Spare a Thought
Spare a Thought
Podcast Description
Welcome to Spare a Thought, the podcast that shines a light on the people and organisations tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Join host Tom Spare for thought-provoking conversations with engaging guests whose work and lives are often overlooked or misrepresented in the media.
Whether you’re navigating the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen - take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a spectrum of themes including creativity, volunteerism, international education challenges, and humanitarian issues. For example, episodes highlight the significance of creative writing in community settings, delve into the work of the RNLI, and explore the experiences of international students in UK universities. Specific focus areas include societal contributions and personal narratives that challenge mainstream narratives.
Welcome to Spare a Thought. The podcast for curious minds, exploring creativity, culture and stories from the margins.
Join host Tom Spare for conversations that go to unexpected places, from Welsh culture and Japanese architecture, to media ownership and paternity leave.
Whether you’re on the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen, take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.
This autumn close to three million students will be descending on universities across the UK. Tom Spare is joined by Leo Cartman who has just started her first year at University of Portsmouth studying journalism.
Leo asks questions to Tom who draws on his own time as an undergraduate at the University of Kent, a decade working in higher education, and his return to study a master’s at Cardiff University as a mature student.
Tom and Leo are joined by special guest Lily Mott (Washington Lee University, University of Oxford, Cardiff University). With contributions from Eden Byrne (Open University), Allegra Cuomo (UCL) and Emily Merry (University of Bristol and Cardiff University).
Together they discuss:
- The challenges of managing money
- Getting to know people and dealing with homesickness
- Managing conflict with flatmates
- Staying on top of academic work and managing your time
- Finding research, and when to use AI (and when not to)
- Finding part-time work and work experience
You can listen to all previous episodes wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://spareathought.podbean.com/.
Keep up to date with Tom’s work via his Substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/
Get the latest news on the podcast via the Spare a Thought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spareathoughtmedia/
Spare a Thought is a Be the Change. Media Network production.
Themoney tips and financial advice in this episode are personal opinion, not professional guidance. If money is tight, contact your university’s money advice service as early as possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change. Media Network or its partners.
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