Student Podcasts

The View from the Ten-foot

A View from the Ten-foot is a vibrant podcast created by students at Kingswood, featuring six episodes each year, one for every half term, and divided into five unique segments. 

Each episode kicks off with an engaging conversation between students and a special guest, where they explore the guest's career journey, achievements, and memorable experiences. 

One of the highlights is the popular Brainiacs Quiz, where two staff members go head-to-head in a thrilling test of general knowledge across four categories: Entertainment, Science & Nature, Sport, and History. 

Fit4Life delves into the realms of fitness, health, and overall well-being. It begins with the latest developments in the sports academy and highlight significant events in the calendar. This segment also includes thoughtful discussions on various health topics, such as the nutritional value of ready meals, the benefits of meditation, the significance of routine and sleep, and the ingredients found in energy drinks.

The Desert Island Discs segment invites staff to chat with students about their lives beyond Kingswood. They explore the songs that hold personal meaning, uncovering the stories behind their selections, and even revealing a guilty pleasure track. Additionally, staff members share which colleague they would choose to be stranded with on a desert island.

A new game called “Name That Tune!” adds an exciting twist, challenging staff and students in their Academic Mentor groups to quickly identify songs in a fast-paced round featuring ten tracks from a randomly selected decade, determined by the spin of a wheel. Contestants must name both the song title and artist from brief snippets.