Episodes 5
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Consistency
83%
Hosting
www.workingtonacademy.org

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About This Podcast

Behind the Algorithm is a student-led podcast from Workington Academy Radio investigating how social media algorithms shape young lives, online culture, and the debate around restricting social media for under-16s.

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S1E5 Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media

Mar 22, 2026 21m

In Episode 5 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with former student and Matthew Haywood about his journey from school to winning Survivor UK and building a presence…

S1E4 Behind the Algorithm: Episode 4 – Adrian Dakers on Social Media and Mental Health Impacts

Mar 08, 2026 33m

In Episode 4 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Adrian Dakers from Little Blackbird Limited about the growing conversation around social media and its impact…

S1E3 Behind the Algorithm: Episode 3 – Year 8 Students on Social Media and Real Life

Feb 23, 2026 26m

In Episode 3 of Behind the Algorithm, we turn the focus back to the voices at the heart of this series, students. Three Year 8 students from Workington Academy share their honest experiences of…

S1E2 Behind the Algorithm: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms

Feb 09, 2026 26m

In Episode 2 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet, one of the UK’s leading organisations dedicated to keeping children and…

S1E1 Behind the Algorithm: Episode 1 – Josh MacAlister OBE MP on Social Media and Safer Phones

Jan 31, 2026 31m

In the first episode of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio sit down with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington and Minister for Children…

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How many episodes does Behind The Algorithm have?

Behind The Algorithm has published 5 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Education, Society & Culture.

Is Behind The Algorithm still active?

Behind The Algorithm is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 27m.

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