Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with John Hodgman

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with John Hodgman about the film 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'.

Beat to quarters, men..and nice Brazilian lady holding an umbrella! We're sailing the high seas with John Hodgman this week as we unpack one of David Sims' favorite films - 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. We're talking Crowe. We're talking Bettany. We're talking James Cameron's Mexican water tank. We're talking soused hog and we're talking Saluting Day. And yes, we are talking BOATS. Is Ben about to enter his Salty Dog Era? He should! If you wish to inquire about Ship Happens, shiphappensbrooklin@gmail.com. Check out the rest of Patrick O’Brian’s work. Read New 'Master and Commander' Film In The Works, But Russell Crowe And Paul Bettany Probably Won't Be Back BY Ben Pearson. Listen to The Lex G Podcast. Pop over to the Sunken Harbour Club if you’re in NY. Watch Medieval Barber Theodoric of York - SNL Read Grab your breeches, hoist the mainsail and prepare for an epic ride -- but is 'Master and Commander' seaworthy? By Mick Lesalle Watch Dicktown on Hulu Read Hodgman’s Books in any format Subscribe to Hodgman’s Substack Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier…

People in this episode

Hosts: Griffin, David

Guest: John Hodgman

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Master and Commander
• guest interview
• pop culture
• sailing
• comedy

Keywords

• Master and Commander
• John Hodgman
• film review
• sailing
• Russell Crowe
• Paul Bettany
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Check Book, Patreon

Books & works: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Dicktown, Medieval Barber Theodoric of York, Hodgman’s Books

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