A Barrel of Oranges

Kim Sherman
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A Barrel of Oranges is the podcast where history and pop culture collide — a fun and sometimes irreverent look at maritime history through media on the screen or on the page. Originally inspired by the hit tv series 'Our Flag Means Death'. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/podcastoranges

  1. 10/18/2025

    That Bermuda Triangle Thingy

    We're back (but a bit rusty)! After a long hiatus, Kim and Pam have rebooted A Barrel of Oranges for a new adventure on the high seas. This week we're "diving into" the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Join us as we sift through the stories of the two most well-known Bermuda Triangle mysteries: the USS Cyclops (1918) and Flight 19 (1945), before chatting about an under-the-radar tv movie The Triangle (2001) that we enjoyed when we were younger. The question remains: is it as scary as we remember?

    That Bermuda Triangle Thingy

  2. 08/16/2024

    Raise your motherf*ckin' glasses!

    It's time to party on the Revenge because this week we're tracing the origins of the sea goddess Calypso and her many pop culture iterations! Kim and Pam talk about everything from Caribbean folk music traditions to Jacques Cousteau and the MCU. And of course we share our love for OFMD's Wee John and his Calypso drag persona.

    Raise your motherf*ckin' glasses!

  3. 08/01/2024

    We get our fun where we can

    We’re back aboard the good ship A Barrel of Oranges this week with an episode all about the Golden Age of Piracy’s most famous female pirates! Kim and Pam chat about OFMD season 2’s Anne Bonny and Mary Read, and the fascinating story of their historical counterparts. It’s a whole lot of fun 🍊

  4. 06/20/2024 ·  Bonus

    Legends & Lore Bonus Episode: The Dram Tree

    In this short bonus episode, historian and host Kim shares the legends and lore behind an important maritime landmark in the Lower Cape Fear: the Dram Tree. With direct ties to historical pirates, we'll explore whether the real Stede Bonnet kidnapped the wife of a fellow pirate (and whether we can trust all historical sources)!

    Legends & Lore Bonus Episode: The Dram Tree

  5. 05/21/2024

    They must be really into geometry

    Mind yer whistlin' and toss a coin to Neptune 'cause we're talking all things maritime superstitions in this whopper of an episode -- it's lucky number 13! In our latest episode, Kim and Pam chat about all the ways that sailors have attempted to avert bad luck and bad weather, while tying it all back to the fun of how luck plays out in Our Flag Means Death. You don't believe in curses, do you?

    They must be really into geometry

  6. 03/07/2024 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Sailing for Adventure with Gonzo vs. Taika!

    It’s a special bonus episode! Pam and Kim are joined by Deanna (aka @gonzo_vs_taika) from the self-proclaimed “Weirdo Corner.” The crew chat about Deanna’s social media fun of making uncanny matches between Gonzo of The Muppets and Taika Waititi, but most importantly they dive into one of their favorite pirate films — Muppet Treasure Island! Grab some popcorn and have a listen, ‘cause it’s a fun conversation.

    BONUS: Sailing for Adventure with Gonzo vs. Taika!

  7. 02/17/2024

    Sunshine one minute, Cataracts the next

    The Atlantic Ocean can be an unpredictable place. Hurricanes, nor'easters, and other tropical disturbances plagued the age of sail just as they continue to harass the region today. But how did such storms impact the Golden Age of Piracy? Join Kim and Pam in the foreboding story of the Whydah, captured by pirate captain Sam Bellamy in 1717 and obliterated by a storm only two months later that only left two survivors.

    Sunshine one minute, Cataracts the next

  8. 01/18/2024

    Just Doin' it for the LOLs

    It's our first episode of 2024! We're diving back into the pirate past this week to talk about the Golden Age's most ruthless pirate captain: Edward Low. Kim and Pam give the "Low"-down on this nasty and brutish captain and how his story intersects with the character of Ned Low in Our Flag Means Death Season 2. A Barrel of Oranges is a production of ⁠Electric Kelpie Media⁠. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠ and get access to more exclusive content!

    Just Doin' it for the LOLs
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About

A Barrel of Oranges is the podcast where history and pop culture collide — a fun and sometimes irreverent look at maritime history through media on the screen or on the page. Originally inspired by the hit tv series 'Our Flag Means Death'. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/podcastoranges

Information

  • Creator
    Kim Sherman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Sherman
  • Show Website
    A Barrel of Oranges