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CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation, wild food and life in the British countryside.
Hosted by Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux.
Hosted by Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux.
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18 SEP 2026 · Are 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 resilience that comes with living somewhere where everything is spread further apart.Richard Negus then takes the scenic route through rural transport history and arrives at Sutton Hoo, Basil Brown and the question of whether one of Britain's most famous archaeological discoveries would have been quite so easy to make today.
There are also detours into AI, long marriages, old branch lines, tiny trains, men in Lycra and the possibility that the modern countryside has replaced Basil Brown with baboons on Strava.
Richard and Amy will also be at the APF Exhibition at Ragley later this month, so if you spot the hand painted sign, come and say hello.
Links:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/sutton-hoo
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/sutton-hoo/history-of-sutton-hoo
- https://www.royal.uk/anniversary-messages
- https://www.apfexhibition.co.uk/about-apf
- https://sidecountry.co.uk/support/ DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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11 SEP 2026 · This 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 muddy, learning where food comes from and whether enthusiasm is being quietly trained out of youngsters.
Along the way there are childhood fishing trips, bird spotting from the car, deer stalking with a three-year-old, wildfowling misery, whistling children, an unexpected meat-and-pest-control tour, and Callum’s ongoing campaign to hand fishing rods to any curious child who happens to wander past.
Essentially: how do you give children a connection to the countryside? Possibly by worrying less, letting them have a go and accepting that somebody is probably going to spill a pint of maggots.
CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.
You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.ukÂ
Links
- T-shirts are still available on - https://store.sidecountry.co.uk/
- Sign up to our newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://sidecountry.co.uk/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://sidecountry.co.uk/ DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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4 SEP 2026 · After 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 looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.
You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.ukÂ
Links
- T-shirts are still available on - https://store.sidecountry.co.uk/
- Sign up to our newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://sidecountry.co.uk/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://sidecountry.co.uk/ DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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13 AUG 2026 · Richard 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@countryslide.co.uk
Links
- https://www.groundcry.com/
- Subscribe on https://patreon.com/ruralandoutdoor (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://sidecountry.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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31 JUL 2026 · Â
After 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.
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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.uk
Links
- T-shirts are still available on https://store.sidecountry.co.uk/
- Subscribe on https://patreon.com/ruralandoutdoor (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://sidecountry.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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24 JUL 2026 · Â
After 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!
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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 - mailto:contact@countryslide.co.uk
Links
- T-shirts and Game Fair bingo cards will be available on https://store.sidecountry.co.uk/
- You can meet us at The Game Glutton (stand T1526) at the Game Fair, 10am on Saturday!
- Subscribe on https://patreon.com/ruralandoutdoor (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://ruralandoutdoor.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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17 JUL 2026 ·  We 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!
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There are a few announcements in this week's episode so listen through to the end and enjoy!
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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 - mailto:contact@countryslide.co.uk
Links
- T-shirts and Game Fair bingo cards will be available on https://store.sidecountry.co.uk/
- Subscribe on https://patreon.com/ruralandoutdoor (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://ruralandoutdoor.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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10 JUL 2026 · In this episode you'll learn about which fish can stand the heat and how river systems suffer in our recent high temperatures, as well as how fountains can actually help fish in distress. Negus challenges Callum and Richard P to identify Salmon flies, and questions which imported foodstuffs the guys can't live without.
In the aftershow (available to patreon supporters) we challenge Callum's historical knowledge, there is a super surprise announcement and a bit of a tease!
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Suggestions for the bingo card to - contact@countryslide.co.uk or just mow it into your local Barley field and George can report back on his next drive past....
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CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.ukOr get in touch on Social Media
Links
- https://www.theessentialfly.com/
- Subscribe on https://patreon.com/ruralandoutdoor (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://ruralandoutdoor.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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3 JUL 2026 · It's not all about the Game Fair, and with a shakeup in hosts this week George off of Scribehound and the Guns on Pegs podcast, and Producer Amy are keeping Richard Prideaux company whilst Negus and Callum are playing away.
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We discuss drive-by farming, whether there are benefits to being completely stacked as a podcaster, the sights, smells and sounds of the Game Fair and we (almost) launch Game Fair bingo! There's also a bit more information about "Project X"
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Suggestions for the bingo card to - contact@countryslide.co.uk or just mow it into your local Barley field and George can report back on his next drive past....
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CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.uk or get in touch on Social Media
Links
- Subscribe on https://www.patreon.com/SideCountryNetwork (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://ruralandoutdoor.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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26 JUN 2026 · We discuss therapy ferrets being used as pest control, Nature-Centric Approaches led by Phil Tovey and the ongoing and interesting case of how best to help clean up rivers.
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We're back to audio only this week, with your favourite hosts attempting to stay cool with fans, ice and who knows what else...
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CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside. You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.ukOr get in touch on Social Media
Links
- Subscribe on https://www.patreon.com/SideCountryNetwork (you can cancel at any time)
- If you enjoy what we do, consider a https://ko-fi.com/Countryslide on Ko-fi
- Sign up to our Newsletter - https://theruralregister.co.uk/
- https://andoutdoor.co.uk/countryslide/
- Negus' book tour dates https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
-Â https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/land-use-framework
The Hosts
Richard Negus https://www.richardnegus.co.uk/
Callum McInerney-Riley https://primecreative.io/
Richard Prideaux https://richardprideaux.co.uk/
Edited and Produced by Amy Green for https://ruralandoutdoor.co.uk/
 DISCLAIMER
Views are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation, wild food and life in the British countryside.
Hosted by Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux.
Hosted by Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux.
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| Organization | SideCountry Network |
| Categories | Wilderness , Nature , Comedy |
| Website | countryslide.co.uk |
| countryslide@ruralandoutdoor.co.uk |
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