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The Black Sprayhood

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A history teacher and a visual effects artist quit their jobs and go sailing with their two cats. This podcast features interviews with interesting people they meet along their travels as well as an audio version of their travel blog.Check out our Youtube channel for some video versions of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOEAXih2jVKpMgk87LRRywMore information about our sailing adventures at:www.theblacksprayhood.com

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Episodes

  1. Recycling a sailboat? Yes, it’s possible! - Nick Bigeau

    In this episode, we sit down with Nick Bigeau, a Canadian composites expert, to explore the possibilities of recycling sailboats. He shares his innovative, low-cost process for giving fiberglass boats a second life, and why sustainable solutions in marine industries matter more than ever.

  2. Musician and music educator - Mariana Bruekers

    In this interview, Mariana Bruekers talks about why she wanted to learn the flute, her specialty in Brazilian music Chorinho. Her love of teaching and performing and her solo trip driving around the American continents with advice for solo female travellers.

  3. Scholar of Caribbean History - Matthew Quest

    We discussed Caribbean history from slavery to 1970s post colonial freedom movements with an emphasis on popular democracy; contemporary dilemmas of empire and economic development in Barbuda Haiti the Grenadines and Guyana; and the problems of CARICOM governments versus an emerging movement for...

  4. Tattoo Artist Rakhee Shah

    In this podcast we interview award winning tattoo artist Rakhee Shah about the creative and personal rewards and challenges of working in the tattoo industry.

  5. Grenadian chocolate and the 1979 revolution with Samuel Brathwaite

    In this episode Samuel discusses why Grenadian chocolate is the best in the world and his role as part of the New Jewel Movement which overthrew the government in the 1979 Grenadian Revolution

  6. Rokotto drummer - Howard McLeod, Carriacou

    In this podcast, drummer Howie McLeod discusses his time in the hit 1970s band Rokotto, his musical influences and creative process and what it was like to move to the UK from the Caribbean in the 1960s. Music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/

  7. Cultural and heritage guide - Rina Mills, Carriacou

    In this video Rina explains the heritage and culture of the island of Carriacou, Grenada including food, music, dancing and festivals and the deep connection with African traditions that people have in Carriacou

  8. Business woman and community activist, Susan Jacobs, Union Island

    In this episode, Susan discusses Union Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, how the community has worked together in order to achieve promises made by investors in nearby Canouan where she worked and the dogs of Union Island (will Union Island be getting an annual dog party?...)

  9. Union Island's local historian - Alex Douglas

    In this podcast episode, local historian Alex Douglas talks about the history and features of Union Island in the Southern Grenadines, how the political system of St Vincent and the Grenadines works and how the island is being affected by climate change.

  10. Alan Clammer and Heather Forrester - Explorers by land, sea and air

    In this episode Alan and Heather discuss how to make the skipper-crew member relationship work successfully. Alan discusses his days as a pilot and testing space suits for the moon missions and meeting President Kennedy the day before he was assassinated. Heather talks about her experiences solo...

  11. Community project tour guide Bertha Grant - Saint Lucia

    In this podcast episode tour guide Bertha Grant discusses the community project of Tet Paul near Soufrière, St Lucia. She discusses how the community came together to make the project work, the challenges they faced, the knowledge of the natural world she has acquired and the benefits to the...

  12. Bajan Chef Steven Whittaker

    In this episode, Bajan chef, Steven Whittaker talks about how he started his own food business, his commitment to sustainability and what it means to be a 'nutritarian'. He also shares some amazing and delicious cooking tips for you to try.

  13. John Haskell - Firefighter rowing the Atlantic

    In this podcast, John discusses the psychological impacts of being a firefighter and what it was like to row across the Atlantic and why he's rowing across the Indian Ocean Transcript

  14. Marine technician Gilson Maocha

    In this episode we chat with Gilson about Cape Verdean music, the creole language, carnival, the importance of the environment and the boat industry in Mindelo. English transcript Portuguese transcript

  15. Sports Radio Broadcaster Paul Breen Turner

    In this episode Paul talks about his radio broadcasting career including famous sporting heroes, living in Spain and the impact of Brexit on expats living in Europe English transcript Portuguese transcript

  16. Audioblog episode 001 - Finally...departure!

    This is the audio version of our sailing blog. In this episode we finally leave our marina in Southampton to set off on our big adventure. For more information check out our website at www.theblacksprayhood.com

  17. Sailor, businessman and spy? Peter Darbyshire

    This episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this third episode we talk with sailor and businessman Peter Darbyshire about sailing, being an effective manager and his spy father's pivotal role in the 1953 coup in Iran. Click here to...

  18. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor Sula-Mae Loewenthal

    This episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this second episode we talk with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and coach Sula-Mae Loewenthal about women in martial arts, competitions and her love of Brazil. Click here to download the full...

  19. VFX Artist Henning Glabbart

    This episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this first episode we talk with visual effects artist and supervisor Henning Glabbart about the VFX industry, including the work done on the film Adrift, a film about sea survival. Click here…

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About this show

A history teacher and a visual effects artist quit their jobs and go sailing with their two cats. This podcast features interviews with interesting people they meet along their travels as well as an audio version of their travel blog.Check out our Youtube channel for some video versions of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOEAXih2jVKpMgk87LRRywMore information about our sailing adventures at:www.theblacksprayhood.com

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TheBlackSprayhood

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Black Sprayhood have?

The Black Sprayhood has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 24, 2025.

What is The Black Sprayhood about?

A history teacher and a visual effects artist quit their jobs and go sailing with their two cats. This podcast features interviews with interesting people they meet along their travels as well as an audio version of their travel blog.Check out our Youtube channel for some video versions of this...

How often does The Black Sprayhood release new episodes?

The Black Sprayhood publishes about every 79 days, based on its 19 episodes since October 2021.

Who hosts The Black Sprayhood?

The Black Sprayhood is created and hosted by TheBlackSprayhood.
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