It’s always a good idea to mind your bits when in Tortuga…and Vegas! Join us for minute 20 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we kick things off with an appropriate and bloody Pirate Word of the Week. In this episode we discuss the destruction of the Turkish fishing vessel, Jack the […]

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Protect your ears, get that hat away from me, and remember the Penobscot Expedition! Suffer with us as we tackle minute 19 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and the terribly exciting appearance of the Turkish fishing vessel. In this episode we go behind the scenes of the fishing boat, explore the history […]

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Everybody wants a nice hat and Jack the Monkey is no exception. Plus, Scott vents his long-held anger against a 1960’s beloved former President for setting a new fashion trend, and Heather has trouble keeping her composure. Join us for minute 18 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we devote an episode […]

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A black spot, a leviathan, rum and hermit crabs…yeah, it’s time to panic as all hell breaks loose. Join us for minute 17 of Dead Man’s Chest as we mix Pirates of the Caribbean with a little history and a little laughter. In this episode, we discuss the dichotomy between Bootstrap Bill Turner and Captain […]

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Crimping, press ganging, shanghaiing, and the pirates’ no-win scenario. Join us for minute 16 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we examine Bootstrap Bill Turner’s almost untimely death, his no-win choice to engage the service of Davy Jones, the Kobayashi Maru, his disgusting hermit crab eating habitats, the drunk guy conversation scenario, […]

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Let’s ring in the new year with some fresh seafood and a bottle of rum. Unfortunately, our main course, Bootstrap Bill Turner, is on the fishy side. Join us for this episode of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we cover minute 15…a minute pulled straight from the depths of Davy Jones’ Locker. […]

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The ocean is full of surprises and nothing rivals that king of predators, the great white shark, like a handful of killer barnacles. Join us for minute 14 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we get our first look at Bootstrap Bill Turner. This episode brings our initial reactions to Will Turner’s […]

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Join us for minute 13 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we finally admit that the rum is indeed always gone. In this episode we talk Pirates of the Caribbean snacks, callbacks to The Curse of the Black Pearl, and art direction and set details that lead us to explore the pirate […]

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Oh, the pirate and privateer history and the Age of Sail – it’s time to unleash the letters of marque as we jump in to minute 12 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us for this historical episode as we take a discuss letters of marque from the 18th century to the […]

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Shackles, red-hot pokers, alcohol, a roaring fire, and a tropical location – it’s just an ordinary episode on the Black Pearl Show. Join us for minute 11 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss Lord Cutler Beckett’s Port Royal headquarters including set decorations, location, and background action, the pirate branding iron, […]

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What bodes ill for Jack Sparrow bodes ill for us, and that means it’s time for Minute 10 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us for this episode where we take the malfunctioning compass plunge and examine the turmoil in Jack’s heart and mind – what does he really desire? We continue […]

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Welcome to the island of misfit pirates in this motley minute 9 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us for this episode as we discuss the return of the Motley Crew from The Curse of the Black Pearl – examining the reason why Captain Jack Sparrow would opt for these ragtag pirates […]

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Hey filthy bilge rats, it’s time to walk the line of morality and tackle minute 8 of Dead Man’s Chest! In this episode we wonder about Jack the cursed monkey and his incredible escape from Isla de Muerta, examine the vanishing cursed island and the treasure hoard from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of […]

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Scallywags, join us for minute 7 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we hand out prison workplace advice and suggestions on dumping bodies, talk a bit about super fans setting a Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Netflix record, jump into creative cinematography, compare music between the film and […]

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Do you…like movies about gladiators? Joey, have you ever been…in a Turkish Prison? Classic movie references, Turkish prisons, and burials at sea are just a few of the topics we cover in this episode of The Black Pearl Show (aka Pirates of the Caribbean Minute). Join us for minute 6 of Dead Man’s Chest as […]

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