Oct 28, 20261h 40m
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About this Podcast:
So What: Social Work, hosted by Abigail and Josh, is a bold, honest podcast for social work students, newly qualified and early-career practitioners, and anyone finding their feet in adult social care. Through candid conversations, lived experience, humour, professional development, and critical reflection, they unpack the realities of social work and themes such as social justice, alongside the systems shaping people’s lives. The podcast cuts through jargon to offer relatable insights, practical reflection, and real conversations about practice and social work education.
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What is So What Social Work about?
So What: Social Work, hosted by Abigail and Josh, is a bold, honest podcast for social work students, newly qualified and early-career practitioners, and anyone finding their feet in adult social care.
Who hosts So What Social Work?
So What Social Work is hosted by Abigail and Josh. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has So What Social Work covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 15: Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) with Sarah" (28 October 2026, 100 minutes), "Episode 14: Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Discriminatory Practice" (14 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "Episode 13: Manage Your Role (NOS 3) & Exercise Professional Judgement in Social Work (NOS 4)" (30 September 2026, 82 minutes).
How often does So What Social Work publish?
So What Social Work publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on So What Social Work?
Booking probability for So What Social Work is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. So What Social Work requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. So What Social Work's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch So What Social Work?
The strongest fits for So What Social Work are Family & Social Services. So What Social Work has a business audience.
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Abigail and Josh hosts So What Social Work, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 14, 202651 min
This week, we’re talking about anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice - what it means, why it matters, and how it can show up in our everyday work as social care and social work professionals. But first… there...
Episode #13
Episode 13: Manage Your Role (NOS 3) & Exercise Professional Judgement in Social Work (NOS 4)
Sep 30, 20261h 22mBefore this week’s topics, we talk about something we’ve been thinking about a lot lately: “toxic positivity”, celebrating other people’s successes rather than tearing each other down, and why supporting the people...
- Sep 16, 202653 min
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common part of social work and higher education - but where does it fit within professional practice? In this episode, our hosts explore the opportunities...
Episode #11
Episode 11: Mental Capacity with Hannah
Sep 2, 20261h 18mIn this episode of So What: Social Work, Abigail and Josh are joined by their very first special guest, Hannah, an experienced social worker with over eight years in practice. Together, they lift the lid on the Mental...
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- Aug 19, 202621 minS1
In this milestone 10th episode of So What: Social Work, our hosts take a moment to reflect on the journey so far. They discuss why the podcast was created, what they hope it has achieved during the first ten episodes...
Episode #9
Episode 9: Johari Window
Aug 19, 202636 minS1In this episode of So What: Social Work, our hosts lift the lid on the Johari Window – a model developed by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham (1955) to improve self-awareness, communication and...
Episode #8
Episode 8: Vicarious Trauma
Aug 12, 202644 minS1In this episode of So What: Social Work, our hosts lift the lid on secondary (vicarious) trauma - what it is, how it can affect social workers and other helping professionals, and why recognising its impact is essential...
- Aug 5, 202641 minS1
In this episode of So What: Social Work, Abigail and Josh are lifting the lid on the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care, exploring the updated Code that came into effect across Wales on 1 July 2026...
Episode #6
Episode 6: Strengths-Based Practice
Jul 29, 202643 minS1In this episode, the hosts explore the theory and principles of strengths-based practice using clear, accessible language and avoiding unnecessary jargon. They discuss the shift from a deficit-focused model of social...
Episode #5
Episode 5: Power
Jul 22, 202645 minS1Power influences every aspect of social work practice, from the relationships we build to the decisions we make. In this episode, our hosts explore what power means, the different forms it can take, and the positive and...
Episode #4
Episode 4: Practice Education
Jul 15, 202636 minS1In this episode, our hosts explore the role of the Practice Educator, reflecting on their own experiences of supporting and assessing student social workers in practice. They discuss the responsibilities and...
- Jul 8, 202623 minS1
In this episode, our hosts introduce the National Occupational Standards (NOS), with a particular focus on NOS 1: Maintain an Up-to-Date Knowledge and Evidence Base for Social Work Practice and NOS 2: Develop Social...
Episode #2
Episode 2: Practice Learning Opportunity
Jul 1, 202636 minS1This episode explores student social workers’ Practice Learning Opportunities (PLOs), more commonly known as placements. Our hosts reflect on their own experiences of undertaking PLOs during social work training...
Episode #1
Episode 1: Introducing Us
Jul 1, 202625 minS1Meet your hosts, Abigail and Josh, alongside producer and co-host Tom, as they introduce themselves and share the journeys that led them into social work and on to becoming practice educators. In this opening episode...
- Jun 1, 20261 minS1
What is adult social work really like? Join Abigail & Josh as they lift the lid on the realities of adult social work. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the social care sector, and as qualified Social...
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