Ep. 169 - The Sinking & Cannibalism of the Essex

About this episode

This episode explores the true story of the Essex, which inspired Moby Dick, including themes of cannibalism and survival.

Get ready for a hot load of sperm... whales in this ep as we get into the story that inspired Moby DICK, wait I just realized is that whyt he called his story dick? cause of the sperm whales? I dunno if thats true but that hilarious. Anywasy heres the latest episode or whatever Send your scary stories to: ⁠⁠mikeohhello@gmail.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast⁠⁠ Business enquires : ⁠⁠thatchapter@night.co⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mike Oh

Topics covered

• true crime
• sinking
• cannibalism
• Essex
• Moby Dick
• sperm whales

Keywords

• Essex
• cannibalism
• Moby Dick
• sperm whales
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, megaphone.fm

Books & works: Moby DICK

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