Dinner with the Macleans

"There needs to be suffering": Jim Hamilton talks to the Maclean Brothers about doing hard things . Men are all the same in looking for value, belonging, and doing hard things. That was one of the key takeaways from the Maclean Brothers’ conversation with ex-rugby legend and now podcast heavyweight Jim Hamilton. After a glittering rugby career - winning the European Champions Cup, two Pr...

In this episode of Dinner with the Macleans , the brothers are joined by one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history - Kenton Cool , who’s summited Everest an astonishing 19 times. Recorded from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this is a rare crossover between the world’s highest peaks and deepest waters. From shift patterns and food rations to expedition morale and mental resilience, Ken...

Former rugby legend and all-round legend Donncha O’Callaghan joins the Maclean Brothers from their boat in the Pacific for an episode full of laughs, life lessons, and the kind of wisdom only years on and off the pitch can bring. They talk fatherhood, radical honesty, suffering (the good kind), and the power of showing up for others - whether on the field or in the middle of the ocean. Packed with...

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...

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 dynamic...

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...

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...

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...

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 com...

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, R...

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 a...

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 E...

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...

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 wea...

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 throug...