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Walking PostWalking Post podcast 11: Walking Festivals – Wrexham and WirralThis week we have seem to have a connection with the letter 'W' - with conversations about walking festivals in Wrexham and the Wirral. Oh, and a bit of a rant about path etiquette.Interview times:03:43 Wrexham Walking Festival 16:10 Wirral Walking FestivalWrexham Walking FestivalThe Wrexham Walking Festival is a nine-day event that takes place annually in June – this year, from 7 to 15 June.Unlike many other festivals, all walks are free, and no pre-booking is required. There are two or three walks each day, which vary in...2025-05-0934 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 8: ‘Photoshop for proteins’ and improving operationsThis week on the podcast, we have a conversation with Elise de Reus, the co-founder of Cradle, a biotech startup that is revolutionising protein design, and a chat about improving hospital operations with Proximie’s CEO and founder, plastic surgeon Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram.Interview times:01:55 Proximie 21:40 CradleProximieProximie has built the only cloud OS for intelligent operating rooms. With 800 operating rooms across the US and UK utilizing Proximie, the company is rapidly growing its US footprint leveraging its connected surgical platform to drive operational efficiency.With Pr...2025-05-0943 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 10: The Strawberry Line and Holy Dirt by Molly LordThis week we have conversations about a a recently-published book about walking the Camino in Spain, and about an old railway line, the Strawberry Line, being turned into a walking route in Somerset.Interview times:04:53 The Strawberry Line22:55 Molly Lord – Holy DirtHoly Dirt - A Camino Journey: Out of my mind. Into My Body. Saved By Song. by Molly LordMolly Lord is an educator with a career spent in varied fields of human behaviour studies, and runs her own company, Tuned-In Productions, which hosts workshops, keynotes, and vi...2025-05-0252 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 7: The DSCSA deadline and MoonLake's NanobodyThis week on the podcast, we have a conversation with Tim Tinnel, executive vice president/chief operating officer of Intelliguard, talking about – among other things – the looming Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) deadline, and Jorge Jorge Santos da Silva, founder and CEO of MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, about its Nanobody programme.Interview times: 01:42 MoonLake Immunotherapeutics 25:24 IntelliguardMoonLake ImmunotherapeuticsLater this year, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics will be announcing its hotly anticipated phase 3 results for its Nanobody sonelokimab for the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa. The company is looking to sonelokimab to become the firs...2025-05-0247 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 6: Persica Pharmaceuticals and CaszymeThis week on the podcast, we have a conversation with Steve Ruston, CEO of Persica Pharmaceuticals, about treating chronic low back pain, and with Monika Paulė, CEO and co-founder of Caszyme.Interview time stamps:Times: 01:40 Caszyme 16:04 Persica PharmaceuticalsPersica PharmaceuticalsPersica is developing a potentially transformative non-opioid treatment for chronic low back pain (cLBP) with some interesting phase 1b data.Chronic low back pain is a problem that affects millions of people, many of whom aren’t helped by existing treatments. Persica’s drug aims to be the f...2025-04-2534 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 09: Nick Thorpe - Walking Europe's Last Wilderness, and the Guernsey Walking FestivalThis week we have conversations about a a recently-published book about walking in the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Guernsey Walking Festival.Interview times:04:42 Guernsey Spring Walking Festival 20:15 Nick Thorpe - Walking Europe's Last WildernessNick ThorpeAward-winning journalist and film-maker Nick Thorpe’s day job is as the central Europe correspondent for BBC Radio and TV. Because of this, he has lived in the region for around 40 years, and currently calls Budapest home.He has written several books, including The Danube: A Journey Upriver from the Bl...2025-04-2551 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 08: Hong Kong’s Argyle Ross Trail and the Haltwhistle Walking FestivalThis week we have conversations about a new and challenging trail in Hong Kong that involves swimming in the ocean, and on the Haltwhistle Walking Festival in Northumberland.Times:03:37 Haltwhistle Walking Festival 18:55 The Argyll Ross TrailArgyle Ross TrailThe Argyle Ross Trail is a challenging 12-section, 100km swim hike across the length of Hong Kong. The hike includes sea swimming between islands, hiking in streams, jumping in waterfalls and traversing rugged coastlines, ridges, reservoirs and beaches. Best hiked in Hong Kong’s hot summer months, every section is we...2025-04-1843 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 5: Vitalant’s vital role in blood products, and Brainomix gives hope to stroke victimsThis week on the podcast, we have a conversation with Vitalant’s Kevin Land, executive medical director, Biotherapies, and VP of Clinical Services, and Becky Cap, SVP, Biotherapies; and chat with Brainomix CEO and co-founder Michalis Papadakis about making a difference in getting faster treatments for stroke victims.Times: 01:52 Brainomix 21:44 VitalantVitalantVitalant, which used to be known as Blood Systems Inc., is a US nonprofit organization that collects blood from volunteer donors and provides blood, blood products and services across the US.It is the country’s la...2025-04-1854 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 4: A new class of therapeutics, and biotech hiring in 2025This week on the podcast, we have conversations about hiring in the lifesciences industry in 2025, and about a potential new class of synthetic therapeutics.Interview times: 02:49 ThirdLaw Molecular 21:14 Occam GlobalThirdLaw MolecularThirdLaw Molecular is a biotech company that has pioneered the discovery and development of Spiroligomer molecules – a groundbreaking new platform for targeted drug discovery.The company is designing and synthesizing libraries of billions of Spiroligomer-based molecules and is entering into research collaborations with pharmaceutical organizations to identify and optimize highly targeted drug-development candidates.Th...2025-04-1150 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 07: The xTx Trail and the Talgarth Walking FestivalThis week we have conversations about the development of a cross-state trail in Texas, the xTx, and on the Talgarth Walking Festival in Wales.Interview times03:35: Talgarth Walking Festival 12:30: X-Texas TrailTalgarth Walking FestivalTalgarth is in Mid-Wales, in the county of Powys, between Hay-on-Wye and Brecon.It hosts the annual Talgarth Walking Festival, which this year is the 11th edition of the event. Beyond the walks, participants can enjoy talks from local experts, family-friendly activities and opportunities to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and walkers.2025-04-1145 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 06: The March March March, and the IMLThis week we have conversations about the IML – the International Marching League, and a feature on an annual long-distance walk from March in Cambridgeshire, to Cambridge, called the March March March.IMLThe IML (International Marching League) Walking Association is a non-political, non-profit organisation that promotes walking and international cooperation and friendship.The IML, which consists of the European region and Pan-Pacific region, promotes international multi-day non-competitive walking events in each of the member countries.IML walkers must walk a minimum of two days at an event, and cover at least 20km...2025-04-0441 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 3: Nanoparticles and Duchenne muscular dystrophyInterview timestamps: 02:20 Satellos 26:00 EVŌQ NanoAntibiotic-resistant infections are a top 10 global health threat demanding urgent innovation.A US-based nanotech company, EVŌQ Nano, has developed a novel nanoparticle that destroys bacteria from the inside – without triggering antimicrobial resistance (AMR).The nanoparticle is already in development for an inhaled therapeutic for Cystic Fibrosis patients, as well as for antimicrobial medical devices and treatment of the surface of textiles. It is also being earmarked for applications in energy and agriculture.The company’s multi-patented, high-volume laser nanofabrication process create...2025-04-0452 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 05: Bristol Walk Fest, Newton Stewart Walking FestivalThis week we feature two walking festivals, almost at opposite ends of the UK – in Bristol and Newton Stewart.Bristol's month-long walking festival, Bristol Walk Fest, has a new closing celebration, the Walk:Bristol event.Walk:Bristol event on Saturday, May 31 has a choice of four marshalled walks of varying distances, from five to 20 miles. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship for good causes, and organisers promise to donate any profit the event may make back to Bristol Walk Fest, to help ensure it continues in the future.The first ever Walk:Bristol ev...2025-03-2834 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 2: Opioid alternatives and epiproteomicsOur guest, Dr. Hernan Bazan, is the CEO and co-founder of South Rampart Pharma. He is also a board-certified vascular surgeon.Bazan is also the recipient of the 2024 NIH HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Director's Trailblazer Award for his work in developing a non-addictive pain medication as an alternative to opioids.At South Rampart Pharma, he is leading the development of SRP-001, a new type of pain medication that lacks the addictive potential of opioids and avoids safety and toxicity issues associated with other pain medications.SRP-001 has already received...2025-03-2848 min
Base to Base BiotechBase to Base biotech podcast 1: Osteoboost and Pheast TherapeuticsOsteoboost Health Inc. just announced its sixth U.S. patent for its wearable device that uses vibration therapy to strengthen bones and help women live stronger, longer lives.The company is tackling acritical health challenge: osteopenia, a condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Osteoboost is the first and only FDA-cleared, non-drug prescription treatment for low bone density. Powered by NASA-inspired technology, the wearable belt targets high-risk areas like the lumbar spine and hips, using a proprietary vibration frequency to stimulate bone growth effectively.Osteoboost’s clinical trials show up to 85% reduction in spine bo...2025-03-2144 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 04: The Pennine Way 60th anniversary and Cyprus StrollersThis week, we’re talking about the 60th anniversary of the Pennine Way, and walking in Cyprus.The Pennine Way starts in Edale, Derbyshire, and continues north, ending at Kirk Yetholm, in the Scottish Borders. Unless you’re walking north to south.The 268-mile long-trail was the first National Trail in England and is one of the UK’s most famous long-distance walks. It officially opened on April 24, 1965. However, the idea behind the path was conceived in 1935.The Pennine Way has a combined ascent greater than the height of Mount Everest, and its varied...2025-03-2139 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 03: Saskatchewan and English Riviera Walking FestivalThis week, we’re talking about Canada, and Devon.The English Riviera not only boasts some of the best weather in the UK, but also has many perfect walking paths.The English Riviera Walking Festival is returning with more than 20 guided walks from the 14th to the 22nd of June.The Riviera covers the coastal part of Devon that includes Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. The South West Coast Path takes in the Riviera coastline, and it is also a UNESCO Geopark. Of the 140 Geoparks around the world, the English Riviera is the only se...2025-03-1441 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 02: Chepstow Walking Festival, Xperience PakistanThis week on the podcast – which is available here on the walkingpost.com website as well as all the podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple – we are covering another walking festival in the UK, the Chepstow Walking Festival, and we are also looking at a company that arranges bespoke holidays in Pakistan, which can include walking, and that is Xperience Pakistan.The Chepstow Walking Festival recently announced the hikes on offer for this year’s festival, which takes place this year from Tuesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 27, 2025.And tickets are now available for purchase for the wa...2025-03-0755 min
Walking PostWalking Post podcast 01: Malvern Walking Festival & Capricorn Mohair SocksThis week on the walkingpost.com podcast our features are on the Malvern Walking Festival, and Capricorn Mohair Socks.The Malvern Walking Festival features nine days of themed walks from May 24 to June 1. To tell us all about it is Peter Reynolds, chairman of the festival.We also have a feature on the sock company Capricorn Mohair Socks, to discuss the company, the benefits of mohair and socks in general.2025-02-2838 min
RotationsLocal tunes, old and newAn idiosyncratic collection of local tunes, old and new. Quiet, loud, quiet. Featuring a brief detour into late-70s/early-80s Australian new wave. Presented by Kim. Wala is Life / Allara ngatha nhawa-l nanyirr / Allara (with Pataphysics, Maru Elias and Coree Thorpe) I Don’t Speak Your Language / Mindy Meng Wang + Sui Zhen Wake in Might / Party Dozen Bass Clef / Native Cats Do that Dance / Primitive Calculators Cradle Song / Stray Dags No Word from China / Pel Mel Better than Het / Jan Cornall and Elizabeth Drake These scenes / Kisses Marketplace / Jim White Pet Sematary / RVG2025-02-0200 min