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Original Pilot Material...from The Social

Unique experiences and stories from around the UK, created by new podcasting talent. Brought to you by BBC The Social.

Sounds,24 episodes

Episodes

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Series 3: Gaming
GAMING: Why Aren't Loot Boxes Considered To Be Gambling?
Jordan Middler finds out why loot boxes cause so much controversy and worry to gamers.
09 Mar 2020,15 mins
Series 3: Gaming
GAMING: The Positive Power of Gaming On Our Minds
When Elle changed career she kept hearing the same old negative stereotypes about gaming.
09 Apr 2020,25 mins
Series 3: Gaming
GAMING: How Donkey Kong Became A Trans Icon
Gaming journalist Laura Kate Dale explains how a 57hr stream brought hope to a community
09 Apr 2020,20 mins
Series 3: Gaming
GAMING: From Shop Floor to Developer: The TripleJump Podcast Takeover
Two very different stories of going from playing games... to making them for a living.
09 Apr 2020,24 mins
Series 3: Gaming
GAMING: The Realities Of Being An Esports Professional
Delayed operations, grieving through huge events and the pressure put on pro gaming stars
09 Apr 2020,22 mins
Series 2: Sport Almost Broke Me
SPORT: Why The Hell Did I Run Ten Marathons In Ten Days?
Why did Dave decide to run ten marathons in ten days across Ireland?
03 Feb 2020,26 mins,
Series 2: Sport Almost Broke Me
SPORT: The Day I Saw Myself Unconscious: Skate Park Stories
Libby recalls the day her twin sister's skateboarding injury changed their lives forever.
10 Feb 2020,15 mins
Series 2: Sport Almost Broke Me
SPORT: I'm Done With Arthritis Holding Back My Sporting Ambition
Sylvie is determined not to let her arthritis get in the way of her sporting dreams.
17 Feb 2020,18 mins
Series 2: Sport Almost Broke Me
SPORT: How We Feel As Gay Men Watching Football in 2020
Mason and Connor explore how they find going to a football game as gay men in 2020.
24 Feb 2020,19 mins
Series 2: Sport Almost Broke Me
SPORT: "There's Gonna Be Women Everywhere" Tokyo 2020 Olympics ITSO Podcast Takeover
The ITSO podcast team discuss the women and issues to look out for at the 2020 Olympics.
02 Mar 2020,25 mins
Series 1: The Pilots
S1E13: Stuff They Don't Tell You As A Young Parent
Vanessa, Lily and John spill the tea on the stuff you need to know as a young parent.
02 Dec 2019,21 mins,
Series 1: The Pilots
S1E12: Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: Up the M1 Takeover
Olivia and Danyelle explore a disease that affects thousands of people in the UK.
25 Nov 2019,19 mins
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S1E11: How Much Porn Is Too Much Porn?
At what point should you start to worry about your porn usage?
18 Nov 2019,23 mins,
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S1E10: Game For A Fight - The Most Devious Gaming Quiz On Earth
Jordan Middler puts three gamers through their paces in a hardcore gaming quiz.
11 Nov 2019,31 mins,
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S1E9: What Is My Fast Fashion Addiction Doing To The Environment?
Ema takes fast fashion addict Danni on a journey to learn about sustainable clothing.
04 Nov 2019,21 mins
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S1E8: A Really Weird and Awkward Halloween Séance... with Chunks
Comedy group Chunks attempt to contact some ghosts... with awkward results.
28 Oct 2019,18 mins,
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S1E7: Being Honest With Your Mates: Saturday Night Side Eye Takeover
Bally & Mike discuss the best and worst ways to be brutally honest with a mate.
21 Oct 2019,23 mins,
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S1E6: I Gave Up Waitressing To Save My Mental Health
Katie Williams explores how working in hospitality affects our mental health.
11 Oct 2019,13 mins
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S1E5: Tribalism in Women's Football: 'Two Girls Talk Balls Podcast' Takeover
Tamsin & Helen investigate if women's football supporters in the UK need more tribalism.
07 Oct 2019,24 mins
Series 1: The Pilots
S1E4: My First Six Months As A Sober B****
Amelia Bayler, a stand up comic, re-visits her first six months of sobriety.
30 Sep 2019,19 mins,
Series 1: The Pilots
S1E1: The First Time I Met A Protestant
Proinsias O'Coinn from South Armagh reflects on the effects of his Catholic upbringing.
23 Sep 2019,17 mins,
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S1E3: Natural Born Complainers
Mairead LOVES complaining, but she's a bit worried that it's taking over her life...
23 Sep 2019,17 mins
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S1E2: Why Tick-Box Inclusivity Doesn't Work For Us - The Three Pound Thirty Girls Takover
The Three Pound Thirty Girls discuss why tick-box inclusivity doesn't really work.
23 Sep 2019,30 mins
Series 1: The Pilots
Everybody Has An Idea For A Podcast
Join Amelia and Ross as they uncover the best new podcast talent from around the UK.
17 Sep 2019,2 mins