The BIG Detecting show

In this episode of Treasure Tales, we explore the incredible true story of Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure—a bronze chest filled with gold, jewels, and rare artefacts that sparked one of the greatest treasure hunts in modern history. Hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains and revealed only through a mysterious poem, Fenn's challenge inspired hundreds of thousands of treasure hunters from around th...

In the final part of our Staffordshire Hoard series, we follow the remarkable journey of the treasure after its discovery. From the Treasure Act and the record-breaking fundraising campaign to the painstaking conservation of thousands of fragile fragments, we explore how one detectorist's find became one of Britain's greatest archaeological treasures. We'll discover how experts reconstructed shatt...

The discovery was only the beginning. In Part 2 of Treasure Tales – The Staffordshire Hoard, we explore how archaeologists, historians, and conservators painstakingly reconstructed thousands of shattered gold and silver fragments to reveal the story of Anglo-Saxon Mercia. From exquisite sword fittings and royal craftsmanship to clues about warfare, faith, and power, this episode uncovers how one r...

A routine day of metal detecting became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in British history. In this first episode, we follow detectorist Terry Herbert as a single signal in a Staffordshire field leads to the discovery of the incredible Staffordshire Hoard. Hear the story of the find, the excitement of those first recoveries, and how one detector signal changed our understanding of A...

On this week's show, Dave is joined by guest host Digger Dawn and guests Lisa and Vicky - the Deus Girls. They chat about how they got into the hobby, their best finds, their detecting adventures and, of course, why the XP Deus has become such a big part of their detecting. Oh and Adrian is on holiday and joins the show.... Then ends it!!!!! Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of...

This week on The BIG Detecting Show, we’re joined by TikTok sensation The Well Guy! He’ll be sharing the remarkable story behind the centuries-old well discovered beneath his kitchen floor. Don’t miss it! Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Yamashita's Gold: The Tiger's Hidden Fortune explores one of history's greatest treasure legends. Journey into the mystery of the vast fortune allegedly hidden in the Philippines at the end of the Second World War, the treasure hunters who have risked everything to find it, and the enduring question: does Yamashita's legendary gold really exist, or is it simply the world's greatest treasure myth?...

Join Dave LIVE from this weekend's Rodney Cook charity detecting event near Newbury, Berkshire. Adrian will be in the studio discussing the event with Dave and other metal detecting news. Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join Dave and Donner in the studio, with Adrian live from the Chelmsford Brewing Company Tap Room, as we welcome the detectorist behind Britain’s largest Celtic gold stater hoard. We’ll be discussing his new book, Feather, Fate & Fortune, which chronicles the dramatic and unexpected discovery of this incredible hoard, and how a metal detectorist’s dream find turned into a complicated legal and...

Join us with long time viewer and BIG friend of the BIG Detecting Show, Stephen Brame. He has owned his Quest metal detector for many years and had some great finds. AND we have an interactive detecting game you can all play... FOR FREE Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Adrian and Dave are joined by the Staffordshire Searcher, Shane Holdcroft, as he roams the fields of Somerset at this year's Minelab 500. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com Our App - www.bigdetect.com Or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--369087...

Join us with Cheryl Dawes from East of England Rallies to answer our questions on why so many people enjoy the events and how they have evolved. Get ready for your questions in the chat. Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join us tonight with detectorist Andy Hughes to discussing his amazing gold torc over 3000 years old find among other amazing things he has found. Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join Dave and Donner and this week's guest, YouTuber - Chrissy Detects. Learn all about her recent gold and rally visits. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join Dave and Adrian with Terry Read to discuss the BIG Dig metal detecting rally over the 21st - 23rd August this year Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join us LIVE as we celebrate this incredible milestone with one of our biggest shows yet. Prizes to be won include: -Nokta Legend 2 Metal Detector -Metal detecting accessories -Merchandise -Plus lots more! We'll also be chatting about: -The latest metal detecting news -Amazing finds from around the UK -Special guests -Live chat with detectorists from around the world -Plenty of laughs along the wa...

Join Dave, Adrian and Donna in this heat bomb discussing detecting in the heat and the NEW NOKTA Legend 2 and more...! Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join Dave and Adrian and possibly Donner chatting with Marcus from Regton Metal detectors on the new XP ICON and ICONX metal detectors Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join us with the lovely Tom Pisarek discussing his metal detecting shop, rallies and the ever growing Minelab 500 event. Plus Dave, Adrain and Donner asking questions with Tom and taking questions from the live Chat. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Tonight we chat with Hugo, who wanted certain features other apps didn't deliver, so he created his own for metal detecting + Rodney Cook Memorial 2026 No Frills Rally Tickets go on Sale LIVE on the show. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Adrian, Donner and Dave are joined by Gary Cook and John Lydall to learn all about the 2026 Rodney Cook Memorial Rallies. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join us with the Stop Wishing Go Digging crew to discuss their new app for your phone and all the features it offers when out metal detecting and more... Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join us for questions in the live chat with Digger Dawn. Her stories on the hobby, finds and the Garrett machines she has used and is using now. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support .

Join Dave, Adrian and Donner on Britain's biggest LIVE streaming metal detecting show discussing the hobby, the new machines, finds and many other fun and funny stories around the hobby of Metal Detecting...! Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Tonight, Dave and Donner will be asking Adrian questions about metal detecting, the machines he has used, his finds, and more. Feel free to join in the live chat and ask him a question. Learn more at www.bigdetectingshow.com or find us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Sponsored by Metal Detecting News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-de...