The Lubber's Hole - A Patrick O'Brian Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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
Twitter:
@holelubbers
Language:
English
Website:
https://lubbershole.podbean.com/
Email:
ian@ianbradley.co.uk
Episodes
Episode 221 - The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey
9/22/2024
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 that, all that's left to say is 'thank you' and 'until the next time'.
Duration:02:13:35
Episode 220 - Dean King Interview
9/15/2024
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.
Duration:01:16:24
Episode 218 - The Unknown Shore
9/8/2024
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 promise to please Aubrey-Maturin fans even more!
Duration:02:21:25
Episode 218 - The Golden Ocean
9/1/2024
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, disease and action - there’s a lot here to please an Aubrey-Maturin fan!
Duration:01:23:57
Ep 217 - Persuasion
8/25/2024
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 familiar ...
Duration:01:38:00
Episode 216 - HMS Surprise (Part 14)
8/18/2024
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 surprises in this final chapter, is there a straight path ahead to paradise? Ch 11.
Duration:01:39:28
Episode 215 - HMS Surprise (Part 13)
8/11/2024
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 proposal, and things take a dramatic turn in the Indian heat. Ch 10.
Duration:01:02:52
Episode 214 - HMS Surprise (Part 12)
8/4/2024
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 herself, and we end with Dryden's poetry and Stephen's commentary ringing in our ears. Ch 9 Part 2.
Duration:00:57:57
Episode 213 - HMS Surprise (Part 11)
7/28/2024
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 against his duty. Stephen provides a commentary on the human race as Jack falls asleep, and we wait for morning. Ch 9 Part 1.
Duration:00:55:56
REPOST - Crossing The Line Special - Children
7/21/2024
This week we’re reposting our Crossing The Line special about children as characters in the O’Brian canon. Special thanks to our friend Steve Morris for joining the conversation. Back to HMS Surprise next week!
Duration:01:01:50
Episode 212 - HMS Surprise (Part 10)
7/14/2024
Surprise and her new first Lt sail for Kampong. We dip into Protestant theology, spy possible action from the Lubber’s Hole, see a relic of Jack's youth and deal with the envoy's health - punctuated by classical literature, blue water sailing, optimism and reality. Ch 8.
Duration:01:32:38
Episode 211 - HMS Surprise (Part 9)
7/7/2024
Stephen visits Diana alone at night, leading to wildly unexpected happenings and appearances. Diana, Dil and Stephen are compared, while there’s shocking news from the ship, and even more shocking news ashore. Ch 7 Part 2.
Duration:01:12:22
Episode 210 - HMS Surprise (Part 8)
6/30/2024
Stephen wanders a Bombay beyond his imagination, finds a new particular friend, philosophizes on the holy, the human, the meaning of Sophie's letters, and what he and Jack should do for love. Ch 7 Part 1
Duration:01:04:27
Episode 209 - HMS Surprise (Part 7)
6/23/2024
The prophesied blow ensues with monstrous waves. Stephen schools Jack on stoicism. There's more poetry as Bonden's writing advances, pistol practice, more ominous thoughts on marriage and relationships, Biblical foreshadowing, and a sea snake stacked with serpentine symbolism. Ch 6 (part 2)
Duration:01:11:06
Episode 208 - HMS Surprise (Part 6)
6/16/2024
Babbington comes to the rescue. There's solar healing for Stephen. Bad news for rats, midshipmen and albatrosses; good news for sloth fans everywhere. We also peruse French poetry and thoughts on marriage. Ch 6 (part 1)
Duration:01:03:50
Episode 207 - HMS Surprise (Part 5)
6/9/2024
A new ship, officers, and crew together in a metaphorical crucible. Characters new and old encounter a very different kind of action. We examine sea officers, authority and humanity; men and marriage, various rats, light and colors, and swimming the Hellespont. Ch 5.
Duration:01:22:04
Episode 206 - HMS Surprise (Part 4)
6/2/2024
Surprise! A celebration of new things arising! A masterful chapter of names: of a book, of a curious English parish near Mapes, of a dead French agent, of a new Naval chief, and of course of a ship. Ch 4.
Duration:01:12:03
Episode 205 - HMS Surprise (Part 3)
5/26/2024
Jack struggles with who to trust and how to attempt to rescue Stephen. We examine, warfare, honour and the needs of the greater good, while along the way literature’s greatest male friendship is affirmed. Ch 3.
Duration:01:09:12
Episode 204 - HMS Surprise (Part 2)
5/19/2024
We’re on short commons blockading Toulon. Jack writes home about bloody action and the Lively's crew, Killick comes to life, and an unexpected night meeting on a beach has our plants starting to pay off. Ch 2.
Duration:01:17:20
Episode 203 - HMS Surprise (Part 1)
5/12/2024
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 Joseph. Ch 1.
Duration:01:21:04