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You’ve thought about it. Planned it. Talked about it. So why haven’t you done it yet? In this episode of Bridging Borders, we explore the trap of overthinking, overplanning, and endlessly talking about goals instead of taking action - what some call “mental masturbation.” We unpack what really stops us: fear of judgment, cultural barriers, self-consciousness, and the pressure to always appear composed. As students, we’ve all been there. Through advice from students and professionals at Durham University across entrepreneurship, student leadership, policy, technology, business, and creative work, we explore how life-changing opportunities often begin in uncomfortable moments and unfamiliar rooms. Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to spark connection, build confidence, and open doors that once felt out of reach. This episode is about courage in small moments. The message is simple: sometimes the bravest thing you can do for your future is just to ask. Two seconds of discomfort can change everything. Learn more about our guests: Kushalini Paul - Entrepreneur and student leader with experience across marketing, hospitality, real estate, and intrapreneurship, alongside strategy and experience work at Entrepreneurs Durham. Zonash Aasim - Business Management student and active Durham leader involved in advisory, energy, enterprise, and student representation. Alice Clements - Student founder of Tooti Music, combining entrepreneurship with business and management studies at Durham. Dr Eva-Maria Nag - Senior Executive Editor and academic voice in global policy journal, government, and international affairs at Durham. Hammed Arowosegbe - Senior software engineer with strong technical experience in CAD, WebXR, game development, and systems built for major global companies.

Missed the live broadcast? Listen to Findlay Shaw and Charlotte Aspden interview the SU Presidential Candidates for 2026.

Missed the live broadcast? Listen to Findlay Shaw and Charlotte Aspden interview the SU Presidential Candidates for 2026.

Welcome to Bridging Borders, a podcast hosted by two South Asian women, one Indian, onePakistani, who are rewriting the stories they grew up with.In this episode of Bridging Borders, two brown girls (Indian & Pakistani) unpack what it reallymeans to grow up under beauty standards shaped by colonialism, culture and social media.From body ideals to pretty privilege,” we explore how beauty standards follow us acrossborders, and how they change depending on where you are.We share confidence tips collected from listener surveys and practical advice that actuallyhelps. We close with a heartfelt letter to our younger selves, reminding every listener that yourworth was never found in a bottle of cream.This episode isn’t about becoming “prettier”—it’s about reclaiming confidence, self-worth, andidentity on your own terms.

The Canary Call - Episode TwoThought Delegation and the Illusion of IntimacyDisclaimer: This episode contains explicit content which some listeners may find upsetting, including topics of hate speech, mental ill-health and suicide ideation. This episode is deemed not suitable for children. Welcome to The Canary Call: the sociolegal podcast exploring the warning signs of modern dystopia, produced and presented by friends and peers, Ione Banks and Oscar Bovenizer. In this episode, Oscar and Ione discuss the emerging psychosocial issues surrounding artificial intelligence chatbot use, from parasocial relationships to cognitive erosion. Sources:Opening AI Definition: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17579961.2023.2184135.Hallucinations and Common Token Bias: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.240197.MIT Study: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/AI Marriage: https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-chatgpt-ai-wedding-b2864314.htmlAI-Related Suicides: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/06/us/openai-chatgpt-suicide-lawsuit-invs-vishttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2025/12/12/open-ai-microsoft-face-lawsuit-over-chatgpt-s-alleged-role-in-a-murder-suicide_6748404_13.htmlNEO Robots: https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/i-tried-the-robot-thats-coming-to-live-with-you-its-still-part-human-68515d44?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeqL49su8EklLh38nG9S7XTYaETBciheA79xOyn_LROOhPRMwnNlHU21yeGYr8%3D&gaa_ts=690a07cf&gaa_sig=12BvMAt4BCd7QzC-MKZ0TzyhjYrxL8Slm3rwe_yBgR1EOr4PmCmAzlY0dh3Iv30RrOMpLtidzexv3uTUVcO7LQ%3D%3DCoercive Controlling Behaviour: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fHHl4JYnC0QPnl8z5rz-BzcABj0OAkPAbb-Uo42KtM/edit?tab=t.4zmuop7bznus

In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss brain rot. Although it was claimed as the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2024, it holds immense relevance today. Whether it is through short form content, or its traces in 2010s YouTube – brain rot is everywhere. We also discuss how the rise in brain rot parallels the rise in anti-intellectualism and our reliance on AI.

In this episode of Bridging Borders, we dive into the academic pressure so many international and Asian students grow up with. The expectation to be the “smart one,” to excel, and to justify the sacrifices our families made. We explore where this gpressure really comes from: family pride, community expectations, cultural stereotypes, and the education systems we grew up in. From India’s rote-learning competition to Dubai’s school rankings to the UK’s assignment-heavy university style, we unpack what it means to constantly measure your worth through grades. We talk about academic validation, perfectionism, burnout, friendships affected by stress, and the guilt of choosing between studying and social life. Along the way, we share real tips that actually help like routines, music, body doubling, boundaries, and finding the right people to study with. This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone, you’re not behind, and you’re so much more than your grades.00:00 Intro00:52 Asian stereotyping and academic pressure explained02:10 Pressure to be the “the smart one”04:05 Where does the pressure actually come from?05:10 Unlearning childhood academic expectations at uni07:00 Studying as a coping mechanism08:12 Moving countries, switching systems, culture shocks in education.10:25 India vs Dubai vs UK: Academic systems compared12:45 The UK university structure explained14:00 Assignments vs Exams - Which is easier? 15:20 Studying habits in India - One night before exam prep culture and memorising16:40 Useful Tips & tricks for students18:30 Routines and building discipline - Why 5AM studying works for one of us — and not for the other20:00 How to focus when your brain refuses to be quiet21:15 Body doubling & library culture -Why studying around other people actually works22:10 academic stress, friendships and choosing your “study people.”23:40 Saying no and protecting your time without losing friendships25:05 Meeting the right people at uni 26:00 You’re not alone. Everyone is struggling more than they admit.26:40 Outro-Send us your episode ideas

Welcome to Bridging Borders — the space where two girls - one Indian, one Pakistani - from opposite sides of the border sit down and realise that we’re actually living the same story. In this intro episode, we talk about who we are, why we started this podcast, and all the cultural, chaotic and relatable topics we'll be diving into - from international student struggles to beauty standards, stereotypes, accents, family expectations and more.This is where our story starts.Welcome to chapter one

In their inaugural episode, Hamza and Danish delve into Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the New York and its implications for the Democratic Party, New York and American politics.

Zara joins Miranda in the Purple Studio to discuss the release of her debut single ‘I met you in June’ along with all things gospel, musical theatre, and songwriting as they reflect on their experience as finalists in Durham and their last Summer in the city. Look out for the upcoming release of the song in August and head over to our socials to stay in touch!@zaraangelinemusic @purpleradiomusic

In this episode of the Legal Besties Podcast, we unpack a timely trio of legal flashpoints: defamation, conscription, and child privacy. First, we dive into the murky waters of defamation through the lens of infamous university confession blogs - anonymous platforms where reputations are made and broken. Then, we explore the recent revival of debate around conscription, sparked in part by revelations about Kemi Badenoch’s youth and attitudes toward national service. What does this say about generational divides and state expectations of civic duty? Finally, we turn to child privacy, asking how far parents should go in monitoring their children’s technology use, especially in light of the controversial show Adolescence.

After two years of podcasting, Louie and Sam look back on some of Chalkboard Ultra's finest moments from this year. The hosts also discuss the future of the podcast, introducing a new host...