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

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Episode 137 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 4) Jan 08, 2023

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Political differences abound, as Stephen and Martin's relationship is hulled below the waterline. Tom has the Franklin armed & looking beautiful, but people suffer from salt and the lack of fresh water. The spoils are divided, as are opinions about Dutourd. Ch 4.

Episode 136 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 3) Jan 01, 2023

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As West is buried, the gunroom is changed by the arrival of Dutourd and the ransomers, and Martin continues his decline. There’s a new acting Lieutenant, much ado about sects, a possible link between petrels and homeopathy, frisky midshipmen, beautiful music, and potential trouble aboard. Ch 3.

Christmas Special 2022 Dec 24, 2022

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This is a short special Christmas episode, containing a message to all our listeners, guests and patrons, a few Christmas highlights from the POB canon, and a guide to what's coming up in the next week or two. Episode 136 is out on December 31st. Happy Holidays!

Episode 135 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 2) Dec 18, 2022

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We learn the cause of all the “unnatural” natural phenomena, the fate of Dutourd and the Franklin, what will become of West’s ongoing effect on the Gun Room, and the Shelmerston sect which doesn't play well with others. Ch 2.

Episode 134 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 1) Dec 11, 2022

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The chase of the Franklin continues, pitting Jack Aubrey against a very resourceful Yankee sailing master and Mother Nature herself. We meet some new characters onboard, attend a gunroom dinner and remember to keep one hand for the ship and another for ourselves. Ch 1.

Episode 133 - The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes (Final Part); Rachel McMillan Dec 04, 2022

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Battle with the North commences, the Franklin is in the offing, and the spoils of war are great and terrible as the current story of Clarissa Oakes comes to an end. Meanwhile we wrap up this novel with an interview with our old friend, novelist Rachel McMillan. Ch 9.

Episode 132 Clarissa Oakes / The Truelove (Part 9) Nov 27, 2022

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Jack and the Surprises sail into Moahu hoping to secure Queen Puolani’s allegiance and defend her against the north’s attack. They hunt for the Franklin, find another ship, see a little action and encounter the spoils of war, as we learn more about Clarissa and resolve the gunroom’s dilemma. Ch 9 (Part 1)

Episode 131 - The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes (Part 8); Josh Corey Nov 20, 2022

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“Nasty, brutish, and short”? Maybe. An angry Captain presides over punishment, and we dig deep into the delights of John Donne. The medicos go fishing and sight the Evil One. And our special guest, author and academic Josh Corey, joins us to discuss the character of Nathaniel Martin and lots more besides. Ch 8.

Episode 130 - Clarissa Oakes / The Truelove (Part 7) Nov 13, 2022

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An excited Stephen writes to Sir Joseph Blaine, while Rev. Martin confesses. We learn more about Mrs. Oakes, her attitude toward men and her effect on the Surprise’s officers and crew. An unpleased, indignant Jack tilts church toward fire and brimstone. And there’s a dinner! Ch 7.

Episode 129 - The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes (Part 6) Nov 06, 2022

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As trading and high jinks continue ashore, a French-American crew are threatening Moahu. Stephen, meanwhile, learns about Clarissa's dark personal history, and gives some important clues about treachery in the heart of the British establishment. Ch 6

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