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Pick Six Intro – 0:00 – 2:10 – Chad welcomes you to the show.
Lady Pirates and How Cutthroat Island Was Made – 2:10 – 18:28 – Learn about the notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read and get some history on how Cutthroat Island found its way into box office infamy!
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