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Bungacast/434/ Bodiless Bodies ft. Matthew Thompson & Jonny Gordon-Farleigh (sample)On the NGO-isation of the state.
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Researchers and writers Matthew Thompson and Jonny Gordon-Farleigh join us to discuss their recent Damage article with George Hoare.
Civil society was once occupied by popular forces that could function as a bulwark against both capitalist marketization and state authoritarianism. Today, it has been colonized by the NGO, which, in turn, colonizes our hollowed-out politics. We ask:
What are 'private NGOs', and what are quangos?
How has 'projectification' taken over?
What does the NGOisation of society mean? How does th...2024-08-2904 min
The Watership Down Podcast58: Introduction to the 1978 film
58: Introduction to the 1978 film Scripted, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher, with script-assistance by John Ruths Origin of a film Martin Rosen bought the rights by 1975 and production started that year. He hired Terry Rawlings as editor. The music for the film hit a major crisis after Malcolm Williamson, a prestigious composer, left the country with hardly anything written. Angela Morley took over, reluctantly, and developed the score in 2 weeks , both from his initial sketches and her own original work. Rabbit Voices So who were the actors who portrayed our rabbit friends...and enemies? Hazel is probably...2022-04-0516 min
Freelancing for JournalistsDemystifying TikTokIn this episode we speak to two experts about how best to use TikTok and why journalists need to know about it. Dr Gavin Allen, digital journalism lecturer at the University of Cardiff, talks about why being an early adopter of new apps can be valuable for employability. And Neve Gordon-Farleigh, TikTok producer for JournoResources, discusses how to get the most out of the app and what kind of things to post as a journalist. The GuestsNeve Gordon-FarleighTwitter @Neve_GFInstagram @neve.gfPodcast https://anc...2021-04-0745 min
Jobs BoredLockdown Bush ChicGeorge is getting down to brass tax this week, although it's mainly to see if he can afford some luxury socks! Bryony has news of how the government's kickstart scheme can help young journalists, and Oli's interviewed his first celebrity, just about managing to keep his cool...
Neve Gordon-Farleigh is our guest this week! She's here to drag us kicking and screaming into Gen Z by teaching us about the power of TikTok journalism, and why you don't need a degree to become a journalist. But how will her colour coordinated CV fare against our ATS? 2021-03-0850 min
UncanventionalTracy Edwards MBETracy Edwards is a round the world sailor and activist championing girls education.
After leaving school with no qualifications, Tracy went travelling and ended up as the cook upon a boat competing in the Whitbread Round The World Race. However in 1989 she returned to the Race with the first all female crew. As a team they fought against female stereotypes and proved that women are equal to men. During the episode we talk about how Tracy got into sailing, her work with The Maiden Factor and her passions for getting girls all over the world into education.
You can find...2021-02-0341 min
UncanventionalSeries 1 FinaleUncanventional. The podcast that proves you can be successful by doing something unconventional.
Neve Gordon-Farleigh has hosted an 8 part series to bring you advice and an insight to talking an alternative routes to going to university. We have been joined by a variety of guests and discussed things from, apprenticeships to dropping out of university, to going to drama school and working your way up.
In this final episode we reflect on the series and bring to you some of our best bits. We say many thank you’s and Neve even shares her own answer to the big final qu...2020-11-1100 minUncanventionalSteph ParrySteph Parry is a Musical Theatre Performer and Actress currently starring in Mamma Mia The Party.
After watching Steph perform during lockdown I wanted to chat to her about her career and route into the industry. Throughout the episode we discuss how Steph went from working in a Doctors practice to being on a West End stage and the differences between going to university and following your passion. Steph also shares some of her career highlights and who she looks up to in the industry.
You can find Steph on social media, @thatstephparry2020-10-2800 minUncanventionalAbbie DewhurstAbbie Dewhurst is a Weather Presenter and Journalist for BBC Look North.
Getting into the media industry can be difficult, however after leaving school Abbie Dewhurst worked her way up through the industry. From making cups of tea and carrying cables to now being a weather presenter for BBC Look North. Throughout the episode we discuss Abbie’s most asked question ‘How to get into the media industry?’, her use of social media and her advice for young people. Abbie also shares some of the behind the scenes secrets that you wouldn’t know whilst watching her on TV.
You can find...2020-10-2100 minUncanventionalGeorgia CoanGeorgia Coan is a Journalist, Producer and Podcaster for the BBC.
After leaving school Georgia went to college and found her love for Journalism. Throughout the episode we talk about Georgia’s start in local radio, her BBC apprenticeship and why she always wanted to be a journalist. She also shares her advice for young journalists and the invaluable skills and advice she gained from being mentored through the John Schofield Trust.
You can find Georgia on Twitter, @georgia_coan2020-10-1400 minUncanventionalBethany Collins & Alexa RendellBethany Collins and Alexa Rendell.
Meet Bethany Collins and Alexa Rendell, for today’s episode I wanted to talk to other young people who haven’t had conventional routes since leaving school. For Bethany this meant living at home and going to university and we discuss some of the stigma surrounding this. Whereas Alexa shares her experiences as an apprentice and why she chose to defer going to university this September.
You can find Bethany on Twitter, @bethanyjcollins
You can find Alexa on Twitter, @alexa_rendell2020-10-0700 minUncanventionalRobin Gordon-FarleighRobin Gordon-Farleigh is an ex comms strategist and founding partner of Manara Global.
Robin Gordon-Farleigh has 23 years experience of working in the government. He spent 6 years working at 10 Downing Street for both David Cameron and Theresa May. Throughout the episode we talk all about life behind the famous Downing Street door and some of his career highlights from meeting royalty to bumping into some famous faces. Robin shares his experiences of what it was really like working in such a prestigious building and the pressures that comes with the job.
You can find Robin on Twitter @RobinG_F2020-09-2345 minUncanventionalMolly ThompsonMolly Thompson is a YouTuber, Instagrammer and Travel Enthusiast.
After leaving school Molly went to Leeds Arts Uni to study an arts foundation course. Molly vlogged her whole university experience, from moving out to most importantly the ups and downs of going to university. Throughout the episode we talk all about her foundation course, what life is like now as a full time YouTuber and her experiences of solo travelling round Australia.
You can find Molly on Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok @beauty_spectrum. Make sure if you aren’t already, to go and subscribe to Molly’s YouTube channel - Be...2020-09-1643 minUncanventionalEmma BentleyEmma Bentley is a camerawoman and journalist for the BBC.
After leaving school Emma undertook an apprenticeship and is now a camerawoman and journalist for the BBC. Throughout the episode we talk all about apprenticeships and what it’s like working for the BBC. Emma also shares some of the incredible people she’s worked with like, Prince William and Kate, David Attenborough and Fiona Bruce.
You can find Emma on Twitter @EmmaLBentley and Tik Tok @justemmawithacamera2020-09-0939 minUncanventionalIzzy RadfordIzzy Radford is a writer, director, voice actor and fellow podcaster.
In 2018 she started a blog documenting her experiences of what it was like dropping out of university and her life post academia. Throughout the episode Izzy shares the importance of putting yourself first and whether or not she regrets dropping out of university.
You can find Izzy’s blog at https://www.izzyrad.co.uk/2020-09-0240 minUncanventionalTrailer: UncanventionalWelcome to the Uncanventional Podcast. I’m Neve Gordon-Farleigh and this is the podcast that proves you can be successful by doing something unconventional. Join me as I talk to a number of guests about the journeys they’ve taken in their own careers and the importance of following your own path.2020-08-0300 min