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Shantycast!

@dockyarddogs

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 5

Ahoy and welcome to Shantycast! A sea shanty podcast from the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI City of London Tower Station shanty band – blending maritime music, naval history, and pub banter. Learn the story behind classic shanties, sing along with the chorus, hear updates from the RNLI’s Tower Station on the Thames, discover salty sayings, sample the Ale of the Podcast, and enjoy a good bashing of Boney. Join us in keeping sea songs alive – pint in hand and voices loud.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicHistory
20/10/2025
#95
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicHistory
19/10/2025
#66
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicHistory
18/10/2025
#57
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicHistory
17/10/2025
#47

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https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc?si=6937ebf8f8644be1
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Ep 1: Nelson’s Blood – Learn our first shanty, RNLI Tower intro & salty sayings

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, July 6, 2025 • Duration 24:01

Ahoy! Welcome aboard the very first episode of Shantycast!

We kick things off with our signature shanty “Nelson’s Blood” – discover its history, learn the chorus, and sing along with us.

We have an RNLI Tower Station update (live from the pub, naturally), we share a round of Ale of the Podcast, reveal some salty sailor sayings, and take our first swing at bashing Boney (Napoleon, that is).

Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping sea songs alive, pint in hand and voices loud.

⚓ Follow, rate & share to join the chorus. And if you fancy starting your own RNLI shanty band – get in touch!

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Ep 2: South Australia – Tower Run, ale of the week, salty sayings & bashing Boney

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Duration 25:05

Ahoy and welcome to Episode 2 of Shantycast!

This week, we tackle the capstan classic “South Australia” – learn the chorus, sing along, and find out why it’s a favourite opener for the Dockyard Dogs.

We raise a glass of this episode’s Ale of the Podcast, decode a few more salty sailor sayings, and bring you updates from the RNLI’s Tower Station – including gigs we’ve just played, what’s coming up, and our team’s upcoming run up London’s tallest tower (yes, really).

Plus: we meet another of the Dogs, and of course, we end with a rousing bash of Bonaparte.

🎶 Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping sea songs alive, pint in hand and voices loud.

⚓ Support the RNLI: https://rnli.org/donate
📸 Follow us: @dockyarddogs
🐕 Fancy starting your own RNLI shanty band? Get in touch!

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Ep 3: Drunken Sailor – Live from Wilderness Gathering, ale of the podcast & festival tales

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 18:26

Ahoy and welcome to Episode 3 of Shantycast!

This week we’re recording from the Wilderness Gathering Festival, where the Dockyard Dogs performed the classic “Drunken Sailor” and kept the shanty spirit rolling off-stage too.

We bring you a festival edition of the Ale of the Podcast, swap stories from the field, and share the joy of meeting so many wonderful people who stopped by for a chat (and a chorus!).

Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping sea songs alive, pint in hand and voices loud.

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Ep 4: Leave Her Johnny – this episode, we've tried jingles!

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 25:25

Ahoy and welcome to Episode 4 of Shantycast!

This week’s shanty is the timeless “Leave Her Johnny” – the traditional song sailors sang at the end of a long voyage. We’ll teach you the chorus, share the story behind it, and finish with a rousing version from the Dogs.

All served up with the usual pub banter, laughs, and plenty of chorus lines you can join in with.

🎶 Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping sea songs alive, pint in hand and voices loud.

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Ep 5: Live at We Have Ways Fest – Shanties, Spitfires and Rifle Drills

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 24:39

Ahoy and welcome to Episode 5 of Shantycast!

This time the Dockyard Dogs set sail for We Have Ways Fest, bringing sea shanties to the frontline of history. In this special episode, you’ll hear live performances from the festival, plenty of pub-style banter, and the joy of singing together with a crowd.

Thank you to We Have Ways of Making You Talk from Goalhanger for having us - and letting us record.

Plus - we warm up the crowd for a SPITFIRE

🎶 Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping sea songs alive, pint in hand and voices loud.

📸 Follow us: @dockyarddogs

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