Best Chris Westland Podcasts (2025)

In this episode… In this episode of The Front Garden, host Adam Hompas is joined by Mitchell William-Kelly and Jaimee Olsen from Green by Nature to unpack what it really takes to operate one of the largest commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Born from the merger of four established companies, …

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SNUBBED! #13: Bringing Up Baby 12:31

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In this episode: Bringing Up Baby (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 90: You Can't Take It With You 9:03

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In this episode: You Can't Take It With You (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 89: The Grand Illusion 13:13

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In this episode: The Grand Illusion (1938)By Chris Westland

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Sustainable Sanctuaries & 3D Design with Natalie Back | The Front Garden EP134 51:50

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In this episode… Our host, Adam Hompas, sits down with landscape designer Natalie Back from Living Earth Design in the Dandenong Ranges to explore how a creek-loving childhood, a passion for plants and chickens, and her studies at Swinburne shaped her values-led approach to gardens. A former LV student member turned full member and business owner, …

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 88: The Citadel 8:44

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In this episode: The Citadel (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 87: Test Pilot 11:23

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In this episode: Test Pilot (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 86: Alexander's Ragtime Band 7:50

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In this episode: Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 85: Jezebel 6:18

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In this episode: Jezebel (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 84: Four Daughters 7:06

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In this episode: Four Daughters (1938)By Chris Westland

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From Paving to People: Building a Resilient Landscaping Business with Ashley Kellett | The Front Garden EP133 39:32

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In this episode… Ashley Kellett from Global Landscapes chats with Adam about learning through mistakes, quoting with clarity, choosing the right materials for site and climate, balancing family life with work, and mentoring the next generation. From shale in Wonga Park to sand in Bayside, granite vs bluestone, and why limestone’s having a moment, t…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 83: Boys Town 7:29

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In this episode: Boys Town (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 82: Pygmalion 7:26

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In this episode: Pygmalion (1938)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 81: The Adventures Of Robin Hood 10:47

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In this episode: The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938)By Chris Westland

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SNUBBED! #12: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 5:49

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In this episode: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)By Chris Westland

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Game-Changing Concrete Solutions with Madewell Products | The Front Garden EP132 47:15

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TL;DR A practical deep-dive into contractor-first innovation with Madewell Products covering fibreglass reinforcement (GFRP), reusable formwork, architectural concrete know-how, and the on-site support that helps landscapers deliver better work with less labour. In this episode… From a simple idea to cut waste on site, Madewell has grown into a con…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 80: The Life of Emile Zola 10:51

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In this episode: The Life of Emile Zola (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 79: The Good Earth 6:08

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In this episode: The Good Earth (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 78: In Old Chicago 9:57

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In this episode: In Old Chicago (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 77: Stage Door 7:26

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In this episode: Stage Door (1937)By Chris Westland

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Diversify to Thrive: Kahl Gaffke’s Regional Growth Story | The Front Garden Ep131 31:20

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TL;DR: Kahl Gaffke reveals how diversification, resilience and family focus built Gaffke’s Gardens & Landscaping into a multi-arm landscaping business ready for interstate growth. In this episode… From mowing lawns with a flat-deck Victa to managing multi-acre government contracts, diversifying into plant propagation, and even launching a NSW branc…

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 76: The Awful Truth 6:18

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In this episode: The Awful Truth (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 75: Lost Horizon 9:55

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In this episode: Lost Horizon (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 74: One Hundred Men and a Girl 7:50

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In this episode: One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937)By Chris Westland

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SOAP! Goes To The Oscars! Episode 73: Dead End 6:39

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In this episode: Dead End (1937)By Chris Westland

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Recipe for Landscaping Success: Why Great Gardens Start Below the Surface with Rob Mihailescu | The Front Garden Ep130 38:50

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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 43:13

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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 43:07

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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 45:34

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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 47:35

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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…