5: You've Got This: Magic Mindset
Ok guys, New year New You. Right? Well, it’s definitely harder said than done. In this episode Mia chats to the not so scary Economic Student Siumi as they try to find that light at the end of the tunnel- and spoiler alert it’s not a Goldman Sachs internship. More importantly, they talk about ‘Peer Support’ and how, even if you may not need it right now, you can go about getting help. After a ...
18m Jan 17, 2023
18m
4: You've got this: Home is where you make it
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, Mia aims to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between. This episode, Mia chats to two very special freshers on their bru...
22m Dec 07, 2022
22m
1: Working at LSE: LIMITED SERIES
In this first instalment of Working at LSE, we follow The Beaver’s months-long investigation 🔍into the usage of casual or hourly-paid contracts at LSE and how they lead to the exploitation of workers. On the picket line, we also speak to Yasmine Kherfi, PhD student and GTA in the Department of Sociology, about her experience with casual contracts and where casual students and workers alike can ...
12m Dec 06, 2022
12m
123: What's News? #4
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics. In this episode, we catch-up on the last two weeks of UK politics, focusing on developments following the Autumn Statement. We cons...
32m Dec 05, 2022
32m
122: The Beaver Breakdown #4
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes. In this episode, we talk to Niina and Anya about their coverage of UCU Strike Action and Rob about his analysis of the ongoing 2022 Qatar World Cup. The po...
20m Dec 04, 2022
20m
1: Women of LSE
Welcome to Women of LSE! In this episode we give a quick introduction to the series and future plans, along with a discussion about what empowerment looks like and who defines what “empowerment” truly means. Is empowerment representing ideal notions of femininity? OR is it forgoing all aspects of femininity entirely? Hosted by Alyx Ray and Nina Penning Edited by Alyx Ray Logo by Charlie To ...
14m Dec 02, 2022
14m
121: You've got this #3 Opposites Attract
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between. This is our most exposing podcast yet…… LSE are you ready? Turn the ...
15m Nov 30, 2022
15m
120: Help me Understand #1 Inflation
Have you ever wondered why you have to pay taxes? How does the US-electorial system actually work? Or how a country's financial situation can change from one day to the next? 🤔  ‘Help Me Understand’ is the podcast where we dive into topics like these, to try to understand why things are the way they are in society! 💡💳🦕🔌🌍📱 In this very first episode, we tackle inflation! There is a lot of talk ...
16m Nov 25, 2022
16m
118: You've got this #2 It's all about balance
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between. For our second episode of the year, I speak to LSE’s very own UNSOC ...
20m Nov 23, 2022
20m
119: What's News? #3
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics. In this episode, we talk about the Autumn Statement. After running through the key announcements and economic initiatives in Jeremy...
32m Nov 21, 2022
32m
117: You've Got This #1 You've 100% Got This
Welcome to 'You've Got This', a show about navigating the everyday challenges of LSE, London and more importantly life! Chatting to new and exciting guests each week, I aim to shine a light on the topics that really matter to us; from LSE highs and lows, keeping your mental health up and everything messy and silly in between. In this short teaser featuring rapid fire assumptions: Is clubbing a...
10m Nov 16, 2022
10m
116: The Beaver Breakdown #3
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes. In this episode, we talk to Amadea from Features about her piece on toxic investment banking and finance culture at the LSE. We also talk to Julietta from ...
16m Nov 15, 2022
16m
1: Word on the Street: Bread Ahead
Beaver Sound presents ‘Word on the Street’ - The who, what, where and why of London's most current trends and experiences. We go so you don't have to... or so you can plan your next day (or night) out. In this episode we are taking you to Bread Ahead: a bakery grown to be a London staple, where people learn first-hand artisanal recipes from experienced chefs in full- or half-day workshops. Gen...
17m Nov 11, 2022
17m
113: The Beaver Breakdown #2
What do Jeremy Corbyn and Bon Iver have in common? They are both in this episode of the Beaver Breakdown!!!! (kind of…) The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes. In this episode, we talk to the LS...
20m Oct 25, 2022
20m
112: What's News? #2
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics. In this episode, we tackle the bombshell news from Westminster - Liz Truss has resigned. She becomes the shortest-serving UK Prime ...
37m Oct 21, 2022
37m
110: LSESPN #2: Sporting Season Restart
With the new academic year, comes new sports seasons around the world - and your friendly neighbourhood unqualified sports analysts are back to provide the commentary nobody asked for. In this episode, Sachin and Dillon discuss results from the early Premier League season and give their best (read: worst) predictions for the upcoming NBA season. From the EPL to the NBA, in every episode, LSE’s...
30m Oct 21, 2022
30m
111: What's News? #1
This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics. In this episode, we discuss the recent developments regarding the mini-budget which was announced a couple of weeks ago by Liz Trus...
31m Oct 17, 2022
31m
109: The Beaver Breakdown #1
The official companion podcast to The Beaver Newspaper, the Beaver Breakdown allows Beaver contributors to talk in more depth about the inspiration and process behind their piece and allows us to ask any questions we feel the piece evokes. In this episode, we talk to Opinion’s very own editor Alina Chen about her piece on the LSE Economics exams, Testing Understanding or Maintaining Prestige?,...
13m Oct 06, 2022
13m
108: Let’s LSE about that #6: Drugs & Alcohol
Welcome to the sixth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a ha...
40m Oct 06, 2022
40m
107: Look at the State of Us #2; What can LSE do?
93% Club LSE’s second podcast, in discussion with Dr. AkileAhmet – head of inclusivity at the LSE Eden Centre. Today we discuss a wholerange of issues existing at LSE, from the pressures of finding jobs to impostersyndrome, before discussing what LSE can and is doing to assist with theseissues. We hope this podcast can form part of future discussion for progressivechange at LSE with regards to ...
31m Sep 30, 2022
31m
106: Let's LSE about that #5: Freshers Week Special
Welcome to the fifth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! And our first episode of 22/23!! Struggling with a problem that no one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally, feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast, we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about t...
21m Sep 16, 2022
21m
105: LSE Limelight #31: Neurodiversity Week
In this episode of LSE Limelight, we speak to LSESU Neurodivergents’ Student Officer Sam Crutcher about their experiences as a neurodivergent student at LSE, their time as the LSESU Neurodivergents’ Student Officer at LSE and…. MOST IMPORTANTLY the upcoming Neurodiversity week. The full schedule being: Monday 28th March - Neurodiversity and Intersectionality 18:00-19:30 Tuesday 29th March  ...
26m Mar 25, 2022
26m
104: Let's LSE about that: #4: Friendship
Welcome to the fourth episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’!  Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a ...
1hr 5m Mar 16, 2022
1hr 5m
103: Archive Chats Episode 3: Food Glorious Food- Nutrition And Diet During Wartimes
Food glorious food! Something we all have a relationship with, whether we can cook or not. So, what happens in times of warfare when production is slowed and exports decreased? in this episode of the Beaver Sound’s History-Themed Podcast Archived Chats, Sarah interviewed PHD Student Jonathan Slater to explore this question  Suggested resources for further interest    Ursula Heinzelmann, Beyo...
36m Mar 12, 2022
36m
102: The Lighthouse Podcast #2: Guantanamo Bay
Welcome to LSESU Amnesty international’s first podcast series, in which we will bring you conversations with various insightful speakers on a number of human rights issues in the aim of broadening engagement with important topical discussions Detention in Guantanamo Bay is a flagrant violation of human rights and it needs to be shut down. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Alka Pradha...
58m Mar 02, 2022
58m
101: Let's LSE about that: #3: Housing
Welcome to the third episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’!  Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a h...
40m Feb 23, 2022
40m
100: LSESPN #1: All-Star Weekend
With the 2022 NBA all-star break fast approaching, hosts Dillon & Sachin discuss this year’s all-star roster, give their midseason predictions and talk about their experiences watching NBA games from London. From the EPL to the NBA, every episode, LSE’s most unqualified sports commentators discuss the biggest news & events in the sporting world.
59m Feb 18, 2022
59m
99: Archive Chats #2: In the Shadow of Giants: Britain, Europe, and the Cold War
How did Europe experience the beginning of the Cold War? Was the EU a product of superpower tensions? Did Britain face a demotion from global power to regional partner? In this episode of the Beaver Sound’s History-Themed Podcast Archive Chats, Avan interviewed Head of Department Professor Piers Ludlow to find the answers to all these questions and more.  Hosted & Edited by Avan Fata Produced ...
1hr 5m Feb 16, 2022
1hr 5m
98: The Lighthouse Podcast #1: LGBTQ+ discrimination in Healthcare
Welcome to LSESU Amnesty international’s first podcast series, in which we will bring you conversations with various insightful speakers on a number of human rights issues in the aim of broadening engagement with important topical discussions. In this episode we will hear from a panel of three influential experts bringing in different perspectives on the topic of healthcare inequality. From ac...
1hr Feb 09, 2022
1hr
97: Archive Chats #1: Botanists in the Belly of Britannia: Plants and an Imperial Project
Can scientists become agents of imperialism? Is there such a thing as ‘colonising’ knowledge production? Did German nature collectors fashion their own ‘empire of information’ in South Africa? In this first episode of Archive Chats, Avan interviewed PhD graduate Dr. Katherine Arnold to find the answers to all these questions and more.  Hosted & Edited by Avan Fata Produced by Avan Fata & Sarah...
37m Feb 02, 2022
37m
96: LSE Limelight #30: Students Talk about Loss
The amazing Arden Farrow set up ‘Students Talk About Loss’ with support of the charity Let’s Talk about Loss.  The group aims to provide a much needed space for students who have encountered a loss and are navigating bereavement.  Arden established the group through her own journey with grief after losing her dad to suicide aged 14.  I didn’t know Arden until I sat down and had this conversa...
28m Jan 26, 2022
28m
95: Let's LSE about that: #2: Money
Welcome to the second episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’!  Struggling with a problem that no-one has prepared you for? Facing something you’re expected to understand but have no idea? Generally feel you’ve been thrown in at the deep end and need a lifeline? You’re in the right place! On this podcast we discuss common student issues and see if we can LSE about that! Every episode I interview a ...
59m Jan 17, 2022
59m
93: LSE Streetlight #1: Protests
From the UCU teacher’s strike to the protests surrounding Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely’s visit to the LSE that stirred national controversy, protest & student activism was unavoidable during Michaelmas Term. LSE Streetlight hosts Dillon & Zach spoke to members of the LSE community to find out their opinions on recent events and protests. Shining a light on the voices of the LSE community ...
27m Dec 08, 2021
27m
92: Look at the State of Us #1: Imposter Syndrome
93% Club’s LSE first podcast, in discussion with Robyn McAlpine- LSESU’s Education officer. Today we discuss imposter syndrome- something we struggle often as state-educated students at LSE. We understand the anxieties associated with not fitting into uni straight away, and stressing over the lack of soft skills sometimes felt. This podcast forms a discussion, highlighting you are not alone and...
32m Nov 29, 2021
32m
90: LSE Limelight #29: Sabbatical Officers
We spoke to the Sabbatical Officers- the past students elected to represent the current students of LSE. We covered the big stuff like ‘how do you effectively manage the library stairs?’ and spoke about a range of topics, from feeling like an outsider at LSE, to what exactly Carol is, and why this was the year to launch compulsory consent training for first year students.  Recorded 02/11/21.  ...
26m Nov 19, 2021
26m
89: Let's LSE about that: #1: Contraception
Welcome to the first episode of ‘Let’s LSE about that’! In this episode we talk all about Contraception. I talk to a handful of students about their experiences with contraception, going on to talk to Elin and Sasha from the Metro Sexual Health Charity to help fill in the gaps in our knowledge . I also speak to a UK Secondary School teacher about her experience teaching contraception and why i...
56m Nov 13, 2021
56m
88: Harold's Take: Episode #5
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on violence in Myanmar, Covid-19 policies in Australia, and the newest global climate deal. Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
7m Oct 24, 2021
7m
4: Harold's Take: Episode #4
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on a new government coalition in Germany, corruption allegations in Chile, and outbreaks of violence in Lebanon.  Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
9m Oct 18, 2021
9m
87: Black History Month 2021
Our first episode of Grimshaw Speakers for this academic year is in honour of Black History Month. In this conversation, Kenya Lawrence, a 3rd-year IR and Chinese student, interviewed Dr Tres-Ann Kremer, Director of the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. They discussed the reasons behind the disparity in Black and minority students studyi...
33m Oct 15, 2021
33m
86: Harold's Take: Episode #3
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound.This week’s episode is on new corporate tax rules, a new Malaria vaccine, and Singapore’s reopening. Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
8m Oct 10, 2021
8m
85: Harold's Take: Episode #2
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound. Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
7m Oct 03, 2021
7m
84: Harold's Take: Episode #1
Harold’s Take brings you short insights on the news that have made headlines this week. By the Grimshaw Club, in collaboration with Beaver Sound. Presented and produced by Rosalie Roechert Research by Kaiser Kang Music by Vegar Nesfossen Dreier
5m Sep 26, 2021
5m
83: Guftagu #7: Aurat March (with Marvi Sirmed)
“Here’s the thing: these are actual women. The slogans that you see, each slogan is a story in itself and the women who are holding these slogans, they have lived those stories. And if they do not come out and tell their stories, we will never know what kind of experiences these women have to face throughout their lives which men and the entire patriarchal structure takes for granted.” This we...
24m Aug 22, 2021
24m
82: The Last Dam Word #8: March 2021
TW: This episode contains conversations about sexual assault and racism. In the March edition of The Last Dam Word, we talk about Meghan Markle, YouTuber drama, and what we've been listening to and watching in March. This episode was presented by Angbeen Abbas, Nicole Lim, and Klaudia Stefanska. It was produced by Klaudia Stefanska. Subscribe to Beaver Sound on Spotify to hear more!
44m Apr 07, 2021
44m
81: LSE Limelight #28: David Gordon's year as Gen-Sec
“LSE students have this ability to just be so brilliant. Being in the SU, I am not part of that thing that is excellent. I am sort of off to the side, on top, not quite engaged in it, which is a bit of a weird one. But with that in mind, and this is something that the School and the SU can do, is make students feel empowered to take those opportunities, to join the communities that exist.” In ...
51m Mar 25, 2021
51m
80: LSE Limelight #27: The Circular Economy Society
“Everything in nature is circular. In nature there are just no linear systems because everything is kind of feeding on each other, and there’s just no waste. The circular economy is really taking nature as an example and then just applying this example to everything in our everyday life.”   Lara Pohl-Martell, the founder and president of the LSE Circular Economy Society, tells us what the circ...
22m Mar 20, 2021
22m
79: Grimshaw Speakers #13: Conversation with Mitch Hayes
In this episode of Grimshaw Speakers we were joined by Mitch Hayes, former Msc IPE student at LSE and founder of the 'China Signal'.  Mitch walks us through the characteristics of the Sino-Latin America relationship, explains why it has become more prevalent in international discourse, what opportunities COVID-19 brings for the strengthening of Chinese soft power in the region, and how we can ...
27m Mar 09, 2021
27m
78: The Last Dam Word #7: Pride
"On the behalf of Beaver Sound, we do not condone or support RuPaul's fracking practices." This month, The Last Dam Word is back with new hosts! For our first episode, we talk about the gay awakening cartoons, TV shows, and music that have shaped our queer identities and queer culture at large. To hear more from us, subscribe to us on Spotify!
38m Feb 25, 2021
38m
77: Guftagu #6: Dating within South Asian communities
“A family friend of mine once said “But Inayah, you shouldn’t forget the fact that you’re Pakistani then and that there’s a way of doing things”. Perhaps, what I thought was normal to conduct myself in the dating atmosphere was then thus offending my Pakistani-ness and that I need to retain that." –Inayah Inam This week, we spoke to Angbeen Abbas and Inayah Inam, two penultimate year Pakistani...
37m Feb 19, 2021
37m
76: Pride #3: The Gay Liberation Front at LSE
“Archives are raw history in a sense. They record an event at a certain time. And it’s only when you look back that you can interpret it … but archives are the raw face of history.” In this episode of the Pride miniseries, we talk to Dr. Gillian Murphy, the Curator for Equality, Rights, and Citizenship at the LSE Library. We discuss the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), which met for the first time ...
17m Feb 16, 2021
17m