Outsiding

Please welcome to Outsiding our first Aussie guest… Tim Minchin! And in true Australian fashion, the autumnal temperatures of the UK were far too chilly for Tim. Thankfully, Caitlin had an array of coats for him to choose from in her own wardrobe. Yes, he went with the faux fur. While Tim didn’t come armed with a jacket, he did bring a whole load of animal anecdotes. From wombats determined to ruin his fire pit to a 7ft carpet python that took up residence in his house, it’s textbook Australian madness from the get-go. Tim is also the proud owner of some bush (translated for non-Aussies: rainforest), which he does his best to keep free of pesky weeds and maintain as the perfect habitat for lyrebirds, whipbirds and, less ideally, leeches. He’s currently celebrating 15 years of Matilda the Musical in the West End, a show that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Tim opens up about the importance of children and parents alike having the opportunity to see a show that celebrates being your authentic self and owning it. Oh, and we have a first for Bird of the Week... we've gone Jurassic! Let us know if you’re enjoying Outsiding and please send us your favourite outside places, memories, smells and gardening questions to [email protected] Follow Outsiding on Substack for gardening tips, tricks, upcoming live Q&As with Adam and the progress of Caitlin’s garden project. Find us on Instagram too. You can watch full episodes of Outsiding on Spotify and YouTube. Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production. 00:00 Welcome back & catch up 02:54 Today’s guest is Tim Minchin 04:14 Listener questions 07:10 Tim’s relationship to London 12:00 Growing up in Australia 15:38 Connections with the ocean 21:44 Tim’s garden 24:51 Custodianship and land acknowledgement 27:33 Scary Australian animals 31:48 Matilda and the show’s lasting impact 42:28 BOTW 45:11 Adam’s gift for Tim 47:04 Goodbye! 47:20 Join our community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Davies does not do things by halves. A cricket net in her back garden? Done. Put a tent up in the Arctic Circle? Easy. Create an outdoor space that impresses Adam Frost? SORTED! A businesswoman, entrepreneur, TV personality and lover of all things craft, Sara’s CV is impressive. She joined the Dragons’ Den team in 2019 and, along with her colourful style, brought a breath of fresh air to the often intimidating room. But thankfully for Caitlin and Adam, she’s far from being anything like a dragon in real life. Having grown up going on camping holidays with her family, Sara has the outdoors in her bones. Whether she’s taking her kids away for a weekend by the lake or using one of her dad’s campervan projects to explore the UK, she’s more than happy to call herself a country bumpkin. And her outdoor lifestyle doesn’t stop there. Her impressive garden boasts a cuttings patch that could rival Kew, a full-sized cricket net for her kids to practice in, and a pond she’s somewhat reluctant to swim in, thanks to some over-friendly frogs. Somehow, she’s also found the time to write a new book, Crafting for All Occasions, out on Thursday 15 October. With more than 70 projects for intermediate to advanced crafters, there’s something for everyone. Let us know if you’re enjoying Outsiding and please send us your favourite outside places, memories, smells and gardening questions to [email protected] Follow Outsiding on Substack for gardening tips, tricks, upcoming live Q&As with Adam and the progress of Caitlin’s garden project. Find us on Instagram too. You can watch full episodes of Outsiding on Spotify and YouTube. Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production. 0:54 - Who's on the show today2:38 - Welcome Sara Davies!3:48 - Sara's outside life7:42 - Childhood camping adventures11:04 - Trekking the Arctic with Comic Relief13:19 - Sara's garden15:56 - Swimming in the pond17:57 - Crafting in the outdoors19:28 - Sara's new book 'Crafting For All Occasions'19:06 - Subscribe and get in touch!20:32 - Dragon's Den25:27 - Quickfire Quiz28:41 - Bird of the Week31:06 - Adam's gift to Sara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Young first appeared on our TV screens on Pop Idol 25 years ago, quickly winning over the nation’s hearts and ultimately being crowned the winner of the first series of the singing contest. His life since has been a whirlwind of recording and touring, as well as all the ups and downs that life throws at you. But one thing that has brought him great calm and solace is the outdoors. His own garden has become a true retreat, and now quite a big project and part of his life, too. Just don’t ask him to find his secateurs… Will comes armed with questions for Adam, including one that involves the legality of owning a certain plant - and no, it’s not the same one Mike D was asking about! Meanwhile, if you’re in the market for some drought-tolerant additions to your space, Adam has some top advice for you. Not forgetting Caitlin, who happily makes Will’s day with a very casual Kate Bush story, as well as her gift of a particularly graceful Bird of the Week. And, of course, we couldn’t not talk about Evergreen, which Will is celebrating with a special 25th Anniversary Tour. He’ll be joined by his full band for an evening of hits spanning his two-decade-plus journey in music. Tickets are available now via his website. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. It really has been 25 years since he won Pop Idol. Anyone else feel like it was just yesterday? Let us know if you’re enjoying Outsiding and please send us your favourite outside places, memories, smells and gardening questions to [email protected] Follow Outsiding on Substack for gardening tips, tricks, upcoming live Q&As with Adam and the progress of Caitlin’s garden project. Find us on Instagram too. You can watch full episodes of Outsiding on Spotify and YouTube. Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production. 00:00 Welcome Back & Adam’s Garden Update02:22 Listener Question04:00 Today’s Guest is Will Young!08:10 A Childhood in the Countryside12:06 Will’s New Garden16:12 Paths Giving Gardens A Sense of Direction17:55 Join our Community!18:18 Birdwatching with Will Young20:18 Will Young Asks Adam!23:04 25 Years of Evergreen26:23 Quickfire Quiz29:24 Bird Of The Week31:37 Adam’s Gift for Will33:47 Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bass-baritone by day, Danger Mouse by night. Alexander Armstrong is a man of infinite talents. He’s an actor, author, singer and, of course, the host of Pointless. Oh, and he’s also the voice of Danger Mouse. Thankfully for us, he’s also a huge fan of the great outdoors. Whether he’s reflecting on his childhood exploring rural Northumberland, walking cross-country to his favourite pub for his Perfect Pub Walks series, or enjoying his own garden with his family, he simply can’t get enough of being outside. With a very in-demand voice, Xander takes us on a journey through some of his most memorable voice work, including one Wall’s advert that had Caitlin and Adam squirming in their seats… But it’s Les from Hull who we’re all rooting for now. He’s also soon to embark on a tour with his pal Aled Jones for The Big Christmas Sing-A-Long, which is summed up perfectly in four words: music, laughter, Christmas and cheer. Sign us up! Although maybe not Adam, who admits he’d rather not show off his own vocal range. Caitlin also gets stuck into Xander’s new book, Evenfall: The Tempest Stone, and the stories and inspiration behind it. And, incredibly, how he intertwined nature into the story. So settle in for a cup of tea, an update on the guy who sells watermelons at Borough Market, and a very entertaining journey through the wonderfully varied world of Alexander Armstrong. Let us know if you’re enjoying Outsiding and please send us your favourite outside places, memories, smells and gardening questions to [email protected] Follow Outsiding on Substack for gardening tips, tricks, upcoming live Q&As with Adam and the progress of Caitlin’s garden project. Find us on Instagram too. You can watch full episodes of Outsiding on Spotify and YouTube. Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production. 00:00 A rainy welcome back!02:05 Listener question04:50 It's Alexander Armstrong08:36 Growing up on the Northumberland moors12:58 Countryside vs. city life15:40 Alexander’s current garden21:06 The Big Christmas Sing A-Long24:39 Evenfall: The Tempest Stone26:48 Perfect pub walks30:24 The joys of voiceover work32:24 Quickfire Quiz35:21 Bird of the Week37:55 Adam’s gift for Alexander40:11 Goodbye for now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can’t this man do?! Ben Fogle is Mr. Outside. If he’s not climbing Everest, he’s getting his daily 10k run in. And if he’s not doing that, you can find him spending time with his Indian Runner ducks at his Oxfordshire home. First gracing our screens in Castaway back in 2000, when he lived on a remote Scottish island for a year with 36 strangers, Ben’s CV proves he might just be our most outdoors-certified guest yet. Fresh back from a trip to Canada, where he was filming his long-running TV show New Lives in the Wild, Ben comes armed with stories about grizzly bears, parasites, reuniting a tortoise with its owner and one very charming meet-cute between him and his wife, Marina. His latest venture is Buffalo clothing, a brand all about nurturing exploration and inspiring confidence. Based in Sheffield, Ben has joined forces with Savile Row tailor James Sleater (who makes Ben’s infamous short shorts) to take on the brand and continue its legacy of no-frills, no-gimmicks, quality clothing. But for all his adventures, there is one thing Ben loves more than anything: his dogs. And, honestly, we could probably have devoted the entire episode to them… Let us know if you’re enjoying Outsiding and please send us your favourite outside places, memories, smells and gardening questions to [email protected] Follow Outsiding on Substack for gardening tips, tricks, upcoming live Q&As with Adam and the progress of Caitlin’s garden project. Find us on Instagram too. You can watch full episodes of Outsiding on Spotify and YouTube. Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production. 00:00 Welcome Back & Welcome Autumn!02:45 Listener Question04:24 Today’s Guest is Ben Fogle09:30 Ben’s Indoorsy Childhood13:55 How Ben and Caitlin Met16:32 Ben’s Garden19:05 Ben’s Least Favourite Parasites22:14 Missing Tortoise in London?!24:02 Join our community!24:20 Audience Question26:13 Buffalo Jackets29:55 Summiting Everest and Yeti Sightings34:08 Quickfire Quiz37:04 Bird of The Week40:04 Adam’s Gift For Ben42:40 Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices