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Our World This Week

Floating Our Boat
Our World This Week
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  • Our World This Week

    The Palace Problem & Hillbilly Heritage

    04/07/2026 | 42 mins.
    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.
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  • Our World This Week

    Overcoming Heatwaves and Fran Always Has A Story To Tell.

    26/06/2026 | 43 mins.
    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 about living in the moment. Melt with us for a chat in the summer heat!
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  • Our World This Week

    Solstice, Heatwaves, and Being Simple.

    21/06/2026 | 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.

    12/06/2026 | 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

    06/06/2026 | 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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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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