The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast
Mike & Ian
256 episodes · in order
A fan podcast reviewing all of the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian, beginning with the first - Master and Commander. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/lubbershole
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Episode 50 - Treason's Harbour (Part 7)
Jack says an awkward goodbye to his Turkish and Arabian guests, while he and Stephen chat about politics, ophthalmia and even adultery with a new friend. We discover the remarkable Lady Hester Stanhope, witness a…
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Episode 51 - Treason's Harbour (Part 8); Philip Ball
Jack tests his fortune with the admiral after mixed fortunes in Arabia. Stephen looks like a vagrant, Jack feels like a bereaved lover and the Surprise looks like change could be coming. And we talk Mediterranean…
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Episode 52 - Treason's Harbour (Part 9)
Wray and Maturin play for high stakes, but Killick saves the chelengk. We return to Kutali, meet old friends, hear Jack fumbling with Greek and Italian, and have a brush with Bogart and Bergman. Ch 9,10
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Episode 53 - Treason's Harbour (Part 10)
The action and tension are building, at sea and back in Valetta - a 'most romantic frame' is aboard the Nymphe, and almost takes us by Surprise. And there's a Derry Girls connection, so there is. Ch 9,10
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Episode 54 - Treason's Harbour (Final Part)
The end of Treason's Harbour should also be the end of the line for Wray, Harte, the Surprise and the Dey of Mascara - but how will that work out in the end? Meanwhile, it's a whole new year for the Lubber's Hole! Ch 10
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Episode 55 - The Far Side of the World (Part 1)
We're starting a new book, beginning in Gibraltar and all seems suddenly right with the world - the Fieldings reunited, Stephen's message to Diana on its way, and the Surprise on a new mission to The Far Side Of The…
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Episode 56 - The Far Side of the World (Part 2)
Jack is getting ready for sea, and Stephen is birding at the top of Gibraltar rock, but what is the port admiral up to? What's going on among the warrant officers? And who is that uncommonly handsome young woman? Ch 2.
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Episode 57 - The Far Side of the World (Part 3)
Out at sea, the new crew of the Surprise is getting to know each other better. Blood letting is just around the corner, but not in the way that you'd think. To top it all, there's a troublesome goat, so grab a dish of…
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Episode 58 - The Far Side of the World (Part 4)
Trouble and foreboding aboard the Surprise - adultery threatens the equanimity of the ship, and Jack would rather heave-to and paint than cross the Line. Terrible puns are his only relief, sadly. Ch 4.
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Episode 59 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 5)
There's time ashore for Maturin and Martin, but the owl-faced night ape takes its toll, and South America offers addictive new possibilities. As the repaired Surprise races to catch the Norfolk, there are…
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Episode 60 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 6)
Jack and the Surprise find an accommodating island, the sun comes out and things start to look a little better before the trouble starts - especially if your last name starts with an “H.” We have a couple of chases,…
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Episode 61 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 7); Clare Hunt
In the Galápagos Islands we consider wildlife, mating rituals and gobstoppers. Stephen gets angry with Jack, and they learn that skipping a night of music can have disastrous results. Jack and Stephen become part of a…
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Episode 62 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 8)
Stephen and Jack figure out how they might survive on their desert island, if only Stephen can get on board with Jack’s taste in coconuts. We’re going to talk about rumours of a new Patrick O’Brian movie project on the…
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Episode 63 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 9)
Jack is happy to be alive, so we explore the lot of women and men in the world, and how this relates to the Articles of War. Stephen tries bird-watching in a storm, resulting in a change in plans, and a visit to…
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Episode 64 - The Far Side Of The World (Final Part)
The Far Side Of The World reaches a climax - there's confrontation and betrayal ashore, but who's that on the horizon? And we get a definitive answer to the question 'can it be ate?' - shark lovers, look away now. Ch 10
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Crossing The Line Special - Humour
A mid season special, featuring a mix of highlights from past shows and fresh commentary. We're reaching out to a selected few of our past guests to add some of their thoughts, too - listen out for Eva Sandor joining…
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Crossing The Line Special - Children
Our latest Crossing The Line special is all about children in the world of Patrick O'Brian. As we talk about Forshaw, Dil and squeakers past and present, we’re joined by special guest Steve Morris of the Cine Files…
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Crossing The Line Special - Music
The last of our series of Crossing The Line specials is all about music. With the help of special guest Rachel McMillan, we look back at how music has enriched the Patrick O'Brian stories, and look forward to musical…
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Episode 65 - The Reverse of the Medal (Part 1)
We're at the beginning of The Reverse of the Medal - The Surprise and her captured whaler join the West Indies fleet, as people wonder whether Jack’s luck has run out. Stephen is back in high demand as a surgeon and…
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Episode 66 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 2)
Stephen and Jack are underway, still reflecting on the appearance of Sam Panda, pondering admirals, wives, saints and Jesuits along the way. And there's a new chase on the horizon! Ch 2.
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Episode 67 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 3)
Jack, Stephen and the crew are chasing the Spartan, but pursued by their own doubts and superstitions. Three sightings, but will the tight-lipped crew take one last prize? Ch 3
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Episode 68 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 4)
After avoiding a bit of Cochrane action, Jack is on his way home, via London, in a leathern convenience. We find out how to kick up Bob's a-dying, and Jack is set for a fortune or a disaster - which will it be? Ch. 4
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Episode 69 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 5)
Stephen hears a heart-breaking verse of Dryden, contemplates shearwaters, pulls a deserving nose and finally hangs out with his royal protectors. Along the way, he takes care of a big old MacGuffin. Ch 5.
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Episode 70 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 6)
This week Babbington returns, as do honey-buzzards, cricket and hurling. Ashgrove Cottage comes to pieces at the hands of sailors. Reverend Martin is upset by the cost of setting up house, and he abandons bird-watching…
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Episode 71 - Cine-Files - Master & Commander (Part 1)
This is a joint episode with our friends Steve and John from The Cine-Files podcast, discussing the 2003 Peter Weir movie Master & Commander - Far Side Of The World. Part 2 is next week, and then we resume Reverse Of…
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Episode 72 - Cine-Files - Master & Commander (Part 2)
We reach the conclusion of our review of M&CFSOTW in collaboration with the Cine-Files - can Jack Aubrey keep his naval family together? Can Hollom find leadership within himself? Will Stephen ever get to see his…
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Episode 73 The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 7)
Jack and Stephen are getting their heads around Jack’s forthcoming trial - we find about the quality of justice, the puzzling fate of Ellis Palmer and parallels to our other hero, Thomas Cochrane. Ch 7.
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Episode 74 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 8)
Jack's legal situation worsens, as Stephen activates his back-up plan - a charming privateer, weatherly, stiff and fast ... you know the one! Also Byron, Donovan and a corsair named Dover. Can any of them help Jack…
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Episode 75 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 9)
Stephen works to lessen Jack’s sentence, and get him on board with plans for the Surprise. Blaine offers counsels and potentially a new mission. And Jack's sentence is finalised and carried out, in one of the canon’s…
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Episode 76 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Final Part)
Jack prepares to take the Surprise to sea to finalise her crew. Stephen’s French is tested when he’s invited to a mysterious and perhaps dangerous encounter. An old friend turns up with a missing possession and vital…
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Episode 77 - The Letter Of Marque (Part 1)
At Shelmerston, Jack picks the last of his new crew, while Stephen gets distracted by a man in blue pants and a big bustard. Two interesting Admirals appear on the scene, one with a familiar name, as the Surprise…
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Episode 78 - The Letter of Marque (Part 2)
Jack exercises his new crew and tries to keep them from getting pressed, while Stephen talks carronades and strategy. In the meantime there's mooning, rogering and La Marseillaise - something for everyone? Ch 2.
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Episode 79 - The Letter of Marque (Part 3)
Our heroes encounter a big blow, and their cruise gets extended. We learn about the perils, pitfalls and rewards of privateering. Jack learns a little mindfulness, and Padeen sinks deeper into addiction. We are once…
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Episode 80 - The Letter of Marque (Part 4)
We get glaziers, corsair bishops, balloonists and link-boys; Stephen gets medical supplies, news from Sweden and a reminder about insurance; and Jack gets silver plate and an exciting new mission!
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Episode 81 - The Letter of Marque (Part 5)
Jack wants to practice his cutting-out routine - but can he navigate the grievances of Sethians, Muggletonians and Southcottians? And what about the maidens of Polcombe (wherever that is)? Ch 5.
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Episode 82 - The Letter of Marque (Part 6)
Jack and the Surprise are headed into action, but not before we've considered poetics - there are Greek drama tips, crazed horses on ships, and Merry Christmas greetings from the Surprise crew’s wet lips. Ch 6.
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Episode 83 - The Letter of Marque (Part 7)
We learn more about Jack’s wounds, sciatic stays and the relationship between butterflies and French intelligence agents. Meanwhile, Jack’s reinstatement to the navy list hangs in the balance, and his friends come to…
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Episode 84 - The Letter of Marque (Part 8)
Sir Joseph and Stephen are looking for a way to have Jack restored. Jack has a homecoming, Stephen heads for Sweden and the reversals continue. There’s pocket-boroughs, hungry dogs, dirty puddings and Figaro just…
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Episode 85 - The Letter of Marque (Part 9)
EP 85: Stephen is on several missions: to replenish his laudanum, to find Diana, to return the Blue Peter and attempt to save his marriage, all in time to meet Jack and head to South America. So far, the wind has not…
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Christmas Special 2021
This is a short special Christmas episode, containing a quick review of 2021, lots of thank-yous, and Christmas highlights from the POB canon (thanks to our great Patreon supporters). Enjoy - Episode 86 is out on…
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Episode 86 - Letter of Marque (Final Part); Geoff Hunt
Stephen takes a balloon ride - real life, or fantasy? We dip into Irish mythology, learn a little more about Diana’s character and join in a sing-along. Our very special guest is illustrator, artist and O’Brian cover…
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Crossing The Line Special - Leadership; Olivier Aranda
This week we're bring you a special episode on leadership lessons from Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin and some of the leadership thinkers connected to them. We get help from French naval history researcher Olivier Aranda.
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Episode 87 - Master & Commander (Part 1)
Back to where it all started - Royal Navy Lieutenant Jack Aubrey meets a black-coated gentleman named Maturin at a concert, and arguably the world’s best book series ensues. Ch 1
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Episode 88 - Master & Commander (Part 2)
Jack and his new friend eat dinner, and we learn some of the Maturin backstory. The Sophie's new Lieutenant has a mysterious non-connection to Maturin, and while Jack strives to find more men, the crew’s problems may…
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Episode 89 - Master & Commander (Part 3)
Jack learns more about his new ship, as the crew and Lt. Dillion try to figure out their new Captain. There’s opera, bowdlerization, nautical innovation, dockyard corruption, and some of our favourite phrases packed…
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Episode 90 - Master & Commander (Part 4)
Jack’s first mission in command, and every day's a school day: we learn some nautical terms, we learn about Dillon's past, Stephen learns what cataleptic terror feels like, and we all learn about goat’s milk and the…
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Episode 91 - Master & Commander (Part 5)
The crew's first gunnery practice turns into an unexpected first taste of action for the crew, and a first taste of duty for her new surgeon. Jack meets an old friend and her new husband - an Admiral, no less. Ch 4.
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Episode 92 - Master & Commander (Part 6)
The log promises the Sophie’s first prize, but first there’s an apocalyptic blow, a brush with the plague, scatological humor, labor and delivery amongst gunpowder, and a chance for Stephen Maturin and James Dillon to…
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Episode 93 - Master & Commander (Part 7); Paddy Cullivan
Stephen ponders on the effect of ageing and authority; we get an excellent example of 'Jack ashore' at Molly Harte’s rout; a chilling look into human nature, superstition and prejudice; and a fishy tale. We talk about…
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Episode 94 - Master & Commander (Part 8)
The cruise continues, gunnery improves, there’s action ahead, a changing relationship between Jack and Dillon, a problem with Stephen’s asp and fireworks both real and relational. And we haven’t seen the end of the…
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