63. Chin-wrecked!

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Paul and Stephen embark on a deep-sea exploration of maritime history with David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon, The Lost City of Z, and most recently, The Wager. The trio unravel tales of mutinies, scurvy, and the enigmatic allure of failure.
Did you know most seamen couldn’t swim? How were sailors selected or found aboard these vessels? David shares how kidnappings were common too-people snatched and pressed into service aboard these floating wooden death traps. Join Paul, Stephen, and David as they navigate the treacherous waters of history, literature, and human nature. It’s a Chinwag like no other-come aboard!
Chin-word of the week: DICKENSIAN
Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor and producer, and the self-proclaimed Emperor of Neptune. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. He also is the acting Minister of Triton for the Chinwag.
David Grann is a journalist and author renowned for his investigative work and captivating storytelling. He has written for The New Yorker as well as several acclaimed books, including The Lost City of Z, and Killers of the Flower Moon, which was adapted into a Martin Scorsese’s Oscar nominated film. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, will also be adapted into a film.
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[@vashmeister]

Never in my life did I think I would hear Mortimer Snerd mentioned in public, and for this I am grateful! 😂This episode is fascinating, David Grann was great!

[@justin.channels]

Keep them coming~

[@judyperodeau4945]

Paul! The graphics on your show have you with a ventriloquist’s mouth!!! I think this is a sign!!! 😃👏🏼😂 thanks you guys👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheSeventhZombie]

Woke up to a new pod and news Paul has joined my favorite franchise…good morning.

[@chinwagpod]

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[@anidiquaojala1804]

Wag On❣️

[@nadaway7253]

Radio Ventriloquist 2nd only to Radio Mime

[@vinylsolution2522]

Wag It !!

[@chinwagpod]

Oh, it wags!

[@chrisnorton1316]

if it's a pine or cypress tree you need to spray pruning spray right away where you cut it.

[@chinwagpod]

^ this guy trees! 🌳

[@rabeccak2275]

As a daughter of a submariner, I love naval history. I have this book but it is in a queue of books to be read (e.g., which is a couple of bookcases). I have a problem. Ordering and receiving books from Amazon is too easy 😆

[@chinwagpod]

We have book problems too!

[@lga9046]

Paul, get into digging up privvys for artifacts or go dig around on horse island

[@theinkspot1279]

Another interesting discussion. I'm sorry but all the talk of seamen and black seamen and seamen being abducted made me laugh hysterically against my better judgement

[@chinwagpod]

Oh, how so? 😅

[@justin.channels]

@@chinwagpod I was alone jogging on a trail in the woods and practicing pronouncing this word very carefully OUT LOUD. In the end, I hoped I would never have to talk about any navy in such detail or length.

[@chinwagpod]

@@justin.channels