
A fan podcast reviewing all of the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian, beginning with the first - Master and Commander. Support us at www.patreon.com/lubbershole
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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After flexing his brain surgery skills, Stephen is off to subvert the catholics of Mauritius, but gets a nasty dunking. Jack Aubrey has a chance to take on Commodore Hamelin on equal terms.
They're all at it: Jack Aubrey summons his resilience, Tom Pullings summons himself, and fate summons a familiar captain back to the waters off Mauritius. We’re going to have cat-and-mouse pursuits, false dawns, anti-climaxes and yet another blood-s... more
We step into O'Brian's re-telling of the Battle of Grand Port, the only major French naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars, and one of the most devastating, catastrophic reversals in the entire Aubrey-Maturin canon. For one of our characters in partic... more
We're taking a break from The Mauritius Command to bring you a guest interview with Antonia Senior. Antonia is a book critic at The Times, as well as a writer, podcaster and journalist. But before she was any of those things, she was a Patrick O’Bria... more
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So delighted Mike and Ian came out of retirement this year. This show has been such an incredible light for me, and a comprehensive guide to the world of POB! Fingers crossed for slow, chapter-by-chapter episodes on Desolation Island and Fortune of War next!!
Wonderful discussion by knowledgeable presenters with honey voices about one of the best book series ever!
How did I just find this podcast!! I love it! Great stuff!!!! Thanks Mike and Ian!!!
Thanks for taking me around the series again
I have only listened to the Master and Commander episodes, (including the interview with Gordon Laco) so view this in that light - but I absolutely loved their knowledge, enthusiasm, and sheer having a good time-ness. Brilliant, and I shall now re-read the whole series.
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Dedicated to exploring the rich narratives of the Aubrey-Maturin novels, this fan podcast offers a thorough analysis of Patrick O'Brian's works. Each episode is structured around chapter-by-chapter discussions, bringing to light character relationships, historical context, and thematic elements from the series. The hosts offer insights into not only the main storylines, such as those surrounding Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, but also delve into the social and political atmospheres of the era, enhancing the listener's appreciation for the literature. Unique aspects include the emphasis on camaraderie between the hosts and their enthusiasm for engaging their audience in revisiting these historical tales.
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