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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 PodcastWe Need Nature, Nature Needs Us
“We need nature and nature needs us, please cover this in an episode”. Stuart and William commence with quite an in depth, and times philosophical discussion…
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Crop Spraying: Necessity Or Unnatural
“Crop spraying. A necessity in modern times vs an unnatural method of growing the nation's food?” A good, in depth exchange, between your hosts Stuart and…
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What Else Do We Do Outside Of The Podcast
Stuart and William were once again at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market with a stall last weekend, and while there they recorded some out and about…
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What Makes This Podcast Authentic
Stuart and William were once again at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market with a stall last Saturday, whilst there they recorded some out and about…
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Our Release Schedule
Stuart and William, at the weekend, were once again at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market, with a stall, while there they recorded some out and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Ignoring Harsh Truths
“What harsh truths do you prefer to ignore?” Join Stuart and William for another roaming, insightful, and unscripted deliberation which was sparked by a…
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Make A Positive Contribution To Avert Climate Change
“How can we all make a positive contribution to averting climate change?” Stuart and William once again delve into and explore the above question, which was…
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BONUS release! Is Health And Social Care Being Left Behind?
In today's bonus episode, we once again begin with an out and about recording at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market. While there Stuart and William…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Pursuit Of Happiness?
“Direct question guys. What makes you happy?” A nice direct question this one, from listener Olivia in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northern England, which Stuart and…
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Life And Live Discoveries
“Have you guys discovered new things after Covid, about life, or performing to a live audience?” Stuart and William delve into, investigate, explore and…
- The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
BONUS release! Deniers Deny Everything?
In today's bonus episode, we begin with an out and about recording at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market. While there Stuart and William asked…
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What Should My Podcast Be About?
Stuart and William share their experiences and insights gained from creating this podcast, which was sparked by the following question from listener Freddie…
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Creating For Pollinators
“How can we specifically help pollinators in our communities?” It's a short episode today, and Stuart and William once again embark on a meandering…
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BONUS release! Electrification Of Vehicles Is A Good Thing?
In today's bonus episode, we begin with an out and about recording at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market. Stuart and William asked members of the…
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How Can I Become A Podcaster?
“I know every man and his dog now has a podcast, but having been inspired by you guys, I’m thinking of doing my own mini-series. Any advice?” A very different…
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Environmental Benefits Of Gardens
“At a local scale how can we benefit the environment via our own gardens?” Stuart and William embark on a short discussion, which was prompted by a question…
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An Arsenal Against Crime
“I saw a football match on TV the other day, when Arsenal were wearing a white kit with no clear numbers. It was to mark their campaign ‘No More Red’ or…
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Whether The Weather Will Be Harder To Predict
“Are the changes we’re seeing in the climate going to make it harder to predict the weather?” Stuart and William once again embark on another humour filled…
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Comforts Of An Echo Chamber
“We, the public, often hold onto belief systems to reaffirm our personal biases, and social media algorithms naturally work so you see more of what you appear…
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[Extended Video Version] Right To Roam Finland v UK With Guest Heli Paulasto Part 1
INDIGINOUS VOICES MINI-SERIES LAUNCH - FULL SERIES PLAYLIST https://spoti.fi/3av9npr Last June Stuart and William had a nice in depth conversation around the…
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[Audio Only Version] Right To Roam Finland v UK With Guest Heli Paulasto Part 1
INDIGINOUS VOICES MINI-SERIES LAUNCH - FULL SERIES PLAYLIST https://spoti.fi/3av9npr Last June Stuart and William had a nice in depth conversation around the…
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Palm Oil Pressure On The Orangutan
“Is it realistic to protect Orangutans from destruction of their habitat by the discouragement of Palm Oil, by changing what we have on our plates?” This is a…
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18,000 Empty Flights
“Ok, so I’ve heard, but not checked the accuracy of the data, that Brussels Airlines run 3000 empty flights to maintain take-off and landing slots. Then again…
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Including Women Is Obvious
“Women shouldn’t be overlooked in forming part of the solutions to counteracting human impact on the climate and the earths ecosystems. Please explore” A…
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Flexibility In Figures
"Before COP26, young Greta said 1.5 limits to carbon output might not be achieved, but increasing to 2.5 is ok, as we can always do something to improve…
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Protesters Are Entitled And Stink?
“People walked 100’s of miles to attend COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, recently - answering calls to not burn fossil fuels when traveling to protests. This was…
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One Pope, One President, And An 80 Car Motorcade
“Enjoying your jokes at my expense guys, I’m still here though, so if you’re trying to get rid of me, you need to try harder. Ok, my question ... President…
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Cleaning Beaches Isn't The Answer
“Cleaning up beaches, and removing washed up plastic, is that really doing anything? To me, what's collected, is going back into the system that deposited it…
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Hidden Energy Of Emails
“Try and stretch this one out fellas! I’ve heard, unneeded and unused data, that's stored in the UK, which include photos etc, use up the equivalent energy to…
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Drones: Great Tool Or Public Menace?
"I was listening the other day when you were asking about discussion questions, and wondered what you thought about the rise in use of drones? A great tool for…
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Extremes Can Be Close Bedfellows
"You’ve been talking a lot about this, but please keep going. The green economic revolution is an illusion! If the hidden values, morels and agendas are about…
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Facing Reality Or Turning Away?
"Growth in the green economy, low carbon industries as it were, isn’t necessarily the success people suggest. There are indeed more cycles, but there are also…
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Dissolving Personal Assumptions
"Is it a good idea to dissolve personal assumptions now and then, and shine a fresh light on personal perspectives?" Stuart and William once more embark on a…
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Are The Super Rich Really Super Rich?
"I love you don’t prepare too much for the questions you cover, it makes your exploration, from the starting point, the same as the listeners. I don’t want you…
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Questions We Didn't Get To Discuss
In today's bonus episode, your hosts Stuart and William, discuss questions from the first ever Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted event that happened in…
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The Main Factor Blocking Human Progress
"Is the culture we’re born into the main factor in blocking self determining thought? Thoughts that lead to decisions, actions etc that lead to better quality…
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A Turning Point?
"I’ve not sent in a question since early 2020, and you actually covered it on Aug 4th 2020. I’m back though! I’ve heard during the Extinction Rebellion…
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Happy New Year From The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
It's a Happy New Year from your hosts, Stuart and William. Thanks for being with us throughout 2021, we look forward to seeing you again in 2022. Do you have a…
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Left Leaning Or Open Minded?
"Do you consider yourself an intellectual podcast with a political left leaning view, or more open minded in essence? In this episode, we find Stuart and…
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Humanity's Biggest Threat
"Is human survival a niche interest, proactively marginalised by those wanting to distract us away from the biggest threat man has to face?" Once again, Stuart…
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Merry Christmas From The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Stuart and William wish you a Merry Christmas in their own unique and particular way, with lots of silliness and humour. We hope you have a great festive…
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Education vs Entertainment
"Is meandering conversation the best way to go for the podcast or should it be more focused? Are you trying to educate or entertain?" Stuart and William once…
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The One About Human Caused Climate Change (Classic Episode)
In this final of three consecutive re-releases, William is looking back and celebrating our top 3 performing episodes. The episode you're about to hear, is our…
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The One About Electric Cars (Classic Episode)
In this second of three consecutive re-releases, William is looking back and celebrating our top 3 performing episodes. The episode you're about to hear, is…
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The One About Wind (Classic Episode)
In this first of three consecutive re-releases, William looks back at one of our top 3 performing episodes. The episode you're about to hear, is our best…
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International Anti Corruption Day
Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Anti Corruption Day, in this bonus episode for you of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast…
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Net Zero Is Not True Net Zero
"Net zero is not true net zero, as it seems the fossil fuel industry has convinced the UK government to only reduce future emissions by 50%. With the balance…
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Perception Of Our Childhood
"Each generation perceives the state of nature, when they were a child, as good and normal. We might notice loss in our lifetime, but do we understand, or even…
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Does Tidiness Actually Exist?
"Is the council not mowing the grassed areas in Oxford, a genuine attempt at rewilding, or a consequence of labour and funding shortages?" It says in the title…
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Net Zero Or 1 Million Listens?
"Humans contribute 3% to co2 emissions and 97% is produced by nature. Are we being sold the great green agenda? Is it all a big con?" Join Stuart and William…
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Is Mass Tree Planting The Answer?
"Is mass tree planting really the holy grail we perceive it to be?" Join hosts Stuart and William, in their usual far reaching discussion style podcast, as…
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The Unseen Life In The World
"Our failure to comprehend the ecology that inhabits the darkness, limits humanities true understanding of the living world around us. There’s lots of unseen…
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Climate Emergency Declaration
"The government in the UK, has declared a climate emergency, yet has still to formally address the nation. Wouldn’t you have thought this would happen as…
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The More Important Disasters
"We hardly ever see any reports in UK of African disasters. Is this a cover up, a left over attitude from colonial days, or are these far off events just not…
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Protesters: Soap Dodging Dropouts, Privileged White Middle Class, Or Something Else?
"Climate protestors are too often dismissed as people who should go back to work, or comments are made that the benefits system is paying too well, allowing…
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Protesting For System Change
"Protesters are protesting for system change, but the system, whatever it is, doesn't want to change. The system is taking away the right and ability to…
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By The People For The People
"Citizen journalism, by the people for the people, is that the future?" Two men, one in his 40s, the other tipping into his 50's, recording face to face, for…
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It's World Vegan Day
Hosts Stuart and William mark World Vegan Day in this bonus episode for you of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. The event takes place…
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Rights / Wrongs Of Ownership
"White man see’s land and resources as something to own, indigenous cultures don’t have the same focus on ownership, whose right and whose wrong?" Once again…
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Luxury Or Necessity?
"Is time spent in nature a luxury or a necessity?" Stuart and William recorded face to face again, which brings a different dynamic to the show, don't you…