I was inspired by a video I saw on youtube of a cyclist who took her coffee out with her in a flask on a winter ride. I left my bike at work so I walked instead. This was a good opportunity to do this whilst Lucas is away.

Recorded on a Tascam DR 40 x

Edited on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Reaper.

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This walk into London was about taking photos of the city for an exhibition. I am please with the outcome and you will be able to see them on my patreon.

Recorded on a Tascam DR 40x

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We are packing and getting ready to send Lucas on his school ski trip. I thought we'd have a quick conversation the night before.

Recorded on a OnePlus Nord CE 3 lite

Recorded from my sofa as I feel very sorry for myself with a stinking cold.Due to be sickly, I haven't been out to hike or perform the school run, hence no podcast. I didn't want to leave you hanging. I have looked into a few things of interest and some I have left by accident, I really need to write this stuff down but then the spontaneity of the concept is lost and it becomes contrived.

Big words for me.

Recorded on a OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite with a Shure Beta 57a

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The midweek session from the school pick up from inside my car. Not much has changed since the last episode, this one is a little more moany than usual.

Recorded on a Tascam DR-40x

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Another 'hikenpod' crossover...

This episode is the 'SO I' show. I started every section with that phrase, I have done my best to cut that out of the final recording.

This episode I walk from Stratford Olympic park to Moorgate station (regrettably) via Westminster bridge along the south bank.

There were a number of firsts for this journal thankfully, that made a rich experience. There was rum, noodles, bridges, friendly couples, rain and 18 miles.

Recorded on;

• Lenovo Tab K11 Plus
• OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (on board mic)
• Tascam DR-40x
• OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite with a Shure Beta 57a

There was one small section at the Olympic park that I filmed, but I am not sure how I share it here with you.

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WASSAIL WASSAIL WASSAIL!!!

The last of the events left over from the holiday season of 2025/ 26. This event was recorded at Forty Hall Vineyard, with warm apple juice and loud voices. I went alone as Lucas didn't fancy it this year.

Recorded on a Tascam DR 40x

Edited and published on Ubuntu, Reaper and Ocen Audio

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Another episode from inside the car on the school pick-up. Waiting in the rain, again. It's becoming a recurring theme. One of those days when you need everyone to be on time and they're not, well your son is but the others aren't.

Recorded on a OnePlus Nord CE 3 lite with a Shure Beta 57a.

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The 'Hikenpod' Crossover!!!

17th January 2026.

Another London Trip

This time west to east, with a little help from the trains. I travelled to Alexandra Palace and set about walking the old train route to Archway. Seeing some sights along the way.

• Highgate woods
• Parliament hill
• Primrose hill
• Regents park
• Hyde park
• Green park
• St James' park

Then Covent garden and Moorgate and home.

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Recorded on a Tascam DR 40x (48khz - 24bit),

Edited on a Ocen audio, Ubuntu 25 os - Exported as a flac audio file.

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I did see St Paul's up close and personal.

An update regarding the meeting and debrief of Santa 2025.

Recorded on a OnePlus Nord CE 3 lite with Shure Beta 57a

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