A long promised interview with our good friend James, who provides a detailed account of his time at uni, particularly focusing on his decision to stop studying medicine at uni and taking some time out to travel and see the world. A really enjoyable and deeply insightful conversation which we really hope you enjoy! 

The UK has a renown culture for "binge drinking" and youth culture certainly perpetuates this. This episode provides an initial examination of alcohol consumption and peer pressure, discussing our experiences with drinking and providing insight into the issues surrounding excessive drinking among young people. 

This podcast focuses on smartphone use among young people, and juxtaposes nicely with the the last podcast, which was on the topic of reading. We will explore both the positive and negative effects on smartphone usage, especially the impact it has on sleep, and in turn, health. Are smartphones helpful or harmful for teens/young adults? We have also got 2 new segments to the podcast after asking for feedback from friends on how to spice it up a little. Thus, we have introduced the 'Pointless Fact of the Day', as well as finishing with a motivational quote each to take into the rest of your day. 

This episode brings a discussion on reading (books thats is). We all understand that it's important, so why is there such a disconnect amongst teens? An acknowledgement of the rise of audiobooks is also present and if this should be seen as a substitute for reading printed books. A gentle reminder that we all should all try and read for at least 20 minutes per day, and how this can drastically improve our lives.

A more in-depth conversation about the North-South divide, with a focus on the economic imbalance and the notion of a Northern Powerhouse. The main body of the conversation will revolve around HS2 and whether it is really necessary; should funding instead be given to education and local infrastructure in the Northern regions?

Exploring the North-South divide in uni life (at Bristol and Edinburgh specifically) and the prejudice against the northern accent. A more relaxed conversation to help us initially explore this prominent issue.

This is the first 'interview' episode, where I sit down with my dear friend Tom to discuss his life up to the present. The discussion mainly focuses around the field of law - why he chose to pursue this path and how competitive it is coming out of university. 

A general discussion about the subject of Geography and why it gets the stigma it does at school and uni. Also, a brief discussion around the subject of History as well.

The first podcast - discussing A-levels and failure.