Our World This Week

It’s 32 degrees on the boat, and we are trying to stay "zen" while our power inverter throws a fit! In this week's episode, we share our recent visit to the RHS Flower Show, and how we are preparing for our next big adventure: judging the Aqua Vista in Bloom garden competition. From struggling with our allotment plants to rethinking our stance on air fryers, it’s been a week of learning and slow-l...

We tackle the "empty palace" dilemma—why is Buckingham Palace sitting vacant while costing us a fortune? We also vent about the rising cost of living, the frustration of being "out of touch" with our own shopping bills, and we look back at the historical coincidences of American Independence Day. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree You can...

In Our World This Week, we’re keeping it cool as we emerge from a record-breaking heatwave on the canal. From "sleeping in a plastic bag" (our mattress protector is to blame!) to the joys of slow living when temperatures soar, we’re unpacking life on the water and finding the silver linings. Whether we're debating the proper way to serve a cream tea or discussing our gardening heroes, it’s all abo...

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 fi...

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. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree You can...

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 se...

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. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Insta...

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. W...

A slightly different one this week… We wake to the eerie, beautiful call of cranes just beyond the boat — a rare sight in the UK and something that still stops us in our tracks. From misty mornings and ancient landscapes to swallows returning and a surprise bittern sighting, it’s been a proper nature-filled week. But it’s not just about wildlife. We talk about the quiet kindness of people — strang...

This week’s podcast starts with one of those days, where nothing quite goes to plan. From there, we wander through full moons and “senior moments”, Easter traditions past and present, and life as always on the canal — from houseplants and allotment growing to supermarket deliveries in the middle of nowhere. We chat about everything from moon phases and planting by nature, to the origins of Easter,...

Spring has arrived on the canal, bringing longer days, restless nights, and plenty of change. This week we chat about sleep struggles, meditation mishaps, and the realities of getting older. Back on the allotment, there’s a new challenge, growing everything from seed while we work towards being more self-sufficient. We also share signs of the season—chiff chaffs, ducklings, and the “hunger gap”—pl...

This week finds us being thoroughly rocked by wild March winds sweeping up the Severn estuary. Inside the boat, the galley has turned into a floating garden centre with seed trays, grow lights and hopeful young plants everywhere — signs that allotment season is gathering pace. Join us for a reflective catch-up about spring rhythms, boat life realities, and the small things that continue to make us...

This week we’re catching up on the small things that have filled our days recently. Fran has finally faced the dentist — expecting the worst and discovering it wasn’t nearly as bad as feared. Meanwhile the first real hints of spring are appearing around us: blossom on the trees, birds getting lively and the allotment beginning to wake up. We’ve been busy sowing seeds, experimenting with grow light...

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...

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: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree You can support our e...

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: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree You can support our efforts here: Buy Me A Coffee Patreon Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and...

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: inf...

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: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree You can support our efforts here: Buy Me A Coffee Patreon Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if you could leave...

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...

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...

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/flo...

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. Support the s...

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 Suppo...

Happy New Year This episode we talk wildfowl, leaking canals, Fran's dream to do something different and boy is Rich tired of food. Support the show Make sure you're subscribed! Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.com You can support us here if you like: https://www.patreon....

Merry Christmas everyone. This week we talk about Fran's return, the vicar who tells the truth, our presents and ringing the changes. Support the show Make sure you're subscribed! Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.com You can support us here if you like: https://www.patreo...