The Wilder Podcast
Welcome to the Wilder Podcast! Co-hosted by Chloe and Tom, we explore topics including "rewilding", sustainable living and climate change, whilst documenting our attempts to apply these principles on our 80 acres in rural Monmouthshire.
We speak with experts who are passionate about understanding, protecting and restoring the natural world, to the benefit of us all. Whether that’s a professor of rewilding, a micro green start-up or charity founders, we explore their stories in a way that’s accessible to all.
Alongside their expertise, we also share our journey of the Grange Project - where we are learning through doing and without any relevant background in ecology or nature recovery. Essentially, we ask the stupid questions so you don’t have to.
Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about how you can make a difference, we hope this podcast will entertain, inspire (and perhaps educate a little too)!
Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft
Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming.
Ep. 009: Building the Ultimate Mosaic: A Grange Project Update
The Grange Project take an exciting step forward. Chloe and Tom provide key updates and announce their ‘collaborative mosaic’ idea.
Ep. 008: Crushing Rocks for the Climate: Enhanced Weathering with Ben Westcott
How do you permanently remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, utilising natural processes and of benefit to the land owner? Ben Westcott speaks to us about UNDO; an innovative company deploying the latest technology to speed up enhanced rock weathering, a geological process that locks away CO2.
Ep. 007: Into the Wildlands with Alasdair Cameron
Alasdair Cameron, Founder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands, passionately discussed the concept of rewilding, its distinctions from conservation and restoration, and the pressing need for more wild land in this country.
Ep. 006: Restoring the Wild: Rewilding Britain with Prof Alastair Driver
Alastair Driver, Director of Rewilding Britain, joins us for a chat about the history and vision of Rewilding Britain, discussing the challenges within the current government system and potential solutions.
Ep. 005: Growing Change: Julia Hailes MBE on Peat, Wilding and Biodiversity
We announce our Nature Recovery partner for the Grange project and speak to Julia Hailes MBE about Peat, Wilding & Biodiversity
Ep. 004: Biodiversity: The Silent Crisis with Prof Tom Crowther
Find out why global biodiversity challenges is know as the ‘Silent Crisis’.
Ep. 003: The Rising Tide of Climate (in)Security With Lt Gen Richard Nugee
"The Rising Tide of Climate (in)Security With Lt Gen Richard Nugee", we have a fascinating discussion about the connection between climate change and national security (including topics such as food security and mass migration).
Ep. 002: Our Warming World: Mark Lynas on Climate Change and the Power of Accountability
We talk to British author and environmental advocate Mark Lynas about the sobering realities of our climate crisis and the vital role governments play in making a difference.
Ep. 001: The Grange Project - Restoring Nature on Our 80 Acre Farm
Chloe and Tom talk about their vision for the Grange Project.
Meet the 'Wilder' Podcast: Your Gateway to Rewilding and Sustainable Living
Introduction to the Wilder Podcast with Chloe and Tom