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.
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Strange Bedfellows - Stoltman Brothers
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 gritFrom 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.
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Rowing to the Other Side of the world - Flea
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.
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Lamb Saag at Night - Ewan McGregor
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.
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“If you connect, you connect.” | Leif Vollebekk
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.
Whilst rowing across the entire Pacific Ocean, unsupported and non-stop, the Maclean Brothers have somehow found the time to host chats (over delicious freeze-dried dinners) with various celebrity guests across the world.
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