Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert MacFarlane

This week, poet and nature writer Robert Macfarlane joins Prospect's Ellen Halliday and Imaan Irfan to explore the ideas in his new book Is a River Alive? They each share what ‘their rivers are' and the waterbodies they feel most connected to.Robert discusses his travels to Ecuador, India and the Canadian wilderness: places that rivers are being defended from threat, and where our relationship with the natural world is being reimagined. He talks about writing a song with a cloud forest (and the legal battle to have it recognised as a co-writer) and the power of storytelling. He discusses challenges, policy and progress in the UK: is there hope for our rivers? And how do we save them?Plus, stay until the end to listen to “The Song of the Cedars” by Robert Macfarlane, Cosmo Sheldrake, Giuliana Furci and César Rodríguez-Garavito, in collaboration with the Los Cedros Cloud Forest.Robert's book ‘Is a River Alive' (2025) is published by Penguin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Macfarlane's latest book is his most personal and political yet, asking a question which may sound simple, but which forces the reader to look at rivers in a profoundly different way to simply being matter for human use. In this conversation he takes us from the cloud forest of Ecuador, to the industrially clogged waterways of India before sending us down the white waters of Canada and returning home to the source of a chalk stream near his home. Also telling the stories of three people whose proximity to death is radically altered by their encounters with these rivers, we hope that after listening, your answer to that bold question will be a resounding yes!

In his new book, Robert Macfarlane takes the reader on a river journey, through history and geography, to posit the idea that rivers are not merely for human use, but living beings. In Is A River Alive? he argues that human fate is interwoven with the natural world, and that it's time we treated nature not as a resource, but a fellow being. But does the natural world have legal rights? In A Barrister for the Earth the lawyer Monica Feria-Tinta explains how she's sought justice for environmental wrongs. Her case against the destruction of cloud forests was the world's first Rights of Nature case. In Britain many environmental campaigners argue for the Right to Roam and greater access to private land. But in Uncommon Ground, Patrick Galbraith presents a counterargument on the benefits of restricting access to the countryside, advocating for wildlife's right to tranquillity.Producer: Katy Hickman

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal life. The conversation touches on the origins of the book—an unexpected night stranded on a mountain with his father—and how a life-threatening experience during the pandemic reshaped his understanding of vulnerability, care, and community. With warmth, wit, and poetic insight, Richards discusses circadian myths, the industrialisation of sleep, bats, and the benevolence of those who keep the world turning in the dark. Overnight is a tribute to those who inhabit the night, and this conversation shines a light on their often-unseen contributions.Buy Overnight: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/overnight*Dan Richards is the co-author of Holloway (with Robert Macfarlane and Stanley Donwood), and the author of The Beechwood Airship Interviews, Climbing Days, Outpost and Overnight. Only After Dark, a BBC Radio 4 series about the nocturnal world, was broadcast to acclaim in 2022. Dan has written for the Guardian, Economist, Esquire and Monocle.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. His latest novel, Beasts of England, a sequel to Animal Farm, is available now. Buy a signed copy here: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/beasts-of-englandListen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we explore the underground world with Robert MacFarlane of Cambridge University in England. Robert is the best-selling author of Landmarks and The Old Ways, and was awarded the EM Forster Prize for Literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His latest book, UNDERLAND, is an “epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself.” The book also details the three major things that humans do with or in the underground world. You'll have to listen to the interview (or read the book!) to find out what they are. Katy and Robert discuss fascinating yet obscure concepts like deep-time, and how instead of making our lives seem insignificant, this concept can inspire us to live every second more fully. Robert also points out how important it is to keep cognizant of our ignorance, and never stop exploring and learning, and how spending so much time underground has taught him how much he loves the light and the living. Listen all the way to the end to find out the very scariest underground experience MacFarlane ever had. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: For the third year in a row, we are hosting an intimate group of listeners for a magical and unforgettable week in Rome, this October 2025! Discover the city with us as your guides, seeing a side to Rome tourists almost never see. Find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

On a field trip to Los Cedros cloud forest in Ecuador in 2022, mycologist Giuliana Furci, author Robert Macfarlane, legal scholar and More Than Human (MOTH) Life Collective founder César Rodríguez-Garavito, and musician Cosmo Sheldrake wrote and recorded “Song of the Cedars”—a composition made not just in the forest, but in conscious collaboration with it. Rich with field recordings of the ecosystem and the track's entwined human and more-than-human melodies, this conversation between the foursome explores their ongoing effort to gain legal recognition of Los Cedros as co-creator of the song, which if successful, will be a world first.  Read the transcript. Photo by Robert Macfarlane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Richards is the co-author of Holloway (with Robert Macfarlane and Stanley Donwood), and the author of The Beechwood Airship Interviews, Climbing Days, and Outpost. Only After Dark, a BBC Radio 4 series about the nocturnal world, was broadcast to acclaim in 2022. Dan has written for the Guardian, Economist, Esquire and Monocle. On this episode of Little Atoms he talks to Neil Denny about his latest book Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

... waarin Yarne & Jochen tijd maken om te praten over het Internationale Literatuurfestival Passa Porta, dat Brussel zal doen spoken tijdens het laatste weekend van maart. Want voor de allereerste keer zal er ook een programma zijn voor kinderen en families. Daar weet Chemma van @Muntpunt alles van, ideaal dus om haar voor de micro te halen. Ook Jeanne van @Passaporta is weer van de partij en Yarne & Jochen raden boeken aan over 'tijd' het thema van de Jeugdboekenmaand dit jaar. In deze aflevering praten we over volgende boeken:- Vijf minuten (dat is veel tijd) (nee hoor) (jawel) - Liz Garton, Audrey Vernick & Olivier Tallec- Treinen verdwalen niet - Winny Ang, Marijn Brouckaert & Eleni Debo - Het lied van de wereld van morgen - Robert MacFarlane, Johnny Flynn & Emily Sutton- Een kleine wereldgeschiedenis - Barbara de Munnynck & Isabelle Geeraerts- Zarafa - Barbara Rottiers- Haaientanden - Anna Woltz - Frnk - Brice Cossu & Olivier Bocquet- Time Travelling with a hamster - Ross Welford- Films die nergens draaien - Yorik Goldewijk- Frank & Bert - Chris Naylor Ballesteros- Ik die nooit een man heb gekend - Jacqueline Harpman- Tobie Lolness op de vlucht - Timothée de Fombelle & François PlaceSpeciale dank aan Jeanne en Emma om ons te verwelkomen. Wil je meer weten over het programma van Literatuurfestival Passa Porta voor kinderen en volwassenen? Je vindt het hier. Vergeet onze prijsvraag niet! Suggereer een boeiend thema voor onze volgende episode en win een gesigneerde versie van Albert van @siskavastesaeger en @kristofribus. Dit prachtige cadeau werd gesponsord door @replicabookshop.Deze podcast is een initiatief van de bibliotheken van Jette en Etterbeek.

To support the podcast please click here. Show notes"Awakening and Renewal"A belated Imbolc episode, though I feel the content is still relevant! So, wow it has been some months since the last episode and we are so glad to be sharing this with you now.Join me out on the trods and connect to Imbolc tide blessings and energies with this episode that focuses on the shifting of Winter into Spring. There are blessings and a poem, there are trodcasts too!Oh and I pronounce the name of the Goddess Brigid in the contemporary Irish 'Breej'. It is what felt right!The trodcasts that I share in this episode were recorded in different local West Dorset sacred spaces in late January. The first one is in Cattistock churchyard where there is a beautiful little well and Snowdrops, plus lots of incredible birds. The following one is in the garden by Silver Well at Cerne Abbas and then the Beech Grove at Giant Hill Cerne Abbas. This is a very special place of pilgrimage, myth and recent archaeological exploration. There is a large Beltaine/May Day gathering that takes place at the well and on the hill with a local Morris side at Dawn. I simply share the messages and insights that flow through me whilst connecting to spirits of place. I hope they resonate with you.It was my intention to release this episode in early February, so apologies for the later publishing!Imbolc is still taking place, so hopefully you will feel the awakening and renewing Imbolc blessings reaching you where you are.The blessings and poem:First blessing is by Caitlin Matthews 'Brigid of the Mantle' from Little Book of Celtic blessings and an excerpt by John O'Donohue fromthe blessing, 'For Presence,' found in Benedictus (Europe) / To Bless the Space Between Us (US).'Goldfinch' from the 'Lost Spells' by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.Many blessings across the Ways to you.With Love, Hilary and Tony x

Stigen är en kär metafor för livet, men även meningsskapande i egen rätt. Eva-Lotta Hultén beger sig ut på en vandring genom årtusenden. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Skogsstigen jag vandrar på blir allt svårare att följa. Det som nyss var ett tydligt spår i lingon- och blåbärsriset kan nu bara anas. Så blir det ofta när jag är ute och går. Jag ser en stig jag inte tänkt på förut och slår nyfiket in på den. Inte sällan visar det sig vara en djurstig och sådana leder ofta inte någon annanstans än till platser där rådjur och älgar hittar vatten, mat eller vila.Det klokaste hade förstås varit att vända tillbaka när stigen löser upp sig men jag har svårt att backa när jag väl tagit ut en riktning. Det gör att jag hamnar i snårskogar, på små bergsplatåer och i våtmarker. Ganska ofta får jag fäkta mig fram genom granplanteringar. Ibland belönas jag med en vacker utsikt eller ett hav av trattkantareller. Andra gånger blir jag bara blöt om fötterna eller får håret fullt av barr.Att stigen är en kär metafor för livet är inte underligt. Vi är varelser gjorda för att ströva. Både på livets stig och skogens drabbar oss oförutsedda möten, nedfallna stammar och klafsig lera efter ett häftigt regn. Stigen som metafor hjälper oss att se våra liv som sammanhängande och medvetet levda, oavsett om det är sant eller ej. Men stigen är inte bara intressant som metafor utan också i sin egen rätt. Inte sällan är den ett friluftsmuseum som kan ge oss vår historia och förklara hur vi har använt marken. Den berättar också för oss om nuvarande landskap och dem som bebor det.Många stigar är opålitliga. Plötsligt har alla träd fällts och marken är full av maskinspår, grenar och ris som gör det svårt att komma fram. Någon annanstans har ett träd fallit och stigen fått flytta sig. Men många stigar består också under långa tider. Så gick till exempel i runt hundra år en kyrkstig från grannbyn till den lilla kyrkan i den jämtländska by där jag håller till delar av året. Men till sist vandrade ingen den längre och skogsbruket raderade ut de sista spåren. Kyrkstigen på Västkusten där jag normalt bor har i stället restaurerats och fått tydliga ledmarkeringar. Själva kyrkan är från 1100-talet och tanken på nära ett årtusendes fotspår under mina egna får det att svindla.Förr ledde människors stigar till ett specifikt mål. Man skulle till kyrkan, fäboden, skolan, grannen, sjön, myren eller marknadsplatsen. Vi gick för att vi hade ett ärende och vi valde den närmsta eller lättaste vägen. De som fortfarande vandrar längs kyrkstigar för att ta sig till veckans gudstjänst är få. I stället går många av oss snarare för att vi tycker om att röra på oss och vara i naturen – och vi vill helst inte gå fram och tillbaka samma väg utan vandra rundslingor med vackra vyer.I forskarantologin ”Pathways,” om stigar som kulturarv, gör redaktörerna Katarina Saltzman, Sverker Sörlin och Daniel Svensson en distinktion mellan stigar och leder. De förra uppstår och försvinner utifrån behov och bruk medan leder är resultat av någons planering och sköts och upprätthålls – som kyrkstigen där jag bor.De moderna vandringslederna fick sin form av Claude Denecourt, berättar Susanne Österlund-Pötzsch, docent i nordisk folklore. Denecourt var en passionerad vandrare som på 1830-talet publicerade en guide till Fontainebleuskogen utanför Paris. Där hade han märkt ut leder i olika längd med färger. Vissa stenar och träd fick egna namn och på skyltar berättade han om platsernas historia genom anekdoter och legender. Ett sätt att utforma vandringsleder som vi känner igen fortfarande. Förhoppningsvis med den skillnaden att informationen som ges på skyltarna är sann. Fanns inget intressant att säga så hittade nämligen Denecourt på. Vandringen skulle vara en upplevelse med många dimensioner oavsett vad och hans slingor i Fontainebleu blev mycket populära.Äventyr, andlighet, kulturarv och friluftsliv. För den moderna stigfinnaren finns ingen motsättning. I boken ”The old ways” kallar författaren och vandraren Robert MacFarlane alla som vandrar med ett högre mål än transport eller rekreation för pilgrimer. Pilgrimsvandringar av idag behöver inte ha med någon av de stora världsreligionerna att göra. Det handlar om turer till fots där resan ut också blir en resa in; ett sätt att ge mening och en transcendental dimension åt livet. Precis som MacFarlanes och mina egna strövtåg längs gamla stigar sätter spår i oss så sätter vi spår i landskapet. Vi är inte bara besökare på stigen utan medskapare. Vandringen skapar minnen både i den som går och i marken som betrampas – och stigen löper genom båda: marken och människan.Detta symbiotiska förhållande mellan stigarna och fötterna som trampar på dem har djupa rötter i människan. Aboriginernas skapelsemyter berättar om de totemvarelser som rörde sig över den australiska kontinenten under drömtiden. De sjöng ut namnen på allt som korsade deras väg: fåglar, djur, växter, klippor, vattenhål. Deras vandringar bildade de sånglinjer som ännu sjungs fram av dagens aboriginer.När en gravid kvinna känner barnets första rörelser i magen och samtidigt befinner sig i närheten av en sånglinje ärver detta barn en bit av den och hör ihop med den. Landskapet och människan blir ett. Personen hör också ihop med den förfader som skapade linjen. De är ofta djur så om förfadern var vallabyvarelse så blir barnet en del av vallabyklanen. Alla som hör till vallabyklanen har ett särskilt ansvar för just sitt drömspår och för bevarandet av landskapet längs det men också för pungdjuret vallaby.Sånglinjens melodi förblir densamma längs hela dess sträcka men landskapet sjungs fram på olika språk längs vägen. Varje plats som besjungs innehåller vatten, skydd eller en utsiktspunkt, ofta i en annars hård och karg terräng.Aboriginernas sånglinjer gav dem allt de behövde för att förstå och bevara sin omvärld; tryggt röra sig igenom den och leva i fred med andra folk och med naturen.Vi är kanske inte beroende av stigarna på samma rent fysiska sätt som tidigare, då de ledde oss till mat, vatten och social samvaro men de ger oss en livsförhöjande hemhörighet. När jag vandrar mina dagliga rundor rör jag mig både in i landskapet och in i mig själv. Mina medvandrare består av varelser på två ben såväl som fyra. Ibland välsignar mig stigen med mat i form av svamp eller bär och varje gång också med lite mer hemhörighet. Och när jag slagit in på en stig som försvinner och är för envis för att vända tillbaka kommer jag alltid förr eller senare fram till en ny. Såväl skogen som livet är fulla av dem.Eva-Lotta Hulténförfattare och journalist

In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Cockerell, a London-based author, whose first foray into writing began as a family memoir, and evolved into a remarkable and innovative work of historical non-fiction called Melting Point. Melting Point is a great 2024 release from Headline, and will be coming out in Spring of 2025 in the States. The book was longlisted for the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize, and explores the origins of the Zionist movement, and one of its particular, little-known chapters – the Galveston Plan.  Most interestingly, perhaps, is the structure – it's a polyphonic blend of primary sources and texts, which she splices to build a story arc. The book is an absolutely fascinating read that touches on identity, belonging, and the search for a place to call home. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would strongly recommend it. Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading! Rachel Cockerell's four books were: Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert (2015) Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders (2017) The Old Ways, Robert Macfarlane (2012) Golden Hill, Francis Spufford (2016)

It's a new year and a new episode. Join Kate and Laura as they consider reading intentions for the year ahead, and try to set some realistic goals. Will 2025 be the year Kate gets into poetry? Will it be the year Laura weans herself off romance novels? And as always, they're thinking of book club reads to come. Meanwhile Phil sets a goal for himself in 2025 that might surprise you. Books mentioned  4,000 Weeks and Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman  Rejection by Tony Tulithamutte Bliss Montage by Ling Ma The George Smiley novels by John le Carre Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway  My Struggle, Karl Ove Knausgard The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan Assembly and Universality by Natasha Brown Also a Poet and Crush by Ada Calhoun Our Country Friends and Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart Intimacies and Audition by Katie Kitamura Robert Caro's Fifth Lyndon Johnson book Polostan by Neal Stephenson Finance for the People by Paca Leon Essays of E. B. White The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna The Husbands by Holly Gramazio  All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs Intermezzo by Sally Rooney The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk My Friends by Hisham Matar  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett Eight Months on Ghazzah Street by Hilary Mantel The Gifts of Reading, Robert Macfarlane (ed) Untitled Memoir from Nicola Sturgeon Katabasis by R. F. Kuang Patrick Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind trilogy) Book Lovers by Emily Henry Living and Death and Intimations by Zadie Smith Notes If you're looking for inspiration in your reading life over the coming year why not subscribe to The Book Club Review Patreon. In addition to the various special episodes you'll find on there, you'll get The Book Club Review Weekend, my weeky-ish bonus episode just for Patrons, featuring Laura's reading updates and regular chats with friends of the pod. Laura and I have cooked up a new feature, called One Book Wonder, that allows us to talk about those books that slip through the cracks between regular episodes. Listen in for our thoughts on Good Material by Dolly Alderton.  You get all that at the entry level, but at the higher tier you can also join the podcast book club and come and talk books with me in person at the end of every month over zoom, or listen back anytime if you can't make the live session. In January we're reading the novel that appeared on many a best-of-the-year list, Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar, In February we're we're reading All The Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley, a museum guard's quest to find solace and meaning in art, and in March it's short stories with Hateship, Friendship, Loveship, Courtship, Marriage by Alice Munroe. But will they make for good book club reads? Join me and the book clubbers over on Patreon and find out. Join our bookish community, get brilliant book recommendations and get the warm glow from knowing that you're supporting me in making the show. Head to Patreon.com/thebookclubreview and sign up today. Otherwise come and find me anytime on Instagram @bookclubreviewpodcast or check out our website, thebookclubreview.co.uk. But for now, thanks for listening and happy book clubbing.    

Today we talk with Hayden Thorpe about Orford Ness, about the power of place, about, nature, rewilding and the creation of Hayden's new lp Ness. Hayden Thorpe is the Cumbrian solo artist, formerly of Wild Beasts.  Using a process of redaction, Thorpe brings songs to life from the pages of best-selling author Robert Macfarlane's book of the same name. Ness is inspired by Suffolk's Orford Ness, the former Ministry of Defence weapons development site during both World Wars and the Cold War. Acquired by the National Trust in 1993 and left to re-wild, it to this day remains a place of paradox, mystery and constant evolution.

Loose Ends embraces the great outdoors this week at the Kendal Mountain Festival. Stuart talks to festival patron and bestselling writer Robert Macfarlane about his "mountain DNA" and unusual walking snack. Broadcaster and writer Louise Minchin loves a mountain too. Having put aside the extreme working practice of rising at 3am for Breakfast TV she now loves a triathlon, a free-dive at night under ice or the extreme experience that is learning to cook a soufflé from an online video for Celebrity Masterchef. Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock - who is such a star there is even a Barbie doll in her image - on being inspired by the night sky, be that incredible telescope images or The Clangers as she was as a child. And for a counterpoint approach we have a relative newcomer to the country, the comedian Chris Cantrill who describes himself as a "rural imposter" and hosts a podcast about adapting to the northern wilds by competitive leek growing and donning a cape. Plus music from Lake District singer songwriter Olivia Fern and Cumbrian-born indie artist Melanie Baker, who loves mountains so much she once filmed a music video at the top of one. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Olive Clancy

A collaboration between Russie Edwards, Robert MacFarlane and Branden DuCharme (Wealth435 Podcast) and Marcus Green – they discuss the importance and power of a Community. 00:14-07:48 – Introduction 07:49-12:12 – The importance of a personal relationship, how it was affected during COVID, the trust and power of a community 12:13-38:08 – Are you a part […]

In this episode, we get to meet Hayden Thorpe. Hayden is a singer/songwriter from the UK, who is probably best known for his band Wild Beasts. Although they disbanded a few years ago, Hayden has been working hard within a solo sphere, and has just put out his third record, NESS, which is based upon a book by Robert Macfarlane, which itself is about the very real place of Orford Ness, a defunct military test side island off the coast of the UK. In this chat, Hayden and I discuss the conception, musicality, and production of Ness the album, but also go deep into the place it's inspired by - including the tamed and untamed wilderness there, the confluence of past and present. We talk what it was like relinquishing lyrical control, as almost all the lyrics are taken straight from Macfarlane's book. We also touch on Wild Beasts (a band I love) and what it was like working with them for so long and carving out their very distinct identity, and then having it come to a close. Thank you for listening.

Nature writer Robert Macfarlane and singer-songwriter-actor Johnny Flynn take Plodcast host Fergus on a ramble along the River Lea in East London. Having collaborated on two albums, the two men are keen to talk about their new children's book of nature produced with illustrator Emily Sutton called The World to Come. Set among the wilds of the River Lea, The World to Come is a message of hope and beauty. And listen on for a live performance from Johnny of the song that inspired the book. The World to Come is published by Magic Cat Publishing. Photo by Peter Flude. The Countryfile Magazine Plodcast is the Publishers Podcast Awards Special Interest Podcast of the Year 2024 and the PPA Podcast of the Year 2022. If you've enjoyed the plodcast, don't forget to leave likes and positive reviews. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: theplodcast@countryfile.com. If your letter, email or message is read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. The Plodcast is produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs. The theme music was written and performed by Blair Dunlop. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned author Robert Macfarlane has described his work as being about the relationship between landscape and the human heart. As part of a series on the elements in the Anthropocene, Macfarlane talks about how that relationship with earth and water has changed. Humanity has become a transformative force, altering the very nature of the elements, with grave implications for the planet — and us.

Den Kopf voll Literatur begeht der in Cambridge lehrende Literaturprofessor Robert Macfarlane alte Routen. Seine Wege führen ihn vorwiegend entlang der Küsten Englands und Schottlands, er nächtigt ihm Freien und kennt Flora und Fauna. Die Landschaft verändert sich auf Schritt und Tritt und führt ihn sowohl in die Vergangenheit es Landes als auch zu sich selbst. Rezension von Andrea Gnam

Den Kopf voll Literatur begeht der in Cambridge lehrende Literaturprofessor Robert Macfarlane alte Routen. Seine Wege führen ihn vorwiegend entlang der Küsten Englands und Schottlands, er nächtigt ihm Freien und kennt Flora und Fauna. Die Landschaft verändert sich auf Schritt und Tritt und führt ihn sowohl in die Vergangenheit es Landes als auch zu sich selbst. Rezension von Andrea Gnam

Can Macrae Heppler's bold proposal for three six-hole courses at St George Golf Club revolutionize the game of golf and make it more accessible to busy individuals and families? Join us as we explore the innovative concept that promises a quick 60-minute round of golf, potentially transforming the sport's accessibility and appeal. We also take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the history of golf in Southern Utah and discussing the city's pivotal role in establishing and maintaining these green spaces. From the development of Dixie Red Hills in the mid-1960s to the impact of major infrastructure developments, we cover it all.As the debate heats up, we delve into the contentious issue of city-owned versus privately-owned golf courses. We weigh the economic and social benefits of city courses, which offer affordability and accessibility, against the higher costs and profit motives of private facilities. Our discussion extends to the broader responsibilities of the city in managing public amenities, such as parks and golf courses, and the significant water usage involved. We consider alternative uses for this precious resource and debate the merits of continued public investment versus privatization, with Macrae Heppler offering unique insights into these complex financial dynamics.In our final discussion, we tackle the future of municipal golf course funding and its impact on community resources. We evaluate the financial costs against the broader benefits these courses provide in terms of community engagement, tourism, and quality of life. From the philosophical questions about government investment in non-revenue-generating amenities to the strategic planning necessary for sustainable growth, we cover the spectrum of opinions. Join us for a balanced and insightful conversation with Jeremy Larkin, Macrae Heppler and Robert MacFarlane  as we navigate the intricate world of golf course management and its implications for the future of Southern Utah.Connect with Jeremy Larkin at https://www.gostgeorge.com/Connect with Macrae Heppler at https://www.youtube.com/@macraehepplerFind admission to HAC 3rd Annual Attainable Housing Forum here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hac-3rd-...Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!https://realestate435.kw.com/#Golf #SouthernUtah #CommunityImpact #StGeorge [00:00:00] Intro.[00:12:28] City's Role in Golf Debates[00:20:26] City Budget and Public Investment Debate[00:27:11] Debate on Golf Courses' Future[00:31:59] City Golf Course Economic Debate[00:41:24] Economic Development Perspectives[00:46:00] Reevaluating Gold Course Investment Options[00:52:24] City's Decision-Making & Community Engagement [00:58:10] Public Golf Courses & Economic Debate 

Matthew's guest on this month's show is the wonderful Jenny Sturgeon talking about her epic 864km walk from the Scottish borders to Cape Wrath - and sharing the evocative sounds she recorded along the way. There's also a live performance from The Breath filmed at Cornwall's spectacular Minack Theatre, plus music from Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening, John Smith, Sam Carter, Katherine Priddy, Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane, Tumbling Paddies and Richard Thompson.---We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either...Become a member and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfootOr just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfootSign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.comFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot---Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British travel writer Richard Grant discusses the sporting sense of humor he's observed (and appreciated) behind the distinctly American talent for over-the-top bragging. Then tour guides from Madrid let us in on their favorite places to take visitors in the Spanish capital. And we ponder our place in the planet's history with author Robert Macfarlane, who shares insights gained from a decade of investigating, from a perspective of geologic time, humanity's relationship with our landscape. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Cristina Del Corso"Estate al Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso"www.pngp.itNel mese di agosto continueranno le attività all'interno del più antico Parco di Italia, tra la Valle d'Aosta e il Piemonte, per far conoscere e promuovere l'area protetta del Gran Paradiso.Anche quest'anno sono molte le località valdostane che stanno ospitando e ospiteranno appuntamenti e iniziative del Parco, collegate alla natura e allasostenibilità e che si aggiungono a quelle già avviate tra giugno e luglio, come la rassegna “Natura in Evoluzione” nei Centri del Parco dedicati alla ricerca, alla divulgazione scientifica e alla tutela della biodiversità, e la riapertura della “Fucina da Rame” a Ronco Canavese, sul lato piemontese del Parco.Sabato 20 luglio, e per tutto il mese di agosto, a Rhêmes Notre-Dame (AO), piccola comunità di appena 88 abitanti, situata a oltre 1.700 metri di altitudine, comincia l'iniziativa Territorio, Uomo e Ambiente che coinvolgerà tutta la Valle. In questo periodo estivo quei luoghi sono ideali per escursioni, conferenze ed incontri a tema dedicati al rispetto della natura, alla conoscenza del territorio, al corretto comportamento all'interno del Parco e alla crisi climatica. A questo proposito sono in programma quattro incontri con i guardaparco del Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso, il 20 e il 27 luglio e il 17 e il 31 agosto, con un approfondimento sul tema dell'introduzione dei cani nel Parco e sulle norme di comportamento nell'area protetta. Sempre nella Valle di Rhêmes, il 26 luglio, il 2 il 9 agosto si potrà partecipare alla passeggiata alla scoperta delle erbe commestibili ed officinali, che si intreccerà con dei laboratori sulle piante e sugli antichi rimedi della montagna ad esse legate (29 luglio, 5 e 19 agosto). Un'iniziativa a cura della naturopata Cristina Faoro, in collaborazionecon Centre d'études Les Anciens Remèdes.Il fine settimana del 10 e 11 agosto sarà in compagnia di esperti di natura, clima e ghiacciai, con la possibilità di trascorrere una notte in quota nella Foresteria del Parco. Si tratta dell'evento “Il ghiacciaio della Vaudaletta come testimone del cambiamento climatico”. Due giorni di wilderness pura, in cui si avrà l'opportunità di vivere, in prima persona, l'importanza dello studio e della conoscenza ai fini della conservazione ambientale, soprattutto in un momento storico di vulnerabilità climatica estrema, e in una location esemplare come quella della Vaudaletta. Nella giornata di lunedì 12 agosto si svolgerà la passeggiata letteraria. Accompagnati dalla guida ambientale Lolita Bizzari e dall'autrice Lorenza Bernardi, si scopriranno i segreti più profondi, sfogliando con la prima il libro della natura, e con la seconda testi scritti da autori che hanno profondamente vissuto la montagna, come Robert Macfarlane, Antonia Pozzi e Enrico Camanni. Per le serate del 16 e del 30 agosto sono inoltre previste delle escursioni notturne alla scoperta delle costellazioni, accompagnati da una Guida del Parco. Il 10 agosto ci si sposta a Rhêmes-Saint-Georges per l'appuntamento con la Festa della segale, che valorizza il progetto “La Vallée du seigle”. Un'idea nata 11 anni fa, con lo scopo di far conoscere le peculiarità della segale autoctona, reintrodotta nel territorio comunale da alcuni anni e per la quale si sta concretizzando l'intera filiera, attraverso l'iniziativa privata, affiancata dai progetti delle aree interne e da progetti europei, in collaborazione con la Fondation Grand Paradis. La segale sarà l'indiscussa protagonista, nelle sue diverse rappresentazioni: dal classico pane nero ai prodotti dolciari,ai piatti della tradizione rivisitati. Ci saranno anche ricette innovative, come il gelato di segale, la birra di segale e altri prodotti alcolici. Si potrà inoltre assistere ad alcuni momenti di lavorazione del pane tradizionale e del pan dolce, con l'abbinamento di svariati prodotti, miele, yogurt, formaggio fresco e stagionato, tutti rigorosamente a kilometro zero e presentati dai produttori locali. All'evento verranno invitate le Aziende che si fregiano del Marchio di Qualità del Parco, occasione per far conoscere e offrire al pubblico prelibatezze che hanno ottenuto il riconoscimento del Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. Durante la giornata sono anche previste delle visite guidate alla scoperta dei forni e dei mulini, nonché momenti di animazione per bambini: la giornata sarà allietata da musica e danze tradizionali presentate da un vivace gruppo folkloristico.Venerdì 23 agosto la giornata, tra storia e cultura, sarà dedicata alla scoperta delle tipicità del territorio di Aymavilles: Une Journée a Aymavilles, tra Storia e Natura. Sono in calendario passeggiate tematiche con le guide escursionistico-naturalistiche e turistiche per parlare di natura e storia del territorio, passando dalla Cripta di Saint-Léger all'acquedotto romano di Pont d'Ael, passeggiando tra i vigneti che caratterizzano il territorio di Aymavilles, per arrivare infine al Castello e scoprirne la storia con una guida esperta. A fine giornata, in collaborazione con la cooperativa sociale Les Aigles di Sarre, verrà offerta una degustazione di vini e di prodotti locali per assaporare e conoscere Aymavilles anche attraverso il gusto. Saranno due i percorsi: uno lungo per l'intera giornata e più uno breve della durata di un paio di ore. Dalle 16.30 alle 17.30 ci sarà anche la possibilità di visitare il Castello di Aymavilles, a cui seguirà la degustazione vini e prodotti locali. IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

*This episode originally aired on July 2, 2022. British writer Robert Macfarlane grew up loving mountains. A keen hiker, he says mountains are in his DNA – Macfarlane's father was a mountaineer and his grandfather oversaw some of the early expeditions and the first summit of Mount Everest in the 1950s.   Macfarlane’s own passion for the extremes of the mountains and the wilds of the outdoors fostered yet another interest: writing. In his first book “Mountains of the Mind,” Macfarlane explored why he fell in love with mountains and sought answers as to why so many climbers are willing to die for love of rock and ice. Delve deeper into life, philosophy, and what makes us human by joining the Life Examined discussion group on Facebook. Macfarlane is a fellow at Emmanuel College at Cambridge University in the UK. He has written numerous books focused on nature and landscape, including “Landmarks” and “The Old Ways,” which led to an exploration of the subterranean world, the topic of his latest book “Underland: A Deep Time Journey.”  “The trodden paths are the beginning of the underworld if you like because they are land hollowed by feet, by time and by wheels, so there were lots of things pointing me down,” Macfarlane says. While the upper world is the place of the gods and awe, he says, the subterranean world is an unseen place — one for burial and hiding. Macfarlane also shares his passion for language and metaphor, explaining that the “underworld” is where “matter meets metaphor” — and that negative words like “down,” “dark,” or “depressed” are deeply ingrained into our language.  Jonathan Bastian talks with Robert Macfarlane about his connection to the landscape and about his exploration and interest in what lies beneath our feet. As a writer, Macfarlane shares his love for language and metaphor and is particularly interested in “gathering words which seemed much more vibrant, reciprocal, and dynamic.” For Macfarlane, the rediscovery of language furthers a connection to the natural world, and Macfarlane says there’s even a map highlighting the regional terms for “creek” across North America.  So how has language and the Tale of Gilgamesh impacted his latest project?  Can music and song breathe life into ancient stories - in a way that writing can’t?   Macfarlane speaks about his interest in music and how it connects to his love of nature and storytelling. He explains how he connected during the pandemic with actor and singer/songwriter Johnny Flynn, and how Epic of Gilgamesh, became the “nourishment that drove the writing of 11 songs” that now appear on the album “Lost in The Cedar Wood.” Music, Macfarlane muses, is “the purest form of magic to me. Writing is labor and trial work and concentration, perspiration and locked rooms. No one would ever want to watch a writer write, right? It's paint drying, it's grass growing, but musicians. ...are magicians weaving a golden thread that they pluck from the air.”

She gave up a corporate career to live a slow life: to travel, to immerse, to write, to learn to see. Arati Kumar-Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 383 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her writing, her photography and the lessons she has learnt by standing still and looking. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Arati Kumar-Rao on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and her own website. 2. Marginlands: Indian Landscapes on the Brink -- Arati Kumar-Rao. 3. The Peepli Project. 4. The Prem Panicker Files — Episode 217 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Killers of the Flower Moon -- David Grann. 6. Sowmya Dhanaraj Is Making a Difference — Episode 380 of The Seen and the Unseen. 7. Rahul Matthan Seeks the Protocol — Episode 360 of The Seen and the Unseen. 8. Masanobu Fukuoka and Wendell Berry. 9. India's Water Crisis — Episode 60 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vishwanath S aka Zenrainman). 10. The American Geographies -- Barry Lopez. 11. The Invisible Gorilla. 12. Letters to a Young Poet -- Rainer Maria Rilke. 13. Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor -- Rob Nixon. 14. The Fatal Conceit -- Friedrich Hayek. 15. The Gokhale Bridge fiasco. 16. Pritika Hingorani Wants to Fix Our Cities — Episode 361 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Toba Tek Singh -- Sadat Hasan Manto. 18. The Rooted Cosmopolitanism of Sugata Srinivasaraju — Episode 277 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Ramachandra Guha: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 20. Modern South India: A History from the 17th Century to our Times -- Rajmohan Gandhi. 21. Blindness --  José Saramago. 22. The Wreck -- Rabindranath Tagore. 23. Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray and Gulzar. 24. Rachel Carson, Barry Lopez, Nan Shepherd and Robert Macfarlane on Amazon. 25. The Living Mountain -- Nan Shepherd. 26. The Peregrine -- JA Baker. 27. Paul Salopek on Twitter and the Out of Eden Walk. 28. Pradip Krishen on Wikipedia, Amazon and IMDb. 29. Pather Panchali -- Satyajit Ray, 30. The Grapes of Wrath -- John Steinbeck. 31. Working Days: The Journals of The Grapes of Wrath -- John Steinbeck. 32. Call Me American -- Abdi Nor Iftin. 33. Hisham Matar and Kamila Shamsie on Amazon. This episode is sponsored by CTQ Compounds. Check out The Daily Reader and FutureStack. Use the code UNSEEN for Rs 2500 off. Amit's newsletter is explosively active again. Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘River' by Simahina.

Unlock the door to understanding the real estate market and the pivotal role of housing affordability in our communities as Neil Walter, House Representative for District 74 and a real estate connoisseur, joins me, Robert MacFarlane, in a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies of property and policy. Through Neil's seasoned perspective, we dissect how shifts in community identities contribute to the evolving housing landscape, tackling the challenges of supply, density, and the legislative intricacies that shape our growth and affordability. Not only do we navigate through Neil's unique journey from finance to real estate and legislation, but we also unearth the historical and societal implications of homeownership and its profound impact on wealth accumulation.Ever pondered the long-term economic consequences of our housing choices? Prepare to be enlightened. Neil and I expose the sobering wealth divide between homeowners and renters, delve into the critical need for policy support in homeownership, and highlight the societal benefits of stable housing. Moreover, we scrutinize the myths and realities of market timing, debunking misconceptions and encouraging savvy decision-making in the real estate realm. From personal anecdotes to the evolution of household ownership, we lay bare the stark realities and potential strategies that touch every potential investor, homebuyer, and community stakeholder.As we wrap up our real estate odyssey, we don't shy away from the contentious yet essential discussions on increasing housing density as a remedy for the affordability crisis, particularly in the transitioning landscapes of Washington County. Our episode culminates with a spotlight on the significance of political engagement, as I offer my support to Brad Wilson in the Senate seat primaries, urging the vitality of informed participation in understanding and influencing housing policy. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action for anyone vested in the future of our living spaces and the economic prosperity of our communities.Find Neil Walter here:https://www.rneilwalter.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here;https://www.blueformmedia.com/

Welcome back to the 435 Podcast! In this episode, host Robert Macfarlane sits down with Wendi Bulkley, the Athletic Development Officer and Executive Director of the Trail Blazer Club for Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah.Join Robert and Wendi as they delve into Wendi's new role at Utah Tech University and how the burgeoning growth in St. George, Utah, is attracting D1 athletes, consequently fueling the expansion and development at Utah Tech.But it's not all smooth sailing. Robert and Wendi also tackle the pressing issues facing Southern Utah's economy, particularly the challenge of competing with wages to retain top-tier professors in their respective fields. They explore the necessity for private sector involvement to bridge the gap and attract and retain talent effectively.Moreover, inflation becomes a focal point of discussion, shedding light on its impacts and implications for the region's economic landscape. Discover what drove Wendi to pursue a seat on the City Council in St. George, despite the outcome, her commitment to continue supporting Southern Utah remains unwavering.Tune in for an insightful conversation on the dynamics shaping the growth of Utah Tech University and the broader economic challenges facing Southern Utah. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking discussions!Find Utah Tech Athletics here:https://utahtechtrailblazers.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On this episode of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane and Jeff Watkins dive into the Southern Utah real estate market. They discuss the stability in prices, driven by a growing population and balanced supply and demand. The hosts caution against waiting for interest rates to drop, highlighting a recent price drop followed by a quick rebound. They also touch on the impact of the NAR settlement on commissions and provide insights into buyer and seller demographics, market statistics, and strategies for navigating the current market conditions.Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Promo code: ILOVEFS

On episode 49, Robert Macfarlane engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Derek Brown, a candidate for Utah State Attorney General. Explore Brown's unique journey from music to law, and gain insights into the delicate balance between logic and creativity in the legal field. Delve into the role of attorney generals in different states, and the ongoing struggle between state and federal powers. Discover the challenges of incumbency in government positions, and the influence of non-elected officials in policy-making. Uncover the complexities of law, technology, and advocacy, and the inherently political nature of the Attorney General's role.Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Derek Brown here:https://www.derekforutah.com/Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 48 of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane interviews Bruce Bennett, President of Saint George Musical Theater, as they discuss the significance of the arts in Southern Utah. They explore the impact of theater on individuals, particularly youth, and how it fosters creativity and valuable skills. They also delve into the vibrant theater community in the region, highlighting the differences between community and professional theater. The conversation touches on the importance of intimate theater experiences, the process of selecting shows for the season, challenges in education funding for arts programs, and the community's support for a new theater project.Find St. George Musical Theatre here:https://sgmusicaltheater.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 47 of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane sits down with Colby Jenkins, an army colonel and West Point graduate, to discuss his military background, transition to politics, and views on national security. Jenkins emphasizes the importance of leadership, judgment, and accountability in decision-making, contrasting his approach with incumbent Celeste Maloy. He also criticizes the abuse of power in bills like the National Defense Authorization Act and stresses the need for responsible government actions. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including military strategy, election campaigning, leadership qualities, voting system integrity, and financial management. Tune in to hear Jenkins' insights on the role of military experience in politics and the importance of individual responsibility for creating positive change.Find Colby here:https://colbyforutah.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 46 of the 435 Podcast, Robert Macfarlane hosts a captivating discussion with guests Michele Randall and Macrae Heppler. They delve into the city's growth, challenges, and development plans, including the need for more resources like fire stations due to population expansion. The conversation also highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Santa Clara's unique heritage while moving forward with pride and inclusivity. Urban planning, traffic management, and environmental concerns are also explored, emphasizing the delicate balance between development and conservation efforts in the region.They discuss the celebration of events like Dixie Days and the Dixie Roundup. The conversation also delves into infrastructure, water conservation, transportation planning, and public safety initiatives, showcasing ongoing efforts and challenges faced in managing these aspects in the community. Economic impacts, funding challenges, and the influence of sports teams on cities are also explored, providing insights into the complexities of city management.Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Stacy Youngs episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbOYvHcSJRk&t=3sFind Macrae here:https://www.youtube.com/@UCpk2Nq0v2V3-3y4-NCZSOhw Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 45 of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane sits down with Carolyn Phippen to discuss the challenges of engaging with voters and the importance of decentralized media in the political landscape. They delve into topics such as election integrity, data security, and voter registration, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and the need for critical thinking. The conversation also explores foreign policy issues, including US involvement in Ukraine and the challenges posed by illegal immigration policies. Join them as they navigate the complexities of governance and the ongoing efforts to address societal challenges.Find Carolyn Phippen here:https://carolyn4senate.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

Roxana Robinson (Leaving) and I discuss novels that move us, Parisian sewers and best approaches to teaching writing.  Books Recommended:Leaving by Roxana RobinsonUnderland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlanePiglet by Lottie HazellTrespasses Louise KennedyAlice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-CartrightLate in the Day by Tessa Hadley Guest Author Recommendation:Mrs. Gulliver by Valerie MartinTwitter: @Valeriemartin The Morning Star by Karl Ove KnausgaardOther Things Discussed:The Expatriates in March and Expats on SubstackFind Roxana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxana.robinsonAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanarobinsonauthor/Wesbsite: https://www.roxanarobinson.com Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyerasSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

On episode 44 of the 435 podcast host Robert Macfarlane interviews Trent Staggs, a conservative candidate for the US Senate seat in Utah. Staggs discusses his business background and experience in local government, emphasizing the importance of local governance and fiscal responsibility. He criticizes Mitt Romney for not effectively representing Utah and proposes banning lobbyist contributions to reduce outside influence. Staggs also addresses various political topics including mask and vaccine mandates, high-density housing, and the influence of financial incentives in politics. Tune in to hear Staggs' seven-point contract with Utah and his commitment to bringing new leadership and fresh perspectives to the US Senate.Find Trent Staggs here:https://trentstaggs.com/Find Precinct Portal here:https://precinctportal.org/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 42 of the podcast, host Robert Macfarlane and guest John Curtis discuss a range of topics including Curtis's background and his campaign for the US Senate seat in Utah. They delve into the challenges and expenses of gathering signatures and the importance of finding a balance between affordable and clean energy sources. The conversation also touches on permitting reform, the role of fossil fuels and renewables, and the impact of energy policy on the economy.John emphasizes the need for Republicans to be proactive in addressing this issue and highlights the challenges of permitting reform and the influence of lobbyists in the energy sector. The conversation also covers topics such as climate policy, budgeting, and immigration, providing a comprehensive look at various political and policy issues.Find John Curtis here:https://www.johncurtis.org/Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 41 of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane sits down with Isaac Barlow, the visionary behind Tech Ridge. Robert and Isaac discuss the past of the ridge, what used to be the old St. George airport. Isaac shares the historic "tip of the hat art" pieces that will be seen at Tech Ridge. Isaac shares the vision on the steps on the west side of the ridge that will lead to a trail that follows the edge. Robert and Isaac look over the economic impact Tech Ridge will bring to the southern Utah area.Leave a comment on this episode to submit your name suggestion for the steps!Find Tech Ridge here:https://techridge.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 40 of the 435 podcast, host Robert Macfarlane is joined by guests Jeff Watkins and Branden Ducharme to discuss the current state of the real estate market in Southern Utah. They provide insights into the preferences and characteristics of buyers, highlighting the two main types: young retirees and older millennials. The conversation also delves into the correlation between mortgage rates and the 10-year treasury, as well as the impact of inventory and demand on home prices.The conversation also touches on upcoming development projects, such as the Black Desert resort and the Tech Ridge development, giving listeners a glimpse into the exciting future of the real estate market in Southern Utah.Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

In the Official Folk Albums Chart of the Year Show 2023, Matthew Bannister counts down the biggest selling and most streamed folk albums of the year. There are guest appearances by Sean Cooney of the Young'Uns, Kathryn Tickell, Shirley Collins and Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane, plus exclusive performances from James Yorkston and Nina Persson, Angeline Morrison and Katherine Priddy. Matthew also features highlights of the December chart, including an interview with Jim Moray and music from Spell Songs, Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden and Kate Rusby. --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/

On this episode of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane interviews Gary Henderson about the power of words and how they can be used to invoke emotion, the limitations of Facebook and how it can't be used for honest dialogue, and the example of George Santos, a politician who was found guilty of misusing campaign finance. They also discuss the importance of voting strategically in order to ensure that conservative fighters are elected, and Henderson's disappointment in the incumbent, Celeste.Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Jeepcast here:https://thejeepcast.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On episode 36 of the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane interviews Deven Macdonald, the local franchise owner of Chick-fil-A franchises in Southern Utah. They discuss the importance of focusing on quality of life and outdoor experiences, the history and culture of the Dixie region, and the importance of giving back to the community. They also discuss the use of community tools and data in the internet of things, cloud computing, and the potential of AI to provide consumer tools and goods.Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

On this episode of  the 435 podcast, Robert Macfarlane interviews Zach Renstrom, the General Manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Zach explains the district's twenty year plan, which includes collecting impact fees and other feasible projects. He also discusses the difficulty and expense of accessing water in Pine Valley Mountain, the importance of having access to real-time data, the variability of water usage in Utah, the state's ownership of all the water in the state, and the county's system of conservation pricing.Find Washington County Water Conservancy District here:https://www.wcwcd.gov/Find Wealth 435 here:https://www.wealth435.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane are Matthew Bannister's guests on this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show from Folk on Foot. They talk about the inspiration behind their new album “The Moon Also Rises” in a conversation that ranges across ancient burial chambers, a love song for Cosmo Sheldrake's wedding, composing on the South Downs and wassailing. There's also music from Thea Gilmore, Catrin Finch and Aoife Ni Bhriain, Bryony Griffith and Alice Jones, Show of Hands and Kerry Andrew/You Are Wolf.  --- We rely entirely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Donate to the Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023: folkonfoot.com/bigwalk Become a patron and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot --- Subscribe to the Folk Forecast to explore all the gigs and album news we ran through in the show: https://thefolkforecast.substack.com/

Katie Holten is an Irish artist and activist based in New York City whose work is inspired by the relationship between humans and the natural world. She's spent the last several years working on a tree alphabet to translate the world in a way that might connect us more intimately with nature, where each letter corresponds with an indigenous tree species (there's even a downloadable font). Earlier this year, Holten published a gorgeous book called "The Language of Trees: A Rewinding of Literature and Landscape." The book, which includes contributions from people like Winona LaDuke, Camille Dungy, and Ross Gay, is both an offering, a conversation, and a call to action. On this week's episode, we speak with Katie about the ways in which people can rebuild their connection with the land, repairing our broken language through nature and story, the process of creating the language of trees, and the importance of art as a tool for social and political action.Photo courtesy of Katie Holten.Dyed Green is a project of Bog & Thunder, whose mission is to highlight the best of Irish food and culture, through food tours, events, and media. Find out more at www.bogandthunder.com.Dyed Green is Powered by Simplecast.

For what would have been the 100th birthday of soprano Maria Callas, Front Row brought together singer Dame Sarah Connolly and music critic Fiona Maddocks to reassess her achievements and influence in the world of opera.After successfully teaming up during the pandemic to create the album, Lost in the Cedar Wood, musician and actor Johnny Flynn and nature writer and poet Robert Macfarlane talk to Tom about their second collaboration – The Moon Also Rises, and Johnny performs live in the Front Row studio.Rory Pilgrim is one of the artists shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize. He discusses his work which combines song writing, composition, films, texts, drawings, paintings and live performances.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

Matthew Bannister on Captain Don Walsh, the American submariner who made the first descent to the deepest place in the ocean – the Mariana Trench. His friend and fellow deep sea explorer Victor Vescovo relives the experience for us. Dame A.S. Byatt, the author best known for her Booker Prize winning novel “Possession”. Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the USA. Dr Finlay Macleod, the historian from the Isle of Lewis who fought to preserve the Gaelic language. Robert Macfarlane pays tribute. Interviewee: Rebecca Morelle Interviewee: Victor Vescovo Interviewee: Neil La Bute Interviewee: Sam Leith Interviewee: Kate Andersen Brower Interviewee: Robert Macfarlane Interviewee: Agnes Rennie Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Archive used: Rebecca Morelle interviews Don Walsh, BBC News, 23/02/2012, They Dived 7 Miles, British Pathe News Reels, 08/02/1960; Witness History : The world's deepest dive 11km down, BBC World Service, 01/03/2021; Don Walsh interview, Short CUts 18, The Descent, BBC Radio 4, 05/03/2019;

In this episode, we ended up talking quite a bit about Johnny Marr's autobiography, Set the Boy Free, and the sort of person Marr embodies. He stayed focused on what he loved--playing guitar--and remained committed to those around him, which kept him from losing his perspective on life. I also mentioned a few books: Underland, by Robert Macfarlane; Empire of Pain, by Patrick Radden Keefe; Devil House, by John Darnielle; and, of course, Johnny Marr, Set the Boy Free.

Robert Macfarlane says his writing is about the relationship between the landscape and the human heart. He's a modern-day re-interpreter of the sublime — whether he's writing about following ancient foot trails or descending into the mysterious world beneath the Earth's surface. He spoke at a special event at the Royal Ontario Museum, where he accepted the inaugural Weston International Award, presented by the Writers' Trust of Canada to recognize excellence in nonfiction.

Founded by Jordan Grant after he was inspired as a teenager to turn his life around, Glasgow Garden Maintenance is now offering an apprenticeship scheme for aspiring tree surgeons. Mark meets Jordan and a former apprentice to hear about how the business has gone from strength to strength supporting young people into new careers along the way. Rachel visits the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther and takes a look at one of their exhibitions- The Long Haul: a generational study of fishing in the East Neuk. We hear an excerpt from Helen Needham's upcoming Radio 4 programme, Crossing the Cuillin Mountains. In this two part series, the writer and mountaineer Robert Macfarlane attempts to complete the Cuillin Ridge. The expedition marks twenty years since his first book 'Mountains of the Mind'. Naturalist and environmental educator Dan Puplett has seen a big increase in the number of people keen to learn more about mammal tracks. Rachel heads out with him to see what she can identify through footprints and poo! We chat live to Rick Taylor, from the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project about the recent successful translocation of Golden Eagle chicks to the area as well as the upcoming Moffat Eagle Festival. Mark visits the Sighthill Stone Circle in Glasgow along with podcast maker Matthew Magee. Matthew has been exploring some of Scotland's fascinating neolithic sites on his bike for his series Stone Me. He explains what makes Sighthill unique. Skein Dial is a new art installation created by Hannah Imlach at RSPB Loch Lomond. It is a migration sundial carefully calibrated to mark the seasonal arrival and departure of Greenland White-fronted geese. Mark takes a look and finds out how Hannah created it. And after his chat with Hannah, Mark continues his musings on geese and what their arrival at this time of year means for us.