The Whale Pod

Was Herman Melville a failson?

failson (plural failsons)

1. (Internet slang, derogatory) An incompetent, unsuccessful middle- or upper-class man who is protected from economic duress by his family's wealth or influence.

Just one of the many question addressed by Leigh and Pete as they continue discussing the 1851 classic, Moby-Dick; or The Whale.

This episode covers chapter 2: The Carpet-Bag.

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The first episode of a new podcast all about Moby-Dick; or The Whale.

Journalist Leigh Jones has never read a book. His friend Peter Mitchell writes them. The chapter-by-chapter they'll be working their way through Herman Melville's 1851 epic about a fish (and it is a fish).

After introductions, this episode looks at the first chapter, 'Loomings'.

All together, now... "Call me Ishmael..."

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Leigh Jones is a journalist in the north east of England. He's never read a book in his life.

Luckily, his mate Peter Mitchell is an author and an expert in literature.

Chapter-by-chapter, the two will discuss Herman Melville's 1851 epic novel about a big ol' fish, 'Moby-Dick; or The Whale'.