Episode 12: Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales

"Jack always told me that if anything should ever happened to him, he’d want you to be captain."

-Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

 Welcome to our final episode for this mini-podcast series, Pirate Parley! And unless Disney has other ideas, it’s also our final discussion on the final Pirates of the Caribbean installment —Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales! Audio and technical difficulties aside, listen to us chat about alternative subtitles (Pirates of the Caribbean: Legacies. Generations. Pirate Babies. Scrum’s Revenge), Faramir as our discount Norrington, Javier Bardem/Orlando Bloom/Keira Knightley all lookin’ rull good, and canon conflicts with curses and compasses. Oh, also, random spoiler alert for Blade Runner 2049, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Sorry about that. Hope you enjoy! 

Episode Extras:

• Teaser Trailer

• Official Trailer

• Roger Ebert Review

• Scrum’s Ascent to Captainship - aka the best scene in the whole damn movie & why Gibbs is ALWAYS the MVP

• Keelhauling - read up on the gruesome and grim history of a creative form of nautical torture

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 12 Pirate Parlay banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 11: Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides

"Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again."

-On Stranger Tides (2011)

 We’ve returned back to the Pirates of the Caribbean universe with the fourth installment, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). Listen to us discuss this oddball installment as we talk about the back to basics mantra, Barbossa with his fancy sliced apples not giving a fuck, the mermaid and the missionary aka the breeding pair with a Splash ending, and Jack’s passion for immortality over the Pearl. Hope you enjoy! 

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• Roger Ebert Review

• On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers - book Disney bought for screenwriters

• Blackbeard’s Final Days - learn how the infamous pirate historically lost his head

• The Myth of Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth - dive into the history behind it all

• Monica Cruz - Penelope Cruz’s sister and body double for the film

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 11 Pirate Parlay banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 10: The Pirates of Penzance

“Oh false one! You have deceived me!"

-The Pirates of Penzance (1983)

We return with a bit of a musical shake up in our Pirate Parley podcast, The Pirates of Penzance (1983). Listen to us talk about Kevin Kline’s leather pants. There’s probably some other stuff about pirates and musicals, but let’s be real. Kevin Kline’s leather pants. Hope you enjoy (Kevin Kline’s leather pants)!

Episode Extras:

• Kevin Kline with his Best Supporting Actor (his leather pants)

• Official Trailer

• NYT Original Review

• Early 1900s (?) pic of The Pirate King, Fredrick, and Ruth

• I am a Pirate King from the Australian National Opera’s 2006 run - Jack Sparrow costuming inspired

• Modern Major General from the English National Opera’s 2015 run - if you ever want to question a human’s lung capacity

• West Wing’s devotion to Gilbert & Sullivan - sadly not from Pirates of Penzance

• Leap Year - in depth explanation of Fredrick’s birthday

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 10 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 9: Treasure Planet

“Dang it Jim, I’m an astronomer not a doctor!"

-Treasure Planet (2002)

Hello Loyal Listeners! With so many classic iterations to choose from for this boyhood pirate adventure, we finally landed on Treasure Planet (2002)! Listen to us chat about Disney’s classically maligned/under-appreciated animation box office bomb as we explore the Treasure Island storyline! In space! From throwing in a board (surf or skate, you choose) so kids can relate and Scroop the evil crab that makes you want to poop, to interspecies cat/dog mating dynamics, Morph’s “Airbud moment” and Jim Hawkin’s kill count and killer (questionable?) haircut, we’ve got it all! But most importantly: justice for Mr. Arrow! Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• Roger Ebert’s Original Review

• Polygon Article- a little bit more insight in the behind the scenes of the troubled production

• B.E.N - Treasure Planet behind the scenes - Martin Short voice recording

• Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - read the OG that launched a thousand iterations

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 9 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 8: Shipwrecked!

“It’s gone! I don’t believe it! Get out of here! Get out! Get that treasure!"

-Shipwrecked! (1990)

We’re back Loyal Listeners with a bit of an odd installment, Shipwrecked! (1990), an obscure Disney/Norwegian classic pirate adventure that’s essentially Home Alone: Tropical Island, but with a random gorilla thrown into the mix. Listen to us chat about guns made of glass, a ship captain with a heart of gold and a stomach of poison, passive aggressive milk chugging, Jens “I’ll be your cruise director and hot blonde mentor on this adventure”, Haakon awkwardly not knowing what orphans are, and Gabriel Byrne wearing the hell out of some leather pants. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• LA Times Original Review

• Roger Ebert’s Original Review - starts at 10:25 timestamp

• Haakon Haakonsen en norsk Robinson (1873) - buying options for the text that inspired the movie

• Royal Naval Uniform pattern circa 1850s - stylish pattern options for Merrick and his tailor

• Taronga Conservation Society Australia - the only evidence of gorillas in Australia we could find!

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 8 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 7: Hook

“Rufio! Ru-fi-ooooo!"

-Hook (1991)

Hey Loyal Listeners and welcome back to our latest Pirate Parley episode, Spielberg’s cult classic, Hook (1991). Listen to us discuss the Avengers-style team up potential between Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Christopher Robin; Hook’s confusion with procreation; Smee’s adoption plan (it includes Pirate baseball); Rufio’s bitchin’ tri-hawk; the continuing mystery of child-sized pirate outfits at the ready, and the incomparable Robin Williams. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• Roger Ebert’s Original Review

• Marketing/ Behind the Scenes Featurette

• People Magazine’s 1991 Set Visit

• Julia Roberts Pre-Hook Release Interview

• Steven Spielberg: EW Interview

• Hook 25th Lost Boys Reunion

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 7 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 6: The Goonies

“HEY, YOU GUYS!"

-The Goonies (1985)

Hey Loyal Listeners! We're back, shaking it up a bit with our latest Pirate Parley episode, The Goonies! Listen to us discuss the Fratelli's hand-blender skills, Josh Brolin's career from Baby Brand to Thanos, Mouth and his Duo Lingo prowess, Mikey's pirate fugue state of exposition, and what you've all been waiting for: the return of Joey Pants. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• Roger Ebert’s Original Review

• The Goonies: Behind the Scenes Featurette - see Richard Donner and his incredible patience

• Sloth Makeup Test - Hey, you guys! Watch John Matuszak’s transformation

• Cindi Lauper’s The Goonies ‘r’ Good Enough - official music video

• Josh Gad’s Together Apart Goonies Reunion - 2020 Zoom w/ the Goons!

• Stranger Things 2 - Bob (Sean Astin) and his overt Goonies reference

• Josh Brolin on Conan - reminiscing about an apt reaction to One-Eyed Willie’s ship

• The Goondocks Official Website - all info needed to attend Astoria, Oregon’s annual Goonie’s celebration —virtual this year!

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 6 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 5: The Sea Hawk

“Captain Thorpe, do you imagine that we are at war with Spain!?’ ‘Your grace, Spain is at war with the world!"

-The Sea Hawk (1940)

We continue our streak of Errol Flynn pirate movies in today's Pirate Parley episode, The Sea Hawk! In this oar-snapping good time, listen to us chat away about the World War II pro-British politics that not-so-subtly snuck in, the return of pet monkeys (finally), the good old philosophy of a Captain going down with his ship (for a dignified 2 seconds of course), and light/traumatic romps in Panama swamps. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• NYT Original Review

• Sir Francis Drake Biography - more info on the historical figure Geoffrey Thorpe is based on

• Panama music video - by the incomparable Van Halen because why the hell not?

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 5 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 4: Captain Blood

“It’s the world against us, and us agains the world! Those of you in favor of these articles, raise your right hands and say ‘Aye’!"

-Captain Blood (1935)

Ahoy Loyal Listeners! We’re back with the black and white swashbuckling classic, Captain Blood, starring then unknowns, Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland! It’s a toe-shooting good time as we discuss the titular Australian-accented-but- still-technically-Irish doctor/pirate/captain/hero, Peter Blood! Listen to us chat about helping a governor out with gout, Basil Rathbone’s tragically good fencing skills, and (of course) consensually celebrating in pirate fashion! Hope you enjoy! 

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• NYT Original Review

• Making of Captain Blood

• Olivia De Havilland talks about Errol Flynn

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 4 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 3: Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End

"You’re mad!’ 'Thank goodness for that, because if I wasn’t, this would probably never work!"

-At World’s End (2007) 

And we’re back with our final installment in the original trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End! Listen to us have a snow/toe snapping good time and ask the hard hitting questions like, “How far away is Tia Dalma’s hut from Singapore?”, “Is Hector Barbossa marriage material, or just a really bitchin’ officiant?”, “Why is this installment not called Pirates of the Caribbean: The Musical when ‘Hoist the Colors’ is such a killer bop?”, and the most important of all: “How the frig does this curse thing work?”. Hey, what happens in Davy Jones’ locker stays in Davy Jones’ locker. Hope you enjoy! 

Episode Extras:

• Official Trailer

• New York Times Review

• Live Science’s “Green Flash: Sunset Phenomenon” article - the science behind Will’s departure

• Ancient Origin’s “Ching Shih” article - read up on one of the most badass real life pirates featured in the Brethern Court scene

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 3 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 2: Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest

"Jack Sparrow sent me to settle his debt?"

-Dead Man’s Chest (2006)

 And we’re back with our second Pirate Parley episode, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest! Listen to our rambling attempts to parse out the plot, discuss sequel pay rates for the returning blacksmith donkey, Tia Dalma’s zany Hut of Exposition, James Norrington’s fabulous Aragorn makeover, and the ever-important Kraken hugs on the high seas. Hope you enjoy! 

Episode Extras:

• Teaser Trailer

• Official Trailer

• New York Times Review

• Ancient Origin’s "Legend of The Flying Dutchman” article - get the inside scoop on our beloved tentacled captain’s origins

• Liar’s Dice Rules - so you can responsibly gamble away your life debt to Davy Jones

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 2 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 1: Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl

"Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate."

-Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

 Welcome to the first episode of our mini-podcast, Pirate Parley - a swashbuckling good time where we chat about random pirate movies! We set sail in our premiere episode discussing the modern classic (sword fight me on this) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Listen to us ramble about monkey hierarchies, Elizabeth Swan as the ultimate nerdy pirate fangirl, the rousing score not by Hans Zimmer, and the nuanced characterization (in this installment, at least) of the iconic Jack Sparrow. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

• Teaser Trailer

• Official Trailer

• Bloopers

• Roger Ebert Review

• Swords and Stunts video - Behind the scenes with fencing Olympian (and all around badass) Bob Anderson

• Captain Charles Johnson’s “The General History of Pyrates” - so you can learn all about the actual Pirates Code!

Production Shownotes:

• Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

• Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

• Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.

• Episode 1 Pirate Parley banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.