The Durham Podcast
From the heart of Durham, The Durham Podcast brings Durham to you ... what's happening in the city and across the County, meet some of Durham's independent businesses, discover things to do, places to go from both the residents' and the students' point of view.
The Durham Podcast
Latest Episodes
Series 5 Ep 2 - Strictly Come Dancing Pro Kai Widdrington & Durham Jazz Festival
The podcast is back after an extended break, bringing you news and chats about everything happening across the County this summer! In this episode we speak to Kai Widdrington about his tour Evolution visiting the north east. We also...
Series 5 Ep 1 - Commedian Russell Howard and Louise McGill
The Durham Podcast returns for 2026, bringing you interesting conversation with people doing amazing things across County Durham. Russell Howard joins Damian to discuss his current UK Tour, visiting Stockton Globe this weekend. ...
Series 4 Ep 7 - Lumiere Special - Why is Lumiere ending?
Sam chats to Helen Marriage, the Director of Artichoke, to discuss highlights from Durham Lumiere. He asks why Durham was chosen to host the festival back in 2009 and gets an answer to "Why is this the last Lumiere festival in Durham?".
Series 4 Ep 6 - Tim Peak, Steve Tilston Folk Music, 'Honestly' Play, Barnard Castle Business.
Damian speaks to Astronaut Tim Peak on visiting space and Stockton. Sam speaks to the director of the play "Honestly" visiting County Durham and Darlington. Emma talks to Gail Col from Barnard Castle Business Networking. Stuart chats to Folks s...
Series 4 Ep 5 - Graeme Danby Singer, Shvorne Marks in 2:22, Katrina Fisher MMA, Supreme Queen
It's a packed episode with Sam and Damian chatting to four great guests. Graeme Danby is an operatic bass originally from Durham who is performing "Songs From The North East" at Redhills, Shvorne Marks is appearing in the spooky play 2:22 at Su...