The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

Stuart and William were once again out and about with a promotional stall for this podcast, this time at the Wolvercote Young People’s Club Easter Fair, which happened on the 10th April. Making new connections, building on current ones and resurrecting some relationships that had gone off the boil somewhat. They recorded this piece during the set up for the fair, and talked about how you can...

“What does it mean to live a good life?” Stuart and William embark on quite a deep philosophical discussion, that was sparked by what was, on the surface of it, quite a simple question, which was sent in by listener Don in Weymouth, Dorset, 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 thepeoplescountry...

"Is the aviation industry truly doing as much as it can to change and make itself more sustainable?” Stuart and William were once again able to record face to face, with Stuart in your left ear, and William in your right, as they want you to feel included and a central part of this conversation. Right off the bat there is a lot of silliness and humour. In this edition of the podcast as they delve...

“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, around the theme of the above question, sent in by listener Nikolai in Redcar, North Yorkshire, 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 emai...

“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 William, which was sparked by the above question from Hedley in Didcot, Oxfordshire, 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 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 material. In this short bonus/trailer item they both discuss what else they do, outside of the podcast. 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&nbs...

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 material. In this short bonus/trailer piece, they discuss an observation of a passerby at the market, who asked if they do a podcast, because their every conversation they have sounds like a podcast? This lead to a conversation about authenti...

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 about material. In this short trailer, they talk about the release schedule of the podcast, and when you can expect new episodes to be released. Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve...

“What harsh truths do you prefer to ignore?” Join Stuart and William for another roaming, insightful, and unscripted deliberation which was sparked by a question from Laura in Dublin, Ireland. 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...

“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 sent in by listener Don, in Weymouth, Dorset, 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 thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com with your name, wh...

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 asked members of the public to record a question for them to conversate around in a future episode of the podcast. The question posed in this episode was set by Larry Sanders from East Oxford. Larry's question is as follows: "A lot of the di...

“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 William conversate around, and reflect on what they think happiness is, and how we can all  often see it as something we should pursue. Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve...

“Have you guys discovered new things after Covid, about life, or performing to a live audience?” Stuart and William delve into, investigate,  explore and conversate around this question above, which was sent in by listener Laura in Dublin, Ireland. 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 the...

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 members of the public to record a question for them to conversate around in a future episode of the podcast. The question posed in this episode was set by Elise Benjamin, who is a former Mayor of Oxford. Elise's question is as follows: "How can w...

Stuart and William share their experiences and insights gained from creating this podcast, which was sparked by the following question from listener Freddie, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. “I’m (Freddie) thinking of setting up my own podcast. What should my podcast be about?” Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Se...

“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 conversational style exchange, where they explore, discuss and chew over a question from a listener, which this time came from Ivan in Grindleford, Derbyshire, England.  During this episode they mention Pollinator Art, here is a link to thei...

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 public to record a question for them to conversate around in a future episode of the podcast. The question posed in this episode was set by Craig Simmonds, who is a former councilor at Oxford City Council, and Oxford County Council, a Freeman...

“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 question, from long time listener Vandana in India. Stuart and William discuss and chew over this question, using the three years experience they've obtained through creating this very podcast. During this episode the podcasting group MIC's...

“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 from listener Freddie in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. They talk about why you should cultivate your own food, which can open your mind up to the processes in the entire food system and building communities by talking to your neighbours...

“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 something like that. As a London club they are helping with the campaign to stop knife crime and deaths in the city. 'No More Red', relates to their kit normally being mainly red and the blood spilt during knife attacks, which is why Arsenal playe...

“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 discussion, where they investigate, delve into, and mull over a question from Olivia in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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...

“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 interested in. This, along with our biases, form a comforting echo chamber, as we keep hearing the same stuff, or more of what we blindly want to hear. This leads to us not being challenged, even if we’re right or wrong. Also, I see the UK g...

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 right to roam, which was sparked by a question sent in by one of our podcast listeners, Cliff from Radley, Oxfordshire, England, which was discussed in the episode ' Reclaiming Land Through Mass Trespass '. For the follow up conversati...

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 right to roam, which was sparked by a question sent in by one of our podcast listeners, Cliff from Radley, Oxfordshire, England, which was discussed in the episode ' Reclaiming Land Through Mass Trespass '. For the follow up conversation, the...

“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 question sent in by listener Patryk from Edinburgh, Scotland. You can send Stuart and William a question to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate. Send us an email  thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com  with your na...