Best The Metal Detecting Show Podcasts (2025)

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Arc Raiders Hype, AI in Games & Teaching Kids Magic: The Gathering | New Dad Gaming Ep. 376 43:52

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Arc Raiders is the hot new extraction shooter everyone’s talking about… and the community is actually nice?! 😅 This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff crack open the last of the pumpkin beers, dive into the surprise hype around Arc Raiders, and unpack the controversy around AI voice acting and what it means for real voice actors and future gam…

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S8 E37 - Hunting for Gold Nuggets in the Ghost Mines of the West with John Lambe 1:38:26

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John Lambe joins Ken and Tony to talk about his history of detecting on old mining dumps in search of gold nuggets. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links …

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S8 E36 - A Once in a Lifetime Gold Discoveries 1:41:18

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While Metal Detecting in the English countryside, these guys struck gold – literally! 💛 Hear the full story of how they uncovered, ancient gold coins, buried for centuries. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is availabl…

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Expensive Fortnite Skins, Future Gaming Dreams, Watching Breaking Bad | New Dad Gaming Ep. 375 33:04

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This week the dads discuss expensive Fortnite skins, introducing Breaking Bad to an eldest, and dream a little dream of games they will have. This week features some solid pumpkin beer to boot! 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id11…

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S8 E35 - Lets Talk Metal Detecting - Relics Radio Podcast with Tony and Ken 1:34:54

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Tony and Ken talk about metal detecting, new equipment, and some of thier latest hunts.... RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch us live. D…

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Listener letters, Saving for a Playstation, Kid Jobs | New Dad Gaming Ep. 374 31:07

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The Dads are back with pumpkin in their beer, With notes from listeners they definitely hold dear. Breaking the bank with a skin from Fortnite, And will a kid save for a Playstation? He just might. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/…

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S8 E34 - Greysen Reimer talks Fur Trade Relics - Native Artifacts & Copper Culture - on Relics Radio Podcast 1:31:30

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Greysen Reimer is a passionate metal detectorist and history hunter who specializes in uncovering Native American artifacts, fur trade relics, and ancient Copper Culture treasures. With a deep respect for the past and a sharp eye for hidden history, Greysen’s discoveries offer a rare glimpse into North America’s earliest cultures and frontier life.…

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Pumpkin Beer Regret, Hades II Bliss, Hollow Knight Sleepover, & FF8 Cheats (Dad Mode!) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 373 38:50

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By Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley

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S8 E33 - Talking NEW METAL DETECTORS - Nokta Legend 2 and Minelab Vanquish 60 Series 1:34:29

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Ken, Tony, and special guest Michael discuss the new machines recently announced from Minelab and Nokta Metal Detectors. The Vanquish 60 series and the new Legend 2. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for d…

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In-Person Chaos! Hades II Hype, Teens Buying Games, & Couch-Co-Op Headaches | New Dad Gaming Ep 372 41:38

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We did it: our once-a-year in-person episode! Trevor and Jeff awkwardly remember how to record without Zoom, swap Toronto trip stories, and dive into dad-mode gaming topics: Hades II’s launch, whether it breaks our “no new games” pact, accessibility/difficulty debates (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring), letting a 15-year-old buy games on Steam, …

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S8 E32 - In Search of History with Rich VanWinkle from the Quarter Hoarder Crew 1:38:19

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Rich VanWinkle joins Tony and Ken to talk metal detecting, colonial relics, and some of the adventures he's had in his search for history and being a part of the Quarter Hoarder team on YouTube. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Ea…

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Broken Controllers, No Man’s Sky Comeback & The Silk Song Struggle – New Dad Gaming Ep. 371 48:15

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Welcome to New Dad Gaming, the show where Trevor and Jeff prove that becoming a dad doesn’t mean game over. 🎮👨‍👧‍👦 This week, the dads dive into: Broken controllers & kid chaos – how one “dad-only” controller didn’t survive. No Man’s Sky resurgence – the dads revisit the galaxy, ship-building, and VR. Hard root beer & craft beer picks – Prairie Fai…

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Kids Back in School, Dads Back in Space: No Man’s Sky “Voyagers,” Kingdom Come 2 Hype & a Fortnite Confession | New Dad Gaming - Ep. 370 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Kids back in school, dads back in space. This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff swap school drop-off war stories, crack seasonal beers, dive into No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” (ship interiors! group missions! biomes!), pine for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and—dad confession—Trevor actually buys a Fortnite skin. If you’re a gaming parent balancing…

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S8 E30 - Metal Detecting GOLD COINS! Metal Detecting Treasure Talk on Relics Radio 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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Kyle Fiddes joins Ken and Tony to talk about all the excitment of finding incredible relics and the ultimate, Gold Coin.... RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. Se…

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Parenting as Shepherds, Not Engineers | Gaming Dads, Metal Detecting, & Elite Dangerous Adventures - Ep. 369 40:57

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Being a dad isn’t about engineering your kids’ every move—it’s about shepherding them through life’s adventures. In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into Dr. Russell Barkley’s powerful advice on parenting: guiding your kids like a shepherd instead of trying to engineer who they’ll become. The dads also share: 🎮 How their kids tr…

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S8 E29 - Mysteries of Cache Hunting 8:49

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I thought it would be fun to start putting out some pre-recorded podcasts just for you, our audio listeners. These will probably be shorter in duration and will cover a number of diferent topics, all relating to metal detecting, relic and treasure hunting. I hope you enjoy this first installment - The Mysteries of Cache Hunting... RELICS RADIO is l…

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S8 E28 - Show Us Your Relics - Show and Tell Time on the Relics Radio Podcast 1:39:20

3M ago1:39:20

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Tony and Ken are joined by Jag Galicia, from Claim the Past, Jason from DetectSD, Jamie Herzog from Metal Sharxs, and Larry, from Five Mile Relics, for a little round of Show and Tell... were talking about the items we find in our individual areas. Were sharing stories about these items. To watch this episode in video form, go here to check it out:…

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Brewing Beer, Splitting Consoles, Roblox Controversy & Donkey Kong Bonanza – New Dad Gaming Ep. 368 46:20

3M ago46:20

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff cover the highs and lows of fatherhood and gaming life. From fan mail about homebrewing beer, to kids pitching in for a PS5, to the latest controversy with Roblox knockoffs, it’s another hilarious and heartfelt episode for gaming dads everywhere. Topics this week include: 🍺 Homebrewing adventures — is it…

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S8 E27 - Remembering Loy Milam - A Relics Radio Tribute 2:05:26

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On July 30, 2025, Loy Milam, the founder and creator of this Relics Radio Podcast, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Kentucky. We gathered a bunch of Loy's friends together to remember and pay tribute to this special man. Tennessee Jeff, Larry Stephens, Marc Hoover, Butch Holcombe, Bill Hayes, Matt Howell, Jeff Plugmaster Ford, To…

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Party Dad IPAs, Grow-a-Garden Addiction & Roblox Rage - New Dad Gaming Ep. 367 33:30

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Dogs, digital gardens, and dopamine loops—oh my! In this jam-packed episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into: 🐶 Puppy problems and the very real debate: Do we get a dog or keep our freedom? 🍺 Dad beers of the week, including Party Dad IPA and an Irish red ale from Smithwick’s. 🌱 The Roblox takeover: Why Grow a Garden has kids (and poten…

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S8 E26 - Meteorite Hunter Meets Treasure Hunter - Stephanie Inskeep 1:34:33

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Stephanie Inskeep from Ancient Adventures joins Ken and Tony to talk about all her treasure hunting activities from hunitng for sharks teeth, native american artifacts, relics, and meteorites. We also talk about her recent appearance on Expedition Unknown with Josh Gates looking for Anne Boney's pirate treasure. https://www.youtube.com/@AncientAdve…

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Microbrews, One Piece Cards, and a Not-So-Lost Gaming Challenge – New Dad Gaming Ep. 366 32:27

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Summer vibes, card battles, and dad dilemmas collide! In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff pour a couple of beverages (from microbreweries and grocery store seltzers), reflect on their infamous “No New Games” challenge, and dive deep into the growing obsession with trading card games — specifically the One Piece TCG that's taking teen…

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S8 E25 - Metal Detecting for Lost Relics in North Carolina - Jeff Hendrick 1:37:08

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Tony and Ken visit with thier old digging buddy, Jeff "Grandma's Brooch" Hendrick who had moved to North Carolina. What is he finding these days over in NC? RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download w…

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D&D and Dads and Drones | New Dad Gaming Ep. 365 36:04

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To dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread, While another dad decides to the sky he will head. This week both dads drop back into VR, And Death Stranding was beaten, via hoof bike and car. #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #DeathStranding #Quest3 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife…

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Gaming Dad Corners, Switch Lite Joy & Death Stranding Returns | New Dad Gaming Ep. 364 46:11

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor shares his new dad gaming cubby setup, complete with a Switch Lite gifted by his nephews and an ingenious use of the Quest 3 as a giant PS4 screen. Jeff returns to Death Stranding to prep for its sequel, and the dads compare small cozy games vs. massive open-world grinds. Also discussed: A beautiful dad poem abou…

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S8 E24 - Low Country Relic Hunting with Brian White of Southern Relic Adventures 1:35:29

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Tony and I talk with Brian from Southern Relic Adventures about metal detecting, history, and relic hunting in the Low Country of South Carolina Brian's Links, go check him out: Southern Relic Adventures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southernrelicadventures Southern Relic Adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernrelicadvent…

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S8 E23 - Relics Radio Goes Hollywood! All About Our Appearance on Expedition Unknown 1:31:44

4M ago1:31:44

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Jeff Lubbert from American Digger Magazine's Relics Roundup joins Tony and Ken to talk about thier appearance on the Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown with Josh Gates. The Season 15, Episode #3 airs July 2nd, 2025 and is titled "The Lost Grave of Buffalo Bill".. . RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel …

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S8 E22 - Meet Ohio History Hunter - Metal Detecting - History - Time Traveler 1:24:22

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Scott Power, otherwise known as Ohio Relic Hunter joins Tony and Ken for a chat on Relics Radio. Scott has been extremely active in the metal detecting/treasure hunting/historical preservation community in Ohio for many years. Ohio History Hunter on FB: / ohiohistoryhunter RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube chan…

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DLC Bribes, Switch Repairs & Magic Cards | New Dad Gaming Ep. 363 31:22

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What happens when exams meet DLC drops? This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss using video games as parenting bribes—and whether it’s genius or dangerous. Jeff negotiates with his teen over a Hunter: Call of the Wild DLC, while Trevor deals with non-activated V-Bucks chaos after a birthday gone slightly wrong. We also revisit Jeff’s m…

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Switch 2 Temptation & Console Tragedies | New Dad Gaming Ep. 362 30:35

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A surprise Switch 2 drop, a blue screen of death, and Father’s Day gift loopholes - this episode has it all. Trevor barely escapes the clutches of buying a brand-new Switch 2… but just barely. Meanwhile, Jeff’s aging Switch kicks the bucket in spectacular fashion, sparking a desperate race against time to recover lost Pokémon and Zelda saves. With …

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S8 E21 - Meet the Winners of Minelab MASTERS of METAL in Colorado 1:33:40

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Join us as we chat with the winning team from the Colorado Masters of Metal hosted by Minelab. Rush to the Rockies held the Masters of Metal competition this past weekend and we talk about it and how Tony and our team placed as well as another team we went neck and neck with. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube c…

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Night Rain Temptations & Switch 2 FOMO | New Dad Gaming Ep. 361 29:50

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This week, Trevor and Jeff face their greatest challenge yet: resisting the urge to break their no-new-games vow. With the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion stealing the spotlight and rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 release buzzing, the temptation is real. Meanwhile, one dad's teen dives headfirst into Dungeons & Dragons, sparking memories and hopes of…

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Temptation Denied, Goat Madness, and Magic The Gathering Costs 29:50

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After a brief break (no disasters—just dad life), Trevor and Jeff are back to talk about holding strong in their no new games challenge—sort of. Jeff’s been tearing up the zombie roads in Days Gone, teaching his kids how to shop smart with Goat Simulator 3, and even… dabbling in Magic: The Gathering for the first time ever (blame the Final Fantasy …

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S8 E20 - 50 Years of Metal Detecting with Bill Hayes on Relics Radio 1:39:36

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Bill Hayes brings his 50 years of metal detecting and treasure hunting expertise to the Relics Radio Podcast. Join us LIVE and ask your questions to this metal detecting legend. RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is ava…

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S8 E19 - Real Treasure Hunting with Mike and Kristy from Cowlazars LIVE on Relics Radio 1:30:28

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Mike and Kristy from Cowlazars join Ken and Tony to talk all about current and past treasure hunts including the Justin Posey hunt announced on the Netflix special, Gold and Greed, the Forrest Fenn hunt, the Beacon Star Treasure Hunt, Jon Collins-Black, theres Treasure Inside Treasure Hunt, The Secret Treasure Hunt and much more... LINKS: Cowlazars…

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S8 E18 - All about the NEW XP HF2 Elliptical Coil for the Deus 2 - with Merrill Kazanjian 1:33:11

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Ken and Tony talk to Merrill, US Ambassador from XP Metal Detectors all about the NEW High Frequency Coil just released by XP for the Deus 2 metal detector, the HF2. XP Deus II - new HF2 Elliptical Coil https://www.xpmetaldetectors.com/en/produit/xp-hf2-elliptical-coil.php Metal Detecting NYC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetalDetectingNYC R…

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S8 E17 - Metal Detecting Treasure Hunting Talk on Relics Radio Podcast 1:34:31

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Metal Detecting Talk with Ken and Tony RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch us live. DK’s LINKS:All Ken’s Links Here: https://linktr.ee/ad…

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Dad Court: Minecraft Mayhem, Backlog Betrayals, and the Temptation of Oblivion | New Dad Gaming Ep. 359 37:38

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff hold a special session of Dad Court to determine if their backlog challenge has been broken—or if there’s still hope for their gaming honor. Spoiler: Jeff may have withheld some crucial evidence… Jeff confesses to a near-miss after buying (and refunding) Elite Dangerous over a cockpit color mod—but later…

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S8 E16 - Relic Hunting with Claim the Past - The Next Generation 1:30:35

7M ago1:30:35

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Tony and Ken are joined by Jag from Claim the Past. East coast relic hunting with the next generation in our hobby. Check out the social media of this bright young man: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@claim_the_past TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claim_the_past Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claim_the_past/ RELICS RADIO is live via video b…

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Minecraft Movie Madness, Missed Projects, and Surprise Nerf Birthdays | New Dad Gaming Ep. 358 32:51

7M ago32:51

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Jeff and Trevor trade parenting war stories as they navigate teenage moods, missed school projects, and the absolute chaos of Minecraft movie culture. From last-minute movie plans to self-imposed consequences, the dads explore how to discipline with empathy—and hold the line when games are on the line. Jeff recounts how…

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S8 E15 - Excalibur and Minelab Giveaway plus Huge Announcement 1:42:39

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Casey with Excalibur Shovels and Debbie from Minelab visit with Ken and Tony. They giveaway some great items and Masters of Metal competition is coming to Colorado at Rush to the Rockies That time when Ken and Tony were on a BBC tv show and hung out with Mel B, Emily Atack and Ruby Wax! RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventure…

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S8 E14 - Metal Detecting and Treasure Hunting Talk with Ken and Tony 1:34:17

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Metal Detecting Talk with Ken and Tony RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch us live. DK’s LINKS:All Ken’s Links Here: https://linktr.ee/ad…

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S8 E13 - Metal Detecting with Celebrities! - Mel B, Emily Atack, and Ruby Wax on the Trail of Isabella Bird 1:31:24

7M ago1:31:24

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That time when Ken and Tony were on a BBC tv show and hung out with Mel B, Emily Atack and Ruby Wax! RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch …

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The Switch 2 Switch-Up, Mario Kart Open World, and a Surprise Elden Ring Successor | New Dad Gaming Ep. 357 38:19

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This week on New Dad Gaming, it’s all about the Nintendo Switch 2. Trevor and Jeff dive into Nintendo’s massive announcement, breaking down the upgraded hardware, surprising launch titles, and some truly unexpected exclusives—including Dusk Blood, a spiritual successor to Elden Ring that’s only coming to Switch 2 (!). Has Nintendo officially won ov…

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AI Game Coaches, Elden Ring Redemption, and Letting Go of Teen Independence | New Dad Gaming Ep. 356 38:46

8M ago38:46

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This week on New Dad Gaming, the dads are back in the saddle after a run of sickness, vacation, and dad exhaustion. Trevor returns to Elden Ring—this time without cheats—and finds himself rediscovering the magic of adventure, danger, and dumb deaths in FromSoftware’s punishing open world. But with limited dad time, he turns to an unexpected ally: A…

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Gaming Through the Plague, Steam Deck Saves the Day, and League of Legends Dad Challenge | New Dad Gaming Ep. 355 38:49

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Jeff barely makes it back from the brink after being taken down by the dreaded dad plague—but thanks to the Steam Deck, he managed to game his way through recovery. Trevor and Jeff discuss how portable gaming is perfect for sick days, and why handheld gaming may be entering a new golden age. Speaking of challenges, Jeff…

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S8 E12 - MATT HOWELL from GONE DIGGIN Talks Civil War Relics, Egypt, and History 1:30:19

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Tonight, Matt Howell from Gone Diggin joins Ken and Tony to talk about Civil War relics, history, bottles, events, and more … Gone Diggin Links: https://www.youtube.com/@GoneDiggin https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonediggin https://gonediggin.net/ A Million Dollars laying on the beach | A Real Treasure Story https://youtu.be/LhYpVQpzAyw?si=a3b-pWMu…

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S8 E11 - Relic Restoration with JP Hunts Live in the Studio 1:39:28

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Tonight, JP Hunts joins Tony and Ken on Relics Radio to talk about Relic Restoration and preservation. One of the premier restorers of relics in our community, JP Hunts talks about metal detecting in his historic areas and some of his most challenging restorations. JP also gave away an amazing Gardner bullet he dug in Gettysburg. JP Hunts on YT: ht…

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S8 E10 - Bones in Water - Bob Lee of Relic Rescue USA Joins Relics Radio 1:39:31

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Bob Lee of Relic Rescue USA joins the Relics Radio podcast to talk about the adventures in Florida. Bob has been an avid bottle digger for many years and has explored many areas in Florida in search of treasure. Relic Rescue USA on YT: / @relicrescueusa3803 Relic Rescue USA on TT: / relicrescueusa Bob’s Website: https://bobhlee.com/ Bottle Probes: …

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Steam Deck Joins the Family, V-Bucks Bribery, and League of Legends Challenge | New Dad Gaming Ep. 354 36:01

9M ago36:01

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff welcome a new gaming dad into the Steam Deck Brigade! A listener writes in about choosing between a gaming PC and a Steam Deck—did they make the right choice? Jeff shares his insights on why the Steam Deck continues to be a fantastic option for dads on the go. Meanwhile, V-Bucks have officially entered T…