In conversation with Evangeline
We speak to musician, writer and shaman Evangeline about our relationship with the land and how that relates to how we travel.
The Flight Free Podcast
Welcome to the Flight Free podcast. Here you will find interviews with some of the people who have particularly inspired us with their flight free travels, or who have shared their knowledge and insight on all aspects of aviation and climate activism.
Scroll down for series from 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, featuring interviews and conversations with activists, travellers, business leaders, politicians, sports stars and more about all aspects of being flight free.
In conversation with Andrew Simons
Saillink founder Andrew Simons shares his plans for a new cross-channel ferry service by sailing boat.
In conversation with Philippa Robb
Transport campaigner Philippa Robb speaks to us about the difficult decision not to travel to South Africa after the death of her father.
In conversation with Edward Genochio
An adventure by bike and rail through the 33 countries on the interrail network, as told by Edward Genochio.
In conversation with Quintin Lake
Photographer, walker and adventurer Quintin Lake joins us to talk about his long-distance walking trips including around the coastline of Britain.
In conversation with Monisha Rajesh
Journalist, author and train travel aficionado Monisha Rajesh joins us to talk about her love of rail adventures and her upcoming book on sleeper trains.
In conversation with Emily Turner
Viral Twitter star Emily Turner came to fame earlier this year for riding local buses all the way from London to Edinburgh, using the £2 bus scheme. She tells us about her adventure.
In conversation with Damian Hall and Innes Fitzgerald
Joining us this month are runners Innes Fitzgerald, who refused to fly to Australia for the world cross country championships, and Damian Hall, co-founder of Green Runners.
In conversation with Helen Coffey
Helen Coffey, head of travel at The Independent, joins us to discuss her experience of taking the flight free pledge for the fourth year in a row.
In conversation with Emily Tulloh
Community engagement specialist Emily Tulloh chats to us about our new pledge options, and shares her own travel plans for 2023.
2022 series: Reflections on the year
We bring the full team together to talk about how the year has gone, and look ahead to plans for Flight Free 2023
2022 series: flight free across the generations
An intergenerational conversation between three guests, each giving a different perspective on reducing flying and responding to the climate crisis with positive actions.
2022 series: Education, academia and air travel
Should academics feel pressure to fly? What do field trips by air really teach us? We speak to Abi Whitefield from the University of St Andrews and Milan Klöwer from Oxford University Flying Less group.
2022 series: Greenwash and aviation
We invite Futerra's Solitaire Townsend and Stay Grounded's Anne Kretzschmar to discuss greenwash in the aviation industry.
2022 series: My home town
In a stay-at-home-travel special, members of the Flight Free UK team talk about what makes their home town so special.
2022 series: Sport and climate
Olympians Etienne Stott and Laura Baldwin join us to discuss the impact of sport upon the climate
2022 series: Aviation and wildlife
We explore the various impacts of aviation on wildlife with soil scientist and author Dr Jennifer Jones.
2022 series: Earth Day – invest in our planet
The Earth Day theme this year is 'invest in our planet'. We speak to two entrepreneurs about how we can create a green economy.
2022 series: Confessions of an eco-hypocrite
Self-confessed climate hypocrite Sami Grover joins us to discuss if our actions really do make a difference.
2022 series: Don't Look Up
Inspired by the recent film Don't Look Up, we speak to filmmaker Franny Armstrong and climate scientist Peter Kalmus about how we can inspire climate action through fiction.
2022 series: Could you be flight free in 2022?
In the first episode of our new series, we hear from people from all over the UK and Ireland about why they're taking the flight free pledge.
2021 series: Reflections on 2021
The Flight Free UK team reflects on 2021. We share our flight free travels and talk about the conversations we've had that have inspired others to stay grounded.
2021 series: Eco Anxiety
Climate activist and mental health advocate Tori Tsui joins Hemlata Pant, the founder of the Newtown Nature Club in Bristol, to discuss eco anxiety.
2021 series: COP26
Activist Mara de Pater joins us to talk about the upcoming climate conference COP26 and the campaign Rail to the COP.
2021 series: Voluntourism
Three members of the No White Saviors team in Uganda explain to us the issues surrounding voluntourism.
2021 series: Climate and the pandemic
What can the global coronavirus health crisis teach us about the climate crisis? We speak to Dr Sweta Chakraborty about how the pandemic and climate change are connected.
2021 series: Destination UK
International travel is pretty difficult right now, but why look anywhere else when there are so many fantastic parts of the UK to explore?
2021 series: Family and friends
It's harder not to fly when you have family abroad. We speak to Catherine, Seb and Bonnie about their experiences of travelling overseas to see family and friends.
2021 series: Activism
Sel from Grow Heathrow, Ian from GALBA and Alice from Sky Rebellion talk to us about their experiences as aviation activists.
2021 series: Behaviour change
Toni Vernelli from the Veganuary campaign shares her insights into how behaviour change works
2021 series: Social, racial and climate justice
Poppy Okotcha and Francisca Rockey join Armelle and Sunita from our team to discuss how climate justice relates to social and racial justice.
2021 series: Can we fly carbon neutral?
Ex-aerospace engineer Finlay Asher gives us the lowdown on how green technology may or may not enable us to fly carbon neutral
2021 series: Welcome to the New Year
To ring in the New Year, we speak to Dominick, Lenny, Jo, Lizzie and Gope about why they have made the #FlightFree2021 pledge
2020 series episode 12: reflections on 2020
Flight Free 2020 didn't work out at all the way we thought it would. Here, the whole team discusses what the year meant to them.
2020 series episode 11: business travel
CEO and businessman Gope Walker has clients and staff across three continents, and speaks to us about how it's possible to run a successful business without flying.
2020 series episode 10: cycle touring
For low-carbon travel, you can't beat the humble bicycle. We speak to Debs and Jo, two seasoned (but very normal) cycle tourers about the wonders of exploring on two wheels.
2020 series episode 9: a 2.3 tonne lifestyle
Science communicator Dr Emily Grossman joins us to discuss what action we need to take to reach a sustainable carbon footprint.Â
2020 series episode 8: stay-at-home travel
Is it possible to have genuine travel experiences close to home? The Independent's Helen Coffey and Steph Parker from Big World Small Pockets tell us about their lockdown travel discoveries.
2020 series episode 7: behaviour change
Steve Westlake from Cardiff University joins us to discuss behaviour change and how our individual actions can create a social shift.
2020 series episode 6: flight-free Europe
We hear from Dr Alexandra Jellicoe about why it's important to take action on the climate, enjoying the experience of travelling by train, the European destinations on our doorstep and the value of staying put.
2020 series episode 5: carbon offsets and green technology
We talk to Dr Roger Tyers about the viability of carbon offsetting and green technology in reducing emissions from aviation.
2020 series episode 4: transatlantic travel
Author and adventurer Kate Rawles discusses the merits of travelling by cargo ship across oceans, and what trans-Atlantic travel might look like in the future.
2020 series episode 3: climate science
We explore the science behind climate change with comedian Dr Matt Winning
2020 series episode 2: skiing by train
Planning your half term ski trip? Daniel Elkan, founder of SnowCarbon.co.uk, explains why it's so much better to travel to the slopes by train rather than by plane.
2020 series episode 1: New Year's Resolutions
What's your New Year's resolution? We speak to Maja Rosén from Sweden, whose resolution two years ago led to the creation of the Swedish flygfritt campaign and inspired Flight Free campaigns all around the world.
Interview: Iain Green, wildlife photographer
We speak to wildlife photographer Iain Green about his decision to stop flying 14 years ago, and how he had the wildlife experience of his career in his own back garden.
Interview: Etienne Stott, Olympic champion
We hear from Olympian Etienne Stott about taking action on climate change and why he's signed the Flight Free pledge.
Interview: Vipul Patel, entrepreneur
Vipul Patel, the organiser of Bath Green Drinks, chats with us about how we need to talk far more about the climate crisis, and how powerful it is to be a role model.
Interview: Lewis McNeill, campaigner
Environmental activist Lewis McNeill shares his experiences of flight-free travel to South America as well as long-distance coach journeys within Europe.
Interview: Molly Scott Cato, Green MEP
'The MEP who doesn't fly' talks to us about her political past and how she can do an international job without getting on an aeroplane