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The Wodcast is a fortnightly podcast exploring the words that shape our lives, cultures, relationships, and imagination. Hosted by Benjamin Aston and Mabel Evans, each episode unfolds into conversations, stories, ideas, and perspectives from writers, thinkers, artists, and cultural voices. From love and belonging to courage, grief, joy, identity, and everything in between, the Wodcast invites you ... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when language becomes more powerful than evidence?

Today, the Wodcast sits down with Professor David Nutt, one of the world's leading neuropsychopharmacologist, psychiatrists and consciousness researchers, for a thought-provoking explor... more

What if romance wasn't just about falling in love?

In this conversation of the Wodcast, musician, songwriter and poet Hak Baker joins Benjamin Aston and Mabel Evans for a wide-ranging exploration of romance, brotherhood, community and the courage it... more

In this Word Reflections episode, we revisit ideas from our conversation with Elif Shafak through three weight-bearing words: gurbet, kairos, and democracy.

Some words carry more than definitions. They hold histories, experiences, ways of seeing the... more

What happens when faith and doubt learn to dance together?

In this opening conversation of the Wodcast, bestselling novelist Elif Shafak joins Benjamin Aston and Mabel Evans for a wide-ranging exploration of language, love, storytelling and the sear... more

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Recent Guests

Elif Shafak
Novelist
Author of There Are Rivers in the Sky; Forty Rules of Love
Episode: E1 - When Faith and Doubt Hold Hands | with Elif Shafak
Hak Baker
Musician and poet
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
David Larbi
Poet and author
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
David Nutt
Neuropsychopharmacologist
University/Research
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
Waad Al-Kateab
Activist and filmmaker
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
Nick Mulvey
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
Remi Olayjoyegbe
Founder and business coach
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
Stephen Fry
Writer/actor/broadcaster
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More
Tim Rice
Lyricist
Episode: Season One with Stephen Fry, Elif Shafak & More

Hosts

Benjamin Aston
Host of Wodcast (also appears as The Wodcast on some listings)
Mabel Evans
Co-host of The Wodcast, focused on language and conversation

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • This is the podcast I’ve always wanted

    I’ve only listened to the Elif Shafaq episode and the recap so far, but it’s been great. Such a great concept. From the concept, to the hosts, to the guests, I couldn’t imagine anything better. Please keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    navid review
    Australia22 days ago
  • Too good to be true

    I’m trying to find the best words while writing the review. It definitely had a therapeutic or a kind of healing effect on me. I internalised some words that I’ve never thought of like that before. I’m extremely excited as excited as you to listen to more from you. I’m with you “forever”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baris Alagoz
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Episodes feel therapeutic and provide fresh, poetic ways to think about language and life.
Fans appreciate the calm, reflective tone and practical takeaways for everyday life.
The show's mix of writers, scientists, and artists creates rich, cross-disciplinary insights.
Listeners praise the concept and execution, noting thoughtful guests and strong hosts.

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#168
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#9
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#24
Canada/Arts/Books
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#26
United Kingdom/Arts
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#59
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#115
Italy/Top Podcasts

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E3 - Can You Make Empathy Illegal? | with Professor David Nutt
Q: What is the current legal status of psychedelics, and what would it take to reschedule them for research and therapy?
Schedule 1 status creates heavy bureaucracy and long delays for approvals, imports, dispensing, and licensing; reform would require changes in the UN conventions and national regulatory bodies, alongside a cultural shift recognizing therapeutic value and safety.

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What is Wodcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, language-forward series that centers conversations with writers, thinkers, and artists about how words shape culture, relationships, and imagination. The discussions span poetry, storytelling, linguistics, and policy, often anchored by guest experts who bring scientific, literary, or artistic perspectives to everyday life. Notable throughlines include exploring language as living, the power of words to connect communities, and how language choices influence identity, memory, and society. The format frequently pairs intimate storytelling with big ideas, making it approachable for curious listeners while offering depth for guests and sponsors seeking thoughtful humanities-driven conversations.

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Wodcast launched a month ago and published 5 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wodcast include:

1. Elif Shafak
2. Hak Baker
3. David Larbi
4. David Nutt
5. Waad Al-Kateab
6. Nick Mulvey
7. Remi Olayjoyegbe
8. Stephen Fry

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