Firearms licensing at the Metropolitan Police
The December episode of the BASC podcast offers a unique insight into firearms licensing at the Metropolitan Police.
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The award-winning radio presenter, and voice of the BASC podcast, sheds a little light on his life, passions and career.
I am Staffordshire born and bred, having grown up on a farm 20 minutes south of Stoke-on-Trent.
I spent most of my time roaming the fields in anticipation of the next adventure, a way of life that only comes with growing up in the sticks. What developed over time was a deep-rooted love for the countryside and a constant need to be connected to it somehow.
I was born into a very creative family, with my brother and sister both successful actors, but at 18 I fell into broadcasting through hospital radio. From there I bounced around a few local radio stations before landing the breakfast show at Heart FM in Sussex, with stints on Capital FM in London and various BBC stations along the way. Today, most of my time is taken up producing podcasts, an industry which is expanding rapidly every year.
Shooting is very much a major part of my life. In Sussex I am part of a small self-run game shoot and, for those amateur gamekeepers among us, you will know how much time this can take up! Along with my three amazing children and a very understanding wife, the rest of my time is taken up with family adventures in the Sussex countryside and trips to the cricket.
I first joined BASC over 15 years ago, originally for the insurance cover and offers, but after engaging more with the challenges that face the countryside, I have come to realise how important it is that we support BASC in its ongoing battle to maintain sustainable shooting for future generations. BASC plays a crucial part in protecting the countryside and who knows where we would be without the association.
"Our listeners span all the world's continents"
We have one simple goal, and that is to inform and educate our members on the various issues and campaigns on the BASC agenda. It’s a great tool to engage with people who perhaps don’t have time to involve themselves fully with the goings-on at BASC.
Life is so fast-paced, with time a precious commodity, so having an easily digestible update in the form of a podcast is proving really successful.
My favourite statistic is that our listeners span all the world’s continents, except Antarctica (we’re working on that one!).
The BASC podcast is a wonderful project to be a part of, mainly for all the exciting road trips I get sent on! The team discusses the latest hot topic and a few phone calls later it’s all organised. I have had adventures in Yorkshire recording the moorland dawn chorus, wildfowling on the south coast and deer stalking in Hampshire, to name just a few.
Too many choices! I have a Beretta Silver Pigeon and I love it. Nothing flashy but it does the job.
If we’re talking food…I’ll take all three! However, I can highly recommend my pheasant goujons – a winner in my house.
For me, wildfowling is the ultimate day out. Tucking myself away in a hide with a hot flask is one of my favourite things. Wildfowling is the most captivating and unpredictable field sport you can do; I love the challenge.
You can listen to the BASC podcast on all major streaming platforms.Â
For more information, and to listed to our podcast, please click here.
The December episode of the BASC podcast offers a unique insight into firearms licensing at the Metropolitan Police.
Today sees the launch of the new Eat Game Podcast, marking the start of Great British Game Week 2021.
The award-winning radio presenter, and voice of the BASC podcast, sheds a little light on his life, passions and career.
I am Staffordshire born and bred, having grown up on a farm 20 minutes south of Stoke-on-Trent.
I spent most of my time roaming the fields in anticipation of the next adventure, a way of life that only comes with growing up in the sticks. What developed over time was a deep-rooted love for the countryside and a constant need to be connected to it somehow.
I was born into a very creative family, with my brother and sister both successful actors, but at 18 I fell into broadcasting through hospital radio. From there I bounced around a few local radio stations before landing the breakfast show at Heart FM in Sussex, with stints on Capital FM in London and various BBC stations along the way. Today, most of my time is taken up producing podcasts, an industry which is expanding rapidly every year.
Shooting is very much a major part of my life. In Sussex I am part of a small self-run game shoot and, for those amateur gamekeepers among us, you will know how much time this can take up! Along with my three amazing children and a very understanding wife, the rest of my time is taken up with family adventures in the Sussex countryside and trips to the cricket.
I first joined BASC over 15 years ago, originally for the insurance cover and offers, but after engaging more with the challenges that face the countryside, I have come to realise how important it is that we support BASC in its ongoing battle to maintain sustainable shooting for future generations. BASC plays a crucial part in protecting the countryside and who knows where we would be without the association.
We have one simple goal, and that is to inform and educate our members on the various issues and campaigns on the BASC agenda. It’s a great tool to engage with people who perhaps don’t have time to involve themselves fully with the goings-on at BASC.
Life is so fast-paced, with time a precious commodity, so having an easily digestible update in the form of a podcast is proving really successful.
My favourite statistic is that our listeners span all the world’s continents, except Antarctica (we’re working on that one!).
The BASC podcast is a wonderful project to be a part of, mainly for all the exciting road trips I get sent on! The team discusses the latest hot topic and a few phone calls later it’s all organised. I have had adventures in Yorkshire recording the moorland dawn chorus, wildfowling on the south coast and deer stalking in Hampshire, to name just a few.
Too many choices! I have a Beretta Silver Pigeon and I love it. Nothing flashy but it does the job.
If we’re talking food…I’ll take all three! However, I can highly recommend my pheasant goujons – a winner in my house.
For me, wildfowling is the ultimate day out. Tucking myself away in a hide with a hot flask is one of my favourite things. Wildfowling is the most captivating and unpredictable field sport you can do; I love the challenge.
You can listen to the BASC podcast on all major streaming platforms.Â
For more information, and to listed to our podcast, please click here.
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