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Thor and Rory host the Swinging the Lamp Podcast which tells stories from the sea and chats about the prevailing cultural narratives.... more
FAQs about Swinging the Lamp:How many episodes does Swinging the Lamp have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.
October 09, 2025#35 Nobel Peace and a stormy WeekendThor reveals the result of his poll on who should win the Nobel Peace prize while Rory has a few anecdotes from the stormy weekend....more22minPlay
October 02, 2025Look up and Look outThor is in recovery mode after his eye operation as he catches up with Rory to discuss the merits of Infra Red lookout cameras and bow fenders...more40minPlay
September 26, 2025#33 Pirate Patch and Passage PlanningThor finds that NHS queues can be very speedy when you need something serious done and Rory outlines a 2026 sailing itinerary....more47minPlay
September 18, 2025#32 Man OverboardThor and Rory catch up after a big week in the culture wars and discuss Rory's travails with a flooded heads and how he his gone mainstream....more39minPlay
September 11, 2025#31 Comedy and connectionThor is buzzing after his impromptu call to perform at a stand-up gig but Rory questions how the word 'connection' has crept into modern parlance....more38minPlay
September 04, 2025#30 Lords, piers and Calmac ferriesThor and Rory discuss the wisdom of hereditary entitlement when it comes to the future of Scottish Islands and they conclude that lords resemble barnacles on a boat....more37minPlay
August 27, 2025#29 Going bananas with boatsThor and Rory exchange tales of woe on the boating front and Rory finds some of the nursery material not to his taste....more39minPlay
August 21, 2025#28 The Police State and the PotterRory drops in to Bill Williamson's pottery studio in Argyll to hear about his recent arrest and weekend in captivity after his silent vigil for Palestinian children fell foul of the 2000 Terrorism Act....more1h 5minPlay
August 15, 2025#27 Out at SeaThor gives Rory some "Thorapy". Rory is out at sea as he leaves the harbour at Eyemouth and heads for the Forth - but things are all a bit fraught....more28minPlay
August 12, 2025#26 We're goosed, we're goosed, we're goosed (OVER)Mark Thompson joins Thor and Rory to discuss how to deal with dodgy engines and the delights of taking your boat to the Mediterranean....more44minPlay
FAQs about Swinging the Lamp:How many episodes does Swinging the Lamp have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.