The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

Hosts Stuart and William, mark Left Handers Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. August 13th is a chance to tell your family and friends how proud you are of being left-handed, and also raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face as we live in a world designed for right-handers. Wish everyone a very happy Left Handers Day by using the hashtag #lefthandersday Here's a link to find out more about this day: lefthandersday.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

Stuart and William once again had a stall at the East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market, and while there recorded a short bonus episode, where they talk about a new collaboration William is embarking on with Tommy, from the Tommy's Outdoors podcast, and they also talked about the workshop they will be leading in September, at Sandford Brake, in Oxford. You can book tickets to this event with the following link: https://bit.ly/3poQ5X7 Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“What’s the best form of recycling?” This question from listener Helle in Lincoln, Lincolnshire in England, sparked an in-depth exchange between Stuart and William, around the whole idea of what recycling is? They mention the 5 Rs, which are refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and then recycle and look at how man and nature can live side by side. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. It's podcast with a mission to get people with polarised views talking to each other, and to find common ground to build from. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“How do we inspire all sections of the white community, to own their whole history, and pursue equality?” This is a big subject, do you concur? Stuart and William delve into the above question sent in by listener Samia, from Tlemcen in Algeria, Africa. They discuss how we have no control over what's happened in the past, only control over what happens in the present, how we're not taught our full history, and how we may still need some examples of inequality now and then to show and remind us that we don't want to live like that, which in turn can inspire increased equality. They discuss big questions like what exactly is the white community? Is the pursuit of complete equality actually even possible? During this episode William mentions a video by the YouTube channel Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future, here is a link to that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEENEFaVUzU This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. It's often an unscripted and off the cuff discussion rather than a debate, and this episode is no exception. What do you make of this question below that was sent in by listener Ramona from Paraguay. “When did you learn the world is unjust and unfair?” Inspired by this question, Stuart and William embark on a discussion around the whole idea of what's unjust and unfair, how unjustness and unfairness can often either be hidden, or sometimes you're made blatantly aware of it. How can we react better to unjustness and unfairness? Have a listen to this episode and see if you agree with the conclusions that Stuart and William come up with. Or maybe you'll have your own views after listening in. What did 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“Jean-Jacques Rousseau had the theory man is naturally good though corrupted by society. Others agree with Aristotle’s and John Locke’s theory, we are born an empty slate, free to define our own character, with outside forces shaping us. However, the Bible seems to say, the natural human condition is sinful and estranged from God. We are not born innately good or morally neutral. We are born sinners, and every person’s destiny is death and wrath because of it. Please share your views”. Stuart and William once again tap into at least two of the main themes of this podcast, those being philosophy, and the human condition, as they discuss the above question from Paco in Wimbledon, London, England. During this episode they talk about whether man is good, bad, or just indifferent, and how genetics can be a powerful factor in what we become. They talk about reincarnation, spirituality, and raise the profound idea that we could all be the same being, and maybe we should realise that we all exist symbiotically. What do you make of this discussion? Out of the six main themes of this podcast, which are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice.. Which were covered the most? Also do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

Hosts Stuart and William, mark World Nature Conservation Day, in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. World Nature Conservation Day acknowledges that a healthy environment is the foundation for stable and healthy societies. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources, so that they can be preserved for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. You can find out more at the following website: https://bit.ly/3PCvZDV --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“Stuart, you mention in passing, during a number of the more interesting episodes, that you don’t go out much these days. Why is that, and how do you square that with having a job connecting people with nature?” Stuart and William, two relatable men, explore regularly the big issues, and they often do not know where these conversations will lead, like today's episode which was sparked by the above question sent by listener Adriana, from Utrecht in the Netherlands. The question that Adriana has set is very much a personal question, aimed towards Stuart, about how he squares not getting out much, with helping people connect with nature. Stuart talks about how in recent years he has become a lot more reclusive, and how this was happening even before the lockdowns. He talks about his physical and mental health as well, and how they effect him. William offers his own insights too. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“What bridges are you happy you burned?” Are you worried about the big issues we all face? Then this is the podcast for you! Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Which theme do you think this episode fits? Maybe its more than one of them? It normally is. Stuart and William embark on a short discussion around the above question, sent in by listener Ramona, in Paraguay. They discuss the difference between burning bridges, and the act of moving on, and particularly moving on quickly. The act of moving on from a person or situation can be healthy, with the act of leaving silence in your place being very powerful in certain situations. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“Have you ever experienced social pressure?” Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. This time Stuart and William again embark on a deep philosophical discussion around what social pressure is, how even when we see ourselves as outside of society, we're still conforming. Even when we're rebelling, we're still in a way conforming to the pressure's society places on us about what it is to be a rebel charactor. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“How important are friends and family?” You might notice that this is a slightly different style episode, this is because we recently had Evan Burke, an Oxford University student micro-intern working alongside us for a week, who edited this particular episode, hence the differing editing style to the norm. What do you think? In a very to the point episode, Stuart and William speak honestly, frankly and plainly about their own experience of friends and family, and particularly that family can often be an excuse for taking people for granted. They take the question on to a new level, reframing these connections as being a support network, and moving away from the labels of Friends and Family. You support them, and they support you. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“If you could live your lives again, would you?” In a nice short episode, Stuart and William discuss the above question which was set my Samia in Tlemcen, Algeria, plus a range of other things. They both have very definite views about the subject of whether or not they would want to live their lives again. Would you do anything differently if you could live your life again? 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“Could you explore sustainability and greening of sport?” During this interesting and in-depth discussion, amongst the subjects covered are, how we need to repurpose and reuse sports clothing, and how we need to be aware not only of the direct, but also the indirect pollution that's created by sport. It was felt this is an important discussion as so many of us enjoy sports, but many of us also want to make it more sustainable. Some interesting solutions are offered, as well as actions to help you make better decisions in the future. In this episode, Stuart and William once again delve into another question sent in by a listener, this time it's Karlijn from Teignmouth, Devon, England. During the episode Stuart mentions LimeLight sports and ReRun Clothing, here are links to both to find out more: https://www.limelightsports.com/ and  https://rerunclothing.org/ They also mention the recent episode Fast Fashion Issues, which themes link nicely to today's topic, here is a link to that episode: Fast Fashion Issues 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?” Generally this podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. In today's episode Stuart and William discuss and delve into the above question, sent in by a long-time listener and contributor, Roman from Slovakia. They really dig into what emotions are, the power of having more open conversations about emotions, and how that can help your mental wellbeing. Stuart and William raise how there is not only more understanding of emotions at this time, but also that people are going beyond just talking about them now as well. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message  Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message

“What are the problems and potential within the fashion industry? Slow fashion, as opposed to fast fashion, is that a real option?". The main discussion in today's episode centres around the fast fashion industry, and what damage does fast fashion do to the environment, together with the amount of waste that's created by fast fashion. Including a quite startling stat around the amount of fashion that is produced but isn't actually sold. Are we forgetting what's important to people, and the planet? Should we instead be more open to buying less, or purchasing more second-hand clothes, and following the 5 R's of refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and then recycle? In today's episode Stuart and William discuss in their relaxed style the above question, set by listener Elaine in Telford, Shropshire, England. 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, or record us a message in your own voice by going to https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view , support our work through Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside or 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message