Personal Landscapes
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 82
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
ryan.murdock@gmail.com
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Host
Ryan Murdock - Writer and traveler who hosts conversations with writers, publishers, and travelers about books centered on place.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Sara Wheeler - Jan Morris’s Writing And Life, Welsh Nationalism, And The Themes Of Longing And Contradiction In Her Work.
Andrea Wulf - George Forster’s Pacific Journey, His Early Ideas About Polynesian Migration And Cultural Equality, And His Later Life.
Rory MacLean - Grief, Cross-cultural Ideas About The Afterlife, Religious Rituals, And The Relationship Between Ancient Traditions And Modernity.
Colin Thubron - Russia’s Landscape And National Psyche, Asian Borderlands, Remote Communities, And Travel Under Political Surveillance.
Tom Feiling - Japan’s Aging Population, Overwork, Solitude, Depopulated Villages, And Social And Economic Change.
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Episodes
Ask Me Anything (AMA) #2
October 02, 2026
Thank you to all those who submitted questions. There were more than I expected. I hope you find this interesting.Watch the video for:* an update on the future of Personal Landscapes — and a change in direction* behind the scenes glimpses into what it takes to produce each episode* questions about my own writing and travels* travel advice* …and moreI’m happy to do another one of these anytime. I didn’t realize so many people were interested. Please don’t hesitate to suggest it — or to remind ...
Paul Theroux on the road in Canada
September 22, 2026
We’re talking about Canada today, a place I know a little something about. My homeland is the subject of Paul Theroux’s newest travel book.Like Canada, True North is vast and it covers too much ground to summarize in a podcast. This is a glimpse into the creation of the book, with many digressions along the way.Paul Theroux is the author of some 20 travel books including True North: On The Road in Canada, The Great Railway Bazaar and Dark Star Safari, and 33 works of fiction including The Van...
Jan Morris with biographer Sara Wheeler
September 08, 2026
Jan Morris seemed to live multiple lives.She was a soldier at the end of the Second World War, and a globetrotting journalist with a knack for turning up in the middle of what would become historic events.She was a man — James Morris — and then a woman, undergoing gender-reassignment surgery in Casablanca at the age of forty-six.She hated being called a travel writer but she wrote remarkable books about place, and was one of the finest descriptive writers of her time.She also wrote celebrated...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Personal Landscapes?
Personal Landscapes is hosted by Ryan Murdock. Its publicly listed email is ryan.murdock@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Personal Landscapes?
The publicly listed email for Personal Landscapes: ryan.murdock@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Personal Landscapes have?
Podseeker estimates Personal Landscapes reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Personal Landscapes?
Personal Landscapes typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, travel writers, or biographers with a substantial published book about place, travel, exploration, geography, or cultural history. Common among recent guests: Published and critically credible books; Recognized expertise in travel writing, biography, exploration, or cultural history; A substantial new or recently relevant book providing a clear discussion angle. Recent guests include Sara Wheeler, Andrea Wulf, and Rory MacLean.
How hard is it to get booked on Personal Landscapes?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Personal Landscapes cover?
Recent episodes cover Travel Writing, Literature, Geography, Exploration, and Cultural History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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