Last Updated on September 14, 2026
So, what do you actually know about pirates ? Probably nothing, considering most of your historical knowledge comes from Johnny Depp, Disney rides, and an actor in the 1950s laying the West Country accent on way too thick .
In this episode, Andrew Culture and Dr Sam derail the podcast train immediately to talk about DIY studio tape failures, prison etiquette, whether female pirates fought with their tits out, and how Henry Avery managed to nick £100 million before vanishing into thin air like a proper legend . They also dive into why keytars in metal bands are a crime against humanity, why accordions have no business being associated with 17th-century sea shanties, and the terrifying reality of a dirty butt plug left at an Ipswich bus stop .
It’s educational, it’s completely unnecessary, and it’s mostly accurate if you don’t ask a real historian .
Amazing additional voice clips provided by Voiceover Artist Martin Whiskin – https://www.martinwhiskin.co.uk/
