We figured before diving into the deep end of Moby Dick, maybe you should get to know your hosts a little. 

We figured before diving into the deep end of Moby Dick, maybe you should get to know your hosts a little.

Episode 0: Get to Know Us

This week Michelle and Aurora embark on their journey, speculate about the Poor Poet of Tennessee, and find out what to call their protagonist. 

This week Michelle and Aurora embark on their journey, speculate about the Poor Poet of Tennessee, and find out what to call their protagonist.

Chapter I: Loomings

This week, Michelle and Aurora talk about prom, pea coffee, and how hard it is to find a nice hotel these days.

This week, Michelle and Aurora talk about prom, pea coffee, and how hard it is to find a nice hotel these days.

Chapter II: The Carpet Bag

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss the nuptial consummation of Peter Coffin, declare Ishmael canceled, and finally debut a new sign-off.  

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss the nuptial consummation of Peter Coffin, declare Ishmael canceled, and finally debut a new sign-off.

Chapter III: The Spouter-Inn

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss Queequeg's peculiar order of dressing, the difference between sitting erect and sitting erect, and ask the listeners to send a jingle. Also, did you know that a counterpane is a type of quilt? Now you do.

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss Queequeg's peculiar order of dressing, the difference between sitting erect and sitting erect, and ask the listeners to send a jingle. Also, did you know that a counterpane is a type of quilt? Now you do.

Chapter IV: The Counterpane

On today's episode, Michelle and Aurora talk about the most important meal of the day, Aurora invents a totally new game, and Michelle is... not good at it.

On today's episode, Michelle and Aurora talk about the most important meal of the day, Aurora invents a totally new game, and Michelle is... not good at it.

Chapter V: Breakfast

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle talk about German magicians, impugn the looks of the women of New Bed-fid, and try a new game. Michelle is... also not very good at this one.

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle talk about German magicians, impugn the looks of the women of New Bed-fid, and try a new game. Michelle is... also not very good at this one.

Chapter VI: The Street

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle talk about the difference between an epitaph and a cenotaph, the difference between creating and cremating, and the types of people who write reviews of mortuaries. 

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle talk about the difference between an epitaph and a cenotaph, the difference between creating and cremating, and the types of people who write reviews of mortuaries.

Chapter VII: The Chapel

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora talk about boat shaped things, and honestly that's about it. Come on, Herman! Give us something to work with, here!

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora talk about boat shaped things, and honestly that's about it. Come on, Herman! Give us something to work with, here!

Chapter VIII: The Pulpit

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss Jonah, questionably modified fruit, and Danny Ray

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss Jonah, questionably modified fruit, and Danny Ray

Chapter IX: The Sermon

Join Aurora Nibley and Michelle Grimmer as they discuss each and every chapter of Herman Melville's epic whaling novel, Moby Dick. Hopefully this gets you to read the book, and maybe even have a laugh or two along the way.

Fun times with ‘shmael

This is great.  I am reading and listening along and having a blast

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Loose Fish: A Moby Dick Podcast

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss dubious facts about whales, the sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration, which takes place in the mitochondria, consuming oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and converting ADP into energy-rich ATP, and tapirs.

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss dubious facts about whales, the sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration, which takes place in the mitochondria, consuming oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and converting ADP into energy-rich ATP, and tapirs.

Chapter XXXII: Cetology

The Firm. The Pelican Brief. The Affidavit. Also, Michelle says "iceborg"

The Firm. The Pelican Brief. The Affidavit. Also, Michelle says "iceborg"

Chapter XLV: The Affidavit

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora have a brief gam about who rides on what boat, expand once again on the difference between whaling and merchant ships, and get a visit from Irving.

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora have a brief gam about who rides on what boat, expand once again on the difference between whaling and merchant ships, and get a visit from Irving.

Chapter LIII - The Gam

On this episode, Aurora bums everyone way the hell out

On this episode, Aurora bums everyone way the hell out

Chapter LXI - Stubb Kills a Whale

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss Frank Crumit, their dating histories, and somehow manage to bring it all back around to the futility of seeking revenge.

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss Frank Crumit, their dating histories, and somehow manage to bring it all back around to the futility of seeking revenge.

Chapter XXXIX: First Night-Watch

On this episode, Michelle is sick. Merry Christmas! 

On this episode, Michelle is sick. Merry Christmas!

Chapter XLIII: Hark!

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discu-OH MY GOD AHAB FINALLY SHOWS UP

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discu-OH MY GOD AHAB FINALLY SHOWS UP

Chapter XXVIII: Ahab

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss a relaxing day, The Rock Babe, and a mean guy on a bike.

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss a relaxing day, The Rock Babe, and a mean guy on a bike.

Chapter XLVII: The Mat-Maker

On this very special episode of the Loose Fish podcast, Aurora and Michelle discuss the book Moby Dick 

On this very special episode of the Loose Fish podcast, Aurora and Michelle discuss the book Moby Dick

The First Annual Loose Fish Mid-Book Spectacular

WAR IS DECLARED. SIDES MUST BE CHOSEN. THERE IS NO GOING BACK. 

WAR IS DECLARED. SIDES MUST BE CHOSEN. THERE IS NO GOING BACK.

Chapter XXXV: The Mast-Head

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss a tight-skinned man, stage a dramatic reading, and Pau-Lee Shore

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss a tight-skinned man, stage a dramatic reading, and Pau-Lee Shore

Chapter XXVI: Knights and Squires

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss shipping, prophetic names, and tease a really good email. Please note: There are intermittent thuds in the recording because Michelle is... not an audio professional. Please forgive us! 

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss shipping, prophetic names, and tease a really good email. Please note: There are intermittent thuds in the recording because Michelle is... not an audio professional. Please forgive us!

Chapter XIX: The Prophet

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss horny teens, rope danger, and perform Toto karaoke. There's a pretty gruesome fishing story in this episode starting at about 10m10s and ending at 13m30s. Consider this your content warning.

On this episode, Aurora and Michelle discuss horny teens, rope danger, and perform Toto karaoke. There's a pretty gruesome fishing story in this episode starting at about 10m10s and ending at 13m30s. Consider this your content warning.

Chapter LX - The Line

dogg i am so tired i just can't think of a thing to say here 

dogg i am so tired i just can't think of a thing to say here

Chapter LXIII - The Crotch

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss sitting on a guy's butt, attempt a Peter Falk impression, and debut a new sign off.

On this episode, Michelle and Aurora discuss sitting on a guy's butt, attempt a Peter Falk impression, and debut a new sign off.

Chapter XXI: Going Aboard

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