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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 journe... more

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For jazz drummer and composer Moses Boyd, home is more than where he lives – it’s the physical realisation of a generational dream.

Moses is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge from London’s jazz scene. He’s a two-time MOBO Award winner, no... more

Why do we feel homesick when we’re away? And why can it sometimes feel so unsettling when we finally find our way back?

Professor Susan J. Matt is a historian of emotions at Weber State University and the author of several books about our emotional ... more

Antiques dealer Will Fisher was obsessed with English country houses from age seven – a fascination that sparked a lifelong pursuit of beauty.

Will grew up in southeast London, the son of two working-class teachers, and persuaded his parents to take... more

For Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak, home isn't a physical place; it lives in the stories we tell.

Elif is an award-winning novelist, celebrated for writing about the lives of people on the margins. She has spent much of her life moving between... more

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Susan Matt
Historian of emotions at Weber State University and author of Homesickness: An American History
Weber State University
Episode: Why Do We Long for Home? | with Historian (of Emotions) Susan Matt
Will Fisher
Antiques dealer and co-owner of Jamb
Jamb
Episode: Will Fisher: The Boy Who Dreamed of Country Houses
Elif Shafak
British-Turkish novelist featured as a guest
Episode: Why Home Lives in the Imagination | with Turkish Novelist Elif Shafak
Dan Martensen
fashion and portrait photographer; founder of It's Bagels
Vogue, ID (photography work); It's Bagels
Episode: Dan Martensen: The Fashion Photographer Who Learned to Fit In
Amie McNee
writer and creative coach
Episode: Why Creativity Is a Human Need | With Amie McNee
Rose Wylie
Artist, 91 years old, discussed as a nonconformist house and studio inhabitant
Artist
Episode: Rose Wylie: Nonconformity, Ageing & the Beauty of an Unruly Home
Russell Foster
Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Is Your Home Keeping You Awake? Professor Russell Foster Rethinks the Rules of Sleep
Charlene Prempeh
Writer and creative consultant; founder of A Vibe Called Tech
A Vibe Called Tech; Financial Times columnist
Episode: Charlene Prempeh: Why More Space Isn’t the Key to a Happier Home
Lemn Sissay
Poet, playwright and broadcaster
Guest on Homing
Episode: Lemn Sissay: What Happens When Home Rejects You?

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Matt Gibberd
Host of Homing

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • True Love!

    A new episode pops up and I smile. Pressing play once I started to cook supper. I just LOVE hearing how people (mostly I’ve never heard of) embrace life in their homes. The connection to their lives, a life lived, personality, love’s. A joy listen! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCPSA24
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is my favourite podcast it’s such a gentle and informative exploration of home and life. Absolutely love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loeliybla
    Australia2 months ago
  • Thank you….

    Thank you Matt and team for such an informative and beautifully presented way of learning. Your guests are always so thought provoking and honest. I love listening and as someone who has / continues to battle with mental health challenges, your podcast helps a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robdavey5
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Bring on the paywall

    Loved this podcast until it brought in the paywall to hold back from people who don’t have the same level of disposable income as others. Plus the change in focus with the ‘hoping’ shift is boring. It’s more about people than place now

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ohaihowru
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Loving the new direction of the show 💕

    Really enjoying the variety of guests and topics. Love listening to this pod on my commute. Thanks Matt!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaisyPod6
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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High-quality production and a soothing, reflective tone.
The host listens deeply and guides with empathy, not questions.
Guests bring candid personal stories, making spaces feel alive.
Thoughtful, intimate conversations that feel like a warm, design-forward chat.

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#37
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#214
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#54
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#243
Italy/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#47
New Zealand/Arts
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#64
South Africa/Arts

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Why Do We Long for Home? | with Historian (of Emotions) Susan Matt
Q: Can homesickness be a sort of helpful thing in some ways? What can it tell us about where we belong, or how can we interpret it positively?
Matt says homesickness can reveal valuable ties to people, places and community. Rather than treating it as a flaw, people can recognize what the feeling says about their need for connection, while understanding that going back may not restore the past.
Why Do We Long for Home? | with Historian (of Emotions) Susan Matt
Q: When did we flip this narrative and decide that this idea of being attached to our homeland is something that we needed to grow out of somehow?
Matt says the shift began in the late 19th century, when adaptation was framed as a sign of being more evolved, and grew through the 20th century as corporations and the military expected people to move. Homesickness came to be treated as immaturity or maladjustment.
Will Fisher: The Boy Who Dreamed of Country Houses
Q: How does it affect your everyday life now?
Fisher says the experience still contributes to feeling like an outsider, but meditation helps him find inner peace. He hopes what he went through has made him more empathetic toward others facing mental health difficulties.
Will Fisher: The Boy Who Dreamed of Country Houses
Q: What have you found out about yourself, looking back on yourself as a child, what do you make of that?
Fisher says he was diagnosed with dyslexia, was described as hyperactive when young, and is considering whether ADHD may help explain his difficulties with memory, focus and organization.
Why Creativity Is a Human Need | With Amie McNee
Q: What does a home look like that supports your creative process?
A space that feels safe and private, with materials left out for quick access, and boundaries that allow for focused time with a balance of social interaction.

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What is Homing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, design-leaning interview show that centers on the meaning of home, belonging, and memory. Across episodes, conversations weave personal life stories with insights from architecture, art, food, and wellbeing to explore how spaces shape emotions, identity, and relationships. Notable is the host's empathetic, curious style that often surfaces intimate, practical takeaways about how to craft spaces that nourish people. Listeners tend to be design-curious and interested in human-centered storytelling, often drawn to guests who connect place with memory, care, and community.

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Recent guests on Homing include:

1. Susan Matt
2. Will Fisher
3. Elif Shafak
4. Dan Martensen
5. Amie McNee
6. Rose Wylie
7. Russell Foster
8. Charlene Prempeh

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