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 Instagram Facebook Linktree You can support our efforts here: Buy Me A Coffee Patreon Please follow/subsc...
May 15, 2026•42 min•Ep. 24
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...
Apr 16, 2026•35 min•Ep. 23
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 — strangers stepping in to help when it really matters — and how those small acts spread further than you th...
Apr 10, 2026•43 min•Ep. 22
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, community life, and why this time of year always feels like a bit of a reset. It’s a seasonal episo...
Apr 04, 2026•40 min•Ep. 21
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”—plus thoughts on rising diesel costs and what it could mean for boat life. Simple living, nature, and ...
Mar 29, 2026•42 min•Ep. 20
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 smile after eight years afloat. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website ...
Mar 13, 2026•31 min•Ep. 19
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 lights on the boat and enjoying the rare feeling that we might actually be ahead in the garden for once. ...
Mar 06, 2026•41 min•Ep. 18
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 contentment without constantly chasing miles. Sometimes freedom means moving less. Thanks for listen...
Feb 15, 2026•53 min•Ep. 17
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 efforts here: Buy Me A Coffee Patreon Please follow/subscribe to our podcast and it would be great if...
Jan 30, 2026•47 min•Ep. 16
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 it would be great if you could leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Jan 23, 2026•44 min•Ep. 15
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: info@floatingourboat.com Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Instagram F...
Jan 16, 2026•49 min•Ep. 14
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 a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 13
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 usual slightly grumpy way. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Insta...
Dec 03, 2025•36 min•Ep. 12
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 the garden and our struggles with the 'no-dig' approach. Finally, we challenge ourselves with a tas...
Nov 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 11
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/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Thanks for listening. You can find more info h...
Nov 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 10
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 show Make sure you're subscribed! Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOu...
Sep 25, 2025•46 min•Ep. 9
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 Support the show Make sure you're subscribed! Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.y...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://ww...
Jan 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 8
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.patreon.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://...
Dec 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 7
What Dickens novel are we reading this December? Find out and read along with us. We talk AI, Hadrian's Wall, Motorhoming and Books. Just Giving for Dogs Trust Charity in rememberance of little Jess. https://www.justgiving.com/page/jess-floatingourboat 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://w...
Nov 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 6
What has it meant for us to lose one of our faithful dogs? Walk with us along Rhossili Beach on the Welsh Coast. 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.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatin...
Nov 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 5
We talk Halloween, Fran's new toy and we're all sentimental over old songs. Fran's weaving Friend Lea https://www.youtube.com/@LeaWildCreative/videos 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.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off dona...
Oct 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we celebrate 5 years of married bliss and Fran reveals where she buys her fashion. YouTube and its algorithms, how does it affect our channnel? And why Rich loves an early night. https://www.facebook.com/thesuninnleintwardine/ 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...
Oct 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 3
This week we talk about the frustration of seeing a doctor when you're continuously on the move and topics including Curlew's, how we power our boat and living on a really short canal. The Poet Laureate Has Gone To His Shed. BBC radio programme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p085jg48 Slimbridge Wetland Centre https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/ Support the show Make sure you're subscribed! Website: https://floatingourboat.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat S...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 2
We're back after way too long (again) with a new podcast hosting provider and a fresh start. Were did it go wrong? Keir Starmer et al, Motorhoming and David Cassidy all covered in this new episode. 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.com/floatingourboat https://buymeacoffee.com...
Sep 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1
