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

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Episode 80 - The Letter of Marque (Part 4) Nov 14, 2021

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We get glaziers, corsair bishops, balloonists and link-boys; Stephen gets medical supplies, news from Sweden and a reminder about insurance; and Jack gets silver plate and an exciting new mission!

Episode 79 - The Letter of Marque (Part 3) Nov 07, 2021

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Our heroes encounter a big blow, and their cruise gets extended. We learn about the perils, pitfalls and rewards of privateering. Jack learns a little mindfulness, and Padeen sinks deeper into addiction. We are once again reminded that it's all about the wind! Ch 3.

Episode 78 - The Letter of Marque (Part 2) Oct 31, 2021

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Jack exercises his new crew and tries to keep them from getting pressed, while Stephen talks carronades and strategy. In the meantime there's mooning, rogering and La Marseillaise - something for everyone? Ch 2.

Episode 77 - The Letter Of Marque (Part 1) Oct 24, 2021

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At Shelmerston, Jack picks the last of his new crew, while Stephen gets distracted by a man in blue pants and a big bustard. Two interesting Admirals appear on the scene, one with a familiar name, as the Surprise prepares to sail. Ch 1.

Episode 76 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Final Part) Oct 17, 2021

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Jack prepares to take the Surprise to sea to finalise her crew. Stephen’s French is tested when he’s invited to a mysterious and perhaps dangerous encounter. An old friend turns up with a missing possession and vital information, bringing the book to a dramatic end. Ch 10.

Episode 75 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 9) Oct 10, 2021

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Stephen works to lessen Jack’s sentence, and get him on board with plans for the Surprise. Blaine offers counsels and potentially a new mission. And Jack's sentence is finalised and carried out, in one of the canon’s most emotional scenes. Ch 9.

Episode 74 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 8) Oct 03, 2021

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Jack's legal situation worsens, as Stephen activates his back-up plan - a charming privateer, weatherly, stiff and fast ... you know the one! Also Byron, Donovan and a corsair named Dover. Can any of them help Jack avoid what's coming? Ch 8.

Episode 73 The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 7) Sep 26, 2021

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Jack and Stephen are getting their heads around Jack’s forthcoming trial - we find about the quality of justice, the puzzling fate of Ellis Palmer and parallels to our other hero, Thomas Cochrane. Ch 7.

Episode 72 - Cine-Files - Master & Commander (Part 2) Sep 19, 2021

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We reach the conclusion of our review of M&CFSOTW in collaboration with the Cine-Files - can Jack Aubrey keep his naval family together? Can Hollom find leadership within himself? Will Stephen ever get to see his flightless cormorant? And what kind of surprise awaits the Acheron?

Episode 71 - Cine-Files - Master & Commander (Part 1) Sep 12, 2021

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This is a joint episode with our friends Steve and John from The Cine-Files podcast, discussing the 2003 Peter Weir movie Master & Commander - Far Side Of The World. Part 2 is next week, and then we resume Reverse Of The Medal.

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