Podcast Content
At Amplify Us, we produce three 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 special feature podcast episodes delve into a wide range of topics introduced by young people eager to share their views on the issues that matter most to them. These episodes offer a fresh, youth-led perspective on pressing social, cultural, and personal themes, creating space for honest, thought-provoking conversations driven by lived experience and curiosity.
Finally, 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.
Feature Podcast
Amplify Us Podcast Feature - Breaking up with my Smartphone
In this special feature, Tamsin at Amplify Us is joined by her daughter Eloise and two of her friends, Ollie and Luke, for a raw and real conversation about our relationship with smartphones—and what happens when you walk away from them.
In This Episode:
Eloise shares her journey of ditching her smartphone and how it’s changed everything from her anxiety levels to her sense of connection and creativity. Ollie and Luke offer their own perspectives, including the pressures of being online as a young creative, navigating uni life without a phone, and how phones are now inescapably tied to work, identity, and even friendships
We talk about:
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How social media warps reality—and self-esteem
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The myth of productivity and phones
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Losing (and reclaiming) our attention spans
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What music, maps, and memory loss have in common
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How it feels to really be bored again
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Why giving up your phone—even for a week—might change your life
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, over-connected, or just plain tired of your screen, this one’s for you.
Workshop Podcast
Amplify Us & Become present: What Now? - Leaving the Care System
In collaboration with Become and Amplify Us, this episode dives into the real experiences of young people leaving the care system—and what needs to change to support them better. Become is the national charity that’s here to support every child and young person with experience of the care system. They tell us what’s not working. Together, they fight to make change happen.
In This Episode:
Hosts Humerah and Roselyn are joined by fellow campaigners Georgia, G, Kane & Charlotte, who share powerful stories of navigating housing insecurity, pursuing education, and facing systemic barriers—all while advocating for a more supportive transition out of care.
We also hear from Jo Petty, Campaigns and Participation Manager at Become, who explains the goals of the #EndTheCareCliff campaign. The campaign calls for:
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A fully funded opt-out system for Staying Put and Staying Close up to age 25
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Legal changes to homelessness legislation, including exempting care leavers from local area connection rules and intentionality assessments
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Guaranteed access to rent deposit schemes and guarantors from local authorities
From policy wins—like commitments to end the local area connection test—to the personal victories of reclaiming voice and agency, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about equity, youth rights, and the power of lived experience.
Feature Podcast
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.
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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.
Workshop Podcast
Amplify Us & The Verbatim Formula - Creative Change
We’re joined by Kismet, Vee and Li, three care-experienced young women involved with The Verbatim Formula – a powerful project founded by Maggie Inchley and Sylvan Baker. Together, they explore how creativity, storytelling, and community help shape new ways of thinking about experiences of care.
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The conversation dives into personal stories of empowerment, the importance of safe spaces, and the role of the arts in challenging societal perceptions. Through poetry, performance, and advocacy, our guests share how creative expression offers a space for connection, healing, and real change.
Workshop Podcast
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.
Workshop Podcast
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 Podcasts
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.
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Join lived-experienced host Toni-Ann Gurdon as she speaks with Sarah Kittoe, a 12-year-old author and philanthropist who has already published four books since the age of seven. Sarah’s journey began with a desire to see more diverse representation in literature, and evolved into a passion to make real-world change. Through her books, Sarah is raising funds for important initiatives such as the Homeless Kit Project and her library projects in Ghana, where she is creating learning spaces for young people in need. Sarah shares her journey, discusses the importance of representation, and explains how young people can use their voices to become changemakers in their own communities and beyond.
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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.
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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.