Amelia Dimoldenberg

Interviews

Kent Jones is More than Just the DJ Khaled Protégé Behind “Don't Mind”

“I’m not one of these guys that get a one-off hit, pop a couple bottles at the club, shoot a video, blow a load of money at the strip club and then back to the bottom again—that’s not who I am.”
Amelia Dimoldenberg
8.3.16
Stuff

An Interview with the Guy Behind a New Dating Site for Conspiracy Theorists

Are you looking for love and also believe that shape-shifting reptilian aliens control the Earth? Here's the online dating site you've been after!
Amelia Dimoldenberg
5.22.16
Is University Still Worth It?

What It's Really Like to Go On 'University Challenge'

Ahead of tonight's final, we spoke to some former contestants about what's it like to compete on the show, and how it tends to stick with you when you're done.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
4.18.16
Culture

How to Make a Play About Technology as Human as Possible

'Darknet' opens this week at London's Southwark Playhouse. Playwright Rose Lewenstein and director Russell Bender discuss their creative process.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
4.12.16
News

Does Anyone Actually Know What We Still Manufacture in the UK?

Earlier this week, TATA steel announced that it would be ceasing production in the UK. What's left now? Anything? We asked some people on the street if they had any idea what stuff we make in this country.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.31.16
News

We Asked People at the Library What They're Doing There

In six years, 350 libraries have closed in the UK, with another 111 due to be axed within the next 12 months. We asked who still uses libraries, and what for?
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.30.16
Film

Trailer Directors Explain Why Spoilers Are Actually Good

Promo for a blockbuster can start 18 months before its release, so there are plenty of trailers for movie fans to sink their teeth into. But what's the secret of one that sticks?
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.30.16
News

We Asked People On the Street What It Should Take for Politicians to Resign

'If politicians resigned because they didn't come through on their policies, we wouldn't have any politicians left.'
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.23.16
Stuff

We Asked Female Tennis Players if They Think Men Have 'Carried the Sport'

Following the comments from tennis tournament CEO Raymond Moore that women should be thankful for their male peers, we spoke to women involved in grassroots tennis.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.22.16
Stuff

Three Horrendously Awkward Stories About Failed Marriage Proposals

Ever wanted to know what it feels like to turn down a marriage proposal, or to have your proposal turned down? We asked these three people to explain.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Amelia Dimoldenberg, Illustrations: George Yarnton
3.18.16
News

We Asked People If Osborne's Saving Scheme Is Actually Worthwhile

Mostly the answers seem to be, "I can't afford to save" and "What would I be saving for?"
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.16.16
News

Turns Out Poppers Aren't Banned in the UK, Even Though Politicians Thought They Were

They're not being included in the Psychoactive Substances Act because, say the government's drug advisors, there's just no point.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
3.16.16
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