Pirate Stories With Captain Mike
by Michael Calpino
Pirate stories with Captain Mike are stories of the men and women of the Golden Age of Piracy told in the first person by a man who crewed with many of them. The stories are told in the vernacular with many of the phrases and terms used during the period (PG rated). Each episode follows the career of one of the famous pirate captains as our crewmember goes from ship to ship seeking his fortune. Music: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: [song name] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
Episodes
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Bartholemew "Black Bart" Roberts, a Most Successful Pirate
Captain Roberts was one of the most successful pirates of all time, taking around 400 ships in a three year career. He was also a reluctant pirate, starting as a forced man but quickly becoming elected captain.
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The Odd Case of Captain Stede Bonnet, Gentleman Pirate
Why would a man of wealth and privilege take up the pirate's life?
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The Devil's Right Hand, Captain Blackbeard
How did Captain Edward Thatch become Blackbeard, the most notorious pirate of them all? Here is his early career.
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Learning From the Master, Captain Benjamin Hornigold
Captain Benjamin Hornigold was mentor to many pirates, this is his story.
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Sailing Under Black Sam Bellamy
What was Sam Bellamy like? A tragic love story.
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Learning the Ropes with Henry Jennings
Thomas tells how while first sailing with Sam Bellamy our of Provincetown they met up with Henry Jennings after failing to salvage treasure from the Spanish Fleet.
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Introduction to Thomas Middleton, pirate to be
In this episode we are introduced to Thomas Middleton, a strapping young lad who runs away from his father's farm in Virginia to see to seek his fortune.
About this show
Pirate stories with Captain Mike are stories of the men and women of the Golden Age of Piracy told in the first person by a man who crewed with many of them. The stories are told in the vernacular with many of the phrases and terms used during the period (PG rated). Each episode follows the career of one of the famous pirate captains as our crewmember goes from ship to ship seeking his fortune.
Music: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: [song name] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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Michael Calpino
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