National Trust Podcast
Hosted by Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala · National Trust
4.9from 161 ratings
- 323
- Episodes
- 19
- Transcribed
- 161
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2016
- First episode
- 3M
- YouTube views
About National Trust Podcast
Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt (https://www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt) or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when (https://podfollow.com/back-when) Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast (https://podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast) Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts (http://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts)
- Publisher
- National Trust
- Category
- science · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 Oct 2016
- Latest episode
- 29 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
19 of 323 episodes have a transcript.
29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Obsessed with Barn Owls
15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants
8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow
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Obsessed with Barn Owls
Published 29 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You can often hear birds such as wood pigeons flapping away as they fly past you. Barn owls wouldn't be able to hunt as effectively as they do if they could hear their own wings flapping. So it's a really amazing adaptation that really makes them an amazing predator. But they're not completely foolproof. […]
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- Jake Brass
- Kate Jellyman
- Anthony Arak
- Steve Blacksmith
- Alice James
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 2,939,356
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 98 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 63 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100
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- Quality
- 75
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 97
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Who hosts National Trust Podcast?
Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala host the show. Published by National Trust.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes bi-weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does National Trust Podcast take guests?
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