CorpusCast

CorpusCast is the podcast about corpus linguistics and what it can do for society. Join Dr Robbie Love as he speaks with top researchers in the field to find out more about how corpus linguistics – the study of linguistic patterns in large samples of language – is applied in a diverse range of contexts including education, health and technology. CorpusCast is an official Aston University podcast, part of the Aston Originals series.

CorpusCast is available on the following platforms:

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Episode 36 | Dr Robbie Love on CorpusCast – The Finale – CorpusCast with Dr Robbie Love

In this bittersweet conclusion to CorpusCast, Dr Robbie Love takes on a new role as the interviewee, with long-time producer Sam Cook stepping into the host’s chair. Reflecting on three years and 36 episodes of conversations about corpus linguistics and its societal applications, this episode looks into the origins of the podcast, its evolution and memorable moments with guests from around the world. Robbie and Sam revisit the challenges and triumphs of producing CorpusCast, from coordinating interviews across multiple time zones to navigating the growth of AI and its impact on linguistics. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, including wardrobe commentary, logistical nightmares and unexpected gems of candidness from past episodes. Robbie offers heartfelt thanks to the listeners and guests who have supported the show and provides his advice for aspiring corpus linguists. The episode ends with a reflection on the podcast’s legacy as a living record of corpus linguistics and a hint that this may not be a final farewell, but a “hiatus.” Whether you’ve been a long-time listener or are new to CorpusCast, this finale offers an engaging, humorous and reflective look at the podcast's journey. Thank you for listening – and stay tuned for whatever comes next…

CorpusCast is written and hosted by Robbie Love – Co-Director of Aston Corpus Linguistics Research Group – and produced by Sam Cook, Press and Communications Manager at Aston University.

CorpusCast is featured on the Superlinguo list of linguistics and language podcasts.

CorpusCast is supported by the following initatives:

Sydney Corpus Lab at the University of Sydney, led by Professor Monika Bednarek, has launched a monthly series of blogs featuring transcripts of the ‘Quick Questions’ section from past episodes of CorpusCast.
The Laboratory for Corpus Research in Applied Linguistics (CORAL) at Montclair State University, led by Dr Larissa Goulart, has created a collection of listening guides for past episodes of CorpusCast.

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Episode 36 | Dr Robbie Love on CorpusCast – The Finale – CorpusCast with Dr Robbie Love

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