up to!

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Original Intro Music: Composed by Hugh Wilson

Podcast Production & Editing: Lydia Bruce

This week, we’re joined by Ruby Bruce, a 4th year Geography student and proud member of Edinburgh University's ‘Wild Swimming’ society. Known on their socials as the ‘Blue Tits’, the society runs frequent meet ups from their weekly Sunday swims to pizza socials and games nights. Wild swimming isn't just a university society for Ruby, it's a passion. In this episode, Ruby reflects on her time in Blue Tits, the importance of community at university, and how wild swimming has impacted her life.

This week,  we’re joined by Serena Tedros, a London-born entrepreneur and recent graduate whose journey spans neuroscience, global healthcare, and now the world of food start-ups. Raised in Walworth Road and Elephant and Castle, Serena studied Neuroscience at King's College London during the Covid era before going on to complete a master’s in Global Healthcare Management at University College London. After finishing a life sciences strategy consulting internship, she has since pivoted toward entrepreneurship, launching her own protein ball business, currently selling through pop-ups and a van across London, with plans to expand. In this conversation, Serena reflects on navigating career uncertainty, learning through failure, and building something of her own, while also opening up about experiences with dyslexia and ADHD, major personal decisions during the pandemic, and the realities of carving out a path that doesn’t follow a straight line.

This week, we’re joined by Jon Day, a London-born writer, critic, and academic who teaches English and creative writing at King’s College London. Jon is known for his work in creative non-fiction, where he explores themes of place, memory, and nature. In this conversation, Jon reflects on his approach to writing and criticism, shares insights from his experiences as a contributor to the Financial Times and The London Review of Books, and discusses how his interests shape both his literary work and his teaching.

King's College London's official student publication, Roar News sits down with 19 year old engineering undergraduate student with experience talking for TEDx.

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Hosted and presented by Lydia Bruce

Music production by Hugh Wilson

Executive production by Leah Napier-Raikes