Best Nugget Hunting Podcasts (2025)

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Netflix, Google, Nintendo and Supercell news plus data, jobs and events intel 19:10

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5d ago19:10

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What's going on at Netflix games - Google Play's new features and its comment on that 30% cut - Nintendo's surprise new mobile game - Two big moves at Supercell - News nuggets from our data and jobs columns - A plug for our next Off The Record event in Leamington #15, 25/09/25. Support…

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Apple Games, AppLovin's Super Bowl ad(?), Off The Record plus data, soft launch and new game news 17:53

12d ago17:53

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This week's concise, inside view of the mobile game business. #14, 18/09/25 This week: - A look at the new Apple Games app and why it exists - AppLovin's expansion beyond mobile game UA and potential Super Bowl ad - An Off The Record Helsinki wrap-up and news of the next event - News nuggets from our soft launch, data and new game columns • Hang on…

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Who's dodging Apple's 30% tax plus Roblox, Clash Royale and August's top performers. Also: fresh data, jobs and new game news 19:37

19d ago19:37

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#13, 11/09/25: This week's concise inside view of the mobile game business includes: - How mobile game makers are dodging App Store fees in the US - August's top performers, including Roblox and Clash Royale - Interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs and new game digests. • Hang on, what's going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.…

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Console-to-mobile flops, more King insider views, Destiny Rising's launch plus data, soft launch and new game news 20:01

26d ago20:01

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#12, 04/09/25: This week's inside view of the mobile game business includes thoughts on: - Why console game-makers keep porting old console games to mobile - More thoughts from inside King on culture, mismanagement and more - Destiny Rising's smooth launch (compared to Diablo Immortal, at least) There are also interesting news nuggets from our regu…

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That King story, AI games, Beatstar's closure plus news from our data, jobs and new games columns 19:42

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#11, 28/08/25: This week's inside view of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on: - That King story, how it was put together and the reaction to it so far - A chat with three different 'AI first' game-makers - The closure of Beatstar after Duolingo bought out most of NextBeat's staff There are also interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs…

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Gamescom in review, Supercell's AI lab and news nuggets from our data, soft launch and new game digests 19:15

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#10, 21/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on Gamescom's mobile presence and a growing sense of optimism overall, a look at what Supercell is up to with its AI lab and plenty of fascinating news nuggets in our regular data, soft launch and new game digests. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobile…

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Moon Active, Umamusume, NextBeat plus news nuggets from our data, jobs and new game columns 16:56

2M ago16:56

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#9, 15/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz takes in Moon Active's three new soft launch games, Umamusume's horse girls getting traction with western players and what's next for NextBeat after most of its staff joined Duolingo. There are also news nuggets aplenty from our regular data, jobs and new games round-ups. • Hang on, what is go…

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Mobile game coverage, NextBeat acquired, Supercell's AI play, July's top titles plus data, soft launch and new game news 19:52

2M ago19:52

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#8, 08/08/25: This week we explain why games websites don't write about mobile games, Duolingo's surprise acquisition of NextBeat, who's leading Supercell's AI lab and July's top downloads and biggest earners. There's also plenty of interesting nuggets in the regular data, soft launch and new game digests. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly?…

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King protests, VC dropoff, whale hunting plus data, jobs and new game news 11:36

2M ago11:36

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#7, 01/08/25: This week we rattle through the layoff protests at King Barcelona, a new Secret Developer blog about whale hunting, find out where all the VC money has gone and bring you the highlights from our regular data, jobs and new games updates. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.biz founder and editor Neil Long …

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Niantic, more layoffs, Monopoly Go earnings, Supercell's AI investment, more 15:44

2M ago15:44

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#6, 25/07/25: Quickfire discussion of this week’s big Niantic interview, more layoffs, Monopoly Go’s earnings and a first for Supercell as it invests in a ‘GenAI first’ game studio. There's also a dash through lots of other news nuggets in our regular new game, data and soft launch columns. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobi…

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King's AI layoffs, Zynga, 'AI-first' gamedev plus new games, data and jobs news 15:10

2M ago15:10

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#5, 18/07/25: Quickfire discussion of that King AI layoffs story, a recent interview with Zynga boss Frank Gibeau plus a look at how an 'AI-first' studio is doing. There's also a summary of lots of other news nuggets in our regular new game, data and jobs columns. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week in this podcast mobilegamer.biz…

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Supercell, Trailmix, 2025's top grossing games + top downloads so far, plus data, soft launch and new game news 17:41

3M ago17:41

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#4, 11/07/25: Following Develop Brighton there's the highlights from our chat with Supercell and Trailmix, a look at the top grossing games and top downloads of 2025 so far and lots of other news nuggets in our regular soft launch, data digest and new game columns. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.biz founder and ed…

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King + Blizzard cuts, Tripledot, App Store anger, age rating controversy, June's top games, more 17:23

3M ago17:23

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#3, 04/06/25: detail and thoughts on the King and Blizzard layoffs, Tripledot's $800m deal with AppLovin, yet more App Store anger, age rating controversy, June's top downloads and top earners plus more data, jobs and new game news nuggets. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.biz founder and editor Neil Long goes on a …

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Google's stealth games app, new Apple shenanigans, Netflix's game cull and more 15:34

3M ago15:34

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Mobilegamer.biz founder and editor Neil Long goes on a walk and explains what happened in mobile games this week. #2, 27/06/25: Apple's new EU App Store rules, Google's stealth Instant Games app, a recent interview with Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick, Netflix's removal of 20+ games, a plug for Off The Record Brighton, and other interesting bits and …

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#1, 22/06/25: Diablo Immortal, PlayStation’s mobile push, Netflix numbers, more. 23:37

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mobilegamer.biz founder and editor Neil Long goes on a walk and explains what happened in mobile games this week. Includes: jobs news, mission accomplished for Diablo Immortal, PlayStation's aborted mobile push, Netflix download numbers, a load of data nuggets plus new game news.By mobilegamer.biz

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2023 Gold Rush starting NOW! - AND STILL GOING STRONG IN 2025 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Kevin and Kevin talk about the 2023 Gold Rush in all of the Western Mining States. What it is like now and the opportunities that massive rains storms, flooding, and a record snowpack are creating, and how to take advantage now and later on visual prospecting for the best gold recovery seen in over a decade. Su…

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Recognizing your real opportunities. 49:40

3+ y ago49:40

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. There is a lot that goes into a Miners Recognizing real opportunities and not just in equipment. Looking at the ground with fresh eyes offers great opportunities that may be missed if a Prospector puts on the blinders and stays hype focused on only that ground in front of him. A Prospector looking for a spot to…

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Is your comfort zone your rut? 41:11

3+ y ago41:11

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. We all have a comfort zone, how we pan, sluice, or detect. It's time to think about the comfort zone and if it has become your rut and how to keep it from hindering your gold recovery. Expand the possibilities with practical ideas to keep you moving forward. Support the show…

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In the Kit 20:24

4y ago20:24

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Kevin B asked me "What is the one tool in your kit that you will not leave home without?" This is beyond the normal things like pans and classifiers and digging tools. There are two must haves one is for detecting and the other, well I take it with me no matter what I am doing. Support the show…

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QT #3 Specfic or X-Over Detectors, Good idea or not the best of both worlds. 15:23

4+ y ago15:23

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. If you had asked me in 2004 if there was a good cross over detector for gold and CRT, I'd said no. Today not so much so. There are a few viable X-over detectors out there but make sure you are choosing what you need. DO not go detecting wondering if you made the right choices especially when your in the field. …

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Quick Tips #2 Factory preset or create custom programs 7:59

4+ y ago7:59

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Lots of questions about trusting factory presets over creating hunt programs from the start. I have some pretty strong opinions about this topic and I have seen a lot of new Detectorists make a few mistakes in setup over go with. Sorry for those of you that came back thinking this is another Podcast. The Mr. ze…

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Heading back to Alaska - This time with great friends 1:25:03

4+ y ago1:25:03

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Heading back to Alaska with Professional Prospectors Chris Ralph and my Producer Kevin Bell. Join us as we sit down with Kib Canyon, owner & operator of Gold King Creek Alaska Mine and Adventures for a long but informative podcast. You can also watch the Webcast on the Gold Trails YouTube channel at goldtrailst…

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OTG Quick Tips #1 - Eliusive Detector Signals Audio and VDI 7:10

4+ y ago7:10

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Hey Prospectors, It's been a while. Over the last few months, we have received a huge amount of great email questions about everything. KB and I decided to take a lot of these and turn as many of these as we can into short-format Podcasts to help you become a better Prospector and Miner. This quick tip talks ab…

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Compartmentalizing & Confidence = Gold measured by, $ per yard over specks in a pan. 46:43

5y ago46:43

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Over four decades ago I stood on a ridge overlooking a huge Desert and suddenly felt overwhelmed. I had only been out a few times on my own and honestly, they were not the most successful trips I had made. I decided to create a box in my mind's eye with compartments and each compartment was a step to the end go…

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But the golds supposed to be here, right here. 22:33

5+ y ago22:33

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Putting the puzzle pieces where they need to go is a prospector's life. And sometimes you have to chase that one piece that got stuck in the box or fell on the floor to finish what you started and see the even bigger picture. Rules of Thumb revisited with a fairly new prospector that almost walked away from a 7…

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Paydirt Payoff with Prospecting 28:49

5+ y ago28:49

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. What prompted this podcast is that I'm often asked if I believe in paydirt, and yes I do. I occasionally get in the mood for a bag or two and it all adds up. Sometimes in only fluctuating my cost per ounce up. When that happens, I mine. For decades I have kept expenses vs.return logs. These logs have helped (an…

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Thank you for NOT Prospecting 44:35

5+ y ago44:35

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Kevin Bell gives a big "Thank You" to a prospector for not prospecting and leaving some of the best gold that they have found on their Thursday Mining Day under his tailings. Of course, this leads to training about trending, $$$ per yard, visual prospecting above and below the ground level and the failings of u…

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The other side of 300, Prospecting outside of California’s buffer zone. 24:52

5+ y ago24:52

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. In December 2019 Kevin and I shared the prospecting that you could do within the 300-foot buffer in selected California waterways. This time we open up the rest of the land with the opportunities awaiting all prospectors at 301 feet. Along with offering tips on maximizing your gold recovery when and where drawi…

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Covid-19 Distance, not Isolation. A positive mental outlook is as important as washing your hands. 33:22

5+ y ago33:22

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Isolation and separatism is not healthy for either your overall physical or mental health. Kevin and I discuss the standards for physical protection along with not shutting yourself in your house and shutting out the world around you. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended for mental health: Only c…

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New equipment and some old friends at the GPAA Gold & Treasure Shows. 44:35

5+ y ago44:35

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. The first 3 GPAA Gold & Treasure Shows were a great opportunity to introduce show goers to some new equipment and some equipment that has come back onto the market for prospecting. Kevin Bell and I talk in depth about new and old gear designed to help you find and recover more gold. Support the show…

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We're BACK 25:25

5+ y ago25:25

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. After a move of the studio and the Human (me) we are back up and running with new equipment, dedicated connection and server access. Thank you to the over 5000 listeners to On the Gold for your patience and more importantly your support. Let's kick season 2 into high gear. Support the show…

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This new Detector is a piece of %#*@ - Listener questions and comments 24:51

6y ago24:51

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. With the new email addresses pending KB and I invited listeners to send in their questions and comments. The response to the invitation generated a lot of questions and one very frustrated new to detecting, Detectorist. I cover my thoughts on his detector and what I believe may be the problem and answer a coupl…

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Thank you to everyone for tuning into the On The Gold Podcast! 17:58

6y ago17:58

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Over the last four months, the On The Gold Podcast has grown faster than I ever expected. The listeners and subscribers have far exceeded what I even conservatively estimated and for that, I say Thank You. 2020 Will be the Year of the Prospector. KB and I drop a couple of hints as to what to expect. We have two…

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Conversation with Dominic Ricci - LDMA 2020 31:17

6y ago31:17

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. I spent a week in the GPAA-LDMA office and around all of our extremely busy schedules,i cornered Dominic to talk "what's Up 2020" within the LDMA. Lot of outings, hunts and just all around great prospecting and fun for EVERYONE. Support the showBy Kevin Hoagland

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5N5 Production Panning 20:58

6y ago20:58

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Production Panning is about using specialized gold pans that allow you to move great amounts of material in a quick efficient manner creating more concentrates in less time. Gold is forced downward and trapped in a closed system where it is virtually impossible to lose. This 5N5 is not really structured, more o…

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California Gold - Yes, you can still prospect and recover gold in California 14:50

6y ago14:50

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Many people believe that the moratorium on dredging in California has all but stopped prospecting in the state. This is just not true. There are a number of different methods of recovering gold at and around the state's waterways that are efficient and productive. I sat down with CA GPAA State Director Kevin Be…

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Old vs. New ground, confidence, tenacity, research & willingness to do more. 22:03

6y ago22:03

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Chris and I sat down for another amazing chance to discuss and share with you what it takes to live the essence of a prospector and setting out to find new spots. Many prospectors become lost when it comes to getting out to search for new areas to mine. Looking for new gold can be a confidence destroyer and for…

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5N5 - OK 3N30 Rules of Thumb 27:57

6y ago27:57

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Kevin Bell, Chris Ralph and I sat down to talk about Rules of Thumb associated with prospecting and when they do and more importantly when they do not apply. I have been very open in saying that the 3 major Rules of Thumb can be truly detrimental to new prospectors and that teaching or even discussing these 3 a…

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5N5 ALMOST Kevin & Chris talk about using discrimination while detecting. 22:23

6y ago22:23

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Chris Ralph and I sat down down to talk about using discrimination on your metal detector while prospecting for gold. There is a time and a place for everything, or is there? Understanding that there are three types of discrim, Ferrous - Non Ferrous and one other type, will help you to be a better Gold Detector…

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5N5 Friday - KB's in charge this week and turned the mic on me, again. 31:54

6y ago31:54

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Kevin B has been receiving questions about me, Kevin H. My background. How I got started, where I've been and I am more than the detector guy. More importantly though, questions about what drives my passion and my vision for an industry that so many do not know even exist in the 2000's. Support the show…

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When to put down the Detector with Professional Prospector Chris Ralph. 18:03

6y ago18:03

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Chris and I sat down to talk about when to put down the detector and start mining with some of the other tools in the toolbox. Nothing worse than being in a good area when you realize that you are Drywashing with your Detector. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of going too long with only one tool and how to maximize…

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5in5 Friday - Fluid Dynamics with Kevin Bell 29:33

6y ago29:33

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Sometimes Co-Host and always a great Miner, Kevin Bell sits in the question seat for this 5in5 on Fluid Dynamics. Which as an added bonus is the methodology and process that he patented. Fluid Dynamics may sound a bit complicated (which it was on his side) but on your side, the end result is that you will recov…

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On the Gold With Guest Chris Ralph Professional Prospector 1:02:55

6y ago1:02:55

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Chris Ralph Professional Prospector, Mining Engineer, Author and just one of the greatest people I have ever met in the Mining Industry, joined us to help you find gold. Chris clearly states that you do not have to be a Mining Engineer or a Geologist to get on the gold that others miss. You just have to, Know s…

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5 in 5 Black Sands- Keep, Work or Feed the Roses? 16:21

6y ago16:21

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. A very new GPAA member asked 5 questions about keeping and working his iron black sands. Wash them, Crush them, Roast them or just feed the garden plants almost pure iron. I have what may be considered a different approach to black sands. There is a point that the investment of time and resources become the "Ga…

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5 in 5 - Metal Detecting 27:13

6y ago27:13

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. 5 in 5 is the 5 questions answered in 5 minutes. Which has never happened. This episode of 5 in 5 is centered around the top 5 FAQ and debunking some myths about different types of detectors, their capabilities and how to choose the right detector for the ground under your feet. Support the show…

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On The Gold - Long A's to Great Q's from GPAA Members 44:50

6y ago44:50

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. GPAA Members, "Ask Kevin Hoagland" your Prospecting questions is a new feature in the GPAA magazine driven by the GPAA Facebook page. Most of the Questions I try to answer in the magazine but the ones that will be more in-depth, will find their way to the Podcast. In this episode a new GPAA member asked me real…

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"On The Gold" There's a lot to be proud of when you're a Pick & Shovel Miner. 5:16

6y ago5:16

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Heading out across the Desert in the Ranger to look over a claim. I started reminiscing about a conversation with one of my best friends that started on a early Saturday morning in the early 9o's when he dropped by while I was watching the Buzzard out prospecting for gold. Support the show…

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"On The Gold" - PAPER HANGERS... SHAME ON YOU 31:36

6y ago31:36

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. In the Prospecting world "Paper Hanger" is a NOT FRIENDLY name for those that unlawfully Record, File and Sale mostly unproven Mining Claims. If you are absolutely focused on buying a gold claim, the Paper Hangers episode will help you in knowing who and what to watch for. Side Note. Instead of paying $$$$$$$ f…

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This is, "On The Gold" Prospecting-2-Mining 2:37

6y ago2:37

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Have a gold question? Send us a text. Welcome, to the first "On The Gold" Podcast with host, Kevin Hoagland. My goal with this first episode is to give you an idea of what "On The Gold" is about, and how committed I am in using nearly 50 years of my experience and the experience of my guest to help you, to become a better gold Prospector. Support t…