Best Tom Jesson Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Young on Motor Learning in Golf 44:47

9d ago44:47

44:47

My guest on this episode is Adam Young, a golf instructor and author of the excellent book The Practice Manual. We discussed Adam’s personal journey in developing a unique task-oriented teaching style. He explained how his early experiences with textbook-based instruction led to physical injuries and frustration, prompting him to explore alternativ…

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The Garden That Changed Everything: Sue Kent's Journey (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 13:21

3M ago13:21

13:21

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Sue Kent, a gardener who turned personal challenges into a thriving career. Born with an upper limb disability, Sue developed innovative techniques, including using her feet for tasks traditionally done by hand. Her passion for horticulture has flourished over three decades in her stunning co…

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A whole new challenge with John Butcher, The Bee Gardener (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 20:39

3M ago20:39

20:39

John or as he's become known as 'The Bee Gardener' has become known for his passion for pollinators. His previous garden was featured on BBC Gardener's world, as well as several magazine publications due to it's experiential wildness, with overflowing borders that were buzzing with wildlife. Now he's taken on a whole new challenge, with a brand new…

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A blooming future with Jamie Langlands (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

Jamie Langlands is an award winning garden designer that I've been lucky to work with on a few occasions. I'm always blown away by his passion and focus on sustainability, the future generations and of course creatively with fantastic designs and ideas. I've wanted him to come onto the Sip & Sow podcast for a long time, so I was so pleased to final…

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Seeds of Hope with Collie Flowers (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Collie Flowers started as an idea in Nic's mind to make gardening information more accessible and easy to understand. Before she knew it, she'd started a business selling seeds, with a passion to be known for value and quality. Her love for gardening is part inherited from Hazel, mum to Nic, who's been gardening for as long as she can remember. In …

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The power of herbs with The Herb Society (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 11:29

4M ago11:29

11:29

In 1927 Hilda Leyel founded the Society of Herbalists, which would later become the Herb Society, with the aim of supporting the practice of herbal medicine in Britain. I didn't know about it until Barbara came up and chatted to me at Shrewsbury Flower Show, she was madly passionate about the power of herbs and what the society now does for people …

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A groovy story of resilience with Chris Jesson (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower show) 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

Chris Jesson, or better known as @GroovygardeningUK on Instagram, has become well known in our horticultural community, not least because of his down to earth, real personality and of course his unwaverering passion for gardening. He's not afraid to talk about some of the real, challenging moments, including living with Autism, and recent changes i…

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Dreaming of Dahlias with Jenny Williams (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 22:24

5M ago22:24

22:24

She's back, for a second sitting on the Sip & Sow podcast. Jenny joined me for a full episode earlier this year, where I visited the famous Laundry Garden in all of it's glory... but I was still left wanting to know more, especially when I knew Jenny was keeping a secret up her sleeves! All is revealed in this episode as she unveils her brand new c…

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The power within with Charlotte Spillane (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 28:03

5M ago28:03

28:03

When I was choosing who this weeks podcast guest would be, looking at all of the recordings from Shrewsbury Flower Show, Charlotte's was calling out to me. This episode feels like something we could all do with this week when it's wet and miserable, and one thing i know for sure is that Charlotte will cheer you up and make you think differently. As…

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Taking socials by storm with the Botanical Reprobates (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 15:17

6M ago15:17

15:17

The Botanical Reprobates, otherwise known as Alice & Annie, seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Before we knew it they were appearing on all of our screens with their quizzes and games. They've taken horticultural social media by storm, why? By simply being themselves, and we love it! Alice and Annie have an infectious way of just recording thems…

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Potty for pots with Tom's Yard (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 22:37

6M ago22:37

22:37

Thomas Pearson started his business at 23, totally new to Horticulture and with one sole passion for pots. In that time quite a lot has changed! He definitely never thought he'd see his pots on television, nor in some of the most famous gardens in the country. He's been in the Young Horticulturalist of the Year Awards, featured in famous horticultu…

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Fighting fires with Jonny Hincks (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show) 14:39

6M ago14:39

14:39

He seemed to appear out of nowhere just a few years ago, but now Jonny has become a household name with his comedy reels and his prestigious lawn. @gardenwithjonny makes gardening accessible, relevant and funny (with many people passive aggressively tagging in their husbands and wives into some of his reels). It's no surprise then that his accounts…

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Creating a community with Jenny Williams at The Laundry Garden 38:52

7M ago38:52

38:52

This is one garden that needs no introduction... and that's because it's become an internet phenomenon in it's own right. The Laundry Garden might have started with humble aspirations to create a beautiful walled garden, but it's since become a whole community. In this episode of the Sip & Sow Podcast, Jenny explains the moment she decided to share…

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Berry good: Inside the fruit farm with Moore Berries UK 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

Their family started out growing strawberry plants in Norfolk over 30 years ago, but for Toby and Imagen this is a brand new journey, as they're just one year into their own soft fruit farm. Previously only available to commercial growers, they wanted to let home growers buy from them directly too, cutting out the middleman (often many) of nurserie…

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Against all odds with Roz Chandler 33:56

8M ago33:56

33:56

This weeks podcast is a little bit special, many of you know that I met todays guest just one year ago, a relationship which initially started as a client, but soon blossomed into a deep friendship. Roz Chandler is a British Flower Farmer and owner of Field Gate Flowers, proudly supplying sustainable, seasonal blooms. This last year has been her mo…

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BONUS EPISODE: Sowing Inspiration with Leanne Wood 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

Okay, hands up, we had a little technical error when we were recording this weeks podcast, and for some reason our microphones didn't work when we recorded this section with Leanne. It sounded odd in the main episode, but we couldn't not let you hear it as a standalone bonus, because it's just such an inspirational conversation with one incredible …

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Sowing inspiration: LIVE from BBC Gardeners World Live 36:41

8M ago36:41

36:41

This weeks episode was recorded LIVE at BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC Birmingham, where I catch up with award winning garden designers Ben Shutler & Kim O'Brien, from the middle of their show gardens. Ben's garden is the first to feature chickens, in a unique run around the perimeter of the garden, whilst Kim's garden brings people together t…

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside QVC with Michael Perry 49:13

8M ago49:13

49:13

In a Sip & Sow exclusive, this week the one and only Michael Perry chats to me about his incredible journey in horticulture, including how he ended up on one of TV's biggest channels. "This is actually quite as big deal because they don't let people in very often... and I've never talked on a podcast about the QVC side of my career." says Michael a…

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Life in colour with Manoj Malde 52:29

8M ago52:29

52:29

The Sip & Sow Podcast is back for a brand new season! But one things for sure, the great conversations with inspiring horticultural guests are back, and I wanted to start with one that means a great deal to me and this podcast. Manoj Malde. Why? Because Manoj was actually the inspiration for me starting this podcast in the first place, after a conv…

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BONUS: The making of Sip & Sow 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

47:15

In this final bonus episode, to end series one of the Sip & Sow podcast, the tables are turned and gardener and close friend Adam Kirtland interviews Tom Coleman about what it took to put this first season together, why he did it in the way that he did, his favourite guests, locations and will it return for a second series... A note from Tom - Than…

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The king of DIY with Adam Kirtland 1:22:25

1+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Gardening is for everyone, no grand estates required. Whether you've got a sprawling backyard, a modest balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, there's room for a little green in your life. It's less about space and more about passion and creativity. You don't need fancy tools or expensive pots. With a dash of imagination and some DIY flair, you can t…

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The power of plants with The Glasshouse 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

The Glasshouse stands as an emblem of hope and transformation in the heart of London. This unique botanical project is not just about cultivating plants but also nurturing souls. Focused on supporting women in prison, The Glasshouse bridges the gap between confinement and reintegration into society. Amidst the city's hustle and bustle, this green h…

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A passion project with Niall McCauley 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

29:20

This week I'm recording the podcast inside one of the world's most famous department stores, Fortnum & Mason. I'm joined by Niall Gardens, who's flown over from Ireland to meet me. Niall is well known as a passionate gardener, tending to nature's wonders and teaching thousands on YouTube the art of planting, nurturing, and flourishing. He's also an…

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A push on plastic with Wool Pots 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

In a world drowning under the weight of plastic, our gardens and green spaces have not been spared. Each year, millions of plant pots contribute to our ecological crisis, casting a shadow on the vibrant tapestry of our horticultural legacy. But what if we could redefine the way we nurture nature? Can the fleece of sheep truly pave the way to a gree…

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Becoming the 'binfluencer' with Adam Marshall, Green Fingered City Boy 58:54

1+ y ago58:54

58:54

In a world where stunningly designed and curated gardens can steal the spotlight, I think there's something truly captivating and inspiring about the gardens that really resonate with our everyday lives. Especially on social media, Who can resist the charm of relatable, real gardening, in homes just like ours - where we can discover the DIY hacks t…

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Inspired by nature with 'Madaher' 1:09:50

1+ y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

This weeks guest is a creative double act, Caroline & Davinder Madaher, who have become famous for their floral textile designs inspired by nature and flowers. They’ve had an extensive career, working all over the world from New York to Yorkshire, creating floral textile designs that have graced the highstreet in fashion, homeware and more. Now wit…

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Sowing seeds for the future with Lee Connelly 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Today’s guest is Lee Connelly, or you might know him as The Skinny Jean Gardener. Lee has been passionately plugging children’s gardening for years, as a BBC Blue Peter presenter, on stage, around the world, in his book, and recently lobbying here in the UK government to get gardening back on the curriculum. We sat down in his garden, on what turne…

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Breaking boundaries with Daisy Payne 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

48:26

In this weeks episode Tom visits Daisy Payne, best known as the gardening presenter on ITV This Morning. Daisy started her horticultural journey long before that though - documenting her ups and downs on instagram and making growing stuff accessible for everyone, before being spotted by an ITV producer, who wanted to help her to continue breaking d…

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Laying foundations with Andy Peasgood 59:30

1+ y ago59:30

59:30

This weeks podcast has taken me to Glasgow to meet Andy Peasgood. A gardener who’s passionate about new build homes coming with great foundations and garden spaces, to encourage those who buy them to grow and getting them off to the best start. We also chat about what it’s really like gardening ‘up north’, with delayed seasons and tougher condition…

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Make it flourish with Cara Thompson 1:03:24

1+ y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

This week Tom is chatting to Cara Thompson, or you’ll probably know her as ‘make it flourish’ - After years being creative as a TV art director, working on the likes of Eastenders, Cara found herself in the middle of lockdown as a new mum, struggling with not seeing friends and family. She focussed on transforming her garden that Summer… and in the…

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Growing up gardening with Chris Hull 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

54:37

Growing up surrounded by hard workers and a family passionate about gardening, Chris caught the bug from a young age, working through any job going and grafting hard, Chris eventually launched his own business Greenbook Landscape Design. In 2021 Chris answered a casting call to join BBC Garden Rescue, now on season 9, Chris stars alongside gardenin…

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Sip & Sow trailer 2:41

1+ y ago2:41

2:41

When we garden, we grow. But more than just plants and flowers, we sow inspiration and creativity. This brand new podcast, launching soon, explores new perspectives on gardening, innovation, artistry and individuality. Hosted by Tom Coleman, self taught gardener, creator and social media expert. Tom chats to those who are making huge strides in our…

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Greg Lehman on Cognitive Functional Therapy 39:54

2y ago39:54

39:54

My guest for this podcast is Greg Lehman. Greg is a physical therapist, chiropractor, and researcher. Our main subject was a new study that found very positive results for Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT). I thought Greg would be a good guy to ask about the strengths and weaknesses of the study, and how to interpret its meaning in light of the br…

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The mechanisms of radicular pain, with Annina Schmid [Repost!] 54:59

2y ago54:59

54:59

We’re still working on the cover design for our upcoming book Understanding Sciatica - a frustratingly long back-and-forth process with the designer that I wish I’d started much earlier… In the meantime, I thought I’d re-send this podcast that Annina and I recorded in September 2020. It’s still the most popular episode of the pod. Might nerve pain …

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Movement Lesson: Walking on the Sit Bones 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

Today’s podcast is a 15-minute movement lesson you can do in a chair. It's a novel way to get the pelvis and spine moving, and bring some awareness to how they coordinate to keep you comfortable and balanced. It involves walking the sit bones over the base of your chair as if they were feet. Maybe the best alternative to getting up and going for a …

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Leigh Egger on Coordination Training for Sport 59:52

2y ago59:52

59:52

Leigh Egger is a physiotherapist and trainer working as head of performance at Feyenoord Rotterdam, a Dutch professional soccer club. I first became interested in Leigh’s work because he had extensive knowledge about applying the ideas of Frans Bosch to athletic training and injury prevention. Bosch is the author of two fascinating books on movemen…

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Tom Jesson on Sciatica 1:14:24

2+ y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

My guest for today’s podcast is Tom Jesson. Tom is a physiotherapist and author of a two excellent books related to nerve root pain: Sciatica: The Clinician’s Guide and Cauda Equina: The MSK Clinician’s Guide. He also writes a newsletter on nerve root pain here. I highly recommend Tom’s writing because it is well-researched, easy to read, and respe…

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Mark Miller on Predictive Processing 1:03:48

3y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

If you are interested in predictive processing, you should definitely listen to this podcast. It’s an interview with Mark Miller, a philosopher and cognitive scientist who studied under John Vervaeke and did his PhD with Andy Clark. I've read a bunch of Mark’s papers on using predictive processing to understand psychopathology, well-being, addictio…

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Movement Lesson on Variable Sitting Posture 16:05

3y ago16:05

16:05

The podcast today features a 15-minute Feldenkrais-style movement lesson that you can do while sitting in a chair. It's a progression from a couple other sitting lessons which you can find here and here. (You can do the lessons in any order by the way.) Each lesson is about expanding you're sitting “vocabulary”, by which I mean all the different co…

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Christopher Johnson on Sport and Injury 58:42

3y ago58:42

58:42

Christopher Johnson is a physical therapist, performance coach, international speaker, published researcher, and elite triathlete. I consider Chris to be a world-class source of information about the connection between movement and pain, especially in the context of endurance running. He knows all the research, has years of experience working with …

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John Kiely on Robust Running 1:08:48

3y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

My guest on the podcast today is John Kiely. John is a senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, Institute for Coaching and Performance. I've been reading John’s research for several years now and his papers are always very interesting and fun. He's written on a wide variety of subjects like running, coordination, periodization and t…

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How to Relax Your Shoulders While Sitting 18:55

3y ago18:55

18:55

For this week’s episode of the podcast I have a 15-minute movement lesson you can do while sitting in a chair. The goal is to release unnecessary tension in the shoulders and neck. Based on the Feldenkrais Method. If you are enjoying these movement lessons, stay tuned for a coming announcement about a new series of online classes starting in Januar…

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Joletta Belton on Chronic Pain From the Patient Perspective 1:18:44

3+ y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Joletta Belton writes and speaks about her experience with chronic pain, so that clinicians and researchers can understand the patient perspective. I’ve heard her speak several times at pain conferences in San Diego and Oslo, and each time she had one of the most informative and engaging presentations. Joletta is co-chair of IASP’s Global Alliance …

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Rob Gray on How We Learn to Move 1:09:16

3+ y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Rob Gray is an expert on motor learning, especially as applied to sports. I’ve been following his research for years, as well as his excellent Perception & Action Podcast, which is one of the best sources of online information about skill acquisition for sports. Rob is an associate professor and undergraduate program chair in human systems engineer…

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Tasha Stanton on Pain and Illusion 57:37

3+ y ago57:37

57:37

Dr. Tasha Stanton is a physiotherapist and a clinical scientist. After completing her PhD at the University of Sydney, she did post-doctoral work under the mentorship of professor Lorimer Moseley. She now leads her own research group as a senior research fellow at the University of South Australia Adelaide, studying perception, multisensory integra…

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Kieran O'Sullivan on Pain and Client Education 56:39

3+ y ago56:39

56:39

In this episode I talked with Kieran O’Sullivan, a senior lecturer at the University of Limerick in Ireland, about his back pain research and his experience as a physical therapist helping people in chronic pain. I have been following Kieran’s research and writing for many years, and I've always been struck by its relevance and clarity. He does a g…

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Sciatica Story with Harris Ashraff 1:01:21

3+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Thanks for reading the 38th edition of my newsletter. This newsletter tracks my research as I write a book about lumbar radicular pain! EDIT - The sound quality of this podcast is quite poor - you have been warned. I will try to transcribe it one day. This edition, it’s my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Ash, a project manager from Chenn…

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Movement Lesson #2 on Sitting Posture 13:33

3+ y ago13:33

13:33

Here’s the second of a series of lessons to help you sit with more comfort. The first focused on flexion/extension movements, this one is more about side bending. You don’t have to do the lessons in order, but they go well together. Let me know what you think in the comments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscr…

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Nick Winkelman on Language and Movement 59:52

3+ y ago59:52

59:52

Today's episode features an interview with Nick Winkleman, the author of the excellent book The Language of Coaching, which gets my highest recommendation for books on the science and practice of developing movement skill. It’s really a great book, and if you like this blog you would like the book, no question. Nick is currently head of athletic pe…

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Movement Lesson on Sitting Posture 11:27

3+ y ago11:27

11:27

For today’s podcast I am providing a ten minute Feldenkrais-style movement lesson. The goal is to explore different ways to sit with comfort in a chair, mostly though variable flexing and extending of the spine. Enjoy and let me know what you think. (Credit to Umberto Salvagnin for cat pic.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w…

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