Best BTEC Podcasts (2026)

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2025 Graduation Special from RMA Sandhurst 32:41

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This special edition podcast goes behind the scenes of our 2025 Graduation Ceremony for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and direct candidates which took place at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday 24 October. The event was presided over by our Chairman, The Lord Lingfield, in celebration of the remarkable achievements of this y…

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Westminster Awards Special - 11th September 2025 52:07

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It's the final! The exclusive Awards lunch on the private terrace at the House of Lords where the finalists, their friends and family gather with VIPs to find out who has won. Laura Cook has all the stories in this special edition. Find out what went on behind the scenes at the Westminster Award Final. The Westminster Award is a prestigious competi…

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Charlotte Bedford - Army Cadet Force - 2025 Westminster Award Winner 3:32

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Lisa Owen - Combined Cadet Force - 2025 ILM Winner 1:25

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Rishab Chatterjee - Royal Air Force Air Cadets - 2025 Lingfield Medal Winner 1:28

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Scarlet Dale - Royal Air Force Cadets - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:08

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Charlotte Bedford - Army Cadet Force - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 0:56

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Isla Martin - Army Cadet Force - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 1:17

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Lisa Owen - Combined Cadet Force - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:42

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Ben Wesson - Sea Cadet Corps - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:17

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Jonathan Dedman - Combined Cadet Force - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 1:58

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Hana Mohamed - St John Ambulance - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:58

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Jason Dhayaparan - Royal Air Force Cadets - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:56

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Esme Dickson - St John Ambulance - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 2:19

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Charlie Hilditch - Sea Cadet Coprs - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 4:04

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Rishab Chatterjee - Royal Air Force Air Cadets - 2025 Westminster Award Finalist 3:02

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www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Episode 5 - Sharing The Experience - Facing The Challenge 45:45

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In this episode, we hear from our learners about their experience of earning vocational qualifications as part of their youth organisations activities and, importantly, about how CV College helps turn their cadet experience into something recognised by employers, colleges and universities. As well as our BTEC and ILM learners, we’ll hear from a par…

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Episode 4 - Moving On Up – Entering The Job Market 50:01

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This episode draws of the experience of people who talk about some of the very different options when thinking about what’s next – either into work for the first time, or progressing in an existing career. From hints-and-tips when preparing for interview, to apprenticeships, and a career in the armed forces, it’s all covered in this bumper episode.…

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Bonus Episode – Westminster Award Selection Special 32:22

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Deep in the heart of leafy Somerset, 44 candidates gathered at the Mill-On-The-Brue outdoor activity centre for the 2025 Westminster Award selection event. How did they do? Find out here in our podcast special… www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Bonus Episode: Employability Skills - Brief Notes 13:27

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The Employability Skills Workshops are open to all Cadet Vocational College learners - cadet and adult volunteer - particularly those enrolled in the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community. It accompanies the BTEC Level 2 TPD Unit 3: Preparing for Employment. It’s an interactive workshop accessible online, …

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Episode 3 - Getting Down To Business 31:31

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This episode looks at the process of beginning a learning journey with Cadet Vocational College, from initial advice and guidance (IAG), advice on completing the BTEC, tips on Unit 1 and the value of the Employability Skills workshop. www.cvcollege.orgBy Cadet Vocational College / Cre8media Ltd

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Episode 2 - Beyond The BTEC - ILM and City & Guilds. 31:37

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Episode 2 – Beyond The BTEC This episode discusses the wider portfolio of qualifications and awards available through CV College including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), and City & Guilds (Professional Recognition Awards). CV College delivers ILM Level 3 as a follow on from the BTEC, a Level 3 in Education and Training to support t…

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Episode 1 – The Journey Begins 43:17

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Episode 1 – The Journey Begins This episode explores the vital role that Cadet Vocational College plays in delivering vocational qualifications to young people and adult volunteers in youth organisations. From BTEC Level 1 to City & Guilds Level 7, there is plenty of opportunity to earn valuable vocational qualifications. www.cvcollege.org…

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#80 Newish year 42:46

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Thanks for the patience we are trying a new way of recording theseBy elliotsteel1608

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#79 Heavily redacted 43:47

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We had to censor some names on this one because of a joke Michael makes. Full ep on the patreon for 1 pound a month. The boys are on tour so make sure to check their profiles for lives dates.By elliotsteel1608

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#78 Apologies to Oprah 47:23

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Full episode on the Patreon for as little as a pound a monthBy elliotsteel1608

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Hot Chocolate 47:35

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Full uncut episode on Patreon for as little as a pound a monthBy elliotsteel1608

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#76 Gal Gadot V Mia Khalifa 27:53

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We had to move this to patreon early cos it gets a bit spicyBy elliotsteel1608

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#75 WE ARE BACK 1:06:20

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Regular services resumes. Tell your friends.By elliotsteel1608

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#74 MAAAAATE 1:12:53

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And we are back, things have been mental in the build up to the fringe but normal service has resumedBy elliotsteel1608

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#73 NewYork Times Font 57:42

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Elliot talks about ending up in a Sundays time best seller. And Mike makes some beautifully poignant points about life. Tickets to Elliots fringe show https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speech On the Patreon you get a bonus episode each week. Over 40 episodes of BTEC madness Patreon https://www.patreon.com/btecphilosop…

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#72 Elliots in trouble again 55:21

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Since this episode was recorded Elliot has had to delete the clip so this could reignite everything. Sign up to the Patreon and go see Elliot live at the fringe.By elliotsteel1608

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#71 an immigrants credit card 57:24

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Sorry it's late. This one is going to get us some grief in comedy. We decided not to take a bit out where we talk about an abuser. Anyway sign up to the patreon.By elliotsteel1608

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#70 With Andrew Mensah 1:10:25

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Mensah is one of the hottest comics working at the moment. He joined us to discuss why laughing at the submarine is wrong.By elliotsteel1608

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#69 The big one 1:14:32

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Sorry it's late. You'll again see why.By elliotsteel1608

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#68 A poorly timed ep 1:03:43

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So we didn't put this out last week because well the timing of it couldn't have been worse. This week isn't much better but here are.By elliotsteel1608

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#67 With Mark Nelson 1:11:50

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Mark Nelson is one of the best stand ups around and he will go down as a goat guest on this. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/83229648By elliotsteel1608

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#66 with Gbemi Oladipo 1:03:04

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Gbemi is one of the most exciting comedian in the uk right now and we loved having him in the studio. Share the podcast if you liked it Patreon https://www.patreon.com/btecphilosophers Elliots Fringe show https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speechBy elliotsteel1608

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#65 with Michelle De Swarte 1:03:27

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Michelle tells us about meeting Epstein and watching 9/11 Tickets to Elliot Steels fringe showhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speech Patreon https://patreon.com/btecphilosophers?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…

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#64 with Jamali Maddix 1:11:20

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Jamali is one of the UKs best comedians doc makers Follow the socials and get tickets to Elliot Steels Fringe show And sign up to the patreonBy elliotsteel1608

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#63 the problem with men with Kyrah Gray 1:08:13

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Kyrah is one of the best and most exciting up and coming comedians in the UK and was a joy to have her in the studio. Check out the socials and Elliots fringe show is now on sale.By elliotsteel1608

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#62 Philosophical question of the century 1:06:41

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Elliot Fringe show is on sale now Sign up to the patreon and like and share the clips to support usBy elliotsteel1608

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#61 Desmond Who Who 54:43

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This week we give our thoughts on a race war. 5 stars goes a long way. If you like the clips please share them. We also do a bonus ep each week on patreonBy elliotsteel1608

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#60 Abz the truth returns 1:10:55

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This is a non stop laugh ep with Abz and it's hilarious. Check out the green angel andAbz hot sauce. Enjoy its a goated epBy elliotsteel1608

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#59 Of Mike and Mensah 1:00:50

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We apologise about the delay on the ep, I'm in the Austrian countryside and the wifi is shocking. However we make it up to you with a hanger of an ep and one of the scenes best new comedians Andrew Mensah co hostingBy elliotsteel1608

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#58 new digs 1:07:06

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If you like the episode. Like and give us 5 stars. We are also on patreon for just 3.50 a month you get an extra bonus episode a week as well as access to previous bonus episodesBy elliotsteel1608

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#57 Just chaos 1:08:49

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Mike defends the Iraq war, Lucas does absolutely nothing and Elliot cracks. If you like what we do leave us a good review. Share the clips and sign up to the patreon.By elliotsteel1608

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#56 Young Veterans with Ed Night 1:11:04

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Viral tik tok sensation and very good comedian Ed Night joins us and talks about how he hate the opportunities he has gotten due to nepotism as opposed to one of the hosts on this podcast.By elliotsteel1608

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#55 The Shamima Begum Benefit 1:12:17

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Sorry it's late, our producer was dressing up as a pirate instead of uploading the file. This is the most we've ever laughed in the studio. Best ep to dateBy elliotsteel1608

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#54 Mike send us to hell patreon ep 58:13

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An older Patreon ep this week as we are both in the states. Normal service for the main resumes next week as well as bonus Patreon episodes doubling.By elliotsteel1608