Welcome to Our World This Week the podcast for Floating Our Boat YouTube channel. We are Fran and Rich and for the last seven years we have been cruising the canals of Britain on our narrowboat, Laura Maisie.
This podcast is an extension of our social media output and will be more personal, candid and reveal a bit more light into our lives.
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The hosts discuss their Christmas preparations and traditions, revealing what truly matters to them during the holiday season.
3 Dec 2025
The Weaver, The Rant, and The Really Grumpy Dog
Hosts Rich and Fran discuss starting the day gently, greenwashing around solar farms, weaving in preparation for a Christmas fair, and a grumpy dog.
26 Nov 2025
We're In a Bit of a Pickle
The hosts reminisce about childhood food traditions, discuss the evolution of television, examine the impact of frost on their allotment, and sample preserved goods.
19 Nov 2025
Oh No, November!
Hosts Fran and Rich explore diverse topics, including the River Severn, winter murmurations, Black Friday, Samuel Pepys' diary, climate change, and a musical quiz, offering listeners varied insights.
25 Sept 2025
The Uncultivated Mind - Episode 9
The hosts discuss allotment garden challenges, social media frustrations, water shortages, mosquito problems, and their summer reading experiences.
22 May 2025
Why We're Still Living This Life After 7 Years! Special Episode With Haven Knox-Johnston
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/ Send all ...
6 Jan 2025
Cranes and Boats and Drains. Episode 8
Happy New YearThis episode we talk wildfowl, leaking canals, Fran's dream to do something different and boy is Rich tired of food.Support the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat
20 Dec 2024
Where Does Father Xmas Get Off?? - Episode 7.
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 showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat
27 Nov 2024
What The Dickens'? Episode 6
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-floatingourboatSupport the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffe...
14 Nov 2024
Life's a Beach - Episode 5
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 showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat
28 Oct 2024
No Pumpkins On This Boat. Episode 4
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/videosSupport the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to https://www.paypal.me/floatingourboat
21 Oct 2024
Taylor Swift in a Charity Shop? Episode 3.
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 showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingo...
15 Oct 2024
Is There a Doctor in the House? Episode 2.
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/p085jg48Slimbridge Wetland Centre https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/Support the showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatin...
30 Sept 2024
No Freebies Here! No indeed. Episode 1.
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 showMake sure you're subscribed!Website: https://floatingourboat.com/Send all your questions and thoughts here info@floatingourboat.comYou can support us here if you like:https://www.patreon.com/floatingourboathttps://buymeacoffee.com/floatingourboat Or support us with one-off donation to...
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YouTube views
7,887,330
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
36 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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