Expand your horizons with 'explore words discover worlds', the podcast that brings the world of Bradford Literature Festival to your ears. From the classics to the cutting edge, we'll introduce you to the most exciting and thought-provoking authors, poets, and thinkers.
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Signup to Generate a PitchExpand your horizons with 'explore words discover worlds', the podcast that brings the world of Bradford Literature Festival to your ears. From the classics to the cutting edge, we'll introduce you to the most exciting and thought-provoking authors, poets, and thinkers.
Recent episodes include "Freedom for Whom? | Humza Yousaf, Myriam François, and Ebrhaim Rasool" (29 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Peter Sanders: Searching for Light, A Retrospective" (22 October 2026, 79 minutes), and "Great Art Explained with James Payne" (15 October 2026, 53 minutes).
explore words discover worlds publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for explore words discover worlds is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. explore words discover worlds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. explore words discover worlds's contact route on record: verified email.
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explore words discover worlds is an arts podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Across much of the democratic world, debates around free speech, protest, surveillance, citizenship and state power are becoming increasingly common. Bringing together cultural commentator Myriam Francois, former First...
Episode #10
For more than six decades, acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders has documented some of the defining cultural, spiritual and social movements of our time. From the creative energy and optimism of the 1960s to encounters...
Episode #9
Join artist, curator and YouTube creator James Payne for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring the stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. Best known for his series Great Art Explained, Payne...
Episode #8
Jeremy Corbyn and Professor Paul Rogers discuss the Gaza Tribunal and the growing debate around accountability, international law and the humanitarian consequences of conflict in Gaza. The conversation will reflect on...
Episode #7
Saeed Khan, Meshael Al-Mannai and Hassan Abdein explore how the modern Middle East was shaped through empire and partition; the discussion considers how borders, external intervention and competing visions of political...
Episode #6
Prue Leith has never been one to hold back. At 85, she’s not about to start. The Great British Bake Off presenter, Great British Menu judge, restaurateur, cookery school founder and national treasure joins us for a chat...
Episode #5
Ousama Iyad Alshurafa offers a way of reading life itself, treating the dunya as something encrypted that can be decoded once you find the right key. His central insight is that this world is built on perception: it...
Episode #4
Twenty-five years after September 11, this conversation examines how a single moment reshaped global politics, security, foreign policy and public life across the world. Saeed Khan, Professor Paul Rogers, Ebrahim...
Episode #52
Step into the strange and shadowy world of the British Library’s acclaimed Tales of the Weird series, which has brought new life to Britain’s rich tradition of gothic, folkloric, and uncanny storytelling. From haunted...
Episode #51
Marking the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo’s birth, Professor Michael Fitzgerald offers a fresh perspective on the artist, not just as a Renaissance Master, but as a profoundly complex and possibly neurodivergent...
Join renowned environmental researcher, Mike Berners-Lee, for a compelling presentation on his latest book, A Climate of Truth . In this session, Berners-Lee will unpack the latest scientific insights on climate change...
Episode #49
Composed in the 13th century, The Heavenly Shādhilī Wisdom is a collection of concise yet profound sayings and teachings from the renowned Moroccan saint, Imam Abū al-Ḥasan al-Shādhilī. These timeless insights have long...
Episode #47
What does the future of gardening look like in an era of climate crisis, urban inequality, and shifting notions of land and community? Inspired by Unearthed: The Power of Gardening , a landmark British Library...
Led by Shaykh Atabek Shukurov, this session explores the foundational principles of Greco-Islamic herbal medicine, drawing on the legacy of figures such as Plato, Galen, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Nafis. Rooted in the classical...
Episode #45
What does it mean to write from – and about – the North? Join authors Marcia Hutchinson and Liz Mistry for a conversation exploring Northern identity, representation, and storytelling rooted in place. From crime fiction...
Episode #44
Join writers and journalists Shahed Ezaydi, Samia Rahman, Remona Aly and Sabbiyah Pervez for a vital conversation exploring the experiences of Muslim women in the media today. From newsroom representation to public...
Episode #43
In an age where artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of security and surveillance, this compelling discussion brings together two leading voices at the heart of the debate. Dr Hassan Ugail, a renowned...
Episode #42
Join author Zimarina Sarwar to explore her latest book, The Four Imams , a profound examination of the lives and legacies of the four most revered Islamic scholars. It is known that Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam...
This powerful session explores poetry as an act of resistance and a voice for the voiceless. At its heart are four towering literary figures: Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Pablo Neruda, Mahmoud Darwish, and Nizar Qabbani, whose...
Episode #40
Join authors Angela Hui ( Takeaway ) and Candice Chung ( Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You ) for a conversation exploring the deep ties between food, memory, and identity. Hui reflects on growing up in a Chinese...
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Judge on Great British Bake Off, Cookery Writer, Novelist and Founder of Leith's, Great British Bake Off
President of Basketball Operations and General Manager, Ontario Track 3 Adaptive Sports Association
Associate Professor of Teaching and Near Eastern Studies at Wayne State University, Wayne State University
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