29: Bad Taxidermy, Childhood Trauma and County Shows

As we really enter into show season and stewards across the nation blow the dust and cobwebs from grandads old bowler hat, we delve into the nature of County Shows nowadays and how they have changed. From ugly garden ornaments to expensive paddling pools, they offer a whole host of ways to spend money - even going so far as hiring Spudman to attend! (don't ask me, I'm just the producer)CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.Send us your interesting trinkets as submissions to the calendar or for fun at: [email protected] Links- Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time)- If you enjoy what we do, consider a one-off tip - CountrySlide website- South Downs Food and Nature Festival - Where you can go foraging with RP tomorrow!- CountrySlide website- Negus' book tour dates can be found here- Exeter Comedy Festival tickets - Where you can see RN being interviewed- FolkEastThe HostsRichard Negus websiteCallum McInerney-Riley websiteRichard Prideaux websiteEdited and Produced by Amy Green for Rural and Outdoor.

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