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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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Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising. Catherine’s been travelling and recording sin ...
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Exploring Israeli literature in English translation. Host Marcela Sulak takes you through Israel’s literary countryside, cityscapes, and psychological terrain, and the lives of the people who create it.
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The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won’t have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, exp ...
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This is the interview series that looks at the little steps taken to make ordinary people extraordinary. Udhara de Silva and his co-hosts have fascinating conversations with artists, adventurers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, misfits and rebels to show that there's something to learn from every journey.
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Second in the series of novels set in the fictional cathedral town of Barchester, the reader is treated to a hilarious, if unseemly, competition for domination of the diocese! The contenders in Barchester Towers are Mrs. Proudie the wife of the mild, sadly henpecked bishop and Mr. Slope his slimy and devious chaplain. When the beloved former bishop suddenly dies, a complete outsider is brought in to take his place. Instead of the bishop's son, Archdeacon Grantly, whom the entire parish was e ...
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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 welfa…
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Outside arrivals at Stansted airport, Catherine gets swept away by the romance of opera. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and…
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Catherine’s in Essex and meets a mum who’s decided to homeschool her children. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week.…
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Catherine and her dog Pepper have a moving and musical encounter on Cambridge’s fenland Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and …
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A country boy tells Catherine about his relationship to the land. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasional…
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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…
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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 …
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Three river swimmers talk to Catherine about racing, winning and how that feels. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Wee…
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At Gatwick Airport strangers tell Catherine their reasons for travel. --- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- …
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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-Setta…
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Catherine meets a couple flying to Portugal who share a passion for railways and design Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and …
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Catherine meets a real rockstar outside Gatwick airport, who talks about music as magic Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and …
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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 a…
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Catherine meets some fresh graduates in Cambridge city centre who share stories of hope and pride. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod…
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Catherine has a philosophical chat with a man whose life changed thanks to a wager he took as a student Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer…
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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 …
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Catherine meets two men who entertain her by analysing their friendship Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- Th…
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Catherine meets tourists from around the world at bus stops for the T15 Routemaster in London. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bib…
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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. Th…
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Catherine meets some active and fun seeking friends from Gibraltar on the no.15 Routemaster bus in London. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Obser…
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Catherine joins the no.15 routemaster bus at Trafalgar Square, London. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The…
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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…
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A barrister from Nigeria tells Catherine about a global career, ambition and living between two cultures. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observ…
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Some exciting news from a London Routemaster (in partnership with Londoner Buses). Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The W…
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Locals head to the park in Leamington Spa on a hot summer’s day. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conve…
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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 …
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Catherine’s in a park in sunny Leamington Spa surrounded by honking geese. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---…
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Catherine meets two strangers with different missions for their afternoon. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---…
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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…
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Catherine meets couples joined at the hip for different reasons (including a cyclist who’s frustrated with the train delays). Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Fin…
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Catherine chats to ramblers on the South Devon coastal path. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversat…
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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. …
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Catherine’s in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire on a busy Saturday morning. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The …
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Catherine meets a seasoned fisherman digging for bait in Salcombe, Devon. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- …
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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, Te…
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It’s early evening in Newcastle and Catherine meets strangers working and walking near the river. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod …
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Catherine meets a woman whose life is affected by cancer. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversation…
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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…
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Catherine meets strangers in a very busy Brooklyn, New York. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversat…
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Catherine and her dog Pepper are walking in south Devon. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations…
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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…
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Catherine meets a dog walker in Huntingdon, East Anglia. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations…
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Catherine chats to strangers in Newcastle about their evening plans. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The c…
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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 f…
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It’s the weekend market in Huntingdon, East Anglia. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The conversations that…
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Catherine meets an aspiring novelist in Seoul, South Korea --- We’re actively seeking brand partners and sponsors for this podcast and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk --- Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling podcast in which Catherine Carr interrupts people as they go about their everyday li…
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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…
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A popular butcher in Huntingdon tells Catherine about his craft. --- We’re actively seeking brand partners and sponsors for this podcast and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk --- Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling podcast in which Catherine Carr interrupts people as they go about their every…
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Catherine chats to strangers in Middleton, Greater Manchester who are taking a break from work. --- We’re actively seeking brand partners and sponsors for this podcast and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk --- Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling podcast in which Catherine Carr interrupts peop…
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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 bigge…
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