The Lancashire Hot Pod
by The Lancashire Hot Pod
Two northern monkey's on a podcast from Lancashire covering everything from A to Z - what could possibly go wrong.... #Lancashire #Lancashirepodcast #Podcast #Lancashirehour #Northwest #Podcasting #Talkshow #Chatshow #Interviews
Episodes
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Episode 38 - Gold Rush, In the UK?
In this episode we chat to renowned gold prospector David Armstrong-Reed. David is among the most active gold prospectors in the UK. His YouTube channel is called the 'Secret Gold Hunter' and he shares with us how he got started, the best tools, how to find the best locations and the rich history...
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Episode 37 : On Your Bike!!
In this episode we're joined by local business man Lee Cameron. Lee is an ex Fire Fighter who turned his hand to fixing bikes and offering training workshops for anyone interesting in developing their bike knowledge and skills. Lee has run Cotton Town Bikes in Darwen, Lancs for over 10 years and...
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Episode 36 : WTF is Cryptocurrecy?
In the first 10 minutes we talk about the upcoming Darwen Valley Pram race. We're looking for teams of two to get involved but anyone can walk the 3 mile route on the 22nd April and help us raise money for a great cause. Skip to 10 mins in the podcast to get to the main topic of this episode -...
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Episode 35 : Talk Yourself into a Pram Race
We're back! After two years in the podcast wilderness we've brushed the cobwebs of the mics (and Gav) and got the studio set back up. The last two years have been hard on many levels but we hope you're still hanging in there and looking at 2023 in a positive way. In this episode we talk to Si...
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Episode 34 : Cuckoos in Lockdown
We're joined by the team (Tom & Mark) at Cuckoo Gin to find out what lockdown has been like and how they have adapted and continued to provide their finest beverages to the nation. It's so hard for a lot of small businesses right now but we love what Cuckoo have done through their socials like...
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Episode 33 : Single Parents in Lockdown
We're back after a bit of break, global pandemics and all that! In this virtual podcast we're joined by Ste Walker and James Niven, founders of the Facebook group called Northwest Single Parents Group for positivity and socialising. The group has been going from strength to strength and we chat...
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Episode 32 : The East Lancashire Hospice
In this episode we hit the road for the first ever "Lancashire Hot Pod on Tour". We visit The East Lancashire Hospice and speak to members of the team and volunteers including two young lads called Jack & Tom. These two lads have single handedly raised over £30K for the hospice. You can follow…
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Episode 31 : TALK Ourselves WELL
We're joined by Si Donnelly in this episode to talk about a really important subject, mental health. Si has recently set up a Facebook group called Talk Ourselves Well following a the deaths of two of his close friends. Suicide in the UK is at a 16 year high amongst boys & men and under 25 yr old...
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Episode 30 : Buzzing About Bees
Bee prepared for an experience like no other !! In this episode we're joined by Simon and Kath (aka the Drone and the Queen Bee) from The Bee Centre They have been creating a buzz about bees for over 12 years, since Simon bought Kath a Bee Experience voucher which set off an amazing chain of…
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Episode 29 : The Good Life & CBD
Last year we invited George from The WoodsCo-Op420.com to talk about CBD (Cannabidiol) hitting the mainstream. You can listen here. George had just opened his shop in Darwen, Lancashire and we wanted to catch up with him again to see if CBD has really hit the mainstream. You can't go in to a…
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Episode 28 : The Lewis Costello Experience
HNY hot podders! We're off to a flying start at the hot pod as we introduce comedy star Lewis Costello as our 1st guest of 2020. Lewis Costello is an English comedian, writer, and actor. Lewis began his comedy career at the tender age of just 15 and now just over 10 years later he has a string of...
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Episode 27 : Whatever Floats Your Boat
Floatation tanks or pods have been used since the 1950's and were initially used as part of sensory deprivation experiments on the human mind and body! Fast forward a few decades and the science and research have shown massive physical and mental benefits that floatation pods can provide. There…
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Episode 26 : Northern Heart Films
It's taken us 12 months to make this happen but we're chuffed to invite film makers Northern Heart Films on to the hot pod. Natasha and Scott have won awards for their work and are two of the most talented film makers in Lancashire if not the UK. They candidly talk about their journey in to film...
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Episode 25 : Welcome To The Cuckoo's Nest
Welcome back Hot Podders, in this episode we get to chat to Tom who is part of the Cuckoo crew at Brindle Distillery, home of Cuckoo Gin. http://www.brindledistillery.co.uk/ Tom joins us to tell the heart warming story of the award winning Cuckoo Gin. How it came to be and how it's gone from an...
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Episode 24 - The Boardroom to the Bar
"From the Boardroom to the Bar." This is the wonderful tagline for Lanx Shoes, who design proper shoes for men and women right in the middle of the Lancashire countryside. In this episode, we're joined by Lanx founder, Marv (check out his bio, he's one interesting dude) who talks to us about…
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Episode 23 - The Great Litter Scandal
We are living in unprecedented times. Climate change, corruption, Brexit, terrorism and global trade wars. There is lots to keep us occupied on the global stage but we have big issues much closer to home. Our streets are filthy, people drop litter like f'bombs, bins are either non-existent or...
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Episode 22 : The Beer and Hop Pod
In this episode we chat to Graham Roberts and his wife Kasha, otherwise known as the owners of the Micro-Pub the Brig n Barrel in Bamber Bridge. Amost 18 months ago, Graham said goodbye to the corporate life and with his redundancy decided to start his own business and opened a Micro-Pub with his...
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Episode 21 : Fighting Talk Vol 2
In this episode we welcome back Gaz Corran, who is now a World Champion Bare Fist Champion after defeating Antony Dunn Skrypek in the first round of their world championship bout. Gaz did it in style knocking Antony down 3 times in the first round to win the match and become world champion for…
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Episode 20 : Heckles and Highs
In this episode we're joined by Shaun Elvey, one of the most up and coming stand up comedians in Lancashire. Shaun shares with us his rise to the stand up stage, which started during his training in the armed forces over 15 years ago when he was taking the mick out of his training sergeants and...
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Episode 19 : Beyond the Line of Duty
In this episode we talk to Mick Young who worked in the Lancashire Police Force for over 30 years. Now retired, and working in Border Control, Mick talks openly and honestly about life in the force. Mick shares how and why he decided a life in the force was for him, and describes how the police…
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Episode 18 : Schools out for Summer
Never work with animals and children they say. Well there is a very good reason for that, as Gav and I found out when we put both our boys in front of the mic to talk about the transition from primary to secondary school. Both boys are off to St Bedes in Blackburn and we wanted to get the boys in...
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Episode 17 : Supporting Single Parents in the Northwest
With 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce or separation, single parents are everywhere. A marital or relationship breakdown is hard for everyone involved and especially when there are children involved it can be even harder. In this episode we chat to single parent Ste Walker, who has recently set…
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Episode 16 : The Gradely Lass
In this episode we chat to the Pre-eminent broadside balladress of the Manchester region, Jennifer Reid. It doesn't matter if you don't know what that means, she made it all up any way! Jennifer was a fantastic guest, really entertaining and performs a number of Manchester Ballads and even treats...
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Episode 15 : Fighting Talk Vol 1
In this episode we talk to Gaz 'Crush' Corran. Gaz has got one of the most exciting fights in the world coming up in one of the most dangerous sports possible! We talk to Gaz about how the fight came about and his training and preparation. As well as a fierce daily training regime Gaz has got to...
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Episode 14 : Stop, Collaborate and Listen
It's The Lancashire Hot Pod and the Amish Inquisition. Something a bit different in this podcast as two podcasts from Lancashire join forces and create one bumper episode. Cue an off-the-cuff freestyle, chats that range from nuclear disasters to Eurovision to who would play Highlander in a modern...
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Episode 13 : The Realness Hip Hop Hot Pod
In this episode we chat to local hip hop producer, rapper and radio show host Al English. AKA Dweller. You can check out his music here https://dwellerofficial.bandcamp.com/ There is a funny story to how we hooked up but we'll leave that for the podcast. Al has got his finger on the pulse when it...
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Episode 12 : Not All Heroes Wear Capes Vol 2
It was a pleasure to catch up with Wayne Dixon (without Koda) before he set off on his second leg of walking the UK Coastline on his litter picking mission. Wayne has now set off so please support him via: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WayneDixonwalkingtheUK/ Twitter...
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Episode 11 : The Nootropics Experience
In this episode we give an honest review of some nootropics (or smart drugs as they are sometimes referred to) that we both tested. Nootropics have been scientifically proven to improve cognitive ability, mood and focus as well as better concentration. 100% natural and vegan friendly, nootropics...
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Episode 10 : The changing role of journalism in the community
This episode came about through the Lancashire Hot Pod being covered in the Lancashire Telegraph. The story was covered by Amy Farnworth after Gav had got in touch to see whether they’d be interested in telling our story about how the podcast was started. The story was published in the printed...
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Episode 9 : Not All Heroes Wear Capes Vol.1
In this episode we're joined by Wayne Dixon and his canine friend Koda. Wayne is a Lancashire lad who has become infamous in recent years for amazing charity work and combining it with picking up litter across the UK. He is probably best known for walking the entire UK coastline on his litter...
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Episode 8 - The Healthcare Hijack Vol. 1
This is the first podcast in a series following David Whitehead's mum and uncle's battle against cancer. This is no ordinary story as these patients refused conventional treatment e.g. chemo / radiotherapy. Instead taking a trip round the world to Mexico to explore a more natural and alternative...
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Episode 7 : Embrace In The Community
In this episode we're joined by three members of the Embrace Charity in Wigan & Leigh. Their mission : To work towards a better life for people with disabilities and their families, that all people with disabilities feel valued, are included and have real choice. Everything they do is about...
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Episode 6 : Will the real Lancashire please stand UP?
In this episode we're joined by Philip Walsh, the chairman of the Friends of Real Lancashire Association. Their aim as a group is to promote, protect and preserve the true identity of the county of Lancashire. Since it was established the Friends of Real Lancashire has helped to found Lancashire...
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Episode 5 : CBD hits the Mainstream
In this episode we discuss the changing laws surrounding Medical Marijuana and Hemp. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is now available in the UK in everything from skin creams to beers. The 2018 US Farm Bill has legalised commercial production of hemp which has over 50K commercial, medical and personal ways…
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Episode 4 : The History of Lanky Lingo
In this episode Sid Calderbank joins us, Sid has been collecting and researching the songs, stories and poems of old Lancashire for over 40 years, interpreting them for modern day audiences and performing them at folk, arts and literary festivals anywhere from Aberdeen to Dartmoor. Sid treats us…
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Episode 3 : Addiction & Recovery - The Lived Experience
In this episode, Si Donnelly joins us to talk about growing up in Lancashire, his education, hobbies and life events that led him to his about his battle with addiction. Si then describes what the road to recovery looked like for him and how he now uses his 'Lived Experience' to help others and...
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Episode 2 : My Fridge is Smarter than Yours!
In this episode we're joined by Aurther Heyes who works at Edge Hill University. Aurther chats about the changes in Higher Education and the competitive nature of university given the changes to tuition fees over the last few years. The conversations then cover remote tribes in India, Lancashire...
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Episode 1 - Pilot
We're off! The first ever episode of The Lancashire Hot Pod. Join Gav & Mike as they provide a bit more insight in to the idea behind the podcast and what you can expect in the future and why you should subscribe!
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Two northern monkey's on a podcast from Lancashire covering everything from A to Z - what could possibly go wrong....
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