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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E8 · Wed, April 16, 2025
Trying To Dilate Our Vocabulary
They realise their vocabulary is worryingly limited, William is catering again and they ponder a shed/guesthouse for the garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E7 · Wed, April 09, 2025
Happy Birthday William!
William is panicking about getting older, they met a contractor (!!!) and welcome to the first Kev's Corner segment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E6 · Wed, April 02, 2025
You're Not A Man of God!
James meets an icon of cinema (Crispina!), the cold press juicing continues and they both ponder how best to cook porchetta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E5 · Wed, March 26, 2025
Flies & Moths & Ticks, Oh My!
We're juicing, exploring the wider Sunny South East & dealing with an invasion of flies this week. Buckle in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E4 · Wed, March 19, 2025
Root Canal, Cholesterol & Swinging
Homophobia, tooth pain and high cholesterol - it's all happening this week on The Simpler Life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E3 · Wed, March 12, 2025
Cocktail Hour
Falling in love with Ireland again, making cocktail hour happen and how a night in the Merrion can solve anything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E2 · Wed, March 05, 2025
Wild Garlic! Crocus! Spring!
James' norovirus lingers... but spring is here so there's that... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E1 · Wed, February 26, 2025
We're Back!
We're back and we're going on tour! Come see us. Please xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E25 · Thu, January 09, 2025
Part Two: Q&A Finale
As a way to polish off season one, we decided to do a bumper Q&A sesh. See y'all soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E24 · Wed, January 08, 2025
Part One: Q&A Finale
As a way to polish off season one, we decided to do a bumper Q&A sesh. Part two out tomorrow! The Puglia project we mentioned: https://instagram.com/project_marts/?igsh=eG5qNzdmaXoyd2th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E23 · Wed, January 01, 2025
2025 Ins & Outs
William & James discuss what they're dragging into 2025 and leaving in 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E22 · Wed, December 18, 2024
The Christmas Gift Guide
The big Christmas gift guide bonanza! Bit late maybe. For the last min shoppers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E21 · Wed, December 11, 2024
The Stormy Life
Storm Darragh rages through William & James' garden. The neighbours seem perplexed they don't have a generator... is this the country life the signed up for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E20 · Wed, December 04, 2024
Apples & Stationary
Are William & James Jacob Rees-Mogg stans?! Listen to hear about their visit to an apple orchard a stationary haul and the gearing up for their live show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E19 · Wed, November 27, 2024
New Job, Who Dis? + Thomas The Garlic Dip Guide
William gets a new job, James goes to a 40th from heaven and you'll find a bonus episode of What Did You Eat This Week at the end! It's back from the dead! James chats to Thomas AKA Garlic Gip Guide about how important garlic dip is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E18 · Wed, November 20, 2024
Hungover In Rome / Homegrown at Maxol Part Two
Rome things (written by William, demanded by James): Day 1: Pastificio Guerra Trieste pizza Roma Day 2: Panificio Bonci Love Speciality Croissant Mercato Centrale Rimessa Roscioli Day 3: Marzapane Faro Coffee Speciality Pinsere pizza Trecca Roma Museums: Maxxi Macro 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.
S1 E17 · Fri, November 15, 2024
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.
S1 E16 · Wed, November 06, 2024
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.
S1 E15 · Wed, October 30, 2024
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.
S1 E14 · Wed, October 23, 2024
UK Road Trip
Full itinerary over on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E13 · Wed, October 16, 2024
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.
S1 E12 · Wed, October 09, 2024
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.
S1 E11 · Wed, October 02, 2024
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.
S1 E10 · Wed, September 25, 2024
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.
S1 E9 · Wed, September 18, 2024
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.
S1 E8 · Wed, September 11, 2024
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.
S1 E7 · Wed, September 04, 2024
Nice Benches
I am typing this very drunk. Hope you like this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E6 · Wed, August 28, 2024
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.
S2 E5 · Wed, August 21, 2024
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.
S1 E4 · Wed, August 14, 2024
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.
S1 E3 · Wed, August 07, 2024
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.
S1 E2 · Wed, July 31, 2024
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.
S1 E1 · Wed, July 24, 2024
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.
Trailer · Tue, July 16, 2024
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.
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