SuggSound
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -As a part time campaigner and activist, Hugo Sugg uses his unique insight and experiences with a range of one-off and recurring guests to give you a new edge on the most relevant topics! Also featured are mini-series on topics, looking in-depth to a particular issue.
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Episodes
Mental health: A raw insight into anxiety and getting to safety
October 24, 2019 17:33 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAfter a long hiatus, Hugo opens up to his experiences of crippling anxiety in this very raw one-off episode. He explains what drove him to decide to stay in Turkey for a year and explains why events of 11 years ago still play a part in his life. Please note that this episode may be uncomfortable to listen to and also may be triggering for some. You are not alone in anxiety, and it’s ok not to be ok. If you need to talk due to this episode or in general, please seek proper advice or call Samar...
The Lunch Hour Pod: 650, 2, 24 - the three numbers that changed history
January 21, 2019 17:40 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBLast week, we witnessed monumental history in regards to our country's future being made in just 24 hours. It was quite extraordinary... On the 15th January, the Government was defeated by 230 MPs' votes - the biggest ever rejection of a flagship Government motion of Parliament. That same evening, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn threw down the gauntlet for a Vote of No Confidence in the Government. The No Confidence Motion was debated after PMQ's the next day, and the Government won it. MP sta...
THE BIG ROUNDUP: 2018 in Politics
January 11, 2019 12:15 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBAnd here you have it - after a unwanted and unprompted hiatus (yes, we missed you too), SuggSound is back with vengeance and a roundup of politics in 2018 in the UK and beyond. WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! Brexit of course tops the list but we also talk Trump, the Skripal poisionings, Cable's 'Erotic Spresm', US Midterms and the new BBC show Bodyguard! Due to the sheer quantity of sound coming out of Dunc and Hugo's mouths (we blame politicians and the like!), we had to split the podcast over ...
It’s an “elveda” from Türkiye!
November 23, 2018 20:36 - 1 minute - 1020 KBIt’s my last night in Turkey (elveda means goodbye) - and what a time it has been! With me jetting back to the UK and settling back into life - I’ll be taking a small break for a week and will bring you an episode the end of next week! From December though a proper routine will be established for SuggSound, where you will know exactly what day the Podcast comes out. Until next week - have a great few days and if you’re missing the Podcast, you can catch all our previous episodes wherever yo...
The Podcaster gets interviewed: Hugo in Turkish Delight
November 17, 2018 16:55 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBWith the choppy waters of the last few days, Brexit is all you’ve probably heard about. Well now is a good time to take your mind off it for a few minutes. Sit back and relax. Here’s Hugo sitting in the hot seat and being interviewed! Not to be missed... Don’t forget to rate us and subscribe on your favourite Podcast app. #SuggSound
The Roundup: An EU Deal? Khashoggi, Pittsburgh, Servicewomen and the 2018 UK Budget
October 28, 2018 23:53 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBSuggSound returns to the latest news and current affairs in this roundup. Speaking about a range of topics, journalist Duncan Cushenan and Hugo Sugg give their political analysis to the world’s events. What are your thoughts on what we have discussed? Join in the discussion on social media using #SuggSound. Follow https://www.twitter.com/HugoSugg and https://www.twitter.com/duncancushenan on Twitter and don't forget to give us 5* rating wherever you get your podcast.
QUICK UPDATE: 3rd episode of our homelessness mini-series has been delayed.
October 26, 2018 14:32 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBDue to news directly related to the campaign, the episode has been put on hold for a short time. It WILL be released, with full explanation, soon. Please tune into our previous episodes if you haven’t already and a podcast will be out this weekend. Promise! Thank you for your support. -Hugo
The Backchat: Journalist meet Podcast, Podcast meet journalist
October 14, 2018 22:04 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBPolitics, journalism and podcasting masher together have created a new phenomenon: The Political Podcast. In this episode we speak to Natasha who hosts Backbench’s new podcast ‘Backchat’ and find out what inspires her... It turns out her History Degree isn’t going to take her far in journalism. Sound familiar!? *cough* Alex Robertson from a couple of weeks ago *cough* Natasha was a great guest who stayed longer than she initially said because she was so passionate! Be sure to follow her on ...
Trailer: Our mini-series is back next week!
October 12, 2018 09:05 - 41 seconds - 659 KBThank you for listening to our first 2 episodes in our mini-series on homelessness. Tune in next week for the third. Whilst you wait, please do rate SuggSound 5* on your favourite podcast app so it helps other people find us. #SuggSound
The Lunch Hour Pod: The circle that is democracy
October 05, 2018 12:37 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBThe Leaders have spoken, the conferences have happened and the verdict is still not clear. Are we going to leave or stay in the EU? With his politics once a secret because of his job, Joshua Godfrey now works for an MP in Worcestershire and talks about his latest column on Backbench UK, titled “Brexit: the show must go on”. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk about democracy, leaving the EU and the People’s Vote campaign. Follow Josh on his Twitter https://twitter.com/JoshuaGodfrey, the ar...
From a dreamer to an achiever - Alex’s story
October 01, 2018 21:32 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBA dream is something that can take days, weeks, months or years - but when it becomes a reality it’s all worth it. Today we hear from Alex who went from playing music, studying History at 3 universities and has a radio show with 3 of his friends. He shows us it’s possible to achieve what you want too. Follow Alex on https://instagram.com/a_munnyxoxox and his gang T_One Collective on Mixcloud and Instagram: https://www.mixcloud.com/T_One_/ https://www.instagram.com/t.one.collectiv/ You can l...
#Homelessness mini-series Ep 2: “Housed or not housed?”
September 18, 2018 13:51 - 10 minutes - 8.59 MBWe're back for episode 2 of our mini-series on the topic of homelessness. This podcast explores the process of the Council deciding if you should be housed or not. This episode is late and we apologise - but it's been recorded in 2 different countries! What did you think of the legal process if you are homeless? Include #SuggSound on your social media comments. Next episode out this week, we promise! Don't forget to rate, share, like and subscribe on your favourite podcast app so others ca...
“You made me feel like I could do, and be, anything”
September 01, 2018 22:06 - 10 minutes - 8.59 MBA tribute to Alan Tien, 28, who died unexpectedly late August. Alan was a passionate believer in youth involvement and was an active member in St Basil’s Birmingham which houses young people, and the National Youth Reference Group where he attended conferences talking about his experience of homelessness. He is and will be missed by so many. He was a true fighter and inspiration. Rest in Peace. Alan Tien: 12th May 1990 - 19th August 2018.
A #SuggSound mini-series: #Homelessness - Ep. 1
August 24, 2018 06:49 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBWhen an interview with Hugo’s mum about Thatcher (mostly) went horribly wrong, it was deleted and then it spurred on the idea for a mini-series on the homelessness problem in the UK. In this episode, hear Hugo talk about his own experiences, an interview with his mum Lindy about the issue and how she helps the homeless, plus you can share your thoughts on social media using #SuggSound. ++ Listen out for bloopers too! 🤭 ++ BBC Radio 5Live interview link: https://mobile.twitter.com/bbc5live/sta...
#SuggSound: A Call To Action
August 17, 2018 23:13 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBWe need you to be a guest on this podcast! Do get in touch - @HugoSugg on social media or email [email protected]. If you want to raise awareness of something or debate - political or not - this is the space to do it. Hugo would love to have you on! Oh, and we’re now on iTunes - so do subscribe, rate and share. An episode with someone close to Hugo will be released this weekend. Join in the Conversation: #SuggSound
The Lunch Hour Pod: The ins & outs of the #PeoplesVote idea
August 13, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBHugo ranted about it yesterday for 3 minutes, but this time he is joined by self-proclaimed political commentator Duncan Cushenan (www.twitter.com/duncancushenan) who helps to completely dissect the arguments, debate and logistics of a so-called ‘People’s Vote’ on the deal to leave the EU. Will they agree or not? Hugo also ponders “who is the one person who would suffer the most from another vote?”. Who do you side with - #SuggSoundHugo or #SuggSoundDuncan? Thanks for listening, and please ...
A tribute, a comment, a statistic and a Hashtag
August 12, 2018 15:47 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBRecorded over the weekend of 11/12th August 2018 - a year on from the Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ rally which killed 3, the podcast opens with a tribute to Heather Heyer and the 2 police officers killed and thoughts with their friends and families. Hugo then delves deep into the comments made by Boris Johnson, analyses the calling for, yes, another EU Referendum and hears about the severity of the protest and punishment against students in Bangladesh - bought ONLY to the outside world ...
EXCLUSIVE: Has Twitter just imploded over Labour AS?! 😯
August 05, 2018 21:50 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBYesterday's guest Jonny Ross is back in this exclusive pod talking about the crunch of Labour's Anti-Semitism row. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn releases a Twitter video on the issue, Tom Watson, Deputy Leader, publishes an article in a Sunday Paper and we announce that #ResignWatson Hashtag is trending No 1 on Twitter as we record! Recorded on 5th August 2018. Follow Jonny on www.twitter.com/jonnyross05 and Hugo on www.twitter.com/HugoSugg. Use the hashtag #SuggSound to be involved in the d...
SuggSound is back! Relaunch special
August 04, 2018 15:10 - 39 minutes - 37 MBAfter a year hiatus with much happening including a General Election, Hugo Sugg returns to his podcast and rebrands it as a political debate podcast. He is joined on this episode by Young Conservative Member Jonny Ross, debating who should be the next Leader of the Conservative Party, London Mayor Candidates and the idea of a People’s Vote (2nd Referendum) on the EU. Follow Hugo & Jonny on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HugoSugg / www.twitter.com/jonnyross05. Do like, rate and subscribe to #Sugg...