Podcast
Swinging the Lamp
Hosted by Rory Hamilton · EN
Thor and Rory host the Swinging the Lamp Podcast which tells stories from the sea and chats about the prevailing cultural narratives.
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#72 oldmansailing (Thor swings the lamp with John Passmore)
4w ago00:57:34Tap to summarizeIn this riveting podcast episode, veteran sailor John Passmore shares his humorous and harrowing experiences at sea while preparing for a monumental voyage to emulate Sir Francis Chichester's famous circumnavigation with a stopover in Australia. Amidst anecdotes, he reveals the perils of attempting to recharge a beard trimmer without the proper adapter, which comicly spares his boat from disaster. Additionally, the episode delves into the viral growth of John's digital presence, transitioning from a modest sailing blog to Instagram stardom after an impromptu video in the Horse Latitudes, capturing the intrigue of thousands of new followers.
Transcribe →#71 Boston Party
Jun 2200:31:09Tap to summarizeThor makes progress on. his boat while Rory encounters the Boston World Cup expereince
Transcribe →# 70 Boats, bikes, cars and a bombshell
Jun 1200:28:17Tap to summarizeThor and Rory discuss transport etiquette and Thor discovers a surprising thing about Rory's past.
Transcribe →#69 A leaky boat and 80s culture
Jun 500:35:45Tap to summarizeRory tells Thor about his boat travails and they end up swinging the lamp about iconic 80s culture.
Transcribe →#68 Shakedown Voyages
May 2800:39:14Tap to summarizeThor and Rory dive into the joys and challenges of sailing, touching on everything from shakedown cruises to long summer days in northern waters. They exchange stories of personal adventures, including sailing plans in Aberdeenshire and Shetland's nearly perpetual daylight. Meanwhile, a lighthearted chat on sailing etiquette turns into a discussion of recent scandals on the political front, reminding us of the dynamic nature of news. The episode ends with intriguing anecdotes about orca encounters and the unconventional tactics sailors employ to deter these marine giants.
Transcribe →#67 Passage from Aberdour (Scotland) to the Hamble (South of England)
May 2100:34:27Tap to summarizeRory and regular guest Mark Thompson swing the lamp after sailing Bucephalus 500 miles from the Forth in Scotland to the Solent in England.
Transcribe →#66 Departure Preps
May 1400:30:37Tap to summarizeThor is still in Shetland while Rory is almost ready for a re-location voyage to the Solent.
Transcribe →#65 Canals and Buckfast with fishermen
May 700:35:36Tap to summarizeThor is getting lunch ready in Shetland and Rory is making voyage preparations while swinging the lamp over canal transits and fishing economics.
Transcribe →#64 Tam Laird the Scottish Libertarian
Apr 2901:11:42Tap to summarizeTam Laird, leader of the Scottish Libertarians, explores the intersection of politics and personal identity in an engaging podcast aboard Bucephalus moored in Fife. Initially aligned with the Scottish National Party, Laird dissociated himself due to its pro-European stance, finding instead a more fitting ideological home within libertarian principles. Despite his anarchist leanings, he works actively within a minarchist framework, seeking practical reductions in government size and influence. His personal journey reflects a complex relationship with politics, embracing activism not for career motives but as a means to advocate for liberty amid Scotland's shifting political landscape.
Transcribe →#63 Shakedown Voyage
Apr 2400:25:39Tap to summarizeRory tells Thor about his voyage from Eyemouth to the Forth and how some awesome friends helped him out in some unexpected ways.
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