Pandemicast: The Pilot

The latest Coronavirus news and views brought to you, from Birmingham, by Burn FM and Redbrick Newspaper.

The Sporting Community

Tim Abington is joined by Helen Coy from UoB Sport and Fitness. The interview is wide-ranging and covers everything from mental health to the 2.6 Charity Challenge. 

04-25
25:28

Mental Health

Tim Abington is joined by former president of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Society, Jules Singh, Burn FM reporter, Talia Knoble, and president of Beat at the University of Birmingham, Anastasia Maciver.   Note: The episode does contain potentially distressing content regarding eating disorders and mental health. The Beat website provides information and help for discussing eating disorders, your health, meal plans and the sense of being out of control due to the outbreak. It also hosts the Sanctuary online support group. Open 12pm to 8pm weekdays and 4pm to 8pm weekends, this is a safe space for everyone to share concerns and tips for dealing with the disease. Visit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/coronavirus and https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/sanctuary For help regarding difficult emotions connected to eating disorders, the psychology and patterns behind them, and how to deal with them, visit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/difficult-emotions For tips on positive distractions to avoid acting on urges, visit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/blast-advice The Beat website also provides advice for supporting others with eating disorders. If you feel you can do more though, the charity is in need of further funding due to the uptake in demand for its services. Fundraising ideas and donation information can be found online. Visit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/virtual-fundraising and https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/donate

04-18
23:53

Societies and the Student Union

Tim Abington is joined by Talia Knoble, Ameek Gilhotra and Zofia Rogers to discuss how university societies can continue to operate in the current crisis. 

04-14
22:19

The Coronavirus Cabinet

Tim Abington, Charlie Millington, Emily Petch and Jules Singh return to discuss the latest political developments on both sides of the Atlantic. Note: This episode was recorded before the extent of the U.K.'s death toll became clear. 

04-11
21:13

Testing Times

Tim Abington is joined by Becky Gelder and Liv Thomas to discuss the science behind Coronavirus, and the potential solutions. 

04-07
25:48

Education, Education, Education

Tim Abington is joined by education officer elect, Jules Singh, and Redbrick news editor, John Wimperis, to discuss the latest news from campus. 

04-05
20:55

Voting And The Virus

Tim Abington is joined by Charlie Millington, Emily Petch and Jules Singh from Burn FM, to discuss the latest political developments. 

04-01
13:07

The Business of Sound

Tim Abington is joined by Burn FM station manager, Emma Sherry, to discuss the effect on the music industry.

03-30
18:23

Health Matters

Tim Abington and Jonathan Scarboro are joined by Ellie Culverwell and Ameek Gilhotra to discuss the science behind Covid-19, and how the health-sector can cope with the virus.

03-28
22:00

What On Earth Is Virtual Netball

Tim Abington and Jonathan Scarboro are joined by Emily Marshall, Jules Singh and Jake Sandy to discuss the effects of Covid-19 on the sports sector.

03-26
17:05

Entering Lockdown

Tim Abington is joined by John Wimperis and Rhiannon Wood to discuss the latest developments and share their isolation advice. 

03-24
21:58

The Political Bug

Tim Abington is joined by Jonathon Scarboro and Tegan Williams to discuss the latest political developments, including student rents. 

03-23
20:13

Food Stuffs

Tim Abington is joined by Charlie Millington and Jules Singh to discuss the latest news, before tackling some more unusual isolation cooking ideas... 

03-22
13:24

Things Can Only Get Better

Tim Abington, Jonathan Scarboro, Becky Gelder and Joseph Meakin bring the latest on Coronavirus, before discussing the more positive news in Birmingham.

03-21
19:22

How Did We Get Here?

Tim Abington, Jonathan Scarboro, Aneesa Ahmed and John Wimperis begin the first episode of Pandemicast by discussing the events of the past week in Birmingham. 

03-20
18:47

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