Best Staffordshire Podcasts (2024)

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Five Minute Mythstoria - A Cheshire Miscellany (Pt.1) 6:20

6h ago6:20

6:20

Following on from the end of season 2 of the regular podcast, Five Minute Mythstoria - A Cheshire Miscellany brings bite-sized episodes regarding curious history and lore from the county of Cheshire! A Cestrian Song - Explorations With the Extraordinary Hinterland of Cheshire History is available here! Visit thelocalmythstorian.com Follow The Local…

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#235 Wiltshire Thing - Sonic Booms Above Warminster 45:43

3h ago45:43

45:43

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe multiple events in the skies above Warminster whereby there have been sonic booms, windows blown through, strange lights in the sky and people thrown to the floor by unseen forces. That all sounds a little alien doesn't it? But is it? Or is the coincidently nearby military base involved? This one h…

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Bob Wyatt - Trout Hunting from Scotland to New Zealand. 1:13:51

2h ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I catch up with Bob Wyatt who tells me about his recent fishing trips to New Zealand and the rivers he fishes near his home in Scotland. We look at the changing fishing landscape in New Zealand along with the impact of tourism on local rivers, and the decline in water quality due to industrial dairy farming. …

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Episode 9 – Proud to be Staffs – Jon Plant 38:34

2h ago38:34

38:34

Jon Plant, Director of Moorland pottery and graduate from the Polytechnic days, shares his journey from studying ceramics to establishing his own business. He discusses the impact of the Degree Show on instilling confidence in himself and our students, and how the experienced prepared him for the next step. Jon reflects on celebrating 20 years of ‘…

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#234 Rene Gillham in the Indiana Probe, Woooaaah 28:14

8d ago28:14

28:14

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe Rene Gilham’s 1957 UFO sighting. Rene’s neighbours kid alerted Rene to the presence of something in the sky so Rene went to take a look. Rene would regret this action for Rene’s eye would swell to disgusting but not very disgusting proportions. Rene saw a doctor before the military got wind of this…

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Alex Thrift - Dry Flies, Scratched Reels and Home Water 1:03:34

5d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Send us a Text Message. Alex Thrift talks to me about his love of fly fishing and the importance of simplicity in the sport. He shares his experiences fishing in Wales and North Sweden, as well as his favourite rivers, including the Usk and the Monnow. Alex also talks about the significance of fishing friends and how they have influenced his journe…

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#233 Kecksburg UFO Crash - Pennsylvania’s Roswell 55:32

15d ago55:32

55:32

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe a gosh damned UFO crash landing. A burning object was seen in the sky across much of North America and Canada in December 1965 before hitting the ground in Pennsylvania’s Kecksburg. The military quickly arrived, suspiciously quickly in fact, but before they did a local managed to investigate the cr…

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Dry Flies, Lucky Caps and Rising Trout 42:30

4h ago42:30

42:30

Send us a Text Message. The walk was a long one but worth it to get to a special little stream. I've a new cap, some dry flies and a rod I'm looking forward to christening. I'm joined by my friend Warren and as ever, we talk fishing and so much more. He also tells me about his new fly fishing venture that involves building great value glass rods an…

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#232 Paulinne the Grey - Paulinne Delcour-Min’s Extraterrestrial Life 51:37

10d ago51:37

51:37

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe Pauline Delcour-Min’s lifetime of extraterrestrial activity. Several lifetimes in fact. Several million lifetimes. This one involves it all - greys, cat people, angels and an ultimate creator. Oh and spirit bodies. How does it all connect? Kevin and Granville aren’t even sure… All that and more on …

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Richard Tong - Searching for Trout 1:03:37

3d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Send us a Text Message. I'm joined by Richard Tong to talk about his approach to targeting large trout on dry flies. The conversation turns out to be more than this as we look at his fly fishing career, talk tackle and the mental approach to making a cast to a fish. We also talk about the loss of a fish and fishing in New Zealand too. I describe Ri…

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Episode 8 – Proud to be Staffs – Adele de Caso 39:29

8d ago39:29

39:29

The Shy Entrepreneur. Author. Dachshund hotelier. There are a few ways to describe our alum Adele de Caso, but we will describe her as exceptional. On the latest episode of Proud To Be Staffs, Adele describes how her journey went from a phlebotomist to encouraging their introverted self to take on new challenges and everything in between. “I’ve alw…

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#231 Lady Solved Her Own Murder - Voice from Beyond the Grave 41:34

9d ago41:34

41:34

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe the solving of the February 1977 murder of Teresita Basa. This one is unusual because it was solved by Teresita herself. Yep. Teresita is alleged to have communicated through former co-worker Remi Chia, pointing the finger at hospital colleague Allan Showery. Yes, Teresita fingered the culprit to h…

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The Fly Culture Italian Job 2024 1:08:45

10d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Send us a Text Message. It was great as always to be back in the mountains fishing pocket water with dry flies for fast, rising fish. Before the trip I'd experienced a blip in my relationship with fishing and wanted to see if I could fully reconnect with it. As ever, the fishing lived up to expectations but it was so much more than that. I speak wi…

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#230 The Teenage Saga of Froggy Fingerbang 30:11

1M ago30:11

30:11

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe an alleged extraterrestrial amphibian-looking creature who appeared to several teenagers over two different evenings. April 21st - 22nd 1977, Dover Massachusetts. William Bartlett, John Baxter and Abby Brabham all saw a similar looking cross between Slenderman and a sloth… Or a frog with disturbing…

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Dave Wiltshire - Flies, Fishing and Revolution 1:04:56

17d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I talk with Dave Wiltshire who is a well known fly tyer and angler who has written numerous articles for Fly Fishing and Tying magazine. We cover a vast range of topics looking at how fishing fits into his life and how he has changed how he approaches fly tying. We deep dive into what fishing means to him and…

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The LGBTQ+ Community with Kurtis and Tee 46:41

18d ago46:41

46:41

Celebrate the conclusion of our Student Connect Podcast third series with us! This special episode, recorded at Stoke-on-Trent Pride, celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈 Host Tiffani wraps up the season with inspiring chats featuring Esports student Kurtis and Illustration student Tee, diving into their unique experiences.…

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Episode 7 – Proud to be Staffs – Josh Hardy 28:04

22d ago28:04

28:04

English Literature graduate and Creative Learning Producer at the Regent Theatre, Josh Hardy reveals how they caught the theatre bug during their university days; watching shows from Cinderella pantos to Dolly Parton musicals. Now, as a result of his love for the Regent Theatre, Josh’s career continues to break down barriers to theatre, showcasing …

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#229 Curse of Ötzi the Iceman 46:22

1M ago46:22

46:22

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe whether a body preserved from the late neolithic period known today as Ötzi is tracking down and killing those who disturbed Ötzi’s several thousand year resting place. Discovered in September 1991, many who were involved in this frozen discovery have since passed away. Is this one truly a curse, o…

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Howard Thresher - A River and a Tackle Shop 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

Send us a Text Message. I caught up with Howard Thresher at the tackle shop he runs in Crediton, Devon. I've known him quite a few years now and I really wanted listeners to hear the story of a river that was completely fished out until he was lucky enough to buy the fishing rights and nurse it back to health. It now holds some pretty special fish.…

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Indian culture with Nunika 45:53

24d ago45:53

45:53

Fashion student Nunika, hailing from Delhi, India, dives into her journey of living in the UK as an international student. Tune in as she shares the vibrant contrasts between life in the UK and Indian culture. Don’t miss her unique insights and experiences! This episode was recorded at Guru Nanak Gurdwara And Sikh Cultural Centre - Stoke on Trent, …

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#228 Trout Lake - The Anonymous Sisters 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe two sisters at Trout Lake, Canada in 2005. What these people saw was oh so much more than fish. Dolphins, perhaps? Pokemon? Or was it god damn aliens? Alongside that we ponder what keeps Greybeard running during these sleepy times? All that and more on this episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com…

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Dominic Garnett - Coarse Fish on the Fly, Perception and Grifters 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Send us a Text Message. I catch up with Dom Garnett to talk about coarse fish on the fly. Our conversation ended being a whole lot more as we ended up covering some interesting ground. Dom is open, honest and isn't afraid to share how he feels about fly fishing, how it is seen and what could be done to more attract more people into it. One not to m…

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Episode 6 – Proud to be Staffs – Dayo Michael Ayo-Adeyinka 23:50

1M ago23:50

23:50

On this episode of the Proud to be Staffs podcast, international graduate Dayo Michael Ayo-Adeyinka, talks about moving from Nigeria to Stoke-on-Trent to study an MSc in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering at Staffordshire University and why his course was worth travelling halfway around the world. Subscribe now so you never miss an episod…

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Old Ned’s Devil - The Man-Monkey of Staffordshire 45:14

2M ago45:14

45:14

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe several simian sightings from 1878, 1879, the late 1800’s and as recently as the 1980’s in England within the United Kingdom. Is there a ghostly gorilla roaming the lands of the Shropshire Union Canal? Does this creature stalk those who pass Bridge 39? Is this creature cold? Or is the creature resp…

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Damian Robinson - Staffordshire to Montana 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

Send us a Text Message. I got talking with Damian at a recent Fly Culture event. His story is a really interesting one that saw him leave the streams of the Peak District when work took him to Bozeman Montana. We discuss how he coped with the challenge of moving to a new country, settling in and of course the fishing that he discovered while there.…

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Wisconsin Multi-Probe - Sky Boat 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe four UFO sightings of a similar, possibly the same craft in the Wisconsin area. Suspiciously, all these crafts were witnessed by people with no, or 1 letter surnames. Were the witnesses MiB’s? Are we being MiBbed off? Are these photos legitimate, have they been Photoshopped or have these old timer …

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Paul Cañada - The Promise 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Paul Cañada, a writer and journalist who is passionate about fly fishing. We discuss Paul's experience fishing in Gunnison, Colorado, and his favourite streams in the area. Paul shares his preference for dry fly fishing and his love for brown trout. He also talks about his fishing …

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Episode 5 – Proud to be Staffs – Mike Lloyd 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

Name any successful singer or band from the past 60 years and the chances are that Mike Lloyd OBE will know them, have worked with them or have an anecdote to share. Honorary Doctor, music promoter, record shop owner and concert organiser, Mike has lived and breathed the Staffordshire music scene for decades. In the latest episode of the Proud To B…

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The Extraordinary Local Histories of Vale Royal - Live from The Grange Theatre 43:21

2M ago43:21

43:21

Recorded live at The Grange Theatre, Hartford on May 16th 2024, the last regular episode in Season 2 of the podcast presents Eli's talk on the extraordinary local histories of Vale Royal. Topics covered include the Vale Royal Rebellion, the prophet Robert Nixon and the Devil in Cheshire folklore. A Cestrian Song - Explorations With the Extraordinar…

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World's Best Pirate Cursed by a Witch - Black Sam Bellamy and the Witch of Wellfleet 55:16

2M ago55:16

55:16

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe someone who is officially the most successful pirate in history, Black Sam Bellamy. Black Sam came from humble beginnings, a young British Navy sailor who turned treasure hunter in order to secure the marriage of Sam’s true love (Sam had to get rich or die trying). Things went a bit sideways howeve…

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Paul Bettley - Bass, 12wts and Guiding 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Send us a Text Message. This is an interesting interview. Paul came into fly fishing via carp, pike and then bass with conventional tackle rather than usual route and headed straight to the coast with a fly rod and discuss whether lure anglers may be the way to get more people to try a fly rod. We also talk about his first fly rod purchase after be…

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Tough Cookie George Wheeler’s Jaffa Cake Sighting of 1976 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

The paranormal comedy podcast where we probe George Wheeler’s 1976 sighting of something in the sky. What? It’s not entirely clear on first analysis actually. On second analysis, it was a flying saucer. On third, a Jaffa Cake. On fourth, the moon. Nobody can be sure until we pop the lid off this one and see what’s going on with that dangly bit… All…

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In Search of Spring Salmon 1:07:19

3M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Send us a Text Message. I'm sure you'd do the same when you get the chance to fish for 2 days on a remote salmon river. I made the long journey from the bottom of the country to the top with my flies packed and fingers crossed. The podcast, recorded on the river, with no retakes on edits is as exactly as it happens and turns out to be about more th…

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Polish culture with Aurelia 54:14

2M ago54:14

54:14

Computer Science student, Aurelia, moved to the UK from Poland as a child, and has since gone on to be recognised for her incredible contribution to women in STEM subjects. Aurelia shares more about Polish culture with student hosts, Danny and Tiffani, in the local 'Tradycja' supermarket.By Staffordshire University

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Mental Health Support Team (South Staffordshire) 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

In this episode of the podcast we hear from Leanne Borley and Jordan Perrins. Both of them work for the Mental Health Support Team in South Staffordshire. The team work closely with identified mental health leads within schools supporting children and young people with emerging, mild, or moderate mental health difficulties that may be affecting the…

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Episode 4 – Proud to be Staffs – Margaret Yates 35:12

3M ago35:12

35:12

Honorary Doctor of Staffordshire University, Chief Executive Officer of All Saints Catholic Collegiate Multi-Academy, and champion for education, Margaret Yates inspires everyone who meets her. In the latest episode of the Proud To Be Staffs podcast, Margaret speaks about the highs and lows of being a teacher, the career progression and the inspira…

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Soviet Media Disclosed UFO at Voronezh in 1989 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe the Voronezh UFO. 27/09/1989. This date is written in now Russian history for this was Independence Day. Well, not that type of Independence Day but a big-a** spaceship may have breached then-Soviet airspace. The smart folks (possibly the adults because those witnesses may have allegedly truthfully…

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Paul Procter - Fishing, Flies and Life 1:16:33

2M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Send us a Text Message. I catch up with my friend Paul Procter to talk about the frustrating season we've experienced so far. We look at a wide range of subjects that cover fishing, his guiding, fly tying, how quickly the fishing seasons now pass and how to make sure we're fit and agile along with us both having partners who fish. Although Paul has…

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0-19 Service: 5 Ways to Wellbeing 10:45

3M ago10:45

10:45

In this episode Kristy, Carolyn and Caroline talk about 5Ways to Wellbeing. Our mental health is important and evidence suggests there are ways that we can look after it which can help to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive, copebetter with life’s up and downs, and get the most out of life.…

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Lee Cummings - Against the Tape 1:10:02

3M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Send us a Text Message. I first met Lee some 20 years ago and over that time I have seen his drive, expertise and determination applied to many aspects of fly fishing. We look at what goes into casting events, what is needed to compete at the highest levels and how it feels to take part. He tells us about chasing sea trout in salt water in the UK, …

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Kevin The Biker - Dewhurst Creek Dalliance 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe whether Kevin was probed. Well, abducted. But not our Kevin, he’s a national icon and global treasure. This Kevin was in Canada and on the 2nd of September 1987 this Kevin was taking a lads holiday to the Dewhurst Creek between Sheldon Lake and Macpass. Moose hunting and fishing were on the agenda …

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Episode 3 - Proud to be Staffs - Theresa Heskins 29:04

3M ago29:04

29:04

An Honorary Doctor of Staffordshire University and the Artistic Director of the New Vic Theatre, Theresa Heskins’ productions have won the theatre equivalent of the Oscars. In the latest episode of the Proud to be Staffs podcast she talks about her glittering career and why she is so committed to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Subscribe now so y…

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Man Punched Bigfoot in the Gut - Tim Peeler in the Sassy Saga 53:39

3M ago53:39

53:39

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe an alleged physical assault on Bigfoot. It's the Sassy Saga part two - the second time we've probed Bigfoot. In 2010, Tim Peeler’s dogs were in heat which was very important for us to know. That heat, may have attracted Bigfoot. Ole’ Sassy themselves. Being randy, Bigfoot simply wouldn’t ‘GET’ and …

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Jan Hobot - Wild Rainbow Trout 58:19

3M ago58:19

58:19

Send us a Text Message. It is early April and I am on the Derbyshire Wye with riverkeeper of the Peacock Fishing Club, Jan Hobot. I learn about the ethos of the club and his minimal rules approach to running it along with the history of the river and it being the only place in the UK with a self-sustaining population of wild rainbow trout. We make …

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Prescription Poison - Who Killed Thomas Meakin? 16:45

3M ago16:45

16:45

The story of Thomas Meakin's eighteenth century murder is a well-known legend of the Staffordshire Moorlands, yet there has never before been a full consideration of the circumstances surrounding his death, nor an inquiry into who may have killed him. Mythstoric Origins - Exploring the Extraordinary Local Histories Behind the Legend and Folklore of…

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Pat Eudy’s Abduction Saga of 1979 - Do Worms Have Di*ks 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe . 3am, March, 1979, USA - the details aren’t clear but what can you expect when aliens and memory wiping are involved? Pat Eudy was a 46 year old driving to Monroe who may or may not have been but probably was slabbed and probed. After two years, Pat sought answers. Those answers, were that Pat was…

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The Fly Culture Podcast Live at Mallon and Green 58:59

3M ago58:59

58:59

Send us a Text Message. This episode is recorded in front of a live audience at Mallon and Green in Bakewell. I speak with some fishing experts who share some great advice and information as well as looking at the state of fly fishing. We had beer and pizza, shared fishing stories and talked about flies before starting the podcast that had no scrip…

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House of 200 Demons - Ammons Family Exorcisms 1:03:06

4M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe the most possessed/haunted house possibly ever documented, the Ammons house. Between 2011 and 2012, this house is believed to have been attacked by demons. It all starts as many a Hollywood tale have, with flies. Blankets of flies covering a house without known cause. Things only got worse from the…

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Hans van Klinken - The Klink 1:23:50

3M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

Send us a Text Message. I'm pleased to welcome Hans van Klinken to the podcast. I am sure many of you have used the flies he has developed and I get a look inside the process of how they were developed and how he has used them. The Klinkhammer Special is now 40 years old and the release of his book - The Klink coincides with this anniversary and I …

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Episode 2 - Proud to be Staffs - Ellina Pollitt 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

Jewellery designer and maker Ellina Pollitt’s work was recently featured in Vogue Magazine. In the latest episode of the Proud to be Staffs podcast the Staffordshire University alumna shares her journey of moving to the UK from Russia and how studying at University unlocked skills that led to her becoming an award-winner. Subscribe now so you never…

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