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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 PodcastEcosystem Balance
Are we too controlling of the environment? We’ll always justify our own actions, so are there really any categorical answers? What makes us different from the…
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Open Minds With An Unconscious Bias
We can all be guilty of limited thinking and unconscious bias, but where and at what point does an open mind become detrimental? There’s not enough time in the…
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Paying Realistic Rates For Fuel
We need to get used to change, and there appears to be 19 US states not wanting to change, and reduce their pollution. Is this really a republican issue, or is…
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Always On CCTV
Do private individuals realise the impact of their own CCTV and other monitoring devices? Do we really need to be capturing everything that goes on around our…
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Stockholm Syndrome
How can you avoid the pitfalls of subservience and oppression? What does being born to lead really mean? Doesn’t it lead to egotism? These are just a few of…
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Impulsive Listening
Are impulsive purchases just filling up a hole in our lives? Are those impulsive moments just to get the rush of a new purchase, the thrill of buying that new…
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Why F*cking Swear?
It’s the 400th episode of the podcast! Thanks to everyone who listens, and everyone who sends in questions for discussion on this podcast. The following is a…
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Taking His Life [TW]
Trigger Warning: The topic of male suicide is discussed in this episode. If this is a subject that you’ll find difficult to listen to, then this might not be…
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Credit, Where It’s Due
A very different discussion, from one of the many varied questions that are sent into us by you, the listeners. In this episode Stuart and William mull over…
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Humans Outside Of Nature
As a species we like a sterile, safe and controlled environment, that’s maybe why we detach ourselves from nature? It’s a form of control. This is just one of…
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China vs World Disparity
Often Stuart and William’s views, statements and claims, are maybe unfounded, but their aim through this podcast, and other outlets, is to get you thinking…
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Funding Smaller Countries
The countryside isn’t always spoken about on this podcast, even though it’s in the name, due to the conversations generally being based around the questions…
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Abortion Control
Today’s listener question, from Paco in Wimbledon, London, England, was a tricky one for Stuart and William to tackle, as after all they’re two men talking…
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Volunteer Burnout
Another great question from one of our long standing listeners, this time it’s from Ivy, in Worthing, West Sussex, England. The question is as follows: “Is…
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Partygate Revisited
This episode almost spills into a debate, can you believe it? Though it really is more William having a rant about today’s subject, which was sparked by the…
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Striking Workers
On this podcast we always aim to give you a balanced view, we always discuss the topic in hand from our own truths, and never shy away from the big topics. In…
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Places To Visit In The Shire
A quite nostalgic episode, where both Stuart and William share with you their favorite parts of the county of Oxfordshire, where they both were born, live, and…
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Drone Tips For Mere Mortals
If you’re looking to get into drone photography, this episode is very much for you. Also, we’d recommend you listen through to the end, as there’s a funny…
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Wonder If He’ll Tweet About This
“Where did Elon Musk go wrong?” Could there be a more polarizing figure in recent times than Elon Musk? Both his supporters and detractors feel they know the…
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Where To Go In The UK
Another great and varied question sent in by one of our listeners prompted both Stuart and William to reminisce about their favourite parts of the UK. One…
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She Did Lose Her Job
Before you listen to this episode, it’s worth considering that this was recorded in October 2022, and as you’re aware; the world has moved on, quite…
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Happy New Year!
Stuart and William are here to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2023. They also invite you to look back on 2022, and ask the question: What is…
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The One That Launched The Indigenous Voices Mini Series
Stuart and William are taking a step back for the month of December to rest and recuperate over the Christmas and New Year periods. So, instead of the usual…
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Happy Boxing Day!
Happy Christmas for yesterday! Stuart and William wish you a very Merry Christmas as they share some random facts about both Boxing Day and cheese! We hope you…
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The One About Democracy - (Alternative Christmas Day Listening!)
Merry Christmas from all of us at The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, we wish you the best for the festive period, and beyond. As you may be…
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It’s International Human Solidarity Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Human Solidarity Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Solidarity…
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The One That Launched The Beyond Stereotypes Mini Series
Stuart and William are taking a small step back for the month of December to rest and recuperate over the festive period. So instead of the usual discussion…
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The One About Magpies
Stuart and William are taking a small step back this month, to rest and recuperate over the Christmas and New Year periods. So instead of the usual discussion…
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It’s World Energy Conservation Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Energy Conservation Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Energy…
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The One About The Barriers Of Disability
Stuart and William are taking a well deserved step back for the month of December, to rest and recuperate over the Christmas and New Year period. So, instead…
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The One About Our Performing Youth
Stuart and William are taking a small step back for the month of December to rest and recuperate over the Christmas period. So instead of the usual discussion…
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The One About Activisms Rhetoric
Stuart and William are taking a small step back for the month of December, to rest and recuperate over the Christmas season. So instead of the usual…
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It’s World Soil Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Soil Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Soil Day 2022…
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The One Where It All Began
Stuart and William are taking a small step back for the month of December, to rest and recuperate over the Christmas season. So instead of the usual discussion…
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It’s National Pollution Control Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark National Pollution Control Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. National…
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Editing, Editing, and Editing
“Simple question lads, just interested to know, who edits this podcast and how do you do it?”. In this short episode, Stuart and William talk through the…
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Photographic Memories
“What’s the best photo that either of you have taken?” Stuart and William discuss what are the best photos they have ever taken. This discussion was sparked by…
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Is It Already Too Late To Save Ourselves?
“Is it already too late to save ourselves? People keep saying this is the last chance to deal with the climate and ecological emergency we face, but isn’t that…
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Pratting About Around The Edges
“It’s all very well consumers purchasing products and services that are more sustainable, but isn’t that just pratting about at the edges of the challenge?…
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Was Brexit A Mistake?
“Has Brexit proven to be a good or a bad thing? I’ve heard there could be mass civil disobedience in the UK, with increasing home energy costs in Autumn 2022…
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It’s World Kindness Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Kindness Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Kindness Day is to…
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What’s Important?
“What’s important?” Watch out, there is a slightly ridiculous and loud start to this episode! You’ve been warned! Inspired by the question above, sent in by…
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Is the Commonwealth, A Common Wealth?
“Seems a bit strange that some countries want to leave the Commonwealth, but still have the Queen as head of state, and that some countries like Mozambique…
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Platinum Pollution
“Was the pollution caused, and costs incurred by staging a four day Platinum Jubilee celebration, justified, due to it being a special occasion?” Stuart and…
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How And What We Edit
“My fourth and final question, for the time being lads, and as a fellow potential podcaster I’m interested in what you have to say on this. I see you’ve been…
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It’s World Thrift Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Thrift Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Thrift Day is celebrated…
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This Is An Audio Podcast
“Hi, me again, my third question for you, as a potential podcaster myself. So, do you ever film your podcast episodes? I see you make films that relate to your…
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Privacy Within Podcasts
“Hi chaps, it's me again, Toby. Listened to a number of your exceptional podcasts and want to pick your brains again. I see you guys have online Q&A’s with…
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Asking For Consent
“As someone whose looking at starting a podcast myself, can I ask, do you guys use consent forms for guests or anyone else appearing on your podcast? Have you…
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Cars Are Terrible Masters
“Now the Low Traffic Neighbourhood Schemes (LTNs) are being rolled out even more across the city of Oxford, how do you guys feel its gone so far? How is this…
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To Travel Or Not To Travel, That Is The Question
“Stuart, you say you don’t travel. Are you missing out? Is your opinion less valid if you don’t travel, and have less experience of other cultures?” Another…
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Asking You For Ideas
In a bonus episode of the podcast, we find Stuart and William at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market, where they request your ideas for where they…
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Silence Is Golden
“Is some people’s reticence to sit in silence, and a preference for busyness, an indication they are fearful of being confronted by their own true self?”…
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The Maths Of Life
“Is maths something we humans constructed or is it something we discovered? Is looking at the reality perceived around us mathematically an accurate…
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Leon's Law [TW]
Trigger Warning: The topic of male suicide is discussed in this episode. If this is a subject that you find difficult to listen to, then this might not be the…
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Wasting Your Time
“Is anything truly a waste of time?” Stuart and William commence with a short discussion this time, around the question above, sent in by Russ in Harcourt…
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Social Justice Agenda
“Who sets the agenda in social justice issues?” Stuart and William are not shy of tackling the big questions, and they don't come bigger than the type of…
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War's Not Good For Nature
“Heard your episode recently about the impact war has on wildlife. In Cambodia, years of war meant some parts of the jungle there were left undisturbed so…
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Does Direct Action Get Anyone Anywhere - With Guest Chase Iron Eyes
In February 2022, Stuart and William, co-hosts of the well-established The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, launched the new mini-series…
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Wish You Weren't Here
“Who do you wish you’d never met?” The above is very direct question, set by listener Brian in Longnor, Staffordshire, England, which provoked an interesting…