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Episode 233
A special announcement from Ian & Mike about our plans to re-launch the Lubber's Hole. Merry Christmas!
Published on 5 hours ago
Episode 221 - The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey
Episode 232
We reach the end of our voyage, but before we get there we'll meet old friends, deal with friction in the younger generation, and encounter a familiar kind of personal jeopardy for Stephen. After tha…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 220 - Dean King Interview
Episode 231
Episode 220 is out today - dedicated to our interview with POB biographer Dean King. Discover the story of Dean’s journey to discover more of the real world story behind O’Brian’s genius.
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 218 - The Unknown Shore
Episode 230
We're still riding along on Anson's famous journey - this time from the viewpoint of the Wager, a ship that was lost fairly early in the last book. The two main characters of The Unknown Shore promis…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 218 - The Golden Ocean
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We explore the first of two POB books that could be said to be ‘pre-cursors' to the Aubrey-Maturin canon - The Golden Ocean. Midshipmen, rats, storms, friendships, Irish back-story, shipwreck, disea…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep 217 - Persuasion
Episode 228
We're exploring the world of Jane Austen this week, reacting to the 1995 film adaptation of her novel Persuasion. With naval officers, snobbery, hunting, dinners and thwarted love, it might seem fami…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 216 - HMS Surprise (Part 14)
Episode 227
Jack and Stephen, homeward bound, head for Madeira to pick up their loves, and maybe a prize. Stephen attempts to recover from his wound, as he and Diana decide where to go from here. With all the s…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 215 - HMS Surprise (Part 13)
Episode 226
In Calcutta, Jack is drowning in good wishes but still short of a dowry for Sophie. Canning acts like Jack's good friend, despite their history. Stephen calls on Diana for an answer to his marriage p…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 214 - HMS Surprise (Part 12)
Episode 225
Linois's squadron returns, and Jack's battle plans are tested, as he fights the Surprise with most of his officers and many of his gunners loaned out. Success may depend on the Surprise sacrificing h…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 213 - HMS Surprise (Part 11)
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The Surprise catches the China Fleet - which delights everyone but Stephen. Later, Surprise sees a less hospitable squadron. Jack rises to the occasion, balancing his desire for glory and action agai…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago