Presenters Alfie, Jesse and Molly get excited for the release of the new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day and enjoy some very lively banter about their favourite superhero stories.

In the ‘academic bit’ Dr B asks Dr Dan Ward about the difference between superheroes and action heroes and about the influence of the military industrial complex.

Let us know what you think of the new Spider-Man film or superhero films in general…

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Our presenters are Alfie, Jesse and Molly along with our guest Dr Dan Ward. The episode was engineered by Chloe Eales and edited by Barbara Sadler and Chris Bowman.

This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.

Football fever has gripped us as England are in the 2026 World Cup, so in this episode Chloe, Granger and Georgie talk association rules, leagues and the controversial use of VAR. In the Academic Bit, Dr Dan Ward, media and culture lecturer, comedian, and host on the ‘Who’s Listening’ podcast, explains about the history of the beautiful game, the politics of football and some iconic football memories! There’s so much to talk about this is the longest Pick N Mix episode ever….that’s a goal right there!

Feel free to message us on Insta @picknmixpodcast and tell us about your World Cup or Football experiences or let us know your fav team.

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Our presenters are Chloe, Granger and Georgie along with our guest Dr Dan Ward. The episode was engineered by Millie Clarkson and edited by Georgie Woodburn.

This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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Welcome to the Pick n Mix Podcast where we chat about all things media and culture.

We’re getting animated for all things Disney this week with the team of Molly, Sam and Jesse talking Disney films, then Chloe and Jesse talk theme parks and merch! Georgie interviews Nik Clarke, lecturer in Film and Media, for the ’academic bit’, but Nik is such a Disney expert they end up joining in the studio to chat about Disney parks…

Feel free to message us on Insta @picknmixpodcast and tell us about your Disney park experiences or let us know your fav Disney film.

Thanks for listening!

Our presenters are Molly, Sam, Jesse, Chloe, Georgie and Nik. The episode was engineered and edited by Millie Clarkson.

This episode was recorded and produced by the Pick n Mix members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

Follow us on Instagram: @picknmixpodcast

Join us next time!