Pick and Mix is a podcast about culture and media - we pick and mix what we talk about each episode - from theme parks, to games, or sport or whatever we want really because culture and media are everywhere.
After brief break, the summer has officially ended and we’re all back to school - and back to all things media and culture on the Pick N Mix podcast.
Our trusty team of Alfie, Molly and Sam, share their thoughts and experiences about school, college and university life.
In the academic bit, Barbara talks to Greg Cousen, Disability Support and Wellbeing Advisor at the university. Greg offers some tips on managing back to school anxieties.
Let us know your back to school stories and any top tips you have for managing the return jitters….
29 Jul 2026
‘Holding out for a hero’: Waiting for Spider-Man 2026!
Presenters Alfie, Jesse and Molly get excited for the release of the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day and enjoy some very lively banter about their favourite superhero stories.
In the ‘academic bit’ Dr B asks Dr Dan Ward about the difference between superheroes and action heroes and about the influence of the military industrial complex.
Let us know what you think of the new Spider-Man film or superhero films in general…
Thanks for listening!
Our presenters are Alfie, Jesse and Molly along with our guest Dr Dan Ward. The episode was engineered by Chloe Eales and edited by Barbara Sadler and Chris Bowman.
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
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6 Jul 2026
Four Lions roar about the beautiful game!
Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.
Football fever has gripped us as England are in the 2026 World Cup, so in this episode Chloe, Granger and Georgie talk association rules, leagues and the controversial use of VAR. In the Academic Bit, Dr Dan Ward, media and culture lecturer, comedian, and host on the ‘Who’s Listening’ podcast, explains about the history of the beautiful game, the politics of football and some iconic football memories! There’s so much to talk about this is the longest Pick N Mix episode ever….that’s a goal right there!
Feel free to message us on Insta @picknmixpodcast and tell us about your World Cup or Football experiences or let us know your fav team.
Thanks for listening!
Our presenters are Chloe, Granger and Georgie along with our guest Dr Dan Ward. The episode was engineered by Millie Clarkson and edited by Georgie Woodburn.
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
Follow us on Instagram: @picknmixpodcast
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29 Jun 2026
‘It’s a Small World’ for Global Disney
Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.
We’re getting animated for all things Disney this week with the team of Molly, Sam and Jesse talking Disney films, then Chloe and Jesse talk theme parks and merch! Georgie interviews Nik Clarke, lecturer in Film and Media, for the ’academic bit’, but Nik is such a Disney expert they end up joining in the studio to chat about Disney parks…
Feel free to message us on Insta @picknmixpodcast and tell us about your Disney park experiences or let us know your fav Disney film.
Thanks for listening!
Our presenters are Molly, Sam, Jesse, Chloe, Georgie and Nik. The episode was engineered and edited by Millie Clarkson.
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
Follow us on Instagram: @picknmixpodcast
Join us next time!
22 Jun 2026
Music, Festivals and Gigs: The Sounds of Summer
Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.
Despite the British weather it is definitely summer now, so Jesse, Chloe, Millie and Alfie chat about music festivals and gigs. The team review some recent events such as the Radio 1 Big Weekend, reminisce about their first music concerts, and get excited for the upcoming Harry Styles gigs. Senior lecturer Rob Jewitt joins Georgie Woodburn for the ‘academic bit’ and talks Sam Fender at St James’s Park, super fans, Pink Floyd, secret gigs and The Lindisfarne Festival in Northumberland in September. What was your favourite ever gig or festival? Let us know on our insta @picknmixpodcast and we’ll give you a shout out in a future episode.
Thanks for listening!
Our presenters are Jesse, Chloe, Millie and Alfie. The episode was engineered and edited by Millie Clarkson.
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
Follow us on Instagram: @picknmixpodcast
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15 Jun 2026
It's all (Period) Drama Drama Drama
Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.
In this episode presenters Jesse, Alfie, Molly and Sam debate whether fantasy dramas like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon can be classified as period pieces and whether Derry Girls is a period drama. Academic Dr Barbara Sadler pops in to talk about generic boundaries, then the chat in the studio moves on to Call The Midwife and Peaky Blinders. Are these really ‘cozy’ period dramas?
Our presenters are Jesse, Alfie, Molly and Sam.The episode was engineered by Millie Clarkson and Chloe Eales.
Let us know your thoughts on period dramas, and feel free to wade in on the discussion about cozy TV? We'd love to hear from you on our Insta page @picknmixpodcast
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
Follow us on Instagram: @picknmixpodcast
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8 Jun 2026
Is 2026 the new 2016?
Welcome to the first Pick n Mix Podcast episode where we chat about all things media and culture.
In this episode presenters Jesse, Alfie, Georgie and Sam discuss whether 2026 is really just 2016 rebooted! The team and guest academic Nik Clarke, talk about their recollections of 2016 from 3 different age perspectives and find many connections with culture and media in 2026….is it Groundhog Day?
Let us know what your memories are of 2016 and are we simply living and re-living a 2016 loop?
Our presenters are Jesse, Alfie, Georgie and Sam. The episode was engineered by Mille Clarkson and Chloe Eales.
This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picknmixpodcast
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