The weekly podcast from walkingpost.com (http://walkingpost.com) - interviews and news about the latest in walking, or hiking. Topics include new trails, walking festivals, new books, new gear and clothing, walking holidays and more. If it's news, and it's about walking, you'll find it on walkingpost.com (http://walkingpost.com) and the Walking Post podcast!
Hosted by multiple award-winning broadcaster, writer, editor and photographer Jim Cornall, Walking Post (http://walkingpost.com) is a production of Ayr Coastal Media Ltd, located in rural Scotland where it never rains (unless you go outside)!
This week we’re covering the effect of backpacks or rucksacks, or knapsacks, on the body.
Dr. Bayan Aghdasi (https://www.aghdasispine.com/) is an orthopaedic surgeon based in California specializing in spine surgery. He completed his medical training at Loyola University Chicago, followed by residency at the University of Virginia. Dr. Aghdasi further honed his expertise with a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, focussing on complex spinal pathologies and advanced surgical techniques.
With more than a decade of experience, he provides expert, patient-focused care for a wide range of spine conditions, including degenerative spine disorders, herniated discs, spinal deformities, and trauma-related injuries. He helps patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options while developing individualised plans that balance safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes.
He prioritises prevention through lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, and holistic well-being, and, when surgery is necessary, he selects the least invasive option to restore function.
To get in touch with the podcast with comments, guest ideas, or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email us at jim@walkingpost.com (mailto:jim@walkingpost.com)
11 Sept 2026
Walking Post podcast 61: Antarctica
Fewer than 130,000 travellers make it to Antarctica each year.
A new company, Terra Nova Expeditions (https://www.terranova-expeditions.com/), is taking a slightly different approach to taking travellers to the continent. With a boat limited to fewer than 100 passengers, its goal is to get closer to the continent, and include activities like snowshoeing, hiking, kayaking, camping, and yoga and more as a part of the price.
The company offers excursions from a 10-day peninsula crossing to a 21-day trip.
We spoke with the operations manager of the company, Amanda Hunter, who has experience of leading trips to the continent. The combined experience of Antarctic visits among the entire staff is more than 100 years.
To get in touch with the podcast with comments, guest ideas, or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email us at jim@walkingpost.com (mailto:jim@walkingpost.com)
4 Sept 2026
Walking Post podcast 60: Cheshire Walking Festival
Julia Hartley is the founder of Guided Outdoor Adventures.
The company is organising the first Cheshire Walking Festival (https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/cheshire-walking-festival) on Saturday, 3 April 2027, based at The De Trafford Arms in Alderley Edge.
The day will feature 10 plus guided walks of different lengths and difficulties (all abilities welcome), led by qualified outdoor leaders.
The event will raise funds for Christie's Cancer Charity and Cheshire Search and Rescue, among others.
Alderley Edge Parish Council has already given a small grant to help the event get off the ground.
To get in touch with the podcast with comments, guest ideas, or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email us at jim@walkingpost.com (mailto:jim@walkingpost.com)
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