CountrySlide

(00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:41) Tarquin Millington-Drake (00:21:24) Emily Graham (00:35:06) Prof. Charles Tyler (00:46:45) Caz Raine (01:02:14) Dave Scott (01:17:42) Post-event Discussion This episode is the result of an invitation to attend a Conservation Communication event in Northumbria along with 7 other people. We were there for a little over 24 hours and taken out to different parts of t...

We share a whole host of suggestions on where to get your worldly news from, after spending the first half of the show sharing our own news... Callum's been making sacrifices for his children but on the plus side got to eat donuts and ice cream before hunting for fossils. Richard N finally has more to talk about than hedgelaying and visited an excellent restaurant in Lambeth. Richard P has just ab...

We delve into two hot topics this week - is there such a thing as British Country music and Turtle Dove season is here. As you no doubt expect, we get a little sidetracked along the way by topics like drill music, the jellyfish song, David Bellamy, foraging law (again), interesting bird sightings and the usual anecdotes and book talk. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation a...

There was a plan for the episode this week, it involved everyone bring a little bit of something along to talk about. It ended up with a long ramble which included each little thing at some point along the journey. Expect to hear about staircase lining parties, Aldi drinks, port cocktails, technical issues, massive trees, foraging in spring, attack hawks, fashion choices, illegal foraging, who sho...

Being a parent and raising children is a minefield in so many ways, Richard Negus and Callum talk about some of the highs and lows they've experienced whilst being dads in the countryside. Expect tales including snail racing in the rain, falling into streams, learning bad language and being shown dodgy videos. All whilst embracing and being embraced by the countryside and rural communities. Countr...

Mike Warner from 'A Passion for Seafood' is our guest this week on CountrySlide. Expect to hear about the positive state of UK fisheries, the less positive facts about what we export and import (the 'fresh' fish you enjoy on holiday might actually have made the same journey as you) and why we don't eat as much fish as we once did. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and l...

An episode of twists and turns as Richard Negus recounts the talks from the GWCT Game Conference, Richard Prideaux describes an information gathering trip to learn about Biochar and Callum tells a tale of protecting a man's plums from an old deer. Our Guest next week is Mike Warner from A Passion for Seafood  - if you have any questions then feel free to send them in and we'll fit in what we can....

After last week's rather sensible episode, the guys are back in their respective seats to shake everything back to normal. After several short detours into green children, stealing wood for carving, Stephen Fry, Orford Ness, and stolen drugs....eventually we reach the main topic of clubs and societies in rural communities - all inspired by a recent casting call and speaking gig. CountrySlide is a...

Producer Amy, Clare Negus and Angharad (director of Hadleigh Show) take the lead on this weeks episode in honour of International Women's Day on 8th March. Richard asks some insightful questions about being a woman in the countryside, rural life from a different point of view and the possible isolation. Expect ramblings of a different kind as the three ladies talk about the potential problems with...

Let's be honest, once in a while it's best to just let people run with what springs to mind, particularly these three people. Beware, this episode may lead to coffee on your keyboard, swerving tractors or people giving you strange looks on the bus. In a nut shell this is an episode about rural life, with a few real-life experiences thrown in along the way. Be prepared for your heart to be warmed,...

This weeks episode is a long one, with Callum McInerney-Riley on the road to scotland it is left to the two Richards to interview our fantastic guest - Andy Dodson. Andy is not only from a long line of thatchers, but he is also a lecturer and currently studying to become a doctor of reeds (AKA Reedbed management)! The three discuss everything from reedbed conservation, the importance of the reedbe...

An extra special episode recorded live at the British Shooting Show and sandwiched in between the usual weekly episodes.  Richard P and Callum met up at the NEC to wander the halls of the British Shooting Show and take in what's on offer in the world of shooting - from optics to food, dog training aids to knives and (most importantly) Yeti cups and coolers. Hear their take on the conversations tha...

This weeks episode is a bit of a rollercoaster right from the off, with Callum McInerney-Riley discovering which photo was used for the cover before it descends into the hosts previous fashion choices and then picking up with the joys of spring. Richard Negus ' provides an education in mullets and the secret life of dunnocks. Amazingly it ended up being less than an hour long!  CountrySlide is a p...

After a bit of talk about starting a book club (but with none of that smutty Mills and Boon stuff) and once  Callum McInerney-Riley had finished recapping every mouthful of his meal at Fallow in London, Richard, Richard and Callum finally got into the meat of the show and answering a listener question. Richard Negus really delved into the history of land management on this one, bringing up dates w...

We did actualy manage to stick to the plan for this episode, although we overran by about 30 minutes because  Callum McInerney-Riley kept talking about Milton Keynes. We also had some listener feedback, which descended into Mills and Boon-style embarasment for Richard Negus . When we did end up covering the intended topic the three hosts talked about some of the things we all do that create a poor...

This week the podcast derails early on as Callum entertains the two Richards with his cautionary tale about missing a family bowling trip thanks to a successful stalking trip which gave him a callous.  Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux take a winding path to the end of the show with stops to talk about how Negus has made his X account more cheery, the Duke of Bedford, th...

Leon Challis-Davies joins us to talk about the reality of wild meat consumption in the UK, top tips about how to store and prepare your meat for the best results, why pheasant and partridge are better for you than chicken and the fantastic achievements of Eat Wild in marketing wild meat to the industry and general public. Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux deliver listene...

There are many organisations who claim to represent the countryside and the wildlife and people who reside there; in this episode Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux give their thoughts and opinions about the challenges that are faced and the effectiveness of a select few. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. Sh...

We got this one in under an hour! Thanks to dinner arrangements we managed to keep this one tight whilst still giving the correct amount of praise to our choice of fantastic people who deserve a New Years Honour.  Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux start the new year by catching up on Christmas festivities and paying tribute to Mary Colwell, Stuart Pengs and Sam Mahoney....

A rather long and rambling (no surprise there) episode recorded in the week before Christmas 2024 -  Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss their typical Christmas, past traditions, how taxidermied crows can help to save partridge, and which politician is currently in the bad books.... We won't be back next week but that gives you a chance to listen to this entire epi...

The guys talk Christmas gifts in this episode of Countryslide, find out what  Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux recommend for the foodie, dog loving hunter and conservationist in your life. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. Show Notes and Links Email us with your stories or thoughts: countryslide@ruralandou...

CountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. In this episode Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux welcome Harry Hoblyn  from Rymer Trees and Hedging to the show to talk about all things trees. The group discuss: - Growing trees without the use of Peat - How many trees the UK needs to produce to hit government targets...

CountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. In this episode Richard Negus,   Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss: - The weather and it's impact on work outdoors - How to prevent constipation in bearded tits - The state of British Rivers - Where to find a good foraging course - and much more... Show Notes and Links - Subscri...

CountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. In this episode Richard Negus and Callum McInerney-Riley (minus Richard Prideaux as he was battling against snow in North Wales) discuss: - the atmosphere at the farmer's rally in London - how the budget is affecting farmers, the future of rural businesses and the environment - what you can do to...

CountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. In this episode Richard Negus , Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss: - a weekend of taking photos of pheasants (and the people shooting them) - the sawmill of death - the devastating affect the recent budget will have on British agriculture Show Notes and Links - Subscribe on  Pat...