Catherine meets a cabbie who talks about family, being a Londoner and family strife. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising. Catherine’s been travelling and recording since 2014. Be transported to places a...
Jul 01, 2025•13 min•Ep. 208
Catherine and Pepper talk family and celebrity on a summery walk to Grantchester. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising. Catherine’s been travelling and recording since 2014. Be transported to places arou...
Jun 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 207
Catherine’s Lincoln night out draws to a close with a beautiful chat about identity and pride. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising. Catherine’s been travelling and recording since 2014. Be transported t...
Jun 17, 2025•12 min
Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising. Catherine’s been travelling and recording sin...
Jun 10, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Catherine meets a very dapper man, who has a family story which touches history in an extraordinary way. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic o...
Jun 03, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Catherine meets a woman, coming to terms with some huge news. If you or someone you know is coping with a cancer diagnosis, The Macmillan Support Line is a good place to find some help. -- This week’s episode includes a paid advertisement for Better Help. You can get your exclusive discount as a Where Are You Going listener using the link www.betterhelp.com/going to start your therapy journey and become your best self. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and unco...
May 27, 2025•13 min
Catherine meets a man who has come ‘home’ after many years. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tr...
May 20, 2025•8 min
This week’s episode includes a paid advertisement for Better Help. You can get your exclusive discount as a Where Are You Going listener using the link www.betterhelp.com/going to start your therapy journey and become your best self -- Catherine takes Pepper on a walk down a stream and ends up meeting a farmer and a gardener. All before 7.30 am! Transition Cambridge -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Name...
May 13, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Catherine chats to people in a Birmingham bus queue, who are supporting each other’s dreams to come true. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic ...
May 06, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 201
This episode contains some details which you might find shocking and a bit disturbing. It is probably not suitable for young ears. Catherine visits the sleepy Fens and hears about dangerous jobs, new life and some romance. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --...
Apr 29, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Catherine meets people taking a break and doing some window shopping. She talks about missing home, secret work and how to make the best Cameroonian food! -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes ...
Apr 22, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Catherine is pottering around the sunny Fenland village of Leverington, where the social club is hosting a christening party and the village shop is busy. She meets a man running errands for his neighbour, who shares about a lifetime of true love. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, P...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 198
An afternoon in sunny Birmingham and Catherine ends up meeting two very cheerful mates who talk about being work pals and getting *massive* tattoos! ... This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Better Help. If this show is about anything it is about the power of connection, and the joy of talking to others: a perfect podcast, then, to talk about the benefits of therapy. BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more acces...
Apr 08, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Stories from wintery Cardiff, when the air was freezing thick snow covered the city. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downr...
Apr 01, 2025•7 min
Catherine meets a man whose army upbringing has left him longing for roots and community. Wherever you are going online, Surfshark protects your personal information, defends your devices against viruses and malicious software, and guarantees the security of your emails, credit cards, and other sensitive data. Surfshark can even save you money on flights and hotel bookings by eliminating location-based price differences. It’s a secret travel hack that’s always in your back pocket. It comes with ...
Mar 25, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Catherine joins the after party with Newcastle fans waiting for their trains at King’s Cross station. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Better Help. If this show is about anything it is about the power of connection, and the joy of talking to others: a perfect podcast, then, to talk about the benefits of therapy. BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world’s largest...
Mar 18, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 194
We are approaching our 200th episode and 2nd birthday on WAYG! Lots of exciting things have happened in the last two years, including the launch of our club. Branded bags should arrive in time for our anniversary, so keep your eyes peeled. I have had a wonderful time travelling far and wide to collect stories for the show. They all stick with me and all I have to do is hear one sentence on tape and I can remember exactly where I was and who I was talking to! I would love to carry on for years to...
Mar 17, 2025•2 min
Catherine walks along Salford Quays in the spring sunshine, and meets a man who talks about dreams, pragmatism and a Grandmother’s love. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by the Virtual Private Network (aka VPN) Surfshark. Wherever you are going online, Surfshark protects your personal information, defends your devices against viruses and malicious software, and guarantees the security of your emails, credit cards, and other sensitive data. Surfshark can even save you money on fl...
Mar 11, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Catherine talks to a Glasgow man about his recovery from alcoholism and his dedication to helping others. --- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic...
Mar 04, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Catherine is in Milton Keynes at school pick up time, learning about community and how to raise children right. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Saily, a really nifty solution for travellers who want to stay in touch easily while they’re overseas. Saily is an app, which allows you to download an E-sim to your mobile. An E-sim allows you to effortlessly connect to local mobile networks while you’re abroad. Saily works in 190 countries over 8 regions. And, if you install the ap...
Feb 25, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Catherine meets a Sudanese refugee, browsing through the hustle and bustle of Cardiff Central market. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Saily, a really nifty solution for travellers who want to stay in touch easily while they’re overseas. Saily is an app, which allows you to download an E-sim to your mobile. An E-sim allows you to effortlessly connect to local mobile networks while you’re abroad. Saily works in 190 countries over 8 regions. And, if you install the app before y...
Feb 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 189
A technicolour surprise of music, fun and tradition sweeps Catherine and Pepper off their feet ( and paws), on a sunny winter's morning in Ely. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometim...
Feb 11, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 188
A collage artist and devoted son talks to Catherine about encouraging creativity, caring and living a truly globe trotting life. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaki...
Feb 04, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Catherine takes in the views from London’s Millennium Bridge and hears some radical views on art. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasion...
Jan 28, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Catherine hears about the science of building peace and takes a trip back to the swinging 60s. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionall...
Jan 21, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Catherine meets some travellers at a services in the Midlands.. just a handful of the millions of us criss-crossing the country at any moment. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometime...
Jan 14, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Catherine wanders around Oxford circus in central London, lit by Christmas lights and full of party-goers and life stories. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, s...
Jan 07, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Catherine meets a breakdancer in Tijuana, Mexico, beaming with energy. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in...
Dec 31, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Catherine meets a director in London’s Soho who talks about the art of film, and she scores herself an invite to a music weekend! Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-break...
Dec 24, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Christmas greetings from Catherine and Pepper. Lots of recommendations for good storytelling podcasts, radio programmes, tv shows and a book! Available to non club and club members, too, as a festive treat! Thank you for listening to the show this year, we look forward to a bumper 2025 together. Catherine’s recommendations Electoral Dysfunction from Sky https://podfollow.com/electoraldysfunction The Rest is Entertainment from Goalhanger https://podfollow.com/1718287198 Normal Gossip from Radioto...
Dec 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 178
