Shaking Up Social Work: ‘Socially Engaged’ Podcast Makes Its Debut

Roger Suclupe, clinical associate professor and Bachelor of Social Work program director, recently launched Socially Engaged, a podcast exploring social work and the practitioners who shape the profession. Through in-depth interviews, Suclupe highlights professionals across multiple social work disciplines and career stages — defining what it means to be socially engaged. 

The podcast is an offshoot of Suclupe’s Instagram series by the same name, which he produced from 2021 to 2025. Created to recognize Social Work Month, the Instagram series featured 31 social workers over 31 days, sharing their diverse stories and perspectives. Inspired by these conversations, Suclupe reimagined the project as a podcast to host deeper discussions.

Stacey Anderson, School of Social Work adjunct faculty member and co-owner of the Anderson Counseling and Consulting Group, is Suclupe’s guest for the first episode, “Code of Care: Ethics That Shape Social Work.” Together, they examine the ethical foundation of the profession, reflecting on their experience in practice. 

By inviting guests to express their unique perspective, Suclupe aims to showcase social workers beyond their professional identity. “Social workers do so much work behind the scenes,” Suclupe said. “It’s inspiring to watch how their connection to social work impacts their everyday life, showing up in seemingly unrelated areas and passion projects.” 

Suclupe is no stranger to integrating social work and personal passions, drawing on more than 20 years of social work experience and seven years of podcasting to create Socially Engaged. The series seamlessly blends professional insight and personality, making the podcast accessible for curriculum support and casual listening. 

Suclupe hopes his new podcast will serve social workers and non-social workers alike. “Socially Engaged isn’t just for students or social workers,” Suclupe explains. “It’s for anyone interested in the profession.”

The first episode of the Socially Engaged podcast is available now on Apple and Spotify.