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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 PodcastIt's The International Day of Peace
To contribute to the discussion hosts Stuart and William, mark International Day of Peace, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental…
The People's Countryside Environmental Debate PodcastGet To The Chopper!
“Do you ever imagine you’ll be a daily podcast?” In a very short episode of this podcast, Stuart and William discuss the above question, which was sent in by…
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Dying To Help The Planet
"Stuart, you say you dye your hair to prompt conversations about the climate crisis. Does the fact you are causing pollution doing that make you a hypocrite?”…
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What Hinders You?
“What hinders you guys as people?” Co-hosts, Stuart and William, discuss the above question, from Ash in Icomb, Gloucestershire, England. During this…
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What's The Future Of This Podcast?
“It's been asked before, and you’ve spoken around this I know, but can I ask again, what's the future of this podcast?” In this very short episode, Stuart and…
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Be Inspirational
“Are truly inspirational people, who tangibly effect change and progress in others, those that talk, grab headlines and chase buzz words and phrases? Or are…
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Is Apathy A Bad Thing?
“What positives can be drawn from apathetic individuals, and what roles do morals and ethics play in leadership, that may inspire them in the various aspects…
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Your Chance To Meet Us, In The Flesh, Face To Face
In this short bonus episode, Stuart and William talk about a nature and photography focused workshop they will be running later this month, on the 25th, at…
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A Miraculous Life
“Is life really that interesting, magical, miraculous and something to be savoured/respected. Which is something we often try to tell ourselves and others. Or…
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The Environmental And Climate North South Divide
"Do you think there's a north south divide in the UK within environmental activism?” This is a podcast of real opinions, real discussions, authentic views, but…
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Travel Aids Knowledge?
“I’m back, with another question guys. Have been wondering where Pedro is, and when he’s going to set another of his listener questions? Wonder if he laughs as…
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Should I Vote?
“Stuart, you say you never vote politically, is this wise?” Even though the question above which has been sent in by listener Iris in Wetley Rocks…
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Engineering Achievements
“I’ve only ever asked one question on this podcast before, and that was back in early 2021, I think? Back then I set a question about fake news, but this time…
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Say No To Leftover Food
“What do you do with leftover food?” Stuart and William once again embark on an in-depth unplanned conversation, that came from listener Karlijn in Teignmouth…
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Left Handers Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark Left Handers Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. August 13th is a chance to…
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Update Whilst Out And About
Stuart and William once again had a stall at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market, and while there recorded a short bonus episode, where they talk…
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What Are The 5 Rs?
“What’s the best form of recycling?” This question from listener Helle in Lincoln, Lincolnshire in England, sparked an in-depth exchange between Stuart and…
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Taking Ownership Of White History
“How do we inspire all sections of the white community, to own their whole history, and pursue equality?” This is a big subject, do you concur? Stuart and…
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Unjust And Unfair
This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. It's often an unscripted and off the…
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Humans: Good, Bad, Or Indifferent?
“Jean-Jacques Rousseau had the theory man is naturally good though corrupted by society. Others agree with Aristotle’s and John Locke’s theory, we are born an…
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It's World Nature Conservation Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Nature Conservation Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Nature…
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Not Going Out
“Stuart, you mention in passing, during a number of the more interesting episodes, that you don’t go out much these days. Why is that, and how do you square…
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Burning Bridges Never Made Me Cry
“What bridges are you happy you burned?” Are you worried about the big issues we all face? Then this is the podcast for you! Generally this podcast's overall…
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Under Social Pressure
“Have you ever experienced social pressure?” Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and…
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The Importance Of Friends And Family
“How important are friends and family?” You might notice that this is a slightly different style episode, this is because we recently had Evan Burke, an Oxford…
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Would You Live Your Life Again?
“If you could live your lives again, would you?” In a nice short episode, Stuart and William discuss the above question which was set my Samia in Tlemcen…
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Greening Sport
“Could you explore sustainability and greening of sport?” During this interesting and in-depth discussion, amongst the subjects covered are, how we need to…
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Digging Into Emotions
“Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?” Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy…
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Fast Fashion Issues
“What are the problems and potential within the fashion industry? Slow fashion, as opposed to fast fashion, is that a real option?". The main discussion in…
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Locking Carbon Into Soil
"Which trees are the best wood to turn into charcoal? Is it beneficial to dig charcoal into the ground?" A curious group of people, exploring a curious subject…
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Is Poverty Inevitable?
“Is poverty in society inevitable?” Welcome once again to another off the cuff conversation between your hosts Stuart and William as they discuss the above…
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Re-Wild Areas
“Should we let nature lead the way as we try and re-wild areas?” In this episode, Stuart and William discuss in their chatty unscripted style the above…
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Starting A Country From Scratch
“If you could start a country from scratch, what would it be like?” Stuart and William once more embark on a naturally unscripted and unplanned style of…
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Interesting Environmental Educational
“Education in schools, and shared learning about environmental changes we all face, we know is important, but how do we avoid it being boring, keeping it…
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Roots Of Humour
“Is a sense of humor, a byproduct of consciousness, or something else entirely?” A nice fun question this one, from listener Gary, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire…
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Climate In The Curriculum
“Do you think climate and sustainability could be added to the school curriculum?” In this episode Stuart and William mull over the question above, which was…
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Frustration, Emotional Engagement, Disconnection, Denial, Loneliness And Community Support
Welcome to the first full episode of the Beyond Stereotypes mini-series. This series aims to breakdown the stereotypes and labels we put on ourselves and…
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What's The Best Path?
“What is the best path to find truth; science, maths, art, philosophy, or something else?” Stuart and William delve into this question above, which was sent in…
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Beyond Stereotypes Mini-Series Update
[Audio from an unavailable promo film] Prompted by listeners, including Vandana from India, asking what was happening with the new Beyond Stereotypes…
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It's World Environment Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Environment Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Earth faces a triple…
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Columbian Megadiversity
“I’ve heard Colombia is focusing on megadiversity to lead to meaningful change, have you heard about it?” Stuart and William conversate around this question…
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Isn't Coming Together Amazing?
“Amazing things happen when people come together, and collaborate, don’t you think?” Stuart and William embark on a good long discussion, exploring their off…
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Impacts Of Colonialism
“The impacts of colonialism, and the former slave trade, still exist in my view. Racism is deeply engrained in UK culture, which in part is a result of…
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Big Fish Small Pond Or Small Fish Big Pond?
“Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?” Stuart and William once again delve into and explore the above question, in this…
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It's International Day for Biological Diversity
Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Day for Biological Diversity in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. As…
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Community Resilience
“How do we increase participation, and resilience, in community food activities? Moving away from emergency responses, to a more long-term view of our societal…
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Benefits Of Art
“What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way?” A good philosophical question this, from listener Matthew in Scunthorpe…
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Protesting Against Royalty
Stuart and William once again record in Stuart's back garden, hence the background sounds, with Stuart in your left ear, and William in your right ear, placing…
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To Greenwash Or Not To Greenwash
“Is greenwashing better than no greenwashing at all?” Stuart and William embark on a relatable conversation, where they aim to break down the big issues, and…
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Warfare Effects On Wildlife
"What are the impacts on wildlife from war?" Stuart and William had never even considered before, so settled down to record face to face again, in Stuart's…
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Property Ownership Obsession
”In the UK, we’re totally obsessed with home and property ownership, we’ll, that's my personal perspective. If someone buys a house next to a river, or on the…
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Community Successes Against Climate Change
“Can communities succeed against climate change, whether its man made or not?” Stuart and William once again commence with on a long meandering conversation…
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Giving Back Artefacts
“Is it reasonable for museums to hold items and collections from around the world when they were potentially obtained in dubious ways? Should they be given…
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Would You Choose Immortality?
“If you could become immortal on the condition you would NEVER be able to die or kill yourself, would you choose immortality?” Stuart and William once again…
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It's World Earth Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Earth Day in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Earth Day is an annual event on…
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Understanding Our Collective Pasts
“What are your views on statues of colonialists, and other figures from our collective pasts?” In this iteration of the podcast, Stuart and William delve into…
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How Do We Protect The Planet?
Stuart and William record face to face again as they discuss, investigate, and explore the below question from listener Eddie in Dover, Kent, England. “How do…
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Out And About At The Wolvercote Young People’s Club
Stuart and William were once again out and about with a promotional stall for this podcast, this time at the Wolvercote Young People’s Club Easter Fair, which…
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If You Can Be Anything Just Be Kind
“What does it mean to live a good life?” Stuart and William embark on quite a deep philosophical discussion, that was sparked by what was, on the surface of…
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Aviation Is Sustainable?
"Is the aviation industry truly doing as much as it can to change and make itself more sustainable?” Stuart and William were once again able to record face to…