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  • Did we tell you it's HOT? Are We Ready to be Garden Judges?

    July 10, 2026 · 36 min

    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…

  • The Palace Problem & Hillbilly Heritage

    July 4, 2026 · 42 min

    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…

  • Overcoming Heatwaves and Fran Always Has A Story To Tell.

    June 26, 2026 · 44 min

    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…

  • Solstice, Heatwaves, and Being Simple.

    June 21, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

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

    June 12, 2026 · 44 min

    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…

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

    June 6, 2026 · 47 min

    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…

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

    May 15, 2026 · 42 min

    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…

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

    April 16, 2026 · 35 min

    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…

  • Early Morning Cranes, A Good Cry, and a Bit of a Moan

    April 10, 2026 · 43 min

    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…

  • Rich and His GIBBON Moon and Dog Biscuits in the Coffee!

    April 4, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

  • Boat Life, The Hunger Gap & A Year of Challenges Ahead

    March 29, 2026 · 42 min

    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…

  • From Disco Nights to Skylark Flights

    March 13, 2026 · 31 min

    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…

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About the show

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/@FloatingOurBoat Thanks for following, Fran and Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.