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It’s time to come together again and stew in the juices of an 18th century bath house as we get steamy with Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Join us as we dissect minutes 11 and 12 of the pirate flick by revealing listener feedback during COVID-19. We also discuss the history of Singapore, the tragedy of Will Turner, the poetry of Captain …

Get into your shorty robe, pull out your bones and take that cannon out of your pants as we hit the bath house for a steamy discussion of minutes 9 and 10 of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Join us as we discuss Elizabeth Swann’s punishment for humiliating Tai Huang and her growth from naïve woman to gun toting pirate, walking armory movi…

Break out your monkeys and grind your organ as we unleash a breakdown of minutes 7 and 8 of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Join us as we discuss the evolution of Elizabeth Swann, Barbossa’s grand entrance repeat from Dead Man’s Chest, street organs and organ grinders, wild bird trade, and the charming Sao Feng. Please give us a review an…

Get out your torture wheel of death and let’s celebrate some pirate fun as we sail into minutes 5 and 6 of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Join us this week as we respond to a few listeners’ comments, get funky with Cannibal the Musical, reveal Mackenzie Crook’s The Office tie-in, and get the scoop on pieces of eight (Spanish dollars and …

Disney drops the cannonball that more Pirates of the Caribbean films are headed our way. In this Season 3 bonus episode, Scott and Heather chat about the latest news that Margot Robbie (who brought Harley Quinn to life) and Christina Hodson, writer of Birds of Prey, are developing a new Pirates of the Caribbean universe movie. Like the previously a…

Hangings and even more hangings! It’s the Netflix of the 18th century as we all go to our happy place for some pirate punishment. In the 2nd episode of Season 3, we wallow in the gallows of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Join us as we check the listener mailbag, string ourselves up on the history of 18th century juvenile hangings, have a…

It’s the premiere episode of Season 3 and that means it’s time to hit the gallows and dangle Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End from the noose. Join us as we talk Pirates of the Caribbean, 18th century hangings, Gallow actors, Gore Verbinski’s foot fetish, executioner’s bonus, listener feedback, English law, first impressions of At World’s En…

Join us for the Season 2 finale as we hit the credits of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and ask ourselves the proverbial question – do cannibals have boundaries? In this episode we check out movie stats and critic reviews, scrutinize the credits, go down the rabbit hole on Disney’s 2nd Mate Productions, give our final thoughts on Dead M…

True love, gentlemen of fortune, Captain Hector Barbossa’s resurrection, swamp people, apple symbolism, Treasure Island connection, The Princess Bride references, and a battle of ideas regarding Pintel and Ragetti’s loyalty all on the latest episode of the Black Pearl Show. Join us as we breakdown Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest minutes …

Join us for the latest episode where we break down minutes 138-139 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. It’s a heart-pounding, bayou drifting, voodoo visiting discussion on Commodore Norrington getting a long overdue win, Lord Cutler Beckett acting like it’s Christmas morning, the motley crew experiencing a voodoo candlelight vigil on the…

Sparroooooow! It’s time for a heavy Star Trek reference as Jack Sparrow enters the Kraken and Davy Jones channels his best Captain Kirk. Join us for the latest episode tackling minutes 136 and 137 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss the history of “the captain goes down with the ship,” skyward scream movie trope, Davy Jones’…

It’s a disgusting, slime ridden episode complete with Kraken phlegm and whale oil as we discuss Captain Jack Sparrow’s possible demise in this episode of The Black Pearl Show. Join us as we stare down the gullet of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest minutes 134-135 discussing Star Wars and Indiana Jones references, Curse of the Black Pearl …

It’s a feisty yet sensual episode filled with pirate lust, Kraken sacrifices and betrothed betrayals in the latest episode. Join us as we slap the handcuffs on minutes 132 and 133 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and discuss Elizabeth Swann kissing Captain Jack Sparrow and shackling him to the Black Pearl’s mast, we revisit the movie s…

It’s a pirate safe space and time to blow up minutes 130 and 131 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us as we discuss the return of Jack Sparrow the hero, dive into classic movie tropes including “Weapon Stomp” and “He’s Back,” and Gore Verbinski’s use of lens flares, camera angles, slow motion and other film strategies to portray S…

Run for your lives and find shelter…it’s the Kraken! Join us for the latest episode as we breakdown minutes 128-129 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. In this show we discuss the terror of the Kraken from sounds to music, take a deep dive into the meaning of Captain Jack Sparrow’s compass on his character, movie themes, argument of free…

It’s time for Kraken action in this latest episode covering Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest minutes 126 and 127. Join us as we kick things off a little hot and heavy, contemplate the loss of rum – from a pirate’s point of view, talk powder kegs on ships and the Leiden gunpowder disaster, scrutinize and break down the Kraken’s attack on t…

In this episode we get a bunch of tentacles on our hull as the crew of the Black Pearl fend off the Kraken. Join us for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest minutes 124 and 125 in episode 112 of season 2 as we discuss the latest news that Johnny Depp may return as Captain Jack Sparrow for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, Bob Iger leaving Disney, b…

In this episode we kick things off with dissecting the rumors of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 that includes reboot and recasting talk as well as a series on Disney Plus or theatrical release. We then jump in to thoroughly discussing minutes 122 and 123 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Topics include the Black Pearl, Flying Dutchman, tri…

We’re back, Scalawags, with an all new episode of The Black Pearl Show (Pirates of the Caribbean Minute)! Join us for episode 110 as we walk the plank on minutes 120 and 121 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. From Jack Sparrow gloating with his jar of dirt to Pintel and Ragetti pulling their ropes, we discuss some old English, break dow…

In true pirate fashion, we plunder more Indiana Jones references and wonder if there is ever a scenario where a movie can have too many. Join us for minutes 118 and 119 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as solicit listeners to become our sugar parents, discuss Disney nostalgia and influence on culture, Norrington officially becomes a pi…

Double sword penetration from behind? Yeah, Elizabeth Swann has become quite the pirate and sword master! Join us for this latest episode as we slice and dice the most emblematic swashbuckler minutes 116 and 117 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. In this show we discuss the music of Hans Zimmer – specifically “Heart Madness” from the co…

In this latest installment, we discover the proper way to chase Elizabeth Swann…skipping through the jungle while swinging your cannonballs. Join us as we discuss minutes 114 and 115 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest while watching the water wheel on Isla Cruces. From iconic 70s and 80s movies like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, In…

Ever get caught off-guard when gently poked by the tip of a sword? If so, then join us for the latest episode of the Black Pearl Show as we thrust our swords while tackling minutes 112 and 113 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. In this cast we discuss Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War mobile game, revisit Captain Jack Sparrow pokin…

Fake fainting, three-way swordfights and Elizabeth in heat! There’s no doubt the Black Pearl Show is back and ready to dive into a bit of Pirates of the Caribbean talk. Join us for episode 105 as we breakdown minutes 110 and 111 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest in all its ruined church and blasphemy glory. In this episode we discuss li…

What? No Captain Jack Sparrow! The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise may no longer be calling Johnny Depp for a booty call as reports are surfacing of a reboot and the loss of Jack Sparrow. Join us as we discuss the latest Pirates of the Caribbean news that a reboot is on the way with Disney courting Deadpool and Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and…

By Scott & Heather Artis - Pirates of the Caribbean

By Scott & Heather Artis - Pirates of the Caribbean

By Scott & Heather Artis - Pirates of the Caribbean

By Scott & Heather Artis - Pirates of the Caribbean

It’s another hot, hot, hot episode as we kick things off with a little blow the man down and listener comments in this episode covering minutes 102 and 103 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us as we continue the discussion, euphemisms and metaphors of Elizabeth Swann working hard to seduce Captain Jack Sparrow, the smart writing o…

Let’s all go to the brothel and get ourselves a new Pirates of the Caribbean film! Join us for this episode as we ditch the usual format and dive into the breaking scallywag news and discuss rumors about Pirates of the Caribbean 6, the first film in the franchise to potentially not include Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, contemplate the state o…

Never ask a man why his compass doesn’t work! But obviously Elizabeth Swann has her priorities in order when it comes to pirate matrimony. Join us for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss minutes 100-101. In this episode we announce the 2nd Annual Listeners’ Appreciation Contest, discuss the tour of the Lady Washington – famed t…

Join us for an episode of love, fish love, tragic love, sad love and a once a decade booty call as we take a break from our usual format to discuss the possibility that the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise is the greatest love story of the 21st century. In this episode we examine love across all the Pirates of the Caribbean films, rank the f…

It’s time to release the Kraken and play with an organ as we send the Edinburgh Trader and crew to Davy Jones’ Locker. Join us for minutes 95-99 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we make a couple of announcements regarding the evolution of The Black Pearl Show’s move to a longer, once a week episode (new episodes available on Wednesd…

From decade old memes to the Beach Boys, we pull out all the decanter stoppers as we finally get our act together and return to normal. Join us for minute 95 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss Captain Bellamy of the Edinburgh Trader throwing his crew under the ghostly bus, Will Turner’s frustration by not being the one to g…

It’s all about the past, present, future and glory days in the latest episode as we reflect on Elizabeth Swann…the hussy? Join us as we discuss minute 93 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest by tackling a wee bit of audio issues, give a listener shout out, bask in Keira Knightley’s acting prowess, call out James Norrington as a bitter has …

We celebrate 4th of July in all its independence glory as we let loose the euphemisms and attempt to cut through the sexual tension with a…cutlass. Join us as we breakdown minute 92 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest by discussing Disney’s ability to craft dialog that flies over the kids’ heads while keeping adults entertained, Captain J…

There’s never a good time to be a third wheel, unless you like it rough and stinky or your name is Elizabeth Swann. Join us for minute 91 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss our pirate listeners and members of our Cursed Listeners’ Crew Facebook Group, Will Turner using an old acting trick coined by Joey Tribbiani in the TV …

Today we go to The Good Place and discover the supposed origins of Pirates of the Caribbean in The Bad Place while getting a peak into the future of Pirates of the Caribbean 31. Join us for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss minute 90 – kicking off the show with an easter egg in the tv show The Good Place, invite Michael Shur …

We discover pirate’s Groundhog’s Day with tragic love, a handful of tentacles and a musical snuff box that includes some Spaghetti Western inspiration in this episode. Join us as we tackle minute 89 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and discuss some NorCal Pirate Festival missed connections, deep dive into Davy Jones’ tragic and eternal…

It’s a robust episode as we take to the high seas, meet famous and infamous pirates, discuss glowing secretions, and overlook Captain Jack Sparrow’s bedwetting problem. Join us for minute 88 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss our Northern California Pirate Festival 2018 adventure, share interviews with famed pirates Captain…

The desperation on the Flying Dutchman is so thick you could cut it with a sharp tongue. So join us for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we sit back and watch Will Turner and Davy Jones cut each other down with the help of the script, Davy Jones as a sore loser after the game of Liar’s Dice, the loss of a meeting of the minds and the c…

Just in time for the new unveiling of Redd, Disneyland’s first female pirate on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, we throw down a little knucklebone action and declare that little girls can also grow up to be…pirates. Join us for minute 86 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss the reopening of the Pirates of the Caribbean rid…

The plague of the sea sets a new bar and unleashes a technological leap forward for CG moviemaking effects. Join is for minute 85 of Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss Will Turner’s bravado and calling Davy Jones yellow, Bootstrap Bill Turner spontaneously jumps into the Liar’s Dice game, Pirate Word of the Week, the invention …

It’s time for a staring contest with Davy Jones as we get all hot and bothered in preparation for a game of Liar’s Dice. Join us for minute 84 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss Will Turner standing his ground against Davy Jones while wearing a poker face, the good and evil symbolism of the pirate dice regarding colors and …

It’s a free verbal beatdown as we put a man’s pride, loyalty, and governorship up for a Port Royal auction. Join us for minute 83 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as we discuss Lord Cutler Beckett schooling Governor Swann on selling himself out to save his daughter, Elizabeth Swann, symbolism as a result of camerawork, the roll of the …

Cannonade is thirstade for that deep-down body thirst and made for all remorseless automatons like Lord Cutler Beckett. Gather your cannonballs, cutlasses and all pieces of metal for minute 82 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us as we discuss Lord Cutler Beckett’s infamous guilt trips and his heavy-handed beatdown of Governor Wea…

Actually, this episode hits a slippery slope as it slowly devolves into a bit of schoolyard name calling. Yet, up until that point we attempt to keep on point while discussing minute 81 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Join us as we celebrate the return of Captain Jack Sparrow’s swashbuckler personality, give a shout out to supportive…

It’s a first for this bloody episode as we confront an anonymous dirty, filthy bilge rat for a lack of pirate love. After we gather our composure, we tackle minute 80 of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest with a bit of frustration. Join us as we discuss listener feedback, Gore Verbinski’s choice for direction and music in this particular sc…