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That Bermuda Triangle Thingy
We're back (but a bit rusty)! After a long hiatus, Kim and Pam have rebooted A Barrel of Oranges for a new adventure on the high seas. This week we're "diving into" the mysteries of the Bermuda…
Raise your motherf*ckin' glasses!
It's time to party on the Revenge because this week we're tracing the origins of the sea goddess Calypso and her many pop culture iterations! Kim and Pam talk about everything from Caribbean folk…
We get our fun where we can
We’re back aboard the good ship A Barrel of Oranges this week with an episode all about the Golden Age of Piracy’s most famous female pirates! Kim and Pam chat about OFMD season 2’s Anne Bonny and…
Legends & Lore Bonus Episode: The Dram Tree
In this short bonus episode, historian and host Kim shares the legends and lore behind an important maritime landmark in the Lower Cape Fear: the Dram Tree. With direct ties to historical pirates,…
They must be really into geometry
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…
BONUS: Sailing for Adventure with Gonzo vs. Taika!
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…
Sunshine one minute, Cataracts the next
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…
Just Doin' it for the LOLs
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…
Bonus: Our Flag Means Death S2 Recap Extravaganza Pt. 2
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…
Bonus: Our Flag Means Death S2 Recap Extravaganza Pt. 1
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…
Act of Grace
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…
Where the law lies doggo, and plunderers rule
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…
For if not now, when?
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,…
Sailors of Color
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…
The Auxiliary Wardrobe
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…
Mutiny is a brewin'
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…
Knives are Knives
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…
Any Pirate Worth a Damn Has a Flag
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,…
Meet the Pirates!
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…
The Golden Age of Piracy
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!
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A Barrel of Oranges has published 21 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in History.
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