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

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Episode 108 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 8) Jun 12, 2022

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A colourful birthday celebration shows off the Diane's firepower; Abdul becomes a bigger problem; Stephen fixes an intelligence setback; and we join him on a fabulous journey to the heart of Patrick O'Brian. Ch 7

Episode 107 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 7) Jun 05, 2022

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Stephen heads ashore and compiles the next discreet chapter in Dr. Maturin’s guide to better out-of-town business trip accommodations. We debate vital life forces for humans, tapirs, orangutans - anything with a spleen, basically. A real Van Buren makes an appearance, as does the real Geoff Hunt. Ch 6 (2nd part).

Episode 106 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 6) May 29, 2022

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Arriving in Java, we pick up the rest of the British mission, hear troubling news about Britain's banks, track down a Dutch anatomist, and press on to Pulo Prabang to prepare for meeting the Sultan and the French. Plus we talk about Stamford Raffles, and all things oriental, with guest Josh Provan. Ch 6.

Episode 105 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 5) May 22, 2022

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The Diane begins a long, perilous journey around Africa towards Pulo Prabang. There are contrary currents, cuttlefish, cathedrals of ice, confessions and copulation. Oh, and Kerguelen. Curious? Ch 5.

Episode 104 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 4) May 16, 2022

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Jack heads to London, hoping for the happiest possible news. We explore Irish mythology, and learn about the plans for the mission to Pulo Prabang: what kind of man is Mr Fox the envoy, really? Ep 4.

Episode 103 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 3) May 08, 2022

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Jack worries about his new purser and the crew starting to think this is an unlucky voyage. Stephen gets a surprise visitor in Lisbon, Jack meets the son of an old shipmate, and the backward glances at Master & Commander continue, as we wonder where Sharpe and Hornblower have got to. Ch 3, Ch 4 (Part).

Episode 102 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 2) May 01, 2022

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Stephen’s bankers frustrate, a prize takes flight, the new purser impresses - just not favorably. We find out why Master & Commander was such a great prelude to The Thirteen Gun Salute, as the “United Irishmen curse”, which hunted Dillon, descends on Stephen. Ch 2.

Episode 101 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 1) Apr 24, 2022

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After we all get caught up on who is aboard & why, the Surprise leaves on the long-promised secret mission to South America. We learn the reasons she departs so quickly, and what new developments are flowering between Stephen and Diana. Ch 1.

Episode 100 - Centenary Special Apr 17, 2022

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To celebrate reaching Episode 100, we have a special for you - Ian & Mike answer listeners' questions. We'll talk about personal stories, TV adaptations, equine digestion and the great sloth vs potto debate. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters, a few of whom we hear from in person. To watch a video version, please visit https://youtube.com/c/TheLubbersHole.

Episode 99 - Master & Commander (Final Part) Apr 10, 2022

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The Sophies are now prisoners of the French, as a battle with the English starts. We are spectators at the first and second battles of Algeciras and have a front-row seat at Jack’s trial for losing the Sophie. We learn about emotions, courts-martial, and big squadron actions all while enjoying the Rock of Gibraltar. Ch 12.

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