Outward Bound and Me

Host Dylan Carroll sits down with music industry executive Jeremy Marsh for a captivating episode of Outward Bound and Me. Before launching a stellar 40-year career leading major record labels like RCA, Virgin, and Warner Music Group, where he produced superstars like Take That and Annie Lennox, guided stars like Madonna, Prince and REM, as well as giving a certain Simon Cowell his first break, Jeremy attended Outward Bound Aberdyfi as a 13 year old, in 1973. 
 
Jeremy’s connection to Outward Bound was founded through his father, Ted ‘Direct Action’ Marsh, a Royal Marine veteran who helped establish Outward Bound Malaysia in 1954, before joining OBT UK as a Board member who oversaw the organisation’s property expansion. Jeremy reflects on being sent to the Welsh coast, experiencing the solo expedition in woodland, and learning to navigate team dynamics as an only child. He explains how the resilience, self-awareness, and emotional toolkit gained during his days in Aberdyfi provided a lifelong anchor throughout a fast-paced and influential career in the music industry. From steering renown artist’s careers, to co-founding his latest venture ‘Breaking Wave Group’, Jeremy reflects on how early Outward Bound experiences built a foundation of adaptability, which formed a soundtrack for an incredible lifetime journey of music and creativity.

Creators and Guests

Host
Dylan Carroll
Dylan Carroll is the Head of Partnerships at The Outward Bound Trust, leading the Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Alumni and Legacy teams. Following a career in sales and marketing working across Europe, he now has 20 years fundraising leadership experience, working previously at Barnardo’s, as a consultant, and chairing the Institute of Fundraising. Dylan believes in the power of storytelling to showcase the impact an Outward Bound experience can have on individuals at a pivotal time in their lives, and how Outward Bound pedagogy has influenced countless futures, career, and life choices. He hopes that through this podcast, individual stories of resilience, failure and success, adventure and fun, will be shared with a wider audience, so that people will think on their own connection to the charity, the outdoors and nature, and possibly their own lives and autobiography, and the impact they have on others. The stories in this podcast are individual, but contribute to a collective 85 year tapestry of a charity that has had a lasting impact on many lives.
Guest
Jeremy Marsh
Jeremy Marsh is a music industry executive with over four decades of board level experience leading major record labels, including Virgin, Warner Brothers, BMG, and RCA. Jeremy is Chairman of Harry King TV, and serves as an advisor to Bell Partners worldwide, working in music rights acquisition. He also represents Investec to connect senior executives in the music industry to the firm’s portfolio of investment services. On July 1st 2026, with three renown music industry figureheads, Jeremy launched the ‘Breaking Wave Group’, focusing on recorded music, music publishing, as well as the management of legacy artists and development of emerging talent. Over the course of his career, Jeremy has worked with some of the most recognisable names in world music, including Take That, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Annie Lennox, to name but a few! – he also gave a certain Mr Simon Cowell his first break… Jeremy is a true industry veteran, and follows in the family footsteps of getting things done! His Father, Ted Marsh, was one of the founders of Outward Bound Malaysia, the first Outward Bound School to open outside of the UK, in 1954. Ted was later property Director for OBT in the UK, and sent a young Jeremy to his course in Aberdyfi in 1973; just like good music, when the influential power of Outward Bound hits, you feel no pain.

What is Outward Bound and Me?

Outward Bound & Me is a fortnightly podcast where host Dylan Carroll speaks with Outward Bound alumni from across the decades. Each episode delves into powerful stories of life before, during, and after their time on course—from personal breakthroughs to hilarious moments in the wild. Whether you’re a former participant, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about how adventure shapes lives, this podcast offers inspiration, reflection, and a deeper look into the legacy of Outward Bound since 1941.