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Horopod Scopecast


30 episodes


Solo Comedy Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

The only podcast dedicated to the proven science of star signs, fronted by a former newspaper horoscopologist. A comedy podcast created by Jon Madge.


Language: English

Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Genres: Comedy, Satire and Spoof

Framing device: Show within a show

Maturity: Young adult

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Episodes:

Episode 29 - Taurus

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:05:00 +0200

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.

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Episode 28 - Love is in the Air

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:01:00 +0100

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

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Episode 27 - A Message Close to My Heart

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:05:00 +0100

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

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Episode 26 - The Year Ahead

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:01:00 +0100

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

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

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

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

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Episode 24 - Travel

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0200

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

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Episode 23 - Balance and Neutrality

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0200

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

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Episode 22 - Listener Special

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:01:00 +0200

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)

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Episode 21 - Election Fever

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:01:00 +0200

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.

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Episode 20 - Northern Lights

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:01:00 +0200

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.

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Episode 19 - Summer

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:16:51 +0200

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

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Episode 18 - Rest and Relaxation

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:29:24 +0100

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

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Epiosde 17 - LEAP Days

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:32:29 +0100

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

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Episode 16 - Youth

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:38:11 +0100

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

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Episode 15 - Twelve Signs of Christmas

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:35:53 +0100

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

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Episode 14 - A Sign to Come

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:01:31 +0100

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

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Episode 13 - The Curse of Sagittarian Hall

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:22:23 +0100

I don't know how this got here. I don't remember posting this and I can't take it down. Something very spooky is happening. What is the curse of Sagittarian Hall?!

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Happy Halloween

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Episode 12 - Preparation

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:26:44 +0200

We're celebrating a year on the air, even though it's the dark "V*rgo" month. And what better way to do it than by welcoming back friend of the show Roxi Fontaine for a look at how we can all be better prepared.

 

Created by Jon Madge with additional material by the cast.

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to Evan O'Malley for playing Roxi Fontaine, Ed Kihn for the poem Virgeau and James Munday for providing several voices.

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Episode 11 - Solstice Controversy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:12:07 +0200

We dive headfirst into the Solstice controversy that's been all over social media this month, to get to the nub of it. Plus we look to Twitter for all of your predictions.

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to Rosemary Lloyd and Blace Newkirk for voicing Ian Swafford and Jeanette Carmichael.

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Episode 10 - Fraud

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:16:33 +0200

This month we explore the epidemic of horoscope fraud sweeping Europe. Find out what you need to know, what you can do to stay safe and, above all, what the universe has in store for you.

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to Sofia Tiira for playing Fiona Kuusi, James Munday for playing Lincoln Savage, and to Ente Breed, Gerrit Groot Karsijn, Jitske Kingma, Rosemary Lloyd and Blace Newkirk for providing voices.

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Episode 9 - One Important Thing

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:34:40 +0200

We have all the usual predictions on this month's "new sound" episode of the show. There's also a very important piece of outreach for one particular sign, so be sure to have a listen in case that's you.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

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Episode 8 - TPSR

Mon, 22 May 2023 15:08:22 +0200

This month sees a once in a lifetime Horoscopological event, one that has us looking to the history books as much as to the stars. So sit back, cast your mind back and get ready because we're back with another not-to-be-missed episode.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to James Munday for his considerable voice acting talents.

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No April episode update

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:02:54 +0200

Just a quick update to let you know that we know there wasn't an episode in April, but they'll be back to monthly again in May.

 

In the meantime, why not follow us on twitter @horopod, or tell some friends about the podcast if you like it, or leave us a review. It all really helps.

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Episode 7 - British Space

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:58:47 +0100

This month we're getting closer to the stars than ever before with exclusive behind the scenes updates on the UK's stellar ambitions. That's courtesy of Roxi Fontaine, PR expert to the stars (but, like, the actual stars, not celebrities). Plus, as ever, there are 100% scientifically proven predictions for every sign.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to Evan O'Malley for playing Roxi Fontaine.

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Episode 6 - Under the Stars

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:27:55 +0100

This month we're getting out into nature and back to basics with a very special episode of the podcast, recorded live under the night sky, with predictions made as the stars swirl overhead. It was a late night, but was it worth it? You'll have to listen to find out.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

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Episode 5 - OffPISS

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:53:51 +0100

This month we're swtiching up the order of the predictions, in response to a listener letter. Plus there's some important updates from the good people at OffPISS about the changes that might be happening to your star signs.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Thanks to Camille Gribbons for  being the voice of OffPISS

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Episode 4 - Christmas Special

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:24:22 +0100

Deck the halls of your First House with boughs of holly, because we're in the festive season this month! After all, what says the festive spirit like thinking of others using the unquestionable wisdom of the stars?

Thanks to Camille Gribbons for the excellent singing.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

Organ music by Jay Man

Christmas songs: Jim Blodget

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Episode 3 - Rising

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:12:08 +0100

Rising signs this month point to things being on the up. We start this episode with some listener correspondence, we dispel some myths, and there's more of the 100% reliable and scientific predictions you've come to know and love. Plus a great recommendation for anyone dealing with tech issues.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

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Episode 1 - New beginnings

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:22:05 +0200

Welcome to the Horopod Scopecast. This first edition features an explanation of why this is audio now after years of print publication, along with predictions for every star sign.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

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Episode 2 - Journeys

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:50:25 +0200

As the stars continue their unending journey around the cosmos, there's a definite theme of travel emerging in predictions for some signs this episode. Plus a very special treat from a listener who tuned into the first episode.

 

 

Created by Jon Madge

Email: horopodscopecast@gmail.com

Twitter: @horopod

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