Episode #90- How Bad Was Blackbeard? (Part II)
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Thanks to the mysterious pirate historian Captain Charles Johnson, Blackbeard became a truly legendary villain. According to the Captain, Blackbeard indulged in practically demonic behavior. The devil himself was rumored to be a crew member aboard Blackbeard's infamous flagship, The Queen Anne's Revenge. However, most of the really scandalous stories about the pirate cannot be verified by independent sources. Does the Blackbeard really deserve his terrifying reputation? Tune in and find out how snivelling puppies, swimming headless bodies, and the ultimate double-cross all play a role in the story.
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