
The People's Podcast on Big Cat encounters in Britain. In each episode Rick Minter discusses big cat sightings with different witnesses, finding out what they saw or sensed, how they felt, and how these cases fit a bigger picture.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 133 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatureNatural Sciences | |||

Lee our first guest describes his close observation of a puma stalking fallow deer in Buckinghamshire. He watched the circling deer behaviour as they responded as a protective group to the advancing predator, and he describes the fear he felt at fin... more
Dave our guest had two big cat encounters in East Hampshire in the 1990s. We also hear some panther and puma incidents reported to him through his fishing and his zookeeper networks.
Dave also mentions rumours of canned hunting in the past as one o... more
Our first guest Miriam had a close-up sighting of a puma back in 1968 in Surrey, while on an archaeological dig. She explains how she and her mother watched in silence before in slunk off. The local police followed up and found footprints from which ... more
Charlie our guest recounts 6 months of his life at the age of 9 back in 1973-74. Around his house in Ayrshire his family lived alongside a female big black cat, seen active in fields and woods and at one stage she was lactating.
Charlie regularly e... more
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Wonderfully informed on the subject - Rick’s years in the field (and wood, and fen) create an air of trust where witnesses can step in and share their experiences without getting their toes stood on. Solid choices on subject and guest selection across the series make a persuasive case for the cat - may they be left undisturbed!
Thanks Rick for an informative and measured podcast.
I have had a passing interest in Big Cats for a few years, but this podcast has ignited an insatiable passion for the subject. My friends tease me and say I must have a PhD in the topic by now! I’ve listened to every episode and have gone back to the beginning to start all over again! I’m also researching outside of the podcast and absorbing as much information as possible! The podcast is so well produced and Rick is an excellent interviewer, I think this will be an enduring interest of mine, I’... more
Big Cat Conversations has become my “go to” unwinder and often listen as if i am awake at night.
When i am tired or my mind is racing i find these episodes interesting, gentle, descriptive and relaxing because unlike many topics, imparting life tips, they don’t have robe remembered.
I have been through 105 episodes twice now and enjoyed them equally second time around.
well done thankyou..
I really enjoy this discussions, they really demonstrate what a vibrant countryside we have.
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Engaging with the enigma surrounding big cat sightings in Britain, this series features first-hand accounts and interviews with witnesses who recount their encounters with these elusive creatures. Each episode probes the emotions experienced during these sightings while weaving in broader discussions on wildlife, local folklore, and conservation issues. With an inviting storytelling style, the host draws out personal narratives that invite listeners to reconsider the presence and impact of big cats in the British countryside. Unique in its focus on real people and their experiences, the content highlights the connection between humans and wildlife, sparking curiosity and deeper understanding of the subject.
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Recent guests on Big Cat Conversations include:
1. Gary Ridley
2. Simon Lea
3. Andy Council
4. Hugh Williams
5. Kit Conway
6. Mark Graves
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