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Pirate Parley Episode 5: The Sea Hawk

We continue our streak of Errol Flynn pirate movies in today's Pirate Parley episode, The Sea Hawk! In this oar-snapping good time, listen to us chat away about the World War II pro-British politics that not-so-subtly snuck in, the return of pet monkeys (finally), the good old philosophy of a Captain going down with his ship (for a dignified 2 seconds of course), and light/traumatic romps in Panama swamps. Hope you enjoy!

Pirate Parley Episode 4: Captain Blood

Ahoy Loyal Listeners! We’re back with the black and white swashbuckling classic, Captain Blood, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland! It’s a toe-shooting good time as we discuss the titular Australian-accented-but- still-technically-Irish doctor/pirate/captain/hero, Peter Blood! Listen to us chat about helping a governor out with gout, Basil Rathbone’s tragically good fencing skills, and (of course) consensually celebrating in pirate fashion! Hope you enjoy! 

Pirate Parley Episode 3: Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End

 And we’re back with our final installment in the original trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End! Listen to us ask the hard hitting questions like, “How far away is Tia Dalma’s hut from Singapore?”, “Is Hector Barbossa marriage material, or just a really bitchin’ officiant?”, “Why is this installment not called Pirates of the Caribbean: The Musical when ‘Hoist the Colors’ is such a killer bop?”, and the most important of all: “How the frig does this curse thing work?”. Hey, what happens in Davy Jones’ locker stays in Davy Jones’ locker. Hope you enjoy! 

Pirate Parley Episode 2: Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest

And we’re back with our second Pirate Parley episode, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest! Listen to our rambling attempts to parse out the plot, James Norrington’s fabulous Aragorn makeover, and the ever-important Kraken hugs on the high seas. Hope you enjoy! 

Pirate Parley Episode 1: Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl

Welcome to the first episode of our mini-podcast, Pirate Parley - a swashbuckling good time where we chat about random pirate movies! We set sail in our premiere episode discussing the modern classic Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Listen to us ramble about monkey hierarchies, Elizabeth Swan as the ultimate nerdy pirate fangirl, and the nuanced characterization (in this installment, at least) of the iconic Jack Sparrow. Hope you enjoy!

Wachowski Watch Episode 33: Sense8 ~ 2.12 Amor Vincit Omnia

We did it! Welcome to the final episode of Wachowski Watch! Listen to us chat one last time (for now) about the Wachowskis as we cover the massive finale of Sense8, “Amor Vincit Omnia”. From the miracle of getting a finale, to the production cheats, and the massive Eiffel Tower wedding/dance party, it’s been a wild ride! Hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening! 

Wachowski Watch Episode 32: Sense8 ~ 2.11 You Want a War?

We’re back to discuss the original season 2 cliffhanger finale, “You Want a War?”! Listen to us discuss the apt comparison between Sun and a Terminator, the dual proposal between Nomi and Amanita, and of course WILL BEING IN THE ROOM! Hope you enjoy! 

Wachowski Watch Episode 31: Sense8 ~ 2.10 If All the World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume

And we return with “If All the World’s a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume”. Aka, the tenth episode for Sense8, season two. Listen to us talk about Lito’s flair bartending, Sad Will with his sad beard, and Capheus’ genuinely moving speech at his first political rally. Hope you enjoy! 

Wachowski Watch Episode 30: Sense8 ~ 2.09 What Family Actually Means

And we are back with episode nine of the second season, “What Family Actually Means”. Hear us talk Dani’s kick-ass phone call, and Nomi’s touching memory of her first birthday with her sister. Oh, and now the Joey Pants appreciation train has come to an end, so there’s that to cry to. Hope you enjoy! If you can. Because, you know, Joey Pants.

Wachowski Watch Episode 29: Sense8 ~ 2.08 I All Want Right Now Is One More Bullet

And we return with the eighth episode of the second season, “All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet”. Listen to us discuss the importance of Lito’s dramatics/dramatic onesie, and of course Kala and the rest of the cluster bringing their A game for Wolfgang! Suck it Lila. Hope you enjoy!