- Dr Robbie Love swaps his hosting duties for the guest chair, with long-time producer Sam Cook stepping in as interviewer
- Robbie looks back on three years of conversations about corpus linguistics
- Listeners can revisit all episodes of CorpusCast on podcast platforms and YouTube.
After three years and 36 episodes exploring the world of corpus linguistics, Aston Originals podcast CorpusCast with Dr Robbie Love is taking a hiatus.
In a special final episode, Dr Love swaps his hosting duties for the guest chair, with long-time producer Sam Cook stepping in as interviewer. Together, they reflect on the podcast’s legacy, milestones and enduring impact.
The episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and highlights of producing CorpusCast, including memorable guest appearances and the logistics of connecting with researchers worldwide. From reflecting on the podcast’s origins to addressing its contributions to the field, the episode is a candid exploration of what CorpusCast has achieved.
Dr Love expressed his gratitude to listeners and guests, saying:
“I’m very grateful to everybody who’s listened, watched and supported the show. Whether you’re a student, researcher or just curious about corpus linguistics, the conversations we’ve had over the last three years have captured a fascinating time in the evolution of the field.
“The last three years have seen a monumental shift - not just in corpus linguistics, but in society - with the emergence of generative AI. These conversations serve as a living record of how researchers are grappling with the opportunities and challenges it presents. Taking a break allows us to let the field evolve further and perhaps we’ll return with fresh insights.
“There are exciting things to come from Aston’s corpus linguistics community, as we prepare to host the International Corpus Linguistics Conference in 2025, so keep an eye out for more.
“And who knows, if enough people are crying out for some more CorpusCast…we might be persuaded!”
Listeners can revisit all episodes of CorpusCast on podcast platforms and YouTube. With engaging discussions on topics ranging from social justice to aviation communication to literary linguistics, the archive remains a rich resource for anyone interested in the intersection of language, technology and society.
- Notes to Editors
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