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

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Episode 184 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 9) Dec 24, 2023

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There are two visitors to the Lubber's Hole, greetings from home, visions of Christine, shifting local politics, a couple of naval actions, another burial at sea, and Jack has a plan! Ch. 9 & inter chapter.

Episode 183 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 8) Dec 17, 2023

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There’s more weather to be weathered, as Stephen considers his contributions to scientific knowledge. William Reade is brought up short, Sir David makes an appearance, and we quote some Shakespeare. Ch 8.

Episode 182 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 7) Dec 10, 2023

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In Rio, Jack learns about the Asp before leaving to go around Cape Horn. There's a nod to POB's first two nautical books, brushes with brutal weather and seas, women up to the challenge, and men working hard as supplies run short. Ch 7.

Episode 181 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 6) Dec 03, 2023

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A death leads to a “surprise” promotion. Harding jinxes the ship and we explore the doldrums - geographic and emotional, a US flashback, the ship’s cats, and our potential adversary in Chile. Ch 6.

Episode 180 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 5) Nov 26, 2023

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The Surprise arrives in Sierra Leone. In the midst of amazing wildlife, Stephen takes his chance with Christine. Jacob and Stephen worry about Jack, and young Hanson enters the boxing ring, fighting for the Surprise. Ch 5.

Episode 179 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 4) Nov 19, 2023

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There are irregularities (of the digestive kind) aboard the Surprise, as Mr Hanson progresses with Jack as a mentor. Stephen hopes for intelligence from Dr Jacob while the galley chorus rallies round. Ch 4.

Episode 178 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 3) Nov 12, 2023

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Jack hurries to get his ship repaired while Stephen works to confirm the mission to Chile with Sir Joseph. There’s family time for some. A royal connection adds to the midshipman’s berth, as Stephen’s pocket-watch works its way into the story once again. Ch 3.

Episode 177 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 2) Nov 05, 2023

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Jack returns to his amorous ways. The Surprise’s fortunes change and change again. Stephen is disappointed, worried, concerned, and ill-dressed. Wantage returns, though not entirely intact, and there’s a fiery ending for all. Ch 2.

Episode 176 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 1) Oct 29, 2023

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The Surprise’s departure for Chile is short-lived as she threatens to founder. Barmouth is back, Keith is not, and we learn about the differences between sailors and soldiers. Ch 1.

Episode 175 - The Hundred Days (Final Part) Oct 20, 2023

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Jack and the Surprise go after the galley, but the capture does not go as planned. Neither does much else. There’s a long chase, yet another new Dey, another death, and another potential complication for Jack’s career. Ch 10.

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