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Shantycast!
by @dockyarddogs
Ahoy and welcome to Shantycast!A sea shanty podcast from the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI City of London Tower Station shanty band – blending maritime music, naval history, and pub banter.Learn the story behind classic shanties, sing along with the chorus, hear updates from the RNLI’s Tower Station on the Thames, discover salty sayings, sample the Ale of the Podcast, and enjoy a good bashing of Boney.Join us in keeping sea songs alive – pint in hand and voices loud.
Episodes
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Ep 13: Guest stars and the Bayeux Tapestry
This week we’re joined by special guest singer Melissa, who comes aboard for an episode packed with singing, stories and the usual shanty band banter. We have an interesting story from Alan about our Ale of the Week, learn a little bit more about Cornwall and its rich maritime heritage, and for...
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Ep 12: Falmouth debrief and Santiana
This week we're bringing you a special episode as we look back on an unforgettable trip to the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival. We chat about our time at one of the world's biggest celebrations of sea shanties, share some of the stories from the weekend, and reflect on the atmosphere,...
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Ep.11: The Shanty World Cup 2026
The greatest tournament in football history meets the greatest musical genre in history. In this special World Cup edition of the Shanty Band Podcast, the crew gather for the inaugural Shanty World Cup, pitting football nations, terrace anthems and sea shanties against each other in a tournament...
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Ep 10: Noodles, Naval Songs & Points of Order!
Episode 10 sails into turbulent waters as we turn our attention to George Washington. We raise several highly questionable “points of order,” attempt to maintain some dignity, and inevitably fail. Fuelled by noodles , we blend maritime tradition with complete nonsense.
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Ep. 9: Learning “Good Morning Ladies” + Usual Banter
We’re back on familiar ground this week after our brief detour—normal service has resumed. That means all the usual features, plenty of questionable banter, and a proper dive into a new shanty as we take on “Good Morning Ladies.” . If you enjoyed the classic episodes, this one’s very much in that...
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BONUS Shout Out!
Matt decided to do some SHOUT OUTS and things got out of hand so Peter had to edit them out... enjoy!
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Ep 8: Fish in the Sea – Guinness Zero, salty sayings & meet the Dog
Ahoy and welcome to another episode of Shantycast! This week the Dockyard Dogs sing the powerful traditional shanty “Fish in the sea”, exploring its history, teaching the chorus, and finishing with a full-blooded performance. We raise a glass of Guinness Zero for this episode’s Ale of the…
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Ep 7: Shanty Claus – Live Christmas Special from The Crown
Ahoy and Merry Shantymas! For our seventh voyage, the Dockyard Dogs take over The Crown for a very special Shanty Claus Christmas episode — recorded live in the pub, surrounded by friends, laughter, crackling fires and more than one festive pint. 🎅 Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty...
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Ep 6: Tommy by Rudyard Kipling – Plus Ale and shanties live from the Eden in Kent
This time the Dockyard Dogs cross the border to come live from Kent! Edenbridge to be exact. Where we roll out the barrel and roll out some poetry! Feature a guest ale. And we subject the regulars to a very long intro to Dead Horse. 🎶 Hosted by the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI shanty band keeping…
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Ep 5: Live at We Have Ways Fest – Shanties, Spitfires and Rifle Drills
Ahoy and welcome to Episode 5 of Shantycast! This time the Dockyard Dogs set sail for We Have Ways Fest, bringing sea shanties to the frontline of history. In this special episode, you’ll hear live performances from the festival, plenty of pub-style banter, and the joy of singing together with a...
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Ep 4: Leave Her Johnny – this episode, we've tried jingles!
Ahoy and welcome to Episode 4 of Shantycast! This week’s shanty is the timeless “Leave Her Johnny” – the traditional song sailors sang at the end of a long voyage. We’ll teach you the chorus, share the story behind it, and finish with a rousing version from the Dogs. All served up with the usual...
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Ep 3: Drunken Sailor – Live from Wilderness Gathering, ale of the podcast & festival tales
Ahoy and welcome to Episode 3 of Shantycast! This week we’re recording from the Wilderness Gathering Festival, where the Dockyard Dogs performed the classic “Drunken Sailor” and kept the shanty spirit rolling off-stage too. We bring you a festival edition of the Ale of the Podcast, swap stories...
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Ep 2: South Australia – Tower Run, ale of the week, salty sayings & bashing Boney
Ahoy and welcome to Episode 2 of Shantycast! This week, we tackle the capstan classic “South Australia” – learn the chorus, sing along, and find out why it’s a favourite opener for the Dockyard Dogs. We raise a glass of this episode’s Ale of the Podcast, decode a few more salty sailor sayings…
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Ep 1: Nelson’s Blood – Learn our first shanty, RNLI Tower intro & salty sayings
Ahoy! Welcome aboard the very first episode of Shantycast! We kick things off with our signature shanty “Nelson’s Blood” – discover its history, learn the chorus, and sing along with us. We have an RNLI Tower Station update (live from the pub, naturally), we share a round of Ale of the Podcast,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ahoy and welcome to Shantycast!A sea shanty podcast from the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI City of London Tower Station shanty band – blending maritime music, naval history, and pub banter.Learn the story behind classic shanties, sing along with the chorus, hear updates from the RNLI’s Tower Station on the Thames, discover salty sayings, sample the Ale of the Podcast, and enjoy a good bashing of Boney.Join us in keeping sea songs alive – pint in hand and voices loud.
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@dockyarddogs
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Shantycast! currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Shantycast! about?
Ahoy and welcome to Shantycast!A sea shanty podcast from the Dockyard Dogs – the RNLI City of London Tower Station shanty band – blending maritime music, naval history, and pub banter.Learn the story behind classic shanties, sing along with the chorus, hear updates from the RNLI’s Tower Station on...
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Shantycast! is created and hosted by @dockyarddogs.
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