Matt Hocking: podcast appearances and interviews

Matt Hocking is a co-founder of The Eden Project. He was born on 30 January 1978 in Boston, England. Hocking has a background in football, having played as a defender for various clubs including Southport, Gateshead, Boston Town, and St Albans City. His playing career included time at Southport from the Conference South, a stint at Gateshead, and appearances for Boston Town and St Albans City in the Conference South. Hocking made notable contributions during his career, including 13 starts and seven substitute appearances for Gateshead and 10 appearances for St Albans City in the 2010–11 season. In addition to his playing career, he served as joint manager of Boston Town alongside Ian Dunn in 2012. He and Dunn departed the club in October 2013. Hocking's diverse experiences in football and management have contributed to his understanding of community and environmental initiatives, which align with the mission of The Eden Project.