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Shaun Keaveny presents the travel podcast that isn't going anywhere. Not until we're convinced these destinations are worth getting off the sofa for.


Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny

Shaun Keaveny presents the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere. Not until we’re convinced these destinations are worth getting off the sofa for.

Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. With resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence on hand to check out the facts, we’ll be warming back up to all the travel we’ve missed for the past two years, and trying to decide if it’s worth the hassle. Is getting on a plane now too much for our wallets and carbon footprint, or is seeing the world and experiencing new cultures something we can’t afford to miss?

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Welcome to Your Place or Mine

In the first episode of Your Place or Mine, comedian and writer Sarah Kendall joins Shaun Keaveny to try and convince him to go on a trip to her hometown, the coal-mining city of Newcastle, Australia. The cafe culture and oceanside bathing pools sound tempting - but will Shaun actually commit to the day-long flight? 

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Sarah Kendall: Newcastle, Australia

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

In this episode, comedian Daliso Chaponda pitches a trip to his favourite ‘beautiful, backward place’: Lilongwe in Malawi. Safaris, stillness and starry skies beckon Shaun - but what about the Black Mambas? 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Daliso Chaponda: Lilongwe, Malawi

Food writer and chef Ching He Huang tries to tempt Shaun to the bustling city of Taipei. Will the promise of stunning skyscrapers, extraordinary museums and delicious food be enough to get Shaun off his sofa and all the way to the island of Taiwan? 

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Ching He Huang: Taipei, Taiwan

Award-winning musician and lead singer of Elbow, Guy Garvey has toured the world, but his destination of choice is New York City. The undeniably impressive Manhattan Island certainly has the architecture, culture and people to inspire a songwriter - but can Shaun get over the lack of a decent curry or a cup of tea? 

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Guy Garvey: New York City, USA

Award-winning actor, writer, presenter and comedian Aatif Nawaz has travelled the globe, notably for his work as a cricket commentator for the iconic Test Match Special. But Lahore in Pakistan is where he feels like he’s home. Can the city’s stunning Mughal architecture and extraordinary array of delicious food and cultural experiences tempt Shaun to Pakistan? 

Your Place or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series, listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Aatif Nawaz: Lahore, Pakistan

Comedian, writer and producer Sikisa has a home in many people’s dream destination: The Caribbean island of Barbados. White sands, music wafting through warm air and rum in the sun - this trip sounds so far up Shaun’s street that it’s parked on his drive. But will the cost, hurricanes and not being allowed to wear camo print (yes, really, it’s a rule) put him off?

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Sadia Akhtar and Proinsias O’Coinn

Sikisa: Saint John, Barbados

Professional dancer and TV presenter Janette Manrara was born and raised in The Sunshine State of Florida, specifically Miami. With the beach on its doorstep, the sounds of salsa music throughout the streets and the smell of Cuban coffee in the air, you would think Shaun wouldn’t need convincing to visit this little corner of heaven. But having had one particularly traumatic visit to Miami many years ago, Janette will have her work cut out for her. 

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producer: Proinsias O’Coinn

Janette Manrara: Miami, USA

Beloved TV presenter Michaela Strachan sets about trying to convince Shaun that Cape Town is worth leaving London for. With zip-lining, hikes, whale watching and wine amongst the many attractions to this part of South Africa, does Shaun think he could muster up the energy to embrace all that Cape Town has to offer?

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Michaela Strachan: Cape Town, South Africa

Multi-million viewed TikTok star and bilingual comedian Tatty Mcleod grew up in Brittany, France. A stunning former medieval kingdom with coastal charm and Celtic roots akin to Cornwall, plus French food and better weather. Sounds idyllic. But how might the locals and holidaying Parisiennes feel about Shaun rocking up with his family? 

Your Place Or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny it’s worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle. 

Across the series listeners will be able to figuratively globe-trot to a new destination, as guests share a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Iszi will be on hand to check out the facts during the podcast’s metaphorical tour of its visitors’ much-loved locations. 

With all the missed travel these past two years, Your Place Or Mine will explore whether getting back on a plane is too much for our wallets and limited carbon budgets, or if seeing the world and experiencing global cultures is something we can’t afford to miss. 

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. 

Producers: Proinsias O’Coinn and Jen Whyntie

Tatty Macleod: Carnac, France

It’s cold and it’s grey out there right now, so time to start planning your holiday. Welcome to Shaun’s mini travel guides, to warm you up before Series 2. In this guide, Shaun and resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence share the wildest places to see some of nature’s most amazing creatures, from swimming pigs to some esteemed tortoises. 

The animals they recommend seeing include:
- Beach penguins, South Africa
- Galapagos tortoises
- Malawi Lake flies
- Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) of Madagascar
- Swimming pigs in the Bahamas

Your Place or Mine is the travel podcast that isn’t going anywhere - not until guests can convince Shaun Keaveny that their choice is worth getting off the sofa for. Each week a familiar face will try to persuade Shaun and Iszi that jetting off to their favourite destination is worth the hassle.

Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producers: Becca Bryers and Hannah Hufford

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