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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The last remaining connection between Gedymin Jagiello and contemporary toast-eating is no more ... IYKYK #patrickobrian #surgeonsmate #condiments

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Our interview with Antonia Senior drops tomorrow - here's a preview ...

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This weekend we bring your our with Antonia Senior, book critic, writer, podcaster and journalist. We had a great time chatting about #historicalfiction, what makes #PatrickOBrian such a standout, and which other authors come close. With a little chat about #espionage on the side!

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Ep 227 out today - We meet human frailty, dockyard corruption, rain-soaked letters from home, and an unborn porcupine. A Tory and a Radical debate the value of a human life. Finally, as the invasion of La Réunion begins, lives are saved by the Voltairean Stephen Maturin.

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Ep 226: Stephen & Jack are ashore again at the cape, ready to spend the 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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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We're having scheduling challenges this week, so Episode 226 will be with you tomorrow. Thanks!

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Stumbled upon Admiral Boscawen looking out across the North Sea at Blyth #navalhistory

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Lord Cochrane @thoscochrane.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

212th Anniversary of the Great Stock Exchange Fraud 21 February is a date which was deeply ingrained in Thomas Cochrane's mind and to the end of his life he referred to 21 February as 'the day of my ruin'. On this day in 1814 news that Napoleon.... #LordCochrane #RoyalNavy #NavalHistory

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Ep 225: 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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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Ep 224 out today: We arrive at the Cape, receive Jack's true orders, and witness the immediate elevation—and corresponding pressure—that comes with the post of Commodore. Meanwhile there's a surprise reunion with a couple of old #JackAubrey followers, and a protestant parrot. #mauritiuscommand

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The Lubber's Hole @lubbershole.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Welcome to the Bluesky account for The Lubber's Hole - A #PatrickOBrian #podcast. We'll try to remember to post the same stuff here that we post on our other channels. Follow us for chat about the #aubreymaturin novels and of course #masterandcommander.

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