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Season 3 of Routes is coming this summer - join Jenni Falconer and some well-known faces and explore what travel means to them. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to listen to now with guests including Mel B, Sam Heughan, James Martin, Self Esteem, Stephen Mangan, Craig David, Suzi Ruffell, Tom Grennan and many more! From wild adventures to chill getaways, join Jenni for laid-back, meaningful and humorous conversations. We’ll save you a seat!

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Chesney Hawkes: The One and Only, Touring and Raising Kids

From childhood summers on the beaches of the Algarve to chasing the Northern Lights on songwriting trips to Iceland, Chesney Hawkes has spent a lifetime shaped by movement, music and the road. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the singer joins Jenni on the train to Dundee to talk about growing up in a rock 'n' roll household, the whirlwind of pop stardom, and why travel has always fed his creativity. Chesney reflects on a childhood surrounded by musicians, from learning piano on an instrument once owned by John Lennon to stepping over sleeping guests to get to the cereal cupboard. He shares memories of running wild as a "feral kid" during long family holidays in Portugal, and traces his journey from a first gig in a Brownie hut to starring alongside Roger Daltrey in Buddy's Song, the film that led to his breakout single "The One and Only" in 1991. There's plenty of talk about travel too, from backpacking around the Seychelles and falling for the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, to family trips to the Maldives and the Bahamas, and taking each of his three children on one-on-one holidays around Europe. Chesney also opens up about touring life, favourite haunts in Berlin and Munich, dropping his daughter off at St Andrews, and the renewed success of his latest album, Living Arrows, which has brought him back to Radio 2's A-list more than thirty years after his first hit. lner.co.uk/destinations/travel-inspiration/podcast/

35 min
2 juli

Season 3 of Routes from LNER is coming

We’re back! Season 3 of Routes with LNER is arriving soon and we’ve saved you a seat. Join Jenni Falconer for another season of incredible guests, who have the travel stories to prove that the journey really is everything. Whether it’s a holiday that went hilariously wrong, a destination that completely changed how they see the world, or a journey they’ll never forget for all the right (and wrong) reasons, this season has it all. So if you haven’t already, hit subscribe and make sure you don’t miss a single stop. Routes from LNER. Season 3 arrives at your platform July 7th. To find out more about our guests incredible journeys, head to lner.co.uk/routespodcast

1 min
7 apr.

The Quiet Coach: Hot Air Balloons, Travel Mishaps and New Beginnings with Matty Lee

From sunrise hot air balloons over Marrakesh to leaving his Nintendo behind on his very first family holiday, Olympic gold medallist Matty Lee joins Jenni Falconer on The Quiet Coach to share stories from a life shaped by travel, competition and big moments. In this episode of Routes from LNER, Matty reflects on how travel has changed since retiring from diving, from fast-paced trips across Thailand to slower, more relaxed journeys closer to home. He shares what it’s like seeing the world without the pressure of competition, and why some of his most memorable experiences come from the simplest moments, like a peaceful sunrise high above the Atlas Mountains. The conversation also explores the realities of elite sport, including the mental side of competing, the nerves that come with performing on the world stage, and how those experiences helped shape his path to Olympic gold. Along the way, Matty opens up about family, early travel memories, and the moments that stuck with him long after the medals. Plus, in the “Snacks, Tracks & Hacks” segment, he reveals his go-to train snacks, why podcasts help journeys fly by, and the travel essentials he now swears by. From rolling clothes to noise-cancelling headphones and a game-changing eye mask. Relaxed, honest and full of personality, this is a warm conversation about slowing down, looking back, and finding a new rhythm after sport.

19 min
31 mars

Matty Lee: Olympic Gold, World Travels and Life After Diving

Olympic gold medallist diver Matty Lee joins Jenny Falconer on this episode of Routes from LNER, reflecting on a life that’s taken him from local swimming pools in Leeds to the very top of the Olympic podium. Matty shares the journey from discovering diving as a kid, following in his brother’s footsteps, to competing on the world stage alongside athletes he once idolised. He opens up about the realities behind elite sport, from intense competition nerves and working with sports psychologists to the discipline required to perform under pressure, and the moment he realised it was time to step away from the sport at just 26. The conversation also dives into life beyond diving: adjusting to retirement, rediscovering a love for travel, and swapping global competitions for quieter UK getaways. From team trips across the world and missed flight upgrades after Tokyo, to wholesome countryside escapes, Matty reflects on what travel means to him now. Plus, he shares stories of receiving his medal from the King, the one moment he regrets not saying hello on a train, and why sometimes doing nothing at all is exactly what you need.

46 min
24 mars

The Quiet Coach: Private Islands, Shark Sightings, and Sushi on Trains with Jack Savoretti

From spending younger years on a remote island in the Bahamas to sneaking sushi onto trains, Jack Savoretti joins Jenni Falconer on The Quiet Coach to share a vivid, funny and unexpectedly reflective look at life on the move. In this episode of Routes from LNER, Jack opens up about his earliest travel memories, including months spent living off-grid with no electricity, crossing moonlit waters by boat, and encountering everything from dolphins to sharks in the sea. The conversation explores how those formative experiences shaped his love of travel, and why the Bahamas still holds a special, almost mythical place in his life. Jack reflects on how travel has changed over time, the rising cost of returning to meaningful places, and the desire to share those memories with his own children. They also dive into the show’s “Snacks, Tracks & Hacks” segment, where Jack reveals his go-to travel ritual (thanks to his daughter), the one album he always returns to on a train journey, and an unusual tip involving crystallised eucalyptus that he swears by for staying well on the road. Warm, nostalgic and full of rich storytelling, this is a relaxed conversation about adventure, perspective, and finding calm. Whether you’re on a train, on an island, or back where it all began.

13 min
17 mars

Jack Savoretti: Italian Roots, Tour Tales and the Royal Albert Hall

From interrailing across Europe with a gang of friends as a teen, to celebrating twenty years in music at the Royal Albert Hall, Jack Savoretti’s life has been shaped by movement, culture and connection. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the singer-songwriter joins Jenni to talk about the journeys that influenced him, his love of train travel, and why Newcastle will always hold a special place in his heart. Jack reflects on growing up between cultures, with an Italian father, an English mother, and childhood years spent at an international school in Switzerland surrounded by classmates from every corner of the world. He shares stories of weekend escapes to Florence and Venice as a teenager, the chaos of 90’s interrailing trips where plans fell apart and friends disappeared along the way, and how those early adventures sparked a lifelong love of trains and travelling without a fixed destination. There’s also plenty of talk about family life on the road, from cooking competitive batches of homemade pesto with his kids to the emotional experience of taking his daughter on her first trip abroad. Jack opens up about reconnecting with his Italian roots while making music, how travel feeds his songwriting, and why cities like Athens and Marrakech continue to inspire him. Expect stories about slipping on stage, furniture hunting in tour cities, Italian superstitions, and the simple magic of seeing the world pass by from a train window.

43 min
10 mars

The Quiet Coach: Japan Stories, Lost Cuddly Toys and Language Barriers with James Haskell

Host Jenni Falconer welcomes former England rugby international turned DJ James Haskell aboard the Quiet Coach in this episode of Routes from LNER. From the unwritten rules of the quiet carriage to the realities of life spent travelling the world for rugby, James shares stories from the road and reflects on the experiences that have shaped him beyond the pitch. The conversation explores James’s time living abroad, including his stint in Japan and the culture shocks that come with adapting to a completely different language and way of life. He and Jenni discuss how travel can broaden your perspective, the places that leave a lasting impression, and how looking back on old memories can sometimes feel like revisiting someone else’s life. They also dive into the show’s “Snacks, Tracks & Hacks” segment, where James reveals his go-to travel snacks, what he listens to on long journeys, and the little tips that make travelling easier. Along the way, Jenni shares a hilarious parenting travel story about a missing cuddly toy that turned into a full-scale family mission to replace it.

15 min
3 mars

James Haskell: Pro Rugby, Ibiza DJ Sets & Dad Life

What happens when a 6ft4 former England rugby star swaps the pitch for the DJ booth and somehow ends up sharing a bath with Madonna? On this episode of Routes from LNER, James Haskell joins Jenni Falconer for a brilliantly unpredictable journey to Edinburgh, packed with sharp humour and seriously good stories. James looks back at life playing international rugby, his years living in France near the Champs-Élysées, and the cultural curveballs that come with competing around the world. He shares what touring Scotland really feels like as an England player, why travel gives him rare moments of quiet, and how the Australian jungle tested him during I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2019. Now an international DJ and heading into a new chapter on Celebs Go Dating, James talks about life after elite sport, performing to thousands, fatherhood, and building a second career in the public eye. Funny, frank and consistently surprising, this is a conversation that goes far beyond rugby, and proves reinvention can be just as competitive as the game itself.

46 min

Season 3 of Routes is coming this summer - join Jenni Falconer and some well-known faces and explore what travel means to them. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to listen to now with guests including Mel B, Sam Heughan, James Martin, Self Esteem, Stephen Mangan, Craig David, Suzi Ruffell, Tom Grennan and many more! From wild adventures to chill getaways, join Jenni for laid-back, meaningful and humorous conversations. We’ll save you a seat!

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