Episode 8 – The Origin Story of Captain Tonz
07/30/24 • 27 min
So far on Original Pirate Material, we’ve heard seven episodes full of spectacular tales of Captain Tonz’s adventures as a real life pirate.
In this episode, we go right back to the beginning, to Tonz’s childhood, and discover why escaping to live a pirate’s life meant so much to him. He also tells us the story of one of the most memorable moments of his life — his first time steering a ship — and the perilous danger that followed.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate
So far on Original Pirate Material, we’ve heard seven episodes full of spectacular tales of Captain Tonz’s adventures as a real life pirate.
In this episode, we go right back to the beginning, to Tonz’s childhood, and discover why escaping to live a pirate’s life meant so much to him. He also tells us the story of one of the most memorable moments of his life — his first time steering a ship — and the perilous danger that followed.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate
Previous Episode
Episode 7 – The Unsung Heroes of Piracy
You might think of piracy as being all swashbuckling and adventure, but in the eyes of real-life pirate Captain Tonz, the most important person on a pirate ship is the cook.
In episode 7, you’ll find out why “the cook won most of the battles”, and many more tidbits about the day-to-day life of a pirate at sea.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate
Next Episode
Episode 9 – A Life at Sea
“I would like to get the facts out there, that pirates are really an important category of humanity.”
In this final episode of Original Pirate Material, Captain Tonz reminds us why it’s crucial to illuminate and discuss the history of pirates and clues us into the ways that pirates still operate today. Finally, he reflects on his deep connection to the sea.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate
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