Best Chris Westland Podcasts (2025)

TL;DR: Former chef turned horticulturist Rob Mihailescu shares how he built The Cutting Hedge into a trusted name by putting soil science and sustainability first. From swales to soil prep, this episode dishes up insights on creating gardens that thrive. In this episode… From the precision of fine dining to the science of soil health, Rob Mihailesc…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 72: Captains Courageous 9:30

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In this episode: Captains Courageous (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 71: A Star is Born 9:28

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In this episode: A Star is Born (1937)By Chris Westland

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SNUBBED! #11: My Man Godfrey 7:28

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In this episode: My Man Godfrey (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 70: The Great Ziegfeld 13:14

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In this episode: The Great Ziegfeld (1936)By Chris Westland

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Pricing, Permits & Paid Consults: Building Smarter Landscaping Businesses with Angela Maroney | The Front Garden EP129 42:31

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TL;DR: Landscape architect and educator Angela Maroney shares 30+ years of lessons on pricing with confidence, nailing permits and approvals, and switching from free site visits to paid consultations. We dig into systems, time tracking, dispute-prevention, and why continuing education and a strong network protect both your profit and your sanity. I…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 69: Anthony Adverse 7:55

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In this episode: Anthony Adverse (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 68: Romeo and Juliet 7:37

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In this episode: Romeo and Juliet (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 67: A Tale of Two Cities 12:12

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In this episode: A Tale of Two Cities (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 66: San Francisco 10:11

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In this episode: San Francisco (1936)By Chris Westland

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Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Kurt Everard from TIACS | The Front Garden EP128 42:26

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In this episode… It’s a milestone episode for The Front Garden as Adam Hompas takes the reins as host for the very first time. A landscaper by trade and long-time supporter of the show, Adam steps into the role with a powerful conversation featuring Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter). TIACS provides free, professional mental h…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 65: The Story of Louis Pasteur 3:58

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In this episode: The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 64: Three Smart Girls 5:38

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In this episode: Three Smart Girls (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 63: Dodsworth 9:33

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In this episode: Dodsworth (1936)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 62: Libeled Lady 11:29

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In this episode: Libeled Lady (1936)By Chris Westland

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From Jim’s Mowing to $2M Contracts: Westland Group’s Commercial Evolution | The Front Garden EP127 44:53

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TL;DR From humble beginnings with a wheelbarrow and a shovel, Westland Commercial Group has grown into a powerhouse commercial landscaping business delivering multi-million-dollar projects with an integrated team. In Chris Weiss’s final episode as host, we hear how trust, culture, and bold moves have shaped Westland’s journey, and what’s next for T…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 61: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 7:40

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In this episode: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)By Chris Westland

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Snubbed! #10 Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein 17:45

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In this episode: Frankenstein (1931); Bride of Frankenstein (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 60: Mutiny on the Bounty 12:58

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In this episode: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 59: Naughty Marietta 4:15

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In this episode: Naughty Marietta (1935)By Chris Westland

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Supporting the Shift: How CLS Fosters Career Change & Business Growth | The Front Garden EP126 46:54

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In this episode... Host Chris Weiss (Formation Landscapes) is joined by Joel Emmins and Alex Gow from Complete Landscape Solutions to explore the evolution of a business built on strong values, steady growth, and supportive leadership. From apprentice to designer, Joel Emmins’ landscaping journey is anything but ordinary. Joel shares his transition…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 58: The Lives of a Bengal Lancer 4:52

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In this episode: The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 57: Broadway Melody of 1936 6:02

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In this episode: Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 56: Captain Blood 12:28

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In this episode: Captain Blood (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 55: David Copperfield 6:46

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In this episode: David Copperfield (1935)By Chris Westland

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Family, Growth, and Green Futures with Samuel Fragapane from All Green Nursery & Garden | The Front Garden EP124 41:18

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In this episode… Chris sits down with Samuel Fragapane from All Green Nursery, a family-run business with a rich 45-year history in Melbourne’s west. Samuel shares how his grandparents’ humble beginnings selling plants from their backyard evolved into a multifaceted operation spanning retail, wholesale, garden supplies, and soil production with ove…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 54: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 10:43

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In this episode: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 53: Les Miserables 7:40

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In this episode: Les Miserables (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 52: Top Hat 10:53

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In this episode: Top Hat (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 51: Alice Adams 7:29

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In this episode: Alice Adams (1935)By Chris Westland

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Designing with Nature: Jocelyn Bennett on Native Gardens & Gold at MIFGS | The Front Garden EP124 34:07

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In this episode… Our host, Chris Weiss, chats with Jocelyn Bennett from Earthcore Landscapes, the design force behind the gold-winning Boutique Garden at the 2025 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Jocelyn shares her unconventional path from engineering student to landscape designer, the challenges and triumphs of showcasing a native gar…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 50: The Informer 7:53

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In this episode: The Informer (1935)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 49: Ruggles of Red Gap 8:48

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In this episode: The Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)By Chris Westland

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Snubbed! #9: It’s a Gift 9:39

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In this episode: It’s a Gift (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 48: It Happened One Night 8:39

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In this episode: It Happened One Night (1934)By Chris Westland

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Plantology: Passion & Planting Wisdom with Lisa Ellis & Teena Crawford | The Front Garden EP123 42:36

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In this episode… Our host, Chris Weiss, is joined by plant-loving power duo Lisa Ellis and Teena Crawford, co-authors of the groundbreaking new book Plantology. With over 60 years of combined experience in landscape design and horticulture, Lisa and Teena walk us through the five-year journey of co-writing this beautifully curated resource, packed …

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 47: The White Parade 2:37

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In this episode: The White Parade (1934), Description only, film not available to watchBy Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 46: Cleopatra 6:31

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In this episode: Cleopatra (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 45: The Thin Man 9:08

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In this episode: The Thin Man (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 44: The Barretts of Wimple Street 8:19

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In this episode: The Barretts of Wimple Street (1934)By Chris Westland

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Turf Tech & Trade Secrets with Dave Geltch | The Front Garden EP122 32:44

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In this episode… Chris Weiss sits down with Dave ‘Geltchy’ Geltch, General Manager of Farms at Coolabah Turf, to explore the evolving world of turf production. Dave brings a unique perspective as a landscaper-turned-farmer, offering a deep dive into the intersection of landscaping, horticulture and agriculture. The conversation spans from robotic m…

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 43: The Gay Divorcee 8:02

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In this episode: The Gay Divorcee (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 42: Imitation of Life 7:49

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In this episode: Imitation of Life (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes to the Oscars! Episode 41: Flirtation Walk 8:44

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In this episode: Flirtation Walk (1934)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode: 40: Viva Villa! 7:23

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In this episode: Viva Villa! (1934)By Chris Westland

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Mindset over Muscle with Jamie Young | The Front Garden EP121 41:24

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In this episode… Chris Weiss sits down with former A-League goalkeeper and now PhD candidate in sports psychology, Jamie Young, to explore the surprising parallels between elite sport and running a trade business. Jamie shares candid insights from his 20-year professional football career — the highs, the tough lessons, and the mindset shifts that c…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode: 39: Here Comes the Navy 10:51

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In this episode: Here Comes the Navy (1934)By Chris Westland