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The Wooden Spoon

Sixteenth Productions

Four high-achieving students redefine what it means to be successful beyond the books. Traditionally, a wooden spoon is given to the person who comes last in a race. Instead of lingering on...

Episodes

9 episodes

Looking back & moving forward | Reflection, highlights and memorable moments

We have arrived at the last episode of season one! This week Eve, Jade, Jack and Ruby discuss the important lessons they have learned throug...

00:46:53Apr 10, 2019

Lost and found | Finding your sense of self and gaining independence

What do independence and sense of self have in common, and how are they different? Today’s episode of The Wooden Spoon explores this questio...

00:41:48Apr 3, 2019

It’s okay not to be okay | Mental health, stigma and self care

This week’s episode of The Wooden Spoon is diving deeper into the serious topic of mental health. We hear Jade, Ruby, Jack and Eve discuss t...

00:42:57Mar 27, 2019

Follow the leader | Responsibility, teamwork and great leadership

Click here to find out more about Unite Students' social responsibility initiatives - https://bit.ly/2U1oayp Another episode of The Wooden S...

00:33:59Mar 20, 2019

I’m too busy! | Saying "yes", burnout and spending your free time

What does hip hop and Harry Potter Society have in common? They're both extra-curricular activities that are discussed in today's podcast! T...

00:44:57Mar 13, 2019

If not now, when? | Proactivity, productivity and seizing opportunity

Episode number 3 is here! This week we hear the group discussing the difference between being proactive and being reactive. Are you a proact...

00:32:33Mar 6, 2019

The Perfectionist Generation | Self-criticism, social media and questioning 'perfection'

The second episode of “The Wooden Spoon” explores perfectionism and how the concept of 'being perfect' changes throughout life. We hear the...

00:38:11Feb 27, 2019

Sorry, your application was unsuccessful | Rejection, failure and university

Have you ever been rejected? Have you ever failed at achieving a goal? Episode 1 of "The Wooden Spoon" explores how the definition of failur...

00:31:53Feb 20, 2019

Welcome to The Wooden Spoon

Ruby Granger, Jade Bowler, Eve Cornwell and Jack Edwards introduce you to their brand new podcast, "The Wooden Spoon". Listen to snippets of...

00:04:01Feb 14, 2019