The Apple & The Tree

About The Apple & The Tree

The Apple and The Tree is a podcast where a parent and their adult child get to ask each other about the parts of their shared history they’ve always wanted to know more about, but never given themselves the time to do so. These are deep, intimate and revealing conversations that move through love, grief, shame, sexuality, religion, addiction, identity and so much more. Because these shows were recorded in our guest’s own homes, it’s like you’ve been invited in to sit alongside them and hear exactly how their lives have unfurled. At the end of each episode, Richard Coles and the guests unpack what’s been shared to discover if the apple really does fall far from the tree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Daily Mail

Category

kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2024

Latest episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

35 of 37 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Laura and Anne: I Felt and Looked Like an Alien and I Couldn't Leave the House

   Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's struggle with hair loss from age 13 and Anne's lifelong battle with eczema. They touch on how ADHD influenced their, at times, chaotic family life and explore societal perceptions of beauty and normalcy. Laura reflects on her challenges, her journey towards acceptance, and the impact of Anne's method of support. Their conversation unveils some very deep emotions, but also reveals a shared desire for a better understanding of each other, despite their relationship's complex intricacies. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits. To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time. Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. To get in touch just email podcasts@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod. Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time! Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   3 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Hannah and Brett: When I Fell Pregnant Everyone Prepared Me For The Worst

   Hannah and Brett share their experiences with health challenges, including albinism and Parkinson's disease, and how open communication strengthens their father-daughter bond in this interview with Richard Coles.

3. 

   26 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Lisa and Lesley: Dad's Been Gone Longer Than He Was Here

   Lisa and Lesley explore their family history, the impact of Lisa's father's death, and how it shaped their relationship in a deeply personal conversation with Richard Coles in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on The Apple & The Tree

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Hannah
• Brett
• Fiona
• Steven
• Pamela

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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