Thor and Rory consider the effects of Thatcher's legacy on the fabric of society after Rory's hotel stay cast his mind back to the 80s. Thor is feeling positive after his visit to Dubrovnik and continues to try and persuade Rory that not all politicians are incompetent buffoons.

Thor dials in from the outer reaches of Shetland using Starlink to hear about Rory's misgivings about changing the clocks and offers some comedy material as an antidote to government intervention. Rory swings the lamp about his favourite sea captain and his attitude to authority.

Thor and Rory discuss what makes an influencer and their impact on contemporary society + Thor reveals that he's been trying to influence the Edinburgh comedy circuit with some pacifist influence.

Rory and Thor discuss living to work and working to live and then we swing the lamp with Portsmouth Harbour Master and Ship's Pilot Ben McInnes.

Thor returns from Romania where he enjoyed the wine, while Rory was a bit concerned about the Tesla backlash but took a trip to Eyemouth and was excited about how the boat is progressing at the yard and where the lamp will swing from.

Rory stops by Thor's boat on his way to sail a supertanker and Rory has some good news about Thomas the Tank Engine books.

Thor contemplates a negative Trustpilot review after he discovers all is not well with his boat engine and Rory thinks the North Sea collision might actually be a cock-up rather than a conspiracy.

Thor and Rory talk about the mystery of the sea and how stories shape our understanding.

Thor and Rory discuss the possible advantages of focussing on small things close to home rather than getting too stressed about world affairs.

Thor and Rory consider why contemporary discourse has become more unpleasant and the lively debate is in danger of being consigned to the past.