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May 31, 2023
This Week we are asked by a viewer to chat about how to maintain your underwater metal detector, especially your O-RIngs. So we Cover IP Ratings, Chat about Preventative Maintenance, Cleaning and Maintaining your Underwater …
May 24, 2023
Festivals Baby!!!!!!! This week we answer a question from the Top Dog himself Mervin who is the long-standing and first Patreon to the podcast for which I am ever grateful. Mervin wants to know of any pitfalls that may arise…
May 17, 2023
Hey! This week we chat about how to best secure your metal detector to best prevent you loosing your detector to an opportunistic thief. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope yo…
May 10, 2023
Hi Everyone this week we kick of our feature series starting with Ground Balance. Don't forget to reach out to DR Detector to get your questions answered. see below. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening…
May 3, 2023
METAL DETECTING IS BORING!!!!! ;) This week I chat to you about why you shouldnt get involved in the hobby of Metal Detecting. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy th…
April 26, 2023
Hi all this week We chat about how streamlining your pinpointing technique can increase your production hunt time and ground covered during your metal detecting hunting day. However, before we start I want to thank you for l…
April 19, 2023
Hey! Were back from our Easter Holidays to talk about Coils and what to know and any myths that are out there so lets get on with the show. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope…
March 29, 2023
Hey! this week in the last of my metallurgy series I chat about Alloys and how to detect them what to look out for and comment that everything is really just an alloy and how we don't want ferrous Alloys However, before we s…
March 22, 2023
Hey, This Week I chat about the Metal Detectorist Everyday Carry and what should be in it to have you ready for when you need some help in metal detecting situations. However, before we start I want to thank you for listenin…
March 15, 2023
Firstly I want to apologise for the Audio Quality this week I had some technical issues causing interference which I couldn't resolve in time for this week's upload however rest assured the Audio will be back to normal next …
March 8, 2023
Hey everyone this week we chat about metal detecting in an urban environment where to go and how to set your detector up for this often disregarded environment plus we have a question for the Dr from Shaggy about GPS and App…
March 1, 2023
Hey everyone this week we continue the metallurgy series with Iron the most feature-specific metal of metal detecting. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episod…
Feb. 23, 2023
Hey everyone this week we chat about how to get into metal detecting for less than $100 and why it may not be a good idea to go super cheap at the start. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podc…
Feb. 22, 2023
Hey everyone this week we chat about how to get into metal detecting for less than $100 and why it may not be a good idea to go super cheap at the start. However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podc…
Feb. 15, 2023
This week I chat about detecting Copper and why its so important to us as detectorists and we have a question for the detector from Matt on what to do about a ring-like structure on a map. However, before we start I want to …
Feb. 8, 2023
This Week We chat about Minelab's claim to 50% more power into the ground I address some misconceptions in the metal detecting community about how a metal detector actually works we look at Maxwell's 4 equations of electroma…
Feb. 1, 2023
This we continue our series on metal detecting specific metals and we cover the basics of Silver and what characteristics are important to you as a metal detectorist We also have a question for Dr Detector from Bob To Clean …
Jan. 25, 2023
This we cover the basics of gold and what characteristics are important to you as a metal detectorist. The Difference between a gold-specific detector and a general detector and we have a question for Dr Detector. However, b…
Jan. 18, 2023
You can't swing a cat online without seeing something about ChatGPT and how its the end of the world so this week we check out ChatGPT and try to figure out if it can help us in our never-ending quest with metal detecting. h…
Jan. 11, 2023
Hey Were Back and this week is a long one we recap on my smart goals from 2022 and look at 10+ top things you are doing wrong as a metal detectorist and then the DR answers a great question from Andy in Maryland USA and if t…
Dec. 21, 2022
This week is just a quick episode to say Happy Christmas and a prosperous New year and to express some gratitude to you all for your support this last year xxx However, before we start I want to thank you for listening to th…
Dec. 14, 2022
This week I chat about the data streams present in your detectors Display VDI and Audio and what each can show you and which one is best if one is best. Also, the Dr answers a question about your detector battery care. Howev…
Dec. 7, 2022
Hey Everyone I mix it up a little this week when I record onsite at the beach and we chat about mental health and the health triangle and what you can do when you are suffering and how metal detecting is a great tool to bols…
Dec. 2, 2022
This week We chat about Archeology versus Metal Detecting and what the establishment formed from the Citizen Scientific Movement needs to do to reconnect with the Metal Detecting Public However, before we start I want to tha…
Nov. 25, 2022
This week We chat about what you need to consider when picking your first, or second or any detector we look at complexity in relation to price and whether getting an advanced detector is appropriate to your skill level in t…
Nov. 18, 2022
This week We chat about Soil and its features and how to use these features to help you when your detecting, We discuss ground balance mineralization and Halo effect. However, before we start I want to thank you for listenin…
Nov. 11, 2022
This week We chat about Tips for getting permissions in an age of zero trust plus we have the story of a favourite find from Perter from 2nddig.com where he chats about finding a half reale. However, before we start I want t…
Nov. 4, 2022
This week I dedicate a whole episode to Discrimination something that has been mentioned in 19 episodes so it's time. We Chat about, What is Discrimination? How Discrimination Works, Features that rely on Discrimination and …
Oct. 28, 2022
This week I chat with you about the concept of an Every Day Detectorist Carry or EDDC Hey everyone before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If you want to s…
Oct. 21, 2022
This week I can’t wait to talk to your wife’s, your partners or your best friends about what they can do for you this Christmas but before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the ep…
Oct. 14, 2022
This Week we chant about EMI and the conspiracy theory around Silent EMI. Hey everyone before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If you want to support the s…
Oct. 7, 2022
This Week I have a rant about air testing and the marketing spin all the rage today around Fast Recovery speed. Hey everyone before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode t…
Sept. 30, 2022
This Week I want to Chat about the war between Frequency Tech and How Minelab owns the narrative on Frequency. Hey everyone before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode th…
Sept. 23, 2022
This Week I want to revisit a list of recommendations I made all the way back in episode no 1 and episode 66 and that’s an updated revision of my top 5 beginner detectors. Hey everyone before we start I want to thank you for…
Sept. 16, 2022
This Week I walk us through using a map and how to use a compass to get you from point A to Point B. Before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If you want to …
Sept. 9, 2022
This Week I give you a few updates from My Adventures in Metal Detecting and I Chat about Minelab's recent release of the Manticore But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy th…
Sept. 2, 2022
This week I had the pleasure to chat with Dilek Gonulay from @noktadetectors where we chat about the legend, updates around coils and accessories and their philosophy around community development and beta testing. But before…
Aug. 26, 2022
The Mystery of the lost Pin Pointer! I'm back this week with a brief update and an opinion or two about Legend Equinox and Deus II Comparisons. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope …
June 3, 2022
The week I want to give a Quick Update There will be no podcasts till mid August due to life But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast for the last year. If you want to support the show there are m…
May 27, 2022
TO CHERRY PICK OR NOT TO CHERRY PICK THAT IS THE QUESTION!!!!! The week we talk about When to cherry pick and when to not cherry pick sometimes the best thing to do is to dig everything. But before we start I want to thank y…
May 20, 2022
NEW DETECTORIST LOOKING FOR...................... The week we talk about New detectorist looking for... Threads online and how they remind me of old lonely hearts ad's and how they potentially are not the best start for you …
May 13, 2022
Tech Tool Kit for Metal Detecting This Week I talk about Websites and Apps that can help you in the Hobby plus a few things to be aware of. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you …
May 6, 2022
What Im Packing When Detecting This Week I talk about buying my new Metal Detecting backpack and what I pack day to day when detecting. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjo…
April 22, 2022
DEPLOY THE LASER'S>>>>> How to Clean your Metal Detecting Finds This Week I talk about the various methods of cleaning your finds. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the…
April 15, 2022
I Cant Believe I made This Mistake This Week! This Week I talk about Urban Prospecting and I recount a mistake I stupidly made this week. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you en…
April 8, 2022
This Week I talk about The top 10 Mistakes we all make when metal detecting. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If you want to support the show th…
April 1, 2022
This Week I talk about Coin Roll Hunting and we celebrate episode number 100. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If you want to support the show t…
March 25, 2022
This Week I talk about Bluetooth Latency and whether you should go with Wired versus Wireless Head Phones. But before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode this week If y…
March 18, 2022
So its Official the podcast is officially a toddler and this week i do a quick year in review of some of this years highlights including the "Bastard" Search is Coin Shooting Dead and My Top five Hack for metal detecting.. B…
March 11, 2022
So this week I want to discuss EMI or Electro Magnetic Interference and how is effects your metal detector and what to do about it. Before we start I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the ep…