The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

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...

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...

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...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, where co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow take you on a journey through the depths of philosophical inquiry, with a sprinkle of chaos and a dash of order.

In today's episode, two listener questions are tackled by your co-hosts, challenging our perceptions and pushing the boundaries of our understanding...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, co-hosted by none other than Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and William Mankelow.

In today's instalment, they delve into the minds of listeners from far-flung corners of the globe – Muna from Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, and Robert from Fishponds, Bristol, England...

Carolien, from South Holland, The Netherlands, sets the first question to be discussed today - “When you both think back, what do you remember most about your working collaboration? Would that be the same as other people have?”

William highlights the enjoyable collaboration with Stuart, which has faced challenges but evolved into a rewarding experience. Their strong criteria for working together has fostered reliability...

Hopefully this podcast will stretch your thinking.

Teddy, a listener from Norwich, England, sent your co-hosts Stuart and William a question to discuss - “For man to leave earth and colonise space, it's felt we need to lengthen our own lifespans somewhat, or become immortal, due to the time needed to cover the vast distances...

Welcome to The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, where the aim is to be a friend in your ear during these challenging times.

In today's therapy session for your co-hosts Stuart and William, you’ll take a dive into listener questions from Wally in Manchester, England, and Jayne in York, England...

Join Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow, the down-to-earth co-hosts of The People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, as they dive into uncharted waters with no preparation, no scripts, just honest, genuine and relatable discussions.

In this episode, they tackle thought-provoking questions from Paco in Wimbledon, England, and Fanaka from Kenya...

Alan, a listener from Northway, Oxford, England sent in this question for discussion - “Is it excessive for the build up to Christmas to start in September, October and November? Is it a December thing?”

Ah, the Christmas festive frenzy! William’s got a point: September to December can be like a shopping marathon – you start shopping early, stash gifts, often consuming them yourself, and then sprint at the end to buy more. 

But Stuart’s onto something too...