Sam HeughanThis week on Dinner with the Macleans, we’re joined by Scottish actor, adventurer, and whisky‑maker Sam Heughan. Out in the middle of the Pacific, we swapped stories about adventure, resilience, and the joy of wild places—and even bonded over our shared roots at Steiner School, which shaped both of our journeys in wonderful ways.
From life lessons in the classroom to lessons learned on the open water, this chat dives into what drives us to chase challenges and keep exploring.
Pour yourself a dram and join us for a brilliant conversation with Sam Heughan.
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean - from Peru to Australia.
What happens when the world’s strongest brothers meet the world’s most stubborn rowers?
In this episode, Tom and Luke Stoltman - two-time World’s Strongest Man and Europe’s Strongest Man - sit down with the Maclean Brothers for a conversation of strength, brotherhood, and a shared Scottish grit
From lifting cars to rowing oceans, the two sets of brothers talk about mental strength, sibling dynamics, and what it means to take on the impossible together.
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean — from Peru to Australia.
From the middle of the Pacific Ocean to West Coast of America, this episode brings together three Scottish brothers in a 28-foot rowboat… and Flea - the legendary bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
They chat about creativity, discomfort, and the power of finding rhythm in the chaos. Flea opens up why he loves pushing his body and mind to extremes, and what it means to truly be present - whether you’re on stage or at sea.
It’s a funny and surprising conversation full of music, meaning, and mutual respect.
Dinner with The Macleans is recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported from Peru to Australia.
This very special episode opens with an unexpected moment: Jamie on the bagpipes, playing Amazing Grace from the middle of the Pacific Ocean — a surprise performance for fellow Scot and screen legend Ewan McGregor.
What follows is a warm, reflective conversation about adventure, identity, and the power of home. Ewan shares stories from his solo motorcycle trips, his deep connection to Scotland.
It’s a meeting of kindred spirits, brought together by a love of challenge, movement, and meaning. One boat. One freeze-dried dinner. One unforgettable guest.
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean — from Peru to Australia, chasing purpose one oar stroke at a time.
What do you talk about when your favourite singer-songwriter dials in from his recording studio… and you’re on the other end floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?
In this episode, Leif Vollebekk joins the Maclean Brothers mid-ocean to talk about music, surfing, fear, and finding rhythm in unlikely places.
They get into:
– Where the brothers are right now on their 9,000 mile row– Leif’s surf sessions in New Zealand and Australia– Why writing is easier in the hard times– Cleaning the hull (aka jumping in with the sharks)– And yes, Jamie plays the bagpipes
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three brothers row unsupported from Peru to Australia, raising £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar.
Dinner with The Macleans - Jimmy Nicholson
In this episode, the brothers share a freeze-dried meal with TV host, pilot and adventurer Jimmy Nicholson - all the way from the middle of the Pacific Ocean to his kitchen in Sydney.
From his time on The Bachelor to life in the skies and a growing love for the ocean, Jimmy opens up about finding real connection through travel, pushing yourself beyond comfort, and why he’s always looking for the next big challenge.
Expect reflections on risk, routine, and rowing across the world — plus a few laughs over the joys (and horrors) of freeze-dried chilli.
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three Scottish brothers attempt to become the first trio to row unsupported from Peru to Sydney.
Join Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean, the Scottish brother trio currently halfway through a relentless, non-stop 9,000-mile row across the Pacific. In this episode, they chat mid-ocean with none other than legendary Scottish comedian, Greg Hemphill.
As they aim to break the world record from Lima to Sydney in under 120 days, the Maclean brothers chat to Greg from aboard their carbon-fibre boat, Rose Emily, answering his curious questions about life at sea.
In this episode, recorded mid-mission while rowing in shifts, they dive into:
Catching a giant wahoo (and what’s on the rest of the menu aboard Rose Emily)
Their partnership with Feedback Madagascar and mission to raise £1 million for clean water
Their deep-rooted connection to whisky, with a little help from their dad, whisky legend Charles Maclean
What Greg’s guilty pleasure would be on board (spoiler: it’s rum)
Tune in for a funny and honest episode with Greg Hempill – best known as Victor from Still Game.
In this special episode, the brothers sit down with sailing legend Jess Watson - who, at just 16 years old, became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Jess shares her insights on fear, focus, and finding purpose in the middle of the ocean. They talk about what it means to be truly alone, how to build resilience through routine, and the challenges that come after the finish line.
It’s a conversation about adventure, identity, and what happens when you chase something bigger than yourself.
Dinner with The Macleans is a podcast recorded entirely at sea, as three Scottish brothers row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean - from Peru to Australia.
Join Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean – the Scottish brother trio currently halfway through a non-stop, 9,000-mile row across the Pacific – as they break bread (well, freeze-dried dinners!) mid-mission with Scotland’s national treasure.
In the middle of their attempt to break the world record from Lima to Sydney, the Maclean Brothers open up about life at sea aboard their carbon-fibre boat, Rose Emily. Battling brutal weather, salt sores, a faulty autohelm and a broken water maker, they still find time to share laughs, stories, and dehydrated meals.
In this honest and uplifting conversation, recorded while rowing in shifts, they discuss:
Prepping 1,800 freeze-dried meals – and where on earth they store them
Founding the Maclean Foundation and their mission to provide clean water in Madagascar
How no one’s walked the plank (yet) thanks to brotherly bonds
The incredible marine life they've encountered,including whales in stormy seas
Tune in for a raw, heartwarming episode.
Get ready to drop anchor into the middle of the Pacific – or at least feel like you do – with Ewan, Jamie & Lachlan MacLean, the Scottish trio currently rowing non-stop across the Pacific, and Rob Wainwright, former professional rugby player. In this episode, Rob joins the brothers onboard their carbon‑fibre vessel Rose Emily, sharing freeze‑dried chilli con carne at the galley table while both crews are deep into their shift rotations.
They dig into:
How Rob’s transition from team sports to ultra‑endurance informs his take on teamwork, pacing, and mental toughness
The shared mindset that bridges ocean rowing and endurance athletics
The MacLeans’ daily rhythm: rowing in 2-hour shifts, battling salt sores and fatigue, yet finding moments to laugh and reconnect over evening freeze‑dried dinners
If you’ve ever wondered what binds an ocean‑rower and an former British and Irish Lions rugby player around a dehydrated meal in the middle of nowhere—the strategies, empathy, and unspoken bonds—they reveal it here.
Tune in for resilience, connection, and a pinch of chilli con carne. 🚣♂️🌊
Join Ewan, Jamie & Lachlan Maclean - the Scottish brother trio who’re in the midst of a 9,000‑mile non‑stop, unsupported row across the Pacific - as they break bread (well, freeze‑dried dinners!) with Blair Kinghorn, mid‑mission.
The Macleans, currently nearly halfway through their attempt to break the world record from Lima to Sydney in under 120 days, have been pushing through relentless weather, salt sores, a dodgy autohelm and a broken water maker.
In this candid and inspiring chat, they all tuck into their daily freeze‑dried meals while rowing in shifts aboard their carbon‑fibre boat Rose Emily—named in memory of their late sister. Together, they explore:
What Blair has done with his career, becoming one of the best rugby players in the world.
Chronic seasickness, endurance fuelling, and hydration: lessons from the ocean.
What Blair eats as a professonal rugby player and which Scotland Rugby player he would trust on a Pacific crossing.
This is not just an adventure story—it’s a real-time deep dive into resilience, camaraderie, and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to eat your dinner hundreds of miles offshore, sleep in shifts in a cramped rowing boat, and still find hope in every stroke—this episode is for you.
Join Ewan, Jamie & Lachlan Maclean - the Scottish brother trio who’re in the midst of a 9,000‑mile non‑stop, unsupported row across the Pacific - as they break bread (well, freeze‑dried dinners!) with endurance legend Mark Beaumont, mid‑mission. The Macleans, currently nearly halfway through their attempt to break the world record from Lima to Sydney in under 120 days, have been pushing through relentless weather, salt sores, a dodgy autohelm and a broken water maker.
In this candid and inspiring chat, they all tuck into their daily freeze‑dried meals while rowing in shifts aboard their carbon‑fibre boat Rose Emily—named in memory of their late sister. Together, they explore:
What it’s like to row for 12–14 hours a day while juggling physical pain and sleep deprivation
The raw mental grit required when you’re isolated in the middle of the ocean
The driving mission behind the madness: raising over £1 million (or $1.3 million) to bring clean water to Madagascar
And what Mark Beaumont, himself no stranger to extreme endurance, thinks across the table as they all share the same freeze‑dried stew
This is not just an adventure story—it’s a real-time deep dive into resilience, camaraderie, and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to eat your dinner hundreds of miles offshore, sleep in shifts in a cramped rowing boat, and still find hope in every stroke—this episode is for you.
Tune in and hear the Macleans and Mark ride the waves—one shared meal at a time.
