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DCT Audio, the art of great listening

Dave Thomas

Booking Overview

DCT Audio (the Dave Thomas Podcast) features in-depth, first-person conversations drawn from decades of policing experience, covering resilience, mental health, and life after high-stress work. It’s a strong booking platform for professionals who can speak candidly about trauma-informed topics, personal reinvention, and community impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 115

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 24 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dctaudioservices@gmail.com

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Host

Dave Thomas - Dave Thomas is a retired police officer who spent nearly 30 years policing the streets of Lancashire, including detective work on serious/complex crime and later years on a child protection unit. H...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Individuals with lived or professional experience relevant to policing-adjacent realities (public safety, undercover work, child protection), and/or credible personal-professional expertise in mental health/wellbeing (e.g., yoga teachers) and resilience/survival narratives.
Required Achievements:  
Public-facing roles (e.g., presenter or community-facing professional), Credible training or practice (e.g., yoga teacher training), Demonstrated lived experience with high-stress environments and mental health outcomes (e.g., PTSD/OCD)

Recent Guest Discussions

Miguel Da Silva - Life History Shaped By Adversity; Pirate Radio And DJ Presenting; Shamanism; Resilience And Self-love

Charlotte Dugdale - Childhood; Work In Prisons And Social Care And Its Impact On Mental Health; OCD Diagnosis; Using Yoga To Recover; Training In India; Building A Yoga Business

Undercover cop (career police officer; name not provided) - Undercover Policing And Its Toll; Mental Health Effects; PTSD Diagnosis; Impact On Wellbeing And Family

Recent Topics

Policing, Trauma, Mental Health, Resilience, Child Protection

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
DCT Audio, the art of great listening
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The Nature Within Podcast - COMING SOON

September 28, 2026

COMING SOONWelcome to The Nature Within, with Dave Thomas.What if the answers we seek about life, growth, and our place in the universe are already reflected in the world around us—and within ourselves?This podcast explores inner growth and our relationship with nature and the universe.Together, we’ll discover new perspectives, and perhaps uncover a little more of who we are along the way.If you would like to take part in these podcasts send a message to dctaudioservices@gmail.com

In conversation with Miguel Da Silva

June 14, 2026

In this episode I speak with Miguel Da Silva. Miguel is a radio DJ presenter and Shaman. Born in Portugal and growing up through the civil war, Miguel’s childhood was far from easy. In his teenage years he sought escape through drugs and alcohol. After several failed relationships he moved to England. His love of music attracted him to pirate radio where he became a DJ presenter, something he still does to this day. His life experiences drew  him towards Shamanism, ancient beliefs connecting ...

In conversation with Charlotte Dugdale.

June 06, 2026

Charlotte Dugdale is a yoga teacher with her business based in Bispham near Blackpool.In this episode I talk with Charlotte about her childhood, her work in prisons and social care which caused her mental health to unravel. She describes her diagnosis of OCD and how yoga became a large part of her life to the extent that she traveled to India to train as a yoga teacher. She has realised her goal and has her own business near Blackpool.You can find her website HERE

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Frequently asked questions

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DCT Audio, the art of great listening
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How do I get in touch with DCT Audio, the art of great listening?

DCT Audio, the art of great listening is hosted by Dave Thomas. Its publicly listed email is dctaudioservices@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for DCT Audio, the art of great listening?

The publicly listed email for DCT Audio, the art of great listening: dctaudioservices@gmail.com.

How many listeners does DCT Audio, the art of great listening have?

Podseeker estimates DCT Audio, the art of great listening reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for DCT Audio, the art of great listening?

DCT Audio, the art of great listening typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Individuals with lived or professional experience relevant to policing-adjacent realities (public safety, undercover work, child protection), and/or credible personal-professional expertise in mental health/wellbeing (e.g., yoga teachers) and resilience/survival narratives. Common among recent guests: Public-facing roles (e.g., presenter or community-facing professional); Credible training or practice (e.g., yoga teacher training); Demonstrated lived experience with high-stress environments and mental health outcomes (e.g., PTSD/OCD). Recent guests include Miguel Da Silva, Charlotte Dugdale, and Undercover cop (career police officer; name not provided).

How hard is it to get booked on DCT Audio, the art of great listening?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does DCT Audio, the art of great listening cover?

Recent episodes cover Policing, Trauma, Mental Health, Resilience, and Child Protection. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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