The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

This is a podcast where we try and persuade or entertain, inspire, and basically inform ourselves and you through conversation. Paula, a listener from Norfolk, England asks the first question for Stuart and William to mull over. It’s a long question so we have put it in a separate document: Paula’s Question Stuart and William kick things off with a spirited debate on why folks are moving in the fi...

This podcast does not focus on substandard humor, notwithstanding Stuart's belief in the quality of his joke. Rather, it is dedicated to discussions revolving around inquiries submitted by the audience. Wayne from Bangor, Maine, USA sets the first question - “Any thoughts about recharging and regen in environmental campaigning and in life?”. Stuart initiates by asserting that maintaining consi...

In this episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle two thought-provoking listener questions. The first question, and it is quite a long one, comes from Cedric in Central Region, Malawi - ”Business has a part to play in the ecological and climate crisis, its part of the problem and thus, part of the so...

Welcome to The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, this is how we roll here. Your co-hosts Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbut and William Mankelow discuss questions sent in by listeners all around the world. They don’t see the questions before they press record, making their conversations unique and off the cuff. You dear listener, hear that question at the same time as them. In today’s ep...

In our podcast, we engage in thoughtful discussions based on questions submitted by our listeners. Our aim is to explore these enquiries and steer the conversation towards environmental issues and solutions. Vinroy, from Linstead, Jamaica asks the initial question - “The global majority are people of colour, so where was the tipping point that saw the white man dominate?” Stuart initiates the disc...

Thanks for stopping by and wasting your precious time with us. This is the first full episode of 2025, and we’re kicking off the New Year with an explicit bang. Consider yourself warned: Enjoy! Simon, from Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire, England sets question one - “What do you think of all the banks closing their branches and forcing customers online, and do you think that reflects anything about our...

It's the 1st of January 2025, and by some miracle of the calendar, Stuart and William have survived another year to wish you a Happy New Year! Whether you are nursing a hangover or just trying to remember where you put your resolutions, may your year be filled with more laughter and fewer questionable decisions. Cheers for sticking with us in 2024, and here's to a 2025 that's hopefully just as ent...

Stuart and William, your co-hosts, are  that friendly voice in your ear.  They guarantee they will be here every week, with a new release every Sunday, at 10am, plus extra material outside of this schedule too. There are no scripts, just genuine conversation between middle aged men. In today’s episode, the last for 2024, Stuart and William mull over two questions sent in by listeners, with the fir...

Another Christmas is upon us, so here’s another Christmas Day message from your favourite podcast co-hosts. Wherever you are in the world Stuart and William hope you find a little peace. What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠ thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com Sign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countrysi...

It's the 22nd of December! Ready for Christmas, if you celebrate it? If you don't, hopefully you’ll have a good day on the 25th, whatever you do. Your co-hosts don't see the questions before they press record. They approach it cold. There are enough experts out there. Stuart and William are just two guys willing to explore the unknown. The first listener question today is set by Payton, in Philade...

This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Welcome to The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, where your co-hosts Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William Mankelow, over the last few years have been discussing questions sent in by listeners. No scripts, no prep, just genuine opinions. In today’s episode we...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, your hosts Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William Mankelow guarantee the following: no plan, no prep, no research, no scripts, just off the cuff explorations. There are enough experts out there, Stuart and William don’t try to add to their ranks. Once again they discuss two questions sent by listeners...

Welcome to our podcast, where we tackle life's inconvenient truths and remind you that, like it or not, we're all part of nature's mess. Think of it as a therapy session with no preparation, no forewarning, and no escape. Stuart and William don't see the questions before we hit record, so they approach them as clueless as you are when you press play. Get comfortable—or uncomfortable—and join us in...

Ready to swap your Netflix binge for a breath of fresh air? Then grab a cup of tea and settle in as Stuart and William chat about their workshops, guided walks, and all sorts of nature-based shenanigans. Whether it’s just you and your mate, a group of pals, or you’re planning a stag or hen do that’s a bit more country stroll than city crawl, they’ve got you covered. Even the corporate lot trying t...

Welcome back, dear listener, to yet another episode where we break away from what we usually do. Of course, if you can tell us what our style actually is, we’d be forever grateful—and frankly, a little astonished. In this delightfully short episode, we plead with you, our dearest listener, to spread the word about this podcast to five of your closest companions. The ones who'd still hug you even i...

Welcome to the crazy train that’s the People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. There are no scripts here, Stuart and William are not experts either, they’re just two people willing to discuss the big issues, in an open and honest way. In today’s episode they explore two listener questions. One is from Xiomara, Managua Department, Nicaragua and the second from Maidali, Nacional, Dominican...

What we can promise you with this podcast is a complete lack of planning, zero preparation, and absolutely no research. Scripts? Never heard of them. Everything is straight from the hip. Stuart is a full-time ninja of environmental social justice. He doesn’t parade around with signs, but he stealthily champions the cause from the shadows. He alongside William your other co-host are just two dudes...

Once again breaking from the more usual style of output for this podcast, today Stuart and William, your co-hosts, discuss how their collaborative talks away from this podcast have evolved. More details here  https://speakernet.co.uk/speaker/149/stuart-mabbutt   What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠ thepeople...

In this thought-provoking episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, your co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle two pressing questions from listeners, about food labelling and the cost of helping combat the climate and ecological emergencies. Whether you're curious about the future of food labelling, or seeking budget-friendly ways to combat clima...

Stuart and William are today marking the International Day for Rural Women 2024, with this bonus episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Rural women account for about 22% of the global population. They play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their communities. Rural women can face challenges like higher rates of poverty (as both extreme and multidimensional...

Once again breaking from the more usual style of output for this podcast, today Stuart and William, your co-hosts, discuss the benefits to you the listeners for supporting us on our Patreon page, that can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you’d like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠thepeop...

Breaking from the more usual style of output for this podcast, if there is one, as its always evolving. We draw your attention to a fundraiser and a petition that’s currently running. Fundraiser For An Extreme 8 All-terrain Wheelchair: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/wildmanonwheels Sign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countryside Accessibility For All Disabilities And Abilities: ht...

In this thought-provoking episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, co-hosts Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William, dive into two compelling listener questions, that challenge societal norms and perceptions. Today’s questions both come from the UK, with Senna in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and Ashton in Whitfield in Kent contributing. First, they tackle Senna's inquiry, abo...

Welcome to the People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, where you’ll hear questions sent in from listeners from all around the globe. The main themes that run through each of them are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Join Stuart and Willam, your co-hosts, who are like two men sitting in a pub, given an envelope with the question in, wh...

In this podcast, we strive to uncover and discuss pressing issues, and today’s episode is no exception. As we conclude this series, we once again deviate from our usual format to address the final question posed during the 2023 Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted, held at The Bothy Vineyard, which was a live incarnation of this podcast in front of a real life audience.  That day Lyn asked -...