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A Pint With Nature

A Pint With Nature

By Sorrell Cowen and Elliot Bairstow

Does what it says on the tin. Two nature enthusiasts (and some special guests) chatting about the wonders of nature over a drink or two. Sit back, relax, and join us to discover fascinating trivia about our natural world.
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Silk Road

A Pint With NatureDec 08, 2023

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Silk Road

Silk Road

Another month, another episode. This time, we cover all the animals that simply produce silk - and believe us, there's a lot of them! Sit back, relax, and join us as we silkily spin through the world of this fascinating material.

Dec 08, 202352:54
Beavertown

Beavertown

After a WHOLE YEAR, we finally managed to get another episode out - thank the maker! And for the halfway point of Season III, who better to get on the show than the beaver lover himself - Mr Jamie Goddard. Grab a pint of Beavertown, and join us in this conversation all about beavers and their builder friends.

Oct 27, 202353:16
LeffeGaarden

LeffeGaarden

Oh my days it's finally here, only 10 months later....welcome back you lovely listeners! To continue Season 3, we decided that we couldn't make our mind up, so combined some of our favourite plantiest beers - Leffe and Hoegaarden. Sit back and kick back with a couple brewskis, as we talk all things plants, from the oranges of Brazil to venus fly traps of North Carolina.

Oct 12, 202245:26
Festive Star

Festive Star

It's a very merry Christmas! Our first festive special is here, and what better to base it on than all the animals associated with Christmas this year! Sit back, grab some Northern Monk Festive Stars, and get in the Christmas spirit with this one-of-a-kind holiday special.

Dec 24, 202141:32
Planet Pale

Planet Pale

This time, we look at the broader issues our planet faces, most notably climate change. Sitting back with a few BrewDog Planet Pale cans, we try our best to stay on topic, and talk about how the world is changing around us.

Dec 18, 202148:25
Blandford Fly

Blandford Fly

The A Pint With Nature team are back for Season 3!!!! We are off to a flying start with this episode as well, as we delve deeper into the world of flies and all their insect friends. Sit back, grab a pint of Blandford Fly, and make sure your seatbelt is fastened, it's going to be a bumpy flight!

Oct 08, 202137:29
Life & Death

Life & Death

The Season 2 finale is upon us! This time, the team talk about the beginnings and the ends of life, and just how interesting some of these processes are. As Season 2 has a peaceful death, it only symbols the birth of Season 3 soon! But for now, come learn about how many fascinating species are brought in and taken out of this world (and grab yourself a few Life & Death beers while you're at it!).

Jul 14, 202143:24
Dark Star

Dark Star

Shooting off world, we are joined by dabbling astrophysicist Tenniel Cowen (brother of host Sorrell would you believe), as we talk about the possibilities of nature existing elsewhere in the Universe. Come join us on this journey into the depths of space, to see if there really is any life out there.

Jul 05, 202136:55
Siren

Siren

ALERT! A brand new episode of A Pint With Nature is here! This time we talk about the loudest animals and the weirdest alarm calls in nature. It really is quite alarming...sit back, relax, and grab yourself a Siren beer, as we see who can shout the loudest about this group of interesting wildlife.

Jun 25, 202135:11
Desperados

Desperados

The name might suggest we are getting a bit desperate for ideas, but we haven't even begun to scratch the surface yet! This week we are joined by the famous Dutch ecologist, Tijmen de Lorm. Join us as we talk about some of the less hopeful, more desperate, endangered animals of the world. There is always hope at the end of the tunnel however...

Jun 19, 202145:05
Tiger

Tiger

The team are back again, this time with a few pints of Tiger lager. Come and roar with laughter with us, as we talk about one of nature's largest furry felines.

Jun 11, 202130:55
Super "Beck's"

Super "Beck's"

Joined by fellow biologist Aidan James, this week the team look at South Africa, a biodiversity hotspot of life. The seatbelt sign is on, so strap in, and come fly with us to to South Africa, to see what fascinating wildlife exists there. (The shop ran out of Superbock, so we have made a credible substitution...).

May 28, 202146:53
Sol

Sol

Conversation is getting hot this week, so don't desert us. That's right! The A pint with nature team are discussing the driest of topics: deserts. Of course, we wouldn't want to get dehydrated so we've brought a few Sol beers to enjoy along the way. 

May 14, 202139:15
Bear Island

Bear Island

With a couple cold Bear Island IPAs, the team try get their bearings as they explore the fascinating world of bears.

May 07, 202130:29
Altitude

Altitude

Enjoying a few ice cold Altitude Pale Ales, the team climb high to talk about the life that exists in the mountains and at the high altitudes on Earth.

Apr 30, 202133:59
Kingfisher

Kingfisher

Something smells fishy in the Season 2 opener, as we do not discuss kingfishers. Instead, the team talk about the kings of the oceans, rivers and lakes: fish! Sit back, grab a drink, and come swim with us, in the world of our fishy friends.

Apr 23, 202133:41
Corona Extra

Corona Extra

Season 1 Finale! The team are joined by fellow biologist and beer lover Andrew Edmonds, to look back over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic and chat about the interesting effects the outbreak has had on nature itself.

Apr 02, 202137:31
Lost

Lost

With a case of Lost Lagers, Elliot and Sorrell go back in time as they talk about the amazing extinct animals that have been lost along the way.

Mar 26, 202133:36
Hiver

Hiver

Joined this week by honey enthusiast Hugo Koide, the team gets buzzed as they talk about the fascinating topic of bees and wasps. 

Mar 19, 202132:22
Hop House

Hop House

With a couple hop houses, Elliot and Sorrell hop into a chat about the hopping and jumping animals of nature.

Mar 12, 202128:59
Clwb Tropica

Clwb Tropica

Joined this week by ecologist and photojournalist Celina Chien, the team attempt to stay afloat as they go swimming down the rivers of Tropical Forests.

Mar 03, 202135:56
Crabbie's

Crabbie's

A few ginger beers later, Elliot and Sorrell claw their way through all things crabs and crustaceans.

Feb 19, 202126:31
Spitfire

Spitfire

Conversation heats up, as Elliot and Sorrell try to scale the topic of volcanoes.

Feb 12, 202126:45
BrewDOG

BrewDOG

Sipping peacefully on a couple of Brewdog beers, Elliot and Sorrell go barking up the wrong tree whilst discussing dogs and their relatives.

Feb 04, 202129:06
Cobra

Cobra

Sitting back with a few cobras, Elliot and Sorrell slither into the world of snakes.
Jan 27, 202128:07
Pilot

Pilot

Elliot and Sorrell attempt to stay on topic, discussing nature's very own pilots: Birds.

Jan 19, 202124:56