Feet on the Soil
Episodes
Unseen Ireland - When the Sun Sets
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland doesn’t sleep when the sun goes down.From hunting owls to screaming banshees, discover the unseen life that stirs after dark and the folklor...
Eoin Reardon - Woodworking, Forests of the Future and the Bunratty Boys
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Eoin Reardon, an Irish woodworker and storyteller whose hand-tool craft has captured the hearts of millions online. F...
Where the Weeds Grow Wild: Finding Nature in the Cracks
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of nature, we often picture wild mountains, deep forests or rugged coastlines. But what about the weeds growing through paths, the moss ...
An Imaginary Castle on the Hill and Land Management
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the land around you could speak? In this episode, we journey into the Glenasmole Valley, where memory lives in the folds of the earth, in forg...
Catherine Cleary - Pocket Forest Pioneer
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Feet on the Soil, Catherine Cleary guides us through the tangled roots of urban forestry, the art of integrating trees into working...
A History of Irelands Forests and Forestry
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Feet on the Soil, we journey through time to uncover Ireland’s lush landscapes, ancient Celtic reverence, and the profound impact...
Nessa Darcy the Creative Entomologist - Ireland’s Insect Wonders
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the hidden world of Ireland’s insects on this captivating episode featuring creative entomologist Nessa Darcy. Explore how these tiny creat...
The Silent Extinction: Saving Ireland's Insects
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the familiar buzz of insects disappearing in Ireland?This episode delves into the alarming decline of insect populations, from the my childhood mem...
Marisa Goudy - Folklore, Nature, and the Spirit of Storytelling
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the FeetontheSoil podcast, the podcast about the world beneath our feet, and how we interact with it.This week, join Marisa Goudy and Soil ...
Imbolc: The Coming of Spring and New Beginnings
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to season 2 of the FeetontheSoil podcast! What better a way to get back than with the festival of imbolc, a celebration of ren...
Feebee Foran from Forager.ie - From Corporate To Connected
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Feet on the Soil, we sit down with Feebee Foran, the inspiring herbalist and founder of Forager.ie, whose journey into nature deepe...
Fieldstudy - Discovering wild food and landscape on the Isle of Wight
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Joseph from FieldStudy, a passionate forager from the Isle of Wight, as we explore the world of wild food ...
Hedgerows: Ireland’s Wildlife Highways and Biodiversity Boosters
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of the Feet on the Soil podcast, we discuss Ireland's incredible hedgerows. Hedgerows are more than just natural boundaries...
How to Live with the Seasons: Rituals for a Spiritual Connection to Nature
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a journey through the rhythms of nature in this special episode of Feet on the Soil. We explore how aligning ourselves with the natural cycles o...
Exploring Dublin’s River Dodder: History, Culture, and Conservation
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Feet on the Soil, we dive into the rich history and vibrant life of Dublin's River Dodder. From its origins in the Dublin and W...
Listener Q&A Special
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Feet on the Soil, we’re switching things up! Instead of our usual deep dives into nature topics, I’m answering some questions from yo...
John Kiberd from Stepping Stones Forests - From "Environmental Thug" to Eco-Warrior
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Feet on the Soil," we sit down with John, the passionate founder of Stepping Stones Forests. Join us as we explore John's incredib...
Running Wild - Connecting Body, Spirit, and Nature Through Running
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a transformative episode of Feet on the Soil, where we dive into the holistic benefits of running in nature. Discover how this simple ac...
Dr Kamila Kwasniewska - Forest bathing, Irish biodiversty and The Healing Power of Nature
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an enlightening episode of Feet on the Soil featuring Dr. Kamila Kwasniewska, a renowned plant researcher from Trinity College and an accr...
Glenasmole hills: A Tapestry of History and Nature
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, we journey through the Hills of Glenasmole in Dublin, exploring their rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. We ...
Rob Maiden - Sea Swimming, Seal Rescue and Surfboarding
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into an exhilarating episode with Rob Maiden, a dedicated nature education guide at Airfield Estate, avid surfer, ocean lover, and former animal ...
Nollaig Butler - Wild camping, Whale song and Wilderness access
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nollaig Butler, a renowned outdoors influencer passionate about wild camping and the enchanting beauty of I...
Guardians of the land: Ireland's rare and endangered species in folklore
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the rich folklore surrounding Ireland's rare and endangered species. Discover how our nativefauna are celebrated as guardi...
Thin Places, Ancient Sites and Breathing Rocks
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thin places are places where the boundry between our world and the world of the other is at its thinnest. In this episode we discuss the importance of...
Adam Nugent - Education, Restoration and Conservation
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few people have the conection with nature that this weeks guest Adam has, a life long lover of the outdoors and someone who spends any free moment wok...
Finding Magic in Nature
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While nature is innately magical, this magic may have been lost to us in modern times. I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few years trying to fin...
Rewilding Romanticism
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at the concept of rewilding and how it has been impacted by the history of wilderness.
Introductions
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the feet on the soil podcast! Todays a pretty simple one, get to know a bit about me and the future of this podcast.