81. The Battle of Beachy Head & The Rhode Island Pirates

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08/13/22 • 55 min

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Continuing the Summer of Pirates Summer, we discuss the Battle of Beachy Head, its effect on privateers and pirates, and three men who will have to make some decisions concerning their work life! Our Featured Music is from Hororhaus with the song "Ghost Oppression."

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80. Thomas Tew, Rhode Island Pirate

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Continuing our Summer of Pirates Series, we discuss Thomas Tew the Rhode Island pirate who made a name for himself among the colonies and instituted The Pirate Round. But even he didn't wake up one morning and decide to become a pirate! Join us on a brief stint through history as we introduce the early life and times of Captain Tew. Our featured music today is from Hauntress with their song "Obsidian". Our sponsor today is Smell of Fear Candles. Shop the website and enter code SPOOKY this in July 2022 for a 15% discount.

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