Back to Earth
Definitely Human
Fashion Designer Charlie May has escaped city life and gone back to her roots as a West Country farmer. Join her each week as she learns the basics of living sustainably, grows her own fruit, veg and wine, delves into her family’s history, and comes up with alarmingly ambitious plans to modernise the farm and ensure its survival. From fashion to farming, there's got to be some transferable skills, right?
Back to Earth is a Definitely Human production. Visit www.DefinitelyHuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows. You can follow us on Twitter @HumanDefinitely for updates, and support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/DefinitelyHuman.
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Dam Girl
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06/17/22 • 19 min
The beaver fancast is back baby! Join me as I journey to the far away land of “Cornwall” to interview Chris Jones of the Beaver Trust. I’ll be learning more about our semiaquatic tree chomping friends, marvelling at the woodland paradise they’ve created and finding the perfect pond for my own beavers to live (one day!).
You can follow Back to Earth on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast, on Twitter @backtoearthpod and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie. And check out our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman
Beaver Trust helps communities to welcome beavers back to Britain. Find out more at https://beavertrust.org
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One For the Dame
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07/29/22 • 19 min
That hideous scream is apparently normal! Join me as I take on a new (ad)venture! I’ll be grappling with a woolly delivery, tackling an immovable gate post, doing the worst accent you’ve ever heard in your life and reaching Boss level on the tractor.
You can follow Back to Earth on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast, on Twitter @backtoearthpod and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie. And check out our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman
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Busting Out of Hen Jail
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06/14/21 • 19 min
I’ve done it! I’ve finally done it! I’ve rescued and adopted some chickens! A huge thanks to the British Hen Welfare Trust for making my dreams come true. Join me as I take my feathered friends to their new home on the farm, to live out their retirement in comfort and safety. I’ll be checking in on the chooks, re-working the vinyard to get the soil P E R F E C T for the impending planting and taking a break from work to visit one of my favourite places in Devon.
#HASHTAGFARMLIFE is our Patreon exclusive after-show series. This week we drink wine and talk about chickens and the British Hen Welfare Trust. Also we read YOUR comments (if you commented)! https://www.patreon.com/definitelyhuman
You can adopt some hens too from British Hen Welfare Trust or donate and help support their cause here: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/
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You Grow Girl
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07/26/21 • 19 min
The wheat and barley is turning a golden shade of yellow, and harvest is on the horizon. Join me as I, a professional big girl farmer, attend my first Straw Sale. I’ll be observing my fellow farmers, visiting my uncle’s vegetable patch, discovering the secrets of great composting, letting sleeping hedgehogs lie and discussing the highs and lows of growing my own tomatoes.
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Everything I Got Wrong So Far (Part Four)
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08/09/21 • 19 min
Episode twenty baby! I am unstoppable! Join me for an extra large helping of humble pie as mum reviews my performance in the last four episodes of the podcast. I’ll be flaunting my ignorance of baby swans and girl cows, defending my immaculate/impractical farmer fashion and sharing the secrets of the mysterious chiggy pig!
#HASHTAGFARMLIFE is our Patreon exclusive after-show series. This week we drink wine and talk about harvest time. Also we read YOUR comments (if you commented)! https://www.patreon.com/definitelyhuman
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Everything I Got Wrong So Far (Part Five)
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09/13/21 • 19 min
Would you look at the time, it’s Charlie-getting-schooled o’clock! Join me for another exciting instalment of Mum Chat. I’ll be complaining about my spoiled little chicken babies, reminiscing about super athlete Dave “Could be a Problem” May AKA the James Bond of farming AKA my dad, and finding out why we needed two fire engines on the farm this weekend!
#HASHTAGFARMLIFE is our Patreon exclusive after-show series. This week we drink wine and talk about herding sheep. Also we read YOUR comments (if you commented)! https://www.patreon.com/definitelyhuman
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Tales from the Farm
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10/31/22 • 16 min
Greetings traveller! Come, gather around the campfire for a terrifying tale of... General farm maintenance? OK I don’t have anything spooky to say this year! Join me for a season's greetings and a quick update on the farm! I’ll be revealing who or what haunts the hedgerows, dismayed at the size of my tiny munchkin pumpkins and feeding my hungry and excitable new rescue chickens!
You can follow Back to Earth on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast, on Twitter @backtoearthpod and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie. And check out our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman
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Snowdrops Before Spring
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03/17/23 • 19 min
Winter is over! Join me as I “march” into springtime! Get it? March? I’ll be finalising my pumpkin patch prep, curbing my ambition for multiple business ideas and travelling to Exmoor (and dragging David along with me) to discover the secrets of Snowdrop Valley.
You can follow Back to Earth on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast, on Twitter @backtoearthpod and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie. And check out our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman
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Attacking the Attic-ing
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08/25/23 • 19 min
I’m too hot and pregnant to be toiling in the fields! Join me as I retreat to the cool, dark shadows of the attic! I’ll be spending the day with mum, searching for ancient baby toys, uncovering paperwork, articles and foodstamps, learning about grandfather, war and wool and getting a glimpse at dad’s school life.
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Catch the Pigeon
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08/23/21 • 18 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Back to Earth have?
Back to Earth currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does Back to Earth cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Personal Journals, Documentary and Society & Culture.
What is the most popular episode on Back to Earth?
The episode title 'Busting Out of Hen Jail' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Back to Earth?
The average episode length on Back to Earth is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Back to Earth released?
Episodes of Back to Earth are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Back to Earth?
The first episode of Back to Earth was released on Mar 29, 2021.
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