Berkshire Heroes

About Berkshire Heroes

Spotlight on those boosting Berkshire, UK. New episode every Wednesday. Please send suggestions for guests to hello@berkshireheroes.co.uk Follow us: YouTube: Berkshire Heroes X: @BerkshireHeroes Instagram: @BerkshireHeroes Facebook: Berkshire Heroes Linkedin: Berkshire Heroes

Publisher

Laura Blumenthal

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Specsavers: Mikaeel Iqbal

   We talk to Reading-based Specsavers eye specialist, Mikaeel Iqbal, to understand why people should be getting their eyes checked even if they don't have sight problems and exploring myths about whether tech really is bad for our eyes.

2. 

   1 Jul 2026

   NHS Nurse: Sophie Barnard

   What is it like for newly qualified nurses? How are patients who attack medical staff treated? And what is it like to work for the NHS in 2026 right at the beginning of your career? Nurse Sophie Barnard shares her experience of what led her to nursing, the brilliant experiences and how staff could be better supported.

3. 

   6 May 2026

   Reading University Student: Kris Lund

   Kris Lund is a student at the University of Reading and has manned the stall 'Talk to a Tory' on campus, encouraging respectful dialogue between different views. He shares his experiences of being involved in politics and dealing with hostility.

Who has been a guest on Berkshire Heroes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Donna Wills
• Sarah Emery
• Ricky Smith
• Nicole Bryan
• Shahid Younis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

16,416

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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