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The Pirate Republic

The Pirate Republic

By: Dark Gravity Studios
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 The Pirate Republic Podcast is an audio and video series about the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. Bryan is writing a novel about an untold story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Tune in to learn new and speculative information about these dreaded characters of the early 1700s. To stay up to date on the series as well as the new book sign up for the newsletter at https://www.piratefanclub.com/thepiraterepublic Subscribe to this YouTube channel so you don’t miss an episode - https://www.youtube.com/@thepiraterepublic Bryan Cantrell is an award winning screenwriter, movie producer and this is his first novel titled Pirates of the Wild West Music: The Buccaneer’s Haul by Shane Ivers -Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • The Wickedest Pirate City Sinks Beneath the Waves - The Tsunami of Port Royale

    The Wickedest Pirate City Sinks Beneath the Waves - The Tsunami of Port Royale
    Jun 10 2025

    The Pirate Republic takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy.

    Season 2, Episode 10 arrives in Port Royale in 1692. The very heart of Caribbean piracy—began to heave and crack. In mere moments, the “wickedest city in the world” became a watery grave.

    Go check out the relaunched - www.thepiraterepublic.com

    You can sign up for the weekly Pirate Republic Newsletter on the site.

    If you're a fan of pirates go check out Bryan's novel Pirates of the Wild West-

    Amazon link to buy book
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    19 mins
  • The Real Pirate Who Inspired Jack Sparrow | Jack Ward a.k.a. ‘Birdie’

    The Real Pirate Who Inspired Jack Sparrow | Jack Ward a.k.a. ‘Birdie’
    May 5 2025

    The Pirate Republic takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy.

    Season 2, Episode 9 arrives in the port of Tunis, in North Africa then takes a turn to present day Walt Disney, just south of Tom Sawyer Island. We dive into the connection between real life pirate John 'Birdie' Ward and fictional pirate Captain Jack Sparrow.

    Go check out the relaunched - www.thepiraterepublic.com

    You can sign up for the weekly Pirate Republic Newsletter on the site.

    If you're a fan of pirates go check out Bryan's novel Pirates of the Wild West-

    Amazon link to buy book
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    14 mins
  • Pirate Jean Lafitte is the subject of a new novel from Norman Woolworth

    Pirate Jean Lafitte is the subject of a new novel from Norman Woolworth
    Sep 12 2024

    The Pirate Fan Club takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy.

    Season 2, Episode 8 arrives in the port of New Oleans to discuss the book The Lafitte Affair with the author Norman Woolworth. A hoard of research went into this mystery fiction novel and we learn many insights into Lafitte's life. You can visit Norman's website to find a copy of the book or use this Amazon link

    Go check out the relaunched - www.piratefanclub.com

    If you're a fan of pirates go check out Bryan's novel Pirates of the Wild West-

    Amazon link to buy book

    Music: The Pirates of the Wild West Shanty - Sound Cloud link
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    36 mins
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