The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

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 story about a drone and a boat. The following question, that sparked this meandering conversation about drones, was set by listener Ken, in Leek, Staffordshire, England. “How’s the drone flying going William, and any tips for us mere mortals, ju...

“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 man best, but who really knows? The task of exploring this conundrum is taken up by Stuart and William in this episode, as they attempt to answer the question above, set by listener Bella from Bermondsey, London, England, which she recorded i...

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 conclusion they come to during this discussion is that you don’t need to go far in the UK for the landscape to really change, they recommend you to steer yourself away from the more touristic areas such as London as there are some real hidden ge...

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 significantly. So with that in mind, Stuart and William tried their best at the time to predict the future, by answering the following three questions: Is Liz Truss still in power? Is Jeremy Hunt still the chancellor? Has a general election been annou...

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 your highlight of the past year? What is the one thing that will define the year? You can find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, cl...

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 discussion style, they’ve each picked four episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this, the eighth and final episode in the mini series they’ve called December...

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 have a great festive period. You can find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and so...

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 aware, 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 discussion style of output, they’ve each picked four episodes that they fee...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Human Solidarity Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Solidarity is identified in the Millennium Declaration as one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century, wherein those who either suffer or benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most. Consequently, in the conte...

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, they’ve each picked four episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this, the sixth of eight episodes, in the mini series they’ve called December Reflections, Stu...

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, they’ve each picked four episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this, the fifth of eight episodes, in the December Reflections mini series, William has pick...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Energy Conservation Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on the 14th December globally, highlighting the importance of energy consumption and its use in our day-to-day life, its scarcity and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. It focuses our attention...

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 of the usual discussion, they’ve each picked four episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this, the fourth of eight episodes, in the mini series they’ve called...

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, they’ve each picked four episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this, the third episode of eight, in the mini series they’ve called December Reflections, Wi...

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, they’ve each picked four past episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this second episode of eight, in the mini series they’ve called December Reflections,...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Soil Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where Food Begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being, by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encourag...

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 they have each picked four past episodes that they feel you and they would like to or should listen to, either again, or maybe for the very first time. In this first of what they’ve called the December Reflections series, William has select...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark National Pollution Control Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. National Pollution Control Day is celebrated every year on the 2nd of December in India, in order to honor and memorialize thousands of human beings who had lost their lives because of the Bhopal gas disaster. It focuses on preventing pollution and raising...

“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 process of creating this podcast. From the recording, through to the editing, the writing of each episode title and bio, through to release. They talk about how the process is simple, and how they try to keep a good cache of material to keep ahea...

“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 the above question which was sent in by Iris in Wetley Rocks, Staffordshire, England. They talk about the various photos they’ve taken over the years that they particularly like. As a photographer William in particular has a few photos whic...

“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 where they go wrong, as they keep saying it? Last year they said it was the last chance, and this year they say the same. Is moving the deadline of the last chance undermining the message? Humans tend to crap in their own backyard in pursui...

“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? What we need to focus on is the big economic and political stuff. Yes we can fly less and eat less meat, as those industries have big impacts until they change and evolve, but limiting the use of plastic cups, changing our cotton buds, etc etc,...

“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. Resulting in many people refusing to pay their bills. Is this a good idea?” During every episode of this podcast your hosts explore and delve into the challenges we all face, and this iteration is no acception. Stuart and William have a very...

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 highlight good deeds in the community, focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good, which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition, which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gend...

“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 listener Fanaka from Kenya. During this short discussion your hosts Stuart and William tackle what is a quite deep and profound subject. Starting from the very top, which William asserts he believes is happiness is important, with Stuart askin...