Tom Morello once said that ‘every successful, progressive, radical or revolutionary movement that has ever been seen has had a great soundtrack’. We bring you these soundtracks. Each week we have a different theme and movement, playing the songs that have provided impetus for change and given people a voice.
A show to turn even the lamest of squares into far-out foot tappers.
Over the course of the show, extreme levels of rockabilly will be pumped through the airwaves of URY, from Elvis Presley to The Big Bopper, all with the intention of providing maximum satisfaction.
The show will consist of anecdotes relating to the music in question, explorations into the popular themes and concepts of rockabilly/rock 'n' roll (such as a show dedicated to 'Death Discs'), as well as interviews with individuals who remember watching the rock 'n' roll stars of the 1950s in their heyday. Playing the big hits of the 1950s, as well as with the secret 7" golddust that's been hiding in the attic, this show will provide a roster of early rock 'n' roll and rockabilly that will make you want to turn your fringe into a quiff, your Volkswagen into a Cadillac, and your Carling into a Cherry Coke.
Show comprising 3 final year undergraduates taking a look at that inevitable question of 'what next?'... through the medium of entertainment. Alongside a special guest each week (we'll sort these- people with varying weird and wonderful things lined up for them after uni), we'll look to sift through one more potential life choice every week as we count down towards the end of university. The planned format of the show will look to include an interview with our special guest as they join us for a whole host of potential silly features including:
- Helen and Judy's travelling tips. Being seasoned travellers of Asia, the pair will reveal another wacky story from their travelling experiences each week.
- 'Fit it in my Fro' - special guest will look to fit a different object each week into Joe's afro. Feature will also include leaderboard based on nature of object chosen and how many they managed to fit in his hair.
- 'Joe's chimes' or a title to that effect. Comic song, recorded specially for the show every week, written by Joe on a subject messaged in to the show/something to do with the idea of 'what's next?'
- Interview with our special guest on what his/her plan is for next year and/or what they are currently doing having now graduated. Many exciting people lined up!
- 'Decipher Judy/Helen' or title to that effect- feature involving Joe/listeners attempting to guess certain scottish accented words in English or Gaelic.
Show's music will probably be around 6 songs and will be a competition between Joe, Helen and Judy (2 songs each) on who has picked the best music for that day. Potentially based around the 'what next' theme for that show!
In a nutshell, light-hearted entertainment show looking at the serious question of 'what's next?'. Aimed then at current final years but also applicable for all years. Will also look to have jingle for the show- playing on idea of 'tweedle Dum' (Helen/Judy), tweedle De (Helen/Judy) and Me (Joe).
Join the friendliest choir on campus for a joyful celebration of gospel music and fun. With hits from Sister Act and The Lion King alongside Rev favourites such as Amazing Grace and Total Praise, we’ll put a Spring in your step as you head for the holidays. From great group numbers to individual solos, we’ll be showcasing all that we love about the choir where everyone is welcome.
Join Naomi as she journeys through playlists of musical significance from throughout her undergraduate years at York. A reflection on change, influence and the passage of time.
Taking you through '70s and '80s post punk and indie through to modern day alternative rockers, In Between Days begins on a lively note and gradually dials down the distortion with the classics (and the not-so-classics) of indie, rock and britpop, plus a special guest, plus shoegaze.
Fab journey to discover the wonders of the world and universe, without having to move from the sofa. Anything bizarre, magical, or exceptional analysed to bits - how it changes the world from fashion and design to politics and economy. Like Nautilius, we will submerge into the unknown and meander in phenomenal. With a bit of luck afterwards we will at least appear to be knowledgeable and enlightened individuals.
Every week a new topic with games, interviews and discussions!
Join URY for our last OB of 2016, where we will be soaking up the atmosphere of the Graduate Student Association's Christmas fair all the while playing some christmas classics to get you in the festive mood/
Ever thought of joining a society at York but not sure what they actually do, if you'd fit in or its it even fun let the professionals help. Society Challenge is the weekly game show for you, with different societies under our steely gaze each week societies will compete to make it to the top of our league until we can truely decied who the KingSoc is... With interviews, in field reporting, music and a bit of competion Society Challenge is perfect for the doe-eyed Fresher taking their first steps in uni life to the hardend thrid year desparately cramming in as much university as they can while still graduating
Bringing you the fun, variety and inevitable chaos of a Freshers fair every week!
The Big Sofa graced the York Uni airwaves all the way back in 2001, when Rach was a psychology undergrad living in a breezeblock prison called Goodricke C Block.
Since then Rach has graduated (hurray! They said it would never happen!), moved away (now living in Mordor (Morden), London), worked three different jobs (evil corporate advertising; bonkers Virgin Radio; the BBC), birthed three kids (two boys, one girl), become a stand up comedian (three years in, still haven't done Live at the Apollo) and QUIT RADIO (sob.)
This last one makes her incredibly sad.
So Rach is ecstatic to be back behind a microphone. Join her for this one off two hour show and listen to the joy plastered all over her face.
What do you do when you've no longer got a degree to study? A radio show of course!
Join Amy and Hector, for some music, some laughs and stories of their student days.
A specalist show, from two final years desparately cramming in as much university before (hopefully in Hector's case) graduating!
Funkin' around before I graduate - join me for the likes of James Brown, Bette Davis and Bootsy Collins.
Quietly forgetting the undertaking given on his last URY show on 24 June 1985, Jeremy Rogers returns URY to the time when there were only 4,500 undergraduate students, beer was 50p a pint, social media meant sending postcards and URY itself was a few tens of metres from where it is now, both in the studio and on the dial.
Matt Windsor should really be writing up his thesis. Instead, he's doing yet another URY radio show, focusing on music older than him sandwiched between awkward observations about life as a washed-up postgraduate. Oh dear.
My girlfriend left me. I'm graduating with no plans. Here's some sad songs.
Ever wondered what life is like thorugh someone elses eyes? Welcome to 'Through your eyes'!! On this podcast, we discuss a wide range of topics that cover mental health and the LGBTQ+ community as well as mundane life. The podcast should shine light over various ideas which hopes to create more understanding as to what a person goes through on a day to day basis. Topics up for discussion range from those living with depression to those who identify as non-binary or even recent graduates who are trying to forage through adulthood. Life can suck and be super hard, listen along to see what other people's daily life is like thorugh their eyes!!!
Ever wondered what happens when you get 3 professional musicians travelling in a van for long periods of time to a gig with nothing else to do? Well this is a bit of an insight into that… Some of the things we have discussed in the past have included "How many grains of sugar do you get when you ask for "one sugar"?" or "What if you woke up, and you were a duck in a Foie Gras factory?" Or simply "What is reality?". Join us for two hours of deep discussions, or two hours of nonsense. You decide. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Some topics may be slightly contentious or sensitive, the views raised in this show are the views of the individuals, NOT URY, UoY or any other affiliated party. ***
Presented by: Will Pitchfork, Harry Garbutt & Chris Camm
but he left!
Hi! I'm Alex Towells. I graduated last year, but I came up to help out with Roses and then decided to stick around for a week afterwards as a bit of a holiday. While I'm up here, I thought I'd have a look back at some of the best music that's been released since I graduated in July 2022. Enjoy!
I've got some free time so let's play some tunes (a.k.a how many radio shows can I get in before I graduate)
Credit to Jamie Parker-East for the show art.
Rolfey may have graduated, but she's lingering like the Freshers' Flu you just can't shake. Join Jess (BA Hons) for pop hits old and new, the best new music, and the signature Rolfe Ramblings I know you just can't go without.
The weekly show delivers the latest financial news and insights, exploring their impact on the market, all with a university-student-focused perspective. To keep the atmosphere engaging and relatable, the discussions are interspersed with music, making complex topics more accessible and enjoyable.
The show features distinct segments tailored to our audience, including a dedicated final 10-minute segment where we dive into a trending hot topic in the industry. During this segment, we share our individual takes, offering diverse perspectives and sparking thought-provoking discussions.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between the financial world and university students by sharing knowledge in a format that’s both informative and entertaining.
Gintare interviews individuals from around the University of York, the city of York and beyond!
Sick of us? You're in luck! Some of URYs loudest graduating members sign off one last time as we prepare to switch off the station for the winter.