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

Mike & Ian
Jack Aubrey
Patrick O'brian
Stephen Maturin
HMS Surprise
Post Captain
Aubrey-Maturin Series
Diana
Aubrey-Maturin Novels
Diana Villiers
The Mauritius Command
Sophie
Royal Navy
Admiralty
The Lubber's Hole Podcast
Blue At the Mizzen
Post-Captain
Polycrest
Lord Nelson
Debt Prison
Maritime Adventures

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

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The pieces fall into place for the final stages of the invasion of Mauritius - we find out how that’s all going to play out! Plus resolution for Stephen, a boiled baby for Tom Pullings, grief and anger for McAdam, un-earned glory for Admiral Bertie, ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Antonia Senior
Book critic at The Times, writer, journalist and author of Stalin's Apostles
The Times; History Buffs (co-host)
Episode: Episode 228 - Antonia Senior Interview
Dean King
Author, journalist, and biographer known for his work related to Patrick O'Brian
Episode: Episode 220 - Dean King Interview
Steve Morris
Co-host of The Cinephiles Podcast
The Cinephiles Podcast
Episode: REPOST - Crossing The Line Special - Children
Steve Maffeo
Author of Most Secret and Confidential - Intelligence in the Age of Nelson
Episode: Episode 196 - Steve Maffeo

Hosts

Mike
Host of The Lubber's Hole, co-host; leads in-depth analysis and discussion on Patrick O'Brian's canon.
Ian
Co-host; co-leads scholarly, enthusiastic exploration of the Aubrey-Maturin series with a focus on historical context and literary detail.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 405 ratings
  • Thank you Mike & Ian!!!!

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WWalker13
    United States4 months ago
  • I am so excited

    Wonderful discussion by knowledgeable presenters with honey voices about one of the best book series ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntikacksews
    United States5 months ago
  • Just found this!!!!

    How did I just find this podcast!! I love it! Great stuff!!!! Thanks Mike and Ian!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoachAScott
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great to join along

    Thanks for taking me around the series again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBB5252
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love and enthusiasm make this fly

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    'Casters enthusiast
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep knowledge, engaging banter, and a strong sense of community.
Hosts provide thorough, chapter-by-chapter exploration that enhances reading.
Show is a reliable companion for revisiting the series, loved by long-time fans and newcomers alike.

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Episode 180 - Blue At The Mizzen (Part 5)
Q: What would you do if Christine had accepted the marriage proposal?
Stephen hoped they could navigate life together, perhaps living in England and maintaining close ties with family.
Episode 196 - Steve Maffeo
Q: Steve, tell us a bit about your career and how you came to be involved in the field of naval intelligence.
Steve shares his early fascination with the Navy and how his career evolved, including his extensive military service and academic background.
Episode 202 - Bicentenary Special
Q: If you could pick one vignette or moment from the entire series that you think encapsulates what makes these books phenomenal, which would you pick and why?
The I Am Of Her cast just nailed me.
Episode 202 - Bicentenary Special
Q: Is there a character, major or minor, about whom your views have changed?
I found that my patience with Diana's behavior wears very thin now that I'm a middle-aged woman.
Episode 202 - Bicentenary Special
Q: What character would you like flogged around the fleet?
There are a couple who don't, of course. The one who I think really deserves a flogging around the fleet is Captain Corbett.

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A detailed, enthusiastic analysis show focused on Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels, often taking a chapter-by-chapter approach and pairing close literary reading with historical context. Episodes emphasize leadership under pressure, naval strategy, and the interplay of history and fiction, delivered with banter, warmth, and deep fan knowledge. A standout trait is the hosts' ability to weave in literary allusions, character threads, and real-world parallels while keeping the discussion accessible for both longtime readers and newcomers seeking a guided exploration of the series.

Noteworthy strengths include a strong sense of community, high-energy yet respectful conversation, and a willingness to tease out Easter eggs, historical ref... more

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