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Happy 2016! For the first show of the year, I've got a double interview for you.

First up, actor Ray Stevenson who portrays Blackbeard in season 3 (and 4) of Black Sails on Starz. You've also seen him in the Thor movies, Divergent, and the TV show Dexter. We get into stuff he's had to do for Black Sails that he's never done before, what went into their decision whether to use the Bristol accent, and why Ibiza is a "tough island".

Then an interview with the only other person running a podcast about pirates, Craig Buddy of the History of Pirates Podcast. He and I talk about getting started in podcast and why pirates. Plus how we came to such different formats for our shows. And he tells a great story about when Julius Caesar was captured by pirates.

Plus comedy from Jason Resler and music from Brad Sucks.

Important Websites: Black Sails - www.starz.com/originals/blacksails Ray Stevenson - www.ray-stevenson.com Craig Buddy - www.historyofpiratespodcast.com Jason Resler - www.pitchingpunchlines.com Brad Sucks - www.bradsucks.net Phil Johnson - www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com

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