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

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Episode 193 - Post Captain (Part 8) Mar 03, 2024

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We learn more about Jack, Stephen, Sophie, and Diana's feelings. Tension mounts between Stephen and Jack. There's an intelligence mission, a notion of the sublime, a grand dinner with three rivals, more trouble with Harte, and Jack ashore. Ch 8.

Episode 192 - Post Captain (Part 7) Feb 25, 2024

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Stephen joins the Polycrest and wonders about his relationship with Jack. Pullings returns and celebrates his promotion. There are perils afloat, a run-in with debt collectors, more bear references, disputes over discipline, mutterings of mutiny, and the return of Admiral Harte. Ch 7.

Episode 191 - Post Captain (Part 6) Feb 18, 2024

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Jack meets with the new First Lord. He and Stephen attend Queenie's party and reunite with Sussex neighbours. Beware of bailiffs, footpads, and what you wish for - especially back on shore. Ch 6.

Episode 190 - Post Captain (Part 5) Feb 11, 2024

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Jack and Stephen are back at sea. There's plenty of action, a dear friend, a gleaming cannon, some fascinating history, more from the book of Job, a series of setbacks, reflections on Sophia and Diana, and the distinct possibility the entire bear trip was for nothing. Ch 5.

Episode 189 - Post Captain (Part 4) Feb 04, 2024

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Our heroes leave England and meet an old friend. Jack provides insight on his relationship with Diana, Stephen endorses living in the present and we have one of our favourite canon stories: We're going on a bear hunt! Ch 4.

Episode 188 - Post Captain (Part 3) Jan 28, 2024

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Stephen falls for Diana, but has concerns. Jack tries to deal with Sophie's reluctance. And tension mounts between our heroes even before their entire world turns upside down. Ch 3.

Episode 187 - Post Captain (Part 2) Jan 21, 2024

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Jack and Stephen get to know the Williamses better. Shakespeare and Dryden make an appearance. Jack and Stephen host a ball and the Jane Austen plot thickens, as everyone engages the enemy more closely. Ch 2.

Episode 186 - Post Captain (Part 1) Jan 14, 2024

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A new ship, bad odds, and life ashore in Jane Austen country. We meet a new set of characters, explore some classical references, and catch up with our heroes across masculine and feminine households. Ch 1.

New Year Message 2024 Jan 07, 2024

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This is a short special New Year’s episode, containing a quick message to all of you, and a reminder of what's coming up in the coming weeks. Episode 186, the first chapter of our re-read of Post Captain, is out on January 14th.

Episode 185 - Blue At The Mizzen (Final Part) Dec 31, 2023

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We explore the story of Job as Jack plans a final Cochrane flourish - can he meet his obligations to his crew and obtain his life's dream without getting killed in the process? Ch 10.

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