Rural Concerns

Dad-law, chips & cafe culture

Can we all agree that the concept of community is disappearing?! In this episode Chris is persecuted for his political beliefs, Sunil is harassed by a former housemate and Producer James is locked into a rant. If you haven’t listened before it’s just three lovely chaps dealing in van humour. 
Rural Concerns Live is coming to Manchester’s Fairfield Social Club on 11th November. Tickets are already selling fast so grab your tickets here. 
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

First Birthday Shenanigans!

Grab a Radler and dive in as Chris, Sunil and Producer James look back over their first year of the pod!
You can see the lads live in Manchester on 11th November for their last live show of 2025. Grab your tickets, here!
Big thanks to Phil Ellis, Amy Gledhill, Mark Silcox, Nicola Redman, Alisdair Beckett-King, Helen Bauer, Farmer Buggerton, Poppy Hillstead, Sam O’Leary, John Stansfield, Claire Hawkins, Dave Blackett, Andi Keen, Jack Lewis Evans, Lee Jones and Joseph ‘Limewire’ Burrows. 
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Archery, Neck Oil & Top Soil

Producer James visits a creche for 40 something men, Chris has finally done something for Leek Club and Sunil got to ride in a tow truck. The lads also consider what it takes to become a master archer.
 
Chris still has a couple of tour dates! He's off to Barnard Castle (22nd March) and Chorley (17th May) Grab your tickets, here!
 
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.

Nintendos, trackers & slime

The lads ditch church for an emergency broadcast when Sunil's beloved Lexus is stolen! You can literally hear the testosterone flowing as he recounts this genuinely thrilling tale of vigilantism in action. Meanwhile, James’ wallet is about to take a big hit and Chris has stood in something viscous.
Also, keep an eye on the sky if you’re knocking about on the Champs-Élysées!
Chris still has a couple of tour dates! He's off to Barnard Castle (22nd March) and Chorley (17th May) Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
P.S. If you think being rude to elderly people is cool then we’d rather you didn’t listen tbh!

Eye masks, long drives & big cats

James has been watching some films, Chris wants the bullies to hear and Sunil has eyes like a 12 year old. The lads also catch up on some letters including an update from their favourite wreck head…
Chris still has a couple of tour dates! He's off to Barnard Castle (22nd March) and Chorley (17th May) Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Shoplifting, sheaths & the tip challenge

In this incredibly puerile episode Sunil enjoys a cream cake, James just wanted some eggs and Chris apparently sends too many messages! The lads also issue a new challenge that’s set to become an obsession for the middle aged.
Do you have a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
You can now listen to the second half of our live show, The Feast of the Dignitary, on Patreon! When a once promising anthropologist is invited to witness a secretive rural festival he’s thrust into a dangerous world of cursed mushrooms, quad bikes and vicious monkey discharge.
Thanks to all the listeners who came to Chris’ tour! He’s got dates in Barnard Castle (March 22nd) and Chorley Little Theatre (May 17th). Grab your tickets here. 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Double yellows, cables & turkeys

The Children of Matthews return!
This week James is getting bombarded on WhatsApp, Sunil dreams of a drive-in parking space and Chris? Well, he just wants to be heard. This episode also contains a highly anticipated Leek Club update.
Chris' tour starts this week! He's off to Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Leicester! Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Teabags, gargoyles & multiple slanders [LIVE]

Sunil, Chris and James unite in London to record their first ever live show! Expect academic thought experiments, tech mishaps and loads of slander.
Thanks to all the legends who came down! This episode also features a sneak peek of Sunil's BBC Radio 4 series 'An idiot's guide to bagging an Heiress' which is on this week, every day, at 11.45am.
Chris is heading on a tour! It's kicking off in Edinburgh on the 12th of February. Then onto Manchester, Leeds, Leicester, Bristol and Barnard Castle. Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
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Swears, tailors & birds of prey

Tensions are running high in the build up to the first ever live show. Chris regrets joining Leek Club, James has no spatial awareness and Sunil just wants it all to end.
 
Listen up, nerds! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (sold out), Leeds (sold out), Leicester, Bristol (selling fast). Grab your tickets, here!
 
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Spider-goats, birthdays & the cursed mushroom

Sunil’s spending his birthday studying conflict, James is showing off about his kitchen skills and Chris poses an impossible question which leaves the lads reeling. Please let us know if you think this actually is like an episode of the Twilight Zone!
Hey, yo! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (SOLD OUT), Leeds (BIGGER ROOM), Leicester, Bristol (SELLING FAST). Grab your tickets, here!
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! If you email, please remember to say if you would or would not eat the mushroom.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.