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SideCountry PodcastWho Owns a Migrating Bird? with Mark NowersWhat happens to Britain’s birds when they leave Britain?Richard Prideaux and Callum McInerney-Riley are joined by Mark Nowers, RSPB Turtle Dove Conservation Adviser in Essex and one of the people behind Operation Turtle Dove.Recorded in the middle of autumn migration, they start by looking upwards. Redwings are arriving from Scandinavia and Iceland, geese are coming in from Siberia, other birds are simply passing through, and some will travel thousands of miles further south.Mark explains the flyways connecting Britain to the Arctic, Europe and Africa, how bird ringing and satellite trackers transformed what we...
2026-10-2241 min
Fish and GameWhat MeatEater Gets RightWhy doesn't Britain have its own MeatEater?This week Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner are joined by SideCountry producer and conservationist Amy Green to compare British field sports media with one of America's biggest hunting brands.They look at why MeatEater reaches beyond people who already hunt, how adventure, ecology, food and storytelling make field sports feel more accessible, and whether British shooting still presents itself through too much tweed, tradition and exclusivity. The conversation also gets into wild food, rough shooting, conservation, the difference between explaining and defending field sports, and wh...
2026-10-2143 min
CountrySlide97: M&Ms, Yellowhammers and HedgesThis week, Callum follows Richard Negus on another side quest, this time to Barkway Literary Festival, where Richard has somehow been entrusted with explaining hedges to a live audience.Before they get anywhere near the subject there are M&M riders, Gemma Collins, a broken heating system, an increasingly judgmental dog and a collection of male wasps apparently spending their final days getting drunk on ivy.Eventually Callum McInerney-Riley asks the fairly fundamental question: what actually is a hedge layer?Richard explains why hedgelaying is almost as old as farming itself, how cutting and...
2026-10-1641 minSideCountry PodcastWhen Was Britain Last Wild? with Eloise KaneWhat does “wild” actually mean in a country where almost every landscape bears the mark of people?George Browne and Richard Prideaux are joined by archaeologist and author Eloise Kane, whose book Wilderlands: The Human History of Wild Britain traces 12,000 years of our changing relationship with the natural world.Starting with the extraordinary antler headdresses found at Star Carr, the conversation moves through ancient field boundaries, hunting, domestication, introduced species and deliberately designed landscapes to ask how much of what we think of as natural has actually been shaped by human hands.There are brow...
2026-10-1541 minCountrySlide96: Sunday Roasts, Seasonal Food and Hash BrownsHarvest Festival is here, which gets Richard Negus and Callum McInerney-Riley wondering whether any of us actually know what is in season anymore.After an opening involving harvest hymns, Sunday school, Sandhurst church services and the possibility of a religious denomination based around lager, they eventually get onto food.Why can you buy asparagus and strawberries all year round? Have supermarkets disconnected us from the seasons? And why aren't we better at celebrating the particular foods grown in particular places, rather than simply importing the same things whenever we fancy them?There is a...
2026-10-0932 minSideCountry PodcastMountain Influencers with Scotty On The SummitWhat happens when going outdoors becomes content?Social media has encouraged huge numbers of people to walk, camp and spend time in the mountains. But it has also created an industry of outdoor influencers, brand deals and increasingly dramatic content, where looking adventurous can sometimes matter more than knowing what you're doing.Richard Prideaux is joined by Scotty, better known as Scotty on the Summit, a former Royal Navy aeronautical engineer with years spent working alongside commando units and a lifelong background in the outdoors.Scotty began posting online to share what he had...
2026-10-0845 minFish and GameSo You Want to Get Into Country Sports?How do you get into country sports when you didn't grow up around them?Listener James has recently moved from a major city to rural Wales with his young family. He wants to get involved in country life but has no shooting or fishing background and nobody locally to show him the ropes. So where do you start? Apply for a shotgun certificate? Buy a fishing rod? Book a shoot day? Join an organisation? Or simply find somebody who knows what they're doing?Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner reckon the answer is much simpler...
2026-10-0736 minCountrySlide95: Cheeseburgers and Old ToolsThis week, CountrySlide comes from somewhere between the burger van and the chainsaw demonstrations at APF 2026.Richard Prideaux is joined by forestry contractor and SideCountry writer Nick Adams for a wander around the 50th anniversary show at Ragley Estate, where the machinery is enormous, the fish and chips cost £16.50 and somebody appears to be selling a 16-foot shovel.They compare APF with the Game Fair, consider the financial commitment involved in some seriously expensive forestry machinery and attempt to record a podcast while seemingly every chainsaw manufacturer in Britain starts a demo nearby.Along t...
2026-10-0223 minSideCountry PodcastThe Future of British Forestry - Recorded at APF 2026What is a forest actually for?Richard Prideaux is joined by Nick Adams, forestry contractor, SideCountry writer and a man whose family has been following each other into the woods for generations. This episode was recorded at the 50th anniversary APF show at Ragley Estate on 24th September 2026.Surrounded by chainsaws, woodchippers and some extremely expensive machinery, they start with the less visible side of forestry: the people who actually plant, manage and harvest Britain's woods, and the strange disconnect between our enthusiasm for trees and our understanding of timber as something we use every day.
2026-10-0137 minFish and GameThe Gentlemen: Shooting, Etiquette and CGI DucksWhat does The Gentlemen actually get right about a driven shoot?Season two of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series opens with a grand shooting party at the Horniman family estate. There are aristocrats, international guests, matching guns, loaders, helicopters, business deals and some fairly questionable CGI birds.Spoiler warning: this episode discusses the opening episode of season two of The Gentlemen.But if this was your first glimpse of driven game shooting, how much of it resembles the real thing?Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner go through the shoot...
2026-09-3033 minCountrySlide94: Moths, Myths and Big CatsContent note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health.This week, Callum considers building a moth trap, Richard Negus explains the existence of "hyper moth season", and Richard Prideaux admits to a surprisingly strong dislike of small dusty insects.From there, things drift into some of Britain's stranger countryside folklore. There is the Owlman of Cornwall, Cornish knockers, Hangman's Hill, Black Shuck, the Essex Serpent and the question of why some parts of the country seem to accumulate far more weird stories than others.Eventually they arrive at the modern...
2026-09-2544 minSideCountry PodcastGold Fever in Wales?Should you be allowed to head into a Welsh river and pan for gold?After a repeat offender was convicted of illegally gold panning at Coed y Brenin, George Browne, Richard Prideaux and Amy Green look at what seems like a fairly harmless countryside hobby and the much bigger questions sitting underneath it.They discuss Welsh gold, who owns it, why disturbing river gravel can matter for spawning fish, and whether prosecuting one gold panner is really an effective use of environmental enforcement.From there, the conversation broadens into access versus impact. What happens...
2026-09-2435 minFish and GameDeer, Deer EverywhereWhat exactly counts as a British deer?Is it a red stag on a whisky bottle, a muntjac standing beside the A11, or a Chinese water deer that appears to have grown a pair of fangs?Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner take a look at the six species of deer living wild in Britain, with Sam bringing some first-hand experience from farming red deer.They work through red, roe, fallow, sika, muntjac and Chinese water deer, including where they came from, where you are likely to find them and the surprisingly complicated business of what to call males...
2026-09-2342 minCountrySlide93: Posties, Pubs and Public TransportAre things actually getting worse in the countryside, or are we just noticing what has quietly disappeared?This week, Richard Prideaux, Richard Negus and Callum McInerney-Riley talk about access to the countryside, disappearing rural services and the difference between visiting rural Britain and actually living in it.Callum looks back at his earliest memories of fishing and how his relationship with the countryside has changed, while the two Richards compare that with growing up surrounded by rural life. From there, the conversation moves onto village shops, post offices, buses, unreliable postal services and the lack of...
2026-09-1836 minSideCountry PodcastWhy Mountain Rescue Callouts Are RisingWhy are mountain rescue teams seeing more callouts when the mountains themselves have not changed?After Llanberis Mountain Rescue reported 59 incidents in August alone, Richard Prideaux, George Browne and Amy Green look at what is driving the increase.They discuss changing attitudes to risk, the influence of social media, poor preparation, navigation, hypothermia and the small decisions that can turn a straightforward day in the hills into an emergency.Richard also draws on his background in mountain leadership, outdoor safety and mountain rescue to explain why experience, judgement and self-reliance still matter, and why...
2026-09-1756 minFish and GamePartridge, Pear Trees and Small BoresWhat makes the grey partridge so special, and why is its French cousin now a far more familiar sight on British shoots?JOIN THE PATREON HERE: https://sidecountry.co.uk/supportWith the partridge season underway, Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner take a look at one of Britain's classic game birds.Jake has already been lucky enough to shoot both red-legged and wild grey partridge this season, which leads into the differences between the two birds, why grey numbers declined so dramatically and the habitat and predator management required to restore wild...
2026-09-1647 minCountrySlide92: A Pint of Maggots and a Good EducationThis week the gang try to hold it together, and after Callum’s cardigan, Richard Negus’ suspicious lighting and an unexpected Tim Curry impression, they eventually get onto the question of how children actually learn about the countryside and whether enthusiasm has gone out of fashion.Callum’s son taking a copy of The Field Junior into school sparks a wider conversation about field sports, conservation and what happens when teachers and parents are themselves increasingly disconnected from rural life. The three Richards - well, two Richards and Callum - talk about Natural History education, grandparents, letting children get mu...
2026-09-1134 minFish and GameFrom Zero to Salmon - sort of.What exactly is fly-fishing?Is it the refined art of matching the hatch and delicately presenting an artificial fly to a feeding fish - or is it simply “fluff chucking”: standing beside a body of water, waving a rod around and hoping the fish do not laugh at you?Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner attempt to get to the bottom of it after Jake has won himself three days of salmon and sea-trout fishing in Scotland.There is only one slight problem: he hasnever really fly-fished before. So Sam and Avian are attempting to give...
2026-09-0947 minCountrySlide91: Shark Fishing, Smoking Tea and Summer Catch-UpsAfter a few weeks off, Callum, Negus and Prideaux catch up on their summer activities. Negus has spent the hottest months of the year indoors writing his next book, while Callum has been catching absolutely nothing from a kayak, eating slightly furry muntjac and eventually earning the title of shark hunter after landing several sizeable tope in the North Sea.We also discuss alternative locations for nicotine pouches, becoming the fish and the wisdom of responding to a wildfire warning at sea by heading ashore and lighting a barbecue.CountrySlide is a podcast that...
2026-09-0433 minFish and GameWhat The Hell is SideCountry?What connects baking sourdough, climbing mountains, keeping chickens, deer stalking, forestry, fishing, farming and knowing how to sharpen a chainsaw?In this episode - broqadcast across every show on the SideCountry Network - Richard Prideaux and George Browne attempt to explain what SideCountry actually is, why it was built, and where the network is heading.They start with George’s idea of the “sourdough pipeline”: the idea that apparently unrelated countryside interests are often connected by the same desire to learn, make, understand and do things for yourself. From there, they look at how SideCo...
2026-08-281h 01CountrySlideWhat The Hell is SideCountry?What connects baking sourdough, climbing mountains, keeping chickens, deer stalking, forestry, fishing, farming and knowing how to sharpen a chainsaw?In this episode - broqadcast across every show on the SideCountry Network - Richard Prideaux and George Browne attempt to explain what SideCountry actually is, why it was built, and where the network is heading.They start with George’s idea of the “sourdough pipeline”: the idea that apparently unrelated countryside interests are often connected by the same desire to learn, make, understand and do things for yourself. From there, they look at how SideCo...
2026-08-281h 01SideCountry PodcastWhat The Hell is SideCountry?What connects baking sourdough, climbing mountains, keeping chickens, deer stalking, forestry, fishing, farming and knowing how to sharpen a chainsaw?In this episode - broqadcast across every show on the SideCountry Network - Richard Prideaux and George Browne attempt to explain what SideCountry actually is, why it was built, and where the network is heading.They start with George’s idea of the “sourdough pipeline”: the idea that apparently unrelated countryside interests are often connected by the same desire to learn, make, understand and do things for yourself. From there, they look at how SideCo...
2026-08-281h 01Fish and GameThe Uniform of the FieldWhat are you actually supposed to wear for a day in the field?Jake Woolf, Avian Sandercock and Sam Turner work their way through the strange mixture of tradition, practicality and unwritten rules that governs sporting clothing. They start with driven shooting: tweed caps, ties, cravats, breeks, plus fours, shooting coats, estate tweeds and the question of whether matching tweed is smart or simply too much. From there they move onto fly fishing, where technical clothing, waders, polarised glasses and enormous pockets full of flies take over, before looking at stalking, camouflage and wildfowling.
2026-08-2634 minFish and GameBitey Fish, Sucky Fish and Charter BoatsWhat actually happens when you book a fishing charter — and how much do you need to know before stepping aboard? This week, Jake, Avian and Sam head to sea. Or, more accurately, Jake heads to Suffolk Yacht Harbour to meet charter skipper Garry Wicks, while Avian and Sam contribute varying degrees of useful knowledge from dry land. Garry has spent a lifetime around boats and fishing the waters off the Suffolk coast. From his boat Dawn Raider, he explains what a charter skipper actually does, why local knowledge can matter more than a fish finder, what complete be...
2026-08-1838 minCountrySlide90: Ground Cry with Jamie BlackettRichard Negus caught up with Jamie Blackett to talk about the new campaigning organisation he has set up to help Britain's ground nesting birds. They talk about some of the problems faced by ground nesting species, the changes which Jamie has seen on his own farm, and what Ground Cry intends to do to identify the gaps in current research, speak honestly about challenges, and support practical, evidence-led solutions.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us on social media, or by emailing - contact...
2026-08-1429 minSideCountry PodcastDo Britain's Uplands Need Managing?Do Britain’s uplands need more management, less management, or simply a different kind?Recorded at The Game Fair 2026, Richard Negus and George Browne are joined by Dr Nick Hesford and Dr Felix Meister of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust to examine the red grouse and the much larger argument surrounding its habitat. The conversation ranges across heather moorland, muirburn, wildfire, legal predator control, grouse disease and GWCT’s long-running research into falling breeding productivity. Nick and Felix set out the Trust’s interpretation of the evidence and explain why they see red grouse management as a driv...
2026-08-1131 minSideCountry PodcastWhat Makes a Wildfire Wild?What makes a wildfire wild? In the first SideCountry episode, Richard Prideaux, George Browne and Amy Green follow that deceptively simple question into the increasingly urgent problem of fire in the British countryside. The conversation begins with a peregrine hitting George’s window and Australia’s alleged fire-spreading raptors, before turning to the fires that have affected moorland, woodland, farmland and communities across Britain. They discuss human ignition, disposable barbecues and campfires; the appeal of ‘voluntary outlawdom’ outdoors; and the difficult balance between greater access, personal freedom and responsibility. There are no neat answers. Rewetting, prescribe...
2026-08-1157 minFish and GameBig Plans and Small DreamsThe season begins with British bluefin tuna, breeding woodcock in Cornwall and three very different shooting calendars. In the first full episode of Fish & Game, Avian Sandercock, Sam Turner and Jake Woolf set out their plans – and rather smaller personal ambitions – for the months ahead.Sam wants to tackle Atlantic bluefin tuna off the South West coast, prompting a look at the boats, tackle and controlled fishery behind one of Britain’s most remarkable sporting recoveries. Jake is preparing for the opening of the partridge season at Warter Priory and a walked-up gundog training day, while Avian hopes to inv...
2026-08-1135 minFish and GameIntroducing Fish and Game!Meet the Hosts of Fish and Game! - Fishing, Shooting and What to Expect from Fish and GameShort summarySideCountry founder Richard Prideaux introduces Avian Sandercock, Sam Turner and Jake Woolf. They compare their fishing and shooting backgrounds, explain what has brought them together and set out a podcast built around learning, community, conservation and getting more people into the countryside.Episode descriptionMeet Avian Sandercock, Sam Turner and Jake Woolf, the three hosts of Fish and Game, as SideCountry founder Richard Prideaux asks how they came to f...
2026-08-1135 minCountrySlide89: Our highlights of the Game FairAfter a heady weekend of parties, pubs and car park shenanigans, we go through our highlights and experiences at The Game Fair 2026. Richard Negus found himself with the freedom of the fair, Richard Prideaux spoke to nearly everybody in attendance, Callum McInerney-Riley almost saved the day and George Browne had more costume changes than a pantomime dame. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us on social media, or by emailing - contact@countryslide.co.ukL...
2026-07-3140 minCountrySlide88: Dank Memes, Kidney Beans and R.S. SurteesAfter deliberations about who could make a difference as Prime Minister in a one month stint, Callum, Negus and Prideaux reveal their specialist subjects. We're not talking the thing they do best at work, nor what they excelled in at school (if anything at all). No, we are talking about the random things that they have more knowledge than they should about!Also find out more about Bingo cards, T-shirts and where you can meet up with us at The Game Fair if you are going! CountrySlide is a podcast t...
2026-07-2446 minCountrySlide87: Wild Fire, Singed Brows and CharcoalWe couldn't not talk about the drought, resulting fires, Callum's recent pizza oven woes (spoiler alert: he wasn't even cooking a pizza) and Prideaux's forays into making charcoal! There are a few announcements in this week's episode so listen through to the end and enjoy! CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us on social media, or by emailing - contact@countryslide.co.ukLinks- T-shirts and Game Fair bingo cards will be...
2026-07-1751 minCountrySlideSacrifice at Christmas : The Tragedy of Solomon BrowneThis is a different episode for us, but it's one we felt compelled to share.On 19th December 1981 a dramatic rescue played out on the English coast, involving a stricken cargo ship being driven towards a rocky shore by a storm. It's an important story of courage, skill, sacrifice and decisions that ultimately led to tragedy which affected an entire community.Tonight is the anniversary of that incident, and in this episode we pull together the original radio transmissions to tell the story of the crews of the Union Star and the Solomon Browne.
2025-12-1951 minCountrySlide58: Champagne and Tractor runsAs we wind down to Christmas a more relaxed show is in order - this week we talk simply about plans for the big day and what gifts we would bestow on our PM, Keir Starmer.If you happen to be close to Arundel - this weekend there is a tractor run happening with all proceeds going to Papyrus and Chestnut Tree Hospice.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin...
2025-12-1945 minCountrySlide56: Rural economies, booze and visualising timeThe variances in rural economies, machines breaking the peace, questionable home brews and an unexpected turn into how we view time - can you point at January?Richard and Richard attempt to navigate unpredictable seas on the good ship CountrySlide whilst Callum is away taking photos of lovely people and even lovelier port!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact...
2025-12-0545 minCountrySlide55: The Budget, BBC and Leslie DolphinThe dream team discuss budget predictions, the farmer's protesting in London, announcements about minimum wage and the impacts on many rural businesses, martial arts, an insider's perspective of the BBC (thank you to Anna Jones and Andy Wilman) and it's balanced representation of stories. Negus even manages to squeeze in a mention of Suffolk's own Leslie Dolphin.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun...
2025-11-281h 00CountrySlide54: One Year of CountrySlideWe're 1!It's been a fantastic year of recording, editing and reading comments and reviews on the show. We've loved every minute of it and to celebrate we sat down as usual to record and episode, as usual.This week the guys talk about the news that game dealers in Belgium are no longer going to be taking game birds from the UK (aside from honouring existing contracts) This is possibly just the beginning of a prediction coming true that Europe will no longer be taking game from UK suppliers. This calls into question where the future of...
2025-11-211h 03CountrySlide53: Wild Trout Trust with Shaun LeonardShaun Leonard, director of the Wild Trout Trust talks with the guys about the challenges facing our native trout and what makes them so incredible and able to adapt to conditions worldwide. Our rivers aren't in a great shape, although as Shaun recalls they were once much worse, and it isn't in fact all pollution and run-off. The Wild Trout Trust are involved in improving habitats for wild brown trout (and therefore other fish) around the country through adding in woody debris, removing physical barriers and educating land managers and the general public.The conversation then turns towards...
2025-11-141h 05CountrySlide52: Mental Health with MarkThis week, Richard and Richard are joined by Mark, former Army Chaplain, Church of England minister and farmer, for a thoughtful conversation about faith, farming, and mental health in rural Britain. From Normandy beaches to North Oxfordshire fields, they explore the links between the military and the land, the quiet role of the rural church, and why resilience matters more than resistance. With humour, honesty, and a touch of birdsong for Armistice, CountrySlide welcomes its newest recruit: the Padre of the Countryside.As we head into winter life can get more isolating, depression can set in and the unpredictability of...
2025-11-071h 23CountrySlide51: ABBA, Brandecosse and the truth about WaterproofsFollowing on from the high level conversation last week, we offer you respite from the effects of nights drawing in and the clocks changing with imagery you never knew you wanted and stories which explain a lot about our hosts. There's also some useful intelligence included about how waterproof fabrics really work, comfortable and durable boots which actually last and some of our plans for the future ("useful" in the loosest sense of the word).The Patreon only aftershow is dominated by Callum's account of nearly dying on a marsh for a pittance and the latest instalment of...
2025-10-3159 minCountrySlide50: Frostbitten with Nigel VardyNigel Vardy is an outdoorsman in every sense of the word; he grew up in the Peak District fishing for his dinner and hunting for his tea and exploring the woodlands around his home. He is now an accomplished mountaineer, adventurer and motivational speaker who recounts how he lost his fingers, toes and nose to frostbite after the weather closed in on an attempt to summit Denali in Alaska.Richard P and Nigel talk through topics ranging from sizing footwear with no toes, the crossover between mountaineering and field sports, respect for our countryside and wildlife, and the...
2025-10-241h 29CountrySlide49: £35million LemursWe catch up with Richard, Callum and Richard after a couple of weeks apart and explore what £35 million could achieve if spent on improving things for British wildlife. Richard P talks about some of the current funding available and the Pittman-Robertson act, whilst Richard N champions gathering baseline data and Callum provides a parent's perspective.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun a...
2025-10-171h 02CountrySlide48: Defra Peat Map Failure and Richard's MotherWe welcomed 2 guests on this weeks episode, Cat Frampton and Richard's mother A.A Prideaux.Cat talks with Richard and Richard about the England Peat Map released in May 2025 and the problems and errors which have designated reservoirs, walls, hedges and rocky outcroppings as deep peat. We did record for a full hour with Cat, but due to technical issues it sadly only recorded Negus and Prideaux for the last 45 minutes and then blank space where once there was informative content from Cat. Don't worry - we'll invite her back on with a more stable connection!...
2025-10-1059 minCountrySlide47: Our Favourite TreesThe gang are back together and taking every detour available. They shatter our image of Richard Negus, take us down a tangent around the perceptions of traditional management activities vs modern land management and question whether Callum's job is in fact real - hair and makeup for the double decker bus please!Finally we talk about favourite trees, from historical Oaks to rare Black Poplar and the trees which hold meaning. If you have a favourite tree or species of tree we would love to hear from you!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks...
2025-10-031h 04CountrySlideThe Mullet: Is it too late to build a business from my hobby?The Mullet is our small rural business and marketing advice mini-series, brought to you by Richard P and Callum of CountrySlide.Gareth from Wales (which isn't on another planet as Callum likes to believe) has written in asking whether it is too late to build up a brand for his hobby business and transform it into a real money maker.Callum and Richard weigh up the pros and cons of turning something you love into a job and discuss what Gareth could do to develop his love of walking sticks and wood carving into...
2025-10-0115 minCountrySlide46: Autumn Days When the Grass is JewelledThis week Callum couldn't make it so we've brought in a stunt double in the form of Poor Producer Amy. Together the Richards and Amy talk about the signs of Autumn - everything from bats to hedges, fruits to frosts!The trio also discuss a recent article about the decline of birds and the state of wildlife recording overall.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions t...
2025-09-261h 04CountrySlide45: Positive Forestry with Nick and MattThis week we interview Matt (Aspect Forestry and Rural Management) and Nick (Kilmaha Forestry) about what actually happens in forestry and the moves in the last 20 years away from bare monocultures and towards more diverse and sensitive plantations.We cover every stage of forestry and the consideration taken for nature, from planting and selective weeding through to after care and harvesting of timber with minimal ground damage, and the benefits of using timber over other Carbon expensive materials like steel and concrete.Finally the guys talk about the industry as a whole and the impact that...
2025-09-191h 22CountrySlideNews1: Environment vs Food Production and Outdoors for AllAccess to nature and an increase of arable land going into environmental schemes are the hot topics this week.A recent study has shown that 42.3% of farmers across the UK reduced their cropped arable area to take part in agri-environment schemes for harvest 2025, with the majority being in the South East and East of England where less productive and marginal ground which is difficult to access with machinery are being put into schemes to improve profitability and help the environment.Meanwhile a Labour-led all-party parliamentary group has released a report which concludes that there is not...
2025-09-1631 minCountrySlide44: Hedgerow Fest, Political Reshuffles and CoasteeringA download of information about the fantastic Hedgerow Fest in Ireland, what the recent changes in government could mean for rural communities, and how Wild Justice can sometimes be an ally.Callum eventually turns up after a day of no signal and horse shenanigans to disrupt things!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk
2025-09-1254 minCountrySlideThe Mullet: When to go all in on your own businessThe Mullet is our small rural business and marketing advice mini-series, brought to you by Richard P and Callum of CountrySlide.Whilst feeding us with Pheasant burgers hot off the grill at the Game Fair, Hugo asked how to tell when it's time to grow some balls and quit the day job to focus entirely on the side hustle/passion project/own business.Whether your thing is smoking meat or laying hedges (or both) there are a few things to think about before throwing everything that you've got into it....
2025-09-0925 minCountrySlide43: Back to School...in France?After a month off from regular podcast recording, we've wrangled Richard N and Callum into giving us the lowdown on what they did over the summer holidays. Callum has been to France in search of fine food, family friendly lakes and adventures with his son. Meanwhile Richard has been learning more about the wider nature writing audience through his book tour.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions...
2025-09-051h 06CountrySlideThe Mullet : How to grow when the algorithm is against youThe Mullet is our small rural business and marketing advice mini-series, brought to you by Richard P and Callum of CountrySlide.This episode we answer a question from Danum Blades about how to get around the meta algorithm which appears to be slowing his growth on social media as a craftsman who makes and sells knives.You can give Alan a follow over on @DanumbladesIf you have a question, please DM us or send an email on contact@countryslide.co.ukDISCLAIMERViews are those of...
2025-09-0223 minCountrySlide42: Game and Wildlife Conservation with Nick Von WestenholzWe sat down with Nick Von Westenholz CEO of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and had a conversation about what it has been like for him so far, the challenges facing rural wildlife and landowners and managers in 2025, the function of conservation organisations and plans for GWCT in the future.This episode was recorded on the GWCT stand at The Game Fair with a backdrop of lively chatter and burgers being cooked.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of...
2025-08-2941 minCountrySlide41: Live at FolkEast!A little bonus episode in the form of Richard interviewing Richard about hedgelaying and his book live on stage at FolkEast. There's even a little preview of what the audiobook might sound like!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel a...
2025-08-261h 20CountrySlide40: The Cornish Episode with Avian SandercockRichard P sat down with Avian Sandercock - regular cohost of the Guns on Pegs podcast, ex-gin distiller, current gin drinker, woodland manager and proud Cornish man.The pair talk about Cornwall's different coastlines and Avian's struggle to find local apple trees, experimenting with gin flavours - Clotted cream infused gin anyone?, and the realities of being in a syndicate shoot and managing a small woodland. The conversation flows from topic to topic like a river full of pools and gives vibes of a pub chat between friends.This episode was recorded on the Guns on...
2025-08-2237 minCountrySlide39: Farmer Clusters and the Importance of Data with Megan and Lizzie from GWCTFarmer Clusters have been referenced more times than we can count in the last 38 episodes so we went straight to the source and arranged a conversation with Megan Lock and Lizzie Grayshon from GWCT who facilitate Farmer Clusters, work with waders, monitor wildlife and offer advice to farmers across the UK.Richard Negus takes the helm for this interview and the three discuss Wild Quail, the problems facing our breeding waders, how the government could help, mapping hedgerow habitat and more.This episode was recorded behind the GWCT stand at The Game Fair with a backdrop...
2025-08-1541 minCountrySlide38: Protecting Rural Life with Tim BonnerWe interviewed Tim Bonner, Chief Executive at Countryside Alliance, and asked him about working in/around politics, upcoming policy and legislative changes which will affect shooting, what has changed in the last 20 years, the impacts of social media, and whether or not a cocker spaniel should be retrieving pink-footed geese. All bundled in with some light-hearted banter and chat.This episode was recorded on the Countryside Alliance stand at The Game Fair with a backdrop of headache inducing orange carpet and background chatter.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and...
2025-08-0841 minCountrySlide37: Perpetually FrenchFeeling a bit giddy from having fun at The Game Fair... Richard, Callum and Richard discuss tricking people into foraging in the wrong areas, meeting listeners at the Game Fair, mushrooms, Grey Squirrels, and the harvest.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links- North Wales Mushrooms on Instagram...
2025-08-0156 minCountrySlide36: How The Americans Ruined Our FarmingAn episode which strays seamlessly from Charismatic Megafauna into Food Security, The Game Fair and the real reason that farming in the UK changed.If you are going to be at The Game Fair and see us wandering around then please say hi! It'll help Producer Amy to herd us onto the next thing if we all stop at once!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as...
2025-07-2556 minCountrySlide35: A Brief History of Scribehound with George BrowneGeorge Browne joins Richard P and Callum this week to talk about Scribehound, fishing, herding writers, curating varied content, the future of Scribehound, digital vs print magazines, American influences on fieldsports and much more...CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links- George on Instagram- Scribehound on Instagram
2025-07-1857 minCountrySlide34: Port, Peat Map and Building a SmokerThis week we talk about the misuse of artificial intelligence / where it can't replace humans. Richard fills us in on what he has been doing in the woods this week and Callum provides an audio recipe for a tequila and port based cocktail.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links...
2025-07-1159 minCountrySlide33: Have You Crashed Your Tractor Yet?Unsure where to start with this episode description....a winding pathway through the price of a chippy tea, rural internet, broken down cars, Groundswell, social observations, three-legged stools, public service information films and a dabble into politics.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets that your other half wants to burn or bin as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra c...
2025-07-041h 05CountrySlide32: Rupert Lowe's dog and the tree planting conundrumSocial media recently flew into outrage at one man's decision - we talk about perceptions of rural life as viewed through the media, should it only show the highlights or is it better to provide a balanced view of life in the countryside?Callum has also been working with his suspiciously ChatGPT like glamourous assistant to devise a better tree planting scheme which takes into account life after planting and right species in the right place.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside....
2025-06-2759 minCountrySlide31: Peppering, Cart Sheds and Healthy Food ChoicesThe main topic for this weeks episode is the mid-season spending review, but we ease you into it with the usual banter. Callum has been creating memorable summer evenings for his kids. Richard P has been out in the woods and cooking up a storm with locally sourced ingredients. Meanwhile Richard Negus has been out and about meeting interesting people like the Duke of Norfolk and Davie Scott.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets as submissions to...
2025-06-201h 06CountrySlideThe Mullet : So you want to run workshops?The Mullet is our small rural business and marketing advice mini-series, brought to you by Richard P and Callum of CountrySlide.This week we talk about setting up and marketing workshops - everything from whether to create an online version, to how to sell tickets and the logical steps of setting up a teaching enterprise.If you have a question which you would like answering, you can email us at: contact@countryslide.co.uk or drop us a DM on social mediaLinks- Subscribe on...
2025-06-1725 minCountrySlide30: Crypto, Catfish noodling, and WheelbarrowsLearn about crypto in the countryside, William Alldis at the Cart shed and his catfishing pond which fulfilled Callum's lad's dream...and the nightmare which buying wheelbarrows has brought into Richard P's life.The guys also discuss some British geography, pick on Paul in his shed and just in general talk about what they have been doing in the past week.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us photos of your interesting trinkets as submissions to the calendar or for fun at...
2025-06-1353 minCountrySlideThe Mullet : Do I need a Professional Photographer?This week's question is whether to hire a professional photographer or look into other options."Hi both - I run a small rural dog grooming business and have been getting by with phone photos for social media, but they just look a bit flat and inconsistent. I’ve been quoted £400 for a local photographer to do a shoot. That’s a lot of money for me, but could it actually help me bring in more (better) clients, or am I being sold a dream?"- Jess, NorthumberlandIf you have a question which you w...
2025-06-1017 minCountrySlide29: Bad Taxidermy, Childhood Trauma and County ShowsAs we really enter into show season and stewards across the nation blow the dust and cobwebs from grandads old bowler hat, we delve into the nature of County Shows nowadays and how they have changed. From ugly garden ornaments to expensive paddling pools, they offer a whole host of ways to spend money - even going so far as hiring Spudman to attend! (don't ask me, I'm just the producer)CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us your interesting trinkets as submissions to...
2025-06-0658 minCountrySlideThe Mullet : When to put Money into BrandingThis week's question is:"Love the show – it’s the only podcast I can listen to while mucking out! I’ve recently taken over the social media and marketing for our family’s farm diversification business (a mix of glamping and selling beef boxes). I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth getting a proper logo and branding done, or if it’s just a waste of money when we’ve already got a name and some basic Canva graphics. Any thoughts?"— Tom, CarmarthenshireIf you would like to send us a photo or get in touch, y...
2025-06-0317 minCountrySlide28: Clarkson's Farm and Rural DiversificationThere is one very small spoiler in this episode, you have been warned!With the release of the latest series of Clarkson's Farm we struck whilst the iron was hot to bring you an episode which (eventually) gets into some of the interesting features of this hit show. Whether you love or hate it, there is no denying that Clarkson's Farm has had an impact on awareness about farming in the UK, diversification and the pressures on agriculture.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.
2025-05-301h 01CountrySlideThe Mullet : How Not to Build a Pointless WebsiteWelcome to the new mini-series of CountrySlide Business / Marketing. There is going to be a new episode each week in which we answer a question from the audience. If you have a question, you can send it in by email to contact@countryslide.co.uk or DM it to us through our social media platforms (the pod, Richard P or Callum) or drop it in the comments below!This week's question is:Hi Callum and Richard – I’ve been running a small cut flower business from my family farm for the past...
2025-05-2720 minCountrySlide27: Steam Punk Toilets and Gen-Z in the countrysideA mixed bag of an episode covering hard hitting topics including the benefits our little podcast is having to our listeners mental health - expressed through the medium of Callum reading a thread from X.com; Richard's rural plumbing woes which have lead to a less than ideal but still functional adaptation to the outside loo, and the other Richard sharing his in depth thoughts about a recent poll of Gen-Z to discover how they view the countryside.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.If...
2025-05-2356 minCountrySlide26: Where's our rain and who stole my shoes?Sorry that this episode is later than usual, it took a long time to edit as the heady rush of being in the same room only 2 days previous seemed to empower your beloved hosts (some more than others!) Leading to many tales and standing on soap boxes.In this week's episode we talk about La Palombe - THE wild food restaurant in London; Richard Negus' book launch; the complete lack of water in the UK right now; and foxes both urban and rural!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life...
2025-05-1651 minCountrySlide25: Rural pub games, Richard's next book and Public speakingThe trio are back together and as unruly as ever in an episode which is guaranteed to make you laugh at least once. Topics vary from responsibly feeding birds, to Negus' next (hallmark movie inspired) book, to the time the Prideaux nearly died playing rural pub games and the guys worst public speaking engagements. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.If you have a local rural pub game which you think we should try, you can email us at: countryslide@ruralandoutdoor.co.u...
2025-05-091h 14CountrySlide24: Uncommon Ground with Patrick GalbraithFollowing the release of his latest book Uncommon Ground, we invited Patrick Galbraith to talk to Richard P and Callum about what inspired him to write about land access, some of the opinions he encountered in his research and also whether he thinks there is a sweet spot.Along the way topics covered include the Great Wall of China, the history of land access in the UK - from common land to mass trespass to now, the actual realities of access and the effects that we as humans (along with our four-legged friends) can have on wildlife.
2025-05-021h 08CountrySlideWhy Moorlands Matter : SPECIAL EPISODE(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:41) Tarquin Millington-Drake
(00:21:24) Emily Graham
(00:35:06) Prof. Charles Tyler
(00:46:45) Caz Raine
(01:02:14) Dave Scott
(01:17:42) Post-event Discussion
This episode is the result of an invitation to attend a Conservation Communication event in Northumbria along with 7 other people. We were there for a little over 24 hours and taken out to different parts of the upland there to experience the absolute abundance of wildlife.Rather than writing an essay here, we'll leave it to the people we interviewed to explain the importance of events like these and how we can better communicate and publicise rural...
2025-05-011h 50CountrySlide23: Crinkle Crankle, Fossil Hunting and Reliable News SourcesWe share a whole host of suggestions on where to get your worldly news from, after spending the first half of the show sharing our own news...Callum's been making sacrifices for his children but on the plus side got to eat donuts and ice cream before hunting for fossils.Richard N finally has more to talk about than hedgelaying and visited an excellent restaurant in Lambeth.Richard P has just about recovered after a week of mini digger hire shenanigans and improving some old drainage ditches for wildlife.CountrySlide is a...
2025-04-251h 11CountrySlide22: Country Music and Turtle DovesWe delve into two hot topics this week - is there such a thing as British Country music and Turtle Dove season is here. As you no doubt expect, we get a little sidetracked along the way by topics like drill music, the jellyfish song, David Bellamy, foraging law (again), interesting bird sightings and the usual anecdotes and book talk.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.If you would like to get in touch with your British Country music suggestions or connections, you can...
2025-04-181h 21CountrySlide21: Hormonal hawks, illegal foraging and new ag policy with Clare as PMThere was a plan for the episode this week, it involved everyone bring a little bit of something along to talk about. It ended up with a long ramble which included each little thing at some point along the journey.Expect to hear about staircase lining parties, Aldi drinks, port cocktails, technical issues, massive trees, foraging in spring, attack hawks, fashion choices, illegal foraging, who should be in the cabinet next, and cats....CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.If you would...
2025-04-111h 15CountrySlide20: Being a Dad in the CountrysideBeing a parent and raising children is a minefield in so many ways, Richard Negus and Callum talk about some of the highs and lows they've experienced whilst being dads in the countryside. Expect tales including snail racing in the rain, falling into streams, learning bad language and being shown dodgy videos. All whilst embracing and being embraced by the countryside and rural communities.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.If you would like to get in touch with your stories of disastrous outings...
2025-04-0456 minCountrySlide19: A Load of Old Pollocks with Mike WarnerMike Warner from 'A Passion for Seafood' is our guest this week on CountrySlide. Expect to hear about the positive state of UK fisheries, the less positive facts about what we export and import (the 'fresh' fish you enjoy on holiday might actually have made the same journey as you) and why we don't eat as much fish as we once did.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at a...
2025-03-281h 07CountrySlide18: GWCT conference, Making Charcoal and Protecting Simon's plumsAn episode of twists and turns as Richard Negus recounts the talks from the GWCT Game Conference, Richard Prideaux describes an information gathering trip to learn about Biochar and Callum tells a tale of protecting a man's plums from an old deer.Our Guest next week is Mike Warner from A Passion for Seafood - if you have any questions then feel free to send them in and we'll fit in what we can.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Links
2025-03-2159 minCountrySlide17: The Postman Nicked our Magic Tree DrugsAfter last week's rather sensible episode, the guys are back in their respective seats to shake everything back to normal. After several short detours into green children, stealing wood for carving, Stephen Fry, Orford Ness, and stolen drugs....eventually we reach the main topic of clubs and societies in rural communities - all inspired by a recent casting call and speaking gig.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any t...
2025-03-141h 28CountrySlide16: The Women Take overProducer Amy, Clare Negus and Angharad (director of Hadleigh Show) take the lead on this weeks episode in honour of International Women's Day on 8th March.Richard asks some insightful questions about being a woman in the countryside, rural life from a different point of view and the possible isolation. Expect ramblings of a different kind as the three ladies talk about the potential problems with women-only groups, cloaks of invisibility and growing up in a time and place where adventures were encouraged.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the...
2025-03-071h 05CountrySlide15: No Horses Were Harmed In The Making Of This EpisodeLet's be honest, once in a while it's best to just let people run with what springs to mind, particularly these three people.Beware, this episode may lead to coffee on your keyboard, swerving tractors or people giving you strange looks on the bus. In a nut shell this is an episode about rural life, with a few real-life experiences thrown in along the way. Be prepared for your heart to be warmed, and your sides split.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.
2025-02-281h 16CountrySlide14: Reedbeds and Thatching with Andy DodsonThis weeks episode is a long one, with Callum McInerney-Riley on the road to scotland it is left to the two Richards to interview our fantastic guest - Andy Dodson.Andy is not only from a long line of thatchers, but he is also a lecturer and currently studying to become a doctor of reeds (AKA Reedbed management)! The three discuss everything from reedbed conservation, the importance of the reedbed habitat to Bittern and other wildlife, lack of management in the UK, exotic reed, Andy's less good looking brother Chris, the endangered craft and hard job of reed...
2025-02-211h 30CountrySlideThe British Shooting Show 2025 : SPECIAL EPISODEAn extra special episode recorded live at the British Shooting Show and sandwiched in between the usual weekly episodes. Richard P and Callum met up at the NEC to wander the halls of the British Shooting Show and take in what's on offer in the world of shooting - from optics to food, dog training aids to knives and (most importantly) Yeti cups and coolers. Hear their take on the conversations that they had and what was on offer!CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British c...
2025-02-1733 minCountrySlide13: Dunnocks and MulletsThis weeks episode is a bit of a rollercoaster right from the off, with Callum McInerney-Riley discovering which photo was used for the cover before it descends into the hosts previous fashion choices and then picking up with the joys of spring.Richard Negus' provides an education in mullets and the secret life of dunnocks. Amazingly it ended up being less than an hour long! CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Show Notes and Links- Subscribe on Pa...
2025-02-1458 minCountrySlide12: Is Agriculture Evil?After a bit of talk about starting a book club (but with none of that smutty Mills and Boon stuff) and once Callum McInerney-Riley had finished recapping every mouthful of his meal at Fallow in London, Richard, Richard and Callum finally got into the meat of the show and answering a listener question.Richard Negus really delved into the history of land management on this one, bringing up dates which everyone had hoped to forget, from the Corn Laws to CAP and ELMS.It is particularly worthwhile listening to the end of this weeks episode too.
2025-02-071h 28CountrySlide11: Accidentally Breaking NatureWe did actualy manage to stick to the plan for this episode, although we overran by about 30 minutes because Callum McInerney-Riley kept talking about Milton Keynes.We also had some listener feedback, which descended into Mills and Boon-style embarasment for Richard Negus.When we did end up covering the intended topic the three hosts talked about some of the things we all do that create a poorer outcome for nature and conservation - and for once it's not shooting, farming or even hedgelaying.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation a...
2025-01-311h 31CountrySlide10: The Accidental Deer EpisodeThis week the podcast derails early on as Callum entertains the two Richards with his cautionary tale about missing a family bowling trip thanks to a successful stalking trip which gave him a callous. Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux take a winding path to the end of the show with stops to talk about how Negus has made his X account more cheery, the Duke of Bedford, the realities of 'Deer in a Day' courses and the lack of recognition given to rural photographers. The guys may have lost a couple more po...
2025-01-241h 00CountrySlide9: Wild Meat for the Masses with Leon Challis-DaviesLeon Challis-Davies joins us to talk about the reality of wild meat consumption in the UK, top tips about how to store and prepare your meat for the best results, why pheasant and partridge are better for you than chicken and the fantastic achievements of Eat Wild in marketing wild meat to the industry and general public.Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux deliver listener questions and talk about their own experiences with wild meat.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, c...
2025-01-171h 46CountrySlide8: The Good, Bad and Ugly of rural organisationsThere are many organisations who claim to represent the countryside and the wildlife and people who reside there; in this episode Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux give their thoughts and opinions about the challenges that are faced and the effectiveness of a select few.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Show Notes and Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time)- If you en...
2025-01-1058 minCountrySlide7: The Real New Years Honours ListWe got this one in under an hour! Thanks to dinner arrangements we managed to keep this one tight whilst still giving the correct amount of praise to our choice of fantastic people who deserve a New Years Honour. Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux start the new year by catching up on Christmas festivities and paying tribute to Mary Colwell, Stuart Pengs and Sam Mahoney.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Show Notes an...
2025-01-0355 minCountrySlide6: Twas the week before ChristmasA rather long and rambling (no surprise there) episode recorded in the week before Christmas 2024 - Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss their typical Christmas, past traditions, how taxidermied crows can help to save partridge, and which politician is currently in the bad books....We won't be back next week but that gives you a chance to listen to this entire episode and hopefully enjoy the festive period.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.
2024-12-201h 36CountrySlide5: The Shameless Christmas Gift GuideThe guys talk Christmas gifts in this episode of Countryslide, find out what Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux recommend for the foodie, dog loving hunter and conservationist in your life.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Show Notes and LinksEmail us with your stories or thoughts: countryslide@ruralandoutdoor.co.uk- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time)- If you enjoy what we...
2024-12-131h 33CountrySlide4: We've got Wood - The future of growing trees in the UKCountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.In this episode Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux welcome Harry Hoblyn from Rymer Trees and Hedging to the show to talk about all things trees.The group discuss:- Growing trees without the use of Peat- How many trees the UK needs to produce to hit government targets- Education about tree management- and much more......
2024-12-061h 12CountrySlide3: Storm Bert, Dirty Rivers and Bearded TitsCountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.In this episode Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss:- The weather and it's impact on work outdoors- How to prevent constipation in bearded tits- The state of British Rivers- Where to find a good foraging course- and much more...Show Notes and Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can ca...
2024-11-281h 12CountrySlide2: Farmers rally for future generations, stories of sadness and what you can do to helpCountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.In this episode Richard Negus and Callum McInerney-Riley (minus Richard Prideaux as he was battling against snow in North Wales) discuss:- the atmosphere at the farmer's rally in London- how the budget is affecting farmers, the future of rural businesses and the environment- what you can do to help farmers right nowShow Notes and Links- Subscribe on Patreon for e...
2024-11-221h 15CountrySlide1: Driven Mad by Game, The Mill of Death and Reeves Hates FarmersCountrySlide is a new podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.In this episode Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux discuss:- a weekend of taking photos of pheasants (and the people shooting them)- the sawmill of death- the devastating affect the recent budget will have on British agricultureShow Notes and Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time)- If you enjoy what w...
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