Rural Concerns

Air beans, man milk & a dog on a surfboard

With Chris on his way back to full health, Producer James reflects on his time queuing for Oasis tickets. Meanwhile Sunil has started frothing his milk which is at once surprising and inevitable. The lads also ask, what’s a goblin a metaphor for? The answer will shock you.
You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our nifty Discord hangout for top chillers.
Do you want Sunil to look something up for you in Which? Magazine? Drop us an email with your rural concern at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
You can see Chris’ Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show on his debut UK tour! He booked it almost exclusively over the half term so Nicola is furious. He’s kicking off at the Soho Theatre on 19th and 20th September! Grab your tickets, here!
The Rural Concerns music suite is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. 

2 day hangovers, scotch eggs & lazy taxi drivers

Producer James is in the grips of a 40 something hangover, Sunil watches a really long film with London’s most eligible bachelors and Chris sounds like he’s going to cry throughout. The lads also get to grips with the economics of what it’s like to be a rural cabbie.
You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our nifty Discord hangout for top chillers.
You can see Chris’ Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show at the Soho Theatre on 19th and 20th September, which is quite soon! Grab your tickets, here.
The Rural Concerns music suite is by the magician Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Noms, monsters & dashcams

Chris is nommed! Sunil has a dashcam! Producer James has to take over certain administrative functions! Like writing the blurb for the episode! It's not as worthy of an award nomination as usual, is it?

Strictly, Sean & a very topless producer

The lads are back! Producer James is fresh from a family holiday, Sunil addresses some hot gossip and Chris is losing his God damned mind. Aka classic Rural Concerns!

Bonus | Edinburgh Fringe Special

Chris is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Producer James is on a Family Holiday and Sunil is vaping.

Bowls, boundaries & a heartfelt apology

Sunil hits the bowling green, Producer James continues to stoke regional division and Chris accelerates into corners. The lads also read a stinging letter from Chris’ pal.
You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our nifty Discord hangout for top chillers.
You can see Chris’ show at the Edinburgh Fringe! He’s there right now and he’s having a great time! He’s walking 25,000 steps a day! Grab your tickets here!
Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! Our music is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. 

Cinema etiquette, chefs & the importance of professionalism

Ever wanted to be a podcast producer? This as-live episode will give you an unrivalled insight into the challenges faced by Producer James as he patiently waits for Chris and Sunil to join their scheduled recording session. It’s a bit like an episode of 24 if Jack Bauer just really, really wanted a Sunday roast. The lads also talk about the economic model of Pizza Express. What we’re trying to say is it’s just another banger of an episode.
You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our Discord hangout.
You can see Chris’ show at the Edinburgh Fringe! Grab your tickets here!
Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! Our music is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. And thank you to Darius for the podcast saving cable!

Cuckoos, garlic vape & Chris’ manifesto

Sunil reveals his love for the television series Entourage, Producer James talks about deviant European toilets and Chris wishes his son well. The lads also consider what it takes to keep a museum open in this economy and discuss a letter from a man who smells.
Heading to the Edinburgh Fringe? You can grab your tickets to see Chris’ show and touch Greyfriars Bobby’s cheeky little nose!
You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our Discord hangout.
Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! Our music is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
Warning: if you don’t like 3 old mates having a good laugh then this isn’t the podcast for you!

Countryside Simulator | The Duke’s Dinner

Can Sunil survive in the countryside long enough to make his appointment with the Duke and his lovely wife, Countess Shanella Fortardo? Chris immerses Sunil (and his trusty D6) in a multiple choice quest which will test Producer James’ acting talents to their very limits! The lads also read a really, really long letter about a strimmer. Honestly, it’ll blow your mind how long this letter is. 
Should Chris have been working on his Edinburgh Fringe show rather than writing his own Pick-a-Path adventure? Yes! Stop screaming! You can buy tickets now!
You can now support this silly podcast via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our Discord hangout.
Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! Our music is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
This episode also features a blink and you'll miss it reference to The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. A very cool fantasy romp! Check it out!

Power surges, Triple Chocolate Crunch & dongles

Sunil shares a hot recommendation that could leave you blind, Producer James tries to stop the horrendous doxxing and Chris’ elite gaming PC is on the fritz (again!) The lads also discover what lengths one of our listeners will go to for the unbridled joy that is Dune 2.
Triple Chocolate Crunch is also available from M&S (UK). Sunil’s top tip: Do not buy the high protein variant. You can also buy tickets to Chris’ Edinburgh Fringe run: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/chris-cantrill-easily-swayed.
Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! You can now support this silly podcast via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get bonus episodes and access to The Creamery, our Discord hangout. 
Our music is by Sam O’Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.