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Big Cat Conversations

Rick Minter
Big Cats
Pumas
Animal Behavior
Wildlife Protection
Herefordshire
Black Panther
Leopard
Surrey
Human-Wildlife Interaction
Scotland
Big Cat Sightings
Bodmin Moor
Gloucestershire
Scottish Borders
Cougar
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Conservation
Deer
Kent
Black Leopard

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.

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Latest Episodes

Ian encountered two black leopards in a midlands wood at dusk, watching them rush through the dry reeds by a dyke.

Ian discusses his close observation of the playful large cats, and mentions other snippets on similar big cats he has heard from the a... more

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We return to Wildside Exotic Rescue in Herefordshire, where owner Lindsay Mckenna now cares for 11 pumas, a lynx, a serval and many other animals which were exotic captives needing new and better homes. 

Our 4 guests describe their own sightings of ... more

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Our first guest Darren describes his investigations on local marshes in Cheshire, where he’s seen a black leopard, chased by his dog. This happened after his previous encounters with similar looking cats nearby, including on a disused golf course.  S... more

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Tracey had a prolonged and close view of a black panther outside her car at a forest edge in Gloucestershire in 2001. Two years later she was able to compare the cat with a black leopardess at Heythrop private zoo in the Cotswolds. 

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Recent Guests

Gary Ridley
Long-term investigator in Surrey and runs the website Surrey Panther Watch
Surrey Panther Watch
Episode: BCC EP:131 Surrey hills & heathlands – perennial pumas & panthers
Simon Lea
Creator of the Charlebury Panther and expert in big cat sightings
Episode: BCC EP:128 Secrets of the hoax – real & imagined beasts
Andy Council
A mural and graffiti artist known for his animal illustrations
Episode: BCC EP:128 Secrets of the hoax – real & imagined beasts
Hugh Williams
Folklorist and historian with a focus on strange phenomena.
www.mysteriesofmercia.com
Episode: BCC EP:127 Lurking at the margins – big cats of Mercia & Durham
Kit Conway
Author of the novel 'Cat Fight', which explores big cat stories in Britain.
Penguin Bantam Books
Episode: BCC EP:126 Kent Cat Fight, Surrey double take
Mark Graves
A regular guest with experience in wildlife and a background in African leopards.
Episode: BCC EP:122 The puma paradox – Australia’s roo slayers

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Rick Minter
Host of Big Cat Conversations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 322 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Thanks Rick, I have now listened to all episodes , very well put together podcast. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarrgas78
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Peter Taylor talking tripe

    Love the show but Peter Taylor has devalued the whole evidence based accounts by not knowing his facts and looking like a fool. He makes exaggerated claims about people being killed every year north of San Francisco by big cats. Rubbish!!!Attacks are very rare and significantly less than 1 per year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Apgar22
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Very crisp, cool and confident on the matter of the cat.

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strongarm of the Sofa
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Thank you

    Thanks Rick for an informative and measured podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssb1243
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Absolutely Fascinating!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raven.Pagan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Well-produced, balanced discussions that avoid sensationalism.
The show fosters genuine curiosity and careful consideration of sightings.
Listeners praise the approachable, evidence-focused storytelling.
Witty, calm host with trustworthy witnesses.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#126
United Kingdom/Science
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#70
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#57
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#111
Finland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#167
Ireland/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BCC EP:131 Surrey hills & heathlands – perennial pumas & panthers
Q: So, what types of big cats are seen in Surrey?
There are at least five big cats in a 10-mile radius of Guildford.
BCC EP:131 Surrey hills & heathlands – perennial pumas & panthers
Q: How did you get started in the subject?
I remember hearing about the Surrey Puma from my dad.
BCC EP:118 Mother & cub on the moors – son of the Exmoor Beast
Q: What do you think about the sightings you're experiencing?
Steve believes these cats are part of the local wildlife and emphasizes the need for respect towards them.
BCC EP:118 Mother & cub on the moors – son of the Exmoor Beast
Q: Was it on your radar much?
Steve had seen reports about big cats but initially dismissed them until he had his own sightings.
BCC EP:128 Secrets of the hoax – real & imagined beasts
Q: How did the Charlebury Panther become famous?
It became famous unintentionally through reports of sightings and media coverage, despite being a sculpture.

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This show centers on real eyewitness accounts of big cat sightings in Britain, exploring what listeners saw, how the witnesses felt, and how these events fit into a larger narrative about big cats in the countryside. Conversations with everyday people—farmers, hikers, and locals—are juxtaposed with expert context on behavior, habitats, and evidence, creating a grounded, skeptical-to-curious exploration of the phenomenon. A notable strength is the host's calm, patient interviewing style and the emphasis on evidence processing, witness credibility, and community collaboration among researchers and enthusiasts.

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1. Gary Ridley
2. Simon Lea
3. Andy Council
4. Hugh Williams
5. Kit Conway
6. Mark Graves

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