The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

“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 conversation, for a nice short episode of this podcast. Neither of them are experts, they will however explore this question, in a relatable way, for you, the listener. Help us to spread the podcast as far and as wide as possible by sharing it wit...

“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 relevant in a contextual way? Children are asking to be taught about it, yet, we’re still failing them". A longer episode than we've been releasing recently, so we suggest you find a good mug of tea, and a nice comfortable place to sit and listen...

“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, England, which Stuart and William conversate around, and reflect on what humour is, and where it comes from. Any ideas? Help us to spread the podcast as far and as wide as possible by sharing it with five of your friends today by sharing th...

“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 sent in by listener Kim in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Help us to spread the podcast as far and as wide as possible by sharing it with five of your friends today by sharing the following link  https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countrysid...

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 others, and that often surround activists and protestors. It's harder to dismiss, disparage, talk over and disrespect people if we get to know them as real human beings. It's a great first step toward someone with a differing view, and finding a...

“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 by listener Ella from Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Help us to spread the podcast as far and as wide as possible by sharing it with five of your friends today by sharing the following link https://podfollow.com/the-...

[Audio from an unavailable promo film] Prompted by listeners, including Vandana from India, asking what was happening with the new Beyond Stereotypes mini-series, in this short trailer, Stuart and William give an update on where we currently are, and where we're headed. In fact, this week sees the launch of this new mini-series, with a full episode publicly released on Wednesday 8th June, and 2 ex...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Environment Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Earth faces a triple planetary emergency: The first: The climate is heating up too quickly for people, and nature, to adapt; The second: Habitat loss and other pressures mean an estimated 1 million species are threatened, with extinction; The Third: Pollution contin...

“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 above, which was sent in by listener Jonny from Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, England. Sorry Jonny, in the recording we said you were in Lancashire, but now realise you are in Cumbria. Our apologies, hope that error doesn't put you off? Help us...

“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 the cuff thoughts around the question above, which was set by Matthew in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. During this episode Stuart and William refer to the episode 'Community Resilience' as the themes intertwine, here's a link to that:&nb...

“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 formerly having an empire. Much of this racism is subtle, and not acknowledged too often in my view. Why isn’t the UK school curriculum containing the full picture of UK history, and the negatives and positives of us having had an empire, and up to...

“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 short episode, which was sent in by listener Ella in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Day for Biological Diversity in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances, we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clo...

“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 needs”. Stuart and William embark on good long discussion, a brainstorming session perhaps? Exploring their off the cuff thoughts around the question above, which was set by Helle, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. Do you have a question y...

“What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way?” A good philosophical question this, from listener Matthew in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, which Stuart and William conversate around, as they reflect on exactly what is art. Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeo...

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 you, the listener, at the heart of the conversation. In this episode they conversate, explore, and delve into the question below, which was sent in by our listener Todd in Oxford, England. “Recently, when members of the UK royal family visi...

“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 explore the unknown, and being honest when they don't know something. In this episode they discuss, chew over, and examine the above question, which was set by listener Ella in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Durin...

"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 back courtyard garden. Join them as they examine, explore, and delve into the above question, sent in by listener Melikah in Ghana. Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, del...

”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 coast, and experiences increasing levels of floods or erosion of that coast, devaluing or even threatening the existence of their property.  Is it ever fair to blame others for their situation, or even expect the system to support...

“Can communities succeed against climate change, whether its man made or not?” Stuart and William once again commence with on a long meandering conversation, where they examine, mull over, and digest the above question from listener Carol from Hayle in Cornwall, England. During this installment, Stuart mentioned a cargo bike scheme in Manchester, England. Here are a couple of links about this...

“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 back to the cultures who already had them, or are they better used as educational opportunities for the museum visitors?” Stuart 'the rebel rouser' who is NOT the podcast, and William 'the waffler' embark on a rambling, and entertaining exchang...

“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 embark on another deliberation, which includes a decent amount of humour, as they delve into, and investigate a question from listener Freddie in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. During this instalment William mentioned that he met up...

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 April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events. You can find out more by following this link;  https://www.earthday.org/

“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, discuss, and philosophise around a question from listener Todd in Oxford, England.  Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeoplesco...

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 we protect the planet?”  Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com with your name, where you're listening f...