Homing In

Matt Gibberd and The Modern House
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The Homing In podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are. Join Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, as he invites each guest to discuss their life story through the lens of the spaces they’ve occupied, from their childhood home to where they live now. Each episode is recorded on location, on the guest’s sofa or around their kitchen table. This provides unique behind-the-scenes access into the private lives of some of our leading public figures, including actors, artists, chefs and entrepreneurs. Be prepared for tears, laughter and everything in between. "The Best Podcasts To Listen To Now" – Vogue  Homing In is produced by The Modern House, with music by Simeon Walker. The Modern House is an estate agency that helps people live in more thoughtful and beautiful ways. If you have a modern home to sell, get in touch to find out how we can maximise its value. To hear more from us: Sign up to our newsletter for weekly interior inspiration Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Instagram To get in touch, email us at podcast@themodernhouse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    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 currently on display at the Design Museum in London.     She presents herself to the world like a human peacock. She dyes her hair different colours, wears layers of vivid clothing, and puts dots on her cheeks.     Her flat in east London isn’t exactly demure either. We recorded this podcast in the company of various hats and handbags, a jar of balloons in liquid, and a lamp shaped like a jellyfish.     In this conversation, we dig into the differences between collecting and hoarding. The objects Bethan lives with are like a cast of characters in a film. The way she arranges them isn’t just about what looks good together; she’s also thinking about the stories they tell.     Going back to her childhood, she tells me about dressing like “a 1950s cool dinner lady”, and how watching TV inspired her to apply for the Royal College of Art.     We talk about the impact of bullying, and how she’s been shaped by her dyslexia.   She’s a fascinating character, and I really enjoyed getting to know her better.     For more: PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Pick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Laconic Collective Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: Simeon Walker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 29 min
  2. Lakwena Maciver: the renowned artist on colour, creativity, criticism and connection

    18 SEP

    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 exploded out of the Instagram generation. She uses bright colours and patterns inspired by her African heritage and bold written slogans. Given that her work is so positive and uplifting, I was really interested to find out that she's a natural pessimist with a very tough inner critic. So the words that appear in her art, which say things like 'Do Better' and 'Raise Your Hopes', are actually messages to herself. She kindly invited us to her house in east London to record this episode, and I really enjoyed finding out more about her home life. She reveals that she didn't really fit in anywhere as a child, so she was one of the only Black kids at her school and at home, she was an introvert in a household of extroverts, but she found drawing, which she describes as a process of empowerment. The act of putting pencil to paper helped her make sense of everything she was experiencing. We discussed a refurb she's done on her house, and how she's had to learn to compromise with her husband, especially when it comes to carpets. We talk about the importance of taking the time to reflect on your successes, why she'd secretly like to live in a hut in Uganda. For more: Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Pick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Laconic Collective Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: Simeon Walker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  3. How My Garden Grows: A pint-sized coastal plot thickly cloaked in climbers

    4 SEP

    How My Garden Grows: A pint-sized coastal plot thickly cloaked in climbers

    Welcome to the first instalment of our new gardening series, How My Garden Grows, hosted by lifelong gardener and journalist Francine Raymond. "I have visited hundreds of gardens, some for work and others for pleasure, but what excites me most about gardens is their atmosphere and the stories they tell," she says. "In this series of garden get-togethers, I want to explore real gardens going through the seasons; gardens that have been grown with passion and patience." Each garden visit will be accompanied by a feature, a podcast and a short film. In this first episode we meet creative consultant Phil Gomm, who lives in a terraced house by the sea with his husband Paul Carey. Together, they have created a plushly planted urban sanctuary in wind-swept Whitstable. Subscribe to our new podcast Music by Simeon Walker A TMH Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  4. Sir Christopher Le Brun: The leading painter on the homes that have shaped him

    3 ABR

    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 2021.    I first met him a few years ago, when The Modern House was selling his beautiful home in Camberwell. Shortly after that, he had a joint exhibition in Los Angeles with my wife, Faye Toogood, so I got to know him better during the week we were out there together.    This podcast gave me the chance to go a bit deeper, and I really enjoyed finding out more about his life.     Despite always finding himself in positions of authority, Christopher paints a picture of a naturally shy and introspective character.   He and his wife, Charlotte Verity, moved out to Somerset a couple of years ago, and we had a snoop around their studios before sitting down to record this podcast in their lovely Georgian farmhouse.    Christopher gives me a fascinating insight into what it's like to be a professional painter: from the importance of the space he's working in, to the rituals he goes through and what he's thinking about.    He tells me about what it's like to live with another artist – how they need to give each other space, and how they critique each other's work.    And we discuss the important houses in his life, notably the Victorian villa that he extended with the help of the architect Jamie Fobert.    I've got a huge amount of respect for Christopher, and I found this conversation so fascinating. I hope you enjoy it too. For more: Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Pick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Laconic Collective Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: Simeon Walker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 20 min
  5. Dame Zandra Rhodes: the fashion legend on living a life in Technicolor

    11 MAR

    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 I've ever been in.    We recorded this podcast just before Christmas, so there was an extra layer of sparkle on top of the kaleidoscope.    Zandra walked me through her incredible life story... from being born during an air raid in 1940, to being discovered by American Vogue's fashion editor Diana Vreeland... dressing people like Freddie Mercury, and having lunch with Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol.     We discussed why she dyes her hair pink and wears flamboyant clothes, and why she's never seen herself in the mirror without makeup on.     She told me about her colourful family history, including a dad she was embarrassed by, a mum who channelled all of her ambition into Zandra, and a grandmother who was murdered.     Zandra's in her mid-eighties now. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live, so I wasn't sure quite what to expect.    But I found someone who's incredibly full of life, working as hard as ever, and optimistic about the future.   This episode was recorded in person at Zandra's home in London. For more: Pick up a copy of Zandra Rhodes' latest book, Iconic Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Pick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Laconic Collective Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: Simeon Walker This episode is sponsored by Vitsoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  6. Nigel Slater: the food writer opens the door to his fascinating home life

    13/11/2024

    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 suspected he'd be a kindred spirit, but spending the day with him in his house was an overwhelming experience I wasn't prepared for. He lives around the corner from where I grew up, in a pared-back way that feels very familiar. In this remarkably honest conversation, he outlines the essential role his home plays in keeping him on an even keel.  We discuss what it's like to suffer from panic attacks, and how they're triggered by the built environment. He tells me that whenever he arrives in a building he hasn't been to before, the first thing he does is check where the exit is so that he can plan his escape.  We touch on the childhood trauma that he wrote about in his brilliant memoir, Toast, from his mother's death to his father's bullying. We discuss the roots of his lifelong interest in gardening, why he keeps a daily diary, and the importance of smell within the home.  This is a conversation I'll remember forever. Thank you, Nigel.   This episode was recorded in person at Nigel's home in London. For more: Pick up a copy of Nigel Slater's latest book, A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy … a Memoir of Sorts Find out more about Nigel's collaboration with Perfumer H Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Pick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Laconic Collective Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: Simeon Walker This episode is sponsored by Vitsoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 32 min
  7. Kevin McCloud: the Grand Designs presenter takes us behind the scenes of his own life

    01/08/2024

    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. But, actually, I didn’t have a clue about his life story, so this conversation was really interesting for me. He tells me about growing up in what he refers to as an ‘architectural zoo’ of housing from different eras. We talk about his involvement with Footlights, the famous comedy troupe at Cambridge University, where he collaborated with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson. And he explains why he’s spent years living in a camper van and why his future home will definitely have a view of the mountains. Kevin is one of the most engaging and fiercely intelligent guests I’ve spoken to on Homing In and he’s full of amusing anecdotes and top tips. I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was recorded in person at St Anne's Court, a home currently for sale on The Modern House. For more:  Watch Grand Designs Subscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Find out more about Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Producer: Hannah Phillips Editing and mixing: Oscar Crawford Graphic Design: Tom Young Music: Father This episode is sponsored by Vitsoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  8. Skye Gyngell: a searingly honest portrait of a chef battling for her identity

    30/07/2024

    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 and heartfelt interview, she paints a picture of a deeply introverted child who wanted to “turn down the volume” on everybody. Her father, Bruce Gyngell, was the first person to appear on TV in Australia, and uttered the immortal line, “Good evening, and welcome to television.” She describes him as very flamboyant (“probably a real show-off, actually”), and he would send a chauffeur-driven car to pick her up from school. Sydney in the Seventies was a tight-knit community where everyone knew each other’s business, and, as a sensitive personality, she found the attention impossible to deal with. As soon as she turned 18, she fled to Europe, and has never looked back.   We explore her life story through the lens of the homes she’s lived in… from the house on stilts that was built by her parents, to her beautiful home in west London where we recorded this episode. For more:  Head over to our website for more images of the places discussed Visit Spring and Heckfield Place Sign up to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration  Check out Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live  Follow Matt Gibberd on Instagram Follow The Modern House Instagram Watch our Homing In films on YouTube Executive Producer: Kate Taylor of Feast Collective Production: Hannah Phillips Music: Father Graphic Design: Tom Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
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The Homing In podcast explores the importance of home in shaping who we are. Join Matt Gibberd, author and co-founder of The Modern House, as he invites each guest to discuss their life story through the lens of the spaces they’ve occupied, from their childhood home to where they live now. Each episode is recorded on location, on the guest’s sofa or around their kitchen table. This provides unique behind-the-scenes access into the private lives of some of our leading public figures, including actors, artists, chefs and entrepreneurs. Be prepared for tears, laughter and everything in between. "The Best Podcasts To Listen To Now" – Vogue  Homing In is produced by The Modern House, with music by Simeon Walker. The Modern House is an estate agency that helps people live in more thoughtful and beautiful ways. If you have a modern home to sell, get in touch to find out how we can maximise its value. To hear more from us: Sign up to our newsletter for weekly interior inspiration Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Instagram To get in touch, email us at podcast@themodernhouse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creador
    Matt Gibberd and The Modern House
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodios
    59
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    © The Modern House 2024
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