The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

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Episode 147 - The Commodore (Part 3) Mar 19, 2023

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We spend more time with Jack’s family, as Mrs Williams sinks even lower. Stephen gets two surprises, one good and one bad. We get close-up views of the squadron, Sophie’s concerns, Jack’s musical abilities, and a lecture on what a proper sick-berth should be. Ch 3.

Episode 146 - The Commodore (Part 2) Mar 12, 2023

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Jack has some news to offset his injury. Stephen meets Sir Joseph. Mrs. Williams is back and on steroids. There are interesting Easter Eggs, a new post captain, historical footnotes, and schadenfreude galore. Will Stephen finally get to see Diana and Brigid? Ch 2.

Episode 145 - The Commodore (Part 1) Mar 05, 2023

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We are coming home to England! We hear about a lucky backgammon game, childhood high jinks, potentially good news for Captain Aubrey, and a change of plans for Stephen. Ch 1.

Episode 144 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Final Part) - Paul Bryers Feb 26, 2023

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There's Noah’s Ark, action at sea, a race against an iceberg, unrelenting nature, more disaster, bad luck, and multiple good spots to end the book, plus our interview with guest Paul Bryers, author of the Nathan Peake books. Ch 10 (second half).

Episode 143 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 10) Feb 19, 2023

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Jack looks for Stephen. Stephen takes to sea. Their chase has a new beast in view. There are tips for frostbite, a different kind of sneer, Inca gold, talk of lightning, lots of ice, and ships, expected and unexpected, but no more of Stephen’s mission. Ch 10 (first half).

Episode 142 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 9) Feb 12, 2023

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Pullings makes an important discovery. Stephen gets to see the high Andes and tires of the local cuisine. We meet a new ancient, a curious saint, a global mushroom, and a troubling dream before everything comes crashing down. Next time, listen to the animals! Ch 9.

Episode 141 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 8) Feb 05, 2023

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A plan comes together quickly, Stephen is unusually confident, there are Malta Knights, mountain journeys, a wonderful mule, amazing oilbirds, a dreaded interloper, irascible animals, an unexpected development and we’re off again! Ch. 8.

Episode 140 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 7) Jan 29, 2023

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The girls go to church, Stephen continues his mission ashore, Dutourd goes missing, and Jack takes on a big wind in a small boat. We talk about earthquakes, the Inquisition, Incas, and the changing situation in Peru. Ch. 7.

Episode 139 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 6) Jan 22, 2023

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We finally reach Peru, and Stephen’s mission begins. The Franklin and the Surprise and Jack and Stephen part company. Martin’s illness is fully diagnosed. O’Brian takes several forays into the Bible, and Sam Panda returns! Ch 6.

Episode 138 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 5) Jan 15, 2023

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The Surprise, led by a barrel, sails full speed into an examination of human behaviour, a pursuit of prizes, and danger - nautically and interpersonally. We learn about Ben Franklin, language, gender and agency. Something for everyone! Ch 5

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