The Simpler Life? with James & William

James Kavanagh & William Murray are leaving Dublin, which they’ve called home together for the last 11 years, in search of a simpler life in the countryside. They’ve bought a house in Kilkenny with an acre of mature garden ready for planting & growing. They also want to raise chickens & maybe a few ducks. Listen along as the city-to-country transition unfolds and figure out with them if it truly will be a simpler life... <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Bee Nest?

James is in a bit of heap post Electric Picnic, but the honey from their garden in the iced coffee is deffo helping. They are also joined by two VIPs at the end for a quick catch-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
44:56

Hungover In Rome / Homegrown at Maxol Part Two

Rome things (written by William, demanded by James): Day 1:Pastificio GuerraTrieste pizza RomaDay 2:Panificio Bonci Love Speciality CroissantMercato Centrale Rimessa RoscioliDay 3:Marzapane Faro Coffee Speciality Pinsere pizzaTrecca Roma Museums:MaxxiMacro This episode is brought to you by Maxol, proudly supporting local Irish food and drink producers with its Homegrown at Maxol programme. Pick up the 2024 winning Homegrown at Maxol produce in selected Maxol stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
01:17:23

Big Fat Italian Wedding / Homegrown at Maxol Part One

This podcast is brought to you by Maxol, proudly supporting local Irish food and drink producers with its Homegrown at Maxol programme. Pick up the 2024 winning Homegrown at Maxol produce in selected Maxol stores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-15
01:03:20

New Voicemail Needed

William and James discuss voicemails, LGBTQ+ bits, their new feta-loving resident & if it's OK to hand out vegan chocolate to trick or treaters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
46:45

Coming Out As Bi-County

William and James ponder where they TRULY live, while running through some gorgeous businesses and amenities in their greater area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
51:28

UK Road Trip

Full itinerary over on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
49:43

Tipsy William

William & James are off on an adventure around the UK. Is William drunk on the job? Is James full of half-baked ideas? You decide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
41:56

Organised Pantry, Organised Life?

William and James are realising structure and organisation is needed in both their work lives & pantry. Stay tuned for some septic tank pondering too. It's all go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
44:32

To Prune Or Not To Prune

William & James discuss dining tables, putting the garden to bed with Kevin and end with a bit of a Q&A sesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
44:46

A Leek Is A Leek

William's back from Berlin where he didn't get the kebab he went searching for. James made stew & went viral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
48:58

A Hen & A Rotavator

James discusses a two day Kilkenny hen in a beautiful manor, meanwhile William got to work rotating the soil for the outside beds. Parsnips en route hopefully! They also got up close and personal with Princess Diana's Revenge Dress in Newbridge Silverware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
54:35

San Sebastián

We are very tired after over 24 hours of travelling so apologies for the moaning and complaining. It's not really who we are. A lot of things went wrong on this 'holiday' and we're a bit shook. Restaurants we liked in San Sebastián: Atari, Bar Sport, Bar Nestor, Bar Antonio, La vina, Borda Berri  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
01:07:15

Nice Benches

I am typing this very drunk. Hope you like this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
35:53

Fantasy Bathroom

James discusses the countryside phenomenon of seeing groups of children making the 'honk your horn' gesture. William thinks James might be imagining this. Paint colours and bathroom dreams are discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
38:21

Well, Well, Well...

William & James chat about their well health, how Diana is settling in & what they've grown in the polytunnel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
45:10

Finding A Sign

William decides to go on a bender the night before the move - not wise. On the first day, they both feel so-called 'buyer's regret', but decide not to tell each-other. While wiping dust off the shelves, William finds an envelope containing something utterly bananas. A sign they both needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
44:25

Finding The House

William and James discuss narrowing in on their dream home and the fine art of compromising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
35:14

Flirting With The Countryside...

James & William discuss what brought them to the idea of moving to the countryside... Top tip: don't be hungover while moving house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
27:14

The Simpler Life? Trailer

James Kavanagh & William Murray are leaving Dublin City, which they’ve called home together for the last 11 years, in search of a simpler life in the countryside. They’ve recently bought a house in Kilkenny with an acre of mature garden ready for planting & growing. They also want to raise chickens & maybe a few ducks. Listen along as the city-to-country transition unfolds and figure out with them if it truly will be a simpler life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
00:25

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