Welcome to Big Cat Conversations

The people‘s podcast on big cat encounters in Britain

In each episode Rick Minter discusses big cat incidents with different witnesses, finding out what they saw or sensed, how they felt, and how these cases might fit a bigger picture.

What is the bigger picture? Are pumas and black leopards naturalising in Britain, and if so, what are the implications, and how do we feel about it? How do we get more and better evidence?

BIG CAT CONVERSATIONS will tackle these questions with witnesses and occasional specialist guests.

If you‘ve had a big cat encounter, you‘re welcome to get in touch – email rick@bigcatconversations.com

Rick Minter (right) interviewing Frank Tunbridge (left) for episode 4 of the podcast
Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar visiting the Big Cat stand with Sky TV in Sept 2023. See episode 110
Rick Minter with Clare Balding while recording a big cats episode of Ramblings for BBC Radio 4.
Rick in BBC Radio Gloucestershire studio while on air as the Saturday morning guest
Interview with John (Episode 1) where he encountered two pumas in Gloucestershire
Rick interviewing Arianne, Carnivore Keeper at Exmoor Zoo, for Episode 3
Interview with Alex at the North Devon Show for Episode 3
Dr. Andrew Hemmings, Royal Agricultural University - Episode 9
Rick with guests at the Wye Knot Inn, Herefordshire, for episode 59
Rick with BBC Radio Gloucestershire presenter Faye Hatcher doing a big cats feature in Dec 2022

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