Best Lisa Mather Podcasts (2024)

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Kilimanjaro Q&A and My Top Tips 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Ryan answers your questions about his Kilimanjaro adventure and gives his top tip for anyone thinking of heading out on their own adventure to the roof of A…

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My Kilimanjaro trek 1:36:46

6M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Listen as Claire and Ryan chat about his recent trip to Tanzania and the ups and downs of trekking for 8 days on the Lemosho route. Ryan booked his trek wit…

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Nature Escapes - Fleur Boxall 59:59

8M ago59:59

59:59

After many years of teaching in schools, Fleur found that she had a passion for helping people in a pastoral role and retrained as a therapeutic counsellor. When a room indoors was being used, Fleur took her counseling session with a Young Person ,outside on the field. She instantly saw how powerful counselling without walls was. Fleur went on to s…

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Fancy a Walk Mate? - James Moon 1:28:14

9M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

James was the life and sole of the party. Fancy a drink? Yes, would be the answer, every time. But it didn't stop with just a drink here and there. James' life was soon fueled by alcohol and drugs. It was consuming him and having an affect on his day to day life and relationships. James seeked help and got his life back on track. Now sober, he has …

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Harrison Ward aka Fell Foodie - Cook Out 1:37:50

9M ago1:37:50

1:37:50

In 2016, Harrison decided it was time to change. After years of suffering with ill mental health and suicidal thoughts, he found alcohol whilst working in hospitality. Alcohol soon became the biggest part of his life, drinking up to 20 pints and smoking everyday whilst battling with depression. A relationship breakdown saw Harrison vowing to remove…

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Lucy Keyworth - Team GB Paraclimber 43:26

10M ago43:26

43:26

Lucy discovered climbing whilst travelling in Australia and was instantly hooked. Back in the UK, she headed to the indoor climbing centre, where she trained hard, til now, the present. Lucy is now a part of Team GB as a paraclimbing athlete, competing in world championships and hoping to compete in the next paralympics. We met with Lucy at Big Dep…

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Alex Staniforth - Ice Fall 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Alex Staniforth grew up in Cheshire and had a dream. A dream of climbing the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. For many, it is just that, a dream. But for Alex, it was a dream he couldn't shake off and he put his all into making it happen. In 2014, at the age of 17, he went to Nepal, ready to make his dream a reality. Unfortunately, dis…

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Worldwide Walkies with Jackie and Mark 1:21:24

1y ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Jackie and Mark gave up the 9 to 5 life early when they were made redundant. This just meant their plans to hit the road were brought forward a couple of years. They set out to buy a caravan and started their adventure just 10 minutes later at a nearby campsite. Things escalated very quickly when they made the decision to sell all of their possessi…

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National Walking Month - GM Walking, Abigail's Trails & ABCD Nordic Walking 49:10

1y ago49:10

49:10

May is national walking month and in this episode, Claire is joined by Imogen from GM Walking, an online platform representing 122 walking clubs across Greater Manchester. Part of GM Walking are Abigail's Trails and ABCD Nordic Walking and they tell us what it means to them to be a part of GM Walking and what they have planned throughout May for th…

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Walk with Wallace - Robin Wallace 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

Robin Wallace is a keen hiker, peak bagger and wild camper from Scotland, UK. He documents his outdoor adventures on his YouTube channel - Walk with Wallace. His relaxed yet informative style has seen him nominated twice in The Great Outdoors magazine awards. If peak bagging is your thing, Robin has completed his Munro bagging journey. That's 282 S…

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The National Outdoor Expo 2023 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

59:27

The National Outdoor Expo is held at the NEC Birmingham. It showcases the best brands and well-known faces from the outdoors community . We went armed with the recorder to meet YOU - the listeners of the podcast and to have a mooch about the stalls and chat with lots of different people who all have a passion for our great outdoors. So, if you coul…

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The Bluetits with Sian Richardson 1:17:35

1+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Sian Richardson spent years running, competing in triathlons, cyclosportive events, marathons, ultramarathons and swimming events. In 2014, she decided that cold water swimming would make for a great new challenge. Swimming into the colder months in the Pembrokeshire sea, others began noticing this solo swimmer braving the cold waters and soon star…

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Health, Happiness & Healing 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

56:32

Martin Little has swapped 'Aggressive Camping' for the more relaxing wild camping experience. In his army days, camping was a necessity and built his resilience. That resilience helped him bounce back from a serious injury after a suicide bomber detonated a bomb which unfortunately killed three of his friends and put Martin out of action for 18 mon…

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Well Mental UK 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

44:15

Julianne Noon, like many of us, was hit hard by the pandemic lockdown. She decided to get out walking in her local area to keep active and lose weight. After posting pictures of her walks on social media, John got in touch and they soon began walking together. A few small walks and big idea led to the birth of Well Mental UK - an opportunity for pe…

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Mountain Weather with Garry Nicholson from MWIS 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

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Love it or loathe it, the weather seems to be one of the most talked about subjects in the UK. For those of us who love spending time outdoors, its an important part of planning our adventures. That's where the Mountain Weather Information Service come to the rescue. Focusing on 10 upland areas of Britain, they produce detailed forecasts specific t…

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Hebridean Way and The Tour du Mont Blanc with Mullion Vagrant 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

Mark aka Mullion Vagrant has lived in Cornwall all of his life and the outdoors has always been a big part of it. He is now a teacher and plans his adventures around his free time. Last year, he thru-hiked the Hebridean Way across its islands taking in Scotland's true wilderness. He also set off to Europe to trek the well known but stunning Tour du…

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Wild Camping on Dartmoor - The High Court Judgement 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

In this special bonus episode, I'm joined by Mark aka Mullion Vagrant on Instagram to discuss the very important and hot topic of wild camping in Dartmoor since the High Court judgement on 13th January 2023 ruled that wild camping is no longer legal on any Dartmoor land without the permission of the land owner. This has sent shock waves across the …

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Bookworm Explores - Read the Road 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Amy aka Bookworm Explores is a lover of our great outdoors, from hiking to wild camping, skiing to paddle boarding, she has done it all! Amy has explored many parts of the world but up until just a few years ago had never ventured north of Birmingham in the UK. She has certainly changed that since and has thrown herself in to the depths of outdoor …

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Mike Margeson OBE - Mountain Rescue England & Wales 1:09:13

1+ y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

With over 40 years experience in Mountain Rescue, there's not a lot Mike Margeson hasn't seen with over 1000 rescues under his belt. He is a member of the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) in the Lake District and is also the Operations Director for Mountain Rescue England & Wales - the umbrella body who oversee the 49 volunteer MRT's a…

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Lisa Outdoors - Finding the work life balance 1:04:00

1+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Lisa grew up with the Yorkshire Moors on her doorstep. She spent a lot of time in the outdoors and loved visiting family in Cumbria too, She got a taste for camping as she rose through the ranks of Brownies and Guides before heading off to University. A few years later, living in the south and realising that she was surrounded by people living to w…

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Damon.A.Cole - Hike yourself positive 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Damon found himself without a job, going through a difficult relationship break up and homeless all in a short space of time. He had hit rock bottom and could see no way out. He had to re-frame his thinking and get out of the dark place he's found himself in. When you're living out of your car and showering at the gym there's only one thing for it …

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Matt Le Voi - Lakeland Mountain Guides & Mountain fitness 59:47

2y ago59:47

59:47

Matt Le Voi moved to Cumbria and set up his business Lakeland Mountain Guides, guiding people in the mountains to help them get outdoors. His passion for helping others didn't stop there and he also became a personal training, focusing on mountain fitness! Matt's own fitness has been stretched, especially this year having set himself some tough cha…

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Wild Camping FAQ's 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

If you're thinking of getting out on your first wild camp or even if you've been wild camping for a while, you've probably asked these questions! I am joined again by Dan Jones from @wildcamping.lifeuk with his expansive knowledge of wild camping and we tackle some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wild camping. It's my first …

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Alex Foxfield - The Alps are calling 1:08:05

2y ago1:08:05

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Alex grew up in Cumbria. He left school and moved to Birmingham to attend university before moving to London to become a teacher. In the metropolis of the capital, he fell in love with the outdoors and began to wonder of far away adventurous places and soon found himself frequenting the Alps! This had planted a seed for Alex and he returned on many…

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The Pennine Way - Forty years Sixteen days 1:18:40

2y ago1:18:40

1:18:40

In 1979 Chris Priest and Duncan Say were just youngsters with an ambitious idea to hike the Pennine Way. A practice hike over two days soon made them realise this wasn't a walk in the park and shouldn't be attempted with their 40lb packs! They had made all the necessary plans including coloring in their printed out maps and they set off through the…

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Sarah McBriar: How to build a sell-out festival from scratch 45:41

2y ago45:41

45:41

Sarah McBriar is founder and creative director of AVA Festival, the Audio Visual Arts festival which began in Belfast back in 2015. AVA has since evolved into a Conference, Exhibition, Event Series, Industry Network, and Broadcast,and is now established across London, mainland UK & Ireland, with Sarah leading the way. This conversation explores how…

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Louisa Rodriguez - It's quicker coming down on your bum! 1:44:40

2y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Louisa has a great energy about her and that kind of trait will serve her well when she becomes a Mountain Leader. Louisa reevaluated her life in the city and relocated to Cumbria to be where she felt at her best, near the mountains and lakes of The Lake District. This has enabled her to live a more outdoorsy lifestyle and pursue her goal of becomi…

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Alex Brown - BMC Midlands 1:37:45

2y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Series 3 of Summit to Talk About kicks off with Alex Brown, lover of the outdoors in all its forms and the chairman of the BMC (British Mountaineering Council) in the Midlands. We chat about hiking, wild camping, Mountain Leader Training, the important work of the BMC and some of the benefits of being a member and everything in-between. If you woul…

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Miles Shackleton: The Marketing secrets behind Toolroom 1:36:10

2y ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Miles Shackleton is the Co-Founder, Director at Toolroom Academy and Marketing Director at Toolroom. If you work in marketing in the music industry- then this episode is a must listen. It’s a masterclass in marketing, branding, and community building. We found out the inside info on how he directs the marketing for Toolroom, how he co-founded Toolr…

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Mikey Dread and Ras Kayleb: Sound System culture and bringing reggae music to the masses 42:14

2y ago42:14

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We had the honour of sitting down with Mikey Dread and Ras Kayleb, from Channel One Sound system. Channel One Sound System is one of the best known and most loved reggae sound system in the world. And Their mission is “to break down barriers via reggae music”. they have achieved this by traveling and playing to new audiences and venues all over the…

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Graeme Park: Tales from the Hacienda and how to stay successful after 3 decades in the music industry. 49:22

2y ago49:22

49:22

Topics Start of career Working in a record shop Starting Djing in the hacienda Playing what i liked- never planned on being a dj, so just played what I like! The takeover of house music The start of the hacienda Djing to new crowds The record industry and how it’s changed The start of hacienda records Supporting New Order on US tour Djing in Americ…

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The Hiking Household 51:01

2+ y ago51:01

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Laura enjoyed running and synchronised swimming. But when she started a family, getting 'that' buzz became difficult. Like many of us, she adapted her lifestyle in order to continue getting outside and to involve all the family. During lockdown, we were all restricted to local walks and this sparked the birth of The Hiking Household and Tikes Hikes…

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David Pichilingi: Creating a metropolitan music festival and taking it global 1:21:31

2+ y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

David Pichilingi is the founder and CEO of Liverpool Sound City and has a lifetime of experience in the music industry.From being an artist, managing bands, running events, labels and launching music festivals to his current focus as the founder and director of Liverpool Sound City. The international music, business and emerging talent festival whi…

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Gok Wan: How dropping out of drama school led to my career in TV, fashion and music 1:02:38

2+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Gok Wan is a TV Presenter, Stylist, DJ, chef and the very worthy owner of an MBE. We had the pleasure of sitting down with him to discuss how he has carved out such a varied career, yet always stayed true to himself and created a life which revolves around his passions, music and fashion. He is truly a pioneer in the space, and has a unique ability…

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Simon Dunmore: How Defected became a global music empire 47:47

2+ y ago47:47

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We were honoured to interview the founder, DJ, businessman and entrepreneur - Simon Dunmore. Simon is founder of Defected and Glitterbox and this episode delves deep into how he has achieved such incredible success for these brands and in his career. Simon has built a global music empire, from publishing, events, festival, labels, radio and more- a…

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Yousef: How to tour the world as a DJ, run a chart topping label and throw sell-out events 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

46:44

The secret to success- Laser focus on your craft How he launched the pilot event post lockdown The inception of Circus Lessons learnt from running club nights- mistakes are inevitable How social media has affected the clubbing scene and his take on the phones on the dancefloor debate How he will always play new music in every set Balancing family l…

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Mark Fletcher: Life as the CEO of Manchester Pride 1:07:13

2+ y ago1:07:13

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Mark Fletcher has been the CEO of Manchester Pride for 8 years now and has achieved some incredible things in his time, including the launch of the new progress flag, building the Manchester Pride festival into the global event that it is today, and establishing the Manchester Pride conference. Mark has navigated some of the toughest times in the p…

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Russ Moorhouse - Sleeping with Wainwright 1:06:54

2+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Russ was a banker who read books about adventurers, adventurers who inspired him to want his very own epic adventure, not something that had been done many times, but something new and something he was good at.... sleeping! Russ aka @amountainbivvi set out to camp on each of the 214 Wainwright's fells in the Lake District over the course of a year,…

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Introducing The Business Keeps on Dancing Podcast. Under the Spotlight. 4:31

2+ y ago4:31

4:31

The Business keeps on Dancing podcast will shine a light on the people behind the world’s most successful music, festival and events brands. We will document the inspirational stories from the very best in the business, giving you a rare opportunity to hear from the people behind the world’s biggest brands and festivals, including DJs, promoters, f…

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Robyn Isherwood: From running multi-million pound parties to launching the UK’s first socially distanced festival 1:20:37

2+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

From being 12 years old Robyn knew she wanted to work in the events industry and through her determination and sheer hard work over the past 12 years, she has built three incredibly successful businesses. Her stories are jaw dropping, including running multi-million pound parties, flying around the world on private jets and living a life which most…

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Abbie Barnes - Spend More Time in the WILD 1:01:58

2+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Abbie is the founder of 'Spend more time in the wild', a growing organisation and community inspiring and empowering people to get outside for the benefit of physical and mental wellbeing. At the age of 13, Abbie began making films about our natural world and the devastating destruction to the environment through the production of palm oil. This le…

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Kate Osler: From PR exec to MD of a global business 1:12:40

2+ y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Topics. >Where it started- entry into the world of music/events > Starting from the bottom-flyering, working in music bar, booking small bands > Working at a brand advertising agency in London > First experience of working at a festival > Ambition- wanting to be like the senior people in the team > Saying yes to everything > Moving into the world o…

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Rob Da Bank: From Radio 1 to founding 2 of the UK's biggest festivals. 1:20:13

2+ y ago1:20:13

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Rob needs no introduction, he’s most famous for his long-running show on BBC Radio 1 and being the man behind Bestival and more recently Camp Bestival, along with his wife Josie. Rob is a self-confessed jack of all trades, he really has done it all, from interning, throwing parties, illegal sound systems and ‘falling’ into radio by accident, which …

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Ben Robinson: The Highs and Lows of Running a Festival 1:20:20

2+ y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Ben Robinson is one of the industry's most successful promoters. It’s amazing to see just how far he’s come, from putting on events with a budget of just £100 to today, running phenomenal events such as Kendal Calling, bluedot festival and Christmas at Bute Park to name a few. This episode is a really useful insight into how a festival can grow fro…

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Jon Drape: The inception of the Warehouse Project, running the UK's biggest music festivals and lessons from the Hacienda. 1:20:37

2+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

If you find yourself dancing in a field at a festival this summer, then chances are, it will be one of Jon Drape's events. Jon is a real heavyweight in the UK and European festival and events scene. He’s the founder of Engine no4, the team responsible for the production of some of your favourite festivals and events including, The Warehouse Project…

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Dan Jones - Wild Camping 53:30

2+ y ago53:30

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Dan has been wild camping for 15 years. In this time he has honed his skills, knowledge and kit to (almost) perfection. Like many of us,Dan has enjoyed the process of trying new things and camping in different places but continues to learn and improve. We chat about how he started in his pursuit for the perfect wild camping setup from humble beginn…

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A Helvellyn Whiteout with John Barker 1:02:28

2+ y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

John Barker has spent much of his life outdoors but only really did it for pleasure later on. After many years in the British armed forces, he now spends time outside for pleasure rather than daily beastings! Like many of us, John captures his outdoors adventures on his camera phone and has created a big following through instagram by sharing his i…

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Van Life with Luci 1:08:34

2+ y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Luci, aka Van Life with Luci on Instagram is a teacher and lover of our great outdoors. She loves hiking, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding and most of all, living the van life! We chat about how it all began, where its going, the complexities of taking on a van conversion project and everything in between! Throughout January, Luci is walking…

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Robustours - Cigar Club 1:09:20

2+ y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

John Beamson is a character full of energy. He runs Robustours, an outdoors company specialising in ultra events. When ultra long distances are your thing, there's no room for negativity or procrastination, it's all about doing what you say you're going to do and that's exactly what John does! We chat about the highs and lows of doing an ultra even…

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West Highland Way Part 2 1:20:46

2+ y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

We dive straight back in to day 5 of the West Highland Way in Tyndrum. Danny, Karla and I continue our chat about our last 3 days on the trail up to Fort William. This was, for me, the most scenic part of the WHW. We also discuss kit. What we took, what we wish we'd taken and what we wish we hadn't bothered carrying. I'm so proud to be able to shar…

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