Best East Leeds Community Radio Podcasts (2024)

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#27 - The Activist Arts Manifesto (General Election special) 59:43

13d ago59:43

59:43

With the 2024 Genral Election round the corner, we asked: What would you change about funding, structures and management of arts and culture? This is exactly what we put to actors, writers, directors, thratre-makers and musicians across the UK. In no particular order, you’ll hear ideas and provocations from: Dermot Daley, Boff Whalley, Lisa Holdswo…

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Activism in Exile 51:19

14d ago51:19

51:19

Pablo Kala is joined by Thai labour activist Junya Lek Yimprasert to discuss her activism since going into exile.By Pablo Kala / East Leeds Community Radio

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Factory Floor Cuts: Slash Fiction 31:41

29d ago31:41

31:41

Slash Fiction are a south Yorkshire punk band whose new album 'We'll Hold This Line Until Hell Freezes Over' is a masterpiece of raw and wonderful anthems. Henry is joined by Niamh, Jess and Dan who discuss principles of Trade Unionism, DIY culture, solidarity and song-writing. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist…

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Protest Encampments 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

Pablo Kala investigates the Gaza Solidarity encampment at the University of Leeds.By Pablo Kala / East Leeds Community Radio

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Performance & Protest 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Ally Walsh artist, activist and scholar from the University of Leeds shares stories about her work and the Arts & Activism Toolkit. More about Ally Walsh here: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/performance/staff/504/prof-aylwyn-walsh Background on the music heard in the show: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/for-winnie-anti-apartheid-songs-of-protest…

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The Art of Protest 58:50

1M ago58:50

58:50

Host Pablo Kala is joined by activist/artists Bambi van Balen and David Solnit to discuss strategies for creative activism around the globe in these perilous times. More information on Bambi van Balen's Tools of Action project can be found here: https://toolsforaction.org/collaborators/ Information on David Solnit's activism work can be found on In…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Palestine Unveiled art exhibition 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Natalie visited the Palestine Unveiled art exhibition, a one-day pop-up event at Cole's Gallery in the Leeds Corn Exhange. Celebrating solidarity through visual art and fund-raising for medical aid, Natalie met artists speak about their work and the vital importance of fund-raising. She speaks with artists Salma Kuhail, Mahgull Khan, Fatima Asad an…

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#26 - Friends of Salt and Revolution (Taqi Spateen, Juman Quneis & Jon Wakeman) 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

"People of Leeds are friends of salt and revolution." Henry and Natalie visit East Street Arts and meet Juman Quneis and Taqi Spateen, with special thanks to the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. Juman is a film-maker from Ramallah in the West Bank whose documentary work has influenced Palestinian law. She's in the UK studying film and volunteering …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Richard Weston 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhead. Richard talks about his love for film, his own experiences of mental health as well as the importance of boxing clubs for working class communities. To listen to a song chosen by Richard, head o…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shareefa Energy 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

Our full, unedited interview with poet and activist Shareefa Energy. We discuss her jounrey into performing, her work in the West Bank of Palestine and the power of political poetry. A poem performed by Shareefa and a song she selected can be heard on episode #25 of the Vandal Factory podcast 'Rage Is Valid'. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X an…

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#25 - Rage Is Valid (Shareefa Energy & Richard Weston) 1:41:13

2M ago1:41:13

1:41:13

Arts & activism, hope & anger, solidarity & rage! Henry & Natalie are back with an interview with indomitable poet and activist Shareefa Energy, who talks about her journey into performance poetry. Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhe…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Protest Photography 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

For months in Leeds, a sparky crew of photographers and video-makers have been documenting the demos. They've been capturing moments of anger, grief, hope and community with the sharpest shots. We gathered a handful of these snappers to discuss technique, story-telling and camaradiere. You can find their inspiring photos on Instagram: imdmilo rache…

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#24 - Live at Manchester Punk Festival! (Erica Freas & Liv Wynter) 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

We are the artists! We won't be silenced! Henry and Natalie storm MPF with a special live episode about hope, anger, arts and activism. The duo are joined by folk-punk shredder Erica Freas who plays a few tunes and talks about the value of softness to be powerful. Next up is Liv Wynter: punk poet, host, play-wright and musician. We talk about class…

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A walk to the Empire 10:36

3M ago10:36

10:36

In the final episode of this season, Matty and Cat introduce Aizaz to the Sunderland Empire Theatre. An icon of the City's skyline since 1907, the Empire is home to West End productions, comedy, and the annual Sunderland Pantomime. We also welcome Aizaz to the UK and hear his experiences of how the media world is different in his home country of Pa…

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#23 - Decorated with Solidarity (Red Ladder & Music For Science) 1:24:56

4M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Henry and Natalie interview Elvi and Chris about We're Not Going Back, a powerful play about Women Against Pit Closures during the 1984-85 Miners Strike. Argentinian artists Florencia and Clare from Music For Science discuss how they collaborated with scientists. Natalie talks about her nourishing International Women's Day activities, and Henry sha…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shaymaa's Story 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

Natalie talks to British-Palestinian Shaymaa Tannira who is desperately fundraising to help her family escape from Rafah, Gaza. Please donate whatever you can via her Go Fund Me page: https://gofund.me/82a0748c Shaymaa chooses to share two songs that have been giving her strength in recent months Habayebna by Angham and Ghorbet Watan by Mohammad Jn…

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#22 - A Protest Is A Performance (Andrew O'Neill & Johnny Campbell) 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Nat and Henry talk to two special guests: Occult metalhead comedian Andrew O'Neill about their 5-star show Geburah and trad folk singer Johnny Campbell about their latest album True North. Plus Cerys from Leeds band Ómoia introduces their track 'The Sickness'. Stick around for Henry & Nat's chewy chat about silence, messaging and impact in performa…

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Factory Floor Cuts: The Watermelon March 18:42

5M ago18:42

18:42

Why did hundreds of protesters carry placards featuring watermelons through Leeds? Every Saturday, over 1000 people of different faiths, ages and backgrounds march to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the miltary occupation of Palestine. On February 10th 2024, not only did this march centre the story of the watermelon, it featured the first …

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#21 - It's Called The Struggle (Mark Thomas & Fold) 1:12:46

6M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Political theatre, anti-war music and protest poetry! Mark Thomas talks about England & Son, his one-man play by Ed Edwards about class, crime, capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth. Seth Mowshowitz from Fold discusses their latest single 'Forever War' about the Military Industrial Complex. Fold are a Leeds band amplifying humanitarian…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Crossgates Library Protest 15:56

6M ago15:56

15:56

Saturday 6th January 2024 we attended an important community demonstration down our road. Crossgates Library is over 75 years old and for generations has been at the heart of this community in East Leeds. Unfortunately, due to 14 years of austerity and councils being desperate to balance the books, Leeds City Council have decided to sell the Librar…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Gill Crawshaw 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Gill Crawshaw is a curator who draws on her experience of disability activism to organise art exhibitions and events which highlight issues affecting disabled people. We discuss the history of the 19th century textile industry and her new book Rights Not Charity. Plus her exhibitions and her most recent project, Any work that wanted doing, bringing…

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#20 - Disability Arts & Activism Special 1:33:46

7M ago1:33:46

1:33:46

ROAD TRIP! Henry and Natalie visited Manchester People's History Museum for the exhibition: Nothing About Us Without Us. How have disabled people used visual art, theatre, film and music to fight for equal rights, represention and survival in an ableist world? You'll hear from poet and artist Vince Laws about his powerful shrouds, part of his DWP D…

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Red Kite Live from the Writing on Air Festival 1:19:55

7M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Chapel FM's Next Generation broadcasters present a game show featuring inanimate objects ("Should I Stay or Should I Go?") and stories about teenage life.By East Leeds Community Radio

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Factory Floor Cuts: Marena Riyad (Kufiya Comedy) 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

Marena Riyad is a Palestinian comedian, actress and Henna artist living in Dallas, Texas. She was a semi-finalist for the funniest comedian in Texas and was as a finalist for Miss Arab USA representing Palestine. She talks about the power of a story-teller and her artistry on stage working with an audience. Natalie and Henry talk about her Kufiya C…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 2) 50:41

7M ago50:41

50:41

In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 2, Henry an…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 1) 58:01

7M ago58:01

58:01

In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 1, Henry an…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Keith Saha (20 Stories High) 16:22

8M ago16:22

16:22

Keith Saha is a writer and Co-CEO/Artistic Director of 20 Stories High Theatre Company based in Liverpool. We chatted to him after the performance of High Time & Dirty Monsters at Leeds Playhouse about the show. We discuss working on a 'state of the nation play', working with young people, making the show political, accessible and buzzing.…

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#18 - Live at Big Up Fest! (Community arts & activism) 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

We're proud to present Vandal Factory's first podcast in front of a live audience! Recorded as part of BIG UP FEST at The Tetely in Leeds on 4th November 2023! We invited photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz to talk about their work in social change and community arts. Henry performs a brand new poem and Nat's provocation revolves around …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Peyvand Sadeghian 18:32

8M ago18:32

18:32

We spoke to Peyvand straight after her show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Peyvand is a performer whose show, DUAL دوگانه is an award-winning solo show made in collaboration with a multi-national team featuring drag, animation, and the voice of Pedar (if you know, you know). It’s a show about being British, Iranian, stateless, as well as punky, …

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Sundershine on Leeds 15:58

9M ago15:58

15:58

In this episode of Getting To Know You, Hamish & Jake talk "All Things Football" as they take a Trip to the Beacon Of Light. Can they manage to Squeeze into a game of 5 a side, or will the rain wash that dream away? Who won the FA Cup FIFA rematch, the FIFA Juggernaut that is Hamish Smith playing as Sunderland or Will Leeds take their Revenge in th…

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Chrissy and Joe go AFK! 15:45

9M ago15:45

15:45

Join Joe and Chrissy for a trip to AFK. A gaming bar based in Sunderland where we talk our common interests, our goals, and most importantly, play the 1991 masterpiece Sonic The Hedgehog.By Spark

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A Scot and a Scouser gan for scran 14:30

9M ago14:30

14:30

In this episode, Megan and Rollie head to the beach to discuss everyone's favourite topic... food. What are the food differences between Liverpool and Fife, and just how different is a Sunderland chippy from the rest of the UK? Also, as Getting to Know You is about finding your feet in a new city, our hosts talk about the experience of moving to a …

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#17 - The Seeds and the Tools (Anti-fascism & political theatre) 1:12:50

10M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Political theatre, direct action and community projects! What a summer! Henry and Natalie talk about a community project with young people exploring food and injustice called SERVING UP. We reflect on the fight against the Far Right showing up in the local area. Problem Patterns introduce their banging punk song 'Letter of Resignation'. Henry repor…

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#16 - Black Lodge Press (Anarchist artwork is fun) 58:00

11M ago58:00

58:00

CJ runs Black Lodge Press, creating radgey, spikey, angry, cheeky and bold artwork for posters, stickers, t-shirts and baby clothes. CJ talks about discovering street level Anarchist culture, getting into zine-making and gig-going, joining anti-austerity protests and what it means to create angry art. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as …

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Sound It Out: Leeds Grand Ghosts, Packers and Royalty 21:22

12M ago21:22

21:22

Young broadcasters, poets and musicians created a radio show in 4 days! Inspired by a trip to the Leeds Grand Theatre, featuring Queen Victoria, William Shakespeare and ghosts. Queen Victoria and her daughter Princess Alice visits Leeds! They didn't like how it was all dried out, missing fancy buildings and recreational facilities. The city was way…

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Sound It Out: Super Sculptured Stories 45:43

12M ago45:43

45:43

Young people from Seacroft and East Leeds took a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Using poetry, story-telling, music and discussions they tell of stange dreamlike worlds, forgotten statues and a new Zodiac system for the future. Plus discussions about AI art. All created in just 4 days! Made possible by funding from Leeds City Counil's Health …

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#15 - Defiantly Compassionate (Queer theatre & strike action) 1:03:33

12M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

It's been a tough old month at Vandal Factory HQ. Henry and Natalie celebrate the life of a dearly departed friend and talk about the latest wave of violence affecting the Freedom Theatre in Palestine. But we also play a new track by Fold, talk about the actors and writers strikes in America and chat with Libra, part of Middle Child/Milk Presents' …

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Red Kite Live! The Next Generation Showcase 49:56

1y ago49:56

49:56

After two terms exploring culture, all the Next Generation groups are coming together to present a live radio show combining creating writing, music, story-telling and fact-finding! Contestants play THE GAY CHASE - a LBGTQ+ themed quiz show. Where would you rather live - in fire, water, earth or air? Hear stories inspired by folktakes across the wo…

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#14 - Thrown back into the fray (Feminist poetry & ska-punk) 1:15:56

1y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Dani from Faintest Idea talks about their new ska-punk masterpiece. Performance poet Hannah Davies reads from her new collection Dolls. Plus we discuss student activism, current issues and Henry performs a classic poem that he's updated. It's all good fun for you lovely Raptors. Find us on X, Instagram and Facebook! Search ‘Vandal Factory Playlist’…

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Red Kite: Shewolves, elections and bangers 43:53

1y ago43:53

43:53

Young people in East Leeds present a radio show about politics, protest, change and music! We talk about the play Shewolves which came to our arts centre in April, as well as play an interview with the actors. Wed discuss the recent elections and what makes leadership, and then review some of our favourite songs.…

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Red Kite: Strikes, musicals, mental health and “ridiculous” transphobic laws 29:08

1y ago29:08

29:08

Young broadcasters from across East Leeds talk about issues that matter to them.By Chapel FM Arts Centre / East Leeds FM

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Sound It Out: The Discovery Chapel 25:13

1y ago25:13

25:13

In just 4 days, young broadcasters, musicians and writers have created a show inspired by their trip to the Leeds Discovery Centre. Come discover!By Chapel FM Arts Centre / East Leeds FM

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Episode 3 - Changes in Listening Habits 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

18:03

Talking Tunes 4 3 In this episode of Talking Tunes, Kristiana, Adam, Jack, and Nathaniel discuss how their listening habits have changed and dive deep into why they listen and the effect listening has on them. Prompting their discussion, Alison Barton from Opera Sunderland discusses how she listens and how that has changed over the years. She also …

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Red Kite: Our Culture Poems 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

It's really entertaining! Young broadcasters introducing food from different cultures with poems. Plus young people talk about Roald Dahl and teacher strikesBy Chapel FM Arts Centre / East Leeds FM

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Episode 2 -Music is Universal 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the concept of the universality of music. Although different music genres may sound distinct, there is a level of relativism that connects them, as people tend to share similar realities when it comes to musical influences. Additionally, we explore our earliest memories of music and how they have infl…

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Episode 1 – Is There Such A Thing As Genre? 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

In the first episode of ‘Talking Tunes’ titled ‘Is there such a thing as genre’ Sean Michael, Hope Lynes and Daniel Russell delve into the topic of musical genres and whether or not genres are as important these days and the stereotypes that comes with being a fan of certain music. We also hear from a diehard music fan and local music store owner M…

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#13 - Dance Like A Feminist (Social justice & environmentalism) 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

We chat and dance with Bolshee CIC about the Dancefloor Project, about making nights out safe for everyone. Henry and Nat also discuss Dougald Hine's book At Work In The Ruins. What happens when there's no future to build towards? How do we make meaningful art and change in the wake of climate breakdown...and how do we keep dancing? Plus we play tr…

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Red Kite: Our Cultural Map 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

41:57

Join a cultural jounrey around the world! Chinese theme parks, Yorkshire waves, polish pancakes, to Ireland and South Africa (and back). Plus interview with Kakilang about arts.By Chapel FM Arts Centre / East Leeds FM

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#12 - Pay Up! (Political poetry & strike action) 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

Henry and Natalie speak to workers on strike on February 1st, marching and rallying in Leeds City Centre. Workers, and young people, speak from the heart about why they are fighting for better working conditions that will benefit us all. Henry and Natalie return to the Studio to interview Natalie Davies and Rachel Flint from People Poetry - a group…

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Sound It Out: All Around The World 1:39:52

1+ y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Over three days, young people from East Leeds put together this radio show of interviews, discussions and music. They explore traditions from all around the world. Christmas quiz! Christmas films! Christmas facts! Christmas songs! From Argentina to Bolivia to Scotland to India to Australia to Seacroft and a sprinkle of HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!…

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