Best Andy Mulholland Podcasts (2025)

1
Tree Bat Guru - Jim Mulholland - E38 50:49

3d ago50:49

50:49

Jim Mulholland is a bat and veteran tree specialist with a knack for leaving a big impression in the expert talks and training courses he delivers. In this wide-ranging interview, recorded at Savernake Forest, Tom and Jim cover everything from bat poo, bat discos and Batman to neurodiversity in the scientific communities Jim is a part of and why Di…

1
Epping Forest Biodiversity Officer - Andy Froud - E37 29:57

10d ago29:57

29:57

Nobody knows Epping Forest quite like Andy Froud, a man who has spent the past quarter century looking after its 55,000 veteran trees and getting up close and personal with the super-rare wildlife that lives in and alongside them. Tom and Andy chat about his early years spent in West Ham Park, the challenges of managing a vast ancient forest just 1…

1
Fungal Ecologist - Professor Lynne Boddy - E36 44:48

24d ago44:48

44:48

Lynne Boddy is Professor of Mycology at Cardiff University and has been a true pioneer in progressing our knowledge of much maligned but essential tree and forest fungal communities for the past 50 years. Tom and Lynne discuss some of the strangest and rarest fungi hiding in our woods, why the Wood Wide Web concept definitely needs more work and di…

1
Heritage Trees Specialist - Julian Hight - E35 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

Julian Hight is a heritage trees author and storyteller who has travelled the globe in search of nature’s oldest veterans and the timeless tales we attach to them. He chats with Tom about his many tree-inspired adventures, the rich historical and sacred significance of trees he’s encountered and why Windsor’s age-defying ancients continue to leave …

1
Tree Architecturalist - Tom Joye - E34 56:27

1M ago56:27

56:27

Dubbed “the education of the eye” by its founders, Tree Architecture is an alternative way of seeing and interpreting trees and ex-forester, Tom Joye, has been leading sold out courses on the subject for some years now in the UK, creating a quiet revolution in how we think about and manage the trees we look after. Tom shares the core perspective-sh…

1
Rainforest Communicator - Alejandra Hart - E33 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

Alejandra Hart is a writer and Woodland Trust Communications Officer whose heartfelt stories inspire people to care more deeply about temperate rainforest restoration in the UK. Tom and co-host, Arifah Sheikh, learn about the unique meeting of minds that Alejandra took part in at Buckland Wood on Dartmoor, discuss why pausing to listen is so essent…

1
Worm Guy - Kevin Chase - E32 46:26

2M ago46:26

46:26

Forest Entomologist, Kevin Chase Ph.D, is a Researcher with Bartlett Tree Experts who grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania, USA. Tom and Kevin talk about their special collaboration around worms, unearth what makes these humble ecosystem engineers so vital to trees and then burrow deep into the fascinating 'Allee Effect' philosophy.…

1
Bonsai Collector - Amelia Williams - E31 53:19

3M ago53:19

53:19

Bonsai connoisseur, Amelia Williams, has been studying and working with trees of all sizes for more than 20 years, most recently as Director of UK tree consultancy firm - the Arb Company. Tom and Amelia zoom in on the miniature world of tiny tree craft and discuss what bonsai can teach us about better looking after bigger trees, as well as ourselve…

1
The Mystery Guest - E30 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

Tom meets a mystery guest in what ends up being a particularly revealing interview for him personally... Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channels and content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcastBy Tom Hill

1
IN ARBORETUM Filmmaker - Kate Colenbrander - E29 54:34

4M ago54:34

54:34

Kate Colenbrander is a Canadian filmmaker, photographer, writer and UCL Anthropology graduate who brings hidden stories to light from beneath the surface of mainstream conversation. Tom and Kate discuss her provocative new film - In Arboretum - which poses important questions about the lack of protection our oldest trees face versus development, wh…

1
Deep Time Forest Researcher - Elena Pearce - E28 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

Elena Pearce is a post-doctoral Researcher with Aarhus University in Denmark with a special curiosity in what Europe’s forest ecology was like before the last ice age. Hear her explanation of the long term warming and cooling cycles of our planet, her thoughts on how studying the forests of the past can help us better understand the present picture…

1
Big Tree Hunter - Fred Breglia - @bigtreehunters - E27 46:46

5M ago46:46

46:46

Fred Breglia is Director of the Landis Arboretum in Upstate New York and a huge advocate for the protection of old growth forests and champion trees, connecting more than 1.5 million tree enthusiasts from around the world through his much loved Instagram and Facebook accounts. Tom and Fred talk about his very first encounter with a giant tree, the …

1
Ancient Tree Ecologist - Vikki Bengtsson - E26 44:19

7M ago44:19

44:19

As a founding member of the Ancient Tree Forum, Vikki Bengtsson has studied Europe's veteran trees and their special ecology for more than 30 years and her latest research remains at the cutting edge of tree related-science. Tom and Vikki chat holes, hollows and cavities, delve deep into the idea that trees might live forever (if we let them) and d…

1
Artist & Father - Luke Adam Hawker - @lukeadamhawker - E25 52:43

7M ago52:43

52:43

Luke Adam Hawker is a tree-inspired artist, a devoted father, a Sunday Times best selling author and a Woodland Trust ambassador. After a short walk in the Surrey Hills, Tom and Luke sit down to discuss the timeless powers of trees in storytelling, the way his son Harry has irreversibly shaped his life for the better and how trees can offer faith i…

1
Wild Boar Expert - Chantal Lyons - E24 48:16

7M ago48:16

48:16

Chantal Lyons is author of ‘Groundbreakers: The Return of Britain’s Wild Boar’ and has spent the past few years immersing herself into the world of megafauna. After walking in the Forest of Dean, Tom and Chantal discuss wild boars’ special role in supporting forest ecology, the perceptions of danger that often accompany them and her hopes for a wor…

1
iTaukei Mental Health Advocate - Meli Tanuku - E23 25:53

8M ago25:53

25:53

Meli Tanuku Nakauvadra is a Counselling and Education student at Fiji's National University and a strong advocate for mental health awareness in indigenous iTaukei culture. Tom and Meli talk about why trees and natural spaces matter so much in a developing country with a rich indigenous heritage to protect and discuss the concept of 'dominion' in t…

1
The Mythical Seacraft - E22 15:10

8M ago15:10

15:10

The story of Na Waqa Drua, a revolutionary project to create a giant twin-hulled, wind-powered ocean canoe combining ancient and cutting edge technologies in a shared mission to sail around the world. Tom interviews Carson Young and his diverse team of innovators to learn how they are bringing back to life a Fijian odyssey whilst ensuring that it’s…

1
Ministry of Forestry Official - Sanjana Lal - E21 26:01

9M ago26:01

26:01

Sanjana Lal is Fiji’s national Conservator of Forests and heads up the Fijian Government’s Ministry of Forestry department, advocating for sustainable forest stewardship in a country with 61% tree cover where 80% of the land is owned and inhabited by indigenous communities. Tom and Sanjana explore her thoughts and philosophies on protecting pristin…

1
Intangible Heritage Protector - Simione Sevudredre - E20 48:58

9M ago48:58

48:58

Simione Sevudredre is one of Fiji’s best-known advocates when it comes to protecting indigenous heritage and human rights in the South Pacific. Tom and Simione chat in depth about Fijian totem trees, the humble coconut, Fijian tribal values and the many virtues of living a nature-based identity. Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channe…

1
SENTINELS Videographer - Pita Yee - @woahstudiosfj - E19 54:04

9M ago54:04

54:04

Season 2 kicks off with guest host Arifah interviewing Tom on his return from Fiji alongside talented Videographer and Woah Studios Director, Pita Yee. We learn about the making of their new documentary - 'Sentinels: Protecting Fiji's Heritage Trees' - and Pita shares some amusing insights into his life and art form. Watch our documentary - 'Sentin…

1
The Meaning of Trees Podcast Creator - Tom Hill - E18 59:10

1y ago59:10

59:10

Friend of the podcast, Arifah Sheikh, takes charge of this end of season special as Tom turns guest for the day before interviewing his 10 year old daughter to find out what trees mean to her. Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcastBy Tom Hill

1
Ancient Tree Doctor - Reg Harris - E17 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

Reg Harris is an arborist and veteran tree consultant that works on highly prestigious trees like the famous Major Oak at Sherwood Forest. Tom and Reg chat about the lifelong impressions a chance meeting with an indigenous North American man made upon him as a child, what it is about ancient trees that makes him so passionate about his work and how…

1
Heart of the Woods Author - Wyl Menmuir - E16 48:06

1y ago48:06

48:06

Wyl Menmuir is the award-winning author of The Heart of the Woods, a book uncovering our deep cultural associations with trees and the traditional crafts and rituals that continue to bind us to them today. Tom and Wyl meet up at the Ankerwycke yew to chat about the legendary Green Man, discuss Wyl’s reflections on ancient forest cultures in Japan a…

1
Rainforest Ecologist - Dr Cecilia Chavana-Bryant - E15 39:37

1y ago39:37

39:37

Dr Cecilia Chavana-Bryant grew up amongst the urban sprawl of Monterrey, Mexico's 2nd largest city, before a fascination with trees inspired a career studying rainforest canopies in Brazil, Peru, Guyana and Australia. Tom and Cecilia delve into memories of her long bus trips spent looking for green space as a child, the exotic forest wildlife she's…

1
Ex Forestry Commission Chairman - Sir Harry Studholme - E14 38:08

1y ago38:08

38:08

Sir Harry Studholme is a former Forestry Commission Chair, Honorary Treasurer of the Devon County Agricultural Association, owner of an historic family estate and an avid researcher of prehistoric forest activity. Tom and Harry enjoy a wide-ranging chat that takes in an interglacial safari, the formation of the Forestry Commission, the worrying exi…

1
Ancient Tree Influencer - Cheryl Silvawood - @inalandofgiants.blog - E13 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

39:44

Cheryl Silvawood began her conservation career as a photo journalist in South East Asia, travelling the world to study remote and awe-inspiring habitats before uncovering a love for ancient and veteran trees in the UK. Tom and Cheryl delve into her childhood memories of parks and urban wildlife encounters in Singapore, the origins of her tree-inspi…

1
Blind Runner - Mick Duplock - E12 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

35:00

Mick Diplock lost his sight more than 20 years ago, but the pure joy he gets from running amongst trees has never left him. In this episode, Tom investigates how Mick forged a lifelong affection for woods and the great outdoors, how going blind in mid-life changed his relationship with every aspect of the world around him and how he's still crossin…

1
Climate Justice Poet - Liba Ravindran - E11 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

54:38

Liba Ravindran is a London based Community Organiser, climate justice activist and tree-loving poet of Sri Lankan heritage. In this heartfelt interview, we explore Liba's work to support marginalised communities within the UK, the difference in western and global majority mindsets when it comes to thinking about the natural environment and the fund…

1
Veteran Tree Activist - Jill Butler - E10 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

27:48

Jill Butler has spent a lifetime fighting for better protection of ancient and veteran trees in the UK as a long-time ambassador for the Woodland Trust and Ancient Tree Forum. We discuss how old trees are integral to our cultural and natural heritage, how many irreplaceable trees remain under threat from human developments and the inspiration she's…

1
Kew Head of Tree Collections - Kevin Martin - E9 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

48:06

Kevin Martin is Head of Tree Collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and is leading a cutting-edge climate modelling project to predict the fate of Kew's trees come 2090, if temperatures continue to rise. Tom and Kevin discuss his memories of following his dad around as a tree surgeon, his travels around the world to study exotic forest habita…

1
Wellbeing Counsellor - Anita Prasad-Willems - E8 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

Anita Prasad-Willems is a Brighton-based wellbeing counsellor and therapist that depends on trees to keep her rooted and grounded in life. Tom and Anita discuss her work to help others connect with Mother Earth, the otherworldly realms she's encountered through her meditation practices, the simple benefits of spending time around trees and how to t…

1
Ancient Tree Pilgrim - Martin Hügi - E7 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

Martin Hügi is Senior Conservation Advisor at the Woodland Trust and known more widely as the Ancient Tree Pilgrim because in spring 2023 he set off on foot from Lands End to John O' Groats to meet more than 2000 of the UK's oldest and most majestic trees. In this episode, Tom and Martin discuss the origins of his sacred solo mission, the reverence…

1
Forager & Wilderness Cure Author - Mo Wilde - E6 43:11

1+ y ago43:11

43:11

Mo Wilde is an author, foraging expert and ethnobotanist living in West Lothian, Scotland. Tom and Mo discuss the radical Wildbiome experiment she led in partnership with ZOE in 2020 where she survived solely on wild foraged food for an entire year to test the effects on her gut microbiome and they chat about her early memories of trees in Kenya, m…

1
Knepp Rewilding Ranger - Tom Burns - @Rustic_Ranger - E5 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

39:11

Tom Burns is Ranger and Woodsman at Knepp Wildlands, a pioneering rewilding project and a leading light for nature recovery in the UK. In this episode, guest Tom takes us on a virtual safari of Knepp to encounter the best of its wildlife, tackles some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the rewilding approach, speaks about his urban upbri…

1
Guitar Maker - Rosie Heydenrych - @turnstoneguitar - E4 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

33:28

Rosie Heydenrych is founder of the Turnstone Guitar Company, making beautiful guitars by hand at her workshop in the Ashdown Forest. Tom and Rosie chat about the history of her craft, listen to the beautiful tones made by different timbers and discuss how she's adopting locally grown timbers in place of critically endangered tropical hardwoods. Fin…

1
National Trust Head of Trees & Woodland - John Deakin - E3 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

34:07

John Deakin is Head of Trees & Woodland for National Trust, Europe's largest natural and cultural heritage conservation charity. In this episode, Tom and John discuss the aftermath of the Sycamore Gap incident, the Trust's ambitious plans to establish 20 million new trees by 2030, his memories of yew trees growing up and why active and considered w…

1
Ancient Tree Legend - Ted Green - E2 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

Ever thought-provoking, Ted Green is a name synonymous with the world of ancient trees and he remains a Crown Estate Conservation Adviser at 89 years old. Tom and Ted discuss the way that trees transport us back in time, Ted recalls how the oaks at Windsor have kept him going since his father went missing in World War 2 and he shares his theories o…

1
Métis Forest Fire Specialist - Dr Amy Cardinal Christianson - E1 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

Dr Amy Cardinal Christianson is a wildfire researcher for the Canadian Forest Service and a woman of indigenous Métis heritage with a life-long appreciation for trees and forest ecosystems. Tom introduces series 1 of the podcast before he and Amy discuss the rise of forest fire evacuations in North America and she shares her personal insights into …

1
Let Us Find Your Home’s Value

7y ago

—

Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Recently, home values have gone crazy, and many people are curious about what their homes may be worth, whether they are looking to sell or are just curious. How do you find out the value of your home in today’s market? Ho…

1
3 Types of Value and How They Matter to Your Listing

8y ago

—

Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Today we’re going to be discussing the difference between assessed value, appraised value, and market value. Each of these three types of values is different, so I want to clear up what separates them. First, let’s start w…

1
How to Overcome Appraisal Challenges

8y ago

—

Appraisals have become a bit of a challenge in our market. Here’s how to make them a little easier. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Buyers and sellers face a lot of different challenges in this market. One area, in particular, has been seeing a lot more …

1
How Does the Trump Administration Affect the Real Estate Market?

8y ago

—

A lot has changed since election night on November 8th. Here’s what we’ve seen in the real estate market since. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Since Donald Trump was elected on November 8th, our real estate market has changed a lot, for better and for w…

1
The Costs of Buying a Home: Explained

8y ago

—

There are a few costs associated with buying a home. I’ll go over the full breakdown for you today. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Buying a home comes with a lot of different costs. One of the things I get asked most often by homebuyers is to clear up c…

1
Join Us at Our Summer Fun Event!

8y ago

—

Don’t miss our summer fun event on July 22nd! RSVP to get your free Honkers tickets. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation You are invited to our summer fun event! Bring your friends and family to the Honkers game on July 22nd. We’ll pay for your food and your…

1
Can a Single Agent Really Juggle All the Work?

8y ago

—

Though some might enjoy the one-on-one dynamic of working with a single agent, the truth is that working with a team of agents has a lot more advantages. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation When it comes to working with professionals for your real estate nee…

1
The 7 Things You Can't Overlook When Buying an Acreage

8+ y ago

—

Have you ever considered buying an acreage or a hobby farm? You need to consider these seven points to help you decide which one is right for you. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Have you ever thought about buying an acreage or a hobby farm here in south…

1
How Escrow Accounts Work

8+ y ago

—

During the home buying process, you may be unclear on what an escrow account is and why you’re paying for one. Here’s what you need to know about escrow accounts. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Anybody with a mortgage likely has an escrow account. What …

1
Can You Get a Mortgage Loan for a Fixer-Upper?

9y ago

—

There are a lot of different loan options out there. One involves working the cost of home repairs and renovations into your mortgage loan. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation Today we are answering a question from Alyssa Baker, who asked us, “Many homes in …

1
Make Your Older Home More Attractive to Buyers

9y ago

—

If you’re worried about how your older home will fare in a market full of new houses, here are a few ways to make it more attractive to buyers. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation A viewer recently asked, “How can I make my older home more competitive with a…

1
Selling a Home With No Place to Move?

9y ago

—

We come across a lot of sellers who want to sell their home but don’t have another one to buy yet. There are a few options available to remedy this situation. Buying a Rochester home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling your Rochester home? Get a free Home Price Evaluation How do you sell your home if you haven’t found another one to b…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Andy Mulholland Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide