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The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

The People"s Countryside

This podcast"s for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren"t experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts. Join them on meandering conversations about nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Sometimes joined by guests, or discussing listener questions between themselves. Always full of fun

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00:10:07

Diversity in Environmentalism

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/08/25

In this episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle a thought-provoking question from the 2023 live incarnation of this podcast, Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted, which was set at the Bothy Vineyard in Oxfordshire, England. Sylvia, an audience member, raised the following question: “This is a question about diversity - human diversity - I notice all the speakers today are men and all the

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00:14:06

Swimming Against The Current: A Fish’s Tale Of Woe

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/08/18

In a break from our normal output, we’re tackling an unanswered question set by an audience member at a live incarnation of this podcast back in May 2023, Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted. Back then the in-person audience at The Bothy Vineyard event set us a range of questions to discuss.This one was left anonymously and read - “Animal welfare in meat production is a good concern but Jacque Cousteau said “who cares about the death throes of a fish?” William broaches the broader

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00:23:59

The Good Old Days And Unchecked Policies

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/08/11

In the context of the podcast medium, it is noteworthy that the co-hosts, Stuart and William, do not preview listener-submitted inquiries prior to the commencement of recording. This practice ensures that their responses remain unpremeditated and genuine, thereby preserving the spontaneity and authenticity of their commentary.So the first listener question is from Teresita, Montevideo, Uruguay - “The Internet isn’t good here sometimes but listen to your new releases on the day you go live when I

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00:02:44

Bonus: International Day of the World's Indigenous...

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/08/09

Stuart and William are today marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2024, with this bonus episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. They ask you to think about what an indigenous person is to you, and whether or not you see yourself as indigenous. Also, they encourage you to always see the person in front of you for who they are, and to keep away from lazy stereotyping, which can easily form barriers. It's hard to demonise someone whom you’ve

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00:19:01

Stereotypes and Superiority

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/08/04

Join your co-hosts of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow, as they delve into two thought-provoking discussions on stereotypes and superiority, which as always were sparked by questions that listeners have sent in.The first question they delve into is from Yahya, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco - “How do society’s stereotypes influence you personally?” During their discussions they explore the pervasive influence of stereotypes

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00:13:15

Punching Above Our Weight, Whilst Losing The Plot

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/07/28

Gaby, from Departamento De Santa Cruz, in Bolivia is the lucky listener to set the first of today's questions for your co-host Stuart and William to discuss - “Does the industrial revolution show humanity is punching above its own weight within its own evolution, and causing its own demise?” William’s there, right on this one, and he’s banging on about how the Industrial Revolution’s still going strong. “We’re basically the same as we were 20,000 years ago,” he says, but now we’ve got light

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00:21:16

Modern Servitude And Future Asset Wars

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/07/21

Yenifer, from Provincia De Panamá, Panama is the lucky listener setting out the first question for discussion today - “Are we brainwashed into thinking working hard gets us wherever we want? Is that just a form of enslavement? If we were taught to have a mindset of working smarter, would that impact those trying to keep us in our seats? We’re told to get educated, get better jobs, work harder, yet the hours get longer for little reward”.William posits that the essence of productivity lies in

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00:21:58

Rethinking Population Policy

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/07/14

Today, we’re again taking a break from our usual format, to give more time and to encourage you, our valued listeners, to send in more questions, for us to explore in future episodes.In this episode, we discuss a question set by an attendee of last year’s iteration of Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted, the live incarnation of this podcast. This was a ticketed event, unrecorded, and held in front of a live audience. During the interval of this event we asked attendees to set questions for

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00:09:21

Unpacking the Sustainability of Common Human Activities

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/07/07

Today, we're taking a break from our usual format, to give more time and to encourage you, our valued listeners, to send in more questions for us to explore in future episodes.In this special episode, we revisit a thought-provoking question posed by Peter T. during our Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted event in May 2023. This was the ticketed second live iteration of this podcast, in front of an audience. Peter T. asked, "If any human activity is practiced by the majority of

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00:28:50

Nature, Humanity, Potential

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/06/30

Join your co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow as they tackle two thought-provoking questions sent in by listeners in this engaging episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Recorded in Stuart's garden, the duo dive into two intriguing queries that challenge perceptions of nature, society, and personal growth. The first question they tackle is an epic one from Debs in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, which is as follows: “Humans, at the

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00:22:09

Days, Ego And Consciousness

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/06/23

Why do we do this podcast? We do it to stop the big issues slipping into the shadows. We talk about listener questions as that's what's important to them, and always try to bring it back to the natural world in some way. We have the conversations that need having. It’s not the usual ambience in this episode, as we are back out in Stuart’s courtyard garden again. So expect some interesting background sounds. Shreenika, Western Province, Sri Lanka is the listener tasked with asking the first

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00:22:51

All Opinions Are Valid - HS2 Unplugged: Red-Rated...

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/06/16

No waffle in this episode, we get straight into the listener questions, the first of which today is from Tess, in Stranrear, Scotland - “How damaging do you feel dismissing someone's opinion that you don’t like can be?” Stuart emphasises that dismissing someone’s opinion is detrimental, limiting both yourself and the person you’re conversing with. Active listening fosters better understanding. He encourages us to listen to everyone and be open to challenging their and our own viewpoints. William

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00:23:52

[TW] Death Ethics & Intergenerational Thinking

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/06/09

Trigger Warning: This episode covers the sensitive topics of euthanasia and death. Listener discretion is strongly advised.On this thought-provoking episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, your co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle two profound questions from listeners in Scotland. First up, Tess from Stranraer asks the following: “Is the time now right in the UK for assisted dying, assisted suicide or assisted Euthanasia, whatever you

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00:26:01

Protests and Trigger Warnings

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/06/02

In their signature unvarnished style, your co-hosts, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William Mankelow aren't afraid to push boundaries, and explore taboo subjects often left undiscussed. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged, as these two plumb the depths of protests and trigger warnings, from refreshingly candid angles. First up, Stuart and William dive into the nature of protests, which was prompted by the following question from listener Imelda in Pichincha, Ecuador - “Does effective

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00:19:23

Owning vs. Stewardship - Let’s Get Reading

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/05/26

Charlie, from Montrose, Scotland has sent in this listener question - “Who owns land is at the heart of the housing crisis in the UK. It's not because bricks and mortar have suddenly become incredibly expensive. It's because the value of land has gone through the roof. Is it possible to own land though when we as humans came from it, are part of it, and ultimately, will go back to it?”Stuart feels that land ownership is all an illusion and the concept of land ownership has been going on

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00:19:54

Hidden Fortunes Of An Accessible Countryside

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/05/19

Mariama, a listener from Sierra Leone has sent this question in for discussion on today's episode - “For a few years I lived in Cumbria in the UK, and miss your country walks there. Countryside here in Sierra Leone is a very different thing though. Tell me, what frustrates you guys the most about the countryside in the UK?”The biggest thing that frustrates Stuart are gates that block access to green spaces for certain disabilities, and that some gates are accessible to some wheelchairs and not

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00:03:39

Will We Get to 1,000 Episodes?

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/05/12

In this short episode, co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow reflect on reaching the impressive 500 episode mark for this podcast. The big question on everyone's mind - will they make it to the ultra-rare 1,000 episode club? Stuart is bullish on the prospect, believing if they keep up their well-oiled podcast production process, the 1,000 episode milestone will come along naturally. William, ever the pragmatist, prefers to focus just on creating the next great

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00:03:45

Navigating Partnerships, Podcasts, and Personal Missions

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/05/05

As 2024 unfolds before us, your co-hosts William and Stuart embark on a discussion about the year ahead. They talk about the future of the podcast, and how they currently have listener questions lined up and in the kitty, and what would happen if that supply would one day run out. Stuart delves into how the fundraiser for the Extreme 8 is his biggest personal focus. Throughout this bonus episode they together navigate the dynamics of their partnership, balancing immediate priorities with long-term

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00:04:01

Bonus Episode: International Dawn Chorus Day

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/05/05

Ah, the sweet serenade of the dawn chorus!When was the last time you really listened to the birds singing, particularly in the morning? Well today Stuart and William are highlighting that it’s International Dawn Chorus Day. The release time of this bonus episode is 5am, which is the perfect time to get out and listen to nature's greatest symphony. And there you have it! Stuart and William, embracing the early morning madness of the feathered talent show. Remember, folks, it’s not just about

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00:18:59

Consciousness, Comedy, and Creative Sparks

The People"s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast ·

2024/04/28

Hopefully this episode will stretch your thinking today and explore opinions you might not have thought about before. Isla, a listener from Arbroath, Scotland has sent in this question for your co-hosts to dig in to: “Are there limits to human creativity? Is your answer informed by your own understanding of yourselves or deeply influenced by society?” William brings up the idea of lateral thinking. Where you think of answers that aren’t immediately obvious. As he’s a photographer, he sees there

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