The Sociology Show

Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism)

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 5 - 1.What is the Interactionist view of crime and devIance2. What is the labelling theory 3. What role does the media play in labelling ...

Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism)

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 4 - 1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance2. How does the law benefit the ruling class3. What is meant by the idea that capitali...

Crime and Deviance - Episode 3 (Functionalism)

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3 - 1.What is the Functionalist view of crime and devIance2. How can crime be positive for society3. how can individuals use crime to bene...

Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Simon Winlow. Simon explains his ethnographic research on bouncers and the nighttime economy. Simon explai...

Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital'

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Catherine Hakim explains all about erotic capital. Erotic capital is a combination of "beauty, social skills, good dress sense, ph...

Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 2 - 1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses3. Self report studies - streng...

Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 1 -1. What is the difference between crime and deviance2. How is crime relative and socially constructed3. Who are the victims of crimeYou ...

Chinese students and English names (student takeover)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Xu Junzhe (Cecilia) and Li Haoran (Miles) from Shenzhen College of International Education in China discuss the use ...

Romanticisation - The effects of globalisation on Japan (Student takeover)

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation on Japan. If you w...

The impact of Globalisation (Student Takeover)

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Naomi Hoffman from Colchester Sixth Form College dicusses the impact of Globalisation on the UK and applies some key...

Interview with Professor Jack Katz on The Seductions of Crime

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Jack Katz from UCLA about his research on crime and crimonology.The central thesis of Seductions of Crime ...

Interview with Dr Jennifer Fleetwood on 'What we talk about when we talk about crime'

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jennifer Fleetwood about her book 'What we talk about when we talk about crime'. The book examines seven infamous...

Interview with Professor Paul Seabright on religion and the divine economy

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Paul Seabright about his book 'The divine economy' and how religions operate as successful businesses in o...

Interview with Anton Roberts on homelessness and masculinity

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Anton Roberts about his research on homelessness and masculinity. Anton is a researcher at the Policy Evaluation and...

Interview with Professor Lee Elliot Major on social class and education

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the Universi...

Why is football hooliganism back on the rise? (Prof Les back and Dr Isaac Hoff)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Les Back and Dr Isaac Hoff about the rise of hooliganism and anti social behaviour at football grounds pos...

Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and...

Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia and uses a wheelc...

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 3)

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 3 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 3, here s...

Interview with Professor Frank Furedi on 'Paranoid parenting'

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Frank Furedi. Frank is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and professor of sociology at the University of Kent ...

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley about Paper 2 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Kate is a lead/senior examiner and here she explains ...

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 1)

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 1 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 1, here s...

Interview with Paula Wright on Feminism vs Female choice

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to writer and Darwinian scholar, Paula Wright. Through her MSc in Psychology, Culture and Evolution (Evolutionary Psych...

Antisemitism in Education (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Aimee Elsworth from Blackfen 6th form discusses the issue of Anti-semitism in education. Aimee quite rightly highlig...

Social class and education with Katie Tyler (STUDENT SPECIAL)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sociology teacher and examiner Katie Tyler about how to approach questions on Social class and education. Katie expl...

Interview with Professor Catherine Lee MBE discussing Section 28

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Catherine Lee MBE about section 28 which was in place in the UK between 1988 and 2003. Catherine discusses...

Interview with Jon Alexander on his book Citizens

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jon Alexander, the author of - Citizens: why the key to fixing everything is all of us. Citizens traces human histor...

The relationship between Capitalism and the Patriarchy (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Amelie from Westcliff high school for girls tlaks about the relationship between capitalism and patriarchy. If you f...

Interview with Dr Poppy Gibson on social media & mental health

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Poppy Gibson about social media and mental health. Poppy is a Senior Lecturer whose key interests involve childre...

Interview with comedian Joe Wilkinson on being alcohol free

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to comedian Joe Wilkinson about being alcohol free. Joe explains about his decision to give up the booze and why cultur...

Interview with Dr Sidsel Harder on the topic of pornography

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Sidsel Harder about the topic of pornography. Sidsel is a Postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, researchin...

Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World Cup is controversial

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

in this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World cup in Qatar has received so much criticism and why it remains...

Interview with Mark Brooks OBE discussing International Men's Day

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to mark Brooks OBE about International Men's Day which takes place on the 19th November. Mark is a senior policy advise...

Interview with Shaley on her experience of domestic violence

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Shaley about her personal experience of domestic violence. Shaley was born in Queens, New York and raised in Fort La...

Interview with Chris Waugh on the topic of masculinity

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chris Waugh. Chris is a final year PhD student in Sociology at the University of Manchester. His research explores m...

Interview with Jonas Hart on the topic of religion

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jonas Hart -adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology at James Madison University in the US. Jonas outlines why relig...

An introduction to Sociological theory

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through a basic introduction to what Sociological theory is, what is meant by structuralism vs Social action theory and...

Top tips for going into the second year of a Sociology course with Kate Flatley

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kate Flatley gives her top 5 tips (plus a bonus) of how to be successful in the second year of a Sociology course. It is important to...

Interview with Manuela Mendoza Horvitz and Prof Carol Vincent

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Manuela Mendoza who conducted her PhD in Education at UCL-Institute of Education, supervised by Prof Carol Vincent. ...

The Sociology starter pack for new students

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew will guide you through all the information you need to start a new Sociology course. In part 1 there is an introduction as to...

Interview with Professor Michael G Flaherty

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Michael G Flaherty. Michael is Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College and the University of South Florid...

Interview with Professor Iain Borden on skateboarding and subcultures

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Iain Borden from The Bartlett school of architecture at UCL about the youth subculture of skateboarding. I...

Interview with Dr Lexi Stadlen

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Lexi Stadlen. Lexi is a writer, anthropologist and ethnographer. With a PhD in Social Anthropology from the Londo...

Social Media and mental health with Lauren Doyle

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lauren Doyle - an Academic Tutor and a PhD Research Student at the University of Sunderland. Lauren teaches across u...

Interview with Dr Shantey Francis

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice course at Nottingham Trent U...

Interview with Dr Julie Parsons (and James)

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Plymou...

Interview with Dr Ben Milbourn on occupational therapy

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy, Curtin School of Allied ...

Interview with Sociology North

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of individuals who are passionat...

Interview with Dr. Guilia Zampini

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Guilia Zampini. Giulia is a researcher and a senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Greenwich. Since...

Interview with Catherine Owen

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Catherine Owen about the crossover between the disciplines of Geography and Sociology. As a teacher of both subjects...

Interview with Dr. Daniel Chambliss

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Daniel Chambliss about his ethnographic research. Dan looks at how extraordinary performance becomes normal for t...

Interview with Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. In part one the discussion focusses on...

A new year update

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief update for the listeners on some changes to the show

Interview with Professor Kalwant Bhopal

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Education and Social Justice at The University of Birmingham - Professor Kalwant Bhopal. Kalwant's rese...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 6)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear part 6 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you ca...

Interview with Professor Les Back (Re-release)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football - racism, identity and mu...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 5)

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear part 5 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you ca...

The future of Sociology with Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng about where we are at with the subject of Sociology. The discussion looks and t...

International men's day (19th November)

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day which takes place on the 19th November 2021. Ashley talks about the ...

Interview with Professor Diane Reay (Re-release)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and the Working ...

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Education topic (RE-RELEASE)

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social class, gender, the national ...

Interview with Dr Allison Hui on methods and methodologies

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Allison Hui - Allison is a Lecturer in Sociology at Lancaster University whose research focuses upon practice the...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 4)

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear part 4 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you ca...

World Vegan Day with Dr Lynda M Korimboccus

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lynda Korimboccus about the Sociology of veganism and how it sits in relation to other perspectives and theories. Ly...

Understanding Positivism and Interpretivism (RE-RELEASE)

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam board about the topic of Positivism ...

Interview with Dr Ali Bowes on the professionalisation of women's sport

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Bowes from Nottingham Trent University. Ali is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport and winner of the ...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 3)

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear part 3 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you ca...

Interview with Dr Donna Peacock on cyber-crime and policing

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Donna Peacock from the University of Sunderland. Donna discusses her research on cybercrime and policing as well ...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 2)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear part 2 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave. If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you c...

A discussion on violence against women and girls (Re-release)

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against women and girls foll...

Interview with Dr Christopher R Matthews

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christopher R Matthews from Nottingham Trent University - a social scientist and epistemologist who specialises i...

Gender and Crime with Sunny Gunessee (STUDENT SPECIAL)

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sunny Gunessee discusses the issue of gender and crime, ore specifically he talks about whether theories on women and crime are still...

You are not your grade with Dr Louise Owusu Kwarteng

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Owusu Kwarteng about the issue of exams and the stress, pressure and mental health issues that accompany the prac...

Culture, consciousness and health with Jarrett Robert Rose

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jarrett Robert Rose discusses his work on culture, consciousness, health and in particular, mental health. You can follow Jarrett on ...

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr George Musgrave reads chapter one of his book with Sally Anne Gross entitled 'Can Music make you sick; measuring the price of musi...

Key terms for those starting a new Sociology course (STUDENT SPECIAL)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss key terms that are useful for those of you starting a Sociology course for the first time. Whether it is GCSE, AS, A-level...

Interview with Dr Ben Hine

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Hine from the University of West London. Ben is a senior lecturer in Psychology and a chartered member of the...

Sexism in video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college consider the issue of sexism in video games. Aimee, Seb, Nell and Daisy used the work of Anita Sarkeesi...

Interview with Dr Karenza Moore

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Karenza Moore. Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University, UK, and has researched drugs,...

Social Media and Gender Identity (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college in Hove discuss a mini research project they completed on the topic of gender identity and social media...

Interview with Dr Chris Till

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Chris Till from Leeds Beckett University. Chris is a sociologist who has a focus on health, digital technologies ...

A brief summer update

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode for this academic year, listen to some very brief updates before the pod returns on the 30th August.

Interview with Professor Bev Skeggs (SOCIAL SCIENCE BITES SPECIAL)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interviews Professor Bev Skeggs about how social media platforms such as Facebook...

Looking at Gig Economy in China (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, a group of students from Shenzhen College discuss the issue of gig economy in China. Maggie Liu, Annie Tang and Linda Fu outline some...

Interview with Professor Dick Hobbs

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Dick Hobbs. Dick entered academic work late having worked as an office boy, labourer, dustman and school...

The Sociology of Love Island with Alicia Denby

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Alicia Denby, Alicia is a Sociologist and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in the res...

Interview with Dr Paul O'Connor

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Paul O' Connor. Paul is a Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Exeter, and Adjunct Assista...

A comparison of different social inequalities (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, a group of lower 6th form Sociology students from Cokethorpe school in Oxfordshire debate whether social class, gender or ethnicity c...

Interview with Dr William Kerr

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr William Kerr from The university of Derby. Will is a lecturer in Sociology and Criminology and specialises in nat...

Interview with Julie Bindel on Feminism for women

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to the journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher - Julie Bindel. Julie writes regularly for The Guardian newspaper...

Are you looking for some extra help/private tuition?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are interested then please do get in touch on: The [email protected]

Interview with Dr Simone Kolysh

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Simone Kolysh. Dr Kolysh's research looks at Sex & Gender, Sexualities, Race & Ethnicity, and Urban Sociology. Dr...

Is meritocracy a flawed and harmful ideal? (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this student takeover episode, Abby Reyes discusses - Is meritocracy a flawed and harmful ideal? Abby has just completed her A-levels at Sydenham S...

Interview with Dr. Gemma Ahearne

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Gemma Ahearne - an educator in Criminology at the University of Liverpool. Gemma values lived experience and diff...

'Therapy Culture goes online' interview with Chloe Wakeham

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chloe Wakeham who is a second year PhD student at Swansea University looking at online mental health communities and...

Interview with Professor Ann Oakley (SOCIAL SCIENCE BITES SPECIAL)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nigel Warburton and David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interview Professor Ann Oakley about her classic research on ...

Production & consumption can lead to destruction (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this the first student takeover episode, Adrianna Nawrocka from Hammersmith Academy explains her ideas on 'Production and consumption can lead to d...

Interview with Dr Catherine Hakim

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Catherine Hakim who is the author of Honey Money: The Power of Erotic Capital, Erotic Capital: The Power of Attra...

A call out for the Student takeover!

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a brief episode to ask for your work! Fancy recording a short sound file explaining a theory, a concept or your favourite sociologist?

Interview with Dr Rachel Allison

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Rachel Allison all the way from Mississippi about her research on women's sport. Rachel is the author of 'Kicking...