...in which we set out from springtime Orton to explore the limestone scars of the Westmorland Dales in the company of husband-and-wife geologist / botanist team Syvia and Peter Woodhead. Alongside bubbling Chapel Beck, we encounter early flowers and a lively March hare as we learn about the geological origins of limestone - in distant coral seas s…

In this episode, we talk with IHS & Aquatic Snakes with Myke Clarkson. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook…

This week Stacey tells us about Lacey Fletcher, a 36-year-old woman with autism who was found dead on her parents' couch after being neglected for years, with her body "melted" into the couch. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Lacey_Fletcher https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10783477/Lacey-Fletcher-seen-public-15-years-death-…

...in which we explore the industrial and social history of Barrow-in-Furness in the company of former mayor John Murphy and artist Maddi Nicholson. Overlooking Walney Channel and distant Black Combe, we delve into the Furness peninsular's deep past, when monks arrived in the secluded 'valley of the deadly nightshade'. We proceed to the discovery o…

This week Erin tells us about Ricky Abeyta, a convicted mass murderer who committed a shooting rampage in Chimayó, New Mexico in 1991. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/abeyta-ricky.htm https://law.justia.com/cases/new-mexico/supreme-court/1995/20488-0.html Support the show

A healthy workforce is good for business! Mentally and physically healthy employees mean reduced staff turnover and less absences, which can increase productivity with less money being paid out on sick leave. To help businesses improve the wellbeing of their staff, the government is piloting a new scheme in Cumbria and Lancashire, which will give b…

In this episode, Ashley Dezan discusses the ethical importation of reptiles and Pseudoxenodon. We also give the latest Colubridfest update. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com…

Hi Everyone! We're experiencing a family emergency at the moment. In lieu of episode 290, please enjoy our Patreon episode 53. Hopefully we'll be back to normal in a week, we apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience! <3 This month Stacey tells us about Judith Eva Barsi, an American child actress who appeared in The Land Befor…

This week Stacey tells us about Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State University who disappeared without a trace from a bar in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 2006. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer https://www.facebook.com/downtherabb…

This week Erin tells us about Gordon Park who was convicted of murdering his wife Carol Park, whose body was found in Coniston Water 21 years after her disappearance. Sources: http://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/park-gordon.htm https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/17181318.jury-to-start-deliberating-in-lady-in-lake-murder-trial/ Support the show…

...in which we take a Dales Way wander downstream from Cowan Head to Burneside to explore the long history of paper-making on the River Kent. In the company of paper manufacturer and fell-runner Mark Cropper, Chair of the six-generation family business James Cropper plc, we rewind the centuries to when 50 or more mills spanned the Kent, processing …

In this episode, we celebrate the 50th episode of CCR with special guest Owen Mcintyre of MPR. Owen talks about his colubrid projects and his success with some of the more obscure species. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: Met…

This week Stacey tells us about Jahi Turner, a 2-year-old boy from San Diego, CA who disappeared in 2002 under suspicious circumstances. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-15/jahi-turner-was-2-when-he-vanished-in-san-diego-in-2002-his-mother-still-searches-for-answers https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4559dmca.html https://www…

This month on the Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast we’re joined by Martyn Staveley of 3 Peaks Consulting. Martyn is leading on our new Supply Chain Pilot Programme, which will offer 1-2-1 support to twelve businesses in Cumbria who are looking to enter new supply chains. In our conversation we discuss… Martyn’s background working in national and…

This week Erin tells us about James Kraig Kahler who was convicted of capital murder after he gunned down his estranged wife, two daughters, and his wife's grandmother. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kahler-james-kraig.htm https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ks-supreme-court/1888978.html Support the show…

...in which we are joined by Kendal-based author and Windermere Lake Cruises skipper Robert Beale to dive into the deep history of boating on England largest lake. Rambling along the fine new path from Lakeside to Finsthwaite, we look back to Roman times and beyond to hypothesise about the first lake users. Moving into the medieval era, we consider…

In this episode, we talk with Eric Westmorland about Corn Snakes. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://w…

This week Stacey tells us about Sheila Davalloo, who was convicted of murdering her romantic rival, Anna Lisa Raymundo, in 2002 as well as convicted for attempting to kill her former husband, Paul Christos, in 2003. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/davalloo-sheila.htm Support the show

This week Erin tells us about Willem van Eijk, a convicted Dutch serial killer who was active between 1971 and 2001, during which he was known to have committed five confirmed murders. Sources: https://www.dutchmultimedia.nl/willem-van-eijk/ https://murderpedia.org/male.V/v/van-eijk-willem.htm Support the show…

...in which we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox – founder of Quakerism – on a journey through '1652 country' with historian, Quaker and Professor Emeritus at Lancaster University, Angus Winchester. Starting our walk at the Society of Friends meeting house in the picture-perfect hamlet of Brigflatts just outside Sedbergh, w…

In this episode, Zac and Clint bring undisclosed questions to one another that sparks some interesting stories and thoughts!" Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network F…

This week Stacey tells us about Marlene Warren, a Florida mother who was shot and killed at her front door by a clown delivering flowers and balloons. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/killer-clown-marlene-warren-sheila-keen-warren-flor…

This week Erin tells us about Billy Ray Waldon, who in 1986 was placed on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List after a 1985 crime spree in which three people were murdered. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/waldon-billy-ray.htm https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/988371 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Ray_Waldon Support the show…

...in which we're defeated by weather, so shelter indoors to hear from one of the UK's great adventurers: Cockermouth-based James Forrest, who has bagged all 1,001 mountains in the UK and Ireland, and broke records walking both the 446 Nuttalls and 214 Wainwrights. An escape from the nine-to-five was, James tells us, the drive for his first challen…

This month on the Growth Hub podcast we're joined by Mags Bradshaw of Red Button Marketing Training. Our conversation focusses on Mags’ innovative, straightforward approach to marketing strategy. We discuss: What is marketing Misconceptions surrounding marketing The role of the marketing process Communication about marketing accross the business He…

In this episode, with the legendary Craig Trumbower about Pines, Bulls and more! Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadi…

This week Stacey tells us about the mysterious disappearance of Layla Santanello in June 2023 from Kingsport, TN. Sources: https://tr.ee/TEP_kTZVEQ https://tr.ee/htnIRl7eff https://tr.ee/oMQGBBGUSr https://tr.ee/Y_E_4WF5xX https://tr.ee/cT9u7aUdF2 https://tr.ee/lJHEB7mvnG https://tr.ee/1N8w-22PZE https://tr.ee/TYBNorgXBj https://tr.ee/hNN2ZIU09u ht…

This week Erin tells us about Richard Valenti, aka the Folly Beach Serial Killer, who was a former sailor convicted of the murders of teenage girls on Folly Beach in the 1970s. Sources: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/folly-beach-killer-richard-valenti-dies-in-hospital-after-long-illness/article_b0eb76c4-3fe2-11eb-b1a4-87e85cea294c.html https:/…

This episode discusses Cribos and Indigos with John Michels from Black Pearl Reptiles. This episode is brought to you by Exo-Terra Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Netw…

This week Stacey tells us about Vincent Brothers, an American mass murderer who was convicted of killing his wife, their three children, and his mother-in-law in 2003. Sources: https://vocal.media/criminal/vincent-brothers-the-vice-principal-who-killed-his-family-because-they-were-a-financial-burden https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/brothers-vincent…

...in which we rewind the centuries to the Neolithic Age on a journey in search of Lakeland's earliest settlers and their highly-valued stone axes. In the company of archaeologist Steve Dickinson, we set out from Brotherilkeld – the great medieval farmstead with Norse roots. Leaving the valley walls behind, we enter wild country, once a place of fo…

This week Erin tells us about Raymond "RJ" McLeod, a murder suspect accused of killing his girlfriend, Krystal Mitchell, in 2016, and was captured in El Salvador after evading authorities for more than six years. Sources: https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/most-wanted-news/us-marshals-15-most-wanted-fugitive-captured-el-salvador https://www.sandiegoun…

Colin Bell is the Founder and Director of Leap the Crowd and Co-founder and Director of WeDo Content. We've been working with Colin recently to deliver High Performance FLOW training to business leaders in Cumbria. High Performance FLOW is a programme designed to help ambitious and hardworking business owners to break through to their next level of…

In this episode, we are talking with Kayla Martin about Honduran Milksnakes and Oddballs Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPy…

This week, Stacey tells us about Suzanne Morphew a Colorado mother, went missing on Mother's Day in 2020. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br5YebY2mWE Support the show

This week Erin tells us about Ian Huntley , a convicted murderer who was found guilty of the 2002 Soham murders in England, where he killed two 10-year-old girls named Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/huntley-ian.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soham_murders Support the show…

...in which we uwrap a selection box of our favourite clips from the year past in the company of Lakeland Walking Tales blogger and Lakeland Walker contributor, George Kitching. Featuring clips from, among others, Bill Birkett, Will Rawling, Charlotte Fairbairn, Rob and Harriet Fraser, Debbie North, Mark Hatton, Fell Foodie, Chris Butterfield and M…

This week Stacey tells us about Lars Mittank, a German man who disappeared under mysterious circumstances near Varna Airport in Bulgaria after being involved in a fight and exhibiting unusual behavior, leading to a highly publicized and still unsolved case. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lars-mittank https://medium.com/@sarahatab/lost-not…

In this episode, we are talking about Baron's Racers with Chris Sharp. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: http…

...in which we are joined by Farmer's Wife author Helen Rebanks and food historian Ivan Day for a feast of Cumbrian Christmas fare. In Ivan's historic Westmorland farm kitchen we learn about the dishes that marked a traditional Christmas – 'hackin', powdered goose and sweet pie – before Helen and Ivan serve up three very different gingerbreads. Dis…

This week Stacey tells us about Jamie Faith, an American Airlines manager, who was the victim of a in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by Jamie's wife, Jennifer Faith. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9KdSqi5J7o&t=2231s https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/investigators-unraveled-mystery-shocking-murder-jamie-faith/story?id=103376438 https://w…

We're joined by Molly Hogg of Cumbria Action for Sustainability and Lesley Robinson of Cumbria Business Growth Hub to discuss the launch of the W&F Green Enterprise Hub, a dynamic initiative dedicated to supporting local organisations on their journey towards decarbonisation and sustainability.By Cumbria Business Growth Hub

his week Erin tells us about Steven Sueppel, an Iowa City, Iowa man, who murdered his wife and four children before killing himself in 2008. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sueppel-steven.htm https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bank-crimes-drove-iowa-man-to-slay-family/ Support the show

...in which we climb one of Grasmere's low-level favourites to dine in a dell with outdoors cook, author and mental health speaker Harrison Ward – a.k.a. Fell Foodie. Setting out along the old drove road from Allan Bank, Harrison speaks frankly about his former life: of his long history of clinical depression; his obesity; and his 12-year struggle …

Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Matt Most @ sarpamitrausa https://www.instagram.com/sarpamitrausa/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/SarpamitraLLC Website https://sarpamitra.com Clint Bartley https://www.instagram.com/bartleyreptiles/ MPR Networ…

This month we're joined by business mentor Gail Gravett who is leading on our pilot Mentoring Programme. Tune in to hear how important mentoring is for success in business with lots of examples and insights. Click here to get involved in our pilot mentoring programme starting January 2024:By Cumbria Business Growth Hub

This week Stacey tells us about Peter Keller, an American survivalist and murderer who admitted to killing his wife and daughter in a video diary. Sources: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Pay4mD/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8PaCed1/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Pa42rW/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8PaBtv4/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8PakHbf/ https://www.ti…

This week Erin tells us about Sam Kastanis who was accused of four counts of aggravated homicide in connection with the slayings of his wife and children in 1991. Sources: http://www.murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kastanis-margaret.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24718349/margaret-ann-kastanis https://www.deseret.com/1992/9/4/19003219/kastanis-…

...in which we embark on one of our all-time favourite walks – up the Glendereterra valley – to ask why runners head into the toughest of fell landscapes on journeys of adventure, endurance, technical challenge and self-discovery. As we delve into the Back o' Skidda', we hear from Keswick born-and-bred Jacob Tonkin about the heritage of fell-runnin…

This week Stacey tells us about Donna Doll, a 21-year-old Northern Illinois University student, who was found murdered in a cornfield near the campus in October of 1970. Sources: https://northernstar.info/16305/news/city/murder-case-remains-unsolved/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/121881337/?clipping_id=17655890&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5c…