The Courage of Chief Joseph

Tom Brady is one of the most famous quarterbacks in American football history. He played over 20 seasons and won more Super Bowls than any other quarterback. Brady was known for his strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Even though he was not a t ...  Show more

Joe Brumm is the creator of Bluey, a popular animated show that celebrates family, imagination, and everyday life. Inspired by his own experiences as a parent, Brumm wanted to make stories that felt real to kids and adults alike. Set in Australia, the show follows a playful puppy ...  Show more

The history of pirates is a thrilling kaleidoscope of adventure, devastation, violence and political intrigue, and never more so than during the 17th and 18th centuries: the golden age of piracy. This saw the rise of some of the most famous pirates of all time, many of them unite ...  Show more

When it comes to our perception of pirates, Treasure Island has a lot to answer for. They didn't make their enemies walk the plank, they didn't keep parrots as pets, and they didn't bury their treasure. But that doesn't mean the golden age of piracy wasn't an era of swashbuckl ...

First in a double podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy, with historian Marcus Rediker. The legendary pirates of this era weren’t just thieves—they were daring rebels challenging the very systems of power and authority of their time. Fighting every colonial empire, and creating ...  Show more

Alongside legends like Blackbeard and Calico Jack, William Kidd is one of the most famous pirates to have entered the public consciousness, thanks to Hollywood, sea shanties and literary mythologization. A Scottish sailor and privateer living during the late 17th century, Kidd we ...  Show more