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As a part time campaigner and activist, Hugo Sugg uses his unique insight and experiences with a range of one-off and recurring guests to give you a new edge on the most relevant topics! Also featured are mini-series on topics, looking in-depth to a particular issue. Please rate 5* and subscribe on your favourite podcast app join in the conversation by Tweeting @HugoSugg and using the Hashtag #SuggSound.
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Mental health: A raw insight into anxiety and getting to safety
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After a long hiatus, Hugo opens up to his experiences of crippling anxiety in this very raw one-off episode. He explains what drove him to decide to stay in Turkey for a year and explains why events of 11 years ago still play a part in his life. Please note that this episode may be uncomfortable to listen to and also may be triggering for some. You…
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The Lunch Hour Pod: 650, 2, 24 - the three numbers that changed history
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Last week, we witnessed monumental history in regards to our country's future being made in just 24 hours. It was quite extraordinary... On the 15th January, the Government was defeated by 230 MPs' votes - the biggest ever rejection of a flagship Government motion of Parliament. That same evening, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn threw down the gauntlet…
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And here you have it - after a unwanted and unprompted hiatus (yes, we missed you too), SuggSound is back with vengeance and a roundup of politics in 2018 in the UK and beyond. WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! Brexit of course tops the list but we also talk Trump, the Skripal poisionings, Cable's 'Erotic Spresm', US Midterms and the new BBC show Bodyguard!…
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It’s my last night in Turkey (elveda means goodbye) - and what a time it has been!With me jetting back to the UK and settling back into life - I’ll be taking a small break for a week and will bring you an episode the end of next week! From December though a proper routine will be established for SuggSound, where you will know exactly what day the P…
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The Podcaster gets interviewed: Hugo in Turkish Delight
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With the choppy waters of the last few days, Brexit is all you’ve probably heard about. Well now is a good time to take your mind off it for a few minutes.Sit back and relax. Here’s Hugo sitting in the hot seat and being interviewed! Not to be missed...Don’t forget to rate us and subscribe on your favourite Podcast app. #SuggSound…
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The Roundup: An EU Deal? Khashoggi, Pittsburgh, Servicewomen and the 2018 UK Budget
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SuggSound returns to the latest news and current affairs in this roundup. Speaking about a range of topics, journalist Duncan Cushenan and Hugo Sugg give their political analysis to the world’s events.What are your thoughts on what we have discussed? Join in the discussion on social media using #SuggSound. Follow https://www.twitter.com/HugoSugg an…
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QUICK UPDATE: 3rd episode of our homelessness mini-series has been delayed.
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Due to news directly related to the campaign, the episode has been put on hold for a short time. It WILL be released, with full explanation, soon. Please tune into our previous episodes if you haven’t already and a podcast will be out this weekend. Promise! Thank you for your support. -Hugo
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The Backchat: Journalist meet Podcast, Podcast meet journalist
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Politics, journalism and podcasting masher together have created a new phenomenon: The Political Podcast.In this episode we speak to Natasha who hosts Backbench’s new podcast ‘Backchat’ and find out what inspires her... It turns out her History Degree isn’t going to take her far in journalism. Sound familiar!? *cough* Alex Robertson from a couple o…
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Thank you for listening to our first 2 episodes in our mini-series on homelessness. Tune in next week for the third.Whilst you wait, please do rate SuggSound 5* on your favourite podcast app so it helps other people find us. #SuggSound
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The Lunch Hour Pod: The circle that is democracy
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The Leaders have spoken, the conferences have happened and the verdict is still not clear. Are we going to leave or stay in the EU?With his politics once a secret because of his job, Joshua Godfrey now works for an MP in Worcestershire and talks about his latest column on Backbench UK, titled “Brexit: the show must go on”.In a wide-ranging intervie…
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From a dreamer to an achiever - Alex’s story
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A dream is something that can take days, weeks, months or years - but when it becomes a reality it’s all worth it. Today we hear from Alex who went from playing music, studying History at 3 universities and has a radio show with 3 of his friends. He shows us it’s possible to achieve what you want too.Follow Alex on https://instagram.com/a_munnyxoxo…
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#Homelessness mini-series Ep 2: “Housed or not housed?”
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We're back for episode 2 of our mini-series on the topic of homelessness. This podcast explores the process of the Council deciding if you should be housed or not.This episode is late and we apologise - but it's been recorded in 2 different countries! What did you think of the legal process if you are homeless? Include #SuggSound on your social med…
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“You made me feel like I could do, and be, anything”
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A tribute to Alan Tien, 28, who died unexpectedly late August.Alan was a passionate believer in youth involvement and was an active member in St Basil’s Birmingham which houses young people, and the National Youth Reference Group where he attended conferences talking about his experience of homelessness. He is and will be missed by so many. He was …
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A #SuggSound mini-series: #Homelessness - Ep. 1
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When an interview with Hugo’s mum about Thatcher (mostly) went horribly wrong, it was deleted and then it spurred on the idea for a mini-series on the homelessness problem in the UK. In this episode, hear Hugo talk about his own experiences, an interview with his mum Lindy about the issue and how she helps the homeless, plus you can share your thou…
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We need you to be a guest on this podcast! Do get in touch - @HugoSugg on social media or email hugosugg@gmail.com. If you want to raise awareness of something or debate - political or not - this is the space to do it. Hugo would love to have you on! Oh, and we’re now on iTunes - so do subscribe, rate and share. An episode with someone close to Hug…
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The Lunch Hour Pod: The ins & outs of the #PeoplesVote idea
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Hugo ranted about it yesterday for 3 minutes, but this time he is joined by self-proclaimed political commentator Duncan Cushenan (www.twitter.com/duncancushenan) who helps to completely dissect the arguments, debate and logistics of a so-called ‘People’s Vote’ on the deal to leave the EU.Will they agree or not? Hugo also ponders “who is the one pe…
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A tribute, a comment, a statistic and a Hashtag
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Recorded over the weekend of 11/12th August 2018 - a year on from the Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ rally which killed 3, the podcast opens with a tribute to Heather Heyer and the 2 police officers killed and thoughts with their friends and families.Hugo then delves deep into the comments made by Boris Johnson, analyses the calling for, yes, an…
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