Episodes

  • Episode 221 - The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey

    Episode 221 - The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey
    Sep 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'.
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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Episode 220 - Dean King Interview

    Episode 220 - Dean King Interview
    Sep 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.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 219 - The Unknown Shore

    Episode 219 - The Unknown Shore
    Sep 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!
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Episode 218 - The Golden Ocean

    Episode 218 - The Golden Ocean
    Sep 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!
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep 217 - Persuasion

    Ep 217 - Persuasion
    Aug 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 ...
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 216 - HMS Surprise (Part 14)

    Episode 216 - HMS Surprise (Part 14)
    Aug 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.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 215 - HMS Surprise (Part 13)

    Episode 215 - HMS Surprise (Part 13)
    Aug 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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 214 - HMS Surprise (Part 12)

    Episode 214 - HMS Surprise (Part 12)
    Aug 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.
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    58 mins