Swinging the Lamp

Rory Hamilton
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Philosophy
  • Updated weekly

Thor and Rory host the Swinging the Lamp Podcast which tells stories from the sea and chats about the prevailing cultural narratives.

  1. 2 days ago

    #72 oldmansailing (Thor swings the lamp with John Passmore)

    In 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.

    58 min

  2. 22 Jun

    #71 Boston Party

    Thor makes progress on. his boat while Rory encounters the Boston World Cup expereince

    31 min

  3. 12 Jun

    # 70 Boats, bikes, cars and a bombshell

    Thor and Rory discuss transport etiquette and Thor discovers a surprising thing about Rory's past.

    28 min

  4. 5 Jun

    #69 A leaky boat and 80s culture

    Rory tells Thor about his boat travails and they end up swinging the lamp about iconic 80s culture.

    36 min

  5. 28 May

    #68 Shakedown Voyages

    Thor 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.

    39 min

  6. 21 May

    #67 Passage from Aberdour (Scotland) to the Hamble (South of England)

    Rory and regular guest Mark Thompson swing the lamp after sailing Bucephalus 500 miles from the Forth in Scotland to the Solent in England.

    34 min

  7. 14 May

    #66 Departure Preps

    Thor is still in Shetland while Rory is almost ready for a re-location voyage to the Solent.

    31 min

  8. 7 May

    #65 Canals and Buckfast with fishermen

    Thor is getting lunch ready in Shetland and Rory is making voyage preparations while swinging the lamp over canal transits and fishing economics.

    36 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Rory Hamilton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit

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