The Pirate History Podcast

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Episode 372 - A History of the Devil part 3

And we're back. Again. Today, we're talking about Carthage, Rome, and the story of Jesus in the Desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24
33 min

Episode 371 - A History of the Devil part 2

God goes all Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27 2025
35 min

Episode 370 - A History of the Devil

My addiction to context may have gotten me in a little trouble here. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advert

Dec 2 2025
30 min

Episode 369 - Three Kings

Who was responsible for the golden age of piracy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29 2025
33 min

Episode 368 - The Battle of Vigo Bay

This may be the most important battle in Pirate History. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30 2025
42 min

Episode 367 - The Spanish Treasure Fleets

In the 1560s, a French pirate terrorized Spanish America. In response, Spain designed the greatest ship on the high seas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Sep 2 2025
39 min

Episode 366 - The Battle for Cadiz

In summer 1702, the War of the Spanish Succession moved to sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1 2025
36 min

Episode 365 - The Second Hundred Years War

Time is a flat circle. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please con

Jun 28 2025
38 min

Episode 364 - The First Judicial Murder in America

In June, 1704, the Vice Admiralty Court of Boston found John Quelch guilty of robbery, piracy, and murder. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media P

Jun 9 2025
32 min

Episode 363 - Grave Consequences

We're talking about the case of Henry King, Captain of the Pirate sloop Sea Flower. We're also talking about the trial of John Quelch. It sort of works. Learn more about

Jun 3 2025
34 min

Episode 362 - Perfidious Impudence

On 13 June, 1704, the trial of John Quelch began in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7 2025
39 min

Episode 361 - The Special Vices of the Sea

John Quelch and the men of the brigantine Charles return to Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29 2025
40 min

Episode 360 - Hard Times

A priest, a pirate, and a gold digger walk into a bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18 2025
43 min

Episode 359 - The Root of All Evil

It's a gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1 2025
44 min

Episode 358 - Live Free or Die

The Province of New Hampshire produced timber, political dissidents, and pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10 2025
39 min

Episode 357 - Benjamin Raule

Benjamin Raule was a Dutch born privateer in the service of Prussia. He was branded a pirate by the English, and pulled off the crime of the century. Today we tell the st

Mar 4 2025
28 min

Episode 356 - Royal Rumble

Maybe don't listen to this one when you're going to sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26 2025
35 min

Episode 355 - The Great Northern War (prelude)

In 1698 and 1699, the powers of Northern Europe edged closer to war. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast network. For advertising inquir

Feb 10 2025
31 min

Episode 354 - The Captain's Log

There's a joke in that title but I'm not gonna be the one to make it. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to adve

Jan 31 2025
36 min

Episode 353 - The Jolly Company

I hate to waste a good title, but here we are. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate His

Jan 22 2025
49 min

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#198 NEW History US

What listeners say

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I’ve been listening for months, and neither hide nor hair of any pirates. Was going to ding a star, but then thought: Why? I really like it anyways and it’s one of my favorite podcasts that I quickly listen to when I see it in my voluminous feed. His writing is good, and he is a great presenter, and I like how he gives a real sense of the events he covers. And that theme song, are you kidding me?!?! Might be the best there is on any podcast ever.

The Real Zen Boy · Jan 2025

I’m an author who stumbled across this podcast while searching for information on privateering. I absolutely love the vast amount of information and the way in which it’s delivered. The subtle humor is so entertaining! One of my Favourite podcasts

WP bunny · Sep 2024

I started listening to this podcast around September 2023, and immediately got hooked. I started looking into the people and stories outside the podcast, blabbing to my friends about obscure pirate facts, and I was even a pirate for Halloween. I stopped listening in January-ish as my life got very busy, but I refound it about a month ago and I can’t stop listening. As a high school boy with adhd it helps occupy my brain while doing dull tasks or even relaxing. Matt builds engaging narratives, and thrilling storylines from historical fact, and his voice is that of a seasoned campfire storyteller. Definitely would recommend.

Bigbro_goose · Aug 2024

I just found this podcast and since I love pirates, I’m glad I did. Lots of good history, well written and the narrator has a solid voice and good pace. Love it!! Todd - Cohost Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast

Todd Hedges · Jul 2024

He knows how to tell a good story and does his research. Unfortunately he can go off on tangents that really don’t have much to do with pirates and then sometimes just randomly disappears and does uploaded for periods.

Asrock73 · Oct 2024

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