Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
Gregory Roberts
Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts, getting him to expand on the stories & ideas that underpin his eye-opening debut novel.
Pirate Soldier King details the wild ride of a successful start-up founder, his shocking and rapid descent into the dark world of bank robbery, his painful journey through the labyrinth of federal prison, and his long and continuing road to redemption.
The book is available directly from https://piratesoldierking.com
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How I found Resurrection & Redemption in the Belly of the Beast
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
04/16/25 • 36 min
In this episode, we talk about Gregory's journey as the son of two agnostic scientists into a bona fide worshipper of Satan and finally his transformation into a born again Christian, and how that transpired in prison... as well as some valuable wisdom that he learned along the way.
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Want a Knife Fight in Prison? Careful What you Wish For!
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
04/22/25 • 42 min
In this episode, we learn about how the federal justice system REALLY works, from the inside out. From paid lawyers to jails, camps to prisons to pens... and what actually goes down on the inside.
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What can Startup Founders learn from Bank Robbers?
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
04/07/25 • 37 min
In this episode, we explore what aspects of the criminal mindset -- and prison life -- can be applied to the journey of startup founders -- both in funding and growing their businesses. Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts as he relates colorful stories of both his successful string of startups, as well as how he actually funded one of his companies with a bank robbery. It then moves into prison, where Roberts deals with some of the more powerful gangsters in America, and compares their leadership styles to those of capitalist CEOs.
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Manhood : in Prison, and in the Free
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
03/31/25 • 40 min
In this third episode, Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts about how the ideals of manhood and self-identity are embodied in the all-male prison population, a group that is almost all alpha-males, forced to live together in tight quarters. They then contrast this with how men have been emasculated in 21st Century Western Culture, and talk about how "old-school" manhood might be able to inform and guide today's younger generations.
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Chess in Prison, Music behind Bars
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
03/24/25 • 51 min
In this second episode, Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts about the lighter side of incarceration, most notably the sport of Chess in prison, and the joy that Music brings us, even in the darkest places. From making his own chessboards to playing Master level opponents, from hosting his own a capella "radio station" to assembling killer playlists on a jailbroken MP3 player, Roberts recounts the wild stories that built his character in the depths of prison.
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What is Pirate Soldier King? Chaos & Redemption
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
03/17/25 • 38 min
This first episode explores both the origin of the book title "Pirate Soldier King" as well as the fundamental change of character that Roberts experienced during his 6 years of imprisonment, including more than 2 years in solitary confinement due to repeated (thwarted) escape attempts.
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Trump, Musk, Gangsters, Greenland, Panama, & Crypto: The POLITICS episode
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews
04/29/25 • 44 min
In e007, we jump straight into the fray. Analysing the current national political situation from a gangster PoV, as well as how the world works, through a similar lens. Enjoy!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews have?
Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, Fbi, Prison, Podcasts and Chess.
What is the most popular episode on Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews?
The episode title 'Want a Knife Fight in Prison? Careful What you Wish For!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews?
The average episode length on Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews released?
Episodes of Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews?
The first episode of Pirate Soldier King : The Interviews was released on Mar 17, 2025.
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