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Pirates: Totalus Rankium

Rob and Jamie
Piracy
Golden Age Of Piracy
Nassau
Blackbeard
Charles Vane
Madagascar
Black Bart
Pirates
Woods Rogers
Edward England
British Navy
John Halsey
Richard Whorley
East India Company
Caribbean
War Of Spanish Succession
Jamaica
Henry Avery
Thomas White
Howel Davies

Lighthearted history podcast ranking all of the Golden Age Pirates. Brought to you by the same people who created Roman Emperors Totalus Rankium and American President Totalus Rankium

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes38Foundeda year ago
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So we come to the end - and that means one thing! The Pirate Rounds! Let's see who the best pirate of them all is! In this short episode we draw the names.

We come to our last pirate! William Fly is often considered the last pirate of the Golden Age. But why Fly? did he do something amazing? Or was he a damp squib.

Ned Low was a bit of a git. But what about his right hand man?

Well, probably a git as well. but maybe in a different way? find out!

We come to one of the most vicious of all pirates in the golden age. But was this a myth? Was he really that bad? And did he just want to be a lumberjack?

Also: Link to Marco's graphic novel mentioned in the episode: www.nubes.live/en/produc... more

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Rob
Host of Pirates: Totalus Rankium; co-host on multiple series; long-standing figure in the Totalus Rankium brand ecosystem.
Jamie
Co-host of Pirates: Totalus Rankium; frequent collaborator across Totalus Rankium franchises with a focus on narrative history and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 293 ratings
  • 07 John Halsey

    Rob and Jaime, you should do a podcast ranking all of the major wars in history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary AG.
    United States2 months ago
  • I need more!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Fictivious
    2 months ago
  • Never gets old

    Rob: “You’re missing one important point.” Jamie: “Boats.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanna in Seattle
    United States3 months ago
  • 50% historical, 50% funny, 100% entertaining.

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    5
    Ground Control
    3 months ago
  • Yarr! …Bootylicious

    Even better than the Roman and American series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nxavis
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise engaging storytelling and banter as a strong hook for history topics.
Fans appreciate the mix of rigorous research with playful humor.
Guests and cross-podcast references are welcomed, though some desire slower pacing for denser episodes.

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23.5 Special - Pirate Deception (Intelligent Speech 2025)
Q: How does the audience perceive their own beliefs about pirates?
The audience often feels deceived by the romanticized images of pirates portrayed in popular culture as Rob and Jamie highlight the differences between fact and fiction.
23.5 Special - Pirate Deception (Intelligent Speech 2025)
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions about pirates?
Many people believe in exaggerated stereotypes such as pirates always having peg legs, parrots, and using a distinctive accent. In reality, these images have been largely shaped by literature and film, particularly 'Treasure Island'.

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A lighthearted history show that ranks and narrates figures from the Golden Age of Piracy through biographical episodes, mixing vivid storytelling with banter and light humor. Episodes blend detailed historical anecdotes, vivid shipboard scenes, and quirky tangents (astronomy, sea lore, fanfare) to keep complex pirate histories approachable. The format often centers on leadership, mutiny, and the changing public perception of piracy, with a clear throughline from individual biographies to broader historical arcs. A notable strength is the lively dynamic between hosts, who balance rigorous research with playful riffs, and the franchise's proven ability to translate serious history into entertaining, bingeable episodes.

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