EHO Knows

About EHO Knows

Welcome to EHO Knows – the podcast for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, each episode dives into the highs and lows of our daily work, offering valuable tips, insights, and a dose of humour. Whether you’re a seasoned EHO or just starting out, this channel provides a unique opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discover how hindsight can guide us to better practices. Join us and our diverse guests as we navigate the ever-evolving world of environmental health. Subscribe and stay informed, entertained, and inspired!

Publisher

EHO Knows

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Nov 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   E37: A Cruel World w/ Wendy Gambley

   Listeners be warned, this episode contains some of most confronting experiences we've covered on EHO Knows. Through a series of stories involving animal cruelty, domestic violence, dangerous properties and threats to public safety, Wendy Gambley explores the unexpected situations EHOs can find themselves working in and the risks that can come with working in the community. Thank you to our guest, Wendy Gambley. Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   E36: A Grave Mistake w/ Ben Lees

   In Part Two of Ben Lees discussion, he continues to explore the unusual world of cemetery work and environmental health, looking at the different legal and public health considerations surrounding exhumations. Get a front row to history and learn about the evolution of burial and cremation practices, from Victorian concerns about overcrowded graveyards and infectious disease through to the rise of cremation and the changing way society deals with human remains. ** One small correction: The Welsh physician was called William Price (not Edward Price)** Thank you to our guest, Ben Lees (Ben's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlees8/)) Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   E35: Dead End Job w/ Ben Lees

   In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane speaks with Ben Lees about the unusual beginnings of his EHO which had him overseeing the exhumation of human remains. They explore some of Ben’s most memorable experiences working in one of the UK’s largest cemeteries, from unexpected discoveries and challenging exhumations to the responsibility of protecting the dignity of the dead. Thank you to our guest, Ben Lees (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlees8/). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch.

Who has been a guest on EHO Knows

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey
• Dr Greg Whiteley
• Megan Nilon
• Tanya Morrison
• Lydia Buchtmann

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,657,709,572

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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