Dave Thomas 🎤
@dctaudio.bsky.social
Former photographer, retired cop and now podcaster for nearly 10 years. Named 39th in the top 100 police podcasts by MillionPodcasts.com Volunteer radio presenter.
https://www.dctaudio.co.uk
https://www.dctaudio.co.uk
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Dave Thomas 🎤
@dctaudio.bsky.social
· Jul 23
I am a former professional photographer. Retired police officer and now a podcaster of 10 years standing. Sharing real stories and real issues. Find me at dctaudio.co.uk #podcast #police #trauma #wellbeing #ptsd
Finally settled on branding I am happy with. Don’t overthink it they say. Keep it simple. Same quality content 🌱 dctaudio.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Finally settled on branding I am happy with. Don’t overthink it they say. Keep it simple. Same quality content 🌱 dctaudio.co.uk
Maybe I need to try harder
September 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Maybe I need to try harder
No matter how hard I try and I want this platform to succeed, the engagement is pants 🌱
September 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
No matter how hard I try and I want this platform to succeed, the engagement is pants 🌱
I remember once Alan Watts saying that the universe is using your eyes to look back at itself. That is so beautiful 🌱 #Universe #alanwatts
August 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I remember once Alan Watts saying that the universe is using your eyes to look back at itself. That is so beautiful 🌱 #Universe #alanwatts
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It was a sad but necessary pleasure to sit down with @dctaudio.bsky.social and Richard Horton last month and talk about police mental health and suicide.
A difficult topic, but in need of airing given awful, recent events.
You hear the first 10-minute taster here - audioboom.com/posts/876396...
A difficult topic, but in need of airing given awful, recent events.
You hear the first 10-minute taster here - audioboom.com/posts/876396...
DCT Audio mini series. The rise in police suicide. Ep 1 trailer
WARNING. This podcast series examines suicide and associated topics.
audioboom.com
August 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It was a sad but necessary pleasure to sit down with @dctaudio.bsky.social and Richard Horton last month and talk about police mental health and suicide.
A difficult topic, but in need of airing given awful, recent events.
You hear the first 10-minute taster here - audioboom.com/posts/876396...
A difficult topic, but in need of airing given awful, recent events.
You hear the first 10-minute taster here - audioboom.com/posts/876396...
@alexisconran.com apologies for confusing you with Hugo. 💥
August 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@alexisconran.com apologies for confusing you with Hugo. 💥
I’m busy at the moment putting together a mini podcast series on the rising rates of police suicide. Currently editing the first episode that I recorded with @iofiv.bsky.social and @mentalhealthcop.bsky.social I’ve made some artwork for the series that I am finally happy with. Watch this space 💥
August 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I’m busy at the moment putting together a mini podcast series on the rising rates of police suicide. Currently editing the first episode that I recorded with @iofiv.bsky.social and @mentalhealthcop.bsky.social I’ve made some artwork for the series that I am finally happy with. Watch this space 💥
The most dangerous assumption you can make in leadership
August 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The most dangerous assumption you can make in leadership
I am a former professional photographer. Retired police officer and now a podcaster of 10 years standing. Sharing real stories and real issues. Find me at dctaudio.co.uk #podcast #police #trauma #wellbeing #ptsd
July 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I am a former professional photographer. Retired police officer and now a podcaster of 10 years standing. Sharing real stories and real issues. Find me at dctaudio.co.uk #podcast #police #trauma #wellbeing #ptsd
Certainly not being paid for this. I have to say the @Sontronics podcast pro microphones are great for mobile work. Great noice reduction, lightweight and brilliant build quality. What’s more they are a British product. This is my set up for travelling to important interviews.
July 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Certainly not being paid for this. I have to say the @Sontronics podcast pro microphones are great for mobile work. Great noice reduction, lightweight and brilliant build quality. What’s more they are a British product. This is my set up for travelling to important interviews.
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Manchester’s magnetic story: Brian Groom’s book reveals the city’s soul. Interview from a few months ago. ilovemanchester.com/manchester-b...
Manchester's magnetic story: Brian Groom's new book reveals the city's soul
Explore Manchester's captivating past with Brian Groom, the author of Northerners, as he shares insights from his new book, Made in Manchester: A People’s History of the City that Shaped the Modern Wo...
ilovemanchester.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Manchester’s magnetic story: Brian Groom’s book reveals the city’s soul. Interview from a few months ago. ilovemanchester.com/manchester-b...
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🗣 'Things had already turned deadly'
A list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked. Has it lead to deaths? What happens next?
Listen now on The Story podcast ⬇️
🎙🔗: pod.fo/e/2ffc78
A list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked. Has it lead to deaths? What happens next?
Listen now on The Story podcast ⬇️
🎙🔗: pod.fo/e/2ffc78
The Story: The Afghan leak: what next?
After last week’s shocking revelations that a list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked, has that already led to deaths - and what happens now?This podcast was br...
pod.fo
July 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🗣 'Things had already turned deadly'
A list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked. Has it lead to deaths? What happens next?
Listen now on The Story podcast ⬇️
🎙🔗: pod.fo/e/2ffc78
A list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked. Has it lead to deaths? What happens next?
Listen now on The Story podcast ⬇️
🎙🔗: pod.fo/e/2ffc78
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Wallace and Gromit to feature when Preston’s Harris Museum reopens in September after four-year, £16m restoration. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wallace and Gromit exhibition to mark Harris museum's £16m revamp
The cheese-obsessed duo will feature in the first new exhibition at The Harris museum in Preston.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Wallace and Gromit to feature when Preston’s Harris Museum reopens in September after four-year, £16m restoration. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DCT Audio talks to Krishna Thapa. From Buddhist monk to elite solider in the British SAS. He is also a world renowned mountaineer and now runs retreats for the betterment of mental health and wellbeing. #wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #britisharmy #specialforces #sas 👇
www.dctaudio.co.uk
www.dctaudio.co.uk
July 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
DCT Audio talks to Krishna Thapa. From Buddhist monk to elite solider in the British SAS. He is also a world renowned mountaineer and now runs retreats for the betterment of mental health and wellbeing. #wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #britisharmy #specialforces #sas 👇
www.dctaudio.co.uk
www.dctaudio.co.uk
The end of an era. Blackpool police station has been demolished. We all left in 2018 to go to a new building. All that’s left are broken dreams, shattered lives, tales of unbelievable bravery and incredible sacrifice. It was never about the building but the people inside. ##blackpool #police
July 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The end of an era. Blackpool police station has been demolished. We all left in 2018 to go to a new building. All that’s left are broken dreams, shattered lives, tales of unbelievable bravery and incredible sacrifice. It was never about the building but the people inside. ##blackpool #police
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NEW For the second time in 25 years a Labour Government has a clear roadmap towards a streamlined & sustainable court system.
It ducked the big changes needed last time - it can’t afford to do so again.
My thoughts on Leveson’s latest report for the Spectator:
www.spectator.co.uk/article/we-n...
It ducked the big changes needed last time - it can’t afford to do so again.
My thoughts on Leveson’s latest report for the Spectator:
www.spectator.co.uk/article/we-n...
We need to cut the number of jury trials
In December 1999, the Labour government of the day appointed an eminent judge to conduct a review into the workings of the criminal courts in England and Wales. But when Sir Robin Auld’s report landed...
www.spectator.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
NEW For the second time in 25 years a Labour Government has a clear roadmap towards a streamlined & sustainable court system.
It ducked the big changes needed last time - it can’t afford to do so again.
My thoughts on Leveson’s latest report for the Spectator:
www.spectator.co.uk/article/we-n...
It ducked the big changes needed last time - it can’t afford to do so again.
My thoughts on Leveson’s latest report for the Spectator:
www.spectator.co.uk/article/we-n...
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain @storiesofbritain.bsky.social @things.overlordshop.com #History
Independent Podcast Awards nominated fun and informative history tales
Episode
Eyam 1665: Trapped in a Plague Village
Find us at storiesofbritain.com
Independent Podcast Awards nominated fun and informative history tales
Episode
Eyam 1665: Trapped in a Plague Village
Find us at storiesofbritain.com
July 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Extraordinary Stories of Britain @storiesofbritain.bsky.social @things.overlordshop.com #History
Independent Podcast Awards nominated fun and informative history tales
Episode
Eyam 1665: Trapped in a Plague Village
Find us at storiesofbritain.com
Independent Podcast Awards nominated fun and informative history tales
Episode
Eyam 1665: Trapped in a Plague Village
Find us at storiesofbritain.com
Recording a podcast next week on the rising number of police officers taking their own lives. It’s a national scandal. Delighted to be joined by former police officers @iofiv.bsky.social and @mentalhealthcop.bsky.social
#police #suicide #bluelivesmatter
www.dctaudio.co.uk
#police #suicide #bluelivesmatter
www.dctaudio.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Recording a podcast next week on the rising number of police officers taking their own lives. It’s a national scandal. Delighted to be joined by former police officers @iofiv.bsky.social and @mentalhealthcop.bsky.social
#police #suicide #bluelivesmatter
www.dctaudio.co.uk
#police #suicide #bluelivesmatter
www.dctaudio.co.uk
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Please enjoy the podcast of one of our Honored Guests!
Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴 🇨🇦 @dannybrown.me @things.overlordshop.com
Serial podcaster
Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm
Newsletter: podchatnews.com
Bio/Link: t.co/ddfHVCn6IA
Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴 🇨🇦 @dannybrown.me @things.overlordshop.com
Serial podcaster
Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm
Newsletter: podchatnews.com
Bio/Link: t.co/ddfHVCn6IA
July 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Please enjoy the podcast of one of our Honored Guests!
Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴 🇨🇦 @dannybrown.me @things.overlordshop.com
Serial podcaster
Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm
Newsletter: podchatnews.com
Bio/Link: t.co/ddfHVCn6IA
Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴 🇨🇦 @dannybrown.me @things.overlordshop.com
Serial podcaster
Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm
Newsletter: podchatnews.com
Bio/Link: t.co/ddfHVCn6IA
July 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Only the 4th Irish man to wear the Maillot Jaune. Chapeau Ben Healy 🌱
July 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Only the 4th Irish man to wear the Maillot Jaune. Chapeau Ben Healy 🌱
Yesterday in the garden was so relaxing and beautiful. Sat out in the morning, breakfast of coffee and croissants reading @thetimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Yesterday in the garden was so relaxing and beautiful. Sat out in the morning, breakfast of coffee and croissants reading @thetimes.com