Captain William Kidd was one of the most decorated and celebrated privateers at the end of the 17th century. So what happened to make him one of the most hated and wanted men during the Golden Age of Piracy? Lets find out together! PS. My sincerest apologies for the delay in this episode. Thank you for waiting! ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

In the 1770's when Russia was becoming a global power and Nobles were getting used to the modern world, the lower class paid a hefty price. One man named Yemalyan Ivanovich Pugachev decided not to take it any more and started a revolution that shook the Russian crown to its core and inspired another revolution almost 150 years later. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Calico Jack may not have been the best pirate in the Golden Age of Pirates, but he had his moment in the sun and he is Famous for having the most notorious of women pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Lets find out how it all happened. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

John Dillinger started his life like any other kid who was a bit of a troublemaker. But through the years, the decisions he made and the circumstances he face turned him into the most known criminal in the world and exactly what the J Edgar Hoover needed to convince the government that the FBI needed to be stronger. On Behalf of John Dillinger, you're welcome FBI. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

In the late 1500's Francis Drake, an English Mariner from a poor family rose up the ranks to become one of Queen Elizabeth's greatest Weapons against the Spanish. From his dark early times in the slave trade to his time as a privateer to his circumnavigation of the globe, this son of a poor minister did it all and even got knighted! Much to the Displeasure of King Phillip II of Spain. But how did all go down? Lets find out! email:ryan@thestolengoodpodcast.com website: thestolengoods.buzzspro...

For my 25th episode anniversary I'm taking a step away from covering a person in the history of crime and covering a Pistol that saw a lot of it. The Colt Single Action Army. Few Guns have the level of fame and infamy that this gun does. So lets take a look at the Journey of this gun and the man that made it all possible... Samuel Colt. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

"Killer" James Brown Miller Carved out a large wake of destruction in Texas during the late 1800's into the early 1900's serving as a corrupt lawman and a killer for hire all while keeping up the appearance of being a loving husband and devout member of the church. But Don't let the looks fool you. He was a total psycho. Lets find out more about this total nut bag together! email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Black Jack Anderson was an African American man who made his way down to Australia during the early 19th century while working in the whaling trade. Once down there he traded his Harpoon for a club and started Hunting seals and went even further and turned to Piracy. Not only was he Australia's only known pirate but one the only black pirates I have found so far. But who was he? Lets find out right now, together. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Claude Duval grew up in France learning the ways of sophistication and seduction before turning to a life of highway robbery on the roads of England. There have been many Highwaymen who stole from rich nobles throughout European history. But nobody did it with as much style. Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Charles Vane went down in history as one of the only pirates in the later years of the golden age of piracy who refused the Kings Pardon which would grant him clemency. Not only that but he was a real jerk. How did a pirate who served under Henry Jennings, one of the most by the book pirates possible become such a nightmare? email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

In New York City in the 1870's on man was behind more than 80% of all the bank robberies in the Country. The best part was nobody knew who he was. Sure, they knew who he was, but they knew who he was about town. Nobody know that George Leonidas Leslie was living a double life as one of the most Genius bank robbers of all time. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

On December 23rd, 1927, the first National Bank of Cisco Texas was robbed by 4 bandits. One of them was wearing a Santa Claus outfit. Unfortunately for the Bandits, this robbery went horribly wrong and they end up becoming the targets of the biggest manhunt in West Texas history at that point. Find out what happened. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: http://thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Over 500 years before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean Blue Erik Thorvaldson, AKA Erik The Red would commit a crime branding him an outlaw that would set the wheels in motion for him to discover Greenland and his Son Leif to become the first European to set foot on North American soil. But who was Erik the Red and what made a man an outlaw in Norwegian Culture in the 900's. and what led to The Norseman beating Columbus to the punch so many years before. Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast...

In 1911 a petty criminal named Vincenzo Perrugia did the unthinkable and stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in France. Almost over night this painting went from being an excellent work of art appreciated almost exclusively by Art Enthusiasts to being the most recognized work of art on the planet. Lets look at the story of this Painting and see what happened that Turned The Mona Lisa into the international icon that she is today. email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: www.the...

Henry Every became famous for making one of the biggest scores in pirate history and getting away with it and vanishing off the face of the earth. But what may have made him even more infamous was his horrid treatment of his victims. Henry Every may have earned the nickname The Pirate King and The Successful pirate, but he is a piece of crap in my book. Email: ryan@thestolengoods.com Website: www.thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

You don't hear about Harry Tracy in the same sentences as Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy but during the turn of the century he was quite possibly the most feared man in America if not the western Hemisphere. Lets look at the course of history that brought a young boy from Wisconsin to an all out manhunt 27 years later in Washington. ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com www.thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

From his humble beginnings as the son of a Nobleman in Boulogne to an Admiral in the battle of Sandwich, this crafty monk does not get the recognition he deserves. Few outlaws have caused havoc on both land and sea. Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: www.thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

In the Early 19th Century the South China Sea saw a a huge influx in pirate activity. At the heart of this was woman who came from the humblest of roots to become the leader of the largest pirate syndicate in history. But How did she get there? Email: ryan@thestolengoodspodcast.com Website: thestolengoods.buzzsprout.com

Bartholomew Roberts AKA Black Bart was possibly the most successful pirate of all time. But his record of over 400 ships being captured and destroyed came with a lot of horrible acts. Unlike Black Sam and Blackbeard, this man was a true villain.

This is the final chapter in the Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid Saga. We all know that They went down to South America. But how did it happen and what happened when they got there. Lets find out!!