An exploration of storytelling in its simplest form. Like field notes stuffed into the lid of your rucksack or sitting around the fire after a long day outdoors. Each episode is a story shared from time spent in beautiful, wild places. No interviews, no conversation. Just stories, written and read.
Stories of connection, adventure, reflection and experience. Shaped by travel, nature and time spent outside. Each episode features a different voice and different journey. Inviting listeners into moments to be quietly remembered.
Bonus Halloween Episode: The Last Wolf of Ardnamurchan
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15 Oct 2026
EP:7 Jessie Harbourne
Today's story comes from Jessie. Jessie is a recent journalism graduate with a passion for storytelling across different mediums. From filmmaking and documentary to creative writing. Another of her passions is travel. She is currently staying in a remote cabin in the Yukon, Canada. Where she spends her time writing and filming nature. Finding inspiration in the landscape. So, take a seat by the fire and let's join Jessie, somewhere in the Yukon. Support the show
9 Oct 2026
Ep6: Jeffrey Bowman
Today’s storyteller is Jeffrey Bowman. Jeff is a creative guide, who has been sharing stories and helping others to explore their own for many years. High up on a mountain or hill. Spring to beck, over rocks into river, something lies just below the surface. So, let’s take a seat by the fire and join Jeff on his sacred search for what's sometimes below and always within.
6 Sept 2026
Ep5: Alice Sainsbury
Today’s storyteller is Alice Sainsbury. Alice cultivates narratives that interweave sustainability, inclusivity, and is an advocate for healing amongst nature. Alice invites us to join her as she explores the idea of pilgrimage and slowing down aswell as reminding us of the importance of letting things be. So take a seat by the fire and let’s join Alice and Albie on their pilgrimage.
23 Aug 2026
Ep4: Immy Sykes
Today’s storyteller is Immy Sykes. Immy’s story is a personal and honest account about the power of journeys in the outdoors and their ability to offer connection where it otherwise might be difficult to find. So take a seat by the fire and join Immy and her dad as they cycle 100 miles from holyhead to Chester. Over to Immy…
2 Aug 2026
Ep3: Jim Marsden
Today's episode comes from Jim Marsden. Jim is a photographer and writer. He embraces analogue film photography and all that it offers. His work is… timeless and captures connection with people and landscape in a very special light. Join Jim as he explores Dartmoor in search of wilderness.
27 Jul 2026
Ep2: Richard Smith
In this episode I share a short love letter to Assynt, myth and legend. And what it can feel like to explore beautiful places with a four legged friend. So, take a seat by the fire and let's dive in.
24 Jul 2026
Ep1: Ian Finch
This story comes from Ian Finch. Ian is a guide and storyteller through and through. He’s passionate about narrative led photography and film making, and unearthing real stories that connect people, culture and landscape all over the world. This story takes us on a coast to coast journey on foot through Glen Affric. Along the way we meet some of people working to understand and protect these special places. It also explores themes of grief and our place amongst the natural cycles of nature. &...
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