Homing podcast

Homing

The Homing podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are. Join Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, as he takes listeners inside the homes of inspiring guests to examine what really happens inside our walls – how they influence our emotions, creativity and sense of self. Featuring leading voices from art, film, wellbeing and beyond, Homing is a thoughtful journey into remarkable homes and the minds that shape them. Be prepared for tears, laughter, and everything in between. "The Best Podcasts To Listen To" – Vogue Homing is produced by Podshop, with music by Simeon Walker. Homing is an independent podcast and operates as a separate venture from The Modern House Limited. While Matt Gibberd is a co-founder of The Modern House, all opinions expressed on Homing are solely those of the host and his guests.

The Homing podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are. Join Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, as he takes listeners inside the homes of inspiring guests to examine what really happens inside our walls – how they influence our emotions, creativity and sense of self. Featuring leading voices from art, film, wellbeing and beyond, Homing is a thoughtful journey into remarkable homes and the minds that shape them. Be prepared for tears, laughter, and everything in between. "The Best Podcasts To Listen To" – Vogue Homing is produced by Podshop, with music by Simeon Walker. Homing is an independent podcast and operates as a separate venture from The Modern House Limited. While Matt Gibberd is a co-founder of The Modern House, all opinions expressed on Homing are solely those of the host and his guests.

 

#63

Skye McAlpine on Hosting, Christmas & the Myth of Perfection at Home

For a special Christmas episode of Homing, I was invited into the home of cookery writer a... more

11 Dec 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:38

11 Dec 2025


#62

Max Rollitt on Interior Decorating, Sentimentality & the Home as Autobiography

Max Rollitt is a highly respected interior decorator and antiques dealer. Extraordinary pi... more

27 Nov 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:41

27 Nov 2025


#61

Polly Morgan on Taxidermy, Family & Letting Things Go

Much like her taxidermy-based sculptures, Polly Morgan is an artist who delights in lookin... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:19

13 Nov 2025


#60

Chris Packham on Neurodiversity, Safe Spaces & Finding Solace in Nature

Chris Packham has always fascinated me. As a broadcaster, naturalist, and conservationist,... more

30 Oct 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:00

30 Oct 2025


#59

Homing With Matt Gibberd

The Homing podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are.   Join Matt Gibb... more

30 Oct 2025

02 MINS

02:03

30 Oct 2025


#58

Bethan Laura Wood: the multidisciplinary designer on the need to make and create

Bethan designs everything from furniture to lighting and textiles, and some of her work is... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:43

30 Sep 2025


#57

Lakwena Maciver: the renowned artist on colour, creativity, criticism and connection

Today's guest is the wonderful Lakwena Maciver. Lakwena is an artist whose work has explod... more

18 Sep 2025

54 MINS

54:50

18 Sep 2025


#56

Sir Christopher Le Brun: The leading painter on the homes that have shaped him

Christopher was President of the Royal Academy for eight years and given a knighthood in 2... more

03 Apr 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:52

03 Apr 2025


#55

Dame Zandra Rhodes: the fashion legend on living a life in Technicolor

Zandra's home is one of the most colourful, cluttered and downright bonkers living spaces ... more

11 Mar 2025

52 MINS

52:17

11 Mar 2025


#54

Nigel Slater: the food writer opens the door to his fascinating home life

Nigel is the first podcast guest ever to make me cry. I'm a big fan of his writing, and su... more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:27

13 Nov 2024


#53

Kevin McCloud: the Grand Designs presenter takes us behind the scenes of his own life

Kevin has been a fixture on our tellies for so many years that we feel like we know him. B... more

01 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:52

01 Aug 2024


#52

Skye Gyngell: a searingly honest portrait of a chef battling for her identity

Skye Gyngell was born and raised in Sydney, but has never felt Australian. In this honest ... more

30 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:57

30 Jul 2024


#51

Ruth Rogers: London’s favourite chef on creating an iconic house

For Ruth Rogers, home is at the very heart of everything. Her legendary London restaurant,... more

25 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:26

25 Jul 2024


#50

Mary Portas: the queen of the high street’s inspiring journey from homeless orphan to a London townh...

Most of us know Mary Portas as a swashbuckling TV presenter with a flame-red bob, but her ... more

18 Jul 2024

52 MINS

52:55

18 Jul 2024


#49

Cath Kidston: the floral-obsessed entrepreneur on why life isn’t always a bed of roses

There’s barely an oilcloth, mug or ironing board cover that hasn’t been embellished with a... more

05 Jul 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:42

05 Jul 2024


#48

Jonny Gent: music, martinis and mayhem from the founder of Sessions Arts Club

Today I’m chatting to the swashbuckling artist and restaurateur Jonny Gent. We recorded th... more

28 Jun 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:08

28 Jun 2024


#47

Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and t...

A while back, Tim came to London to perform at the Isokon building in Belsize Park, and I ... more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:05

21 Jun 2024


#46

Luke Edward hall: the artist and designer pulls back the curtain to reveal his colourful life story

Luke has kindly invited us to his house in the Cotswolds, which he shares with his husband... more

07 Jun 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:43

07 Jun 2024


#45

James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsessio...

This is the first time we’ve recorded an episode in a hotel suite, and that’s because toda... more

24 May 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:32

24 May 2024


#44

Claudia Donaldson: the pioneering editor and creative director on creating a sanctuary at home – and...

During her tenure at Nowness, Claudia commissioned the well-known ‘In Residence’ series, w... more

26 Apr 2024

59 MINS

59:46

26 Apr 2024


#43

Philippe Malouin: the experimental designer on creating with integrity – and the art of upcycling

Philippe designs everything from furniture to lighting, combining modern geometry with a s... more

11 Apr 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:08

11 Apr 2024


#42

Sumayya Vally: the South African architect on how growing up in a township defined her sense of plac...

Today I’m talking to the wonderful Sumayya Vally, founder of the architecture and research... more

28 Mar 2024

51 MINS

51:33

28 Mar 2024


#41

Tim Little: the owner of Grenson footwear on his journey from Adidas ad man to sole trader

At the time of recording, Tim was knee-deep in building works at home, so I polished up my... more

15 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:33

15 Mar 2024