James Kavanagh

The Simpler Life? with James & William

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James Kavanagh & William Murray are leaving Dublin, which they’ve called home together for the last 11 years, in search of a simpler life in the countryside. They’ve bought a house in Kilkenny with an acre of mature garden ready for planting & growing. They also want to raise chickens & maybe a few ducks. Listen along as the city-to-country transition unfolds and figure out with them if it truly will be a simpler life... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James Kavanagh

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Copenhagen & Friend Christmas 10.12.2025

Next episode will be a festive one, so get your festive questions in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York: Part Two: Upstate 26.11.2025

A bit of chat about some recent sandwich heaven and a dive back into upstate New York - it's a long one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York: Part One: Vintage & Eating 19.11.2025

It's a long one! Put the vodka on! Part Two next week which is all about us chasing a Gilmore Girls fantasy upstate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Adventures & Club Sandwiches 05.11.2025

William is in London, James is eating club sandwiches and sipping cocktails and Kev asks the age old question: to leave or not to leaf? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Ready For Renovation Salvation 29.10.2025

James & William discuss some of the things they will not miss when the house gets renovated, mean dads and their recent Savour Kilkenny food demo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WANTED: Minister for Aesthetics 22.10.2025

GO OUT AND VOTE OR NOTHING CHANGES! Visit the Currabinny Caravan before it closes this weekend! Come see us at Savour this Sunday, 4:30pm on the Savour Stage! Anna's podcast HERE! K BYE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're Baaaaccckkk, Did You Miss Us? Cuz We Missed You 15.10.2025

Season 3 has begun! And a clear horizon for the house renovation is in sight! Do you have a steamer? Do you love it? The hotel James was gushing about: https://www.instagram.com/hoteldupalais/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea With Catherine Connolly 22.09.2025

James & William welcome presidential candidate Catherine Connolly into their home to get to know her a bit better. Spoiler alert: they love her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chilling @ The Louis Vuitton Cafe 17.09.2025

William is in a bad mood for this episode. Need an appliance fixed in the Sunny South East? Greg Murphy is your man (+353872779119). In Heathrow Airport and want to chill nicely? Spend a mere few extra pounds and have a flat white at the Louis Vuitton Cafe! It's all happening on this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flight 2222 To Toulouse 10.09.2025

!! SPOILER ALERT RE TRAITORS !! Will WIlliam get off his coffee high horse? Is James coming down with something? His voice sounds like it. Apples, mushrooms and soup also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extra Hot Coffee (WHY?), South Devon & Electric Picnic 03.09.2025

William wants answers! If you like an extra hot coffee, please tell us why. The boys discuss a trip to London & South Devon and James ponders the merits of doing live shows a bit tipsy. Here's the Instagram post from South Devon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elton The Hedgehog Is Back! 27.08.2025

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) 20.08.2025

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 13.08.2025

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 06.08.2025

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 30.07.2025

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)! 23.07.2025

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 16.07.2025

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 09.07.2025

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! 02.07.2025

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? 25.06.2025

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 18.06.2025

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 04.06.2025

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 28.05.2025

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 14.05.2025

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 uniform...

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