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Welcome back to the wake-up podcast! We took a bit of time off to re-charge and are now back with a very special episode we filmed a few weeks ago with two very good friends of ours, Akshay and Chante. In this episode, we discuss and reflect back on our experiences as young people going through a pandemic, specifically at university and work. We talk zoom lectures, final projects, internships, first jobs, and more. We want to hear about your experiences, through this time and how they affected you. Make sure to drop a comment or hit us up on social media!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week our guests Chante and Akshay wanted to talk about the situation happening in St Vincent and the Grenadines with the volcanic eruptions causing huge devastation. There has been so much land and homes destroyed and people left to suffer the consequences. To see find out more about this and see how you can donate and help, please follow the links below.

Donation link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/uksvg-combined-response-to-la-soufriere-eruption?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

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Welcome to episode 19 of the wake up podcast where we discuss the topic of Ramadan. We talk about what is Ramadan, fasting in different cultures around the world, fasting for the first time, and the importance of Ramadan to Muslims. We hope that this gives an insight into this sacred month to anyone who may be interested. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! If you have any experiences, stories, or advice you want to share, drop a comment or get in touch via our social media below!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to share the amazing work of the organisation, Missing People UK. Someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK alone. This organisation works to support those who are looking for their loved ones. They also help and spread awareness for missing people, and provide information and services for people affected. To see find out more about this amazing organisation, please follow the links below.

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Welcome to episode 18 of the wake up podcast where we discuss the topic of grief and loss. As we've just passed the one year since lockdown mark, we reflect on our experiences of grief and loss, both personally and on our screens every day. Although this is a sensitive topic, we believe it is important to have these conversations to remind ourselves that we are not alone in this. If you have any thoughts on this topic, we would love to hear them so do comment below. We want to know what else you would like to hear us cover in future episodes, so if you have any suggestions please get in touch!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to raise awareness on the Police and Crime bill in the UK. With this new bill, the government threatens our right to protest and voice our opinions. This bill will allow police to have massive control over how protests happen and stop them completely if they see fit. To stand against this follow @netpolcampaigns on Instagram for more updates, sign the petition and email your local mp with the email template below. Please see these links below, share, and take action.

petition: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/protect-the-freedom-to-protest

email template: https://jabberwithjess.com/2021/03/14/1827/

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Welcome to episode 17 of the Wake Up Podcast! In this episode, we focus on the topic of optimist vs pessimist and whether we as people see the glass as half full or empty. We also chat about the media and fearmongering, Instagram and toxic positivity, and also some of the few good things that happened in 2020. What are your thoughts on this? How do you view yourself and society in this current climate? If you're sick of all the negative news, then make sure to check out the good news network for some more positive stories.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to raise awareness about the surge in Anti-Asian hate across the globe and the campaign #StopAsianHate. When you click on this tag on social media you will see how bad the situation is. In the UK the rate of Asian hate crimes has risen by more than 300% since the pandemic. This is not okay and we need to work to end this. We would like to shout out the non-profit organisation, Dear Asian Youth, and all the work they are doing to educate and inform people on this issue. We also want you guys to sign their petition to start the CARG (Covid-19 Anti Racism Group) in the UK to promote anti-racism against Asians specifically and call the government to take action. Please see these links below, share, and take action.

Dear Asian Youth London: https://www.instagram.com/dearasianyouthlondon/

Petition: https://www.change.org/p/we-stand-against-all-covid19-related-racism-and-hate-crimes-towards-other-people-living-studying-and-working-in-britain?recruited_by_id=27cac660-7b51-11eb-ac49-61123f50f5a8&utm_source=petition_page_share&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petitions_show

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Welcome to episode 16 of the Wake Up Podcast! (who would've thought we would make it this far lol) In this episode, we are very excited to have a special guest and close friend of ours join and share her story with us all. We chat to Sarah about her year abroad in Korea! We get into traveling, cultural differences, learning languages, living abroad during a pandemic, and more. If you've ever been curious about living abroad, Sarah's experience is definitely one to listen to.

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week, the lovely Sarah is sharing the great work of the Foundation Pour l'Ecole (Foundation for Schools) with us. Education is something that is very important to us all. We think that education is a right, and all should be able to access it, but unfortunately, this is not the case. Foundation Pour l'Ecole is a French registered charity dedicated to the improvement of school teaching in France. They have developed several programs to help improve schools in need and help them deliver the same quality education coming from private schools. They also have several international programs in various countries. If you are interested in their work and would like to read more and support them, please follow the links below.

Website: https://www.fondationpourlecole.org/about-us/

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Welcome to episode 15 in which we discuss the ever so delightful and not daunting in any way topic of adulthood. We talk about all the things we have absolutely no idea about including getting on the housing ladder, taxes, maintaining relationships, navigating the job market and more, ALL whilst going through a global pandemic.

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week, we decided to spread awareness of the protests and police brutality happening in India right now. The recent protests in Dheli have been to repeal 3 new bills instated in September 2020, which threaten the livelihoods of Punjab farmers and the agriculture industries. These protests have been met by the Indian government and police with shocking events of police brutality. To learn more and donate to a cause supporting the protests, please see the following links:

About: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/01/asia/india-internet-cut-farmers-intl-hnk/index.html

Donate: https://www.khalsaaid.org/news/farmers-protest-2020

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Happy new year! Welcome back to episode 14 where we look back at the absolute mess that was the year 2020. We go through each month and talk about the key highlight, both the good and the bad. We also talk about our favourite films, series, and music releases. It was definitely a challenging year for us all but we try to look at the positives as well as the downright crazy.

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week, we decided to spread awareness for Mind charity, an English and Welsh charity dedicated to helping those with mental health problems. The UK is currently in a mental health crisis because of the pandemic. It is completely vital that we prioritise mental health and look out for not only our own but other's well-being. If you are concerned about your or a loved one's mental health, please visit the Mind website for a wealth of resources and support available. If you are able to donate in these trying times where lots of people are in need of mental health support, please consider as you could be helping someone in need. Please see Mind's links below.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Mind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindcharity/

Mind Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindcharity

Mind Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindforbettermentalhealth/

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Welcome to episode 13 of the Wake Up Podcast! Today we talk about Influencers, youtube dramas, cancel culture, apology videos, and more. We dive deep into the recent drama from the FRENEMIES podcast, involving Trisha Paytas and the H3H3 team. We ask how much of these dramas and real and how much is constructed for the clout and views. We also discuss our responsibility as an audience, in choosing what to believe and who to give a platform to. What are your thoughts regarding this topic? Do you keep up to date with youtube drama? Do you believe in cancel culture? Let us know in the comments!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week, in light of the recent death of Brandon Benard - A man who was recently put to death by the death sentence in America, we wanted to bring awareness to The Marshall Project. The Marshall Project is a nonprofit news organisation that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system. Please check out their website to learn more about the corruption of the US justice system and show support to ensure lives aren’t lost unnecessarily to the death penalty.

The Marshall Project: https://www.themarshallproject.org/about?via=navright

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Welcome to episode 12 of the Wake Up Podcast! Today we talk about BTS' new, self-produced album BE. We discuss our first impressions, go through each song, it's credit, lyrics, and meaning, share our faves from the tracklist, and even more! Comment your faves below and let us know your thoughts!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to raise awareness about the climate crisis currently happening in the Philippines. The Philippines has been ravaged by four typhoons in less than a month. Hundreds of thousands have been affected and displaced. To learn more and to see how you can help, please follow the links below:

https://yacap.org/relief/

https://helptheph.carrd.co/

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Welcome to episode 11 of the Wake Up Podcast! Today we talk about Disney and some of their conspiracies (which are all alleged Disney please don’t sue). We discuss our favourite films, the Disney universe, and some harrowing facts, and the Disney theme parks. If you have any requests for topics you'd like us to cover in the future, let us know below!!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to support a small business - Ruby’s wonky handmade ceramics! After discovering her love of making ceramics in lockdown, she has started making and selling her unique pots for anyone to buy. She also does commissions, meaning you can request any type of design you would like! To check out her work and to buy and support, please follow the links below:

Ruby’s etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RubyCreatesShop?ele=shop_open

Ruby’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubyc_reates/

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Welcome to episode 10 of the Wake Up Podcast! Today we talk about all things Money. We discuss our relationship with money, shopping habits, life as a student, and opinions on billionaires. If you have any requests for topics you'd like us to cover in the future, let us know below!!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to spread awareness on the End SARS protests currently happing in Nigeria and around the world. People are protesting for the Nigerian government to shut down SARS - A police tactical unit which has been continuous since it's creation, abusing its power, engaging in illegal acts, and torturing the citizens of Nigeria. They take bribes, harass, and kill citizens. Recently the Nigerian military has sent out to combat the protests and has been attacking and shooting at innocent protesters. To find out more and see how you can help, please visit the links below:

UK Government and Parliament Petition: Implement sanctions against the Nigerian Government and officials: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554150

End SARS Carrd: https://endsars.carrd.co/

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Welcome to episode 9 of the Wake Up Podcast in which we talk about the Netflix documentary - The Social Dilemna. We talk about all things, social media, phone addiction, personal data and also take a look at a different perspective from the documentary, analysing our generation's relationship with the internet. If there are any other films you would like us to watch and if you have any requests for future episodes, let us know!

The Social Dilemna Trailer (YT: Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0

What's wrong with The Social Dilemna (YT: Alex Meyers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xG_ajyHB3k

It’s not you. Phones designed to be addicting. (YT: Vox): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUMa0QkPzns

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to spread awareness on the issue that Sikh farmers are currently facing. The Indian government has confiscated the farmland of more than 30,000 Sikh farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Sikh families have not been given any compensation and are now dealing with terrible living conditions and poverty. In the past 15 years, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide in India mainly due to financial pressures, according to the Indian National Crime Records Bureau statistics. Approximately one farmer commits suicide every 30 minutes. To find out more and see how you can help, please visit the links below:

Save the Sikh farmers in India petition: https://www.change.org/p/the-indian-government-punjab-govt-save-the-sikh-farmers-in-india-save-their-land-and-save-their-lives

Explained: Why is there a high rate of farmer suicides in Punjab’s Malwa?: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/high-rate-of-farmer-suicides-in-malwa-experts-blame-steep-lease-land-rentals-lack-of-alternative-income-6040490/

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In today's episode, we discuss life in lockdown from fitness crazes to panic buying. Both of us talk about how life has been personally for us in lockdown especially Lucy who has experienced a second lockdown.

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to support Lebanon after the tragic explosion that took place in Beirut we felt the need to provide what information we had at the time of recording and to link some resources you can access in order to help out. Also, we want to leave some links to Mind a mental health charity that has been providing tips and help to get through the anxiety of lockdown and things such as masks.

Lebanon card:

https://helplebanon.carrd.co

Donation links:

https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/impactlebanon

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lebanonneedsorg

Links to Mind:

https://www.instagram.com/mindcharity/

https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmates/

https://www.mind.org.uk

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In today's episode, we get deep and talk all things spirituality, beliefs, religion and more. We discuss, astrology, Islam, our spiritual journeys, stereotypes. If you have any requests for future episodes and causes to supports, hit us up on social media - Links below!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to spread awareness on the Uighur Muslims in concentration camps and the ethnic cleansing that is happening in China. Please take the time to read more, donate and share. To find out more please follow the link below.

Uighur Muslims Card: https://muslim.carrd.co/

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In today's episode, we go through and rank albums from BTS. We discuss our favourite songs and era's, the group's musical journey, and which albums deserve the title of 'God Tier'. If you have any requests for topics to cover future episodes, drop a comment below or let us know on Instagram or Twitter!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to share the story of Eli and his journey to fundraise to get Top surgery. Please take the time to read more and if you can, donate and/or share. To find out more please follow the links below.

Eli's Gofundme: https://gf.me/u/ywg5k7

Eli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatatittytime/

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In today’s episode, we talk about, one of our favourite artists and worldwide global icons - BTS. We discuss how we got into them, their rise to fame, the ARMY, and their effect on the music industry and the world. There’s so much to talk about when it comes to them so look out for more BTS related content in future episodes! Is there anything you want to hear us discuss? Drop a comment down below!

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week, in light of the recent death of a renowned actor Chadwick Boseman, we wanted to share some charities that help those affected by colon cancer. To find out more and see how you can help, please see the links below:

Twitter link list of charities (credit to @spideysunflower): https://twitter.com/spideysunflower/s...

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In today's episode, we list 20 things that we have both learned whilst being 20 years old. We discuss adulthood, social pressures, self-love, and more. Is there anything you learned or wish you knew at this age?

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to bring awareness to this PornHub crisis and stand up for all the victims who have been traumatised because of the actions of PornHub. To find out more and see how you can help, please see the links below:

https://traffickinghub.com/

https://traffickinghubpetition.com/

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In today's episode, we discuss our top 10 films of the past decade. Talking about films that impacted us but also had major impacts on the film community. Check out our lists below. Do you agree with us? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments.

Aisha’s list: - Dear white people - Blood diamonds - Dreamgirls - Parasite - The greatest showman - About Time - The little death - Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse - Moonlight

Lucy’s list: - A star is born - Spotlight - The nice guys - Infinity war/Endgame - Black Panther - Searching - John wick - Prisoners - Spider-man: Into the spider-verse - Get out - Inception - Blackkklansman - Parasite

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to support Yemen and bring awareness to the massive humanitarian crisis the country is facing. Below is a link that will direct you to resources you can access to help out, donate, and educate yourself, please check them out.

Yemen card: https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/

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Welcome back to the Wake Up podcast today the topic we’re discussing is the Black lives Matter movement. We highlight certain areas within the movement to discuss to try and add to the conversation. If you want to check out anything we talk about in today's podcast please follow the links below:

Why defund the police?: https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-def...

11 misconceptions when it comes to BLM: https://richmondpledge.org/wp-content...

Netflix 13th trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6IXQ...

Daryl Davis documentary trailer: https://youtu.be/V7fh5J_mo5E

“All Lives Matter”: https://www.vox.com/2015/9/4/9258133/...

Twitter thread of petitions: https://twitter.com/problematicsyre/s...

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to support a new platform called ‘The Black Book’. This is a platform to showcase and promote black creatives in the UK. On their website, they have a catalogue of artists who specialise in a variety of different art forms from video, photo, design, style, and more. It’s a great platform to allow black creatives to be discovered and find new opportunities. They are currently accepting submissions for more UK based black creatives to join their catalogue and they are a great page to follow on social media to integrate more black art into your feed. Please check them and show them some support by clicking the links below:

http://theblack-book.co.uk/creative-home/

https://www.instagram.com/theblackbook_uk/

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Welcome to Wake Up Podcast we are made up of two people: Aisha and Lucy. This is our first episode in which we discuss our university experience and looking at how COVID affected our final year.

In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to help support Students Saving our Theatres. This organisation is a group of students who wanted to help raise money in order to support theatres that are now struggling due to COVID. Their goal is to reach £10,000 by the end of the 3rd of August. If you want to check them out and support local theatres please follow the links below.

Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/students-saving-our-theatres-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Students-Saving-Our-Theatres-109269267479441

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/studentssavingourtheatres/

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