Podcasts of the Caribbean: A Pirates of the Caribbean Podcast

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  Episode 70 - 20th Anniversary of Dead Man's Chest 03.07.2026 1t 17min

  In this episode, Justin celebrates the 20th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest! Justin takes you on the adventure of making the film, as he covers the production of Dead Man's Chest. You'll get to hear how the film was made, along with the hardships of shooting on location in the Caribbean. After that, Justin reads your messages and comments about why you love Dead Man's Chest! And along the way, there's special appearances from both Jonathan Swindle and Captain Dan Sparrow! You do not want to miss this episode!Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 69 - Dead Man's Chest Novelization 26.06.2026 30min

  The celebration of Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary continues as Justin covers the novelization of the film! In this episode, Justin goes through the Dead Man's Chest novelization and compares it to the finished film. With the novelization being based on an earlier draft of the movie, there are many differences that can be found in the book. It includes deleted scenes from the film along with different lines of dialogue, showing what the earlier version of the movie would have looked like!Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 68 - 2006 Attraction Refurbishment 19.06.2026 21min

  The countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary continues! In this episode, Justin dives back into the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to talk about the 2006 refurbishment that saw the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa, Davy Jones, and many other changes. This refurbishment was the biggest the attraction had seen up to that point, and was heavily marketed by Disney to help build excitement for Dead Man's Chest's release.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 67 - 2006 Marketing/Merchandising Campaign 12.06.2026 31min

  In this episode, we continue our countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th anniversary. In this episode, Justin goes through the marketing campaign and the merchandising campaign for the film! You'll get to learn about the ten companies that promoted Pirates of the Caribbean through various sweepstakes contests, promotions, and other interesting campaigns, along with all the toys and merchandise that Disney, Zizzle, and other toy companies produced for the film.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Website: podcastsofthecaribbean.comTwitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 66 - 2000s Nostalgia with Reinbew Pastel 29.05.2026 2t 1min

  In this episode, we kick off our countdown celebration leading up to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's 20th Anniversary! And to start, Justin sits down to talk with Reinbew Pastel, a huge fan of not only Pirates of the Caribbean, but also the Young Jack Sparrow book series! Justin and Reinbew talk about what they love about the Young Jack Sparrow books, as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean media they are nostalgic for from the 2000s. They share their Pirates memories and what they miss from the 2006-2007 era of the franchise.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsoftheCaribbeanCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Reinbew Pastel here:Instagram: @reinbewpastelTwitter/X: @ReinbewPastelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reinbewpastelTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/reinbewpastel
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  BONUS - Conversation with Jonathan Swindle 24.04.2026 2t 26min

  In this episode, Justin talks with Jonathan Swindle, a Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator in the Sacramento, California area. Jonathan has been dressing up as Jack Sparrow for 20 years, and in addition to that, he is also a huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan. Jonathan explains how he began impersonating Jack Sparrow, along with his favorite memories of cosplaying as Jack! Both he and Justin talk about every aspect of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, from the movies, characters, theme park attraction, and even the novelizations of the books! Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574700726021Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Jonathan Swindle here:Instagram: @drunkdead_jonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574869301939
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  BONUS - Conversation with Lucy Peterson 06.03.2026 1t 49min

  In this episode, Justin sits down to chat with his friend Lucy Peterson, a filmmaker and huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan. The two of them share why they love the franchise so much, and early Pirates of the Caribbean memories from their childhoods, along with favorite scenes, characters, the Disney Parks attractions, and much more. They also talk about the recent Pirates of the Caribbean 6 rumors and what they hope for in a potential sixth film. Justin and Lucy also talk about Gore Verbinski's new film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Follow Lucy here:Twitter/X: @filmlovinglucyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FilmObsessedLucyLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/filmlovinglucy/
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  BONUS - Interview with David Venghaus 20.02.2026 1t 13min

  In this episode, Justin chats with David Venghaus, who is a First Assistant Director and worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and At World's End. David talks about how he got his start in the film industry, and how that led him to being brought onto Pirates of the Caribbean. Along with that, he talks about the hardships of shooting on exotic locations in the Caribbean and what it was like to work with Gore Verbinski and the rest of the cast and crew of the films. David shares some fantastic stories from the production that you do not want to miss! Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 65 - Original Dead Men Tell No Tales Script 06.02.2026 1t 12min

  In this episode, Justin concludes Season 6 of the podcast by covering Terry Rossio's original script for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. This script was written in 2012, and is a completely different version of the film that ended up releasing in 2017. Jack Sparrow searches for a place known as the Mermaid Trove. Philip Swift and Syrena return, alongside what would've been the first main female villain in the franchise, the Sea Widow. Along with sea serpents, other returning characters, a hallucination scene that has Jack Sparrow come face to face with ghosts of his past, and an epic climax, this script is a very interesting read for any Pirates fan!Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Read Terry Rossio's script in full here: http://www.wordplayer.com/archives/PIRATES5.cover.html
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  Episode 64 - Pirates Entertainment at the Disney Parks 23.01.2026 34min

  In this episode, Justin dives into the Disney Theme Parks around the world to cover the numerous different Pirates of the Caribbean shows, attractions, and experiences that have existed over the years. We talk about the Pirates characters you can meet at the parks, the show Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial at Walt Disney World, Pirate's Lair at Disneyland, the shows Wet & Wild Pirates Night and Pirates Summer Battle: Get Wet at Tokyo Disneyland, the interactive game A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas, and the Halloween Pirates events at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialCheck out the new Dead Man's Chest 20th Anniversary merch here: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 63 - The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow 09.01.2026 28min

  In this episode, Justin talks about the now defunct attraction The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow that existed at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from 2012 to 2014. It was an interactive sensory walk-through experience that immersed guests into the Pirates of the Caribbean world and let them interact with Captain Jack Sparrow himself. The attraction included incredible projection effects that brought the show elements and Jack Sparrow to life, and made it seem like you were in the middle of the action. Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Behind the Scenes Video of the Attraction: https://youtu.be/cs29HN4DPuA?si=VDHmUfhTdE3talaB
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  Episode 62 - Beyond Port Royal 26.12.2025 1t 4min

  In this episode, Justin covers the four issues released in the "Beyond Port Royal" comic series published by Joe Books Ltd. from 2016 to 2017. The series picks up three days after the events of The Curse of the Black Pearl, and expand the area around Port Royal with new characters and locations. Unfortunately, the series was never finished, as only four of the eight planned issues were published. However, the comic issues we do have are very fun and give us yet another fantastic adventure in the Pirates of the Caribbean world!Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 61 - In Universe Books 12.12.2025 1t 17min

  In this episode, Justin discusses two Pirates of the Caribbean books that are meant to seem like they were written in the Pirates universe. The books covered are "The Secret Files of the East India Trading Company" written by EITC Privateer Sir Thomas Faye, and "The Pirates' Guidelines" written by Joshamee Gibbs. Both books contain various secrets and interesting pieces of lore that expand the universe. From connections to the Young Jack Sparrow books, real world events, and letters written by various Pirates characters, prepare to expand your Pirates knowledge!Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 60 - Swashbucklers Part 3 (Comics) 28.11.2025 1t 43min

  In this episode, Justin finishes the journey through the world of "Swashbucklers" content by covering 12 more Pirates of the Caribbean comics! While some of these comics could be found in the Disney Adventures Magazine, most of them appeared in the overseas Pirates of the Caribbean Magazine from 2006 to 2008. Justin reads through each comic and analyzes their deeper connections to the Pirates universe. The comics covered in this episode are The Dark Skull, The Sails of Doom, The Eyes Have It, The Star of the Seas, Tears of the Goddess, Island of Fortune, The Shanghai Tigers, The Black Heart of the Pearl, The Return of Jack Sparrow, The Lost Sea, The Sleeping Island, and A Quiet Life. Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 59 - Swashbucklers Part 2 (Comics) 14.11.2025 1t 22min

  In this episode, Justin continues the journey through the world of "Swashbucklers" content by covering 12 Pirates of the Caribbean comics that appeared in the Disney Adventures Magazine from 2006 through 2007. Justin reads each comic and analyzes their deeper connections to the Pirates universe. The comics covered in this episode are Breakout, Double Duel, The Compass of Destiny, A Mysterious Light, Pearly Gaze, Curses, Jailbreak, Legends Lost, The Eye of Despair, The Challenge, The Dragon Tile, and Beast Ship. Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Disney Adventures Archive: https://damailbox.tumblr.com/
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  Episode 58 - Swashbucklers Part 1 (Books) 31.10.2025 36min

  Justin celebrates the 3 year anniversary of the podcast with the start of a 3 episode series covering the vast amount of Pirates of the Caribbean "Swashbucklers" content! In this episode, we cover 4 children's books that feature the Swashbucklers art-style along with telling original stories. The books include Ghost Ship, A Storm at Sea, The Missing Pirate, and Escape From Davy Jones. Justin explains the story of each book before analyzing the connections of each story to the larger Pirates universe! Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/Justin's version of the Ghost Ship story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48188632
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  Episode 57 - The Adventures of Carina Smyth 17.10.2025 1t 43min

  In this episode, we learn all about Carina Smyth-Barbossa in the book The Brightest Star in the North: The Adventures of Carina Smyth. This book spans Carina's entire life, starting with her being dropped off at an orphanage by her father, Hector Barbossa, left with only the diary of Galileo Galilei. We learn about her time in multiple children's homes before she is moved to an estate named Hanover Hall, where she meets a woman named Lady Devonshire. Under Lady Devonshire's tutelage, Carina begins to chart all kinds of stars, leading her to pursue her destiny in the Caribbean to follow the Map No Man Can Read and find the Trident of Poseidon. In addition to the book, we also cover the short comic included with the Dead Men Tell No Tales graphic novel, named The Secret of Galileo's Diary.Timestamps:The Adventures of Carina Smyth: 2:45The Secret of Galileo's Diary: 1:35:21Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 56 - The Beak and Barrel 03.10.2025 46min

  In this episode, Justin covers The Beak and Barrel, the newly opened Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! Along with covering the tavern, Justin also talks about The Pirates League, which used to sit in the spot now occupied by The Beak and Barrel. Prepare for a very in depth tour of The Beak and Barrel tavern, where Justin takes you room by room to cover every little detail that the Disney Imagineers added. From connections to the movies, to references from the theme park attraction, the real time events that occur while inside, and even the menu of drinks and food available, Justin covers it all! Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 55 - Day of the Shadow 11.07.2025 1t 48min

  In the season 5 finale of the podcast, we finish the journey through the Legends of the Brethren Court book series by covering the 5th and final book, named Day of the Shadow. The Black Pearl docks in an eerily quiet Marseille, and Jack and his crew run into Carolina's father, who is eager to get his daughter back. In the chaos, Diego and Carolina are separated from the rest of the crew, and they end up in the Mediterranean Sea, where they come under attack by Ammand the Corsair, Pirate Lord of the Black Sea. Jack enlists the help of Capitaine Chevalle, Pirate Lord of the Mediterranean Sea, and all the pirates find themselves together when the Shadow Lord enacts his master plan. The Day of the Shadow begins, and Jack along with the rest of the pirates must do their best to stop him.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/
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  Episode 54 - Wild Waters 27.06.2025 1t 25min

  In this episode, we cover the 4th and penultimate book in the Legends of the Brethren Court series, Wild Waters. Justin covers some recent Pirates news before diving into the book. The Black Pearl reaches Madagascar, and they find themselves in Libertalia, the famous pirate haven. Jack Sparrow meets up once again with his father Captain Teague, and his grandmother, the viscous Grandmama. Gentleman Jocard and Jack agree to work together to defeat the current Pirate Lord of the Atlantic Ocean, King Samuel, who is a slave trader and beastmaster. Once at Samuel's fortress, Jack comes into contact with Benedict Huntington again, and the rest of the crew battles against King Samuel. When the dust settles, a new Pirate Lord may take Samuel's place.Send an email: podcastsofthecaribbean@gmail.com Twitter/X: @podcastpotcInstagram & Threads: @podcastsofthecaribbean Bluesky: @podcastpotc.bsky.socialBuy podcast merch: https://podcastsofthecaribbean.dashery.com/