Content Warning - This episode discusses themes and experiences that some viewers may find unsettling.

Timothy Cho has an unforgettable story to tell. After escaping North Korea, at the second attempt, Tim has built himself a life here in Greater Manchester as a global speaker on the issues of human rights within his home country.

From his arrival in Bolton 15 years ago, to learning English from the back of sports pages to then graduating from our Politics programme after three years of grit and determination, we cover his fascinating story in depth.

Trust us, this is an interview like no other.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms and can be watched in their entirety at the official YouTube channel of the University of Salford.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Rowena Grant, Elizabeth Theaker and Akelia Hewitt

Podcast edited by Elizabeth Theaker, Akelia Hewitt and Loughlan Campbell

Film edited by Tom Walters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording now from MediaCity, the Talking Salford podcast welcomes journalist, filmmaker and presenter Amber Haque to Radio Studio A.

From being inspired to be a journalist as a child by a BBC Panorama documentary, to getting the chance to front her own doc to the impact that the Asian Media Awards has had on diversity in the media industry, Amber talks through it all with us. And there's also time to get her hot takes on best places to see live music in the city.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms and can be watched in their entirety at the official YouTube channel of the University of Salford.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Elizabeth Theaker and Akelia Hewitt

Podcast edit by Elizabeth Theaker and Akelia Hewitt

Filmed and edited by Tom Walters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From making music in his bedroom as a student and asking artists around the world to sing over his beats to working with Digital Farm Animals, BA Popular Music and Recording graduate Matt Woodburn (otherwise known by his stage name, Mattu) has had an inspirational career to date.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into his musical journey, how a chance conversation with a lecturer made sure he didn't give up on music, why TikTok is changing the music industry and how he balances his double life as a touring drummer for pop group New Hope Club.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms and can be watched in their entirety at the official YouTube channel of the University of Salford.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Akelia Hewitt

Podcast edit by Elizabeth Theaker

Filmed and edited by Tom Walters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Mollie Balshaw and Rebekah Beasley, two Fine Art graduates who have formed Short Supply - an artist-led organisation that runs exhibitions, talks and workshops to help emerging artists in the North West get the recognition they deserve.

In this episode, we discuss their experience on Salford's Fine Art course, what Short Supply is all about and why they felt it was needed to help art graduates find their way into the creative sectors.

We also talk through tips on how to win over your lecturers with food and get their take on what the best chippy is in Salford!

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms and can be watched in their entirety at the official YouTube channel of the University of Salford.

CREDITS

Host: Loughlan Campbell

Producer: Akelia Hewitt

Podcast edit by: Akelia Hewitt

Filmed and edited by: Tom Walters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Talking Salford.

This is a new official podcast from The University of Salford in which we interview some of the most interesting and celebrated members of our alumni about their time at Salford and how it has impacted their careers.

You can also watch each episode by heading to the official University of Salford YouTube Channel.

For our first guest, we welcome back journalist and neurodiversity consultant Nick Ransom back to campus. Nick graduated from our BA Television and Radio Production programme in 2018 and has since gone on to work on a number of groundbreaking television projects including the BBC documentary Inside our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham.

Nick found out he was autistic in his second year of University and went on to found the Neurodiverse Media Community group to make neurodiversity more visible in the media industry.

If you like what you heard, make sure you subscribe to hear all future episodes of the Talking Salford podcast!

CREDITS

Host: Loughlan Campbell

Producer: Elizabeth Theaker and Akelia Hewitt

Podcast edit by: Elizabeth Theaker

Filmed and edited by: Tom Walters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.