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The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

By: Mike & Ian
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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/lubbersholeCopyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Episode 227 - The Mauritius Command (Part 6)

    Episode 227 - The Mauritius Command (Part 6)
    Mar 22 2026
    After the hurricane, we meet human frailty, dockyard corruption, rain-soaked letters from home, and an unborn porcupine. Our heroes debate the value of a human life, with a Tory and a Radical managing not to fall out. Finally, as the invasion of La Réunion begins, lives are saved by the Voltairean Stephen Maturin.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 226 - The Mauritius Command (Part 5)

    Episode 226 - The Mauritius Command (Part 5)
    Mar 9 2026
    Stephen and Jack are ashore again at the cape, ready to spend the British king’s gold on mercenaries and propaganda; Killick is anxious about meeting the ghost in the bread-room; Clonfert's fakery continues to be an issue; and all creatures, great and small, are at risk from some stormy weather.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 225 - The Mauritius Command (Part 4)

    Episode 225 - The Mauritius Command (Part 4)
    Feb 22 2026
    Stephen prepares to play his part in Jack’s Mauritius mission. We have reflections on natural philosophy, a covert mission ashore, and co-operation with the Army in the first action of the campaign - but will it be a success for all concerned? Plus - more parrot revelations.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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Please don't use acronyms with out taking a moment to explain. ROMCON. I do not know that term. You spoke of it very quickly that would work with a person of your education and others that already know what it means. Distracts from the analysis of the story. Very small point.

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mike and ian are really great, and their dynamic is entertaining enough, but the research that went into this is remarkable. the hosts explore the rich veins of Easter eggs and literary reference and skill that characterize O'Brian's writing. I'll have it close for all of my future circumnavigations.

It's a delightful walk through the deeper parts of the writing

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Rereading the series and listening to this great podcast to accompany it. Great to hear other people who are as passionate about this series as I’ve been since I first read them years ago.

Reminds me how much I love the Aubrey-Maturin series

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