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Original Pirate Material is a 9-part podcast series. Recorded from three different countries over the course of a couple of years, OPM gives an intimate insight into the mind of Captain Tonz. Recounting his days as a Peiran Pirate, he reflects on a life spent in the grey area of maritime law.
As he reveals definitive moments on the high seas, he also shares his philosophical approach to piracy, inspired by the marauding sailors of Ancient Greece and a unique perspective on our relationship with the sea. Each episode sees Derren (a trained journalist) and James (a pirate enthusiast) probe Tonz to separate the romantic from the real; fact from swashbuckling fiction.
Find out more here: https://www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk/
“I would like to get the facts out there, that pirates are really an important category of humanity.”
In this final episode of Original Pirate Material, Captain Tonz reminds us why it’s crucial to illuminate and discuss the history of pirates and clues us into the ways that pirates still operate today. Finally, he reflects on his deep connection to the sea.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
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30 Jul 2024
Episode 8 – The Origin Story of Captain Tonz
So far on Original Pirate Material, we’ve heard seven episodes full of spectacular tales of Captain Tonz’s adventures as a real life pirate.
In this episode, we go right back to the beginning, to Tonz’s childhood, and discover why escaping to live a pirate’s life meant so much to him. He also tells us the story of one of the most memorable moments of his life — his first time steering a ship — and the perilous danger that followed.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
23 Jul 2024
Episode 7 – The Unsung Heroes of Piracy
You might think of piracy as being all swashbuckling and adventure, but in the eyes of real-life pirate Captain Tonz, the most important person on a pirate ship is the cook.
In episode 7, you’ll find out why “the cook won most of the battles”, and many more tidbits about the day-to-day life of a pirate at sea.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
16 Jul 2024
Episode 6 – Everything You Know About Pirates is Wrong
From Captain Jack Sparrow to Captain Hook, the media we consume presents a very specific vision of pirates, and it’s far from rosy. To many, pirates are akin to mythical characters, which is why it’s been so fascinating to hear the story of real-life pirate Captain Tonz, in his own words.
In episode 6, Tonz goes deep on how our culture’s most popular pirate stories get it all wrong, and reveals some true pirate history, including tales of the world’s most brilliant female pirates.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
9 Jul 2024
Episode 5 – A Guide To Camel Smuggling
What’s the world record for transporting camels across the ocean for a Sheik? Captain Tonz, real-life pirate, might just have the answer.
If you’re coming into episode 5 as a camel fan, Tonz will try his hardest to change your mind. He tells us all about the challenges of wrangling the only animal on the planet that he doesn’t like. In his words, “They’re born angry.”
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
2 Jul 2024
Episode 4 – One Hull of a Hurricane
Last time, we left the daring Captain Tonz in the middle of a hurricane, the fate of him and his crew in dire jeopardy.
In episode four, Tonz makes a plan for survival in the midst of chaos, with the help of a stranger from Hull, and says a melancholic goodbye to his trusty vessel.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: originalpiratematerial.co.uk
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
2 Nov 2023
Episode 1- The Barge Man
Welcome to Original Pirate Material, a new podcast that offers an intimate insight into the mind of real-life pirate Captain Tonz.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
In episode one, we learn how it all began for Captain Tonz, an unhappy teenager from Watford who felt an unquenchable draw to the sea.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk (http://www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk)
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
2 Nov 2023
Episode 2- Barge Surfing
What would you do in the middle of a storm? If you’re Captain Tonz, the real-life pirate behind Original Pirate Material, you might take a moment to light up a cigarette and take it all in.
Episode two picks up with Tonz on his way from Hull to Jeddah, via a humber barge. We’ll hear how he drew upon his pirate teachings to find new and unprecedented approaches to navigating a boat, and how he dealt with being arrested in Gibraltar.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk (http://www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk)
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
2 Nov 2023
Episode 3- Maggie May
Picture this: you’ve stolen tonnes of oil and you’re on the run. How would you escape, and (if you’re real-life pirate Captain Tonz) how would it involve Rod Stewart?
Episode three is the nail-bitting chronicle of how Tonz and his crew did the impossible by stealing back their vessel and escaping from the law, in a tiny barge surrounded by huge boats.
Tonz’s incredible journey took him from Hertfordshire to the high seas, and over the course of nine episodes, you’ll hear it all. Tonz recounts unbelievable, unforgettable stories about near-death scrapes and international escapades. Podcast hosts (and non-pirates) Derren and James listen rapt, asking the questions we’re all dying to know about how the reality of being a pirate matches up to our culture’s mythos.
Click here to find out all about the Original Pirate Material project: www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk (http://www.originalpiratematerial.co.uk)
If you love Captain Tonz’s tales of pirate life, please let us know with a like, share, and subscribe! It will help this story reach more people like you.
Follow Original Pirate Material on social media to keep up to date with Tonz and his crew:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/ (https://www.instagram.com/original.pirate_material/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory (https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPirateMaterialStory)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/original_pirate (https://twitter.com/original_pirate)
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