PequodPod

The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville. We're currently reading Moby-Dick and talking about each chapter. We also enjoy and discuss Melville's other works such as Typee, Omoo, Mardi, Redburn, Whitejacket, Pierre, Bartleby, Benito Cereno, The Confidence-Man, Billy Budd, and more!

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Podcasting since 2026 • 18 episodes

PequodPod

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History of New Bedford with Rufai Shardow

Welcome to PequodPod! The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville.In this episode, we interview our special guest Rufai Shardow, park ranger at New Bedford Whaling National ...

September 29, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 17 • 58:10

Episode 9: The Pulpit

Welcome to PequodPod! The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville.This episode, we meet Father Mapple and see him mount his pulpit. But it is quite a special pulpit. If you enjoy the show, please cons...

September 22, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 16 • 44:58

Episode 8: The Chapel

Welcome to PequodPod! The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville.This week, PequodPod goes to church! We read some spooky cenotaphs, hear about Tristan's taphophobia, and consider getting hitched at the Seaman's Bethel i...

September 15, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 15 • 47:00

Call Me Starbucks, with Adam Mellion

Welcome to PequodPod! The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville.In this episode, we interview our special guest Adam Mellion from the blog All Visible Objects...

September 08, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 53:46

Sailing without Ahab, but with Dr. Steve Mentz

Welcome to PequodPod! The podcast on the wonder-world of Herman Melville.In this episode, we interview our special guest Dr. Steve Mentz about his excellent poetry collection

September 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 13 • 52:49

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