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Back to SearchEpisode 203 - HMS Surprise (Part 1)
Episode 213
A new First Lord and Admiralty Board shake up the story and endanger Stephen. There's a secondhand Diana update, Jack is nowhere to be seen, and Stephen sets off on a new mission, which worries Sir J…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 202 - Bicentenary Special
Episode 212
Ian and Mike celebrate the show’s bicentenary by answering listener questions, with help from our Patreons and from special guest Steve Morris. We discuss battle scenes, characters, WW2 exploits, Aub…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 201 - Post Captain (Final Part)
Episode 211
The Lively goes into action. Jack receives surprising insights into Stephen's secret life and Admiralty connections. After weather disruption, a tense negotiation and Jack refusing to touch a belayi…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 200 - Post Captain (Part 14)
Episode 210
A deeply philosophical Stephen seems an unsuccessful matchmaker. Jack designs a "Love Boat" interior. There's an intelligence mission, a copycat Nelson plan, opera, grace, virtue, music, words, art, …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 199 - Post Captain (Part 13)
Episode 209
Just as everything turned around last chapter - get ready for them to turn again! In this short chapter, Jack tries to work his way on the Lively. Stephen makes a stunning find ashore. And Jack learn…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 198 - Post Captain (Part 12)
Episode 208
Jack learns his fate from the Admiralty and faces new challenges, including Stephen. We learn about bees, ideal friendship, crack ships, leadership, dog watches and the reason behind the book's title…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 197 - Post Captain (Part 11)
Episode 207
Amid high tension between Jack & Stephen, Stephen makes a momentous decision and Jack does not. Circumstances force Jack to step up in his leadership role. He tries to sell the crew on their mission …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 196 - Steve Maffeo
Episode 206
This week we're looking forward to talking with author Steve Maffeo about the world of naval intelligence, its portrayal in the O'Brian canon, the connection to Lord Nelson, and also a sneaky look ah…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 195 - Post Captain (Part 10)
Episode 205
Stephen sees Diana and Sophie before leaving on his secret mission. Jack returns from the Baltics. Heneage Dundas asks Stephen to deliver a warning to Jack, and things get really bad - before they ge…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 194 - Post Captain (Part 9)
Episode 204
Jack assesses the crew, has an opportunity to re-rig the Polychrest, and displays an unusual talent. We learn about new sails, Stephen's particular skills and an old enemy. Jack has another opportuni…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago