Serious Leisure
Dr Petia Petrova, Kat Branch, Prof Sam Elkington
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Handstands, Harmonies and Good Vibes
In this intriguing episode Rachel O’Connor, Associate Professor in Legal Education, Academic Lead for Personal Tutoring, University of Leeds and Music Director, Patrick Steed, take us into the…
Wide Space on a Narrowboat
In this soothing episode Paul Kleiman, Senior Consultant at Ciel Associates, explains how he found a slower pace and a feeling of space and calm through narrowboating. We hear how Paul and his…
I come from academia with a banjo on my knee
In this episode, Professor Helen King, Director of Learning Innovation, Development & Skills, Bath Spa University and Richard Bale, Senior Teaching Fellow in Educational Development at Imperial…
I only cycle to support my cake habit
In this episode, Russell Brookes, Online Futures Manager at Plymouth University, and Jacqueline Barker, Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Operations Management at UWE Bristol, share their delightful…
Finding a New Leisure Pursuit and Optimal Leisure Lifestyles with Prof Robert Stebbins
The third and final part of An Audience with the Founder of Serious Leisure. What are the factors that affect our leisure choices? How can we discover new activities for ourselves? In this episode…
Serious Leisure Podcast trailer
A 60 second taster of the Serious Leisure podcast to give you a flavour of what we discuss with our fascinating guests. Don't miss the next episode! Subscribe now! Reflecting on ways to balance work…
Why We Keep Going When the Fun Stops with Prof R Stebbins
This is the second part of An Audience with the Founder of Serious Leisure. Ever hit a wall with your favourite leisure activity? We can be surprisingly resilient and persistent with our favourite…
The History of Serious Leisure with Prof Robert Stebbins
Part 1 of 'An Audience with the Founder of Serious Leisure'. Wondering where the term ‘Serious Leisure’ comes from? What do we mean by amateur or hobbyist and how might these labels help us…
What is Serious Leisure and Why it Matters...
Get to know the hosts of the Serious Leisure podcast in this entertaining reflection on our past episodes, highlighting the funniest and most touching moments so far, whilst explaining a bit more…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: What is Serious Leisure?
This episode features the three podcast hosts: Dr Petia Petrova (Associate Director of Academic Practice at UWE Bristol), Kat Branch (Leader of UWE Bristol’s Centre for Music) and Dr Sam Elkington…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: The Power of Playfulness
In this episode two people with very serious jobs explain the importance of playfulness and a space to be silly in maintaining personal and professional wellbeing. Judith Ritchie, Faculty Director…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: What Can Social Prescribing Teach Us About Leisure?
Social Prescribing projects are now being used across the UK to respond innovatively and holistically to our mental health needs through activities typically associated with leisure. We speak to the…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Fly Fishing Professors
In this episode we hear from Dr Richard Waller, Associate Professor of the Sociology of Education, and Jon Dovey, Professor of Screen Media at UWE Bristol. They talk to us about their mutual love of…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Hold Your Horses
What happens when your leisure time involves stubborn personalities (horses!), stormy weather and midnight births (sheep!)? In this episode we hear from UWE Bristol Student Caseworker Amanda…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Why Leisure Matters
After a hiatus we return with Season 2 of the podcast. We start with a live episode recorded during the UWE Bristol Festival of Learning, featuring lively discussions with Dr Fiona Jordan, Associate…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Bringing Things to Life
In Episode 8 ‘Bringing Things to Life’ we meet Dr Matt Wood (Lecturer in Social Psychology at UWE Bristol) who alongside his lecturing career is also a puppeteer. We delve into the wonder and magic…
Djing like Csíkszentmihályi
In this episode we hear from Justin Iriajen about the euphoria and relaxation of spending time on the decks. Whether connecting with a crowd or recharging alone, Justin explains why this unique art…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Ultra Leisure
In Episode 9 ‘Ultra Leisure’, Teesside University’s Sharon Gayter (Lecturer at Teesside University Business School), and UWE Bristol’s Jaroslaw Turif (Senior Lecturer - Learning Disabilities Nursing)…
Jazz and Business School
How did two Marketing and Management experts end up as jazz musicians on the side? In this unusual episode we hear how Noel Dennis kept up a lifelong passion for jazz trumpet together with his…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Do What Makes You Happy
‘Do what makes you happy – possibility or pipe dream?’ We investigate the elusive reality of combining work and leisure interests into a single meaningful approach to life through the life story of…
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Serious Leisure has published 26 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Hobbies.
Serious Leisure is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 55m.
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