The Lancashire Hot Pod

Two northern monkey's on a podcast from Lancashire covering everything from A to Z - what could possibly go wrong....

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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 therapy. There are some elements to this story that you may or may not agree with but we would encourage you to do your own research and make up your own mind. This is a real story involving real people ...

Mar 10, 2019•58 min•Ep. 8

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 ensuring all people are included in their local community. This podcast demonstrates the passion and innovation that lives in our great County, with amazing people doing fantastic work in the community. T...

Feb 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 7

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 Day; created (with the help of the Flag institute) registered the Lancashire Flag and paid for and erected boundary signs in many Lancashire areas, for which work which still continues...find out more he...

Jan 22, 2019•59 min•Ep. 6

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 of use including textiles, paper, building materials and body care. Love it or loathe it it's important to understand the differences across the cannabis plant species and how this natural ancient plant ...

Jan 13, 2019•57 min•Ep. 5

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 to some great stories and recites some ancient Lancashire texts as well as tells us how the dialects have developed all over the county. You can check out Sid's work over on his website here http://www.s...

Dec 23, 2018•52 min•Ep. 4

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 this is what now gives his life meaning. It's a subject that affects so many people and families across Lancashire and the rest of the UK.

Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 3

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 walks and hidden treasures, the role of smart phones dumming us all down, the Internet of Things and smart fridges. All part of the hot pod!

Dec 02, 2018•47 min•Ep. 2

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!

Dec 02, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1

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