INSIDE AND OUTSIDE: A Little Nature + Lots of Pop Culture with Jessica Murnane
Jessica Murnane
Jessica Murnane
I'm your host, Jessica Murnane (author and horticultural therapy practitioner) – who is equally obsessed with the healing power of nature and the healing power of watching TV in bed. And I'm merging those two worlds together on Inside and Outside. Each week, my guest and I first discuss an OUTSIDE thing, like our first nature memory, how gardening can change the brain, and the rise of birding. Then we cover an INSIDE thing, like a show we're binging, the latest internet gossip, and pop culture news. Head to baskergardens.com for all the show notes for each episode!
Dec 9
In this episode, we discuss if celebrities actually do their own gardening, why fashion journalists aren't always the most "fasionable", and if Facetuning is an art or out of control. About this week's guest: Emily is the founder of I Heart Mess, a roundup of the best of the worst celebrity fashion, on Substack and YouTube. She is a contributing writer for numerous publications, including i-D , New York , and the New York Times . She is also the co-founder of the Lowbrow Book Club and co-host of the podcast Mess World. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Emily's Work: I Heart Mess Newsletter + YouTube Mess World Podcast The Lowbrow Book Club Things we talked about: Celebrity Gardens via BHG Why Are So Many Celebrities Joining Substack? via ICYMI Podcast Inside the "10-Year Process" to Create Roses Named for Celebrities via Vanity Fair A Brief History of The Merkin via InStyle To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Dec 2
In this epsiode, we discuss how Ruby isn't into gardening (and how she connects with nature in her own way), how to deal with constant content (newsletters, social media, news, etc), and how the act of reading novels can bring back your attention span (and bring more joy). About this week's guest: Ruby is a journalist and author. Show notes! This week's sponsor: My July Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Ruby's Work: Website Sober Curious Sober Curious Reset Women Without Kids Material World, Mystical Girl Things we talked about: Flesh byDavid Szalay Books to TV / Movies 2025-26 To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Nov 25
About this week's guest: Akaya advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on faculty of the Just Economy Institute, is Lead Advisor at Third Act, and is founder of the New Universal Wisdom and Leadership Institute. She was President of Rockwood Leadership Institute for ten years, and directs the Thriving Roots Fund. Akaya received the 2020 Vision Award from Middlebury College, was one of Conscious Company's 30 World Changing Women of 2018, an Ella Award recipient from the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and served on the Alameda County Human Rights Commission. Akaya is deeply committed to working for a fair and equitable global society while infusing a sense of purpose, delight, and wonder into everything we do. Show notes! This week's sponsor: My July Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Start A Well-Being Garden Learn To Grow Cut Flowers Use code GROW for $5o off until December 1st Akaya's work: Website Third Act Just Economy Institute Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times Things we talked about: Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach Always Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin Becky Chamber books Dawn by Octavia Butler To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Nov 18
About this week's guest: Ally is a stylist and personal shopper. Her superpower is helping you find your style and the clothes to go with it. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code GROW for $50 off a one-on-one growing session. Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Ally: Personal styling site Substack Stuff we talked about: Historic magnolia trees removed for White House ballroom Massive Web—Home to More Than 100,000 Spiders All's Fair ExMas Oh. What. Fun. Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Nov 11
About this week's guest: Allison and her sisters, Elaine and Jacqueline, founded Le Prunier in 2018. Prior to the development of Le Prunier, Allison worked with companies such as Giorgio Armani, Mother Denim, and STX Entertainment. Her eye for design and genuine love for all things health + wellness has finally culminated into her most exciting project yet. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Start A Well-Being Garden Learn To Grow Cut Flowers Use code GROW for $5o off until December 1st Where you can find Allison: Le Prunier's website and IG Allison's IG Things we talked about: The Orchard Project Reality TV's Bad Boyfriend Is Angry Again. This Time, He's Yelling at Gavin Newsom via NYT The Guy You Love To Hate To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Nov 4
About this week's guest: Allie Lehman is the founder of Wonderly, a design and development studio. She also writes Huge Fan , a publication about fandom and business (it's part storytelling, part strategy, and always about the way fans shape what lasts). She's also an artist and illustrator and serves on the board of All People Arts. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter New session: Starting A Well-Being Garden Where you can find Allie: Wonderly Huge Fan Illustrations Things we talked about: American Iris Society North American Lily Society American Daffodil Society National Chrysanthemum Society American Begonia Society American Peony Society The Story Behind Wayfair via Business Insider Zingerman's Community of Businesses Zingerman's Olive Oils To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Oct 28
About this week's guest: Clare is the Garden Editor at House & Garden magazine and a freelance garden journalist. After starting her career in book publishing, she spent nine years at Gardens Illustrated magazine (1996-2005), latterly as Editor. As well as writing about plants and gardens, Clare has always gardened herself, first on an allotment in London, and now in her garden in West Berkshire. She is the author of six books including most recently Pastoral Gardens (2024, Montgomery Press) and writes a weekly column on Substack. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The Website Myles Trudell Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Clare: Website House & Garden Create Academy Pastoral Gardens Substack Instagram Knepp Castle Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith Salvia 'Phyllis' Fancy ' Slow Horses Chrysanthemums RHS Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
Oct 21
About this week's guest: Amelia is a feminist writer, podcaster and producer. She is the founder of Softer Sounds podcast studio, and the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media. Her new book, Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media is out in fall 2025. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The Website Myles Trudell Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Amelia: Website Off The Grid podcast Softer Sounds Your Attention is Sacred (Except on Social Media) How To Do Nothing: Resisting The Attention Economy Bandcamp Free Little Library Ten Arguments For Leaving Your Social Media Account Right Now Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: hello@baskergardens.com
