The Social Matters Podcast
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room/studio. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving.
Podcasting since 2018 • 142 episodes
The Social Matters Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 15 (S8). Inside the Manosphere: Our Reflections
We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the Louis Theroux Netflix documentary 'Inside the Manosphere', reflecting on our reactions, what stood out to us and the wider conversations it raises about masculinity, identity a...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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36:09
Episode 14 (S8). Sitting With Uncertainty
We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the systemic concept of safe uncertainty, originally developed by Barry Mason, and reflect on what this idea means within organisations, professional practice and our own experienc...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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27:15
Episode 13 (S8). Beyond the Pitch: Equality and Representation in Refereeing (feat. Arran Williams and Karan Rai).
In this episode, we’re joined by Arran Williams and Karan Rai from the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), the organisation responsible for refereeing across the professional football leagues.During our conversation, Arran and Kar...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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30:50
Episode 12 (S8). The Statements Episode: Agree or Disagree?
In this episode, we open up a conversation around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by responding to a series of thought-provoking statements and questions. Rather than offering simple answers, we explore where we agree, where we disagree...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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28:06
Episode 11 (S8). Breaking Cycles of Domestic Abuse: Starting With the Baby (feat. Lauren Seager-Smith)
In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of For Baby’s Sake, a pioneering charity working to break cycles of domestic abuse and transform life-chances for whole families — starting with the baby.During our conversation,...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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25:29