Talking Salford

Caroline Redman Lusher is the founder of Rock Choir - the world's largest amateur contemporary choir and a professional singer who has featured on songs that have sold millions of copies in the UK.In this candid interview, the BA Popular Music and Recording graduate shares her story. From learning violin at the age of 4, to touring nightclubs in Birmingham at 14, to struggling to get a record deal in London and to then achieving global success with a choir that now holds three Guinness World Records.Caroline popped into Radio Studio A during her UK tour with Rock Choir this January for an exclusive chat. Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.CREDITSProduced by Elizabeth TheakerFilmed and directed by Tom WaltersCamera Assistant - Femi OlayiwolaSound Assistant, podcast and video edit by Akelia HewittHosted by Loughlan Campbell

In this very special episode, we take the podcast to the University of Salford's Student Union bar Atmosphere for a candid conversation for International Women's Day.Podcast producer Liz Theaker is our host with special guest Megan Tattersley from our Student Communications team joining her to talk about the importance of the day and to reflect on moments from the podcast's previous guests and the challenges they encountered.Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.CREDITSHosted by Liz Theaker & Megan TattersleyProduced by Liz TheakerDirected by Loughlan CampbellAudio Producer - Akelia HewittSound Assistant - Femi OlayiwolaCamera Operator - Debbie Mezeh-EkisoweiPodcast edit by Akelia HewittFilmed and edited by Tom Walters

In this special episode to mark Women In STEM Day on Sunday 11 February we bring you two unique stories from one of our leading scientists, Professor Chloe James and one of our STEM graduates Paz Aranega-Bou, who is now working at the UK Health Security Agency.Chloe talks through her experience as an academic in microbiology, how the experience for a woman in STEM differs in different countries and what more can be done to encourage young women and girls to pursue a career in STEM subjects.Next, former Erasmus student and PhD graduate Paz chats through her experience of studying from Salford after coming from Spain, the integral work she did during the COVID-19 pandemic and what her advice would be for current microbiology students ahead of entering the industry.Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.CREDITSProduced by Samuel WoodDirected by Elizabeth TheakerAudio producer – Akelia HewittFilmed by Adam CowellPodcast edit by Loughlan CampbellFilm edit by Tom WaltersSound Assistant and Camera Operator – Femi OlayiwolaHosted by Loughlan Campbell

We welcome one of the new leading faces at BBC Radio 1, our BA Radio and Television Production graduate Vicky Hawkesworth.In July 2022, Vicky made history when she was announced as the co-host for the station's coveted afternoon slot, replacing the legendary British broadcaster Scott Mills. The show would also be the first daytime show recorded by the station outside of London - with Vicky presenting from the BBC's studios in MediaCity. Vicky joined us in Radio Studio C, a stone's throw away from her presenting chair to talk about her journey in radio, being thrown into the spotlight and is the first guest to play our new game show - Salfact!Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.CREDITSDirected by Elizabeth TheakerProduced by Katie-Louise Buxton Podcast edit by Akelia Hewitt and Femi OlayiwolaSound Assistant - Femi OlayiwolaResearcher - Tom KitchinHosted by Loughlan Campbell

Jeanette Gamble kicks off Season 2 of Talking Salford by sharing her inspirational story of making it as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley in New York City.The Business Information Systems graduate talks through growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, her emotions at leaving home and moving to Salford and how her life could have been so different when she was presented with job opportunities at MTV and Morgan Stanley as a new graduate. Jeanette's candid and in-depth interview headlines an action-packed Season 2 for the podcast with stellar guests from across the world of entertainment, business and culture to come over the course of the next six months. Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.CREDITSProduced by Akelia HewittDirected and filmed by Tom WaltersPodcast edit by Femi OlayiwolaFilm edit by Akelia HewittSound Assistant - Polly RiggsResearcher - Tom KitchinHosted by Loughlan Campbell

In this short Series 2 teaser, we reveal that Talking Salford will return to your feeds in January 2024 and give a small tease of what you can expect from the next series.We hope you have a wonderful festive break and a very happy new year!