In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation... more

In this student takeover episode, Naomi Hoffman from Colchester Sixth Form College dicusses the impact of Globalisation on the UK... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Jack Katz from UCLA about his research on crime and crimonology.The central thesis... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jennifer Fleetwood about her book 'What we talk about when we talk about... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Paul Seabright about his book 'The divine economy' and how religions operate as... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Anton Roberts about his research on homelessness and masculinity. Anton is a researcher at... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Les Back and Dr Isaac Hoff about the rise of hooliganism and anti... more

In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 3 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Frank Furedi. Frank is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and professor of sociology at the... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley about Paper 2 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Kate is a... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 1 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to writer and Darwinian scholar, Paula Wright. Through her MSc in Psychology, Culture and Evolution... more

In this student takeover episode, Aimee Elsworth from Blackfen 6th form discusses the issue of Anti-semitism in education. Aimee quite... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sociology teacher and examiner Katie Tyler about how to approach questions on Social class... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Catherine Lee MBE about section 28 which was in place in the UK... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jon Alexander, the author of - Citizens: why the key to fixing everything is... more

In this student takeover episode, Amelie from Westcliff high school for girls tlaks about the relationship between capitalism and patriarchy.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Poppy Gibson about social media and mental health. Poppy is a Senior Lecturer... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to comedian Joe Wilkinson about being alcohol free. Joe explains about his decision to give... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Sidsel Harder about the topic of pornography. Sidsel is a Postdoctoral researcher at... more

in this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World cup in Qatar... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to mark Brooks OBE about International Men's Day which takes place on the 19th November.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Shaley about her personal experience of domestic violence. Shaley was born in Queens, New... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chris Waugh. Chris is a final year PhD student in Sociology at the University... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jonas Hart -adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology at James Madison University in the US.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through a basic introduction to what Sociological theory is, what is meant by structuralism vs... more

In this episode, Kate Flatley gives her top 5 tips (plus a bonus) of how to be successful in the... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Manuela Mendoza who conducted her PhD in Education at UCL-Institute of Education, supervised by... more

In this episode, Matthew will guide you through all the information you need to start a new Sociology course. In... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Michael G Flaherty. Michael is Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College and the... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Iain Borden from The Bartlett school of architecture at UCL about the youth... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Lexi Stadlen. Lexi is a writer, anthropologist and ethnographer. With a PhD in... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lauren Doyle - an Academic Tutor and a PhD Research Student at the University... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy,... more

In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Guilia Zampini. Giulia is a researcher and a senior lecturer in criminology at... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Catherine Owen about the crossover between the disciplines of Geography and Sociology. As a... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Daniel Chambliss about his ethnographic research. Dan looks at how extraordinary performance becomes... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. In part one the discussion... more

Just a brief update for the listeners on some changes to the show

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Education and Social Justice at The University of Birmingham - Professor Kalwant... more

In this episode, we hear part 6 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football... more

In this episode, we hear part 5 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng about where we are at with the subject of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day which takes place on the 19th November... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Allison Hui - Allison is a Lecturer in Sociology at Lancaster University whose... more

In this episode, we hear part 4 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lynda Korimboccus about the Sociology of veganism and how it sits in relation to... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Bowes from Nottingham Trent University. Ali is a Senior Lecturer in the... more

In this episode, we hear part 3 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Donna Peacock from the University of Sunderland. Donna discusses her research on cybercrime... more

In this episode, we hear part 2 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christopher R Matthews from Nottingham Trent University - a social scientist and epistemologist... more

In this episode, Sunny Gunessee discusses the issue of gender and crime, ore specifically he talks about whether theories on... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Owusu Kwarteng about the issue of exams and the stress, pressure and mental... more

In this episode, Jarrett Robert Rose discusses his work on culture, consciousness, health and in particular, mental health. You can... more

In this episode, Dr George Musgrave reads chapter one of his book with Sally Anne Gross entitled 'Can Music make... more

In this episode, we discuss key terms that are useful for those of you starting a Sociology course for the... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Hine from the University of West London. Ben is a senior lecturer... more

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college consider the issue of sexism in video games. Aimee, Seb, Nell and Daisy... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Karenza Moore. Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University,... more

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college in Hove discuss a mini research project they completed on the topic of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Chris Till from Leeds Beckett University. Chris is a sociologist who has a... more

In the final episode for this academic year, listen to some very brief updates before the pod returns on... more

In this episode, David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interviews Professor Bev Skeggs about how social media platforms... more

In this episode, a group of students from Shenzhen College discuss the issue of gig economy in China. Maggie Liu,... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Dick Hobbs. Dick entered academic work late having worked as an office boy,... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Alicia Denby, Alicia is a Sociologist and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Paul O' Connor. Paul is a Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the... more

In this episode, a group of lower 6th form Sociology students from Cokethorpe school in Oxfordshire debate whether social class,... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr William Kerr from The university of Derby. Will is a lecturer in Sociology... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to the journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher - Julie Bindel. Julie writes regularly for The... more

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Simone Kolysh. Dr Kolysh's research looks at Sex & Gender, Sexualities, Race &... more

In this student takeover episode, Abby Reyes discusses - Is meritocracy a flawed and harmful ideal? Abby has just completed... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Gemma Ahearne - an educator in Criminology at the University of Liverpool. Gemma... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chloe Wakeham who is a second year PhD student at Swansea University looking at... more

In this episode, Nigel Warburton and David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interview Professor Ann Oakley about her... more

In this the first student takeover episode, Adrianna Nawrocka from Hammersmith Academy explains her ideas on 'Production and consumption can... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Catherine Hakim who is the author of Honey Money: The Power of Erotic... more

Just a brief episode to ask for your work! Fancy recording a short sound file explaining a theory, a concept... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Rachel Allison all the way from Mississippi about her research on women's sport.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to anti-Feminist Judith Charpentier. Judith explains why she feels that Feminism is not achieving its... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jenny Van Hooff from Manchester Metropolitan University. Jenny's work looks at issues of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ali and Reece about studying A-level Sociology. Ali is currently a year 12 completing... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ruth McKie about her work on climate change denial, delay and obstruction. Ruth... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Wendy Podd about the benefits of a Sociology degree. Wendy discusses some... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Mark Doidge from the University of Brighton about the proposed new European super... more

In this episode, Eric Miller discusses the importance of the socialisation process, gender expectations during this period, feral children and... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Male Sexual Abuse Specialist - Phil Mitchell about men's issues and the recent explosion... more

Before we head off for an Easter Break - a very quick update and a call out for your own... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Prof Micheal Rosino from Molloy College in Long Island, New York. Michael's teaching and... more

In this episode, Carey Allen explains what is meant by the term Moral Panic and uses the Cohen study of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr David Scott from The Open University. David's research interests include the ethical foundations... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Duncan Exley about his book 'The End of Aspiration?Social Mobility and Our Children’s Fading... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sarah McLaughlin about studying Sociology as an adult through an access course. Sarah explains... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to the comedian, journalist and political satirist - Andrew Doyle. Andrew is perhaps best known... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Richard Driscoll who is a teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education about his... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jasmine Harris - an Associate Professor of Sociology at Ursinus College. Jasmine holds... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the beliefs and religion topic covering issues... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Kate Herrity from the University of Cambridge and Dr Jason Warr from De... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Crime and Deviance topic on issues... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Brian McDonough who is course leader in the Faculty of Sport, Health and... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Nicola Ingram. Nicola is Professor of Sociology and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the families and household topic on issues... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Bethany Robertson from The University of York about her research on gender identities... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Idil Galip about Internet memes. Idil explains the etymology of the term, what constitutes... more

In this episode, Matthew conducts the second part of his interview with Professor Angela McRobbie, this time focusing on her... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from the University of Sunderland about what you can expect from studying... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Meghji - A Lecturer in Social Inequalities at Magdelene College, University of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to 4 Sociology students about their experiences of learning online for Sociology under the current... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Alex Blower about his research on widening access to higher education. Alex talks... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Kate Stewart from Nottingham Trent university and Dr. Matthew Cole from the Open... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Letisha Brown - an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech. She is... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a qualitative method. One study uses content analysis and interviews,... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Claire Markham - a Lecturer in Sociology & Criminology. Claire talks about her... more

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a quantitative method. One study uses a postal questionnaire, another... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Laura Bentley about her research on working class women in higher education. Laura... more

In this episode, we continue understanding research methods and look at PETs - The practical, ethical and theoretical issues that... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julia Martinez-Arino all about religion. Julia discusses her work on the process of... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the allsociology:take 1 podcast about research methods. Ben explains the difference... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology and African-American studies at Columbia University - Sudhir Venkatesh. Sudhir explains... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day. Ashley talks about the purpose of the... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Teresa Crew about her book 'Higher Education and Working-Class Academics: Precarity and Diversity... more

In this student special, Matthew talks to Sociology and Politics teacher Emma Aston about the difference between left and right... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Baars who is Director of Research and Operations at The Centre for... more

In this short episode, Matthew asks which guests you would like to hear from and also what else would you... more

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nicola Harding from Lancaster University. In part 1 Nicola discusses her long and... more