
Just how prepared for an apocalyptic event are Richard Prideaux and Callum McInerney-Riley?In light of the recent government push to ready the country for a 3-day disruption, the guys compare notes on readiness within their households.What starts as an audit of food, water, power and medicine rapidly becomes Schrödinger's generator, catastrophic sat-nav dependence, industrial quantities of baby wipes, home-grown quinoa, riverbank tomatoes and an increasingly unnecessary discussion about who would make the best emergency meal.Happy hundredth episode.CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.uk Edited and Produced by Amy Green.Useful linksSideCountrySupport SideCountry on PatreonUK Government: Be Ready for emergenciesNational Cyber Security Centre: Smart devices in the homeParks Canada: The Franklin ExpeditionRay Dalio: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order DISCLAIMERViews are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily represent SideCountry, its presenters, contributors, partners or sponsors. For general information and entertainment only. Laws, seasons, access and guidance change; check official sources, obtain permission and act within your competence.
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