Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Our World This Week
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| An End of an Era? Our Big Canal Decision | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:52:34 | |
After eight years of cruising, we’ve made a big decision. A letter from the Canal and River Trust pushed us to rethink how we live aboard. We’ve taken on a mooring on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal — not to settle permanently, but to slow down and protect the life we’re building with our allotment and creative work. We talk rain, blossom, spinning, sheds, funding for the canals, and finding contentment without constantly chasing miles. Sometimes freedom means moving less. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Noises in the Night & Reasons We Didn’t Choose Normal | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:46:50 | |
This week was meant to be simple. It wasn’t. Noises in the night, allotment chaos and conversations about why a “normal” life never really suited us. This episode wanders through shed talk, dogs aboard, nightime storms and the joy of choosing freedom — with a laugh never far behind. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cranes and Boats and Drains | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:44:05 | |
Happy New Year Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Where Does Father Xmas Get Off? | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
Merry Christmas everyone. This week we talk about Fran's return, the vicar who tells the truth, our presents and ringing the changes. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What The Dickens'? | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
What Dickens novel are we reading this December? Find out and read along with us. We talk AI, Hadrian's Wall, Motorhoming and Books. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Life's a Beach | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:39:37 | |
What has it meant for us to lose one of our faithful dogs? Walk with us along Rhossili Beach on the Welsh Coast. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No Pumpkins On This Boat. | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:29:58 | |
We talk Halloween, Fran's new toy and we're all sentimental over old songs. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Taylor Swift in a Charity Shop? | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:30:01 | |
In this episode we celebrate 5 years of married bliss and Fran reveals where she buys her fashion. YouTube and its algorithms, how does it affect our channnel? And why Rich loves an early night. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is There a Doctor in the House? | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:29:03 | |
This week we talk about the frustration of seeing a doctor when you're continuously on the move and topics including Curlew's, how we power our boat and living on a really short canal. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No Freebies Here! No indeed. | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
We're back after way too long (again) with a new podcast hosting provider and a fresh start. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Naked Ladies and Gaffer Tape | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
What does The Smiths mean to Rich and why are we talking about naked ladies and Gaffer Tape? What are we planning to do in our shd and why can't Fran swallow bancmange? It's all revealed in this podcast. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ultimate Journeys and Letting Go of Stuff | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:48:53 | |
In this episode we talk about our ultimate dream journeys — the physical ones and the inner ones that change how we live. Rich explores the idea of going minimalist with tech: what would we really keep if we stripped everything back to essentials? Meanwhile, Fran takes us back to her childhood, reminiscing about wandering around London alone at just ten years old. You cand send us an email to: info@floatingourboat.com Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Before the Year Closes. Our Kind of Christmas | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:25:04 | |
Possibly our last podcast of 2025. We chat about our Christmas preparations, how we actually spend the day itself, and what really matters to us at this time of year. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Weaver, The Rant, and The Really Grumpy Dog | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:35:48 | |
In this episode we talk of the gentle start to the day and how it set the tone for the morning. Rich shares his thoughts (and frustrations) about the greenwashing surrounding solar farms, while Fran catches us up on a very busy week of weaving ahead of an upcoming Christmas fair. We also share a few podcasts we’ve been enjoying recently, and of course, Archie the spaniel makes an appearance in his usual slightly grumpy way. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We're In a Bit of a Pickle | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:38:21 | |
We start with a particularly sharp jar of pickled onions and quickly move into reminiscing about our childhood food traditions and the performance of Sunday Tea and memorable family dishes. We talk about World Television Day and the move from three fixed channels to democratized, on-demand viewing. We also check in on the allotment after the season's first major frost, exploring the rapid shift in the garden and our struggles with the 'no-dig' approach. Finally, we challenge ourselves with a taste test of some preserved goods, including pickled nasturtium seeds. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Oh No, November! | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:44:05 | |
This week on Floating Our Boat, we drift through all sorts of topics: the mighty River Severn, the magic of winter murmurations, Fran’s well-deserved moan about Black Friday, Rich’s fascination with Samuel Pepys’ diary, a chat about climate change, and a slightly ridiculous musical quiz that puts Fran’s knowledge to the test. https://floatingourboat.com You can support us through: patreon.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Uncultivated Mind | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:46:26 | |
Join us for a ramble through our award-winning allotment garden's woes, wins and beyond. We have a good moan about the F-word (and social media), and discuss everything from canal water shortages to our struggle with mosquitos and this year's hot, hot summer. We’ll also be sharing what we're reading now and how many books we’ve managed to get through this year, or not. Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SPECIAL EDITION: Why We're Still Living This Life After 7 Years! Special Episode With Haven Knox-Johnston | 22 May 2025 | 01:10:28 | |
Dive into the joys of narrowboat life with us and Paul from Haven Knox-Johnston. In this, the first of our new season, we share our exciting journey, top tips, and why we’re still loving every moment after 7 years on the water. Join us for an upbeat chat filled with inspiration and practical advice! https://www.havenkj.com https://floatingourboat.com https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Make sure you're subscribed! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: You can support our efforts here: Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||