Horopod Scopecast

The only podcast dedicated to the proven science of star signs, fronted by a former newspaper horoscopologist. Released monthly. No psychics. A comedy podcast created by Jon Madge.

Episode 33 - The Matchbook Murders

Following last year's succesful appearance on Some of Us Are Looking Up at the Stars, your host has been invited back to their spinoff podcast. Hopefully there'll be no minor technical issues like there were last October.   Created by Jon Madge Written by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod

10-26
19:12

Episode 32 - The People

There is someone very important, without whom the Horopod Scopecast couldn't happen: its host. But you, the listeners, are also important. This episode is dedicated to the people who listen, focusing on one special village and one specific man.   Created by Jon Madge Written by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Kat Carson and Alcina Summers.

09-29
19:39

Episode 31 - Your Call is Important to Us

OffPISS is the semi-regulated government body that regulates starsigns, the zodiac and all things horoscopological. You can find out more on the OffPISS website or call our dedicated hotline and speak to an advisor.   Created by Jon Madge Written by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Kat Carson and Alcina Summers.

08-05
09:15

Episode 30 - Pope

We've got a big interview this month to cover a big change in global belief systems. There's a new Pope and we're asking Senior Papal Offices and Religious Theology special correspondent Jim James what that means for your signs.   Created by Jon Madge Written by Jon Madge and Sam Aronson Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Sam Aronson for playing Jim James. You can find some of his quirkily optimistic work at @glasshalffullofwhat.

05-25
19:34

Episode 29 - Taurus

In response to a letter from a listener, this month's episode turns its gaze on one particular sign: Taurus. That doesn't mean this isn't absolutely necessary listening for all other signs, just that maybe you should think about Taurus for a change.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Music: Eine Sonate fur das Album von Frau Mathilde Wesendonck by Richard Wagner, Le Grand Cahier by Alexander Litvinovsky.

04-27
16:23

Episode 28 - Love is in the Air

In time for the end of February, the most romantic of months, we've got a lovers special for you this episode. And, for those not enamoured with love, we've got an exclusive interview with a guest from the pan-European series of the hit TV show The Traitors, arguably the least loving show on TV.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Sofia Tiira and Kat Carson. Music: Better by maxrxgh, Pachelbel's Canon in D Major, Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Variation 18

02-24
22:02

Episode 27 - A Message Close to My Heart

Get ready for something a little different on this episode as we share a message that's close to your host's heart.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Piano by Jon Madge

01-26
08:01

Episode 26 - The Year Ahead

It's the last episode of 2024...and the first of 2025, because horoscopological months are truer and more universal than those of the cowardly Gregorian Calendar. Thanks a lot, Rasputin (see Episode 17)! As such, your predictions have been shaped as advice for the year ahead.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Text to Speech: luvvoice.com

12-29
11:07

Episode 25 - Some of Us Are Looking Up at the Stars

No predictions this month. In fact, in lieu of an episode, here is a recording, straight from the radio of my appearance on the BBC's flagship Horoscopological Affairs Program.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Music: Pathe News Fanfare, JS Bach Violin Concerto No.2 in E Major

10-28
17:17

Episode 24 - Travel

Entirely by choice, your host is going on a last minute holiday. It has nothing to do with the bank or any squirrels. And, to get you in the travel mood, this episode features star-guided travel phrases for every sign.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Text to Speech: luvvoice.com Music: Parisian Café by Aaron Kenny, Night Raptor – Goliath

09-29
11:25

Episode 23 - Balance and Neutrality

Following a slew of emails from listeners, this episode commits to being balanced and neutral in all things. That doesn't mean we don't have all your regular predictions, because we do. Plus a few balanced and neutral treats too.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod

08-25
10:27

Episode 22 - Listener Special

This episode is all about you, the listeners. Well, it's all about the stars, actually, everything is, but after that, it's all about you, the listeners. We've opened our phone lines to hear what you have to say alongside all our regular predictions.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Jess Graham, Kat Carson and Alcina Summers. Music: Sweet Talks by Limujii (https://freetouse.com/music)

07-28
16:22

Episode 21 - Election Fever

We've caught election fever and go behind the scenes with a political candidate who's making horoscopological news on both sides of the Atlantic. Plus some very special, political predictions for every sign.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Camille Gribbons for playing Delores Trebeck.

06-24
13:35

Episode 20 - Northern Lights

With the Northern Lights visible further South than usual, we dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding it's presence in the night sky, joined by Officer Fiona Kuusi of Europol. Plus all of the usual predictions.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Sofia Tiira for playing Fiona Kuusi.

05-26
21:50

Episode 19 - Summer

It's the start of a new season, so we're headed to one of the most important events in the horoscopological calendar to welcome in the Summer with a very special guest.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Becky Blomgren for playing Patricia o'Heater

04-29
20:21

Episode 18 - Rest and Relaxation

It's a very special episode of the podcast this week recorded live at one of the UK's premier relaxation resorts, the Magnolia Continental Hotel and Spa. Also there are predictions.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod

03-25
12:45

Epiosde 17 - LEAP Days

Wondering what to do, and how to stay safe, on the upcoming LEAP Day. We're joined by Marjorie Gandolpho, who explains to us the science behind this important day. Plus all your usual predictions.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Alcina Summers for playing Marjorie Gandolpho

02-26
20:06

Episode 16 - Youth

Thanks to listener Luke Hessetine for suggesting we look at star-guided New Year's resolutions this month. Plus an exclusive interview with the youngest ever winner of the Durham Springs Cup, overflowing with refreshing mineral-style water, just take a sip, and his Mum.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Kat Carson and Adam Passingham Music: Nostalgia by Hayden Folker

01-29
19:08

Episode 15 - Twelve Signs of Christmas

Horry podmas everybody and to all a scope night!   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod

12-18
08:14

Episode 14 - A Sign to Come

Filmmaker Nolan Warwick joins us this month for an exclusive reveal about his upcoming movie A Sign to Come. Plus there's all of your usual horoscopes and a letter from a listener.   Created by Jon Madge Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com Twitter: @horopod Thanks to Henry Scott for playing Nolan Warwick

11-28
21:49

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