Be Gay Do Piracy

It's time for another deep dive into non-OFMD pirate media! This time: Disney's "Treasure Island." Now infamous as one of the most expensive animated features of all time (and one of the costliest box office flops), this fusion of 19th-century adventure tale and futurist SF epic wowed Co-Captains Jenn and Lea. And not only because they are both deeply in love with Captain Amelia Smollett. Hop aboard! 

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Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram: @leawhymua 

Connect with Jenn on Instagram: @RJSpirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett

Featured music: "Jim Saves the Crew" by James Newton Howard and "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)" by John Rzeznik, both from the "Treasure Planet" soundtrack, produced by Chris Montan for Walt Disney. 

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music.

Want books relevant to the show, including some about medical history? We have a Bookshop.org store: Buy online through our affiliate link and support the show, as well as local indie booksellers!  https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod

We run down a bunch of sneak peeks, photo leaks and other tidbits from the OFMD cast and crew about the upcoming Season 2! Now that filming has finished, it's time to speculate and look ahead, from David Jenkins' provocative flag tweet to Vico's incendiary insta post. What are your hopes and predictions? Listen in and see if they match ours!

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Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram: @leawhymua 

Connect with Jenn on Instagram: @RJSpirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music.

Want books relevant to the show, including some about medical history? We have a Bookshop.org store: Buy online through our affiliate link and support the show, as well as local indie booksellers!  https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod

It's a clip show! Jenn gathered up some outtakes, some of which you've never heard before, and also mined the archives to recall some of the fun bits and bobs from our early episodes, with a brand-new Wed Bed Behead and the longest-ever Bad Pirate Joke. 

Connect with Scott Johnson on Twitter: @thinpartitions

Connect with Sarah J. Vest on Twitter: @ominoustuna

Connect with Evelyn Rogers on Twitter: @wow__then or on their website: https://www.evelynleerogers.com/

Connect with Laura Sook Duncombe on Twitter: @lauraduncombe1 or on her website: https://laurasookduncombe.wordpress.com/

Connect with Em Capettini on Twitter: @pollycocktail

Connect with Tiarne Lambert on Twitter: @tattyoldthing 

Connect with Ra Vincent on Twitter: @ra_vincent or on his website: https://www.ravincentworkshop.com/

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

It's a journey through illness and history as Jenn and Lea talk with epidemiologist Wes Martin and learn a lot about scurvy: What it is, how people get it, and why it's dangerous. (The teeth really do not go back in!) But we don't stop there: We'take a historical tour of the diseases and dangers of the Age of Piracy, many of which still afflict people today, thanks in no small part to imperialism, colonialism, environmental and economic racism and other systemic inequities. (Also, an important reminder: Hey, crew, wash your hands.)

Connect with Wes Martin on Twitter: @weslungus

Want to know more about public health today and how to help? Doctors without Frontiers / Medicins sans Frontieres 

A great basic resource about public health: The World Health Organization

In the United States? Check out the work and policy initiatives of the American Public Health Association

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

We'll end the year with a side quest! Instead of our favorite pirate media, Co-captains Lea and Jenn take a deep dive off the plank to talk about a DIFFERENT pirate media: "Muppet Treasure Island," starring the absolutely luminous Tim Curry and a great cast of our favorite muppets (and some of our favorite humans). How did a 19th-century novel become a beloved children's movie with a frog captain, a pig femme fatale and the motleyest of motley crews? Very well, actually. We think this delight is the perfect cure for "Cabin Fever" (cue: AAAAHHH).

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

 

It's our favorite month and our favorite holiday! Jenn and Lea celebrate Spooktober with a look at some Pirate Horror. From the not-so-scary ("Headless") to the engagingly creepy ("Pirates of the Caribbean," "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island") to the truly scary ("The Fog"), we compare and rate some ways to combine our love of pirates with our--well, Lea's--love of horror. Can YOU solve Jenn's decades-old spooky mystery? And finally, we have a seasonally appropriate bout of "Wed, Bed, Behead" with our Rocky Horror co-star. 

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Jenn and Lea talk with Ruth Hanson, the hilarious dynamo who's creating the upcoming pilot "Ladies of Fortune," a queer pirate drama centering on Anne Bonney and Mary Read. (Co-starring Damien Gerard as Ben Hornigold!) So how did we end up talking so much about Eddie Munson, Steddie fanfic and "Stranger Things"? And how did we talk so much about monster loving? This may be our most unhinged ever edition of "Wed, Bed, Behead"!

The "Ladies of Fortune" website: https://www.ladiesoffortune.tv/

Connect with Ruthie Hanson on Twitter: @ruthiewrites91

Buy Ruthie's book "Railwalkers" on Amazon

Buy some of Ruthie's other books on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/lists/we-talked-about

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

It's our first live show! We couldn't find anyone to mug for a dinghy, so we couldn't get to Bristol in person for Our Con Means Death. Not to worry: The Con Crew set us up with a virtual platform. We take questions from Twitter and the live chat and argue about bad pirate jokes, cats vs. dogs and spend more time than you might expect talking about raccoons. 

The Our Con Means Death website: https://ourconmeansdeath.com/

Connect with the Our Con Means Death crew on Twitter: @GoodShipRevenge

Connect with the Our Con Means Death crew on Instagram: @goodshiprevenge

Learn more about the Con's chosen charity, Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

Con season has been in high gear, and while we fans still have lots of chances to connect, cosplay and generally enjoy our hyperfixations together, there's just one event that we're waiting for most eagerly: Our Con Means Death, the first OFMD fan con! We talk with the crew about how it all came about and what con-goers (in-person and virtual) can look forward to. We also hear from Sally, our Dragon*Con ambassador and review Jenn's "Dungeons and Damiens" experience. (Spoiler: Both were great fun.)

Get tickets to Our Con Means Death: https://ourconmeansdeath.com/

Get Our Con Means Death merch in the online store

Connect with the Our Con Means Death crew on Twitter: @GoodShipRevenge

Connect with the Our Con Means Death crew on Instagram: @goodshiprevenge

Learn more about Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

Connect with Sally on Twitter: @astro_sally

Connect with Sally on Instagram: @astrosally

Dragon*Con's official FB Group (There are also specialty Dragon*Con groups for almost every fandom, special interest, age group, etc.)

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

It's been a big week in the fandom, between the skele-maid flag, the "Dungeons and Damiens" fundraiser, and Dragon*Con, but we start with an interview with Benny, who talked about autism representation on OFMD, with some added notes by other autistic fans. Then Lea and Jenn delve into the show's depiction of trauma in various guises. It's a comedy! But still!

Connect with Benny on Twitter: @vulcanarmr

Connect with Smorecakes on Twitter: @_smorecakes_

Connect with Jenna on Twitter: @shinyapplin

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

We're back! We've been hiding in the (metaphorical) walls, trapped in a (mostly metaphorical) box, and like Lucius surely will do, we return to the ship! Our return from unintended hiatus is ably assisted by Dr. Rob Spirko, disability studies scholar, who brings us great insights and a helluva game of "Wed, Bed, Behead." And Co-Captain Jenn brings her maybe-favorite pirate joke. 

Connect with Rob on Facebook 

Connect with Rob on Twitter

Visit Rob's Faculty Webpage

Want some Queer Crip books? Try "Feminist, Queer, Crip" by Alison Kafer or "Exile and Pride" by Eli Clare

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

Meet Father Teach himself! Jenn interviews actor Damien Gerard, who has captured our hearts with his inspirational, heartfelt and engaging Twitter. Damien shared about his journey, from the UK to California, surviving life-threatening injury and illness along the way. His philosophy is to do everything with full enthusiasm, and to do everything with deep compassion. And then Jenn chats with fellow fan Stiney, who gives us a sneak peek into Rhys Darby's stand up shows. 

Connect with Damien Gerard on Twitter

Connect with Damien on TikTok

Find Damien on Cameo

Support the "Ladies of Fortune" Anne Bonny / Mary Read Kickstarter Project 

Connect with Stiney on Twitter: @DrdPirateStiney

Connect with us on Twitter: @PiracyGay

We're living our pirate truth by abandoning some of our podcast rules. For starters, Jenn talks about Calico Jack! Without complaining! We play the world's toughest game of "Wed, Bed, Behead" (rules-free!) for which Jenn gets her villainous nature cranking. Along the way we celebrate Disability Pride Month (Jenn sends love to her fellow spoonies, who are playing life on Hard Mode), and we celebrate (and crush on) Mary Read and Anne Bonny. 

Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PiracyGay 

Podcast-ception! Podcaster and game designer August Gates shares their insights about fictionalizing history--and what that means for our gay pirate brainrot. Then BGDP superfan Jenne Foronjy chats with us about Pride, about making playlists, and about connecting with beloved (and hated) characters.  Don't worry, there's time for Jenn to squeeze in a extra-special pirate joke and Lea to spill some beans about a new irl venture: Drag!

Connect with August on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harpydora 

Find August's games: https://harpydora.itch.io/ 

Connect with August's podcast, "Gay Space Rocks," on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaySpacePod 

Read the fic that August mentioned, based on an Ed/Stede edition of one of their RPGs, "It Is the Sea Mingled with the Sun": https://archiveofourown.org/works/38678370 

Connect with Jenne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenneForonjy 

Listen to Jenne's OFMD playlist, "When the Moon Found the Sun," on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y0IcjDVaiy8Z7WDxhLZxT?si=5678b6db8e0d4045 

Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PiracyGay 

You've seen our guests' work all over the socials! First, Jenn chats with Kermit and Gabbi, whose handmade Blackbeard Pride flags were a hit at their local Pride and also featured in a viral TikTok. Don't worry, we also hear an abridged version of Gabbi's extensive Izzy Hands analysis. Next, Jenn and Lea meet Erin, who recreated the pattern for the pink breakup robe--and shares it with the whole community! Find out how she came to do that, and also what she thinks about the Revenge community. Finally, Jenn takes the weekly "joke" in a new, ballsy direction.

Connect with Kermit on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smolbara?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 

And on other various socials: https://linktr.ee/smolbara 

Connect with Gabbi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyShellhead 

Connect with Gabbi on Tumblr: https://capsgirl19.tumblr.com/ 

Connect with Gabbi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyshellhead616/ 

The Annapolis Pride TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theresroomfor1000/video/7105440732512718126?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7043517053173564933 

Connect with Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/that_goth_bitch

The Robe Thread (pun intended): https://twitter.com/that_goth_bitch/status/1523736202536398853 

The Robe pattern: bit.ly/3P6yC0Z

Erin's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thatgothbitch 

The Nicole Rudolph historical costuming video that Erin referenced: https://youtu.be/9369HbP_NGo 

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Jenn and Lea talk with none other than Ra Vincent, Production Designer on "Our Flag Means Death" and much more, including "Thor: Ragnarok," "Thor: Love and Thunder," "JoJo Rabbit" and "What We Do in the Shadows." What goes into creating a show or movie's distinctive look? And what's up with the elastic floor plan of The Revenge? Ra emphasizes that the key to creation is collaboration, and that seems to suit OFMD's message very well. Then later, we continue to observe Pride Month by highlighting some important organizations working to help LGBTQIA+ people and communities (see links, below).

Learn more about Ra and his work: https://www.ravincentworkshop.com/ 

Connect with Ra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ra_vincent 

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/ 

The Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

Connect with us on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/leawhymua/

Connect with Jenn on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rjspirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett: https://sablodgett.com/

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music

Want books relevant to the show? We have a Bookshop.org store: Buy online through our affiliate link and support us as well as local indie booksellers!  https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod  

It's Pride Month! And Renewal Month! Co-Captains Jenn and Lea are in a celebratory mood as they interview Tiarne Lambert, who specializes in insightful and well-researched twitter threads, including the one about plant symbolism in OFMD. Next, Jenn chats with Traci Sisson of Knox Pride about the show, and about the work of the Knox Pride Center. What does Pride mean to you? It's a month for partying but also of reflection.

Learn more about the Knox Pride Center: https://www.knoxpride.com/ 

Connect with Knox Pride on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxpridecenter/ 

Connect with Knox Pride on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnoxPride 

Connect with Traci as Lenora Adora on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lenora_adora/ 

Traci's podcast! It Takes Two of a Kind https://www.instagram.com/ittakes2ofakind/ 

Connect with Tiarne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattyoIdthing 

Tiarne's Flowers thread: https://twitter.com/tattyoIdthing/status/1527977817471823872 

Want to read the book Tiarne used? Find it in our Bookshop .org shop! https://bookshop.org/lists/we-talked-about 

Connect with Blount Pride on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blount_pride/ 

Connect with us on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/leawhymua/

Connect with Jenn on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rjspirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett: https://sablodgett.com/

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music

Want books relevant to the show? We have a Bookshop.org store: Buy online and support local indie booksellers!  https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod 

Jenn interviews Emily Capettini, writer and assistant professor of English at Indiana State University, about great characterizations and queer rep in OFMD. Why does our funny piratical comedy sometimes make us cry? As always Jenn inflicts a corny joke on Lea, but not before she gets to play FMK (with a twist) with Em. 

Connect with Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollycocktail 

Connect with Emily on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.capettini 

Buy Em's chapbook, "Girl Detectives," a collection of micro fictions about Velma and Daphne, AFTER.  https://porkbellypress.com/fiction/detectives 

Connect with us on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/leawhymua/

Connect with Jenn on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rjspirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett: https://sablodgett.com/

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music

Want books relevant to the show? We have a Bookshop.org store: Buy online and support local indie booksellers! https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod 

Lea and Jenn chat with author Laura Sook Duncombe, author of "Pirate Women," about real pirates, fictional pirates, and why we love them. Meet the Pirate Queen, gossip about Mr. Teach, and play "Wed, Bed, Behead," a classier version of FMK.

Connect with Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauraduncombe1 

Want Laura's excellent book, along with others that relate to OFMD? Check out our Bookshop lists!   https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod

Connect with us on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/leawhymua/

Connect with Jenn on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rjspirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett: https://sablodgett.com/

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music

 

Jenn and Lea talk with Kendall Wells, actor, fight choreographer and stuntperson. He was the stunt double for Will Arnett/Calico Jack, and he's the creator of Whippies! Hear about some of the infamous details behind the show's whipwork, including the death of Karl and that one scene with Taika! (Jenn still manages to work in a bad pirate joke and play FMK.)

Kendall Wells' website: https://www.kendallwells.com/

Connect with him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendall.wells.pro/

Watch the Corridor light saber fight video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAzY28C8Syc

Want books that relate to OFMD? Check out our Bookshop lists!   https://bookshop.org/shop/gaypiracypod

Connect with us on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PiracyGay

Connect with Lea on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/leawhymua/

Connect with Jenn on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rjspirko

Intro voiceover by Steve Blodgett: https://sablodgett.com/

Wave sounds produced by Julius H, and our theme music is by John Sib. Available on Pixabay music