Outward Bound and Me

Outward Bound & Me is a fortnightly podcast where host Dylan Carroll speaks with Outward Bound alumni from across the decades. Each episode delves into powerful stories of life before, during, and after their time on course—from personal breakthroughs to hilarious moments in the wild. Whether you’re a former participant, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about how adventure shapes lives, this podcast offers inspiration, reflection, and a deeper look into the legacy of Outward Bound since 1941.

Outward Bound and Me is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Outward Bound and Me, a education show with 9 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #8

  Soundtrack of Our Lives – Jeremy Marsh on a family legacy, finding his rhythm, and topping the global music charts

  Aug 6, 202648 minS1

  Host Dylan Carroll sits down with music industry executive Jeremy Marsh for a captivating episode of Outward Bound and Me . Before launching a stellar 40-year career leading major record labels like RCA, Virgin, and Warner Music Group, where he produced superstars like Take That and Annie Lennox, guided stars like Madonna, Prince and REM, as well as giving a certain Simon Cowell his first break, Jeremy attended Outward Bound Aberdyfi as a 13 year old, in 1973. Jeremy’s connection to Outward Bound was founded through his father, Ted ‘Direct Action’ Marsh, a Royal Marine veteran who helped establish Outward Bound Malaysia in 1954, before joining OBT UK as a Board member who oversaw the organisation’s property expansion. Jeremy reflects on being sent to the Welsh coast, experiencing the solo expedition in woodland, and learning to navigate team dynamics as an only child. He explains how the resilience, self-awareness, and emotional toolkit gained during his days in Aberdyfi provided a lifelong anchor throughout a fast-paced and influential career in the music industry. From steering renown artist’s careers, to co-founding his latest venture ‘Breaking Wave Group’, Jeremy reflects on how early Outward Bound experiences built a foundation of adaptability, which formed a soundtrack for an incredible lifetime journey of music and creativity.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #7

  ‘Mindfully Machiavellian’ - Professor Phil Harris on academia, entrepreneurialism, giving-back, and a lifetime of learning

  Jul 22, 202637 min

  In this episode of Outward Bound and Me, Dylan sits down with academic trailblazer Professor Phil Harris to explore his journey before and after his life-changing Outward Bound course. Phil reflects on his upbringing in Middlesex and Birkenhead, leaving school at 16 for jobs at Radio Luxembourg and a bustling flour mill on the docks, before his employer, the non-conformist Joseph Rank, sponsored him to attend his Outward Bound course at the Moray Sea School in 1970. Phil describes the conditions in Morayshire in November that year, learning to swim at Gordonstoun, and the adrenaline of helping man an auxiliary lifeboat to rescue a stranded fishing vessel, all of which took him out of his shell. He credits this intense experience as key to unlocking his leadership potential, which after Outward Bound drove him to organise a local trade union branch, serve as student union president at York University, and eventually transition from corporate industry to a highly distinguished international career in academia. Now a Professor Emeritus and leading authority on political marketing, lobbying, and Machiavellian marketing, Phil discusses how Outward Bound’s core values of resilience, self-reliance, and public service, shaped his lifelong passion for enabling others, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Considering Phil’s extensive career, it was a joy to hear how Outward Bound played a part in driving his career, his values, and the desire to encourage and develop others: “Outward Bound inspires others, and it enables. It's the enablement that I'm really passionate about. It's like you give people depth to do something else, and at different times you don't know that you need that depth. I think we're all looking for things that motivate us or allow us to put back, and I think the Outward Bound is one of those organisations, and it was set up on those sorts of values”.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #6

  Arriving Where it Started – Biddy Brown, Joan Clark, and the woman who blazed a 75 year trail.

  Jun 18, 202647 min

  Step back in time with guest host Nat Jackson , for a profoundly nostalgic and historic episode of Outward Bound and Me . 2026 celebrates a monumental milestone: 75 years since the first Outward Bound course exclusively for girls took place. To mark this special occasion, Nat sits down with Biddy Brown and Joan Clark , two extraordinary nonagenarian icons who were there in Eskdale in 1951, when history was made. Their pioneering month in the mountains paved the way, and altered the trajectory, for many other young woman who followed in their footsteps. At a time of rationing, where strict gender stereotypes were deep rooted, two intrepid teenagers were packing up home-knitted gloves and borrowed boots to face the rugged Lake District. Biddy recalls a sheltered farm life where she had never even seen a mountain, and Joan shares vivid memories of growing up during the London Blitz, watching doodlebugs from her playground. Together with Nat, they re-live the sheer magic of that four-week course, the legendary mountain breakfasts, the freezing nights (and frozen boots) in doorless bivvies, and the lifelong confidence, resilience, careers, families, fun and adventure that followed. The ladies of Eskdale share stories of scaling Napes Needle, carrying fragile logbooks through life, and staying in touch with fellow pioneers for decades. Joan reflected on the seminal course: “It's a competition against yourself at Outward Bound. It was up to you whether you improved or not. It's a good foundation for life”. This special episode is a beautiful reminder that the wilderness doesn't care about gender; it only asks you to discover who you are.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #5

  Reaching New Heights - Matt Gupwell on neurodiversity, self-regulation, and empowering others to understand their journeys.

  Jun 4, 202642 minS0

  <p>In this thought provoking episode of Outward Bound and Me, Dylan Carroll sits down with alumnus Matt Gupwell to explore the lasting impact of a three-week Outward Bound residential course in Aberdyfi back in 1989. Matt explains how, after 35 jobs (of which he was dismissed from 30 of them), a late diagnosis of neurodiversity led to a better understanding of self, and a career as a neurodiversity speaker, trainer and mentor with blue-chip companies and the NHS.</p><p> </p><p>Matt shares vivid memories of his time at Aberdyfi, where instructors recognised strengths in him that he couldn’t yet see...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #4

  Finding the Spotlight - Arianna McCulloch on discovering self-belief in the wild and the courage to change direction.

  May 21, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Outward Bound and Me, alumna Arianna McCulloch explains how an epiphany during her Skills for Life expedition at Outward Bound Loch Eil in 2019, led to a moment of clarity and redirection. Facing the daunting prospect of returning to an unsettled home in a wee Scottish Boarder fishing village, she decided to seek the bright lights, and a different future.</p><p> </p><p>“It was the first time in my life that I had so much clarity on something. It felt like I had a cloud of smoke over my head, and then it was the...

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.