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Episode 147 - The Commodore (Part 3)
Episode 153
We spend more time with Jack’s family, as Mrs Williams sinks even lower. Stephen gets two surprises, one good and one bad. We get close-up views of the squadron, Sophie’s concerns, Jack’s musical abi…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 146 - The Commodore (Part 2)
Episode 152
Jack has some news to offset his injury. Stephen meets Sir Joseph. Mrs. Williams is back and on steroids. There are interesting Easter Eggs, a new post captain, historical footnotes, and schadenfreud…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 145 - The Commodore (Part 1)
Episode 151
We are coming home to England! We hear about a lucky backgammon game, childhood high jinks, potentially good news for Captain Aubrey, and a change of plans for Stephen. Ch 1.
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 144 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Final Part) - Paul Bryers
Episode 150
There's Noah’s Ark, action at sea, a race against an iceberg, unrelenting nature, more disaster, bad luck, and multiple good spots to end the book, plus our interview with guest Paul Bryers, author o…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 143 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 10)
Episode 149
Jack looks for Stephen. Stephen takes to sea. Their chase has a new beast in view. There are tips for frostbite, a different kind of sneer, Inca gold, talk of lightning, lots of ice, and ships, expec…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 142 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 9)
Episode 148
Pullings makes an important discovery. Stephen gets to see the high Andes and tires of the local cuisine. We meet a new ancient, a curious saint, a global mushroom, and a troubling dream before every…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 141 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 8)
Episode 147
A plan comes together quickly, Stephen is unusually confident, there are Malta Knights, mountain journeys, a wonderful mule, amazing oilbirds, a dreaded interloper, irascible animals, an unexpected d…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 140 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 7)
Episode 146
The girls go to church, Stephen continues his mission ashore, Dutourd goes missing, and Jack takes on a big wind in a small boat. We talk about earthquakes, the Inquisition, Incas, and the changing s…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 139 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 6)
Episode 145
We finally reach Peru, and Stephen’s mission begins. The Franklin and the Surprise and Jack and Stephen part company. Martin’s illness is fully diagnosed. O’Brian takes several forays into the Bible,…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 138 - The Wine-Dark Sea (Part 5)
Episode 144
The Surprise, led by a barrel, sails full speed into an examination of human behaviour, a pursuit of prizes, and danger - nautically and interpersonally. We learn about Ben Franklin, language, gende…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago