Episode 491: Blackbeard Part I - Dead Me...

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news, starting with more listener tales from the dark side of bar trivia, an update on the would-be penis arsonist, a clown-faced attacker accused of stabbing two employees at an Austin coffee shop, a Halloween p ... Show More

This week, it's getting spooky on the show as Henry takes the reins and leads the story of the "Father of the Paranormal", the Austrian-born American parapsychologist, author, and investigator who allegedly coined the term "Ghost Hunter": Hans Holzer. For Live Shows, Merch, and M ... Show More

This week on Last Interview on the Left - Eddie sits down with Ethan Hawke & collaborator C. Robert Cargill to discuss their brand new serialized, supernatural horror fiction podcast: Midnight Radio. Ethan breaks down the genius of Art Bell, recreating the vibe of classic AM radi ... Show More

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we dive into the fascinating world of piracy and explore the life and legend of Blackbeard, one of the most famous pirates of the 18th century. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_ ... Show More

Timbers are shivering as Greg Jenner digs down on the legendary pirate, Blackbeard. Why did Blackbeard blockade a small town while scratching himself in frustration? How many wives is too many wives? And what exactly did he put in his beard? Greg’s joined by historian and piracy ... Show More

This episode, we delve into the very important topic of pirates. We look at famous pirates throughout history, common myths about pirates, what our roles would be if we were pirates, and much more. Podcast produced by Nate & Laura Bargatze Recording & Editing by Genovations Media ... Show More

November 22, 1718. Early morning, off the North Carolina coast. The pirate Blackbeard, peering over the rail of his ship, is startled to discover that a pair of British naval ships are after him. He rouses his hungover crew and gives the order to flee to the open sea. The piratin ... Show More

ARRRRR you ready for an episode all about pirates!! These pirates love booty almost as much as Corinne wants one of her own. We just wanted to do background checks on Blackbeard and Pierre LeBlanch prior to Corinne's dates with pirates.  Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail th ... Show More

In 1717, the pirate known as Blackbeard launched an attack along the Atlantic seaboard, disrupting international trade and striking terror into sea captains and colonial governors. Working with his sidekick, the “Gentleman Pirate” Stede Bonnet, Blackbeard blockaded the busy port ... Show More

<p>Think of pirates and there’s a great chance that the first image that comes to your mind is a Blackbeard look alike : a cruel captain with a long beard and a hat, thirsty for blood, yelling at his men from the upper deck of his ship as he prepares to board an unfortunate merch ... Show More

First in a double podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy, with historian Marcus Rediker. The legendary pirates of this era weren’t just thieves—they were daring rebels challenging the very systems of power and authority of their time. Fighting every colonial empire, and creating ... Show More