Best Blue Bird Café Podcasts (2025)

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Deep cleans, compost & secret handshakes 45:30

3d ago45:30

45:30

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 romantically entangled with a robot. Also, can we just give a shout out to all the lovely ladies? Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to the London Podcast Show TONIGHT! You can watch Chris’ …

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Popes, town criers & horses 44:20

10d ago44:20

44:20

Post-Conclave, the lads celebrate the appointment of Pope Leo XIV. Chris wants to put pictures up in peoples’ houses without consent, James mistakenly believes he has taste and Sunil has never seen a horse working. Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to the London Podcast Show on 20th May (i.e. next Tuesday!) You can watch Chris’ Ed…

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Software, attics & transition lenses 49:30

17d ago49:30

49:30

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 you to know he's a ‘quite good at it person’. Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to the London Podcast Show on 20th May. We’re also playing Manchester’s Fairfield Social Club on 22nd …

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Pee, proxies & pannatones 40:08

24d ago40:08

40:08

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 his leek trench. The lads also hit upon an ingenious marketing campaign, the only thing they’re missing is a duelling pistol… Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to the London Podcast…

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Cycling, side eye & dead dads 46:43

1M ago46:43

46:43

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 for ages and James thinks he’s great for cycling all the time. Also, can we please stop having a go at the Victorians? Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to the London Podcast Show on…

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Char siu, humidity & sartorial elegance 41:05

1M ago41:05

41:05

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 from the wife of a gamer turned first-time gardener. Want to see the lads live? Rural Concerns is coming to Manchester’s Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets are already selling fast so grab…

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Poop, dandelions & the Sun Room 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

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 that a new bedroom brings new problems. Heavy is the crown and all that. Rural Concerns Live is coming to Manchester’s Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets are already selling fast so grab…

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Dad-law, chips & cafe culture 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

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 S…

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First Birthday Shenanigans! 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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 H…

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Archery, Neck Oil & Top Soil 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

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?…

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Nintendos, trackers & slime 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

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 ab…

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Eye masks, long drives & big cats 43:05

3M ago43:05

43:05

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? Dr…

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Shoplifting, sheaths & the tip challenge 49:35

3M ago49:35

49:35

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 [email protected]. You can now listen to the second half of ou…

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Double yellows, cables & turkeys 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

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 R…

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Teabags, gargoyles & multiple slanders [LIVE] 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

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. Chr…

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Swears, tailors & birds of prey 36:45

4M ago36:45

36:45

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…

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Spider-goats, birthdays & the cursed mushroom 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

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, Easi…

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Awards, toilet seats & punctuality 43:24

4M ago43:24

43:24

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, dweebs! 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 (SE…

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Kirby, scams & sticky toffee pudding trifle 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Sunil’s been gorging on another decadent dessert and Chris has an embarrassing confession which sends Producer James into a censorious frenzy. The lads also read a letter from a lazy engineer. The lads will be back to shielding their vulnerabilities next week. Listen up, nerds! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award no…

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Blue Monday, perfume & necromancy 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

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 kick off the new year by dredging up the past. Sunil also gets very excited about a garden centre grotto and Chris gives us a rendition of Cicero’s thong song. You can email the lads your Rural Concerns…

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Chris and Producer James: Dad Time 25:17

5M ago25:17

25:17

Chris and Producer James catch-up in the festive gap between proper episodes to discuss being dads. Normal service resumes next week!By A Lovely Time Productions

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Spice, babes & Tiny Tim 46:08

5M ago46:08

46:08

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 too late for Sunil to learn the true meaning of Christmas? Chris is going on tour in February. Get your tickets, here! Do you have a Rural Concern? Email it to the lads: [email protected]. …

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Pianos, Christmas markets & TikTokers 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

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 get. Chris’ debut tour kicks off in February. Get your tickets, here! Drop us an email at [email protected] if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educ…

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Carpets, premieres & marginal gains 37:08

5M ago37:08

37:08

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 to pick. Also, we did an Internet Speed Test but forgot to actually say Chris' new stats. It was a mistake, but it does add a bit of dramatic tension for the next episode! Get your tickets to Chris’ …

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Treason, hoovers & more town planning 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

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). Some middle-aged radio chat leads to these cheeky boys auditioning for a prime time radio slot. Can you get fired from a job during the audition? It certainly seems so! And, yeah, some opinions on the c…

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Death cleaning, battery care & weddings 45:34

6M ago45:34

45:34

Chris provides some top tips for organising a wedding, Sunil talks about power banks and Producer James holds a grudge against working people. In other news, Chris is definitely working class and the lads discuss what happens when you die. A right laugh this one. Chris is taking his show on a tour of the UK! He’s heading to the Soho Theatre in Lond…

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Dungeness, jet office & personal drones 33:48

6M ago33:48

33:48

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 lads also discuss the logistics of having a personal drone. Chris is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show on a tour of the UK! He’s heading to the Soho Theatre from the 4th - 7th December, …

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Vibes, recycling & censorship 38:51

6M ago38:51

38:51

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 from a young lad who’s studying rubbish. This episode definitely is not a US election special! Catch Chris on tour! He’s taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show to Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Manc…

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Community pub, Euston & ouija board etiquette 42:47

7M ago42:47

42:47

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 Producer James’ chagrin, the lads agree to prioritise free speech over pleasing corporate overlords. The boys also read a letter from a young man who’s living the dream. We’re doing the first ever live edit…

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Oddballs, seasonal drinks & Lord Patel 35:25

7M ago35:25

35:25

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 just how many people need to die before Sunil can take up his rightful position as ruler of the British people. Quite a testosterone-y episode; there’s a bit too much swearing and James talks about his bowel…

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Threats, fit listeners & Farmer Buggerton 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

Farmer Buggerton returns to teach Sunil all about competitive leek growing. Can Chris keep it together and will James chill out about death threats? Spoiler alert: the answer to both is no. Huge news klaxon! We’re doing the first ever live edition of Rural Concerns on Saturday 1st February 2025 at The Bill Murray in London. Get your tickets here! D…

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Wrestling, secret chocolate & a dead mouse 40:03

7M ago40:03

40:03

Sunil meets a horse, Chris relives his high octane stag do and Producer James has some pertinent thoughts about Malteasers. Meanwhile, Sunil is still making his way through all that flapjack. Do you have a Rural Concern or city related query? Drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll discuss it respectfully and in great detail! Th…

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Warhammer 40k, the church & leeks 36:20

8M ago36:20

36:20

Sunil talks about crushing his enemies whilst eating flapjacks, Chris reports back from the Leek Club AGM and the lads discuss the challenges facing Chris’ local church through the prism of a popular tabletop strategy game about space soldiers fighting for survival in the far future. Do you have a Rural Concern or city related query? Drop us an ema…

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Gravel, village pubs & the sight 35:12

8M ago35:12

35:12

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. Easily the most chaotic start to an episode. Do you have a Rural Concern or countryside related query? Chris, Sunil and James would love to hear about it! Drop us an email at [email protected]. …

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The Kynren, basements & cupboards within cupboards 15:06

8M ago15:06

15:06

Sunil's being haunted, Producer James remembers the time some bloke lived in his basement and Chris has been celebrating Englishness. The lads also consider excellence in hospitality. If you want to learn more about the Kynren, head to their website! It’s also worth mentioning that the actors and crew are all drawn from the community which is nifty…

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Cleaning, snakes & puns 26:31

8M ago26:31

26:31

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 lads also discuss the optimum time to moisturise. Chris is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show on the road! His debut UK tour kicks off in London at the Soho theatre on the 19th and 20th of …

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Air beans, man milk & a dog on a surfboard 38:21

9M ago38:21

38:21

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…

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2 day hangovers, scotch eggs & lazy taxi drivers 33:04

9M ago33:04

33:04

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,…

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Noms, monsters & dashcams 30:56

9M ago30:56

30:56

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?By A Lovely Time Productions

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Strictly, Sean & a very topless producer 39:07

9M ago39:07

39:07

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!By A Lovely Time Productions

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Bonus | Edinburgh Fringe Special 18:12

9M ago18:12

18:12

Chris is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Producer James is on a Family Holiday and Sunil is vaping.By A Lovely Time Productions

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Bowls, boundaries & a heartfelt apology 40:02

10M ago40:02

40:02

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 hangou…

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Cinema etiquette, chefs & the importance of professionalism 36:38

10M ago36:38

36:38

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 economi…

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Cuckoos, garlic vape & Chris’ manifesto 42:01

10M ago42:01

42:01

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 …

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Countryside Simulator | The Duke’s Dinner 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

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, i…

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Power surges, Triple Chocolate Crunch & dongles 37:19

11M ago37:19

37:19

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 n…

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The parents race, virtual reality & big old weird balls 34:17

11M ago34:17

34:17

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 pleasure. When Producer James steps out for but a moment, Chris shares another of his long running feuds. What a stupid life this man leads. The lads also receive their first letter from Pudding, the R…

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Lamb nuggets, udders & stolen doughnuts 38:26

11M ago38:26

38:26

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 boys also officially kick off their feud with the REDACTED. Mild disclaimer: the second half of this ep gets quite meaty. Do you have a Rural Concern? Email [email protected] and we’ll read it ou…

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Spit, automatons & the cursed roundabout 34:28

11M ago34:28

34:28

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 Producer James proves he can park on sixpence. Please note, this is not an election special! You can now support this podcast on Patreon! That’s right, for less than the price of a pint of smelly London lager y…

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Power banks, mystery worm & the return of Farmer Buggerton 43:02

12M ago43:02

43:02

Sunil entertains an unexpected guest, Chris is one step closer to enacting some brutal countryside vengeance and Producer James had a really brilliant time editing this episode. Plus, Chris chimes the devised theatre bell to educate Sunil about the wonders of camping. You can now support this podcast on Patreon! That’s right, for less than the pric…

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