The Spoke

We bring you some lovely conversations with our College's finest (college) couples. Listen as we quiz them on how well (or not) they know each other. Will it end in heartbreak? We hope not!

Edited and Produced: Robert Sizer and Ellie Gregson

Presented by: Caterina Dixon and Ellie Gregson

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine's College Choir

Thanks to our college couples for talking to us!

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In this episode we tuck in to all things food. We meet Rob Jonas - the man who brings us all the delights we eat in Hall! We also read out some of your comments on your favorite Catz meals! Tasty!

Edited and Produced: Robert Sizer

Presented by: Jack Stebbing, Ellie Gregson, and Caterina Dixon

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine's College Choir

Photo: Binky Dixon

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In this episode we talk to JCR presidents past and future. What does the role involve. Who are the people vying for the top job! Listen in to find out more.

Produced: Ellie Gregson, Robert Sizer and Emily Gobet

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine's College Choir

Additional Thanks: Kazal, Eleanor, Jack and George

Photo: Binky Dixon

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In this Halloween special, Ellie and Caterina talk to Librarian Colin Higgins about the spookiest place in Catz - the Sherlock Library. Discussing ghost stories, fears, and halloween costumes, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Written and Produced: Ellie Gregson and Caterina Dixon

Edited by: Ellie Gregson

Logo: Caterina Dixon

Music and sound effects: St Catharine’s College Choir and ZapSlat

Additional Thanks: Emily Gobet, Robert Sizer, Emma McDonald, George Cristin Marks, Eleanor Taylor and Kazal Oshodi

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In this episode, recorded before Michaelmas Term began, Ellie and George discuss all things welfare. We are joined by College’s Welfare Officer Mary, as well as JCR Welfare Officers Anousha and Alex, discussing plans and coping mechanisms for the unusual term ahead.

Article elaborating on feelings of loss during lockdown recommended by Mary : https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

Written and Produced: George Cristin Marks and Ellie Gregson

Edited by: George Cristin Marks and Ellie Gregson

Logo: Caterina Dixon

Music: St Catharine's College Choir

Additional thanks: Emily Gobet, Robert Sizer, Emma McDonald

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In this episode Emily and George sit down with the outgoing senior tutor Dr Miranda Griffin to discuss lockdown, medieval french, Ian McKellen and sourdough bread.

Produced and Edited: George Cristin-Marks and Emily Gobet

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine's College Choir

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

Additional Thanks: Ellie Gregson, Robert SIzer and Emma McDonald

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In this episode of the Spoke we talk to the college Chaplain, Revd Ally Barrett, to find out more about religion, sustainability, inclusion, courage and yarn bombing. Enjoy!

Produced and Edited: Emily Gobet and Robert Sizer

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

cover art: Rachel O’Connell

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine’s College Choir

Additional thank to Emma MacDonald, George Cristin-Marks and Ellie Gregson

Yarn bombing (The Guardian):

-         https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/oct/10/graffiti-knitting

Arao, Clemens (2013) ‘From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces’

-         https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/843249C9-B1E5-BD47-A25EDBC68363B726/from-safe-spaces-to-brave-spaces.pdf

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A special episode casting an eye to the new digital Catz community that has formed over lockdown.

Owen Mcardle:

-         https://twitter.com/WheelyGoodMemes

Sean Liu:

-         https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/Minecraft

Jess Forsdyke:

-         https://www.strava.com/clubs/st-catharine-s-college-virtual-jogging-society-605467?hl=en-GB

Edited and Produced: Ellie Gregson and Robert Sizer

Jingle: Composed by Alex Wallace and performed by the St Catharine’s College Choir

Art work: Caterina Dixon

Additional Help: Emma McDonald, Emily Gobet, George Cristin-Marks

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An Interview with 2020 May Ball President Alex Denny!

Produced and Edited: Ellie Gregson and Robert Sizer

Artwork: Caterina Dixon

Music: Alex Wallace and the St Catharine's College Choir

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