The Pirate History Podcast

The Pirate History Podcast

Matt Albers

Episodes 376
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.8 (1,540)
Since Mar 2016
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
40%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like Woodes Rogers. History, high seas adventure, myth and magic, voodoo, treachery, biography and freedom await.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 372 - A History of the Devil part 3

Apr 24, 2026 33m

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

Episode 371 - A History of the Devil part 2

Dec 27, 2025 35m

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

Episode 370 - A History of the Devil

Dec 02, 2025 30m

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 advertise on The Pirate History…

Episode 369 - Three Kings

Oct 29, 2025 33m

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

Episode 368 - The Battle of Vigo Bay

Sep 30, 2025 42m

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

Episode 367 - The Spanish Treasure Fleets

Sep 02, 2025 39m

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 366 - The Battle for Cadiz

Aug 01, 2025 36m

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

Episode 365 - The Second Hundred Years War

Jun 28, 2025 38m

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 contact [email protected]

Episode 364 - The First Judicial Murder in America

Jun 09, 2025 32m

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 Podcast Network. If you'd like…

Episode 363 - Grave Consequences

Jun 03, 2025 34m

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 your ad choices. Visit…

Episode 362 - Perfidious Impudence

May 07, 2025 39m

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

Episode 361 - The Special Vices of the Sea

Apr 29, 2025 40m

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

Episode 360 - Hard Times

Apr 18, 2025 43m

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

Episode 359 - The Root of All Evil

Apr 01, 2025 44m

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

Episode 358 - Live Free or Die

Mar 10, 2025 39m

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

Episode 357 - Benjamin Raule

Mar 04, 2025 28m

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 story of his life. Learn more…

Episode 356 - Royal Rumble

Feb 26, 2025 35m

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

Episode 355 - The Great Northern War (prelude)

Feb 10, 2025 31m

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 inquiries, please contact…

Episode 354 - The Captain's Log

Jan 31, 2025 36m

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 advertise on The Pirate History…

Episode 353 - The Jolly Company

Jan 22, 2025 49m

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 History Podcast, please contact…

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The Pirate History Podcast has published 376 episodes since March 2016, covering topics in History.

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