Best National Student Pride Podcasts (2024)

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What went wrong at the Carlton Club? 12:49

1h ago12:49

12:49

The Carlton Club, a beautiful social club in Whalley Range, is a phenomenal south Manchester success story, drawing in hundreds of attendees at its wellness, foodie and clubbing events every week. So why has an eviction notice been served to the Carlton Club? And how come some of the social club's own members are behind the eviction notice? Mollie …

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Has Didsbury lost its way? 17:37

3d ago17:37

17:37

In this week's episode, Mollie and Jack talk about his recent long-read about Didsbury - "Village people" takes a look at how residents of Didsbury village are handling their area's changing character, as independent shops fall away and a local pub crawl explodes in popularity. From today's sponsor: Big ambitions for your business? You need much mo…

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Should Manchester Pride be a party or a protest? 13:02

16d ago13:02

13:02

Manchester Pride, a large-scale music event with huge headliners and a packed schedule filled with music, dance and drag performances, returned last weekend. The city was filled with colour and thousands of people turned up to celebrate in Gay Village. But this year, Manchester Pride also faced fresh criticism over its relationship with Booking.com…

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Managing Multiple Roles: Self-Care for Helping Professionals with LaChish Rigg and Steph Jones 28:16

29d ago28:16

28:16

In this episode LaChish Rigg, owner of LJR Training and Coaching and Past President of the New Jersey Career Development Association, hosts Steph Jones, a minister, marriage and family therapist, and mindfulness life coach. Both LaChish and Steph work in the school counseling arena, while balancing other roles in the career development space. Their…

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Exclusive: Salford Council is investigating the White Hotel 19:54

21d ago19:54

19:54

The White Hotel, a world-famous nightclub in Salford that has hosted some of biggest DJs in the world and has been described as a "nurturing influence" on new artists, is every Mancunian's favourite nightclub. But the iconic venue could be facing some complications due to a dispute involving planning permissions, as well as the development of its o…

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Can Manchester’s nightlife survive the student exodus? 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

It’s mid-August, and the students who buy so many of the tickets for local club nights are away. They aren’t coming back any time soon, and when they do, they’re less likely than their forbears to even go to clubs in the first place (and drinks aren’t cheap anymore). So how do we keep the city partying hard, and what’s it like to be a DJ right now?…

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AI and the Evolution of Career Development Services with Bret Anderson and Leeann Fields 43:20

1M ago43:20

43:20

This episode features a conversation about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in career development services. Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Bret Anderson of h2 Communication, LLC and Leeann Fields of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI tools, sharing examples from their own work. The discussion…

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Manchester's week of riots 21:19

2M ago21:19

21:19

Last weekend saw the continuation of violent far-right riots that have erupted across the country in the wake of a devastating attack in Southport that left three children dead and eight injured. A man was pictured raising a Nazi salute in Piccadilly Gardens, where a black man was chased and attacked by a gang of white men and women, protesters in …

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The Faculty Adviser’s Playbook for a Successful PRSSA District Conference: USC Faculty Adviser Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

Join Alicia Caracciolo, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Events and Fundraising, and Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of South Carolina PRSSA Chapter Faculty Adviser, while they discuss the lessons learned from hosting multiple District Conferences. In this episode, Alicia and Kelly talk about the experience students gain from …

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Do we know what caused the police attack at Manchester Airport? 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

Last week, a video emerged of a Greater Manchester Police officer forcefully kicking a prostate man in the head and kneeing him in the stomach at Manchester Airport. The story dominated national news coverage and triggered an investigation by the Independent Office of Police Conduct. But a lengthier video, released over the weekend, has fuelled fur…

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Disability Pride Month with Ken Meeker 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

In this episode, NCDA Professional Development Director Melissa Venable meets with Ken Meeker to discuss Disability Pride Month. Ken is a writer, speaker, podcaster and Certified Professional Coach providing services through his company, Vitality Career Coaching LLC. Ken is also a member of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Commit…

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NCDA's International Student Services Committee 2024 Mini-Conference with Dr. Pankaj Desai 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

In this episode, Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Pankaj Desai from NCDA’s International Student Services Committee (ISSC). This conversation introduces the annual ISSC Mini-Conference taking place on Friday, August 9, 10:00-4:00pm CST. The virtual conference theme – Charting Your Course: Career Navigation for International Students in a Changing Landscap…

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The strange death of Levenshulme Market 16:34

2M ago16:34

16:34

Levenshulme Market was a local success story, cementing a narrative of a neighbourhood on the rise. For ten years, it ran weekly markets on a council-owned car park near the train station serving everything from craft beer to books, cocktails and gifts, and the market became celebrated for its role as an incubator for small businesses that managed …

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I'm so grateful to this trans woman for pioneering electronic music 31:24

2M ago31:24

31:24

Figures like Wendy Carlos not only defined the genre but were also instrumental in developing the modern synthesizer. Meanwhile, SOPHIE redefined the boundaries of pop and experimental music. And then there are the musicians and sound artists working today. All Trans+. Learning about how they came to their craft, exploring where they have blurred t…

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How did a semi in Harpurhey sell for £1.8m? 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

In this week's episode, Mollie and Joshi discuss the curious case of a semi-detached house in Harpurhey that was bought for £575,000 and sold for £1.8 million on the very same day. Manchester City Council cited the sale as an example of market manipulation, but the property company involved happens to be a major council partner. Mollie and Joshi ta…

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The little known trans history I discovered in the UK's most famous museums 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

Rehangs at art museums are rare. The last one at Tate Britain was in 2012. Whilst galleries will make small changes to their on-display collections, these are small, only happen every few months and usually happen for specific reasons (such as an item going on loan to another gallery). But each rehang gives an art gallery to make a statement on wha…

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ICON Unveiled with Leslie Mendez 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

Join Ro Lane, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Leslie Mendez, the PRSSA ICON 2024 Conference Coordinator, in a conversation about all things ICON! In this episode, Ro and Leslie talk about Leslie’s experience coming into coordinating ICON, exciting details about the conference and the area, and more! Additional Informa…

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Do Manchester's theatres have a class problem? 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

Do Manchester's theatres have a class problem? Robert Pegg, a playwright and police station representative, seems to think so. In a remarkable long read for The Mill, he argues that working-class creatives have been confined to the fringe scene, with commissioning editors mainly looking towards their own narrow class to fill vacancies. So how do we…

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The Challenges of Today's Job Search with Jeanetta Warren and Paul Cecala 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Today’s job seekers face a host of challenges from ageism and ghosting to artificial intelligence tools and one-way interviews. This episode captures a conversation about these challenges with two members of the New Jersey Career Development Association’s Board of Directors. Jeanetta Warren is the founder and CEO of JW Professional Writing Services…

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How do we win our rights? With Roz Kaveney, Jude Guaitamacchi, Sabah Choudrey and Nancy Kelley 46:58

2M ago46:58

46:58

A live panel recording on "How do we win our rights?" with three Trans+ change and history makers, Roz Kaveney, Jude Guaitamacchi, Sabah Choudrey interviewed by Nancy Kelley. This episode was recorded in front of an audience of 200 people in London's Canary Wharf at our first-ever Trans+ History Week community event. Read more stories from Trans+ H…

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Rewind: Getting my first queer haircut 25:56

3M ago25:56

25:56

After a busy Pride month at QueerAF HQ - a rewind episode, while we prepare the final few episodes of an already stunning set of stories from emerging and marginalised LGBTQIA+ audio producers. This Week Rosa Eaton ponders: Do they need to get a queer haircut to feel part of the community? In their university town of Bristol they meet the towns loc…

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Britain doesn't have a second city 18:56

3M ago18:56

18:56

Has the question of whether Manchester or Birmingham is Britain's second city distracted us from another possibility: That Britain doesn't have a second city at all? David Rudlin, director of urban design at BDP, thinks so. A little-known law states that neither Birmingham nor Manchester are big enough to claim the title of Britain's second city, w…

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Harry Woodgate: What I Learned From Reimagining This Oscar Wilde Classic 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

It's a story many of us know, but in a new telling of the classic tale, Harry Woodgate has reimaging Oscar Wilde's Happy Prince. This week, Jamie Wareham meets the author and explores, along with groups who donate books to schools, why diverse and LGBTQIA+ inclusive books are so valuable for children. Harry Woodgate shares how and why they reimagin…

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Clinging on in east Manchester 22:02

3M ago22:02

22:02

Writer Alec Herron's gran’s house was on the Grey Mare Lane estate in Beswick, east Manchester. He can still remember Sunday afternoons "filled with rice pudding, sucking bone marrow and hours sat around the table hearing stories of tragedy and petty gossip told with the same veracity". It will all be coming down soon. The regeneration of Grey Mare…

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PR, Pride and Progress: Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair, on His Journey 26:46

3M ago26:46

26:46

Teo Landoni, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024-2025 National PRSSA Vice President for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, interview Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. In this episode, Joseph talks about his journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community a…

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From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character? 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

We all know the trope: the supportive bestie who helps the main character finally achieve their dreams, gives the advice that helps them land the heartthrob or drops hard truths that lead to epiphanies. We all know that’s producers and casting directors' favourite place to tick their diversity boxes. I should know, I’m the actor playing them. But w…

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I've been on PrEP over over 7 years. This is what I've learned 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

"I’ve been taking PrEP for almost 7 years now. During that time, I’ve been crazy enthusiastic about making positive changes to reduce health inequalities. But I have seen how queer health has been mishandled time and time again." So today Phil Samba is here to help us all discover the untold story behind PrEP, the revolutionary pill that's transfor…

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NCDA Updates: 2024 Conference Overview with Carolyn Jones 15:25

4M ago15:25

15:25

This conversation with NCDA President Carolyn Jones provides an overview of the 2024 Global Career Development Conference and reflections on recent accomplishments. Carolyn shares details about the conference theme, The Interconnection of Career Development and Mental Health: Strategies and Techniques to promote Well-Being and Success, and encourag…

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Holding out for my trans masc hero - will I find one? 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Seeing your own experiences reflected back in history is often challenging when your identity has been erased, as many queer people know. As an Irish lesbian living in Dublin, Oran Keaveney spent a great deal of time documenting and discovering the queer women who shaped modern Ireland. It was a huge turning point and they felt like they fit into t…

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General Election preview: Keir Starmer gets his candidates in Greater Manchester 12:43

4M ago12:43

12:43

It’s been a frantic few days of political shenanigans as Sir Keir Starmer’s ruthless operation in London moves to impose its favoured people on the safe seats that are up for grabs in Greater Manchester, the Lib Dems attempt to remove any Tory blue from the Greater Manchester map and the Tories fight to hold on in Bolton. So who are the people vyin…

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Evolving Cultural Leadership: Tools and Considerations for Recruiting and Retaining Talent with Dr. Bret Anderson 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, Dr. Bret Anderson sheds light on the multifaceted shifts that are altering the fabric of the corporate world. Discover the connections between DEI initiative, artificial intelligence, and legislation as they shape the hiring process for many employers. Bret also shares his expertise in the development and use of employer-fit algori…

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After a 8 year hiatus, I'm back as a comedian (and a transgender woman) 34:35

4M ago34:35

34:35

Do you love a queer punch up too? The comedic kind of course. Lucie Isle's first gig was in the basement of an Italian restaurant in Edinburgh, during the fringe: Back then I was presenting as a straight guy, and performing routines about how terrible my hometown was. I stopped performing for a while as I went on other adventures, but after an 8-ye…

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Sacha Lord has withdrawn his legal threat against The Mill 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

Last Thursday, The Mill revealed that Primary Security, a company controlled by Sacha Lord, had obtained more than £400,000 of public money from an Arts Council scheme that was supposed to support culturally significant organisations during the pandemic. Our story presented evidence that the application was deeply misleading and that Sacha Lord’s c…

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Student Stories: High School Initiative at IMC Connect 24:07

4M ago24:07

24:07

Ava Kendrena, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services interviews two students from the University of Mississippi. They discuss their PRSSA District Conference - IMC Connect, focusing on their high school outreach initiative and its importance.By PRSSA National

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Going back to my old home, to uncover the UK's first ever Trans+ conference 30:17

4M ago30:17

30:17

Did you know that 50 years ago, Leeds held the UK's first-ever Trans+ conference? This week, Alexander Parnham Cope, a trainee broadcast journalist at City University specialising in data and investigative journalism travels back to a city he called his home. In Leeds he uncover the curious and little-known history of the city, which held the UK’s …

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Episode 6: Behind the Scenes with Dosa Cat 23:23

4M ago23:23

23:23

Get ready for the next episode of #TheOuttakes featuring the drag icon and NSP ‘24 performer, Dosa Cat 🌟. Known for their breakout appearance on ‘Keeping Up with Crystal Versace,’ Dosa Cat has captivated audiences by being unapologetically themselves 🌈. In this episode, Dosa shares how they embrace their gender fluidity through their ties to classi…

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