Episodes
Welcome to Koi Talk Podcast episode 12. Ricky Stoddart and Chris Wall from the Koi Talk team are back in the studio and pick up the discussion on two topics high on the agenda for Koi keepers right now. ------ About Koi Talk: Koi Talk Magazine is the UK's only monthly, printed magazine, dedicated to Koi keeping. Website: www.koitalk.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/koitalkmagazine   Facebook: www.facebook.com/KoiTalkOfficial  Instagram: www.instagram.com/koi_talk   Email: [email protected]
Published 07/08/22
Welcome to Koi Talk Podcast episode 11. Ricky Stoddart and Chris Wall from the Koi Talk team are back in the studio, answering a range of Reader's Questions from Koi Talk magazine subscribers. ------ About Koi Talk: Koi Talk Magazine is the UK's only monthly, printed magazine, dedicated to Koi keeping. Website: www.koitalk.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/koitalkmagazine   Facebook: www.facebook.com/KoiTalkOfficial  Instagram: www.instagram.com/koi_talk   Email: [email protected]
Published 06/14/22
Welcome to Koi Talk /Podcast episode 10. In this latest episode Ricky Stoddart chats all things Japan and Japanese Koi with Tim Waddington from Quality Nishikigoi.  ------ About Koi Talk: Koi Talk Magazine is the UK's only monthly, printed magazine, dedicated to Koi keeping. Website: www.koitalk.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/koitalkmagazine   Facebook: www.facebook.com/KoiTalkOfficial  Instagram: www.instagram.com/koi_talk   Email: [email protected]
Published 05/19/22
Welcome to Koi Talk episode 9! Steve from team Koi Talk invites Ben Ashe, CEO of MDM (manufacturer of Sequence Pumps), and Darren Gray from Absolute Koi, to step up to the studio microphone. Tune in as they discuss the history of Sequence pumps and the importance of running an economical and reliable pump for your pond. ------ About Koi Talk: Koi Talk Magazine is the UK's only monthly, printed magazine, dedicated to Koi keeping. Website: www.koitalk.com YouTube:...
Published 04/07/22
Welcome to Koi Talk Episode 8! In this latest Podcast in the series, Ricky welcomes James Colley, well-known hobbyist, and member of the Yorkshire Section of the British Koi Keeping Society (BKKS) to the studio. Listen in as they discuss a range of topics, including how James first got into the hobby, how his involvement has grown over time, building his own ponds, his experiences in Japan, and more recently, his involvement as Chairman of the Great British Koi Show, brought to you by the...
Published 03/31/22
[Originally published on YouTube 03.03.2022] We're back on the sofa for episode #005 of Koi Talk with Ricky & Chris!   In this latest episode the pair discuss a number of topics, including:  · Male vs female Koi  · The importance of attracting new hobbyists to Koi keeping   · Encouraging hobbyists to get involved at a younger age  · Dealing with flukes and parasites in the pond as we move towards Spring
Published 03/25/22
[Originally published on YouTube 24.02.2022] We're back on the sofa for Episode #004 of Koi Talk with Ricky & Chris.  In this latest episode they discuss a number of topics, including:  · Why it's not all about the size and growth when selecting Koi, and why Chibi Nisai are popular in Japan   · One of Ricky's latest Koi purchases - a GinRin Kohaku that he plans to enter to the Wakagoi Koi Show (Young Koi Show) in Japan  ·  Rising fuel costs and how to run your pond on a budget  ·...
Published 03/25/22
[Originally published on YouTube 31.01.2022] It's time for episode 3 of Koi Talk! For our first episode of 2022 we're back on the sofa with Ricky and Chris to talk all things Koi.   In their latest conversation the two Koi experts discuss a number of topics, including:   · The values attributed to Golden Corn and other non-GoSanke varieties of Koi raised by different breeders  · Why breeders such as Dainichi try breeding alternative varieties of Koi and the challenges involved for them in...
Published 03/25/22
[Originally published on YouTube 30.12.2021] It's time for episode 2 of Koi Talk, we're back on the sofa with Ricky and Chris for our festive edition!  We had some great feedback from our last sofa chat so we've decided to continue the format.    Some of the topics Ricky and Chris discuss this time include:   · The 52nd All Japan Koi Show (AJKS), and the time and effort breeders in Japan put into preparing their Koi and setting up for the show.   · Paying appreciation to the Grand...
Published 03/25/22
[Originally published on YouTube 22.11.2021] Chris Wall and Ricky Stoddart, founders of Koi Talk magazine, sit down for an in-depth, unscripted conversation to discuss all things Koi and to set straight a few myths from the industry.    As well as founding Koi Talk magazine, Ricky is also the Managing Director of Koi Wholesale, the UK's leading wholesaler of quality Japanese Koi which celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year (2021). With his unique position, Ricky shares his honest...
Published 03/25/22
Following the interest in our first Podcast, Ricky welcomes back fish veterinarian Jos Derks from www.fishhealthonline.com to the show. Watch as they expand on our previous Podcast to touch on a number of new topics including Koi flukes and parasites, the impact of tap water to Koi, and the impact of heavy metals on your Koi and pond. Look out for Jos featured in a future issue of Koi Talk magazine! If you missed our previous Sofa Chats they're available on our YouTube channel at...
Published 03/24/22
Koi Talk Podcasts are here and take over from episodes 1-5 of our Sofa Chats!    In our first ever Podcast, Chris Wall and Ricky Stoddart from Koi Talk Magazine are pleased to welcome Jos Derks from www.fishhealthonline.com to the show. Jos is well-known specialist fish veterinarian from Holland and shares an insight into his background and specialist knowledge with our listeners.    Look out for Jos featured in a future issue of Koi Talk magazine!   If you missed our previous Sofa Chats...
Published 03/16/22