Something a little different. A mixtape filled with folk punk, protest folk and a couple of sea shanties for good measures. Stitched together with samples from across the board to brighten up those long rides home after a hard day in the fields.

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Episode 36 - Sab Van Mixtape, Vol. 1

Part 2 of Gizzie's chat with Mel Broughton. This time Mel shares his experiences as a hunt saboteur both in his early days and since he's been released from prison, and talk about how sabs have long been the backbone of the UK's animal rights movement. There's also a bit of shit-talking about today's so-called 'vegans'. Hosted by Gizzie Rascal. Produced by Aggy T. Closing song is "Boxing Day" by Rob Johnson.

Episode 35: Mel Broughton (Part 2)

Mel Broughton's activity has spanned the animal rights spectrum. He's most familiar as a face of SPEAC and SPEAK, the anti-vivisection campaigns. However, he also has a long history with hunt sabotage. In this first of two parts, Gizzie Rascal talks to Mel about his background, time with the SPEAC/SPEAK campaigns and the scourge of undercover coppers. Hosted by Gizzie Rascal. Produced by Aggy T. - SPEAK website: https://speakcampaigns.org/ - SPEAK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakCampaign - Undercover Research Group's article on SPEAK: https://undercoverresearch.net/2016/07/13/the-case-of-gary-r-abigail-l/ Closing song is "ACAB" by ZillaKami.

Episode 34: Mel Broughton(Part 1)

Lancashire Hunt Sabs tackle some of the most difficult sabbing terrain in this country. However, the hills and fells of the Lake District aren't all negative: they also offer a number of tactical advantages to sabs. And that's essential because the fell packs targeted by the Lancashire group are particularly gruesome and bloodthirsty. We chatted to Duncan from the group to find out more. Hosted by Gizzie Rascal. Produced by Aggy T. - Lancashire Hunt Sabs Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/lancashire.huntsabs - Stop Hunting on the Nation's Land Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Stop-Hunting-on-the-Nations-Land-110530057004500 - Scum Remover episode with National Dis-Trust here: https://scumremover.wordpress.com/2019/03/19/episode-12-national-dis-trust/ Closing song is "Deceptive Ideals" by Polemic.

Episode 33: Lancashire Hunt Sabs

Melbourne sabs were one of the first groups this podcast spoke to, way back in 2018. A lot has happened since then. Gizzie Rascal caught up with the group to learn more about how things have changed, progressed and gone horribly right or wrong. At the time of recording, Australia's hunting season was about to begin; at the time of publishing, the coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to all such activities. The immediatre future of hunting in the country - as in the UK - is uncertain. But this episode should nonetheless be an interesting listen. - Melbourne Hunt Saboteurs Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneHuntSabs/ Opening song is "Baptism" by Crystal Castles. Closing song is "Gates of Hell" by Antagonist AD.

Episode 32: Melbourne Hunt Saboteurs

I spoke to Mendip Hunt Sabs, a relatively new group that nonetheless has carved a name out for itself in difficult circumstances. It almost solely takes on the Mendip Farmers Hunt, which is beloved by Tory psuedo-gent and Ian Bone's favourite father, Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Episode 31: Mendip Hunt Sabs

Traps and snares are all too common within hunt country. You'll no doubt have come across loads of them while sabbing, and likely when spending non-sab time in the countryside as well. I was interested to learn more bout them from someone that specialises in the intentions and effects of these devices, so I contacted Simon from the National Anti-Snaring Campaign to hear what he had to say. - The National Anti-Snaring Campaign website has photos of many trap and snare designs. - Against Corvid Traps website. - Moorland Monitors has good videos on different types of traps on its Facebook page.

Episode 30: Traps and Snares

Gizzie Rascal speaks to a sab experienced in drone piloting to find out more about how they could effective in sabotaging hunts. Closing song is "Berkshire Cunt" by Conflict.

Episode 29: The Drone

In which Gizzie Rascal speaks to Giacomo Giorgi, director of new documentary On the Wild Side. The film takes an on-the-ground look at anti-hunting and anti-poaching movements around the world. People and groups around the world may be separated by tens, hundreds or thousands of miles, but they are all taking action against animal oppression. On the Wild Side includes a section on hunt sabs in the UK, and we spend some time talking about this part of the film. - On the Wild Side website: https://www.onthewildsideinitiative.com - On the Wild Side Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewildsideinitiative/ - On the Wild Side Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthewildsideinitiative/ - Which Side podcast episode featuring Tommy Knowles (for reference, as the audio no longer works): https://whichsidepodcast.com/tommy-knowles-wildlife-defence-league/ Closing song is "They Like to Kill" from the On the Wild Side soundtrack. Kindly provided by Java Films / FM Records.

Episode 28: On The Wild Side

In which Gizzie Rascal speaks to Frank from Hunt Saboteurs Ireland. This new network of groups is just taking off, so we got in at the ground floor to learn more about the groups involved and what hunting is like in the country. Closing song is "The Hunt (The Saboteurs Revenge)" by The Apostles.

Episode 27: Hunt Saboteurs Ireland

As they sat in a hedge, someone from Underground Badger Syndicate spoke to us about life in the badger cull zones. We looked at what a cull sab's daily routine might look like, what motivates badger murderers, and why one farmer basically sabotaged himself. - Donate to Underground Badger Syndicate via Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/fuckthecull1 - Underground Badger Syndicate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undergroundbadgersyndicate/ - Underground Badger Syndicate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anarcho_badger - Underground Badger Syndicate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergroundbadgersyndicate/ - Promo video by the group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQxbGFWj2dA - Read more about prisoner Matthias here: https://www.cotizup.com/cagnotteantirepression Closing song is "Slaughter of the Innocents" by Toni Bunnell.

Episode 26: Underground Badger Syndicate

This episode looks at fell hunting, or hunting foxes on foot in Cumbria and Wales. Gizzie Rascal caught up with Paul of the North Went Hunt Saboteurs Association once again to find out more about this localised form of fox hunting and some of the unique tactics required to sab it. Please visit the webpage for a full list of active fell packs in England and Wales today. Closing song is "Hunt the Hunters" by Love and Liberate.

Episode 25: Fell Hunting

In which Gizzie Rascal continues speaking to Simon, chair of the HSA, and diverse a little bit from the mechanics of the committee. Amongst other things we talked about shooting, a total ban on hunting, the League Against Cruel Sports, and fighting oppression on all fronts. Apologies for the popping, clicking and skipping in the audio. Hunt Saboteurs Association website here: https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/ Closing song is "This Green, Unpleasant Land" by Roughneck Riot.

Episode 24: Hunt Saboteurs Association (Part 2)

After a year and a half, we finally spoke with the Hunt Saboteurs Association itself. In the first of this two-part episode with chair Simon, we cover the role of the HSA committee and a brief overview of its history. - Hunt Saboteurs Association website: https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/ Closing song is "Out of Touch" by Revulsion.

Episode 23 - Hunt Saboteurs Association (Part 1)

In which Gizzie Rascal spoke to Lynn Sawyer about her time as part of the hunt, what it was like to leave, and the state of hunting today. This conversation covers a lot of ground including badgers, HIT's fox cubs case, and why hunting is a dying pastime. Settle in.

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