Last updated November 5, 2024 – 1:55 p.m.
From New York to New York, Clara Amfo shares travel stories and life experiences with high-profile guests on her new podcast.
Routes is an all-new travel and entertainment podcast in collaboration with LNER. In this podcast, Clara speaks with Tom Grennan, Candice Brathwaite, Babatunde Aleche, Ariel Free and more to explore what travel means to them from across LNER East. Above the coast main line.
Unlike a typical travel show, Clara's guests discuss their biggest travel moments, childhood memories, career impacts, biggest “bad things” and the weird and wonderful encounters they've had along the way. .
In the first episode, Tom Grennan shares memorable travel moments from his life. The piece includes a very memorable trip at the age of nine, a life-changing realization in Stevenage, a visit to London with his mother that sparked his passion for music, and what he does on tour. Includes behind-the-scenes footage of Iruka.
Clara Amfo says: “We are thrilled to be teaming up with LNER on The Route, a podcast that explores the fun, personal, and sometimes awkward aspects of travel!
“Travel has always been a way for me to embrace new experiences and I love exploring during my work and downtime.
“We have an incredible group of guests with unique and universal perspectives on what it means to step outside your usual environment, and we hope they inspire listeners to do the same.” .”
Stuart Thomas, Communications Director at LNER, added:
“There's nothing better than relaxing on the train and listening to a podcast, and I know this will be at the top of my list.
“As well as being available through all the usual podcast channels, Routes will also be available directly on the in-flight LNER service using the QR code on the seat back.”
Routes with Clara Amfo will launch on all major podcast platforms and onboard LNER trains from November 7th.