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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 77 episodes available.
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
July 31, 2025#25 Peaceful ProtestsThor and Rory discuss the dramatic Greenpeace protest off the Forth road bridge and Thor tells Rory about his plans for a weekend of Sailing out of Tarbert on the West Coast....more45minPlay
July 24, 2025#24 The Mariner ReturnsThor reports on his sea experience with the RYA and his discovery of the best takeaway in Scotland while Rory recounts an unwelcome encounter with a dog owner on the beach....more45minPlay
July 17, 2025#23 A salty sailor anchored in IbizaWith Thor on the high seas, Rory invites Mark Thompson to swing the lamp from his anchorage in Ibiza. He weighs in on the RYA debate, discusses solar power on boats and offers some candid reflection on the covid era + much more. ...more47minPlay
July 10, 2025#22 Hairdressers, Tennis Players and PresidentsThor and Rory contemplate the latest sinister plan to use our hair cut outings for indoctrination purposes and how some of the players at Wimbledon have been made stateless. They also reveal who's in the running for Scottish President. ...more43minPlay
July 02, 2025#21 Tin Foil Hat TennisThor and Rory dive into how debates are won and lost and the power of being on the side of the dominant narrative before pondering who might make a good Scottish president. ...more38minPlay
June 26, 2025#20 Getting Ready for the ApocalypseThor tells Rory about his application to join a reality TV show and his decision to enrol on an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) course. ...more29minPlay
June 15, 2025#19 Yacht SpottingThor and Rory catch up on their travels and marvel at Maltese ferries while they disagree on Greta's voyage to Gaza...more24minPlay
June 05, 2025#18 Fine DiningThor and Rory exchange notes from their recent dining experiences and another rollercoaster of a chat lands on Greta Thunberg's voyage to Gaza...more45minPlay
FAQs about Swinging the Lamp:How many episodes does Swinging the Lamp have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.