Stay ConnectedJoin comedian and pirate Nick Hoffman as he explores the history and pop culture of pirates. Deep dive interviews with the most interesting people in the pirate community who bring the history and stories to life. Actors, treasure hunters, musicians, historians, and more.
From Blackbeard to Black Sails, Jack Sparrow to Jack Rackham… Under The Crossbones is loaded with colorful characters who will take you away from your day to day and drag you happily out to sea.
We've been doing a lot with the arts recently and I love it! On today's show we have Robin Flanagan from Crimson Pirates and Chris Leidenfrost of The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told.
We'll dig into how to Crimson Pirates sort of accidentally came to be. And after Chris joined, how he went into spin-off mode with The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told.
Lots of music, improv, and arts management talk in this one. Super fun!
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/142
Important Websites:
Robin Flanagan - Crimson Pirates - http://www.crimsonpirates.com Chris Leidenfrost - The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told - http://www.greatestpiratestory.com/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/142
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.All the way from New Zealand, Rich Manic is on the show today! Rich is the leader and aka of Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show.
We dig into the status of the pirate scene in New Zealand, how Rich went from teaching special education kids how to come out of their shells and get on stage to being thrown into a pirate gig just because. And now that they're a huge deal in New Zealand, what's next?
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/141
Important Websites:
Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show - https://www.captainfestus.com/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/141
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Steve Bush and Daniel Redman are the creators and hosts of the Ahoy There Podcast. Both accomplished improvisers, they improvise a serialized pirate story every week and it's so much fun!
We dig into their improv backgrounds and talk about the challenges of working in an audio-only medium. And of course, why pirates?
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Totally forgot to mention during the show that I have a new single out too! Check out "Binary Love" and enter the contest at http://blog.roadsideattraction.com/lets-get-sexy-binary-love-is-ready-for-you
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/140
Important Websites:
Ahoy There Podcast - https://www.ahoytherepodcast.com/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/140
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Dave Burgess taught some of the toughest classes imaginable and compiled his ideas into Teach Like A Pirate. And now he's teaching others how to educate in a fun and experiential way.
I love talking to people that are using the mythos and iconography of pirates to do cool new things like the modern world. And if you're an educator, re-enactor, living history type or just have an interest in our broken education systems, you'll love this episode.
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Totally forgot to mention during the show that I have a new single out too! Check out "Binary Love" and enter the contest at http://blog.roadsideattraction.com/lets-get-sexy-binary-love-is-ready-for-you
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/139
Important Websites:
Dave Burgess - http://www.DaveBurgess.com MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/139
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Cheryl Jones is one of those interesting people that will surprise you with the challenges she's willing to take on. And while many pirates went on the account after seeing Pirates of the Caribbean, Cheryl took the whole thing way farther.
Plenty of good pirate talk and how she extended that interest into the British Navy. And of course, the funny story of how she and I originally connected. :)
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Totally forgot to mention during the show that I have a new single out too! Check out "Binary Love" and enter the contest at http://blog.roadsideattraction.com/lets-get-sexy-binary-love-is-ready-for-you
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/138
Important Websites:
Cheryl Jones on Movies Made Me Podcast - https://mmmpodcast.com/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/138
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Richard Rasner aka Damashi D'Gascoigne is the head of Clan Darksail out of Southern California.
We'll dig into the group's origins and the breadth of gigs they do from private parties to high end film work like "Master and Commander".
Richard is also an expert on quartermasters, so we'll find out what that's all about. And we talk a bit more about "The Pirate Captain Toledano" which they were also involved in.
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
And you can now see Arnon Shorr's film "The Pirate Captain Toledano"! This award winning film is well worth your $1 and 10 minutes. https://amzn.to/2HENXDO
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/137
Important Websites:
Clan Darksail https://www.facebook.com/ClanDarksail/ http://www.clandarksail.com/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/137
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Samuel Marquis is a prolific historical fiction writer and the author of Blackbeard: The Birth of America.
After a bunch of books about WWII, the CIA, and espionage agents, Sam turned his attention to the history of Blackbeard. Not only the facts and new research that have come out in the last few years, but what those conversations might have sounded like.
And we get a great historical fiction novel about Blackbeard that really takes you into Blackbeard's head and onto the deck of the Queen Anne's Revenge. Great storytelling.
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Check out Sam's book "Blackbeard: The Birth of America" at https://amzn.to/2H2UBGI and help support UTC too!
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
And you can now see Arnon Shorr's film "The Pirate Captain Toledano"! This award winning film is well worth your $1 and 10 minutes. https://amzn.to/2HENXDO
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/136
Important Websites:
Samuel Marquis - http://www.SamuelMarquisBooks.com MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/136
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Jordan Wylie is the author of "Citadel: The True Story of One Man's War Against the Pirates of Somalia" and an expert in Maritime Security and Somali piracy.
As much as we talk about the historical and pop culture aspects of pirates, I think it's important to also talk about how piracy still affects the modern world. And while the Somali's differ in a lot of ways from the old guys, they also share some common motivations.
We'll dig into Jordan's background and how he came to maritime security. And he'll give us some great insight into why the Somalis felt the need to go on the account. Lots of great stuff in here including where piracy is happening in some lesser known spots now.
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Check out Jordan's book "Citadel: The True Story of One Man's War Against the Pirates of Somalia" at https://amzn.to/2EvkEAd and help support UTC too!
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/135
Important Websites:
Jordan Wylie - https://www.jordanwylie.org/ MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/135
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Happy post-St. Patrick's Day! Anne Chambers is the world's leading expert on Ireland's Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley.
We'll dig into how and why she started researching Grace's life. Especially what part Grace O'Malley plays in Irish culture and how Anne has helped them color in the lines. We also discuss why "pirate" may not be the most accurate descriptor for Grace O'Malley.
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Check out Anne's Book "Granuaile: Grace O'Malley - Ireland's Pirate Queen" at http://amzn.to/2pqRnSA and help support the show too!
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/134
Important Websites:
Anne Chambers - http://www.graceomalley.com MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/134
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.Anthony Cummins aka Captain Tonz makes the claim that he's a real pirate. We'll unpack his definition of what a real pirate is versus what the rest of us might think.
Regardless of definitions, Anthony has a great many adventures at sea and he'll tell us about some of them.And we take a primer dive into Somali piracy (which we'll hear more about next week).
Under The Crossbones is a podcast all about pirate culture. Your host Phil Johnson (comedian, musician, and pirate geek) interviews the most interesting people in the pirate subculture: Actors, Authors, Historians, Musicians, Artists, Festival Founders, Clothing and Prop Designers, Treasure Hunters, Archaeologists, and more.
Check out Anthony's book "The 13th Day" at http://amzn.to/2FMmp0Q and support the show too!
Be sure to also visit the MacKay Pirate Family's crowdfunding page to help them beat that nastiest enemy of all, cancer. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackay
Today's show is sponsored by:
30 Day Guitar Challenge - Learn 3 songs in 30 days with just 10 minutes of playing time per day! Free to participate. http://www.underthecrossbones.com/guitar
TeePublic - This is a great company that works with independent tshirt artists to get their work out to the world and pay them fairly for it. I've personally curated a selection of 100 really cool pirate tshirts that you'll love. You'll get a super cool shirt AND support both the artist and Under The Crossbones! Check out the selection at: http://www.underthecrossbones.com/shirt
Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast - The best in pirate talk and music! Get to listenin'! http://www.PirateRadioOfTheTreasureCoast.com
For videos, pictures, album links and more, be sure to click through to the full show notes. http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/133
Important Websites:
Anthony Cummins - http://www.CaptainTonz.com MacKay Pirate Family Crowdfunding to beat cancer - http://www.underthecrossbones.com/mackayFind out more about my comedy, music, and tour dates at http://www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com
Additional Show Notes:http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/133
Support the show!: http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com/support
Subscribe to Under The Crossbones on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-crossbones-pirate-podcast/id1039621331?mt=2
Visit http://www.UnderTheCrossbones.com for all the episodes.
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