Mind yer whistlin' and toss a coin to Neptune 'cause we're talking all things maritime superstitions in this whopper of an episode -- it's lucky number 13! In our latest episode, Kim and Pam chat about all the ways that sailors have attempted t

Bonus

BONUS: Sailing for Adventure with Gonzo vs. Taika!

Mar 7th, 2024 51m 35s

It’s a special bonus episode! Pam and Kim are joined by Deanna (aka @gonzo_vs_taika) from the self-proclaimed “Weirdo Corner.” The crew chat about Deanna’s social media fun of making uncanny matches between Gonzo of The Muppets and Taika Waitit

Sunshine one minute, Cataracts the next

Feb 17th, 2024 1h 7m

The Atlantic Ocean can be an unpredictable place. Hurricanes, nor'easters, and other tropical disturbances plagued the age of sail just as they continue to harass the region today. But how did such storms impact the Golden Age of Piracy? Join K

Just Doin' it for the LOLs

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 13m

It's our first episode of 2024! We're diving back into the pirate past this week to talk about the Golden Age's most ruthless pirate captain: Edward Low. Kim and Pam give the "Low"-down on this nasty and brutish captain and how his story inters

Bonus

Bonus: Our Flag Means Death S2 Recap Extravaganza Pt. 2

Dec 28th, 2023 43m 53s

This week the podcast jumps back into Kim and Pam's conversation on Our Flag Means Death Season Two with thoughts on character relationships, favorite scenes, and what the season ending sets up for a potential third season. A Barrel of Orange

Bonus

Bonus: Our Flag Means Death S2 Recap Extravaganza Pt. 1

Dec 27th, 2023 59m 1s

Ahoy! We're finally back with an all new BONUS episode. Kim and Pam get together for a chat about Our Flag Means Death Season 2 -- our favorite scenes, new characters, plot development, music and more! There's so much to pack in that we had to

Act of Grace

Jul 31st, 2023 1h 1m

It's our last episode of Season One! This week, Kim and Pam talk about the Proclamation for Suppressing of Pirates or, the Act of Grace, passed by George I in 1717. In other words, we talk about how Izzy Hands could have cashed in Stede, Ed, an

Where the law lies doggo, and plunderers rule

Jun 23rd, 2023 55m 2s

Grab your sketchbooks, because we’re headed to the Republic of Pirates! This week, Kim and Pam talk about the origins of Nassau, the famous pirate haven of the Bahamas, and how it birthed a new generation of pirates in the Golden Age.

For if not now, when?

May 19th, 2023 54m 1s

Raise a glass to the Bridgetown Widows' Club! This week's episode features the women of OFMD's Barbados and the widow Bonnet herself. Kimberly and Pam delve into the history of Barbados's population, the threats to family life, and the experien

Sailors of Color

May 5th, 2023 51m 48s

Ahoy! Episode Seven of A Barrel of Oranges has now arrived. This week Kimberly and Pam explore the experiences of Black pirates and sailors of color in the early eighteenth century. We also talk diversity and representation in Our Flag Means De

The Auxiliary Wardrobe

Apr 23rd, 2023 1h 16m

It's not all eye patches and peg legs, you know! This week we discuss pirate wardrobes and eighteenth-century gentlemen's leisure wear on A Barrel of Oranges. Plus, Kimberly and Pam spend plenty of time geeking out over the amazing costumes on

Mutiny is a brewin'

Apr 7th, 2023 1h 2m

Heave ho! This week Kimberly and Pam discuss how pirates governed their ships, mutinies, and the real Israel Hands! Pirates created a new social order based in egalitarian customs and codes. We’ll let you decide if you’d rather join the 18c. Ro

Knives are Knives

Mar 24th, 2023 58m 21s

Grab a tankard a pour a pint -- this week we're talking pirate food! In honor of the Revenge's dear sea-cook & surgeon Roach, we're slicing and dicing our way through the food history aboard eighteenth century vessels. We'll also discuss the im

Any Pirate Worth a Damn Has a Flag

Mar 10th, 2023 1h 5m

This week, Kimberly and Pam chat about recent news from the OFMD universe, design their own pirate flags, and explore how the most notorious pirates of the Golden Age used flags to exact loyalty, intimidate, and even dupe their adversaries. Gra

Meet the Pirates!

Feb 17th, 2023 49m 42s

This week our team takes a deep dive into the historical background of Our Flag Means Death co-captains, Edward Teach (aka Blackbeard) and Stede Bonnet. We trace their origins and how they got their start in piracy. Did Stede Bonnet parade arou

The Golden Age of Piracy

Feb 3rd, 2023 1h 17m

In our very first episode, Kimberly and Pam chat how they were introduced to HBO Max's Our Flag Means Death, then dive deep into the backstory behind the Golden Age of Piracy!

Season One Teaser Trailer

Jan 26th, 2023 3m 22s

Join our crew of knowledgeable weirdos as we chat all things history and pop culture related to the fabulous HBO Max streaming series ‘Our Flag Means Death.’ Our first episode drops February 3rd!

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