Tell It

Tell It

Everyone has their own story…in this podcast they Tell It. From personal journeys of discovery to sharing obsessions & passions, we hear from young people across the UK who want to tell you their amazing stories and perhaps even change your view of the world in the process.

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March 11, 2021 23 mins

Dan and James find themselves in church with their new friend, Granny. They definitely didn’t see that coming when they started the series. Oh – and they meet Hodor from Game of Thrones! His real name is Kristian Nairn. He tells them what it was like growing up gay in Northern Ireland and why he thinks things have got better for LGBTQ+ people there.

Producer: Phoebe Keane

Originally released in September 2019

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Dan and James come face to face with someone in Northern Ireland who offers “talking therapy” – what many call “gay conversion therapy” – to people who don’t want to be gay. For James, who’s gay, it’s a difficult encounter. They also hear Vicky Beeching’s story. Vicky spent years trying to change her sexuality. Doing so, she says, made her seriously ill.

Producer: From Gay to Non Gay

Originally released in September 2019

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Dan Hudson and James Barr present a podcast called ‘A Gay and a Non-Gay’. They’ve received messages from listeners asking them to travel to Northern Ireland to see what life is like for LGBTQ+ people there. So they head to Belfast where they find out about gay 'conversion therapy’.

Producer: Phoebe Keane

Originally released in September 2019

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We're in court with Yusuf as he gets his sentence. Will he be jailed or allowed to go free? Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a notorious London gang member who's facing jail for carrying a knife and acid.

Produced by Tracy Ollerenshaw, Toby Sealey and Will Chalk.

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Yusuf's mindset is changing as his court sentencing gets closer – but is it too late for him to get out? We meet Michael, who's spent years behind bars and is now out of the gang lifestyle. Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a notorious London gang member who's facing jail for carrying a knife and acid.

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December 18, 2020 8 mins

Experts at the special gangs unit in east London give us their take on drill and we return to Yusuf's story. It’s been a fortnight since we first met him – but has he changed his ways?

Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a notorious London gang member who's facing jail for carrying a knife and acid.

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We spend months with Hackney Integrated Gangs Unit and eventually get their number one gang member to speak to us.

Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a notorious London gang member who's facing jail for carrying a knife and acid.

Produced by Tracy Ollerenshaw, Toby Sealey and Will Chalk.

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Raegan meets with her friends to talk about her job and how it has changed their perceptions of death.

In this episode, her friends dig deeper into what the role of a Funeral Director involves, including questions on what exactly happens to our bodies after we die, and how this changes if you donate your body to medical science.

We also hear about how Raegan’s job has impacted her romantic relationships and how she sometimes tells pe...

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Raegan takes us to a mortuary and she reflects on one funeral she will never forget.

In this episode, we hear about the process of what happens when someone who has died arrives in Raegan’s care, and how a hair and beauty salon for the deceased compares with visiting a beauty hall in town.

We also hear a moving conversation Raegan has with her Godfather Stephen about what it was like to arrange a funeral for someone very important in...

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Raegan visits her mum and dad to speak to them about how her career has allowed her to be there for her own family.

At home with her parents, we hear how Raegan has embalmed past family and friends of the family and how she believes this is the last thing she can do for them.

She also talks about the effect grief can have on your mental health, why talking about funerals doesn’t always have to be a glum subject, and why this job mean...

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Whilst on paper Raegan’s job may sound out of the ordinary, there are many parts to her day that many listeners will be familiar with.

Raegan takes us on a tour of her office which includes meeting her twenty three year old colleague Claire, learning about unique funeral plans, and revealing some popular misconceptions about what her role entails.

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Raegan is a funeral director, and part of her job involves putting make-up on those who have passed away.

In this episode, Raegan takes us through how she got into working in funeral care, the moment she saw a deceased for the first time, and what a day in the life of a Funeral Cosmetologist is really like.

We also hear a moving conversation Raegan has with her Godfather Stephen about what it was like to arrange a funeral for someone...

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May 3, 2020 19 mins

On their fourth and final day in the Highlands, the team reflect on what the challenge has meant to them.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Constance, Radio 1Xtra’s Jeremiah Asiamah and their host, outdoor e...

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May 3, 2020 27 mins

On their third day in the Highlands, the team attempt another difficult trek with tired legs and opt for some ice cold refreshment in the river.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Constance, Radio 1Xtra’s Jer...

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May 3, 2020 21 mins

On their second day in the Highlands, the team set out on their first full day trek in brutal conditions and attempt to skin rabbits for dinner with limited success.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands. With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Consta...

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May 3, 2020 20 mins

The team arrive in Scotland to get their challenge underway.

After meeting Zeki they hand over their phones, before roasting a deer leg in a rock oven and then heading over to a dark woodland for their first night in the Highlands.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands. With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gami...

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May 3, 2020 13 mins

In this first episode Luke introduces you to the team taking part and the challenge that awaits them.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands. With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Constance, Radio 1Xtra’s Jeremiah Asiamah and their host, outdoor expe...

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Erin and her fellow activists feel that the older generations are failing young people and it's more important than ever to speak up and have your voice heard as a young person.

She connects with Helena Gualinga, a 17 year old striker who grew up deep in the Amazon rainforest as part of the Sarayaku community. Then Erin also goes to Scottish parliament to meet First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to discuss her group’s demands and find ou...

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Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.

The global strike kicks off a week of activities and Erin is exhausted. Erin's eco activism was inspired by a love of marine biology. She takes us to her favourite beach which is full of stories and discoveries. But now exams are looming and she has to make a difficult decision, so she talks to her friends and a...

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Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.

In this first episode, Erin shares how she became part of the movement and why she feels it's so crucial to take a stand. Meanwhile, she and her fellow students are planning the biggest global climate strike ever. During the protest, Erin has to deliver a speech in front of a ten thousand strong crowd in Glasgow...

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