The How Very Interesting Radio Show on Liverpool's LCR 106.7 FM

04/06/2024

Things have been a little quiet on the show front admittedly and at the moment there are no plans in place to bring How Very Interesting back to the airwaves.
However, in the meantime, I have recently started a YouTube channel called Micro Weird which will tell similar stories to HVI but from around the world.
If you'd like to check out the new channel and the first full video, please do head over to YouTube and let me know what you think.

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14/02/2024

On the way home from the studio today I decided to swing by the Ancient Chapel Of Toxteth as recommended by a listener. What a wonderful old building and so much history. It's a shame about the poor old cinema rotting away across the road though.
I may make a return trip and, who knows, maybe include the chapel in a future show. Thanks for the recommendation Graham!
Any other buildings or places I should consider visiting?

12/01/2024

If anyone uses Reddit please help me out! What the hell is it all about? Is it a good source for new stories or perhaps spread the word about the show?

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08/01/2024

Tweaked logo for the new year. A tad sharper, a teeny bit aged looking, a smidge clearer but generally the same. All fresh and ready for a new season of shows about the hidden history of and

08/01/2024

Have you ever visited Western Approaches HQ - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience in Liverpool? If not you absolutely should.
What other places in Merseyside would you recommend for a fascinating look into the regions history?

07/01/2024

This poor bu**er would have been a handy addition to December's episode. It's bad enough that it's dead let alone having its aromatic body odour made front page news!

A HUGE “smelly” shark has washed up on New Brighton beach.

01/01/2024

Wishing you all a very happy, safe and prosperous New Year! Here's to 2024 and the opportunities it may bring!
From me and mine to you and yours, Dave Cash.

28/12/2023

Have you ever listened to the show on Spotify? If so, please do leave a review. Preferably a good one but I won't twist anyone's arm.

Listen to HOW VERY INTERESTING WITH DAVE CASH on Spotify. Join Dave Cash each month for tales of history, mystery, people and places from Liverpool, Wirral and the North West as well as weird and wonderful news stories from around the world.

25/12/2023

Well, perhaps my heart grew three sizes or perhaps it's just the done thing, but I'd genuinely like to wish you all, wherever in the world this message finds you, a very merry Christmas from everyone at LCR Liverpool Community Radio and from my family to you and yours.
Thank you for listening to the show and your support this year. I hope we've all learned something new about our community together.
Be happy. Be safe and be back here next month for the next episode 🧑‍🎄♥️

24/12/2023

And finally, it's Christmas Eve, the last door on our special Very Interesting advent calendar for 2023. Today it is... part 2 of the Wrecks of the Merseyside Coast feature.
If you've enjoyed a particular episode please do let EVERYONE know. Call it my early Christmas present from you. I also take cash but recommendations are good too.
Enjoy this episode of, The How Very Interesting Radio Show with me Dave Cash... https://spreaker.page.link/E3r4LmWH7g2XnPBE7

23/12/2023

It's Christmas Eve Eve! And today we open the 23rd door of the Very Interesting advent calendar, behind which is... the Pelican disaster. A maritime tragedy that took place in 1793 right off the coast of Seacombe with a terrible loss of life.
Have a listen here https://spreaker.page.link/YdndngS4H8Jm5qEZ8

22/12/2023

Day 22 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and behind the 22nd door is a shipwreck! One of many as you will find out in part one of our shipwrecks of the Merseyside coast feature here... https://spreaker.page.link/7w5v6wjpgHoSdUPX6

21/12/2023

21 days into the Very Interesting advent calendar and behind the door today is... A g...g...g...ghost! Ghost hunter and all around fun person Alex Shankland spoke to me for the 2023 Halloween episode and the photo is one taken by Alex from a visit to Beaumaris Gaol.
Have a listen to our chat here... https://spreaker.page.link/xjhQQbEPDDVpS2F7A

20/12/2023

Episode 16 is ready to go! Hurrah!
In these episodes I revisit the story of Liverpools deadliest rail crash and explore the possibility of the River Mersey being home to unusual beasts...

In this episode we revisit episode 1 by re-telling the story of Liverpool's worst rail disaster at Liverpool St James Station followed by a light-hearted look at reports of river monsters in the Mersey. The episode is closed out with some of the funniest news stories from around the world ever featu...

20/12/2023

A quick update, I'm recording the next episode today! So yay! I'm retelling a story I featured in an old episode hoping to do it a better justice than I originally did plus I'll be getting a bit monstrous!

20/12/2023

It's day 20 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and I bet your kids are going berserk with excitement! Well chill them out with whatever is behind today's door, which is... the Impossible Murder of Anfield.... OK, maybe don't play this one for the kids. Try the Santa Claus movie instead.
Have a listen to the story here... https://spreaker.page.link/HVKbic1A9HpAfBfw6

19/12/2023

It's the 19th already and behind the door today on our Very Interesting advent calendar is John Middleton, aka the Childe of Hale! A true giant whose legend is maintained in his home village to this day.
Have a listen to his story here... https://spreaker.page.link/WtsQ9MffcBmYFgq88

18/12/2023

The big day isn't far away now as we open door 18 on the Very Interesting advent calendar where we find... the werewolf of Bidston Hill!
Have a listen here, if you dare... https://spreaker.page.link/CG5oA7onNZVTWPb58

17/12/2023

Day 17 of our Very Interesting advent calendar and behind door number 17 is... The infamous Black Widows of Liverpool. A true crime story of greed and murder in Victorian Liverpool.
Listen here... https://spreaker.page.link/kWy9JGWkzYptQQJE9

16/12/2023

I'm sharing this petition as it represents a wonderful opportunity for the future not only of Liverpool Community Radio but also those who enjoy the services offered by the Croissant Cafe and the potentially restored services including Onya Bike (a bicycle recycle and refurbishment programme that teaches skills and raises money for the continuation of community activities).
I see the radio as a lifeline. A sense of purpose that I otherwise wouldn't have and a feeling of belonging to an important and valuable organisation. This elevates me personally and it is a joy to see the similar effect it has on other members of the community.
New premises and a long term commitment from Liverpool council would be an incalculable boost for current and future visitors to Kensington and to the new facility.
Please sign and share. This is a real chance for a lot of people who just want to do good for their community and feel just as good doing it.

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

16/12/2023

It's day 16 of our Very Interesting advent calendar and behind the door today is the WW2 Durning Road bombing. A disaster that is perhaps not as well remembered as it should be.
Listen here at... https://spreaker.page.link/xa8fnbjPA2hpDCvo9

15/12/2023

Day 15 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and behind the door is an entire almost abandoned island in the River Mersey!
For the story of Stanlow Island have a listen to the episode here... https://spreaker.page.link/vGzmDwpPvCeRSFaG9

14/12/2023

Day 14 and behind the door today of the Very Interesting advent calendar is... the wonderful font of all knowledge, Gavin Chappell.
I learn so much from Gavin just by having a coffee with him. His chat with me about the Wirral smugglers tunnels was so interesting it spilled over onto extra content on our YouTube channel too!
Have a listen to the episode here... https://spreaker.page.link/XbBZJEfRR7mYPUsw8

13/12/2023

Normally I would be co-hosting the mayhem of the New Daily Croissant with Matty but I'm off today but I'm still tuning in.
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13/12/2023

Day 13 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and it's a crime scene! How festive!
This is the site of the unsolved murder of Alice Barton in 1955. A terrible crime by any standard made all the worse by the wounds inflicted and her discovery by a 14 year old boy. So, y'know, Merry Christmas?!
Have a listen to the Pillbox Murder episode here... https://spreaker.page.link/taxxZCJTXWRbuPJv6

12/12/2023

Day 12 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and today it's... Neil Holmes!
Author, historian and all around lovely bloke, I set an entire episode to sit down and chat with Neil about Merseyside's world war and his numerous books on the subject (which I HIGHLY recommend by the way).
Have a listen to our chat here... https://spreaker.page.link/iqsKJGmkKqN62nSh6

11/12/2023

Day 11 of the Very Interesting advent calendar and it's the strange Ainsdale Anomaly from episode 2.
Is it a previously unknown sea creature? A monster from the depths? An alien? A Mersey goldfish?
Find out here... https://spreaker.page.link/YEo9MbmCfH95U7mE7