Rural Concerns

Chris has made a new friend, Sunil doesn’t understand car insurance and James gets a telling off. Plus, the boys also discuss what tattoos they’ll get.   Chris’ debut tour kicks off in February. Get your tickets, here !   Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less...

Sunil promotes a new cable, a film and basically anything that isn't his own podcast. Meanwhile, Chris is getting some new carpet and James has a bone to pick.   Also, we did an Internet Speed Test but forgot to actually say Chris' new stats. It was a mistake, but it does add a bit of dramatic tension for the next episode!   Get your tickets to Chris’ debut tour, here !   Drop us an email at chris...

Chris and Sunil's latent megalomania manifests again itself this week - yes it's more town planning chat. (Producer James wrote this week's blurb). Some middle-aged radio chat leads to these cheeky boys auditioning for a prime time radio slot. Can you get fired from a job during the audition? It certainly seems so! And, yeah, some opinions on the current King Charles are expressed... To the tower!...

Chris provides some top tips for organising a wedding, Sunil talks about power banks and Producer James holds a grudge against working people. In other news, Chris is definitely working class and the lads discuss what happens when you die. A right laugh this one. Chris is taking his show on a tour of the UK! He’s heading to the Soho Theatre in London NEXT WEEK (4th - 7th December)! Then it’s on to...

Chris’ advice puts a friend in a tough spot, Sunil visits the silliest office ever and James continues to be smug about his internet speed test. The lads also discuss the logistics of having a personal drone. Chris is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show on a tour of the UK! He’s heading to the Soho Theatre from the 4th - 7th December, then it’s on to Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bris...

Chris and Sunil go boots in on the biggest political podcast of the age which makes Producer James incredibly nervous. The lads also read a letter from a young lad who’s studying rubbish. This episode definitely is not a US election special!  Catch Chris on tour! He’s taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show to Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Barnard Castle and Leicester. Ge...

Chris gives us the lowdown on a newly opened countryside pub, Sunil reveals a secret about the most chaotic rail terminus in London and much to Producer James’ chagrin, the lads agree to prioritise free speech over pleasing corporate overlords. The boys also read a letter from a young man who’s living the dream. We’re doing the first ever live edition of Rural Concerns on Saturday 1st February 202...

It’s a topsy turvy episode as Chris is in London and Sunil’s been to the countryside! The lads discuss troublemakers, Pumpkin Spice lattes and just how many people need to die before Sunil can take up his rightful position as ruler of the British people. Quite a testosterone-y episode; there’s a bit too much swearing and James talks about his bowel movements. Sorry! We’re doing the first ever live...

Farmer Buggerton returns to teach Sunil all about competitive leek growing. Can Chris keep it together and will James chill out about death threats? Spoiler alert: the answer to both is no. Huge news klaxon! We’re doing the first ever live edition of Rural Concerns on Saturday 1st February 2025 at The Bill Murray in London. Get your tickets here! Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk i...

Sunil meets a horse, Chris relives his high octane stag do and Producer James has some pertinent thoughts about Malteasers. Meanwhile, Sunil is still making his way through all that flapjack. Do you have a Rural Concern or city related query? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk and we’ll discuss it respectfully and in great detail! The best way to support Rural Concerns is through Pa...

Sunil talks about crushing his enemies whilst eating flapjacks, Chris reports back from the Leek Club AGM and the lads discuss the challenges facing Chris’ local church through the prism of a popular tabletop strategy game about space soldiers fighting for survival in the far future.  Do you have a Rural Concern or city related query? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk and we’ll ans...

Chris reveals his dad’s a paranormal tuning fork, Sunil takes receipt of a metric ton of gravel and Producer James could make Christmas boring. Easily the most chaotic start to an episode. Do you have a Rural Concern or countryside related query? Chris, Sunil and James would love to hear about it! Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk . You can support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For l...

Sunil's being haunted, Producer James remembers the time some bloke lived in his basement and Chris has been celebrating Englishness. The lads also consider excellence in hospitality. If you want to learn more about the Kynren, head to their website ! It’s also worth mentioning that the actors and crew are all drawn from the community which is nifty! Do you have a Rural Concern or countryside rela...

Sunil has an update about an exciting new product in the dairy category, Chris has been cleaning and Producer James lives in a prison of puns. The lads also discuss the optimum time to moisturise. Chris is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show on the road! His debut UK tour kicks off in London at the Soho theatre on the 19th and 20th of September. Get your tickets here . Want to support...

With Chris on his way back to full health, Producer James reflects on his time queuing for Oasis tickets. Meanwhile Sunil has started frothing his milk which is at once surprising and inevitable. The lads also ask, what’s a goblin a metaphor for? The answer will shock you. You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon . For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight...

Producer James is in the grips of a 40 something hangover, Sunil watches a really long film with London’s most eligible bachelors and Chris sounds like he’s going to cry throughout. The lads also get to grips with the economics of what it’s like to be a rural cabbie. You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon . For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and a...

Chris is nommed! Sunil has a dashcam! Producer James has to take over certain administrative functions! Like writing the blurb for the episode! It's not as worthy of an award nomination as usual, is it?

The lads are back! Producer James is fresh from a family holiday, Sunil addresses some hot gossip and Chris is losing his God damned mind. Aka classic Rural Concerns!

Chris is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Producer James is on a Family Holiday and Sunil is vaping.

Sunil hits the bowling green, Producer James continues to stoke regional division and Chris accelerates into corners. The lads also read a stinging letter from Chris’ pal. You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon . For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our nifty Discord hangout for top chillers. You can see Chris’ show at th...

Ever wanted to be a podcast producer? This as-live episode will give you an unrivalled insight into the challenges faced by Producer James as he patiently waits for Chris and Sunil to join their scheduled recording session. It’s a bit like an episode of 24 if Jack Bauer just really, really wanted a Sunday roast. The lads also talk about the economic model of Pizza Express. What we’re trying to say...

Sunil reveals his love for the television series Entourage, Producer James talks about deviant European toilets and Chris wishes his son well. The lads also consider what it takes to keep a museum open in this economy and discuss a letter from a man who smells. Heading to the Edinburgh Fringe? You can grab your tickets to see Chris’ show and touch Greyfriars Bobby’s cheeky little nose! You can now...

Can Sunil survive in the countryside long enough to make his appointment with the Duke and his lovely wife, Countess Shanella Fortardo? Chris immerses Sunil (and his trusty D6) in a multiple choice quest which will test Producer James’ acting talents to their very limits! The lads also read a really, really long letter about a strimmer. Honestly, it’ll blow your mind how long this letter is.  Shou...

Sunil shares a hot recommendation that could leave you blind, Producer James tries to stop the horrendous doxxing and Chris’ elite gaming PC is on the fritz (again!) The lads also discover what lengths one of our listeners will go to for the unbridled joy that is Dune 2. Triple Chocolate Crunch is also available from M&S (UK). Sunil’s top tip: Do not buy the high protein variant. You can also...

Is it wrong for a man to fill a machine with his love? This is the existential question facing Sunil as he dons an Oculus Rift in pursuit of digital pleasure. When Producer James steps out for but a moment, Chris shares another of his long running feuds. What a stupid life this man leads. The lads also receive their first letter from Pudding, the Rural Concerns goat! Do you have a Rural Concern? D...