{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MBoP: Columbus Day, Chapters 6 & 7: Fort Arrow and Colonel\u2014Breaking It Down Barney-style","description":"Welcome back to the Merry Band of Pirates, the unofficially official Expeditionary Force podcast! Join Pirates Andy, Joey, Steve, Mariane, and Charlie as they discuss this two-chapter block of Columbus Day: Chapter 6: Fort Arrow and Chapter 7: Colonel.   Episode Breakdown: The chaos, consequences, and career-changing events in Joe Bishop's life. Fort Arrow and the Ruhar Whales: We follow Joe as he transitions to his new post at Fort Arrow on convoy duty, only to have his day off, spent hiking to a crashed Kristang frigate, interrupted by a devastating railgun strike that levels the base. Joe must overcome his self-doubt to rally a small, motley crew, securing a tactical victory by bringing down two massive Ruhar troop carriers known by humans as Whales. The Unprecedented Promotion: Fresh off the battlefield, Joe receives an unheard-of Kristang-mandated promotion, rocketing him from Sergeant (E5) to Colonel (O6) overnight. A Cornerstone Character: Chapter 7 introduces Lieutenant Colonel Chang, Joe's newly promoted counterpart, whose rigid military discipline acts as a crucial "yin and yang" to Joe's cowboy style. The Truth Revealed: The pivotal moment arrives when a drunken Kristang officer exposes the species' true intentions, referring to humanity as nothing more than "slaves" and "pets," confirming Joe's deepest fears about their allies. Behind the Scenes: The Pirates also discuss the reoccurring "Barney-style" reference, characters\u2019 leadership philosophy, and the importance of having good maps in an alien jungle.   Reach out to the Pirates on social media with any ideas or suggestions!  Listen to Episode 7: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheMerryBandofPirates\/videos  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/720226687805258 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mboppod\/  \ud835\udd4f\/Twitter: https:\/\/x.com\/mboppod  Email: mboppod@gmail.com    ...And if you haven't done so, yet, download and listen to The Expeditionary Force series on Audible: https:\/\/www.audible.com (Not yet a sponsor!)    Until then, always Trust The Awesomeness! ","author_name":"The Merry Band of Pirates (An Unofficial Expeditionary Force Podcast)","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/604550","html":"