Homing In

Design #68

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.

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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.

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Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and tinted moisturiser
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James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsession with boutique hotels
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Sumayya Vally: the South African architect on how growing up in a township defined her sense of place
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Tim Little: the owner of Grenson footwear on his journey from Adidas ad man to sole trader
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Jeremy Lee: the much-loved chef who grew up in a wedge of cheddar
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Duncan McLeod: the emotional story of an architect whose home is a source of magic and motivation
Nov 17, 2023 – 1:03:08
Jacqueline Rabun: the jewellery designer on why music, meditation and modernism are the cornerstones of life in Los Angeles
Nov 2, 2023 – 54:23
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Kevin Carmody: Architect
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Penny Martin: Editor
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Eudon Choi: Fashion Designer
Jun 23, 2022 – 36:56
Sarah Featherstone: Architect
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Laura Jackson: Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
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Margaret Howell: Designer
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Reggie Yates: Director
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Albert Hill: The Modern House Co-Founder
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Clare Wright: Architect
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Jay Osgerby: Designer
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Jeff Taylor: Founder, Courier Magazine
Mar 12, 2021 – 36:13
Ross Bailey: Entrepreneur
Dec 3, 2020 – 35:18
Simon Allford: Architect
Oct 29, 2020 – 39:11
Ab Rogers: Designer
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Charlie Casely-Hayford: Fashion Designer
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Michael Craig-Martin: Artist
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Recent Reviews

tangerinehair936

It is always an interesting conversation.

Matt Gibberd always seems to get the best out of his guests—because he is genuinely interested in what they have to say. Great reporting. Also good are the videos they do.
lpbgmm

Minor issue

Great show, but I find some of the more recent episodes slightly over-edited. I would rather hear natural pauses in speech than notice an edit point. Just my preference.
Olivia Joffrey

A uniquely personal, humanist approach

I am consistently moved by this podcast’s depth and sensitivity. There are so many reasons, it turns out, *why* our homes matter. Each guest is a leader in their field, but the quality of the questions always sheds the veneer of status to reveal the universal strands of what we humans need: belonging, shelter, beauty, community. Each episode of Homing In is a gift. (I hope one day you interview Adam Bray and perhaps Ricky Burdett.)
Home2024!

Wonderfully Inspiring

Each podcast is done with so much authenticity and the stories of each guest resonates. This podcast shows us that home is not only about beauty but of a feeling we all look to create and hold onto in our lives.
Outdoors_e

Latest venture, a winner

Just finished the episode with Ruth. What a fun conversation to listen to and laugh along with. This conversation was warm and full of insight into the places we live in.
Disgruntled BA traveller

Such a shame

Really interesting interviews but such a dreary host. The interviewe has a boring voise and his questions and comments are uninspired. Fortunately many ,though not all, of his guests manage to get past this
EmileStreet

Intriguing. Insightful. Inspiring.

After listening to the episode with Faye Toogood I was hooked and went back, listening to all episodes from oldest to newest. Pleased to see 2021's first episode released this week! Each episode is thoughtful and evocative, it's great fun to look up images of the houses being discussed. Veering away from the formulaic towards genuine conversations about universal themes such as our engagement with place, one's sense of wellbeing, and the importance of our lived environments The Modern House Podcast achieves a nice balance. It's well worth a listen.
Calita VV

Interesting and not loud!

Love it! I am fascinated by other people’s houses and see their ideas of home; with this podcast I do not intrude. A bonus: we get their verbalized perspectives. Perfect! Fantastic guests. Plus: Soft tones, not loud laughs or screeching voices, and beautiful English. Love it!! Again. Please keep podcasting 😃
Bird S.

Worth the time!

Such an incredible podcast where you really feel the spirit of the spaces and understand the real reason for good design. I haven’t heard such a good podcast in awhile!!!!
My favorite podcast ever

My favorite podcast ever

Absolutely phenomenal work
carnieann

Best Podcast

I L O V E this podcast. I listen to it, then I research the guests and they’re designs and anything connected to them! It has opened so many creative doors for me !
SarahB-D

Unique and wonderful

Each episode leaves me hungry for the next! Thank you!
BalletMum55

Very enjoyable and inspiring discussion

I‘be been enjoying your emails and house listings. Thanks to this podcast I discovered you’re on social media! I look forward to hearing future interviews here. It was like a breath of fresh air .