{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Live Reactions to the ExForce 10th Anniversary Live Stream, LIVE | Merry Band of Pirates Episode 4","description":"It\u2019s official! We\u2019re all knuckleheads!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Welcome to the Merry Band of Pirates, an unofficial Expeditionary Force podcast.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; This special episode includes our real-time, &quot;Mystery Science Theater 3000-style&quot; commentary of the Columbus Day 10th Anniversary Expeditionary Force Live Stream hosted by Podium Publishing and featuring the one and only creator of the series, author Craig Alanson. &amp;nbsp; Link to Live: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PAzGJh3Ktr4&amp;amp;t=614s&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Join the crew\u2014Andy, Steve, Mariane, Jake, Charlie, and Joey\u2014for unmuted commentary and all-around shenanigans as we watch the event stream live on YouTube. The episode is packed with major news from Craig Alanson, including new details on Book 20 (which he hints will be the last book in the series\u2014consider this your spoiler warning!). &amp;nbsp; Stick around for the post-show discussion where we break down our favorite takeaways, best quotes, and new announcements from the author. Plus, don't miss the thrilling story of Mariane\u2019s unexpected fangirl moment (Craig Alanson\u2019s direct message to her on Face-space) and the possibility of a Merry Band of Pirates podcast shout-out during the live stream itself! We also cover the chaos of one lucky pirate winning the coveted Skipcoin giveaway\u2014and not knowing it for at least a minute\u2014but when he does\u2026 &amp;nbsp; So, sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the chaos! &amp;nbsp; Featured in this Episode:   Event: Craig Alanson 10th Anniversary Expeditionary Force Live Stream (Podium Publishing): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PAzGJh3Ktr4&amp;amp;t=614s&amp;nbsp;   Discussion Topics: Book 20, the series' origin, fan moments, Shocktails, and a special Skipcoin giveaway.   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Merry Band of Pirates (An Unofficial Expeditionary Force Podcast)","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/604550","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40156525\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198723425"}