Shows
Lights Up!The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeA Murder, a Mystery, a Discovery. The incredible story of Christopher and his courage, Cait and Frances host four members of a terrific cast: Harry, Elly, Aidan and Sabrina.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is the bestselling original novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens for the stage, and directed at Putney Theatre by Frances Bodiam.The dog is dead. Pierced with a garden fork. Standing on the lawn in the middle of the night beside Wellington is fifteen-year-old Christopher. His neighbour and the police believe he is responsible.
2025-08-1419 min
Island TalksNicosia Uncut – Episode 61: The Divided Island – “The generational trauma is real and profound” (16/7/2025)On the 51st anniversary of 1974 events, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli host Cey Sesigüzel and Andreas Tokkallos, co-producers of "The Divided Island" documentary at Nicosia Uncut podcast. These two British-Cypriot filmmakers of Two Fresh Productions are hailing from both communities and they featured real stories of Cypriots from various generations. The work is a striking contrast to the official narratives and propaganda of sides and provides humanitarian stories from the past in the first part, and a vision for the future in the second. The documentary that won the Best Documentary Feature at The South London Film Festival, f...
2025-07-1636 minIsland TalksNicosia Uncut – Episode 61: The Divided Island – “The generational trauma is real and profound” (16/7/2025)On the 51st anniversary of 1974 events, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli host Cey Sesigüzel and Andreas Tokkallos, co-producers of "The Divided Island" documentary at Nicosia Uncut podcast. These two British-Cypriot filmmakers of Two Fresh Productions are hailing from both communities and they featured real stories of Cypriots from various generations. The work is a striking contrast to the official narratives and propaganda of sides and provides humanitarian stories from the past in the first part, and a vision for the future in the second. The documentary that won the Best Documentary Feature at The South London Film Festival, f...
2025-07-1636 minNicosia UncutNicosia Uncut – Episode 61: The Divided Island – “The generational trauma is real and profound” (16/7/2025)On the 51st anniversary of 1974 events, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli host Cey Sesigüzel and Andreas Tokkallos, co-producers of "The Divided Island" documentary at Nicosia Uncut podcast. These two British-Cypriot filmmakers of Two Fresh Productions are hailing from both communities and they featured real stories of Cypriots from various generations. The work is a striking contrast to the official narratives and propaganda of sides and provides humanitarian stories from the past in the first part, and a vision for the future in the second. The documentary that won the Best Documentary Feature at South London Film Festival, features J...
2025-07-1636 min
Lights Up!Blithe SpiritsSarah (Madame Arcati), Daniel (Charles) and Katie (Elvira) are interviewed by Cait about the lastest production by Putney Theatre Company, Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, directed by Tom Sainsbury.Noël Coward's comedy classic tells the story of suave novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth. They invite local medium, Madam Arcati, to conduct a séance to inspire him for his next novel. The evening doesn't go as planned, and the sceptical Charles is reunited with the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Only he can see Elvira and she doesn't take kindly to Ruth hav...
2025-04-1717 min
this IS researchNew theories or new scripts for the digital age?Is there a formula for doing and publishing research on digital phenomena? And if so, it is the same formula as the scripts for IS papers of the past, or has it changed? We discuss how our field has historically worked with reference theories from other disciplines and how we have moved beyond this one way of doing and publishing research to a variety of ways in which we can build theory about digital phenomena. We suggest that reference theories should not be viewed as immutable sacred cows but rather as a tentative basis of received wisdom, which we must...
2025-04-0242 min
Lights Up!Accidental Death of an AnarchistCast members Tom, Tim and Megs are interviewed by Cait, for the brilliant Putney Theatre Production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, adapted by Tom Basden. Directed by Barney Hart Dyke and Owen Thomas James. An irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into Police Headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent 'accidental' death of a suspect in custody. Outwitting his captors, the Maniac dupes them into performing a farcical recreation of the incident, exposing the absurd corruption and terrifying idiocy at t...
2025-03-1816 min
Lights Up!It's A Wonderful Life“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings…” Christmas Eve, 1946, Bedford Falls. Down-on-his-luck banker George Bailey feels life has passed him by, and he's at the end of his rope.But when George's guardian angel pays him a visit, he's amazed to discover what life in his beloved town would be like without him. Maybe it's a wonderful life, after all?Cait interviews the cast, Matt Hoisch, Nicole Pavlou, Rob Wallis and Ben Wheeler of the new production of It's A Wonderful Life, at Putney Arts Theatre, based on the critically acclai...
2024-12-0515 min
Lights Up!Box Set Summer Festival10 plays in 8 days, The Putney Theatre Box Set Summer Festival brings the energy of the Edinburgh Fringe to your doorstep. Cait interviews Festival Director Ian Higham about everything you'd like to know. For tickets and full information, take a look at https://www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/event-5741694 Performances: 27 July – 2 August main stageA Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty HennessyDirected by Cait Hart DykeCast: Isabella Walsh-WhitfieldBobby & Amy by Emily JenkinsDirected by Geoff Sau...
2024-07-1620 min
Business & Technology Insights from CapgeminiRe-inventing Retail: Rebounding from COVID-19In this month’s podcast, we look at some of the activities retailers will be focussing on as they look to rebound from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Raj Ganatra, our host this month, discusses how retailers will be planning for the restart, and how they will reopen their stores effectively after a period of closure for many non-essential retailers. He is joined by Capgemini retail experts; Holly Nurse, Yota Pavlou and Nick Hoenig.
2020-06-0921 min
Bottoms on Top22: Decolonize or DieAndreas and Prakash call Andreas' mom. Nick and Andreas Nolan introduce a new game, "Over Under." Then, Perren and Osiris join for a round table discussion on decolonizing sexuality.Hosted by Andreas Pavlou and Prakash Mishra. Produced and edited by Executive Creative Consultant Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Julia Schorr and photography by Chase Sutton.
2018-11-0400 min
Bottoms on Top19: John's Dead and RottedAndreas plans a few surprises for John's last episode, also the last episode of the season. Nick Joyner brings on a version of Consent or No.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma. Edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2018-03-2500 min
Bottoms on Top18: Queer Knitting ClubJohn and Andreas talk to Nick Joyner about anti-queer architecture on campus, and stage an intervention for alumnus Giovanni Iaboni.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma. Edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2018-03-1200 min
Bottoms on Top17: Rotisserie Chicken Rope BunniesJohn and Andreas introduce production assistant Sammy, and Nick Joyner is back with "Do we claim her?". Seb discusses androgyny.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2018-02-0400 min
Bottoms on Top16: Body Image PlasticsThis week, John and Andreas chat about break play a game identifying gay icons with Nick Joyner. Chris Cahill and Prakash Mishra talk about their experiences with body image in the lgbtq+ community.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2018-01-2200 min
Bottoms on Top15: Andreas and John's Holiday SpectacularIn the last episode of the year, John and Andreas finish up the season with a few surprises and Nick Joyner.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2017-12-1700 min
Bottoms on Top11: Gay ChristmasJohn and Andreas are joined by junior Nick Joyner to talk about Demi Lovato memes, and Bob Schoenberg from the LGBT Center comes on to give some insight on the way Penn has changed in the last 35 years in terms of LGBT student life and activism on campus.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2017-10-2200 min
Bottoms on Top10: Cum CousinsJohn and Andreas discuss shared past hookups and junior Nick Joyner talks about early signs that he knew he was gay. Guest Cody Smith talks to John and Andreas about fem gays.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
2017-10-0800 min
Bottoms on Top9: Gay ClownsJohn and Andreas talk about Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary and junior Nick Joyner talks about the queer horror of Babadook and It. Guest Johanna MattNavarrotalks to John and Andreas about the misogyny of gay men.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
2017-09-2400 min