The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 713 - HenryHudson - part two
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Dec 16, 2025 Dive into the wild world of Henry Hudson, where gnome legends meet crew mutinies! Explore Hudson's dubious decision to return to England and the shocking thefts aboard his ship. Tensions rise as the crew battles starvation, fights for survival, and indulges in questionable meals like frogs and moss. The drama escalates with a mutiny that leaves Hudson and his loyalists stranded. Discover the legacy of Hudson's maps that fueled colonization, all wrapped in humor and unexpected twists.
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The Catskills Gnome Party
- Native legend says Henry Hudson and crew partied with small, bushy-bearded gnomes in the Catskills and drank magical liquor that temporarily 'gnomed' them.
- The tale ends with Hudson returning every 20 years to bowl and drink with the gnomes, a folklore motif Dave Anthony recounts with amusement.
Violence Sparks A Deadly Chase
- As the Half Moon prepared to leave, Robert Jewett shot a thief for stealing clothes, and the cook then killed a native in panic.
- That violence provoked the Montauks to chase the ship, producing a brutal skirmish where the ship's weapons inflicted heavy native casualties.
Hudson's Conflicted Loyalties
- Hudson had clearly broken his Dutch contract and instead sought English backing, showing conflicting national loyalties in early exploration.
- This maneuver sparked theories he might have been acting as an English agent or simply avoiding Dutch consequences and personal obligations.
