A Barrel of Oranges

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 Triangle. Join us as we sift through the stories of the two most well-known Bermuda Triangle mysteries: the USS Cyclops (1918) and Flight 19 (1945), before chatting about an under-the-rada...

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 music traditions to Jacques Cousteau and the MCU. And of course we share our love for OFMD's Wee John and his Calypso drag persona.

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 Mary Read, and the fascinating story of their historical counterparts. It’s a whole lot of fun 🍊

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, we'll explore whether the real Stede Bonnet kidnapped the wife of a fellow pirate (and whether we can trust all historical sources)!

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 about all the ways that sailors have attempted to avert bad luck and bad weather, while tying it all back to the fun of how luck plays out in Our Flag Means Death . You don't believe i...

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 between Gonzo of The Muppets and Taika Waititi, but most importantly they dive into one of their favorite pirate films — Muppet Treasure Island ! Grab some popcorn and have a listen, ‘cause it’s a fun...

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 storms impact the Golden Age of Piracy? Join Kim and Pam in the foreboding story of the Whydah, captured by pirate captain Sam Bellamy in 1717 and obliterated by a storm only two months later that o...

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 and brutish captain and how his story intersects with the character of Ned Low in Our Flag Means Death Season 2. A Barrel of Oranges  is a production of  ⁠Electric Kelpie Media⁠...

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 potential third season. A Barrel of Oranges  is a production of  ⁠Electric Kelpie Media⁠ . Follow us on  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠  and get access to more exclusive content!

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 more! There's so much to pack in that we had to do two episodes. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week 🍊 A Barrel of Oranges is a production of Electric Kelpie Media . Follow us on Instagram Support us...

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 Izzy Hands could have cashed in Stede, Ed, and the Revenge crew for more than $115,000 today. 

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 generation of pirates in the Golden Age.

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, the threats to family life, and the experience of widowhood among the colonial elite. 

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 diversity and representation in Our Flag Means Death and the importance of doing social history. Follow us on Instagram @podcastoranges to keep up with all the latest news 🍊 Support us on Patreon at patre...

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 time geeking out over the amazing costumes on Our Flag Means Death .  Follow us on instagram.com/podcastoranges Get exclusive content and support the podcast at patreon.com/podcastoranges

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 let you decide if you’d rather join the 18c. Royal Navy or turn to piracy after this one. 

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 eighteenth century vessels. We'll also discuss the importance of treating scurvy and the lengths that the historical Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet went to in order to get their hands on medicines for treatin...

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, intimidate, and even dupe their adversaries. Grab your needle and thread, and be at the ready to hoist those colors high!

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 start in piracy. Did Stede Bonnet parade around the  Revenge  in his dressing gown? Did Edward Teach take over the captaincy of Bonnet's ship after the Revenge crew engaged a Spanish warship? Listen t...

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!

Join our crew of knowledgeable weirdos as we chat all things history and pop culture related to the fabulous HBO Max streaming series ‘Our Flag Means Death.’ Our first episode drops February 3rd!