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Our World This Week

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Our World This Week
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  • Our World This Week

    Solstice, Heatwaves, and Being Simple.

    2026-06-21 | 39 mins.
    It’s a relaxed Father’s Day on the boat for Rich, but things are heating up! Join us this week as we navigate the summer solstice, talk through our recent spur-of-the-moment trip to the fab Pembrokeshire coast, and share our thoughts on the challenges of staying "zen" during a heatwave.
    From the latest in UK political shake-ups and the debates around social media regulations, to the oddities of finding a "harbour" at low tide and the relentless work involved in living a simple life, plus, we dive into the absurdity of trillionaires, our love for the handwritten postcard, and the joy of sharing our allotment sweet peas with the local community.
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  • Our World This Week

    Fran knows her onions, David Hockney and the Longest Day to come.

    2026-06-12 | 44 mins.
    From allotment to the loom - it’s been a busy week of making and creating. We share updates on our book writing progress, and our thoughts on the legacy of David Hockney, Join us for a chat about why we’re choosing a more sustainable life and how you can support our work ad-free over on Patreon.
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  • Our World This Week

    Back to Reality: Allotment Bounties, We're Restless & Finding Our Next Adventure

    2026-06-06 | 46 mins.
    Life after the boat show brings a mix of restlessness and productivity. We’re navigating the "slow living" transition, balancing allotment harvests, and pondering the reality of being cut off from transport. From the ancient history of drovers' paths to a minor banking drama, at the local Aldi, this week is all about finding the rhythm in a life that’s forever changing. We also share our latest seasonal kitchen experiments—spoiler: there are lots of broad beans involved!
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  • Our World This Week

    The Case of the Missing Biscuits and "Jim" the Tomato Plant

    2026-05-15 | 42 mins.
    In this week's episode, we finally get the microphones working (on the fifth attempt!) to bring you a dispatch from our favorite "wild mooring." We dive into the quiet magic of 4:00 AM sunrises and the curiosity of "two sleeps," while checking in on the allotment—including the miraculous survival of our volunteer tomato, Jim.
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  • Our World This Week

    De-teching, Jumble Sales, and the Five-Year Itch

    2026-04-16 | 35 mins.
    In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of a tech-induced sleepless night and the surprising joy of "de-teching." From the challenges of mastering a vintage-style digital audio player (don't call it an iPod!) to the nostalgic thrill of finding a wooden Spear & Jackson saw for a pound at the village jumble sale, we explore the balance between modern gadgets and old-school simplicity.

    We also celebrate a major milestone: five years since moving onto our boat, Laura Maisie. We reflect on the journey from our first boat, Constanze, to life in our "sardine tin" today. Plus, we discuss the hazards of 'Bluetooth waves', the absolute agony of a Chinese foot massage, and why you should never trust a ball of "mohair" without a burn test.

    Stick around for talk of allotments, library audiobooks, and our upcoming train trek across London with Archie the dog!
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About Our World This Week
Our World This Week is a (mostly) weekly podcast from Fran and Rich, creators of the Floating Our Boat YouTube channel.For the past eight years, we’ve been cruising the canals and rivers of Britain aboard our narrowboat Laura Maisie. In this podcast, we slow things down a little — talking honestly about life afloat, the everyday moments that shape our weeks, and the thoughts that surface when you choose a life less ordinary.More personal and candid than our videos, Our World This Week offers a quieter window into our lives — reflections, stories, with the occasional laugh along the way.You can also find us on YouTube at Floating Our Boat: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoatThanks for following,Fran and Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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