Best Stuart Goldsmith Podcasts (2025)

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🏖️ Summer Classics #3: Funniest Episode 😹 – Comedian Stuart Goldsmith 44:05

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. In this last episode of the series, I'm reviving my chat with comedian Stuart Goldsmith where we: 🛹 Quote the Simpsons a couple times 🏟️ Clarify it's differen…

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Cutting edge technology – virtual reality with Dr Vanessa Moss 13:06

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Let’s get immersed in a high-tech virtual world with five fascinating fast facts about virtual reality, an interview with Dr Vanessa Moss, an astrophysicist who uses virtual reality to collaborate with other scientists, and an eye-opening binocular activity for you to try yourself at home. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and …

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Steve Backshall (Part Two) 30:45

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Steve Backshall, the naturalist and Deadly 60 presenter shares more fascinating insights from his life exploring the wild. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to part one, and don’t miss Steve’s first ever UK arena tour, Deadly Live, coming to venues across the country this autumn. You ca…

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Cultivate Colindale - The new home for Wayward Plants 10:52

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Recorded on-site at Cultivate Colindale with Heather Ring and Thomas Kendall of Wayward—in partnership with Energy Garden—transforming 4,000 m² beside Heybourne Park into a meanwhile destination for sustainability, creativity and community. Guests • Heather Ring & Thomas Kendall — Wayward: https://www.wayward.co.uk/ • Project page — Cultivate Colin…

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Steve Backshall (Part One) 31:10

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This week Emily and Ray are joined by the brilliant Steve Backshall, naturalist, explorer and presenter of the much-loved wildlife series Deadly 60. Steve grew up on a small farm surrounded by animals and went on to carve out an incredible career sharing his passion for the natural world. He talks to Emily about everything from hippos and snakes to…

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Emma Doran 1:11:41

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Emma Doran did her very first stand-up gig while on maternity leave - she won best act that night and hasn’t stopped gigging since! As well as sold out tours across Ireland and the UK, Emma has appeared on Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton and published a bestselling memoir which explored family, friendship, young motherhood and taking risk…

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Anthony Kavanagh (Part Two) 29:09

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the brilliant Anthony Kavanagh, the 90s pop star continues to share his remarkable story with honesty, humour and heart. If you haven’t already, make sure to catch part one, and don’t miss Anthony’s powerful memoir Pop Scars: A Memoir on Fame, Addiction and the Dark Side of 90s Pop, a searingly honest and be…

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The Walking Lord Mayor: Footways in conversation with Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg 28:10

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Anthony Kavanagh (Part One) 39:13

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Amanda Owen (Part Two) 34:49

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In part two of her walk with Emily and Ray, the wonderful Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire shepherdess, shares more stories from her extraordinary life at Ravenseat Farm. If you haven’t already, be sure to catch part one first, and don’t miss Amanda’s delightful new children’s book Christmas Tales from the Farm, a festive collection of heartwarming stori…

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Amanda Owen (Part One) 34:07

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This week, Emily and Ray are joined by the wonderful Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen. Amanda popped down from her farm in the Yorkshire Dales and instantly fell for Ray, perhaps unsurprisingly given that her life has been shaped by working dogs. Amanda shares the remarkable story of how answering a newspaper ad for a shepherdess job changed her l…

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Lucy Pearman 1:10:49

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Lucy Pearman is one of the most inventive and original comedians in the UK, her shows are gloriously surreal, full of clowning, characters, props, audience interaction and ideas that feel like they’ve tumbled straight out of a wonderfully strange imagination. Her one-off BBC Three original comedy, Please Help, was nominated for a BAFTA, and she won…

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Charlie Hedges (Part Two) 40:28

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We're back in Central London to continue our walk with the lovely Charlie Hedges. In this half of the conversation we chat more about Charlie becoming a mum, and her excellent CBeebies Parenting Helpline Podcast, as well as talking about the time she discussed pedicures with Chris Martin. Follow Charlie on Instagram here Follow Emily: Instagram - @…

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The Shade Revolution: Growing Street Tree Cover in London 52:15

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Recorded live at the London National Park City Visitor Centre (80 Mortimer Street), host Michael Shilling speaks with Oli Back, Head of Operations at Street Trees for Living (STfL). We dig into how community-led planting and long-term care can transform streets: from sponsorship and guardianship, to cooling overheated playgrounds, to tackling tree …

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Charlie Hedges (Part One) 37:27

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Emily and Raymond are joined by Radio One presenter and DJ, Charlie Hedges, for a Central London stroll. Charlie's incredible career actually started at 13 when she became a young reporter for an Essex based magazine, and she's gone on to interview everyone from Chris Martin to Justin Timberlake. Charlie is one of the most loved presenters on Radio…

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Ivo Graham & Laura Lexx: Comedian Climate Confessions! 19:08

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Welcome to this bonus episode where Georgia Elliott-Smith and I have joined forces to take on the grubbiest little sustainability secrets of my fellow comedians. We'll be offering compassion, insight and some counter-argument, if not actual absolution to both Ivo Graham and Laura Lexx! We'll be back to regular scheduled programming in the next few …

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Rosie Jones (Part Two) 42:14

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We’re back in North London with the wonderful and hilarious comedian Rosie Jones. In this part of our chat, we discuss Rosie’s “deceitful” entry into the comedy world, why she loves dark comedy and we find out about the project that Rosie’s the most proud of yet… By end of our walk - we might even have convinced her to expedite her plan to get a do…

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The London Fungi Festival - preview show 30:39

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Underground Connections: London Fungi Festival (4–12 Oct 2025) Artist–educator Poppy Flint and Lex from Fat Fox Mushrooms join Do London Differently to reveal how art, sound and science come together for a week-long celebration of fungi across London — including (un)common threads, a free interactive exhibition at the London National Park City Visi…

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Rosie Jones (Part One) 57:44

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Join Emily and Raymond in North London with the brilliant comedian Rosie Jones! Rosie started her career behind the scenes in television as a writer on panel shows. She’s gone on to become a household name - appearing on shows like Taskmaster, The Last Leg, 8 out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You! Rosie’s never had a dog - but she’s always wanted o…

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Spaced out science – space junk with Mars Buttfield-Addison 13:07

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Get ready to launch into fascinating fast facts about space junk, an interview with Mars Buttfield-Addison, a computer scientist and science communicator who knows a lot about space debris, and an easy orbital activity for you to try yourself at home. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purpl…

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Jake Lambert (Part Two) 26:35

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We’re back in Battersea Park with the brilliant comedian Jake Lambert. We find out how Jake went from tweeting one-liners while he was working as a temp to becoming an internationally touring stand-up comedian. We also discuss some of Jake’s hilarious videos which have racked up over 500 million view on social media. From basic instagram captions, …

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Jake Lambert (Part One) 57:56

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This week, Emily and Raymond are taking a stroll in London’s Battersea Park with the comedian Jake Lambert! Jake has risen to fame thanks to his videos on social media - which have racked up over 500 million views, building him a devoted fan base. He’s now on an international tour with his non-stop, gag-filled, storytelling stand-up. Jake is a cat …

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Mark Radcliffe (Part Two) 38:01

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Emily and Ray are in Regent’s Park with Mark Radcliffe and his cavapoo Arlo! In this part of our chat, we find out some of the extraordinary encounters Mark has had throughout his broadcasting career - including a surreal experience in David Bowie’s dressing room… We find out why Mark turned down Strictly, how he approaches his partnership with Stu…

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The Walking Cure with Annabel Abbs (aka Annabel Streets) 22:00

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What if walking was more than just a way to get from A to B? In this episode of Do London Differently, author Annabel Abbs (also writing as Annabel Streets) shares the powerful benefits of walking for health, wellbeing and inspiration. We talk about her books Windswept, 52 Ways to Walk and The Walking Cure, and explore why walking matters — from Lo…

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🏖️ Summer Classics #2: Investor Favourite 📈 – Jessica Burley of Planet A 30:49

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. The second of three episodes in the series is my interview with Jessica Burley of Planet A. I call it the "Investor Favourite" because I've heard from lots of…

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Episode 500: I Need Your Help! 27:06

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Complete the ComComPod survey 👉 stuartgoldsmith.com/survey Well, episode 500 is nearly here... who'd have thought it?! To mark the milestone, we're gathering SOME DATA. Your favourite guests, moments, future plans and all that jazz which will be used in some extremely self indulgent special plans. The majority of the questions are optional, so feel…

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Mark Radcliffe (Part One) 42:32

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Join Emily and Raymond for a stroll in London’s Regent’s Park with legendary broadcaster Mark Radcliffe. We met Mark with his gorgeous cavapoo - Arlo (who is a very good boy with a passion for squirrel chasing…) and we discussed his long history with dogs - including a black Labrador called Sabbath (best name ever!) Mark started his broadcasting ca…

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Anna Williamson (Part Two) 39:06

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Emily and Raymond are in Hertford with the fabulous Anna Williamson! In this part of our chat, we find out how Anna pivoted from girl band star to therapist to celebrity dating agent on our favourite show - Celebs Go Dating. We also discuss her own relationship with therapy and her approach to creating a safe space for her clients. This episode con…

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World of the Wandle - Morden Hall Park 44:30

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In this episode, host Emily Langston heads to Morden Hall Park in South London, one of the National Trust’s lesser-known gems, to explore how history, ecology, and art come together in a unique creative project. Our guest is textile artist Ranger Elly Platt, who has been running an inspiring week-long workshop with young people, helping them connec…

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Anna Williamson (Part One) 42:26

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Joining Emily and Raymond for a stroll today is the fabulous Anna Williamson! We met Anna in beautiful Hertford to chat about her endlessly fascinating life and career. From joining a girlband when she was 17 and then becoming a TV presenter... this woman has done it all. Anna now hosts two incredibly successful podcasts - LuAnna and The Affair - a…

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Grace Campbell 35:00

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Join Emily and Raymond for a very special walk - thanks to Bakers Dog Food! We’re on Hampstead Heath with the wonderful comedian Grace Campbell and her gorgeous dog Eddie! Eddie is a King Charles Spaniel - named rather brilliantly after Eddie from Absolutely Fabulous - and it’s clear she and Grace have a very special bond. We spoke about how Grace …

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Jedward (Part Two) 36:03

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Join Emily, Raymond, John and Edward for the second part of our walk on London’s Hampstead Heath! In this part of our chat, we discuss John and Edward’s friendship with the wonderful Gemma Collins, their approach to success in the music industry - and how they handle domestic disputes… We absolutely loved our walk with John and Edward - and we were…

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Green Streets: How a Croydon Community Transformed Their Neighbourhood 54:13

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When Andrea Perry first looked at the neglected green patch near her home in Addiscombe, Croydon, it was a no-go zone nicknamed “Dog Poo Park” — littered with syringes, broken glass, and rubbish. Few dared to step inside. Fast forward a few years, and the same space is now Dartnell Park — alive with fruit trees, wildflowers, colourful benches, and …

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Jedward (Part One) 47:59

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This week, Emily and Raymond are on Hampstead Heath - with John and Edward Grimes, collectively known as Jedward! John and Edward are identical twins from Dublin - who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2009 when they were 17 years old. They have gone on to become pop culture icons - releasing four albums, representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song C…

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Aparna Nancherla (Live @ SXSW) 55:54

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Aparna Nancherla is a self-described “silly-billy” with her dry sense of humour mixed with hints of the existential, absurd and whimsy. She’s the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, and the voice behind Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. Aparna has also appeared in A Simple Favor and Bob’s Burgers and written for Late Night …

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Russell Kane (Part Two) 39:21

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Welcome to the second part of our catch up with the brilliant comedian Russell Kane! In this part of our chat, we talk about the moment that changed Russell's life, which spurred him on to pursue education and take back the life he felt was stolen from him. Russell has written a brilliant book for kids called Pet Selector! He’s collated this unique…

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🏖️ Summer Classics #1: Rising Star 🌟 – Shannon Falconer of BioCraft Pet Nutrition 28:51

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This August and September, I’m stepping away from the mic to volunteer — but I’m not leaving your podcast feed empty. Instead, I’m revisiting fan favourites in a short Summer Classics series. First up is Shannon Falconer, Founder & CEO of BioCraft Pet Nutrition (formerly Because, Animals). Two years on, they’ve made huge strides toward radically re…

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Walking, Wildlife and Land Justice: Dr. Bushra Schuitemaker 1:12:30

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Programme Manager Rochelle Shanthakumar talks to Dr. Bushra Schuitemaker about everything from chickens and kayaking in Norfolk to community-led science and Racial and Ethnic Equality and Diversity in Ecology What do chickens, kayaking in Norfolk, the right to roam, and community-led science have in common? They’re all part of the expansive, joyful…

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Russell Kane (Part One) 49:53

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This week, we’re having a catch up with our old friend - the wonderful comedian Russell Kane. Russell was one of the first ever guests on Walking The Dog - all the way back in 2017. You can listen back to that episode here! We were sad to find out that Russell’s beloved pug Colin is no longer with us - but the joyful news is that the Kane family ho…

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Abby Wambaugh 1:27:37

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Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer, and improviser who has made their mark on the UK comedy scene with The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows, which earned them the Best Newcomer ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award. This month, they return to the Fringe with their hit show before it transfers Off-Broadway in the Autumn. We discuss the cultural shifts mo…