Shows
The Landscaping PodcastEpisode 233 - 2025 MIFGS Preview interviewsIn this special edition episode, I speak with 20 different people involved in designing and building the show gardens at the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.It's a great episode to listen to to get a better understanding of the special meanings and inspiration behind some of the gardens, whether attending the show or not.0:00 - Intro3:16 - Trent Cornish - IMG10:28 - Rob Cooper - Distinctive Gardens16:53 - Matt York - Ratio24:09 - Brent Reid - Candeo31:44...2025-03-231h 48
Clinton Baptiste's Paranormal PodcastSeason 6 - Episode FourteenSeason 6 - Episode 14Linda's back, freshly coiffed and ready to tackle the spectral realm, although her Christine McVie hairdo had a bit of a fright and took a trip down the Fleetwood Mac '70s throwback lane, thanks to her personal hair 'sheering' adjustments. However, she looks a solid Benjamin Franklin now!In this week's spectral mailbag, we sift through some enigmatic listener emails - kind of like ghost whispers but digital and less chilling. One standout entry? Kaz Pritchard's rendition of Hitler's one ball song. It's eerily catchy!2023-07-1444 minClinton Baptiste's Paranormal PodcastSeason 6 - Episode 14(TEASER)Season 6 - Episode 14 (TEASER)Get the Full Version of the podcast at Patreon - 7 DAY FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE!Linda's back, freshly coiffed and ready to tackle the spectral realm, although her Christine McVie hairdo had a bit of a fright and took a trip down the Fleetwood Mac '70s throwback lane, thanks to her personal hair 'sheering' adjustments. However, she looks a solid Benjamin Franklin now!In this week's spectral mailbag, we sift through some enigmatic listener emails - kind of like ghost whispers but digital and less chilling. One...2023-06-0912 min
The Challenge HistorianChallenge UK Episode 3 RecapThe arena has officially been dubbed the Pritchard House of Dominance! Plus: Nathan is friends with everyone, Tristan remains under the radar, Ella remains the best, no one seems to care that Kaz is dominating, Ashley gets himself a win and his mate a loss, and everyone get on the old scary truck, it's time for the spooky town challenge! It’s the Challenge UK Episode 3 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro and Programming Notes (00:37)Five Things Worth Talking About (02:30)Awards and Predictions (12:13)#TheChallengeUK #TheChallenge #TheChallengeWorldChampionships #Th...2023-02-2820 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking32. Living and Walking in Staffordshire with Greg WilsonI have a new episode – hooray. I have been pretty busy lately, studying and working and all the other things that fall onto my plate on a daily basis – but it’s all good! How are you? I hope things have got a bit more back to normal (whatever that is) in the last few months. It’s been a real rollercoaster hasn’t it and I thought I’d got away with it, but Covid has just caught up with me after going to a party last week – it was well worth it though, it was a right 70s dance off, l...2022-04-1746 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking31. Be you in 2022 with KazA series of ramblings from Kaz to ease her mashed up brain into 2022. Hear about some new on-line sport walk courses coming your way as well as news on where Kaz's meditations will be in 2022. Also her thoughts on cross training....all with a backdrop of music and some outdoor sounds too. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2022-01-1817 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking30. Hey Babe....Take A Walk on The Beach SideWhen we're away, we can often relax a bit too much, so this episode is recorded in Weston-Super-Mare on the south coast of the UK, where Kaz spent a few days away with her family. She walked every morning to stave off the timber monkeys and to keep her fitness up for the South Coast Challenge a week later. A relaxed walk to hopefully inspire you to do the same. Happy Holidays!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-09-0114 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking29. Comedy and Planet (Hitch)hiking with Rachel WheeleyRachel Wheeley is Head of Communications and Institutional Events at at St George’s University, a speaker, a host, a writer, a gigging comedian and a podcaster! Phew! And all of that whilst being a Mum of 3 and in her own words is delighted to just be out of the house. So we talk all about what she does when she IS out of the house in her various roles, and why she loves walking and generally about having her fingers in lots of different pies. Oh and if you are interested in how to level up a human and/or...2021-08-131h 14
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking28. Preparing for an Ultra - Part 4 - Apps to use & Equipment to takeFOOTPATH - A footprint as a logo - For planning and finding you way OS MAPS - For finding you way - excellent terrain details STRAVA - For recording your progress and to link to your friends MAP MY WALK - For mapping your route and loading routes to it PLAN MY ROUTE - does what it says on the tin LDWA - Long Distance Walkers Association list of routes WHAT 3 WORDS - So you can tell someone exactly where you are, if something happens to you RELIVE - To record your route and be able to set it to...2021-07-2033 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking27. Forest Bathing, Writing and Designing with Julia PlevinToday, I spoke to the thoughtful and creative forest bathing facilitator, consultant, designer and author, Julia Plevin. She wrote the wonderfully entitled book; The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing: Finding Calm, Creativity, and Connection in the Natural World. She also founded the Forest Bathing Club and takes groups of people into nature to find and share their connection to that nature in her part of the world, Oregon in the US. Julia sees herself as someone here to create a more beautiful world where all beings are able to thrive and live in harmony with nature. We talk about growing u...2021-06-2557 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking26. Preparing for an Ultra - Part 3 - Merchandise, Nutrition & HydrationOne of a set of casts, to talk through how I prepare for a long walking event. Get involved! www.ultrachallenge.com https://www.thresholdtrailseries.com/events/race-to-the-stones/CHIA CHARGE BARS - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/collections/bars?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9UZZIcG1EVBFelsLM5eN4WGsH5UxBXhqAQBl0J0qkml7_N4tbpIJJxoCj40QAvD_BwEPRECISION HYDRATION SACHETS - https://www.precisionhydration.com/products/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-06-2310 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking25. Preparing for an Ultra - Part 2 - walk in all weathers, tarmac, routes and a training planOne of a set of casts, to talk through how I prepare for a long walking event. Get involved! www.ultrachallenge.comhttps://www.thresholdtrailseries.com/events/race-to-the-stones/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-06-2318 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking24. Preparing for an Ultra Part I - Intro, speed, diet, sleep and consistencyOne of a set of casts to talk through how I prepare for a long walking event. Get involved!www.ultrachallenge.comwww.thresholdtrailseries.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-06-2110 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking23. Meditation on the Move - FreedomThis episode is designed for you to listen to in the first section of your walk to ground you and walk with freedom. It will hopefully relax you, help you find an intention and allow you to reach an enjoyable pace for your walk ahead.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-06-0923 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking22. Nordic Walking and Personal Training with Karen LemMy guest on Stepping Out for this episode is the versatile and influencial Karen Lem. Karen is a Nordic Walking Coach, Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist. We talk about Nordic Walking and her work with WALX, an holistic exercise organisation. We also talk about pilates, the challenges of exercising in middle age and also, her love of food, Italy, opera, ballet and her wonderful 'who would you walk with' guest. Enjoy Karen's story and enjoy your walk.www.walxridgeway.co.ukwww.vivo-shapehealthlife.co.ukElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong 'A Lovely Day' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdGdQqn2DYUHELP WIT...2021-05-281h 06Stepping Out - Talking For Walking21. Meditation on the Move - AppreciationThis episode is designed for you to listen to in the first section of your walk to ground you and walk with appreciation. It will hopefully relax you, help you find an intention and allow you to reach an enjoyable pace for your walk ahead.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2021-05-2110 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking20. Counselling in Nature with Simon HeathSimon is a Counsellor and Ecotherapist and all round lovely chap with an excellent beard to boot. Ecotherapy is an umbrella term for traditional counselling that takes place in the natural world. Simon will explain all about that, but let’s just say, it’s remarkable what it can do for everyone on so many levels, as its effective immersion in nature affords us a real visceral connection or re-connection to self and with that, a sense of freedom. As well as having his own private practice, he also works in Devon Counselling College as a tutor and today we talk...2021-05-141h 20
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking19. Landscape Photographing, Desert Wandering & Writing with Guy TalToday’s guest is the thoughtful, talented and philosophical Guy Tal. A bit about Guy – he was born in Israel and after re-creating himself in different places, doing different things, he decided to settle in Torrey, Utah in the US of A. He’s been a soldier, a university teacher, a software developer, a technology manager, amongst other things, before settling into the life of a full time artistic photographer, writer, speaker and desert wanderer. He has 2 books out there: More than a rock - A deeper look at the creativity, art, expression, craft, and philosophy of landscape photography. The landsc...2021-05-0850 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking18. Body Building, Writing and Studying of Self and Soul with Glenn BerkenkampToday’s episode and this one is with a super chilled man called Glenn Berkenkamp. Glenn is an ex-body builder, author, speaker and he also carries out workshops in his corner of the USA, in which he facilitates a space where people can come and recharge, realign and re-connect with what truly matters. He writes many things, but he has 2 books out there to buy, one called ‘Mastery, Living the Highest you’ and his most recent book called ‘Walking with Glenn Berkenkamp – 35 Wellness Walks to Expand Awareness, Increase Vitality, and Reduce Stress. We talk all about his life as a body build...2021-04-221h 04
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking17. The Walking Englishman with Mike BrockhurstToday's episode is with Mike Brockhurst a.k.a The Walking Englishman. He’s a right good Yorkshireman and he created and developed a site called The Walking Englishman and on there he has mapped 100s of walks for you and I to do across the UK for free and not only that, he has also put all the GPX files on there, which if you love exploring new routes are little nuggets of digital wizardry. We’ll talk about those and why and how he created them, along with his story about himself and his motivation to create those rout...2021-04-161h 01
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking16. Coaching, Adventuring and Loving Fungi with Amanda DudmanThis episode is with the articulate and absorbing Amanda Dudman. Amanda is a business coach, consultant and mentor and has a plethora of experience under her belt. Amongst other things, we talk about her coaching, resilience and her amazing treks all over the world. It was a really interesting chat and was lovely to take that tour, especially right now, when we’ve stepped out of traveling for a while. So, go on, shove some shoes on, find your path and enjoy Amanda’s story.https://www.amandadudman.co.uk/https://twitter.com/AmandaDudman--- Send in a voice message: https://anch...2021-04-0154 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking15. Burnout, Adrenal Fatigue and Re-connecting with Yourself with Heather WaringThis episode is with happy Heather Waring. Heather is a coach, mentor and author of the book 'How Walking Saved my Life' after a turn around in her own life in 2014. We talk about when burnout and adrenal fatigue made it impossible for her to carry on the way she was and how she made it her mission to affect the lives of one million women with her walking experiences and coaching style. She did this by coaching them into finding their true selves by way of walking. She has a lovely story to tell from adversity to one of c...2021-03-251h 15
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking14. Singing, Trekking & Stripey Leg Warmers with Tony HadleyThis episode is with singer, songwriter and presenter Tony Hadley. Tony was born on 2nd June 1960 and he with his band, Spandau Ballet, had 8 top 10 UK albums and after his final split from Spandau Ballet in 2017, he has gone on to have success with his band The Tony Hadley Band. We talk all about how he got into singing, his time in Spandau Ballet, Band Aid and Live Aid in 1985 and his time in the jungle in I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here and also about his charity treks for Action Medical Research. We also plonked ourselves in...2021-03-171h 08
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking13. Slow Ways Development and Exploring with Dan Raven-EllisonMy guest today on Stepping Out is Dan Raven-Ellison, who has become a bit of a hero to me over the last few months, as I have been following his story and work. He is a geographer and Explorer and has worked with National Geographic and Friends of the Earth and he is well qualified to talk about all things pathways, as not only that, he is a former Geography teacher and walked across the UK’s 69 cities and 15 National Parks in 2014. He decided to start a project and that is to map pathways as directly as possible between dwellings. Du...2021-02-271h 03
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking12. Post-war Childhood and Walking Engineering with Terry SadlerMy guest on today's episode is my driven and diverse Dad.I wanted to chat to him, because I think he's had an interesting life, being a post-war baby and coming from an under-privileged background, living in a council flat, to travelling all over the world for work, running his own business and managing to retire at 51. We talk about his childhood in London and his interest in all things practical. The lovely thing about this, of course, is that I now have a permanent record of his life to keep, so all the information isn't lost, like with his...2021-02-2049 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking11. Bootcamp, Zumba & Moving in Middle Age with Nikki PistakThis episode's podcast guest is the naturally neon and slightly nutty Nikki Pistak.I really wanted to talk to Nikki, because she was the very first spin instructors that I ever had and so inadvertently influenced me to become one. After I had my two big babies all at once in 2010 and became a sort of floppy and quite frankly weak huskbag of a human with no muscles, what a lovely image! I thought it would be a good idea to get back to the gym, to hopefully get some strength back and gain some me time. Whilst there, I he...2021-02-131h 02
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking10. Walking into Alchemy with Amelia MarrietteThis episode is with the amazing Amelia Marriette. Amelia sent me her non-fiction book to read called Walking into Alchemy - The Transformative Power of nature and I have to say, I've not been able to put it down since. Amongst her many roles, Amelia has worked for the MOD, been a museum curator, scholar of Shakespeare, playrite, lecturer, blogger, radio presenter and of course author. Amelia talks us through her story about her journey from frustration, depression and being broke to one of moving to finding love, living in Austria and walking in nature. She describes her book as a...2021-01-301h 38
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking9. Ukulele Show Girl and a Different Life with Tricity VogueIn this episode I chat with Tricity Vogue (aka Heather Tyrell). I mainly know Tricity as my ukulele teacher, however there are many other strings to her instrument and she is a self-proclaimed vixen of cheeky jazz. Time Out describes her shows as "Cabaret to run down side streets for, just get there early” Her website describes her shows as 'Charming, offbeat musical cabaret from a vintage songstress with a repertoire of surprising tunes and a colourful history of romantic misadventure. Performer Tricity Vogue has cut a swathe through the UK cabaret scene with hit Edinburgh Fringe shows from 2010 to 2014, and...2021-01-251h 19
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking8. Walking Saved My Life with Steve GarrillToday I spoke to the splendid Steve Garrill, lover of walking and best selling author of The North West Way – a route stretching 200 miles from Preston to Carlisle. He talks me through his life as a teacher and D of E expedition leader and his survival and recovery from a near fatal accident. His life is one of inspiration and he will surely inspire YOU to get your shoes on and go for a walk, so go on, do that then and hear all about his story and of course how he feels when he walks. http://www.dalesway.org/route...2021-01-1748 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking7. Going Ultra Light - Gear On The TrailsToday, I talk through what gear you need to get going on the trails for walking with a brisk pace and therefore going ultra light. I'll take a bottom to top approach, starting with footwear and working up to your head, describing what I or any other sport walker wears for training and ultra events. If you're thinking 'Woah! What? That all sounds seriously pro' don't worry, it's not advice just for people who want to compete or complete mega distances, it's for anyone who would like to walk for fitness and enjoyment without cumbersome gear slowing you down....the...2021-01-011h 41
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking6. Mr. Sport Walk aka Roger BurlinsonToday, I spoke to the King of Sport Walk, Roger Burlinson who started the community, SPORT WALK, both on Facebook and YouTube, with ace videos on all things Sport Walking. His passion for walking is palpable and he talks to me about how he got into sport walking, events, how to get into sport walking, his day job of being a producer, director and film maker of lifestyle sports and how walking affects him mentally and physically. Here is the YouTube channel and other social media handleshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg3Ug6KhpfwHdkou5L_Pf2Ahttps://www.facebook.com/s...2020-12-181h 38
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking5. Kids Talk About WalkingWe all know how important it is for kids to exercise, especially in this era of tech addiction. I asked children of different ages, to talk about how far they walk to school, where they walk and how it makes them feel and this was the result. They talk about walking with their family and why it's good for us and they also tell us who they'd like to walk with either fictional or real. I'm sure you'll agree, they have it all sewn up and I love it! 10 IDEAS ON HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO WALK: https://kidsofthewild...2020-12-1112 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking4. Working, Kids & Walking with Denise CaddThis chat is with the delightful Denise Cadd. Denise is a school friend of mine and an all round lovely lady. I particularly love her laugh, her sheer determination and her staying power.We spoke about her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and other feet issues and how walking with her mum has become such an important part of her life.She also shares her love of singing and entering walking challenges, whilst bringing up 3 children. Her rock of a husband was one of our topics, along with balancing a full time job as a CFO with down time and therefore...2020-12-0456 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking3. Stained Glass & Trail Walking with Laura HobsonI interviewed the lovely Laura Hobson. Laura is a friend of mine and she is also my trail buddy, so I thought, who better to interview, than her?? What I love about Laura, is her appreciation of nature and she absorbs it in a way that I can really understand. Sport walking with her dog, Henry, she loves to photograph the beautiful landscape as she goes.I talked to Laura about her super interesting jobs as a stained glass window restorer AND fitness instructor and her take on mental health in today's crazy world.We spoke about a really inspirational...2020-11-2953 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking2. Discovering Walking with Tess BarfieldToday, I spoke to Tess Barfield. We met at stunning Tring park in Hertfordshire, one of my fave places to walk and where her and I sometimes meet for a good old catch up.We spoke all about her growing up in Tring, being one of six siblings and how she got into open swimming, a growing activity and sport in this country.She also talked about running, sibling competetiveness and the challenges of having a vegan daughter, along with her goals for the future. You'll notice she had a very shushy coat on, whilst walking up the first hill...2020-11-2449 min
Stepping Out - Talking For Walking1. The Delights Of Nature with Dharshini RajaratnanToday, I spoke to the divine Dharshini Rajaratnan. She has such a great voice and her kind spirit seems to jump out, as soon as she opens her mouth. I'll let HER tell you her story about growing up in Sri Lanka, but just to say, that every time I hear something about it, I'm sort of left with my mouth gaping open, whilst my mind wanders there.We also talked about the role of a busy mother these days and how to fit in peaceful 'you' time and what she does to relax and unwind.And of course, I...2020-11-2241 min
Stepping Out - Talking For WalkingIntro to Kaz and Stepping OutKaz talks a bit about herself and why she decided to start the podcast. Also, how walking is great for the soul and her interest in how our environment impacts us, both mentally and physically. Do get in touch with your ideas, feedback and offers to talk to Kaz at steppingoutthepodcast@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepping-out/message2020-11-1308 min
Stepping Out - Talking For WalkingTrailer - What is this podcast about?Hi there – you’ve landed on this podcast either through a recommendation, thank you very much that person or quite by chance. Maybe you searched for a walking podcast or maybe the universe knew that you needed some more conversation in your life. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Stepping Out – Talking for Walking, pretty much does what it says on the tin….a talking podcast designed for when you decide to step out for a walk. But not necessarily, I mean you may fancy a run or a bit of gardening or perhaps you just want to lie on yo...2020-11-1201 min