Best Topic Gin Podcasts (2025)

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Warhammer with Matt and Mark - Part 1 48:42

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1h ago48:42

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In this episode of The Hobby Hangar, Tristan is joined by guest host Matt as they sit down with Mark to dive into the expansive world of Warhammer. From its deep lore and iconic figurines to the wide variety of factions, they explore what makes this universe so captivating. This is the first part of a two-part series, with more Warhammer discussion…

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Savannah Monitors with Linnea 1:23:47

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In this episode, Tristan sits down with Linnea to explore her work with savannah monitors. They dive into best practices for feeding and husbandry, share experiences with incubating reptile eggs, and talk about Linnea’s incredible journey to Ghana, where she studied savannah monitors in their natural habitat. From care tips to field research, this …

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Magazines and Mental Health with Gin Black pt. 3 54:01

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In the final part of their conversation with Gin Black, the hosts dive deep into the misunderstood world of monitor lizards. Gin shares her insights on breaking the stigma these incredible reptiles face, the importance of reading body language, and her personal experiences cohabitating with her large monitors. The discussion wraps up with a fascina…

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Magazines and Mental Health with Gin Black pt. 2 51:07

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This week, Tristan and Connor continue their conversation with Gin in part two of last week’s episode. Together, they explore the role of an effective emotional support animal, what it takes to build trust with your monitor, and why responsible ownership is so important. Whether you’re a seasoned reptile keeper or just curious about the bond betwee…

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Magazines and Mental Health with Gin Black pt. 1 48:56

28d ago48:56

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In this episode, Tristan and Connor sit down with Gin, the founder of S.O.A.R. (Support Of All Reptiles), an online magazine dedicated to amplifying voices within the reptile community. Gin shares the inspiration behind S.O.A.R. and the importance of building connections through shared passion for reptiles. The conversation also takes a deeply pers…

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Conservation with Phil and Rachel - Part 2 1:08:47

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In this continuation from last week’s conversation, Tristan and guest host Phil sit down with Rachel to dive deeper into the world of conservation, reptiles, and community. They swap stories from conventions, reflect on the destruction of rattlesnake den sites, and explore the beginnings of Phil's podcasting career. Along the way, Phil and Rachel s…

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Conservation with Phil and Rachel 58:31

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Tristan sits down with Rachel, joined by guest host Phil, to explore Rachel’s work with Pikstein Lab, a nonprofit dedicated to conservation and ecological stewardship. They chat about the unique challenges of living in Florida, encounters with venomous critters, and even share a few thoughts on the legendary Sir Patrick Stewart. Rachel will have a …

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Falconry with Jonathan Mckinney 58:08

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In this episode, hosts Tristan and Connor sit down with falconer Jonathan McKinney to explore the fascinating world of raising and hunting with falcons. Jonathan shares the story of how he first got involved in this ancient sport, the unique bond between a falconer and their birds, and how the practice has shaped his daily routines and improved his…

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The Hobby Hangar: Story time with Phil Wolf 2:01:08

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Welcome back to The Hobby Hangar – the place where passion meets peace of mind. In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Phil Wolf – a snake and cigar enthusiast with a voice made for storytelling and a podcast of his own to prove it. Phil brings along some unforgettable tales and a dose of calm, reminding us how hobbies can ground us, spa…

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The Hobby Hangar: Devon to the Music Scene 50:23

5M ago50:23

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Welcome back to The Hobby Hangar, where we explore the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! In this episode, we’re joined by an old friend, Devon, who shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding balance through the simple act of engaging in hobbies. Whether you're searching for a new interest or hoping to impr…

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The Hobby Hangar: Nipper Reed Everybody, UK Special 1:47:10

5M ago1:47:10

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In this week's episode, We're excited to bring you a very special episode starring our first guest from abroad. A man who has traveled the world, lived many adventures, and is here to tell his story. We introduce to you, the wonderful Nipper Reed everybody. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together!…

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The Hobby Hangar: An Ordinary man named Matt 2:09:33

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Welcome back into The Hobby Hangar, where we delve into the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! Every week, we explore your passions by sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to cultivate a positive mindset through engaging in healthy hobbies. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new interest or seeking to boo…

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The Hobby Hangar: Reptile Talk w/ Anthony & Jason 1:39:20

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Welcome back to "The Hobby Hangar," where we delve into the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! Every week, we explore your passions by sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to cultivate a positive mindset through engaging in healthy hobbies. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new interest or seeking to boo…

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The Hobby Hangar: Meeting your Cohost, Connor 42:12

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Welcome to episode three, In this weeks episode we get our first peek into the "elusive" life of our cohost and learn a little about the what goes on upstairs in Connor's mind. He continues to be a role model for his son, enjoys time outdoors with nature. While camping and gardening are the typical shared interest, His passion for mushrooming start…

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The Hobby Hangar: Meet your host, Tristan 48:17

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Welcome to episode two, In this weeks episode we get our first dive into the everyday life of our host and learn a little about his world. Tristan is both a father and an avid reptile keeper. The passion for keeping critters really took off after returning home from the army and has been an anchor when things are tough. It is truly is amazing that …

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The Hobby Hangar: Introducing the Show 28:41

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Welcome to the introductory episode for The Hobby Hangar with your hosts Tristan and Connor. In todays episode you'll learn a little about our background, why we do what we do, and how we plan to format the show. This project has been on our minds for a long time, We will be breaking down all kinds of hobbies from Tristan's reptile keeping or class…

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Another Round & Some Memories Found 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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To celebrate the end of series 6, the Gin & Topic family just had to have a little get together… want to join us? Let’s look back on the series and chat about everything we learnt with another round of particular favourites from the tasting room to keep us hydrated For the final time this series… cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com…

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Clink & Oops Series 6 Bloops 22:50

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You’d think that six series in we might have less bloopers to share with you. Think again! As per tradition, here are all our ‘sorry Ben’s’ and technical fuck ups for you all to enjoy. Including a few from our guests… Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Series 6 Top Ups 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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This series we’ve been joined by nine wonderful experts, each one with their own topic. But we always end up chatting away with our guests for far too long… So, join us this week for a little treat. From extra topic gems to chats about just how our experts ended up in their roles, here are the bits that we couldn’t squeeze into the main show! Cheer…

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Tasting A Little More From Series 6 11:16

1+ y ago11:16

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re having a few extra shots from the series Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everleaf & CRISPR 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

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CRISPR! No, it’s nothing to do with crisps… What is it, you ask? Well, that’s what this week is all about. We’re joined by Soren Hough, a writer and a scientist who completed a PhD in Biochemistry at Cambridge. He has been working with, and writing about, CRISPR since 2014 and is currently a Visiting Scientist in the DNA repair laboratory of Prof S…

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Tasting Everleaf 19:08

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Everleaf Marine with our guest Soren Hough Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clean G & Kids Environment and Health 48:46

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What environment do you like to listen to us in? We hope you haven’t got kids around, there’s an explicit warning for a reason! Although maybe this week, you should at least keep them in mind. We’re joined by Pia Hardelid, a Professor of Epidemiology at the University College London. Pia is leading a project called the Kids’ Environment and Health …

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Tasting Clean G 18:15

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Clean G with our guest Pia Hardelid Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Never Never & Science Integrity 1:02:50

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We’ve talked sharing science this series but how do you know that the science you’re reading isn’t as fake as a love island star’s teeth? This week we’re joined by Dr Simone Cuff, a biomedical researcher who currently works with a major scientific publisher checking scientific papers for research integrity issues and signs of fraud. She’s going to …

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Tasting Never Never 18:54

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Never Never triple Juniper gin with our guest Dr Simone Cuff Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tonic Waters & Flying Squirrels 49:15

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This week we’re making some airtime for a less represented animal (thank you for that joke, Sarah). We’re going to be chatting all things flying squirrel! Our expert is Jeremy Howard, PhD student at the University of Missouri St. Louis. He’s currently studying bumblebees but we’re dragging him back to his previous work as we chatted all things bee …

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Tasting Tonic Waters 22:20

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room We’re doing something a bit different this week… we’re tasting tonic waters. Join us as we try Fever Tree, Schweppes and Double Dutch with our guest Jeremy Howard. Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cambridge Curator's & Sharing Science 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

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We chat a lot about science on this podcast but this week we’re going a bit meta and chatting about sharing science. Although, in a much more academic sense… We’re joined by Emma Smith, a Journal Development Editor at eLife, an independent nonprofit committed to improving the way scientific research is reviewed and communicated. They’re going to be…

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Tasting Cambridge Curator's 17:30

1+ y ago17:30

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Cambridge Curator’s gin with our guest Emma Smith Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Isle of Harris & Toxic Algae 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

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It’s the third and final in this accidental swampy theme! And this week it’s getting toxic… We’re joined by Dr. Will J Brownlie, an Environmental biologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. But don’t worry, Will isn’t the toxic one and nor is this week’s gin. We’re talking Toxic Algae. And more specifically, should we be worried about tox…

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Tasting Isle of Harris 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Isle of Harris gin with our guest Dr Will J Brownlie Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Caorunn & Swamp Methane 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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We’re back in the swamps this week but don’t worry, there’s no sign of Shrek. Our guest is Dr Carole Helfter, an Environmental physicist and Group Leader in Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange and Effects at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. She’s going to be talking to us all about Swamp Methane and answering the burning question: Where does it com…