Rural Concerns
Episodes
Mind moles, legitimate botox & an announcement
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads reunite after a triumphant live show in Manchester to discuss cosmetic surgery and how big the human tongue is. Â Rural Concerns is taking a...
Mead, tombstones & the Lotto Lout
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A generous gift triggers a journey through time for the lads. Under the influence of a divine brew they discuss dirty bible verse, the Brit Awards and...
Country pubs, TikTok hacks & Sunil’s skull kingdom
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads design the perfect village pub and inadvertently discover a way to abolish the class system. Sunil’s unique mind also comes under scrutiny ...
Escape rooms, socks & beautiful cobbled streets
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Sunil remember their 24 hours together in Amsterdam veeeeeery differently.  We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on...
Select One's Escapade LIVE from The Bill Murray
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the Patreon archive - the full bootleg of the Select One's Escapade from The Bill Murray back in February 2025. If you like the sound of that and...
Potatoes, crashes & the shadow world
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads must rally to save the recording when Jeff Bezos drops the ball. Luckily the failures of Big Tech doesn’t stop Sunil from eating a single p...
Secret compartments, apex predators & Digital ID cards
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil has compiled a special report on the arrival of Digital ID cards, Chris is designing his spare room with a theatrical eye and James has the bees...
Dad Chat: Pre-Church Edition
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Sunil out on the lash it’s down to Chris and Producer James to set the world to rights. When was the last time you were scared?  We’re perf...
Scheduled emails, empanadas & Gerry Adams in a tracksuit
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James is mad for it following his trip to see Oasis, Sunil doesn’t want for Southern European pasties and Chris is cuckolded by a load of 20 year ol...
Early starts, robots & Gordon Blue’s pastries
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is on another plane (astral), Sunil gets all his meals from Deliveroo and James absolutely loves that he’s the fittest DILF at the UFOs Are Re...
Leek Club Special!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil and James are shocked to learn that Chris has actually submitted his leeks for appraisal by an independent adjudicator. They listen with a mix o...
Cryptids, chess & a slightly bigger than normal pen
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A hefty update for the Leek Club fans as we approach the endgame! In this episode Chris harnesses the power of prayer for personal gain, Sunil tours a...
Sauces, sweets & tomato vapes
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris recommends a brilliant syrup for follically challenged lads, Sunil raw-dogs the M1 and James isn’t worried about child slavery laws. The lads ...
Underpants, uniforms & a pack of dogs
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are reunited following a hectic summer! Chris attempts to seduce a new friend, Sunil takes us through his tabs and James is just a tube. Ther...
Kids, ferries & the Toxic Avenger
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil and James get together without their leader. They talk to each other as if they’ve just met at a Pharmaceutical Industry conference. Meanwhile...
Cows arses, cow arses & a cow's arse
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is still in Edinburgh so producer James wrote this blurb. Chris talks bovine buttocks, Sunil is deeper into golf and producer James is as handso...
Burratas, collisions & corrections
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back from their holidays with much urgent business to discuss. James has moved to Digital Lenses, Sunil goes ringside and perhaps inevita...
Patreon peek | High Kulture
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are on their holidays! Here’s a little peek behind the paywall at an episode of High Kulture, our Patreon-only spin off where we discuss th...
Machetes, cockteliers & puffin island
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James experiments at home, Sunil ships in some outside help and Chris isn’t making a big deal about it. Chris also fondly remembers the time he went...
Dad Club Summer Special
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Sunil away hunting for puffin meat, Chris and James get together to discuss the looming summer holidays. Together they compare notes on family ho...
Dues, wolves & Les Dennis
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and James go celeb spotting in central London, whilst Sunil hits upon a unique strategy to make all your problems go away. The lads also play an...
Holidays, shushings & a terrible foam
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil finally snaps, James encourages responsible skulling and Chris evicts his new neighbours in the worst way possible. The lads also get a very coo...
Cameras, wasps & a selfish settee
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil throws his toys out of the pram, Chris campaigns passionately on behalf of all artists and James finally gets his hands on the Nintendo Switch 2...
St Cans Day, flapjacks & manifestations
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris uses his academic training to set a logic trap for a distracted James whilst Sunil talks us through an exciting new public holiday. You’ll be ...
Garden centres, electrolytes & dead bodies
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil has too much energy, James has literally zero sympathy and Chris has some kind advice for a friend who’s embarking on a new horticultural adve...
Misery metal, golf & Dirty Bertie
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil drives a hard bargain, Chris fondly remembers the blandest of foods and James runs a website for nocturnal thrillseekers. One of the team also c...
Suits, snails & meatheads
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads regroup following the greatest live podcast show since records began. Spirits are high, but sadly it doesn’t take long before it descends i...
Chickens, vandals & cities of the future
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This live episode was recorded at the 2025 London Podcast Show! Chris desires justice, Sunil conducts Satan’s taste test and James anoints himself K...
Deep cleans, compost & secret handshakes
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads reveal a secret the Masons don't want you to know! James is doing his bi-annual clean, Chris eyes up a new hobby and Sunil has become romanti...
Popes, town criers & horses
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Post-Conclave, the lads celebrate the appointment of Pope Leo XIV. Chris wants to put pictures up in peoples’ houses without consent, James mistaken...
Software, attics & transition lenses
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads convene on the eve of their second live show. Chris has bitten off more than he can chew, Sunil must drive through the night and James wants ...
Pee, proxies & pannatones
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil learns he has a deadly look-alike, James reveals the trick to getting a heavily discounted Italian teacake and Chris reveals a dark secret about...
Cycling, side eye & dead dads
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is thrilled to have completed his first ever 10,000 kilometer race only to have the legs cut out from underneath him. Sunil can hold his breath ...
Char siu, humidity & sartorial elegance
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is fresh from a dinner party, Sunil tries to engage with geo-politics and Producer James gears up for a VIP event. The lads also read a letter f...
Poop, dandelions & the Sun Room
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has come to Rural Concerns! Leek Club properly kicks off for Chris, whilst Producer James is besieged by a garden pest. Meanwhile, Sunil learns...
Dad-law, chips & cafe culture
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
First Birthday Shenanigans!
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 11...
Archery, Neck Oil & Top Soil
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 als...
Nintendos, trackers & slime
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eye masks, long drives & big cats
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 incl...
Shoplifting, sheaths & the tip challenge
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Double yellows, cables & turkeys
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Teabags, gargoyles & multiple slanders [LIVE]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil, Chris and James unite in London to record their first ever live show! Expect academic thought experiments, tech mishaps and loads of slander. T...
Swears, tailors & birds of prey
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Spider-goats, birthdays & the cursed mushroom
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil’s spending his birthday studying conflict, James is showing off about his kitchen skills and Chris poses an impossible question which leaves t...
Awards, toilet seats & punctuality
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are torn apart by success. James yearns to hold the trophy, Chris anoints the new Dune and Sunil isn't putting the seat down. Listen up, dwee...
Kirby, scams & sticky toffee pudding trifle
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil’s been gorging on another decadent dessert and Chris has an embarrassing confession which sends Producer James into a censorious frenzy. The l...
Blue Monday, perfume & necromancy
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the first Rural Concerns of 2025! Sunil’s scared of the dark, Chris is a slave to his criminal impulses and Producer James wants to ...
Chris and Producer James: Dad Time
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Producer James catch-up in the festive gap between proper episodes to discuss being dads. Normal service resumes next week!
Spice, babes & Tiny Tim
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by a very special guest for this merry festive episode! James is having a snowball, Chris ponders intergalactic travel and is it t...
Pianos, Christmas markets & TikTokers
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has made a new friend, Sunil doesn’t understand car insurance and James gets a telling off. Plus, the boys also discuss what tattoos they’ll...
Carpets, premieres & marginal gains
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil promotes a new cable, a film and basically anything that isn't his own podcast. Meanwhile, Chris is getting some new carpet and James has a bone...
Treason, hoovers & more town planning
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Sunil's latent megalomania manifests again itself this week - yes it's more town planning chat. (Producer James wrote this week's blurb). ...
Death cleaning, battery care & weddings
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris provides some top tips for organising a wedding, Sunil talks about power banks and Producer James holds a grudge against working people. In othe...
Dungeness, jet office & personal drones
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris’ advice puts a friend in a tough spot, Sunil visits the silliest office ever and James continues to be smug about his internet speed test. The...
Vibes, recycling & censorship
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Sunil go boots in on the biggest political podcast of the age which makes Producer James incredibly nervous. The lads also read a letter fro...
Community pub, Euston & ouija board etiquette
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives us the lowdown on a newly opened countryside pub, Sunil reveals a secret about the most chaotic rail terminus in London and much to Produc...
Oddballs, seasonal drinks & Lord Patel
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a topsy turvy episode as Chris is in London and Sunil’s been to the countryside! The lads discuss troublemakers, Pumpkin Spice lattes and jus...
Threats, fit listeners & Farmer Buggerton
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer Buggerton returns to teach Sunil all about competitive leek growing. Can Chris keep it together and will James chill out about death threats? S...
Wrestling, secret chocolate & a dead mouse
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil meets a horse, Chris relives his high octane stag do and Producer James has some pertinent thoughts about Malteasers. Meanwhile, Sunil is still ...
Warhammer 40k, the church & leeks
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil talks about crushing his enemies whilst eating flapjacks, Chris reports back from the Leek Club AGM and the lads discuss the challenges facing C...
Gravel, village pubs & the sight
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris reveals his dad’s a paranormal tuning fork, Sunil takes receipt of a metric ton of gravel and Producer James could make Christmas boring. Easi...
The Kynren, basements & cupboards within cupboards
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil's being haunted, Producer James remembers the time some bloke lived in his basement and Chris has been celebrating Englishness. The lads also co...
Cleaning, snakes & puns
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil has an update about an exciting new product in the dairy category, Chris has been cleaning and Producer James lives in a prison of puns. The lad...
Air beans, man milk & a dog on a surfboard
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mil...
2 day hangovers, scotch eggs & lazy taxi drivers
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Noms, monsters & dashcams
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Strictly, Sean & a very topless producer
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bonus | Edinburgh Fringe Special
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Producer James is on a Family Holiday and Sunil is vaping.
Bowls, boundaries & a heartfelt apology
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil hits the bowling green, Producer James continues to stoke regional division and Chris accelerates into corners. The lads also read a stinging le...
Cinema etiquette, chefs & the importance of professionalism
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 patie...
Cuckoos, garlic vape & Chris’ manifesto
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil reveals his love for the television series Entourage, Producer James talks about deviant European toilets and Chris wishes his son well. The lad...
Countryside Simulator | The Duke’s Dinner
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Sunil survive in the countryside long enough to make his appointment with the Duke and his lovely wife, Countess Shanella Fortardo? Chris immerses...
Power surges, Triple Chocolate Crunch & dongles
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The parents race, virtual reality & big old weird balls
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it wrong for a man to fill a machine with his love? This is the existential question facing Sunil as he dons an Oculus Rift in pursuit of digital p...
Lamb nuggets, udders & stolen doughnuts
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris asks if he’s a good man, Producer James moans about his rating average and Sunil can’t get his head around the size of those udders. The boy...
Spit, automatons & the cursed roundabout
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back and they’re talking about cars! In this ep Sunil refuses to apologise to mums with prams, Chris says ‘doubloon’ loads and Prod...
Power banks, mystery worm & the return of Farmer Buggerton
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil entertains an unexpected guest, Chris is one step closer to enacting some brutal countryside vengeance and Producer James had a really brilliant...
Camping, poolside lagers & Dr Oetker
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A midge-bitten Chris considers his family camping holiday, Producer James tries to sign his children up for national service and a very well rested Su...
Leased lines, concerned citizens & the goblin prince
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Blue Top milk! Chris’ silly life takes an even sillier tangent as he joins a guild of vigilantes, Sun...
3 wishes, CEX & the dazzling aurora
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of Rural Concerns is brought to you by The Horse Shop! As well as (finally) getting to grips with world politics, Sunil takes us through h...
The £34 haircut, lambing season & basement secrets
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunil, Chris and Producer James chat about expensive haircuts, male toxicity and Magic the Gathering. In what can only be described as an incredibly h...
Feature ceilings, spice & the devastating power of water
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a break from watching his dad decorating to get sentimental. Producer James launches the Internet Speed Test Leader Board and Sunil celebr...
The electrician, a celebrity admirer & web design
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads reunite for another dollop of high-octane middle-aged chat. In this episode; Chris has a new friend and Sunil sheds light on his life as a Po...
Balatro, Irish delicacies & rigid denim
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has a hot lead on discounted wristwatches, Sunil’s setting up a new business and Producer James evokes an exciting story about the workplace. ...
Tarns, quid peasants & larceny most foul
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sunil shares some shocking news, Chris talks about congealed dog discharge and Producer James absolutely bosses the Rural Concerns Qua...
Bonus | Dune 2, big tellies & launch week thank yous
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Sunil and Producer James are dropping a special bonus episode to celebrate the highly successful launch of Rural Concerns! Thanks for listening...
Airbnb, legends of poker & black Viagra
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a birthday special for the lads! Sunil’s wearing a little scarf, perhaps because he’s been hanging at BAFTA to promote Channel 4’s Alice ...
Nosey neighbours, city boy fight clubs & bats
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back with another steaming helping of two top lads having a chat and that. In this episode Chris talks libellously about the pensioners i...
Jogging bottoms, to-do lists & death
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Rural Concerns; a long-distance catch-up between Chris Cantrill and Sunil Patel. In this maiden episode they introduce themselves (several ...
Trailer | Rural Concerns
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join comedians Sunil Patel (Alice and Jack, Channel 4) and Chris Cantrill (Icklewick FM, BBC Radio 4) for their regular catch-up as they try to mainta...