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Talking Ship with Mick and Amber
Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Season 1, Ep. 3
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Just when Amber thought she’d finally found her sea legs, things took a turn for the worse!
Mick and Amber are on board again, though the voyage quickly turns grim. They confront scurvy, harsh punishments, warning shots and the mystery of Davy Jones’ Locker. Revealing all the darker sides of maritime history and unexpected origins of phrases still in use today.
The sea is rough. Amber’s survival skills are uncertain and there’s plenty of laughter. But life afloat is far from a smooth sail.
Can our first mate handle the chaos, or has she started longing for dry land and a crisp drink at the pub?
Batten down the hatches mate, things are about to get a little rocky…
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