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I Wish Someone Would Ask Me

Bethan Read

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast centered on candid, personal conversations with creative professionals, including authors, artists, musicians, and audio producers, structured around three questions guests wish they were asked. Agencies could credibly pitch authors, artists, musicians, podcasters, and other distinctive creative practitioners with meaningful projects or unusual career experiences; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bethan.read@yahoo.co.uk

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Host

Bethan Read - Podcast host who conducts intimate, insightful conversations with creative professionals about their work, experiences, and perspectives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, artists, musicians, podcasters, audio producers, and other creative professionals with an established body of work, a distinctive career path, or a current creative project.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Award nominations or shortlists, Broadcast or podcast productions, Professional performances, Teaching, mentoring, or workshop leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

John Bailey - Live Performance, Music, Social Media, Mistakes On Stage, Meditation, And Working Across Classical, Jazz, And Popular Music.

Java Bere - Creative Identity, Confidence, Work Experiences, Environment, Home, Personal Expression, And Creative Development.

Susan Cahill - Writing, Irish History, Magical Myths, Storytelling, Humour, And How Stories Evolve.

Kathleen Whyman - Writing Processes, Humorous Fiction, Publishing, Competitions, Deadlines, Author Communities, And Writing Careers.

Adam Batty - Music, Audio Documentary Production, Popular Culture, Podcast Creation, And The Unifying Power Of Music.

Recent Topics

Writing, Art, Music, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
I Wish Someone Would Ask Me
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Episode 9: Helen Mort

August 28, 2026

In today’s episode I talk to the brilliant award-winning poet and novelist Helen Mort. It was a brilliant affirming chat, and I got so inspired that I went for a run after a long hiatus! We chatted all things creative, dream jobs, airlines, how it’s always Wetherspoons o’clock at airports, and the power of nature.And how it’s essential that the narrative around stepmothers changes  The extracts I read from her novel Black Car Burning, were some of the most descriptively powerful bi...

Episode 8: John Bailey

August 19, 2026

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the insanely talented musician John Bailey. In questions 1 & 2 we put the world to rights. Social media and the M6 feature quite heavily, as does ‘everybody’s-not-so-favourite airline’, and the pain of not being able to unsubscribe from something you’re not sure you ever quite subscribed to. There’s also an insight into how it feels to play live; to large crowds and in intimate settings and how even the most seasoned of performers make mistakes....

Episode 7: Jave Bere

August 05, 2026

In today’s episode I'm joined by the absolutely wonderful and enormously creative, Java Bere. We talk about creativity and its many arms. We talk about phases, work experiences, finding your feet creatively, self-confidence, the importance of environment and home, as well as allowing yourself to be yourself in your home. This was such an inspiring chat and I adored every minute of it. Java Bere is an artist and writer who grew up in a family full of creatives, moving between Sc...

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Frequently asked questions

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I Wish Someone Would Ask Me
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How do I get in touch with I Wish Someone Would Ask Me?

I Wish Someone Would Ask Me is hosted by Bethan Read. Its publicly listed email is bethan.read@yahoo.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for I Wish Someone Would Ask Me?

The publicly listed email for I Wish Someone Would Ask Me: bethan.read@yahoo.co.uk.

How many listeners does I Wish Someone Would Ask Me have?

Podseeker estimates I Wish Someone Would Ask Me reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for I Wish Someone Would Ask Me?

I Wish Someone Would Ask Me typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, artists, musicians, podcasters, audio producers, and other creative professionals with an established body of work, a distinctive career path, or a current creative project. Common among recent guests: Published books; Award nominations or shortlists; Broadcast or podcast productions. Recent guests include John Bailey, Java Bere, and Susan Cahill.

How hard is it to get booked on I Wish Someone Would Ask Me?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does I Wish Someone Would Ask Me cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Art, Music, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bethan.read@yahoo.co.uk

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