Explore every episode of the podcast The Simpler Life? with James & William
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton The Hedgehog Is Back! | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:58:28 | |
On a dusk dash to the polytunnel, Wiliam locked eyes with Elton, our rescued hedgehog, who we haven't seen since releasing him into our garden at the start of July. We are feeding him some cat food to help fatten him up for the big sleep. Stay tuned for updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Exploring Donegal & Finding SJPs Gaff (& William's Hungover) | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:46:56 | |
William has had too many margaritas (whoops) but motors on and does an ok job at talking. They discuss a recent trip to Donegal, finding Sarah Jessica Parker's house and James was at a wedding at Powerscort Hotel. This is the popcorn seasoning they put on the potatoes: FLAVACOL. Be caredful, it's wildly addictive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Bounty of Apples & Tomatoes | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:34:56 | |
Do James & William invest in an apple press? Do you like tomato sandwiches? Did they survive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trays, Wonderful Trays | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:36:27 | |
Have at least one tray in your house, it becomes indispensable. Lots going on in the Sunny South East over the next two weeks in relation to art and craft - get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Anatomy of a Sandwich | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:53:32 | |
The Currabinny Caravan is open; what's served is discussed in detail (perhaps a boring amount of detail). Come see us LIVE! at All Together Now, this Saturday at 4pm, in The Kitchen Press at Theatre of Food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| James' 36th Birthday, Currabinny Caravan Is Open (on Friday)! | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:47:41 | |
Is it a cattle trailer or a sheep trailer? Currabinny Caravan located here: https://www.instagram.com/shankillcastle/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cahersiveen, Skellig Michael & The Lost Car Key | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:58:30 | |
William James explore South Kerry and visit Skellig Michael for the first time. Started off great, ended in temporary disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introducing: Elton The Hedgehog | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:42:11 | |
Was William a disturbed teenager? Is he still disturbed? Will Elton the hedgehog become a permanent resident? Should James & William go to Easter Island? Is Cadbury Crunchie the best bar? Why is there so many questions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Currabinny Caravan: LOADING! | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:50:36 | |
Does James have a future career as a QVC lady presenter? The Currabinny Caravan has a new location and William is experimenting on a menu! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Frank The Frog Dead? | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:50:05 | |
The pond is thriving, but are frogs being murdered as a result? Has William pruned the tomato plants too aggressively? Do you have any WhatsApp rules? Let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| William & His Pet Snail | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:55:20 | |
We have a bat in the garden who's taking care of the flies, James is off to Charli XCX and William would rather be at at home with a book and his pet snail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A William Of All trades | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
Getting lit at The Whistlin' Donkeys, a recent visit to Cabu Cabins and William's new job. It's all go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Barcelona & The DART | 28 May 2025 | 00:59:21 | |
William tells us of a wedding he went to in Barcelona & James fills us in on how he turned the iconic fabric of the DART into a blazer for the VIP Style Awards. At the end, you'll also hear an interview with Trinity College's Biodiversity Officer Collie Ennis on why everyone should have a wildlife pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Paris & An Unexpected Visitor | 14 May 2025 | 00:43:09 | |
James discusses why he's in bits: Paris for the weekend with two giddy gays. Paris reccos: Printemps Haussmann (glam rooftop drinks & food, spectacular views) Hoxton Hotel (v nice, great area) Le Bistro Paul Bert (deslishhhh traditional french bistro food & great wine) Cheval Blanc (gorgeous hotel with stunning rooftop bar, gorgeous cocktails, great views - the staff have beautiful uniforms) Le Station – Gare des Mine (amazing techno-ish club with loads of gays - venue is amazing) Hotel Costes (soooo so beautiful, great food & cocktails) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Spooky Life... | 07 May 2025 | 00:46:28 | |
James & William discuss fears, the power of digestion walks and final call for the live show in Dublin! ALL ABOARD! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LIVE! From The Garden! | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
James & William are live from the garden! Can you hear the birds? The pond is filling and the tomatoes are planted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Donkey & Cart: Cruel Or Cool? | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:49:49 | |
William & James discuss their easter plans, colour swatching and G-G-Galway shopping. The name of the butcher is Grogan & Brown, Loughboy, Kilkenny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trying To Dilate Our Vocabulary | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:49:36 | |
They realise their vocabulary is worryingly limited, William is catering again and they ponder a shed/guesthouse for the garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Happy Birthday William! | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:52:47 | |
William is panicking about getting older, they met a contractor (!!!) and welcome to the first Kev's Corner segment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| You're Not A Man of God! | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:39:22 | |
James meets an icon of cinema (Crispina!), the cold press juicing continues and they both ponder how best to cook porchetta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flies & Moths & Ticks, Oh My! | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:52:22 | |
We're juicing, exploring the wider Sunny South East & dealing with an invasion of flies this week. Buckle in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Root Canal, Cholesterol & Swinging | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
Homophobia, tooth pain and high cholesterol - it's all happening this week on The Simpler Life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cocktail Hour | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:49:04 | |
Falling in love with Ireland again, making cocktail hour happen and how a night in the Merrion can solve anything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wild Garlic! Crocus! Spring! | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
James' norovirus lingers... but spring is here so there's that... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We're Back! | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:46:48 | |
We're back and we're going on tour! Come see us. Please xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part Two: Q&A Finale | 09 Jan 2025 | 01:13:48 | |
As a way to polish off season one, we decided to do a bumper Q&A sesh. See y'all soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part One: Q&A Finale | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:53:25 | |
As a way to polish off season one, we decided to do a bumper Q&A sesh. Part two out tomorrow! The Puglia project we mentioned: https://instagram.com/project_marts/?igsh=eG5qNzdmaXoyd2th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2025 Ins & Outs | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:52:53 | |
William & James discuss what they're dragging into 2025 and leaving in 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Christmas Gift Guide | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:49:38 | |
The big Christmas gift guide bonanza! Bit late maybe. For the last min shoppers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Stormy Life | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:41:49 | |
Storm Darragh rages through William & James' garden. The neighbours seem perplexed they don't have a generator... is this the country life the signed up for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Apples & Stationary | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:41:24 | |
Are William & James Jacob Rees-Mogg stans?! Listen to hear about their visit to an apple orchard a stationary haul and the gearing up for their live show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Job, Who Dis? + Thomas The Garlic Dip Guide | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:16:30 | |
William gets a new job, James goes to a 40th from heaven and you'll find a bonus episode of What Did You Eat This Week at the end! It's back from the dead! James chats to Thomas AKA Garlic Gip Guide about how important garlic dip is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hungover In Rome / Homegrown at Maxol Part Two | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:15:17 | |
Rome things (written by William, demanded by James): Day 1: Pastificio Guerra Trieste pizza Roma Day 2: Panificio Bonci Love Speciality Croissant Mercato Centrale Rimessa Roscioli Day 3: Marzapane Faro Coffee Speciality Pinsere pizza Trecca Roma Museums: Maxxi Macro This episode is brought to you by Maxol, proudly supporting local Irish food and drink producers with its Homegrown at Maxol programme. Pick up the 2024 winning Homegrown at Maxol produce in selected Maxol stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Big Fat Italian Wedding / Homegrown at Maxol Part One | 15 Nov 2024 | 01:01:34 | |
This podcast is brought to you by Maxol, proudly supporting local Irish food and drink producers with its Homegrown at Maxol programme. Pick up the 2024 winning Homegrown at Maxol produce in selected Maxol stores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Voicemail Needed | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:45:21 | |
William and James discuss voicemails, LGBTQ+ bits, their new feta-loving resident & if it's OK to hand out vegan chocolate to trick or treaters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coming Out As Bi-County | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:50:04 | |
William and James ponder where they TRULY live, while running through some gorgeous businesses and amenities in their greater area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| UK Road Trip | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:47:37 | |
Full itinerary over on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tipsy William | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:39:54 | |
William & James are off on an adventure around the UK. Is William drunk on the job? Is James full of half-baked ideas? You decide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Organised Pantry, Organised Life? | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:42:10 | |
William and James are realising structure and organisation is needed in both their work lives & pantry. Stay tuned for some septic tank pondering too. It's all go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| To Prune Or Not To Prune | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:43:45 | |
William & James discuss dining tables, putting the garden to bed with Kevin and end with a bit of a Q&A sesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Leek Is A Leek | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:45:19 | |
William's back from Berlin where he didn't get the kebab he went searching for. James made stew & went viral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Hen & A Rotavator | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:51:51 | |
James discusses a two day Kilkenny hen in a beautiful manor, meanwhile William got to work rotating the soil for the outside beds. Parsnips en route hopefully! They also got up close and personal with Princess Diana's Revenge Dress in Newbridge Silverware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| San Sebastián | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:04:53 | |
We are very tired after over 24 hours of travelling so apologies for the moaning and complaining. It's not really who we are. A lot of things went wrong on this 'holiday' and we're a bit shook. Restaurants we liked in San Sebastián: Atari, Bar Sport, Bar Nestor, Bar Antonio, La vina, Borda Berri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nice Benches | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:34:29 | |
I am typing this very drunk. Hope you like this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fantasy Bathroom | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
James discusses the countryside phenomenon of seeing groups of children making the 'honk your horn' gesture. William thinks James might be imagining this. Paint colours and bathroom dreams are discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bee Nest? | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:43:37 | |
James is in a bit of heap post Electric Picnic, but the honey from their garden in the iced coffee is deffo helping. They are also joined by two VIPs at the end for a quick catch-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Well, Well, Well... | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:44:01 | |
William & James chat about their well health, how Diana is settling in & what they've grown in the polytunnel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finding A Sign | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:43:21 | |
William decides to go on a bender the night before the move - not wise. On the first day, they both feel so-called 'buyer's regret', but decide not to tell each-other. While wiping dust off the shelves, William finds an envelope containing something utterly bananas. A sign they both needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finding The House | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:34:20 | |
William and James discuss narrowing in on their dream home and the fine art of compromising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flirting With The Countryside... | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:25:42 | |
James & William discuss what brought them to the idea of moving to the countryside... Top tip: don't be hungover while moving house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||