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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Discover the story of Animal Farm—a tale of rebellion, power, and control—and how it reflects historical events like the Russian Revolution. This week we'll focus on the character of Napoleon.
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Discover the story of Animal Farm—a tale of rebellion, power, and control—and how it reflects historical events like the Russian Revolution.
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Jack is attached to a violinist for 9 months and Kate throws her 94 year old neighbour, Mavis, overboard; you don't want to miss this week's pod.
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Listen in as Jake and Kate recall tales of their own forays into work experience and discuss advice for those wanting to pursue a specific career path and those, like Kate, with absolutely no clue what they want to be when they grow up...
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Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Jack and I are joined by the incredible author Karenjit Sandhu to discuss performance poetry. We look at what it is, what it means and how to get involved.
Karenjit's wonderful publication 'Young Girls' can be ordered here
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Join us this week as we chat with Sol Rolls Tyson about the motivation, resilience and the pathway to pro.
A career with lots of ups and downs, Sol now works as a mentor to the professional athletes studying with us at MVA.
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Yes, you read correctly... we are going way out of our normal realm of topics today as we are joined by science teacher Lucy to learn about the octopus. If 8 legs and no bones are your thing, this is the episode for you!
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Listen in as Kate and Jack discuss all things Ethics. From some of the main theories to dilemmas and debates...
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Listen in as Kate and Jack delve into insightful strategies with neurodiversity coach Franck Brown. Gain a deeper understanding of embracing neurodiversity and discover practical approaches for success.
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
This is a special bonus episode as part of our Eurovision takeover here at MVA...
Our CEO Hugh Viney sits down with none other than Greek Eurovision entry (and MVA student) Victor Vernicos!
They discuss all things Eurovision; from how you get selected to represent your country to how you balance the competition in the middle of your GCSEs!
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Read more about his journey here: http://news.minervavirtual.com/blog/meet-victor-vernicos-the-16-year-old-pop-sensation-balancing-eurovision-stardom-and-gcses #eurovision2023 #eurovision
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Ever wanted to know something like "why doesn't glue stick to the bottle" but never wanted to ask... This is the episode for you.
Kate asks Jack all the "silly" questions you don't want to ask.
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Listen in as Kate and Jack reminisce over school fads, from the tantrums over Tamagotchis to Alien invasions... You don't want to miss is.
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Listen in as Kate, Jack and our special guest Alex discuss all things AI and ChatGPT. A fresh perspective on how we can use AI and what the future holds.
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Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Listen in as Kate and Jack reminisce over their experiences in school plays, from the 'Nativity Algorithm' to Jack's trauma as he bares all on stage... You don't want to miss is.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Listen in as Kate and Jack muddle through understanding the current political landscape. This is more like 'an idiots guide to politics' if we're honest.
We cover, the main parties, what they tend to argue about and maybe even some off the record transparency about what we really think.
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Kate and Jack take a trip down memory lane discussing all the horrifying ways they revised for exams. Listen in for tips, advice and learn from our mistakes.
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the theme of love in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the minor characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Lady Catherine & Anne in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Collins & Lucas families in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though George Wickham in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though The Bingleys in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though Mr & Mrs Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the character of Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the character Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Welcome to Listen and Learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In this Pride and Prejudice podcast Miss Meeks talks you though the plot and context of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the second podcast in our An Inspector Calls taster series, Miss Meeks talks you though Sheila Birling, Eric Birling and Gerald Croft the characters in Priestley's An Inspector Calls . If you’ve enjoyed this taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the first podcast in our An Inspector Calls taster series, Miss Meeks talks you though Plot Summary and Arthur and Sybil Birling the characters in Priestley's An Inspector Calls . If you’ve enjoyed this taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the forth podcast in our mindfulness series, Danielle from The Mindful Squad talks you though emotions and meditation. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the 3rd podcast in our Romeo and Juliet series, Miss Meeks talks you though the Capulets and the Montagues and Minor Characters in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. If you’ve enjoyed this taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the second podcast in our Romeo and Juliet series, Miss Meeks talks you though Juliet, Mercutio Tybalt and Benvoilio in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. If you’ve enjoyed this taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Welcome to listen and learn with Your Favourite Teacher! In the first podcast in our Romeo and Juliet series, Miss Meeks talks you though Plot Summary and Romeo the character in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. If you’ve enjoyed this taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
In the third podcast in our mindfulness series, Danielle from The Mindful Squad talks you though kindness and meditation. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
In the third podcast in our Macbeth series, Miss Shaw talks you though the Supernatural and Ambition themes in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. If you’ve enjoyed this Macbeth taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
In the second podcast in our Macbeth series, Miss Shaw talks you though Lady Macbeth and The Witches in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. If you’ve enjoyed this Macbeth taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
In the first podcast in our Macbeth series, Miss Shaw talks you though plot & Macbeth the character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. If you’ve enjoyed this Macbeth taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
In the second podcast in our mindfulness series, Danielle from The Mindful Squad talks you though gratitude and meditation. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
In the first podcast in our mindfulness series, Danielle from The Mindful Squad talks you though an introduction and meditation. If you’ve enjoyed this series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In the Third podcast in our Jekyll and Hyde series, Miss Meeks talks you though Mr Hyde in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. If you’ve enjoyed this Jekyll and Hyde taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
In the second podcast in our Jekyll and Hyde series, Miss Meeks talks you though Dr Jekyll in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. If you’ve enjoyed this Jekyll and Hyde taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
In the first podcast in our Jekyll and Hyde series, Miss Meeks talks you though Plot & Author in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. If you’ve enjoyed this Jekyll and Hyde taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to www.yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
In the third podcast in our Frankenstein series, Miss Shaw talks you though Knowledge, Ambition, Society and Isolation in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. If you’ve enjoyed this Frankenstein taster series and want more resources, tailor made to help you ace your English Literature, Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, head to https://yourfavouriteteacher.com/home-learning/ and sign up for a free trial!
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
In the second podcast in our Frankenstein series, Miss Shaw talks you though the character Victor Frankenstein & The Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Managing money is a life skill that most people learn a little too late. The final episode in our series talks about how to handle peer pressure when it comes to money and why you should start saving for uni.
Special Guest: Laura Moore.
Instagram: @laura_ann_moore
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Managing money is a life skill that most people learn a little too late. The second episode in our series talks about why savings are important and how best to get started.
Special Guest: Laura Moore.
Instagram: @laura_ann_moore
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Managing money is a life skill that most people learn a little too late. This episode will give a brief introduction to managing your money, with some top tips on setting a budget and sticking to it.
Special Guest: Laura Moore.
Instagram: @laura_ann_moore