Muddy Matches team up with rural podcast ‘It’s In Our Roots’
Tuesday, September 09th, 2025

Countryside dating experts, Muddy Matches are excited to partner up again with country life influencers Dan Grist and Holly Gilbert for the fifth series of their hit podcast, It’s In Our Roots.
This collaboration will see Muddy Matches sponsor the popular rural podcast, bringing playful content and exclusive listener offers to join the UK and Ireland’s leading countryside dating platform.
Now entering its fifth season, It’s In Our Roots has captivated audiences since 2020 with over 70 entertaining episodes. The podcast celebrates inspiring individuals from rural backgrounds who have achieved remarkable success in fields like agriculture, arts, sport, and beyond. Each episode dives into how their countryside roots have shaped their identities and accomplishments.
The warm, down-to-earth vibe of the podcast mirrors the authentic online dating experience offered by Muddy Matches, who for nearly 20 years, have connected like-minded souls who share a love for rural life.
The podcast perfectly captures the spirit of rural communities, and the hosts represent the next generation of mud lover. Series 5 brings a fresh, relatable spin on rural life that our audience will adore.
Dan Grist, co-host of It’s In Our Roots, added: “We are extremely grateful for the support from Muddy Matches again this series. When we started the podcast we wanted to showcase people that have ‘roots’ in the countryside. We all know that there is an incredibly supportive community of people across the countryside and in farming communities, which is very in line with what Muddy Matches celebrates too.
With a highly engaged listener base, It’s In Our Roots releases new episodes weekly on platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, PodBay, TuneIn, and Google Play.
Stay tuned for a season filled with inspiring stories and authentic rural charm.
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