Podcasts of the Caribbean: A Pirates of the Caribbean Podcast

In this episode, Justin celebrates the 20th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest! Justin takes you on the adventure of making the film, as he covers the production of Dead Man's Chest. You'll get to hear how the film was made, along with the hardships of shooting on location in the Caribbean. After that, Justin reads your messages and comments about why you love Dead Man's Chest! And along the way, there's special appearances from both Jonathan Swindle and Captain Dan Sparrow! You do not want to miss this episode!Send an email: [email protected] Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

The celebration of Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary continues as Justin covers the novelization of the film! In this episode, Justin goes through the Dead Man's Chest novelization and compares it to the finished film. With the novelization being based on an earlier draft of the movie, there are many differences that can be found in the book. It includes deleted scenes from the film along with different lines of dialogue, showing what the earlier version of the movie would have looked like!Send an email: [email protected] Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

The countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary continues! In this episode, Justin dives back into the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to talk about the 2006 refurbishment that saw the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa, Davy Jones, and many other changes. This refurbishment was the biggest the attraction had seen up to that point, and was heavily marketed by Disney to help build excitement for Dead Man's Chest's release.Send an email: [email protected] Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue our countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary. In this episode, Justin goes through the marketing campaign and the merchandising campaign for the film! You'll get to learn about the ten companies that promoted Pirates of the Caribbean through various sweepstakes contests, promotions, and other interesting campaigns, along with all the toys and merchandise that Disney, Zizzle, and other toy companies produced for the film.Send an email: [email protected] Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we kick off our countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th Anniversary! And to start, Justin sits down to talk with Reinbew Pastel, a huge fan of not only Pirates of the Caribbean, but also the Young Jack Sparrow book series! Justin and Reinbew talk about what they love about the Young Jack Sparrow books, as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean media they are nostalgic for from the 2000s. They share their Pirates memories and what they miss from the 2006-2007 era of the franchise.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Reinbew Pastel here:Instagram: @reinbewpastelTwitter/X: @ReinbewPastelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reinbewpastelTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/reinbewpastel

In this episode, Justin talks with Jonathan Swindle, a Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator in the Sacramento, California area. Jonathan has been dressing up as Jack Sparrow for 20 years, and in addition to that, he is also a huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan. Jonathan explains how he began impersonating Jack Sparrow, along with his favorite memories of cosplaying as Jack! Both he and Justin talk about every aspect of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, from the movies, characters, theme park attraction, and even the novelizations of the books! Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Jonathan Swindle here:Instagram: @drunkdead_jonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574869301939

In this episode, Justin sits down to chat with his friend Lucy Peterson, a filmmaker and huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan. The two of them share why they love the franchise so much, and early Pirates of the Caribbean memories from their childhoods, along with favorite scenes, characters, the Disney Parks attractions, and much more. They also talk about the recent Pirates of the Caribbean 6 rumors and what they hope for in a potential sixth film. Justin and Lucy also talk about Gore Verbinski's new film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Lucy here:Twitter/X: @filmlovinglucyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FilmObsessedLucyLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/filmlovinglucy/

In this episode, Justin chats with David Venghaus, who is a First Assistant Director and worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and At World's End. David talks about how he got his start in the film industry, and how that led him to being brought onto Pirates of the Caribbean. Along with that, he talks about the hardships of shooting on exotic locations in the Caribbean and what it was like to work with Gore Verbinski and the rest of the cast and crew of the films. David shares some fantastic stories from the production that you do not want to miss! Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin concludes Season 6 of the podcast by covering Terry Rossio's original script for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. This script was written in 2012, and is a completely different version of the film that ended up releasing in 2017. Jack Sparrow searches for a place known as the Mermaid Trove. Philip Swift and Syrena return, alongside what would've been the first main female villain in the franchise, the Sea Widow. Along with sea serpents, other returning characters, a hallucination scene that has Jack Sparrow come face to face with ghosts of his past, and an epic climax, this script is a very interesting read for any Pirates fan!Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Read Terry Rossio's script in full here: http://www.wordplayer.com/archives/PIRATES5.cover.html

In this episode, Justin dives into the Disney Theme Parks around the world to cover the numerous different Pirates of the Caribbean shows, attractions, and experiences that have existed over the years. We talk about the Pirates characters you can meet at the parks, the show Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial at Walt Disney World, Pirate's Lair at Disneyland, the shows Wet & Wild Pirates Night and Pirates Summer Battle: Get Wet at Tokyo Disneyland, the interactive game A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas, and the Halloween Pirates events at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin talks about the now defunct attraction The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow that existed at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from 2012 to 2014. It was an interactive sensory walk-through experience that immersed guests into the Pirates of the Caribbean world and let them interact with Captain Jack Sparrow himself. The attraction included incredible projection effects that brought the show elements and Jack Sparrow to life, and made it seem like you were in the middle of the action. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Behind the Scenes Video of the Attraction: https://youtu.be/cs29HN4DPuA?si=VDHmUfhTdE3talaB

In this episode, Justin covers the four issues released in the "Beyond Port Royal" comic series published by Joe Books Ltd. from 2016 to 2017. The series picks up three days after the events of The Curse of the Black Pearl, and expand the area around Port Royal with new characters and locations. Unfortunately, the series was never finished, as only four of the eight planned issues were published. However, the comic issues we do have are very fun and give us yet another fantastic adventure in the Pirates of the Caribbean world!Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin discusses two Pirates of the Caribbean books that are meant to seem like they were written in the Pirates universe. The books covered are "The Secret Files of the East India Trading Company" written by EITC Privateer Sir Thomas Faye, and "The Pirates' Guidelines" written by Joshamee Gibbs. Both books contain various secrets and interesting pieces of lore that expand the universe. From connections to the Young Jack Sparrow books, real world events, and letters written by various Pirates characters, prepare to expand your Pirates knowledge!Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin finishes the journey through the world of "Swashbucklers" content by covering 12 more Pirates of the Caribbean comics! While some of these comics could be found in the Disney Adventures Magazine, most of them appeared in the overseas Pirates of the Caribbean Magazine from 2006 to 2008. Justin reads through each comic and analyzes their deeper connections to the Pirates universe. The comics covered in this episode are The Dark Skull, The Sails of Doom, The Eyes Have It, The Star of the Seas, Tears of the Goddess, Island of Fortune, The Shanghai Tigers, The Black Heart of the Pearl, The Return of Jack Sparrow, The Lost Sea, The Sleeping Island, and A Quiet Life. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin continues the journey through the world of "Swashbucklers" content by covering 12 Pirates of the Caribbean comics that appeared in the Disney Adventures Magazine from 2006 through 2007. Justin reads each comic and analyzes their deeper connections to the Pirates universe. The comics covered in this episode are Breakout, Double Duel, The Compass of Destiny, A Mysterious Light, Pearly Gaze, Curses, Jailbreak, Legends Lost, The Eye of Despair, The Challenge, The Dragon Tile, and Beast Ship. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Disney Adventures Archive: https://damailbox.tumblr.com/

Justin celebrates the 3 year anniversary of the podcast with the start of a 3 episode series covering the vast amount of Pirates of the Caribbean "Swashbucklers" content! In this episode, we cover 4 children's books that feature the Swashbucklers art-style along with telling original stories. The books include Ghost Ship, A Storm at Sea, The Missing Pirate, and Escape From Davy Jones. Justin explains the story of each book before analyzing the connections of each story to the larger Pirates universe! Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Justin's version of the Ghost Ship story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48188632

In this episode, we learn all about Carina Smyth-Barbossa in the book The Brightest Star in the North: The Adventures of Carina Smyth. This book spans Carina's entire life, starting with her being dropped off at an orphanage by her father, Hector Barbossa, left with only the diary of Galileo Galilei. We learn about her time in multiple children's homes before she is moved to an estate named Hanover Hall, where she meets a woman named Lady Devonshire. Under Lady Devonshire's tutelage, Carina begins to chart all kinds of stars, leading her to pursue her destiny in the Caribbean to follow the Map No Man Can Read and find the Trident of Poseidon. In addition to the book, we also cover the short comic included with the Dead Men Tell No Tales graphic novel, named The Secret of Galileo's Diary.Timestamps:The Adventures of Carina Smyth: 2:45The Secret of Galileo's Diary: 1:35:21Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, Justin covers The Beak and Barrel, the newly opened Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! Along with covering the tavern, Justin also talks about The Pirates League, which used to sit in the spot now occupied by The Beak and Barrel. Prepare for a very in depth tour of The Beak and Barrel tavern, where Justin takes you room by room to cover every little detail that the Disney Imagineers added. From connections to the movies, to references from the theme park attraction, the real time events that occur while inside, and even the menu of drinks and food available, Justin covers it all! Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In the season 5 finale of the podcast, we finish the journey through the Legends of the Brethren Court book series by covering the 5th and final book, named Day of the Shadow. The Black Pearl docks in an eerily quiet Marseille, and Jack and his crew run into Carolina's father, who is eager to get his daughter back. In the chaos, Diego and Carolina are separated from the rest of the crew, and they end up in the Mediterranean Sea, where they come under attack by Ammand the Corsair, Pirate Lord of the Black Sea. Jack enlists the help of Capitaine Chevalle, Pirate Lord of the Mediterranean Sea, and all the pirates find themselves together when the Shadow Lord enacts his master plan. The Day of the Shadow begins, and Jack along with the rest of the pirates must do their best to stop him.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we cover the 4th and penultimate book in the Legends of the Brethren Court series, Wild Waters. Justin covers some recent Pirates news before diving into the book. The Black Pearl reaches Madagascar, and they find themselves in Libertalia, the famous pirate haven. Jack Sparrow meets up once again with his father Captain Teague, and his grandmother, the viscous Grandmama. Gentleman Jocard and Jack agree to work together to defeat the current Pirate Lord of the Atlantic Ocean, King Samuel, who is a slave trader and beastmaster. Once at Samuel's fortress, Jack comes into contact with Benedict Huntington again, and the rest of the crew battles against King Samuel. When the dust settles, a new Pirate Lord may take Samuel's place.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue the adventure through the Legends of the Brethren Court book series with book 3, The Turning Tide. The Black Pearl journeys to India to find Sri Sumbhajee and his vial of Shadow Gold, but what the crew doesn't know is that Barbara Huntington has stowed away on board. After arriving, Jack Sparrow and his crew must figure out who is trying to kill Sri Sumbhajee, and they must do so before the impending EITC attack. Jean falls in love with one of Sumbhajee's warriors, and Diego and Carolina hit some roadbumps in their relationship. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this special bonus episode, Justin covers the incredible Pirates of the Caribbean comic that happens to be a crossover with The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh. You'll learn about the priest named Dr. Syn, who becomes the terrifying smuggler known as the Scarecrow by night. Justin explains the background of the character and the Disney television series that aired in 1964. You'll also learn how this crossover comic came to be, thanks to artist Bret Blevins. And finally, Justin reads the comic in full, along with imitating (although badly) the Scarecrow's iconic voice and laugh! Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Read the comic here: bit.ly/potc-scarecrow

In this episode, we continue our way through the Legends of the Brethren Court book series, with book 2, Rising in the East. Jack Sparrow and his crew sail toward Asia to find Mistress Ching, but are halted by Sao Feng, who needs Jack's help to usurp the title of Pirate Lord of Singapore from his brother, Liang Dao. We see the return of a blue tailed friend from the Young Jack Sparrow series, and Jack's shadow illness continues to get worse. Once in Hong Kong, Jack meets up with Mistress Ching to get her vial of Shadow Gold, but must first fend off an EITC official named Benedict Huntington, and his sadistic wife Barbara. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we begin the journey through the 5 book series, Legends of the Brethren Court. Justin covers some background about the series before diving into book 1, The Caribbean. We learn about this series' mysterious villain, the Shadow Lord, before we meet up with Captain Jack Sparrow and his first mate Hector Barbossa as they arrive in Tortuga to pick up a crew. Jack reunites with Bill Turner, who wants to get back home to his son, William, and his wife. Jack begins to be plagued by a shadow illness, and finds a stowaway named Diego aboard the Pearl. Diego gets their help to rescue Carolina, a Spanish Princess, and Jack then sails to New Orleans, where he meets up with Jean Magliore and his cousin Marcella. Along with Alex, Tia Dalma's zombie, and escaped slave Gombo, they sail to South America to find the vials of Shadow Gold that will cure Jack's illness and help him defeat the Shadow Lord.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

To celebrate 50 episodes of Podcasts of the Caribbean, Justin covers a plethora of forgotten, weird, and cancelled Pirates of the Caribbean media. We cover the 2006 Jack Sparrow Look-Alike Contest put on by the toy company Zizzle, the cancelled animated Swashbucklers show, a mysterious piece of merchandise, the cancelled video game Armada of the Damned, and the cancelled graphic novel Six Sea Shanties, along with the unwritten sequel to The Price of Freedom, and the cancelled book The Secret Diary of Ragetti. Justin also reads through the only comic from Six Sea Shanties that saw the light of day, Strangers Bearing Gifts.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Jack Sparrow Look-Alike Contest Video: https://youtu.be/Ttg30085AV8?si=mGht_ulBwjm3fvfh

In this episode, we finish the journey through The Price of Freedom by A.C. Crispin. The Wicked Wench finally arrives at Zerzura, with La Vipere in tow. Amenirdis and Shabako are finally home, and Jack prepares himself for the journey into the labyrinth. Together with Amenirdis and Christophe, the three of them venture inside, and face the numerous perils before reaching the Heart of Zerzura. Jack fools Christophe and plans to finally get his revenge against the rogue. Amenirdis gives Jack two gifts, and one will become an iconic piece of Jack's costume. After the Wicked Wench leaves Zerzura, Jack is visited by Christophe, now deposed as captain, and the two of them square off once and for all. Jack sails the Wicked Wench back to Calabar, and Cutler Beckett is outraged at Jack's report. So he seeks to humble Jack by having him transport a load of slaves to Lord Penwallow's plantation. Jack reluctantly accepts, but on the voyage, Jack knows he cannot do it. So he frees them, but is caught before he can get away. With Beckett outraged at losing his superior's respect, he sets out to punish Jack once and for all, with a brand of the letter "P" and the idea of setting Jack's beautiful Wench ablaze, all while having Jack watch. In an emotional moment, Jack makes a choice that will forever affect his life.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue to cover The Price of Freedom by A.C. Crispin. This episode covers Chapters 10-14. Back in Shipwreck Cove, Barbossa informs Jack that the second rogue has been uncovered, and it happens to be one of Jack's closest friends. Jack doesn't believe its true, so he frees Christophe from the dungeons, before he is betrayed and press ganged onto La Vipere. In the present day, Jack discovers Ayisha's true appearance, and we find out that Pharaoh Taharka had died in Jack's arms when he was serving aboard La Vipere. Jack and Ayisha make a plan to rescue Prince Shabako, which has Jack impersonating Penwallow's son to do so. Borya Palachnik hunts down Jack, and Ayisha is the one who saves everyone aboard the Wicked Wench. After another encounter with Venganza and Esmeralda, Jack finds Christophe and makes an uneasy alliance with him as they begin to finally sail to Zerzura. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue to cover The Price of Freedom by A.C. Crispin. This episode covers Chapters 5-9. Princess Amenirdis of Zerzura is captured and sold into slavery. She takes on the name Ayisha to hide her identity, but her potential ties to Zerzura lead to her being purchased by Cutler Beckett. Jack Sparrow falls in love with the Wicked Wench, and while in Calabar, helps a slave named Chamba escape his cruel owner. Back in Shipwreck Cove years prior, Jack hears from a member of Barbossa's crew that a rogue pirate is currently in Shipwreck Cove. Along with Esmeralda, they discover the rogue is one of the Pirate Lords. So Captain Teague and the Pirate Lords call upon Davy Jones himself to reveal the truth. Jack Sparrow and Cutler Beckett make a deal to find Zerzura, and as Jack departs with Ayisha to find it, Beckett watches his plans take shape.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we begin the journey through The Price of Freedom by A.C. Crispin. Justin covers recent Pirates news before giving a background about the book. This episode covers the Prologue through Chapter 4. We are introduced to the royal family of Zerzura, and Pharaoh Taharka makes a brave choice to try and save the life of his youngest son. Jack Sparrow, first mate aboard an EITC merchant ship, encounters a pirate ship captained by a past love. We go back to Jack's time in Shipwreck Cove and learn about the rogue pirates that are plaguing the Caribbean, and Jack meets Esmerelda, the grand-daughter of Don Rafael, Pirate Lord of the Caribbean. Then we meet Cutler Beckett, who has just been promoted to his station in Calabar, and we learn about his past. Jack Sparrow meets Beckett for the first time, and after promoting Jack, he gifts him with a ship ... a ship that Jack will love more than anything else in the world.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we finish our journey through the Young Jack Sparrow series by covering the Super Special, The Tale of Billy Turner and Other Stories. We meet Billy Turner on the Isle of Man before he sets off on a voyage bound for North Carolina. Not all goes according to plan, and Billy later finds himself meeting Arabella Smith and the rest of the crew of the Fleur de la Mort. We see the beginning of Billy and Arabella's relationship, and a hint of what the future could hold for them. We also deep dive into the theory of the identity of Will Turner's mother, and how it could be Arabella herself. After that, we cover the additional five short stories included at the end. Timestamps: The Tale of Billy Turner: 2:14 Theory about Will Turner's mother: 1:15:52 Five Short Stories: 1:22:00 Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/ Tortuga Tavern video by That Disney Girl: https://youtu.be/hLAC3mf2UWI?si=r8KXZxn7wfYO3Yeo

In this episode, the Young Jack Sparrow series comes to its climatic end in book 12, Bold New Horizons. Jack Sparrow is reunited with his old crew, including Arabella, Jean, Tumen, Constance, and Arabella's mother Laura and her first mate Mr. Reece. Along with Billy Turner, the crew goes to war against the merfolk and the dreaded Captain Torrents, who is in possession of Poseidon's Trident. Jack must defeat Torrents once and for all and set the entirety of the merfolk free, and doing so he makes one of his biggest choices yet. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we cover the 11th book in the Young Jack Sparrow series, Poseidon's Peak. Jack is left on his own after losing the Barnacle and the remainder of his crew. But when he finds himself alone on an island, a bloody man emerges from the water, somehow knowing Jack's name. This man, who Jack finds out is named Billy, can't remember almost anything about his past. But the two of them journey in search of Poseidon's Peak, in hopes of finding treasure. But along the way, the two of them find themselves running into a certain cat that Jack hates, and later on, a bunch of familiar people. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we cover the 10th book in the Young Jack Sparrow series, Sins of the Father. Jack is stuck between three threats: the looming Royal Navy fleet approaching, the arrival of Captain Edward Teague, and the betrayal of his last remaining crewmate, Fitzwilliam P. Dalton III. Jack realizes that piracy is not as cut and dry as he once believed, and the Navy fleet commanded by Admiral Lawrence Norrington seeks to execute Teague, and Jack as well. And on board the Admiral's ship, Jack runs into a man named Joshamee Gibbs, along with the Admiral's son, a young boy named James. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue our way through the Young Jack Sparrow series in book 9, Dance of the Hours. Jack Sparrow and Fitzwilliam have fractured time because of Fitzy's magical pocket watch, and they are given 12 hours by the goddess Chantico to fix time or chaos will rule the seas forever. They also run into Captain Torrents once again, and Jack ends up seeking the help of Tia Dalma to correct time. But once everything is back to normal, Jack is frozen in place when seeing a specific pirate ship on the horizon. And Jack throws into question everything he knew about his last crewmember. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we cover the eighth book in the Young Jack Sparrow series, The Timekeeper. Jack Sparrow and Fitzwilliam P. Dalton III come face to face with Davy Jones himself, who is after the pocket watch owned by Fitzwilliam. What Jack discovers, is that is pocket watch has the ability to stop time, but it also begins to do something far more catastrophic to the island they find themselves on. And Jack and Fitzy end up running into someone they thought dead long ago. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue the journey through the Young Jack Sparrow series in book 7, City of Gold. This book is the exciting conclusion of the Sun and Stars Amulet story arc! Jack and the crew of the Barnacle head back to the now silver city of New Orleans to find Arabella and her mother, and along the way, stop Left-Foot Louis, Silverback, and the evil Madame Minuit. Everyone must work together to overcome this threat, and things will change in the battle's aftermath. Along with that, the next adventure is teased at the end with the arrival of a very iconic villain who happens to have a tentacled face. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

We continue the adventures of Young Jack Sparrow in the sixth book of the series, Silver. Arabella's mother, Laura Smith, is alive and well, living life as a pirate with Left-Foot Louis punished to be on her crew. We are introduced to Silverback, a pirate with magical powers who also happens to possess the second gem of the Sun and Stars Amulet: the Silver Bullet. Arabella and her mother must mend their broken bond, while Jack and the rest of the crew must stop a mutiny aboard Laura's ship. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we begin a new adventure as we cover the fifth book in the Young Jack Sparrow series, The Age of Bronze. The crew of the Barnacle honor Tumen's wish and take him home to the Yucatan. Unfortunately for them, the Sun and Stars Amulet that Tumen's village has protected happens to go missing the night they arrive. To help Tumen and his people, Jack and his crew journey to New Orleans to find Madame Minuit, who they believe stole the amulet. And after their adventure, someone believed dead returns out of the blue. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue our adventure with Young Jack Sparrow in the fourth book of the series, The Sword of Cortes. This is the exciting conclusion of the story arc that has spanned the first four books. The phantom of Hernan Cortes wants Jack to learn how to use the magical sword, but to do so, Jack Sparrow must leave his crew behind and journey to find the eye of Stone Eyed Sam, which happens to be in the clutches of the Sirens. All the while, Tumen becomes sick, and Jack must choose what he wants more. Does he want the magical power of the Sword of Cortes? Or his friends? Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

Our journey with young Jack Sparrow continues as we delve into the third book of the series, The Pirate Chase. Jack Sparrow and his crew make their way to Isla Fortuna where they run into the vicious pirate Left-Foot Louis, who wields the Sword of Cortes. Once the sword, scabbard, and the mysterious incantation Louis is looking for are all together, the power of the Sword of Cortes will reveal itself. But it reveals itself in a ghostly apparition of it's original owner. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

We continue our adventure with teenage Jack Sparrow and his crew in the second book of the Young Jack Sparrow series: The Siren Song. Jack, Arabella, Fitzwilliam, Jean, Tumen, and Constance continue their quest for the Sword of Cortes, but a mysterious sound begins to interfere. It's up to Jack to find a way to save them. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we delve into the literary world of Pirates of the Caribbean by covering the first book in the Young Jack Sparrow book series: The Coming Storm. Learn about teenage Jack and his first adventure with a bunch of new characters. Justin also explains real myths and legends that intersect with POTC lore, and Jack Sparrow begins his adventure to find the Sword of Cortes. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we finish our voyage through Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (Salazar's Revenge). The Black Pearl sets out to find the Trident of Poseidon, and we find out something very important about Hector Barbossa's lineage. A ship battle between the Black Pearl and the Silent Mary takes place right before we reach the mystery island, and Henry is taken captive by Salazar. Our heroes discovered the fabled Trident, and Barbossa makes the worthiest of sacrifices to save them all. Henry and Carina wait for a now uncursed Will Turner to arrive, and we see a reunion between Will and Elizabeth that has been years in the making. Jack Sparrow sails off into the sunset as the film draws to a close, and a familiar villain is teased. (Justin gets very emotional over the Willabeth reunion scene, and talks about why they mean so much to him.) Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue our adventure through Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (Salazar's Revenge). Henry and Carina are taken prisoner aboard the Dying Gull, while Barbossa makes a deal with Captain Salazar. Salazar recounts his past encounter with Jack Sparrow in a fantastic flashback sequence, and Jack, Henry, and Carina escape to the island of Hangman's Bay. Before Jack's wedding can finish, Barbossa interjects and calls off the event. The Black Pearl is finally released from its bottle in a triumphant moment. Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotc Instagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.social Buy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode we continue to make our way through Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (Salazar's Revenge). Henry Turner escapes from Scarfield while Carina is caught once again, and Jack Sparrow reaches his lowest point. While drunk, he does something that has drastic consequences for him and his allies. Henry meets Jack Sparrow for the first time, and Barbossa seeks advice from Shansa. Before Jack and Carina can be executed, Henry and the crew save them both before making sail on the Dying Gull.Send an email: [email protected] Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we begin to cover the fifth and currently final film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Dead Men Tell No Tales (Salazar's Revenge). We meet Henry Turner, son of Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, and he makes a promise to his father to free him from the Flying Dutchman. In the Devil's Triangle, Henry comes face to face with Captain Salazar, and Jack Sparrow robs a bank in a way only someone like Jack Sparrow could.Send an email: [email protected]/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbeanBluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

We wrap up our adventure through Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in this episode. Blackbeard and his crew harvest a tear from Syrena, while Jack Sparrow and Barbossa steal the silver chalices from the Spanish. Everyone meets up at the fabled Fountain of Youth for an epic showdown, full of surprises and twists. The One Legged Man duels Blackbeard while Jack prepares the ritual of the Fountain, and choices must be made for this journey to come to a close.Send an email: [email protected]/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbeanBluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue to make our way toward the Fountain of Youth in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The Queen Anne's Revenge arrives at Whitecap Bay, and we encounter beautifully deceiving mermaids. We're introduced to the mermaid, Syrena, and the crew makes their way closer to the Fountain of Youth, with a mermaid captive. Jack goes off on his own and runs into an old rival as he tracks down the silver chalices of Ponce de Leon.Send an email: [email protected]/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbeanBluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

In this episode, we continue to cover the fourth movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides. Jack Sparrow wakes up at sea, finding himself captured aboard the fearsome Queen Anne's Revenge. He devises a mutiny to take the ship, but everything falls apart when Blackbeard arrives. The HMS Providence begins its voyage to the Fountain, with Joshamee Gibbs charting their course. Jack learns of the profane ritual from Angelica, and finds something he did not expect to find in Blackbeard's cabin.Send an email: [email protected]/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbeanBluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/

We begin our quest for the Fountain of Youth in the first episode of Season 3! Justin recaps some recent Pirates of the Caribbean news before diving into the fourth Pirates movie, On Stranger Tides. Jack Sparrow arrives in London, England and meets with King George and Captain Barbossa. An imposter turns out to be Jack's long lost love, Angelica. Gibbs burns the Mao Kun map and joins Barbossa's crew as they prepare to sail for the Fountain of Youth.Send an email: [email protected]/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbeanBluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/