What started as a great show has been going downhill. Episodes used to be 45 minutes to an hour, but now they're only 20 to 30 minutes. The writing quality has declined. If you're going to cover background history, you should do it in one or two episodes, like you did in the beginning. Just give us the important context and move on. No one wants to listen to 30 minutes of filler about some Scottish noble with no relevance to the main story. And waiting three weeks for a similar episode is frustrating. Either focus on the golden age of piracy in Nassau or switch to a different time period. I was skeptical about the Barbary pirates season, but it turned out to be a great story. If you’re not ready for the golden age yet, you can explore other time periods. There's so much more to piracy than just Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny. You could talk about Black Sea pirates, Wokou, or The Pirates of the Andaman. The show won't run out of material because piracy has always been around!

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Perfessional until its not. Doesnt happen often but it does happen. The tirades really ruin the experience. Unsubbed.

Loving the deep dives on the world and the people involved! Definitely giving me some inspiration for a story I’m writing.

Aaaartrrrrr matey

I got hooked to listen every time I need to my regular safety reports. Matt has a good voice and is a great storyteller. Do you have a kid version available in print?

I started to listen to this during my summer break and it brought a new curiosity about pirates. It’s funny and it’s easy to relax to. Thanks for doing a good job.

Awesome podcast, I work for Ford on the line and this entertaining and informative podcast gets me through my work day

I started listening about a month ago, and I can’t stop! Matt is such a great host, he so cleverly crafts all the episodes. It’s an absolute thrill to listen to, and it quench’s my thirst for history without boring me to death. I suggest starting at episode one. highly recommend this podcast:)

Listened from the very beginning, but I guess eventually you just couldn’t help yourself. I’d give ya 5 stars right up until you picked over the hypocrisy of Conservative politicians and ignored how your own side co-opts history too, like billionaire Nance Pelosi claiming to be the representative of the labor movement while refusing to recognize labor in her multi-million dollar businesses. But that’s the reality of history these days. Don’t worry, I have multiple options to listen to, but it won’t be this show or its advertisers.

I’ve been listening to this pod since 2020 (I started from the very beginning). There’s some great listens out there, but this is honestly one of the best. There’s nothing better than a high seas heist while on a long journey of my own!

Every morning I get the pleasure of walking my dogs in the quiet, twilight salt air of Beaufort NC. My favorite morning to walk is Wednesday morning because of this show. Nothing fits a waterfront walk quite like maritime history.

This is the best podcast I’ve ever seen, although it could use some more talking about real pirates

I’m catching up from the start by binge listening to this podcast and I must say the content and sound quality is amazing - you can tell lots of hard work and many, many hours of research go into it. If I had to suggest an improvement the only thing I would say is that sometimes the intro music is a little loud compared to the volume of the rest of the content.

This is a fun podcast rich in history and awesome story telling. You will not be disappointed.

I stumbled upon this podcast by accident and started listening from episode 1. I can’t believe the amount of history and information this podcast delivers. Additionally, I absolutely enjoy Matt’s holistic presentation of the material. Plus, all background information presented sets the stage and gives the listener a better understanding of why most historical events occurred the way they did. Finally, I wish history teachers and other educators would take a page from Matt…Thanks, best podcast yet!

Matt brings this period of pirates together in such a way that you’re there, right in the middle of it. His insight and overview on that period is way better than CNN is today!

I love this podcast and Matt is a great host. You need more pirates and subtle Star Wars references in your life, I promise. I can’t afford to donate but I truly love and appreciate this podcast. It’s absolutely worth the time if you like pirates and/or history. Also the music is fantastic.

I am a huge history nerd, and I absolutely love the story, the historical background, the speculations about possible pirate backgrounds or personal histories. About half way through and can’t wait to catch up.

I have been listening for a while now trying to get caught up to the latest podcasts. This is entertaining pirate history in story form (as I hear it.) I’m always entertained with each podcast and the little ditty’s and summaries added in here and there. A podcast worth listening to if you enjoy adventurous history.

Ties events to what was happening elsewhere Always interesting

Haven’t listened to more than a quarter of the episodes yet but loving what I’m hearing. The host is great and depth just right. What fun!,

I wondered what is was like in the age of pirates. Wondering no more. This podcast takes me back in time. Excellently presented.

I love the actual study that is put into this show.

I honestly cannot recall how I stumbled upon this podcast, but it's an enjoyable listen - captivating storytelling on a topic of interest.

An outstanding, well researched podcast. Definitely worth a listen. I am definitely going to continue to keep up with this show. Keep up the great work!

I am really enjoying this podcast. I find the background history so fascinating. It is presented in such a way that’s both interesting and entertaining. The narration is very easy to listen to. Of course the pirates are so interesting and flamboyant.

Every day, I run listening to this broadcast & it’s the highlight of my day. So good!

Stumbled across this pod cast and have fallen in love with it. Huge history nerd and love pirates! This is the perfect combination ever 😃☠️

I was liking the podcast but would rather you stick to the topic instead of providing your views on theories.

I typically only listen to sci-if, fantasy, fiction, or ttrpg podcasts, having a harder time listening to stuff like this. However! I have always loved pirates and go through phases of hyperfixations with them (adhd yaaay). I am currently in one of these and the amount of information is just so perfect. I have been listening nonstop for the past week and I am loving this show thank you 🙏

Super interesting and fun. I’m only sad that I am all caught up and can’t binge anymore!! Keep up the grrrrrrrrrrrrate work!!

Fantastic story-telling with oodles of accurate historical background then 'come aboard' Mateys!! The negative reviews for this podcast should, in themselves, become a Podcast with all the incoherent grammar and juvenile riffs.

I’m so glad I found this fun and engaging podcast! I have definitely learned a lot from listening to this podcast show! Have already recommended to a few friends and family!

Anyone listening from the beginning will appreciate this fun history class on democracy👍. So fun that I look forward to going to work while I listen! Thank you

Trash Walk the plank

Took a few episodes to get those sea legs but now it is one of my favorite podcast in my top three for sure!I have it on from start of my route to the end a good 10 hours of interesting history I knew very little of!!

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I love this podcast but like all the Parcast they give you zero updates. They say next week and will be off the air for weeks even months. Then will change the podcast all together not informing the viewer of why they aren’t coming back. The part two of the this pirate podcast has gone 4-5 weeks with the next episode coming with zero update when (it suppose to be every Monday as they say) . Pretty typical of these par cast originals. Taking a great concept and ruining it for the viewer. Thumb down.

I love this pirate podcast. The history and unique stories are amazing. Well spoken and articulated.

I was looking for something different to fill my day and found this in a search, not really big on pirates but love history. Matt has sucked me in from the first episode, working through the back catalog now, love the show.

-Late to this podcast, currently on ep. 12, BUT! I can’t believe i only now found this! I have always been fascinated by pirates, though I realized how little I actually knew. This is *UGH* SO. AMAZING! Thank you so much for all of the history and helping bolster my respect for this period of history. And, on a personal note, I deeply appreciate everything about this; Matt’s linear timeline presented with a such well-rehearsed narrative alongside an objective delivery certainly helps make the workday so much easier, as well as helping mundane tasks feel more adventurous. Again, thank you and I look forward to the rest of this story!

This podcast is very informative and very well done. The narration is captivating and entertaining. I highly recommend!

Well-researched and engaging history. Could listen all day!

Love this podcast you do a great job but it’s so good I need longer episodes please! Love you

I love educational podcasts. I never thought anyone could rival Mike Duncan or Dan Carlin, but Matt Albers definitely does. Amazing, amazing work!! I’ve listened to every episode at least twice, & more like 3-4 times. Worth it.

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This is without any doubt the best podcast I’ve listened to! He is very compelling and easy to listen to for hours at a time.

New title, Best Pirate History Podcast

I’m only on episode 26, but this is the best history podcast around. I love the chronological story-telling format instead of the more topical approach that other history podcasts take.