The Plodcast

The Plodcast

Author: Our Media Language: English Episodes: 100
Each week, The Plodcast offers a gentle, immersive journey into the landscapes and stories of rural Britain. Produced by Our Media, this series is more than just a guide; it’s a thoughtful audio companion that connects the science of natural phenomena with the deep cultural roots found in villages, coastlines, and rolling hills. You’ll hear from naturalists, historians, farmers, and artists whose lives are intertwined with the land, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives on place and society. The weekly episodes, released every Tuesday, delve into specific topics, from wildlife biology and conservation efforts to the social history embedded in ancient footpaths. Then, on Fridays, the pace shifts to a reflective Sound Escape-a chance to simply listen and unwind with the ambient noises of the outdoors. This podcast serves as a regular invitation to slow down and appreciate the complexities and simple wonders of the countryside, all through carefully crafted audio. It’s a blend of curious inquiry and peaceful respite, designed for anyone with an interest in travel, nature, and the quieter aspects of British life.
Episodes
Sound Escape 246. Kingfisher calls and dipper song on the rushing river [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:22
You've wandered down to the river to listen to its gentle song – but what's that strange birdsong? A metallic chirruping from the far bank... it's a dipper, it's while bib bobbing at the water's edge. And now a kingfishe…
Sound Escape 244. Hear the song of the River Usk in Autumn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
It's early in the morning and the human world is awake and bustling. But down by the river you pause to watch the water glide over its stony bed and listen as it composes a gentle, soothing chorus. Robins and long-tailed…
321. Secrets of the darkness on a night walk with Andy Flack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:55
As the evenings draw in, we're heading out with environmental historian Dr Andrew Flack to experience how the night change our sensory perception of the world. He has written a new book called Dark Natures: Finding Life…
Sound Escape 243. The sounds of an English churchyard in early autumn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
You've wondered down a country lane to find a small, ancient church with a square tower. Crumbling gravestones covered in moss or lichen lean here and there in the churchyard but no one is around. You find a welcome benc…
320. Wander the beaches of North Cornwall with artist Sarah Adams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:59
In this episode, we head back to high summer and the North Cornwall coast. Plodcast host Fergus takes a beach walk with artist Sarah Adams. Venturing into murmuring caves, Sarah shares valuable insight into the inspirati…
Sound Escape 242. Footsteps though a beechwood full of fungi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:33
We're walking in beechwoods in a vale high up in the Welsh hills. Leaves are beginning to fall but the sound beneath your feet is the faint rustle of last year's leaves. Among them, an extraordinary variety of fungi are…