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The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
This podcast's for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren't experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts. Join them on meandering conversations about nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Sometimes joined by guests, or discussing listener questions between themselves. Always full of fun…
Episodes
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Is Our Inner Voice Ever Based In Fact?
During this episode Stuart and William talk about the WOW Effect / Wildman On Wheels where we are raising £24,000 to help fund two wheelchairs enabling…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Who Is In Charge of the Internet?
Todays listener question for Stuart and William to explore has been set by Cedric, in East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire, England “Who is in charge of the internet…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Is King Charles III Good For The Environment?
Yet another question for co-hosts Stuart and William to explore today, sent in by regular listener Molly, from Oxford, England “Now King Charles 3rd has to…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Revisiting Male Suicide [TW]
Trigger Warning: The topic suicide is discussed in this episode. If this is a subject that you find difficult to listen to, then this might not be the episode…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Carbon Neutrality Claims Unmasked
In the context of large organisations like the FA and major event organisers, how can we differentiate between genuine environmentally responsible actions, and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Rethinking Growth
Join hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow, along with Oxford University Crankstart student Suzi Darrington, in her penultimate appearance in…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Conspiracy Quagmire
Join hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow, as they dive into a mind-bending discussion with guest Suzi Darrington, an Oxford University…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Netting Green Progress
Step into the latest episode of the podcast as co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow are once again joined by Oxford University Crankstart…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Revisiting Donut Economies
Oxford University Crankstart Intern Suzi Darrington, is once again in the Listeners Chair. This is the fourth of eight episodes where she’ll reside in that…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Will The Fossil Fuel Industry Ever Be A Thing Of The Past?
Crankstart Intern Suzi Darrington from Oxford University, who's with us for six weeks, is in the Listeners Chair. This is the third of eight episodes where she…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
It’s World Photography Day
Do you enjoy photography? Did you know that today, the 19th August, is World Photography day? The primary objective of the day is to spark positive…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
10% Of The World's Carbon Emissions
Crankstart Intern Suzi Darrington from Oxford University, with us for 6 weeks, is in the Listeners Chair. This is the second of 8 episodes where she'll reside…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Putin’s Recruits
Crankstart Intern Suzi Darrington from Oxford University, who's with us for 6 weeks, is in the Listeners Chair. This is the first of 8 episodes where she will…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Monarchy's Female Influence
Should the UK monarchy consider promoting women within its ranks for a more consensual and relatable image? Is the slimming down of the monarchy just an…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Searching For Meaning
Why did the world witness such an overwhelming outpouring of emotion, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Whether or not you think that emotion was…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Valuing Indigenous Cultures and the Rainforest
What are some concrete ways in which we can rethink the term "indigenous", to acknowledge the diversity and complexity of these cultures, rather than viewing…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Attenborough’s Timeless Connection
Have you ever wondered why Sir David Attenborough's voice resonates so deeply with people of all ages? What makes him such a timeless figure, spanning across…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Favourite Natural History Footage
We like to give you an ad free experience, so be assured, that will never happen. We also like our audience to be relatively small and engaged, we’re not after…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Slimming Down The Monarchy
Another listener question for your co-hosts Stuart and William to discuss, and todays is this one from Maria, Catalonia, Spain: “How do you think King Charles…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Bonus episode: The WOW Effect Fundraiser
The WOW Effect, is effectively the effect we’ll have by getting Stuart ‘The Wildman’ a wheelchair, so he can keep working. Wildman On Wheels = The WOW Effect…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
It’s Our 5th Anniversary!
When we set out to make this podcast, our aim has always been just to focus on creating the next episode, nothing more complicated than that. Here we are 5…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
A Republic Under The Veil Of A Monarchy?
Do you think if somewhere like Australia became a republic that it would start the ball rolling, and other countries would go the same way? Is the UK a…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
To Travel Or Not to Travel, Now That Is The Question
“If you could win an all-expenses paid trip anywhere in the world, where would it be, and how would you get there?” That is the question sent in by listener…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Embracing Change and Appreciating Nature's Rhythm
In another captivating episode, hosts Stuart and William delve into the enchanting world of the seasons, and their profound impact on our lives. Even if we…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Do You Have Ambitions And Dreams?
Are some people really content living their lives without aspirations and dreams? Does the absence of these goals devalue their existence? Stuart and William…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Timing, Speech, Protest, Freedom
Considering the debate surrounding the timing of protests, should certain occasions, such as periods of mourning, be considered off-limits for demonstrations…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Passionate Overload
How has the word "passionate" become overused and diluted in our everyday language, and what alternative ways can we use to express genuine enthusiasm and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Guilty Of Unrealistic Expectations And Assumptions? TRIGGER WARNING!!!
TRIGGER WARNING!!! If you’re listening to this episode with your children, cover their ears! There’s a lot of swearing! We’ve not edited it out as the feeling…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
The Catholic Genocide
This was a genocide. It took a lot of courage for the Pope to come out with the word genocide. It’s a powerful statement, but now we need progression. We need…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
It’s World Refugee Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Refugee Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Refugee Day honours the…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Rebuilding Bridges With The Russian People
It’s a very powerful statement, blocking out the name of a Russian city because of the invasion of Ukraine, but 'is it really a wise, balanced and measured…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Do We All Get An Opportunity To Speak Up?
This episode explores that there are situations that we really should stick our neck out and speak up, and those when we shouldn’t. Sometimes though it's worth…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Housing Crisis Solutions
What are the implications of renters knowingly overstretching themselves in the private house rental sector, particularly in competitive markets like London?…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Agricultural Controversies Unveiled
What was the most controversial change in UK agriculture, according to Stuart, and what were the consequences associated with it? To what extent has Brexit…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Building Resilience and Filling the Gaps
How does the concept of strikes extend beyond just wages? Should we rely heavily on the government to fill societal gaps, or should we seek alternative…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Embracing Individuality
In what ways can we cultivate awareness of our habitual actions, and break free from potentially damaging behaviours? Is it possible to create widespread…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Fashion's Hypocrisy, Sustainability's Solution
Is it a distraction to expect climate protesters to be whiter than white, and not drive, and not wear clothes made from plastic, as we’re all currently locked…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
The History Around You
Regular listener Jack from Long Wittenham in Oxfordshire, England, sets Stuart and William another question to explore in this episode, and as they feel there…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Interpreting Multiple Impacts
Is it a distraction trying to fully understand where the impacts of Brexit begins and ends, where the impacts of Covid begins and ends, where the impacts of…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Effective Awareness Campaigns
Are awareness campaigns that are based around TV shows, actually effective? Aren’t stories direct from a person you can identify with more powerful? Do we too…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Desire For Homeownership
Why do some people have a fear of wasting money on rent? Is the desire for ownership just another way to avoid the reality of our own mortality? Why do so many…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Water Security Matters
Is the privatisation of water resources working for, or against us? And are we, as individuals, being brainwashed into thinking we can make a difference? Join…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
The Great Barrier Reefs Recovery
Can we truly draw definitive conclusions, without overlooking the complexity of this snapshot? Is our understanding of man-made climate change evolving, or are…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Empowering Women's Football
Are we truly allowing the women's game to flourish, or are we inadvertently controlling and comparing it to its male counterpart? Does the men's game, with its…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Justified Reactions To Insults
What is a justified reaction to being insulted? That's the gold nugget for us all to consider today, and comes about due to the next listener question, this…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Council Home Stigma
Another long question sent in by listener Alan, from Northway, Oxford, England and your co hosts Stuart and William delve into the still huge stigma attached…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Is It Rainbow Washing Instead Of Dealing With The UK Cost Of Living Crisis?
A long question sent in by listener Lyn, from Stanton St John, Oxfordshire, England, which Stuart and William examine by exploring if we should actively meet…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Paper Cuts
The paper industry is reportedly the 4th highest carbon-producing industry in the world. Is that true, and what are the environmental implications of that if…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Bonus: Exploring Food & Water Security In A Former Vineyard
Last weekend, the 15th April to be precise, Stuart and William once again had a stall at the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market promoting the podcast and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Climate Contradictions
Is it best to not attack outlandish beliefs, and just ask questions? Can we learn from each other, even if we disagree? In this podcast we regularly jump…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Exploring Ethical Eating
Have you ever stopped to think about where your meat comes from, and what the quality is like? Ultimately, shouldn't we make sure the meat we eat is of the…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Columbian Consumer Conundrum
Are we being brainwashed into thinking we can make a difference? We believe we can make an impact, but it requires changes in our daily lives. For example…
The People's Countryside Environmental Debate PodcastWas The 2022 Heatwave All A Hoax?
Should we dismiss this climate crisis denier? Or explore their ideas to some degree as there may be an element of truth in what they say? Shouldn’t we just…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Forced Adoptions
This subject shouldn’t be brushed under the carpet, it’s in the past, but it has long tentacles into the present, with a lot of family history still buried and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Fisherman's Hands Tied In Their Own Nets
Are we the public being subsidized and not the producers as it’s widely thought? When something is cheap you don’t value it. If you pay a bit more, you value…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Temperatures Fluctuate Don’t They?
Was the hot weather in the UK during the summer of 2022 unprecedented or not? Was it just a hot summer? We’ve always had temperature fluctuations haven’t we?…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Green Cycle
Should the Tour De France be doing more to promote the environmental and health benefits of cycling? Is there a missed opportunity here? Stuart and William…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Countryside Diversity
Would seeing a variety of people in advertising materials make a big difference? How do we make the countryside more diverse? Is it a matter of people being…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Green Pensions
As consumers, how much power do we hold in where we choose to invest our pension money? How much change can we realistically expect to influence within larger…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Nightjars vs Speedway
Why shouldn't a couple of birds ruin the entertainment for thousands of people? Every year, thousands of people flock to watch the high-speed thrills of…