Talking Ship with Mick and Amber
By AFTRS Radio & Podcasting
Categories: Society & Culture, History, Comedy
What do old familiar sayings, some fishy behaviour at sea and a couple good yarns have in common? More than you’d think!Pull up a stool with Mick and Amber as they dive into the strange, sometimes grim and the often-bizarre past times behind sailor slang and everyday phrases we use without even thinking.With Mick Cross, bringing his firsthand experience at sea, Amber Scates keeping the questions coming with her novice ship talkin’ and a little help from the pro’s - there’ll be plenty of banter, questionable discoveries and a few unexpected surprises along the way. You might pick up a thing or three or at least get a good laugh out of it. Either way, you’ll have something new to bring up to the pub.Talking Ship with Mick and Amber – coming soon. Four episodes, one voyage, a whole lot of ship talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Recent episodes
- Roaring Ashore
From Grog, a bit of Dutch Courage, to mind your P's and Q's, the pair dive into the odd and wonderful history behind some of our favourite drinking expressions. With plenty of laughs and a few questionable decisions along the way. They may even end up three sheets to the wind!This voyage finishes…
- Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
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…
- Ship Happens
All aboard! We’ve learned the ropes and now it’s time to put them to work. Mick and Amber are spending another day at sea, but they won’t be relaxing and admiring the view. They’ll scrub the deck, then uncover the unexpected origins of phrases such as son of a gun, field day, fathom and loose…
- Setting Sail
Welcome aboard Talking Ship with Mick and Amber, where ordinary sayings trace back to surprising stories at sea!Seasoned captain Mick Cross takes first mate Amber Scates out on their first adventure together. Amber is still learning the basics, and the sea has plenty to teach her beyond the…
- All Aboard!
Ever wonder where phrases such as “learning the ropes” began?Mick Cross and Amber Scates have the answer.Follow our Captain and his eager novice sailor below deck, where they explore the rum-soaked, wondrous, and sometimes ominous world of nautical sayings.Expect salty tales, odd little diversions…
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