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Wild Words

Richard Smith

An exploration of storytelling in its simplest form. Like field notes stuffed into the lid of your rucksack or sitting around the fire after a long day outdoors. Each episode is a story shared from time spent in beautiful, wild places. No interviews, no conversation. Just stories, written and read. 


Stories of connection, adventure, reflection and experience. Shaped by travel, nature and time spent outside. Each episode features a different voice and different journey. Inviting listeners into moments to be quietly remembered. 

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  • 5 episodes
  • Avg 17 min
  • English
  • S1 · E5
    September 6 · 12 min

    Ep5: Alice Sainsbury

    Today’s storyteller is Alice Sainsbury. Alice cultivates narratives that interweave sustainability, inclusivity, and is an advocate for healing amongst nature. Alice invites us to join her as she explores the idea of pilgrimage and slowing down aswell as reminding us of the importance of letting things be. So take a seat by the fire and let’s join Alice and Albie on their pilgrimage.

  • S1 · E4
    August 23 · 24 min

    Ep4: Immy Sykes

    Today’s storyteller is Immy Sykes. Immy’s story is a personal and honest account about the power of journeys in the outdoors and their ability to offer connection where it otherwise might be difficult to find. So take a seat by the fire and join Immy and her dad as they cycle 100 miles from holyhead to Chester. Over to Immy…

  • S1 · E3
    August 2 · 9 min

    Ep3: Jim Marsden

    Today's episode comes from Jim Marsden. Jim is a photographer and writer. He embraces analogue film photography and all that it offers. His work is… timeless and captures connection with people and landscape in a very special light. Join Jim as he explores Dartmoor in search of wilderness.

  • S1 · E2
    July 27 · 8 min

    Ep2: Richard Smith

    In this episode I share a short love letter to Assynt, myth and legend. And what it can feel like to explore beautiful places with a four legged friend. So, take a seat by the fire and let's dive in.

  • S1 · E1
    July 24 · 31 min

    Ep1: Ian Finch

    This story comes from Ian Finch. Ian is a guide and storyteller through and through. He’s passionate about narrative led photography and film making, and unearthing real stories that connect people, culture and landscape all over the world. This story takes us on a coast to coast journey on foot through Glen Affric. Along the way we meet some of people working to understand and protect these special places. It also explores themes of grief and our place amongst the natural cycles of nature.

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