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Our World This Week

Floating Our Boat

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

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July 10 · 35 min
Did we tell you it's HOT? Are We Ready to be Garden Judges?
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
July 4 · 42 min
The Palace Problem & Hillbilly Heritage
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 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.
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June 26 · 43 min
Overcoming Heatwaves and Fran Always Has A Story To Tell.
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#27
June 21 · 39 min
Solstice, Heatwaves, and Being Simple.
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#26
June 12 · 44 min
Fran knows her onions, David Hockney and the Longest Day to come.
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#25
June 6 · 46 min
Back to Reality: Allotment Bounties, We're Restless & Finding Our Next Adventure
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! 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.
#24
May 15 · 42 min
The Case of the Missing Biscuits and "Jim" the Tomato Plant
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#23
April 16 · 35 min
De-teching, Jumble Sales, and the Five-Year Itch
A Life Less Ordinary
#22
April 10 · 43 min
Early Morning Cranes, A Good Cry, and a Bit of a Moan
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#21
April 4 · 39 min
Rich and His GIBBON Moon and Dog Biscuits in the Coffee!
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#20
March 29 · 41 min
Boat Life, The Hunger Gap & A Year of Challenges Ahead
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#19
March 13 · 30 min
From Disco Nights to Skylark Flights
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#18
March 6 · 40 min
Small Victories: A £23 Dentist and the First Signs of Spring
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#17
February 15 · 52 min
An End of an Era? Our Big Canal Decision
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#16
January 30 · 46 min
Noises in the Night & Reasons We Didn’t Choose Normal
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#15
January 23 · 43 min
Naked Ladies and Gaffer Tape
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#14
January 16 · 48 min
Ultimate Journeys and Letting Go of Stuff
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#13
Dec 19, 2025 · 25 min
Before the Year Closes. Our Kind of Christmas
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#12
Dec 3, 2025 · 35 min
The Weaver, The Rant, and The Really Grumpy Dog
Conversations about a life less ordinary.
#11
Nov 26, 2025 · 38 min
We're In a Bit of a Pickle
Conversations about a life less ordinary.

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