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

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Episode 88 - Master & Commander (Part 2) Jan 23, 2022

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Jack and his new friend eat dinner, and we learn some of the Maturin backstory. The Sophie's new Lieutenant has a mysterious non-connection to Maturin, and while Jack strives to find more men, the crew’s problems may be just beginning. Ch 2.

Episode 87 - Master & Commander (Part 1) Jan 16, 2022

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Back to where it all started - Royal Navy Lieutenant Jack Aubrey meets a black-coated gentleman named Maturin at a concert, and arguably the world’s best book series ensues. Ch 1

Crossing The Line Special - Leadership; Olivier Aranda Jan 09, 2022

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This week we're bring you a special episode on leadership lessons from Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin and some of the leadership thinkers connected to them. We get help from French naval history researcher Olivier Aranda.

Episode 86 - Letter of Marque (Final Part); Geoff Hunt Jan 02, 2022

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Stephen takes a balloon ride - real life, or fantasy? We dip into Irish mythology, learn a little more about Diana’s character and join in a sing-along. Our very special guest is illustrator, artist and O’Brian cover art fan favourite, Geoff Hunt. Ch 9.

Christmas Special 2021 Dec 24, 2021

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This is a short special Christmas episode, containing a quick review of 2021, lots of thank-yous, and Christmas highlights from the POB canon (thanks to our great Patreon supporters). Enjoy - Episode 86 is out on January 2nd. Happy Holidays!

Episode 85 - The Letter of Marque (Part 9) Dec 19, 2021

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EP 85: Stephen is on several missions: to replenish his laudanum, to find Diana, to return the Blue Peter and attempt to save his marriage, all in time to meet Jack and head to South America. So far, the wind has not been fair for ships or balloons. Will Stephen’s premonitions, omens and dread prevail? Or will there be a cliff-hanger? Ch 9.

Episode 84 - The Letter of Marque (Part 8) Dec 12, 2021

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Sir Joseph and Stephen are looking for a way to have Jack restored. Jack has a homecoming, Stephen heads for Sweden and the reversals continue. There’s pocket-boroughs, hungry dogs, dirty puddings and Figaro just before we hear about “The Day of Wrath”. Ch 8.

Episode 83 - The Letter of Marque (Part 7) Dec 05, 2021

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We learn more about Jack’s wounds, sciatic stays and the relationship between butterflies and French intelligence agents. Meanwhile, Jack’s reinstatement to the navy list hangs in the balance, and his friends come to his aid. Will Jack let them help him? Ch 7.

Episode 82 - The Letter of Marque (Part 6) Nov 28, 2021

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Jack and the Surprise are headed into action, but not before we've considered poetics - there are Greek drama tips, crazed horses on ships, and Merry Christmas greetings from the Surprise crew’s wet lips. Ch 6.

Episode 81 - The Letter of Marque (Part 5) Nov 21, 2021

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Jack wants to practice his cutting-out routine - but can he navigate the grievances of Sethians, Muggletonians and Southcottians? And what about the maidens of Polcombe (wherever that is)? Ch 5.

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