What's That Bell For?
What's That Bell For?
whatsthatbellfor
A brand new podcast brought to you by the SPSCU committee.
A celebration of the House Parties
In this special episode, we celebrate the history of the SPSCU House Parties hearing from current and former pupils alike about their memories of the House Parties that have now been going on for over 100 years. We also talk about what the Summer House Party in 2021 will look like; if you're interested in attending, save the dates - 9-19 August!
Mar 8, 2021
28 min
Episode 7: Selflessness, next-gen consoles and a game of overrated/underrated
OP Ali Neilson joins the show to talk to us about collective selflessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the U8th co-hosts chat about next-gen consoles, Championship football, T20 cricket and much more.
Feb 8, 2021
24 min
Episode 6: Empathy, Mario Kart and traumatic childhood injuries
Old Pauline Ed Fryer joins the show to talk to us about empathy, fantasy football, Mario Kart, traumatic childhood injuries and more.  
Feb 2, 2021
31 min
Episode 5: Distracting noise and a quickfire quiz
What's That Bell For? is back in 2021 and our first episode of the new year features a quick thought from Old Pauline Zac and a quickfire quiz.
Jan 22, 2021
18 min
Basil Moss: 1935-2020
A special edition of the show, where we pay tribute to the remarkable life of Basil Moss who died last month at the age of 85. 
Dec 14, 2020
38 min
Episode 4: Lost hamsters and whistling hymns
Old Pauline Will Jenkyn-Jones joins our hosts for what can only be described as our most chaotic episode yet. 
Nov 22, 2020
28 min
Episode 3: Uncertainty, an England rugby star and exploding ink cartridges
In episode three of 'What's That Bell For?' Luke is joined by podcast debutant Aaron and special guest Iain Stewart, who talks to us about accepting uncertainty. Oscar is back for the latest fantasy football update in an episode that also includes numerous mentions of a certain former England rugby player... Luke, Aaron and Iain also exchange tales of when things go wrong in the classroom.
Nov 16, 2020
27 min
Episode 2: Compassion, hipster picks and the Cherub books
This week, Oscar and Luke are joined by Old Pauline George Cryer. George delivers this week's 'Food for Thought' by looking at how compassion is a necessary component of human civilisation. Luke and Oscar look back at their mixed bag of Fantasy Football tips from our first episode and the pair bicker over this week's 'Hot Take'. 
Nov 8, 2020
31 min
Episode 1: Positivity rays, Romain Saiss and post-Covid school days
In the opening episode of 'What's That Bell For?', our co-hosts – SPSCU Secretary Luke and Committee member Oscar – are joined by Old Pauline Archie. Archie, who now teaches for a living, tells tales about life from the other side of the teacher's desk and offers perhaps the most rogue Fantasy Football advice available online. Elsewhere, Oscar and Luke weigh up the pros and cons of post-Covid school life.
Oct 27, 2020
21 min