Podcast Content
At Amplify Us, we produce two distinctive types of podcast content designed to empower and inform. Our workshop-based podcasts are fully co-created with participants, allowing them to lead the way in selecting topics, themes, and interviewees. With our expert production support, participants collaborate to craft an episode focused on a subject they believe is important, ensuring an authentic and engaging experience.
Our Young Changemakers flagship podcast is dedicated to highlighting the incredible contributions young people are making within their communities and beyond. Each episode is recorded remotely using Riverside FM, providing an accessible platform for those with lived experience to develop valuable presenting and interviewing skills.
Workshop Podcasts
Amplify Us & The Conversation Cabinet present a discussion on Netflix's Adolescence
The Netflix drama Adolescence has sparked discussion — but one group has been noticeably missing from the conversation: young people themselves.
In This Episode:
This conversation explores the critical need for young voices in discussions about adolescence, particularly in the context of the drama 'Adolescence'. The participants, Tamsin Clements (Founder of Amplify Us) hosts and talks to Ethan and Joshua (co-hosts of the podcast, The Conversation Cabinet) and their friend, Sophia, share their emotional reactions to the film, discuss the causes of insecurity and violence among youth, and emphasise the importance of reforming PSHE education. They advocate for creating safe spaces for young people to express their feelings and the necessity of open communication between peers and adults. The conversation also touches on the responsibilities of social media companies and the need for better understanding between generations.
Amplify Us & The Advocacy Academy present the Seeds of Change Podcast
Welcome to the Seeds of Change Podcast, a powerful conversation exploring advocacy, gentrification, and community through the lived experiences of young activists. Produced in collaboration with The Advocacy Academy (TAA) and Amplify Us, this episode delves into the impact of gentrification on local identity, the significance of third spaces, and the role of youth empowerment in driving social change.
In This Episode:
Join a group of passionate young activists as they share their motivations for engaging in advocacy, reflect on the transformation of their communities, and discuss the challenges posed by gentrification—particularly in Brixton. Through insightful discussion and personal storytelling, they explore how local businesses, cultural heritage, and collective action shape the future of communities.
Amplify Us presents the Chestnut Grove Young Reel Podcast
Welcome to The Young Reel Podcast, a unique podcast created by students at Chestnut Grove Academy during a dynamic five-week podcasting workshop with Amplify Us. In this thought-provoking episode, film and media students explore whether cinema is truly in decline, specifically among younger audiences.
In This Episode:
Join Bea, Isla, Milo, Thomas, and Laura, talented film and media students from Chestnut Grove Academy, as they delve into the growing concern about cinema’s place in the lives of young people. Through engaging interviews, vox pops, and lively discussions, they take you on a journey of exploring cinema from a youth perspective.
Young Changemakers Podcast
Welcome to the Amplify Us Young Changemakers Podcast,
This is a platform dedicated to showcasing the incredible impact young people are making in their communities and beyond. Each episode, we amplify the voices of young people challenging the status quo and creating meaningful change.
In This Episode:
Join host Ben as he talks with Bella Lack, an environmental activist and author, whose work in youth environmental activism has made waves globally. Bella has been campaigning for environmental change since the age of 12, focusing on urgent issues like biodiversity protection, climate change advocacy, and creating opportunities for youth to engage in sustainable solutions.Bella shares her inspiring journey, discussing the importance of empowering young people to take meaningful action and build a future that embraces the creativity and possibility of environmental solutions.
In This Episode:
Ben speaks with Jo Petty from Become Charity and care–experienced young person, Louise about the importance of empowering young people, particularly those with care experience. They discuss the challenges faced by young people in the care system, the impact of co-produced campaigns aimed at creating change, and the need for better support systems as they transition into adulthood. The conversation highlights the significance of advocacy, community support, and the collective effort to ensure that young people's experiences are heard and valued.
In This Episode:
In our very first episode, host Ben sits down with Ciara Alleyne, Membership and Inclusion Officer for the Young Greens, the official youth wing of the Green Party of England and Wales. Ciara, a third-year BSc Politics student at the London School of Economics (LSE), shares her insights on the power of young voices in politics, the importance of social mobility, and how young people can drive change. As an individual from a traditionally underrepresented background, Ciara is passionate about social justice, empowering marginalised groups, and the intersectionality of political issues.