Best housesitting Podcasts (2024)

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EP 47 A Room With A Moose - Heaven or Hell? 31:30

4M ago31:30

31:30

It's a room with a Moooooose! (from Invader Zim) What do you need to know to survive/enjoy/prosper from this MOOSEY FATE? What is gravitational whale astronomy? Is the borg just space-box? Is an infinite moose a wave or a particle? (we forget entirely to talk about possible world's theory) As a wise one once said: "Data-fish teaches you".…

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EP 46(Special!) Anne Boleyn - The Vengeful Queen 49:17

4M ago49:17

49:17

Special OverLondon takeover! As the 19th of May is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn rather unfairly getting the chop, we figured it was high time we honored both her and our OverLondon universe equivalent The Vengeful Queen! (may she rest in vengeance) Can one fire an arrow box from a bow? Ships that fall over when they fire!! Is dressing as a giant …

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(Season 3 return!) EP 45 Powdered Toast Man - Nanotech Buttocks 49:17

4M ago49:17

49:17

Ahahaha, we're doing this again!!! In this episode we delve into the depths of our shared history, to that which grew ridges on our smooth child-brains (for better or worse): Powdered Toast Maaaaaan (from the absurd and disturbing "Ren and Stimpy"). If you have no idea what that is, then you're in for a treat (but it's not my fault if it tastes lik…

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EP 44 The Meg - Shark Pigging 36:33

1y ago36:33

36:33

We investigate how a combined Meg-Jason Statham fusion would work as a pet and almost manage to make a coherent episode: Can you milk a cow shark? How exactly, do you grind cheese? Can you use Jason Stratham as a grinder? And yes, we pronounce Jason Statham's name with an R because I once heard someone say it like that on the radio once and it got …

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EP 43 The VelociPastor - Low expectations exceeded! 32:16

1y ago32:16

32:16

We delve into the awful cult movie The VelociPastor and answer all of the questions: What use is a were-dinosaur at a children's party? How cheap was the crappy dinosaur costume? Is China in Pennsylvania or Pittsburgh? What does a montage taste like?By George Penney & Tony Johnson

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EP 42 Oscar the Grouch - nuclear powered pachyderm polyamory 37:02

1y ago37:02

37:02

We're back! Season 2 baybee! We kick off with the highly contested, Oscar the Grouch... yes, we'll do a proper monster next time I promise. Anyway - we ask the real questions: Is his can nuclear powered? Is he a rent-controlled defense against gentrification? Is his girlfriend comfortable with his pachyderm polyamory? Can we evict him and clean up …

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Episode 138: Trading Silicon Valley for a Mooring in Montenegro 1:04:12

1+ y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

In this episode of the podcast, I explore the exciting experience of living and travelling on a boat. I talk to Tim Bull, who is exploring the Mediteranean from his mooring base in Montenegro. We discuss the typical day of a live-aboarder, the appeal of living on a boat, along with its challenges, and the vibrant community of live-boarders in Monte…

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Episode 137: Live in Turkey or Live in Malaysia? Ryand Runge of Snail Travels 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

41:32

In this episode, we explore full-time travel and settling down with Ryan Runge of Snail Travelers. Ryan and his wife Emily decided to leave the traditional American 9-5 lifestyle to pursue their dream of traveling the world. We follow their journey from Lima, Peru to Malaysia, Mexico, and finally, Turkey, where they choose to settle due to the kind…

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Episode 136: How to Cruise For Six Months Every Year; Richard and Angelyn Burk 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

In this episode, we chat with Richard and Angelyn Burk who have been traveling the world for over two years. Inspired by their forever home, they decided to pursue traveling upon their retirement and took advantage of deals for cruises after the onset of COVID. We discuss cruising during and post-COVID, the protocols in place to keep passengers saf…

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Episode 135 (From the Archives): How We Started With Fulltime Travel; Michael and Yvonne Bauche 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

37:01

Can you really sustain a lifestyle caring for other people’s houses and never have to go home again? Today’s guests are living proof of the fact. Michael and Yvonne Bauche gave up a comfortable but stress-inducing lifestyle in Vancouver Canada 3 years ago and they haven’t looked back. Their income is lower but so is their living costs giving them t…

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Episode 134: The Growth of Housesitting... and Living in France 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

In this episode, we explore the concept of long-term travel after Brexit with Ian Usher and Vanessa Anderson from Housesitting Magazine who provided us with the perspective of two people who relocated to France at the time of Brexit. We discuss how Brexit has changed how expats can live in Europe, the challenges of property renovation in another co…

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Episode 133: How to Pivot Your Travel Plans on a Dime 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

37:06

Ever woken up not knowing where you will sleep tonight? For some travelers this level of unplanning isn't scary - in fact it gives them the freedom to turn on a dime as new opportunities arrive On this episode, we explored the idea of a slower lifestyle and last minute booking and how it has changed the lives of Jimmy and Sarah Johnson. We discusse…

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Episode 132: Traveling in a Post Covid World; Jane Dempster-Smith 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

31:03

In this episode, I explore sustainable travel post-COVID with Jane Dempster Smith of Two Travel. We discuss the impact of COVID on travel, the theme of the TBX conference, and the changes in their own travel style. Jane also mentions the conference brings in hundreds of travel content creators and there were many new attendees this year. We also di…

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Episode 131: Traveling the Camino Alone; Leita Joy 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

39:58

In this episode I explored what it takes to prepare for a spiritual journey along the Camino pilgrimage in Spain. My guest Lisa Joy shared her own experience of traveling the Camino, including the year of preparation she did, which included research, physical and spiritual preparation, and talking to people who had already done the Camino. I also d…

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Episode 130: How to Save $30000pa and Travel the World; Michael and Yvonne Bauche 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

45:39

In this episode, we discussed the ins and outs of house-sitting and how to find the right sit for yourself. We spoke with Michael andYvonne Bauche, who have done over 85 house-sitting sessions. They suggested that newbies should start with shorter, smaller sets in order to build up preferences. For those looking to travel extensively, they recommen…

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Episode 129: Traveling the World on Two Wheels; Brent Ruru 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

In this podcast episode, I explored the concept of adventurous travel on two wheels with Brent Ruru from Christchurch, New Zealand. He and his family have cycled the length of New Zealand, Cambodia, Spain, and Canada. During their journey in New Zealand, they raised over ten thousand dollars for a child cancer charity. They discussed the hospitalit…

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Episode 128: The Benefits of Medical Tourism 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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In this episode, Chris Englert and Steve Goodfriend discuss their nomadic lifestyle, and explore the financial and medical benefits of travelling the world. They share their own strategies for saving money, such as investing in stocks at a young age and prioritizing travel. The speakers also share their experience finding medical care in different …

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Episode 127: Extended Vacations: Brian and Penny Davidson 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

35:06

Brian and Penny Davidson have perfected the art of extended vacations, thanks to a combination of slow travel and housesitting. They have no desire to hit the road permanently but want to avoid rushing around sites and being restricted by a budget as normal travel can be. In this episode, we explore the many benefits of house sitting as an option f…

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Episode 126: Finding the Fountain of Youth: Alan and Ros Cuthbertson 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

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Perpetual travelers Alan and Ros Cuthbertson of Frequent Traveller join us to discuss their life of constant travel. Since hitting the road in 2015 from their base of Bundaberg, Australia they've mastered the art of living on the road for an affordable price. They credit their lifestyle with providing them with a new-found feeling of youth. In this…

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EP 41 Naughty Editors - psychic damage and you 54:51

2y ago54:51

54:51

As we are just finishing off the edit on a book, we thought we'd have a (hopefully informative) rant about editors and the editorial process. Because gnarr. Signs your editor may stink and how to find a shiny unicorn. What are the breeds of editor? How much do they cost? Various stories from the trenches... Also on another note... we gonna be trave…

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EP 40 The Secret Purpose of the Crystal Gems from Steven Universe 44:11

2y ago44:11

44:11

So I had a think about it, and it turns out the Crystal Gem species is rather overpowered. Like... Immortal xenomorph meets nano-tech hegemonic-swarm combined with planet sculpting and a side salad of resurrection plus faster than light travel. So I might have gotten a tiny bit ambitious with this episode... I work out what the true purpose of the …

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EP 39 The Affront - British Tentacle Awfulness 41:41

2y ago41:41

41:41

We investigate "The Affront", one of the most charismatic and truly awful alien species to ever exist. A tentacled gas-sac parody of British aristocracy from the book Excession by Iain M Banks, one of the greatest science fiction writers that ever lived. I wax poetic about the post scarcity society known as "The Culture" Overlords... Blaaargh! Geor…

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EP 38 Jashin-chan Doroppukikku - Anime episode wai 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

In this episode we ramble about our current favorite anime... Jashin-chan Doroppukikku (Dropkick on my Devil) as well as think about pork cutlets and reminisce about eating roast duck ramen in Tokyo. Anyway who doesn't love a regenerating topless Lamia maid who is constantly trying to kill you (mostly via snakey dropkick)? Why are there not enough …

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EP 37 Predator - Spiderflaps vs mud 51:42

2y ago51:42

51:42

George made me watch the original Predator and we consider it as a pet. For example: Does it keep walking into stuff at ambient temperature? Where to I get magic invisi-mud? We probe the dark truth as to where glowsticks REALLY come from... And realize predators are really landing in orbital drop toilets…

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EP 36 Alien Covenant Android rant - why is android stubble? 51:09

2y ago51:09

51:09

We rant and rave about the androids and magical black goo in Alien Covenant (and Prometheus). Quite a bit, actually... Neutrino shockwave? ...no... just no. Join the egg sniffers guild today, we have cookies! Why android hair??? volcanic glass >> magic faux genetic god alien Chekhov's gun misfires again And more!…

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EP 35: Gaspode the Wonder Dog - from Terry Pratchett's Discworld 40:10

2y ago40:10

40:10

We dive into the Discworld and consider Gaspode, the cynical ball of stench and disease or as he would put it "Mans best friend, et cetera, et cetera. Give the little doggie a biscuit. Homo-Sapiens! You can keep 'em." We talk about Greyfriars Bobby, the inspiration behind Gaspode. We remember the good/bad old days of London, that Pratchett parodies…

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EP 34: Hallucigenia - The wierdest creature that ever lived 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

In this episode we travel back 500 million years to look at the pure and unadulterated nightmare fuel of the Cambrian explosion. In particular the weirdest creature named after a literal hallucination: Hallucigenia. * How many pikachu's can you impale on it's back spines? * Which end is the front? * Why don't more tentacles have teeth? * Why is the…

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EP 33: Mimics - Chewing gum on the foot of a tarrasque 44:13

2y ago44:13

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We delve into the potential of the beloved Mimics: Are tofu halflings an ethical food option? How do they fare against clothing, fall and chainmail blankets? Do mimics have pollen allergies? What is the saddest thing you can stick to a mimic? Are they really the most useful accessory?By George Penney & Tony Johnson

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EP 32 Chimera - A lawnmower that tastes like chicken 48:14

2y ago48:14

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This is one of those episodes where Tony gets fascinated by the cthonic things that kicked around before Greek myth and George works out which goat head isn't plotting against you. Does your pet Chimera need house-training three times? Does the lion head end up bald on one side and charred on the other? What do Echindna's have to do with this? Lear…

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Recheduled to Friday mornings, next episdode Friday 17th June 0:15

2y ago0:15

0:15

See you then!!By George Penney & Tony Johnson

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Housesitting Nomads in England, France, and Portugal with Gerri Detweiler 33:18

2+ y ago33:18

33:18

By David McNeill

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EP 31 Genius Sharks from Deep Blue Sea - Crank That Dump Stat 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

42:30

For George's birthday shark-o-rama we evaluate the genetically modified hyper-intelligent sharks from Deep Blue Sea. It's one of **those** episodes: Where do I buy fluffy leopard print chainmail? Are sharks anti-capitalistic or merely democratic-anarchists? Where does a dump stat rank against legs on Maslow's hierarchy of sharky danger? Should we f…

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EP 30: Tarrasque - the Apocalypse Engine 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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This episode we evaluate the absurdly overpowered Tarrasque as a pet: Which out of D&D and Pathfinder has the sexiest Tarrasque? How did it evolve from fish-pig... to cat-tortoise... to walking apocalypse? Is Godzilla gonna sue? Why does his theme song make no sense? And how exactly do you manage something that is literally "unkillable"?…

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How to Become Financially Independent and Move to Taiwan with Maxwell Lee 37:03

2+ y ago37:03

37:03

By David McNeill

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EP 29: Tabaxi, catwoman and catgirls - Nyan Nyan Nyan 36:26

2+ y ago36:26

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So we thought we would rate as a pet three concurrent cat-like things, nyan. All three of these would do just fine at either a catgirl, cosplay or furry convention. Which is what a human in DnD typically feels they have joined whenever they walk into a tavern. Futhermore, nyan. Which cat is best cat? (trick question... all cats are best cat) Do cat…

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