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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast

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The Sea of Thieves team set sail on a new podcasting Voyage, delving into detail on recent and upcoming features while discussing player feedback and findings! This first episode covers Sea of Thieves' shift to Seasons and what the team discovered...

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The Sea of Thieves team set sail on a new podcasting Voyage, delving into detail on recent and upcoming features while discussing player feedback and findings! This first episode covers Sea of Thieves' shift to Seasons and what the team discovered from Season One, while dropping a few teases for the big features of Season Two. There's also talk of our plans for Events of both kinds: time-limited live Events and ongoing world events including Kraken attacks and Forts. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels!

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English


Episodes
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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Season 18: Doubloons, The Bilge Rats Weekender and Survey Results

2/27/2026
The latest Sea of Thieves Podcast is here for your listening joy, bringing news on the Bilge Rats Weekender, Season 17 insights, design intentions behind the Doubloon reset and teases for what's to come. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Christina McFairholme (Head of Community and Communications) Drew Stevens (Production Director) John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Shelley Preston (Associate Design Director)

Duration:00:33:38

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Season 17: The Big Listen Survey Results

10/27/2025
The results of our Season 16 Big Listen survey, some developer thoughts about Season 17, musings on what players want, a chat about upcoming combat tweaks and more, all in the latest Sea of Thieves Official Podcast! Wrap your ears around it all here. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Christina McFairholme (Head of Community and Communications) Drew Stevens (Production Director) John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Mrs. Bones

Duration:00:47:12

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Season 16: Custom Seas, Smugglers and SoTFest

7/25/2025
With Season 16's final update released, it's time for our scheduled natter - the Sea of Thieves Official Podcast for Season 16 is here! Including hopes for Custom Seas, subscription clarifications and even a mention of The Arena in the big 25. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Christina McFairholme (Head of Community and Communications) Drew Stevens (Production Director) Shelley Preston (Associate Design Director) Dean Ollive (Senior Producer) Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement)

Duration:00:35:12

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Storytelling Special: Season 16, Flameheart and Evolving Approaches

5/13/2025
The Official Sea of Thieves Podcast is here with a surprise storytelling special! Get set for Season 16 with this swift sail through Flameheart's ambitions, lessons learned over seven years of live service narrative, teases of what's to come and more! Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Richard Dinnick (Senior Narrative Designer) Shelley Preston (Associate Design Director) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) James Bowden (Social Media Lead)

Duration:00:31:21

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Season 15: Anniversary, Release Quality and Beyond

4/11/2025
Members of the Rare crew return for a fresh instalment of the Official Sea of Thieves Podcast! Join the team to hear about our evolving approach to Seasonal content, learn about what happened during the game's seventh anniversary and much more. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Drew Stevens (Production Director) Shelley Preston (Associate Design Director) Christina McFairholme (Head of Community and Communications) Amy Jones (Senior Producer)

Duration:00:34:55

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Season 14: Launch, Game Health and 2025 Teases

11/29/2024
The Official Sea of Thieves Podcast returns! Join core crew members as they have an honest chat about Season 14's choppy launch, delve into the work and focuses of the Game Health team, tease some of 2025's updates and more! Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Drew Stevens (Production Director) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Christina McFairholme (Head of Community and Communications) James Thomas (Associate Technical Director)

Duration:00:37:29

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #13: 2023 in Review

12/20/2023
The final podcast episode of the year is here! Join the crew as they look back on the highs and lows of 2023 - complete with a festive quiz, mince pies and a healthy measure of musing about the last twelve months. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Shelley Preston (Associate Design Director)

Duration:00:50:12

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #12: Community Questions

7/10/2023
We lured core crew members into the tavern with promises of cookies, but instead made them discuss the Season 10 shuffle, Adventures, hit reg investigations, Flameheart and more for Episode #12 of the Official Sea of Thieves podcast. Enjoy! Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Christina McGrath (Head of Community and Comms) Dean Olive (Senior Producer)

Duration:01:03:58

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #11: The Era of Sea of Thieves

4/20/2023
The sweet siren song that is Episode #11 of our Official Podcast is now yours to savour. Join core crew members as they emerge from a fifth-anniversary stupor to deliver one last dose of delightful recollection, before looking to the future... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Shelley Preston (Lead Designer) Christina McGrath (Head of Community and Comms) Andrew Preston (Lead Designer)

Duration:00:52:20

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #10: A look back at Season Eight, and a look ahead to 2023!

2/8/2023
If your eyes are fixed on the horizon to see what awaits in 2023, we suggest applying your ears to Episode #10 of our Official Podcast! After a quick Season Eight chat, you'll find whispers of Flameheart, New Golden Sands and many more teases await... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Andy Preston (Lead Designer)

Duration:00:48:26

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #9: Community Queries and Season Eight Teasing

10/14/2022
Look, we just managed to yank Episode #9 of the Official Sea of Thieves Podcast out of that bottle you ignored! See, pays to check things. Now, listen in as core crew members answer community questions and drop some not-so-subtle Season Eight teases... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: John McMurtrie (Head of Video Production) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Drew Stevens (Production Director)

Duration:00:46:01

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Gamescom Special: Events, Future Teases and more!

9/12/2022
It's not all event stands and T-shirts for our team at #Gamescom, we also convinced some core crew members to stand under a bridge to record a special podcast! Includes chat about events, reflections on 'A Hunter's Cry' and some teases for things to come. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Adam Park (Head of Brand & Licensing) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Chris Davies (Lead Designer) Jo Clifford (Senior Community Manager)

Duration:00:46:13

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #8: Showcase Trailer, Lost Sands, Mysteries and more!

7/5/2022
From a discussion about the creation of the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase trailer, to a grab bag of thoughts about Lost Sands, Mysteries, decision-based Adventures and more, Episode #8 of our Official Podcast is here and ready to fill your ears!

Duration:00:54:49

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #7: The Shrouded Deep

5/9/2022
Episode #7 of our Official Podcast has lurched from the depths on a Friday night, as unexpected as the Shrouded Ghost itself! Appropriate, given that this episode is talking all about our latest Adventure 'The Shrouded Deep'. Be warned, spoilers within... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Steven Dillon (Game Designer) James Bowden (Social Media Lead) Jo Clifford (Senior Community Manager)

Duration:00:53:01

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #6: Adventure Time

3/31/2022
Secure some snacks and prepare your ears, as episode #6 of our Official Podcast appears! Join core Rare Ltd crew members as they talk all about Adventures: from their designs and intent, through to some teases about the fate of Golden Sands Outpost... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Christopher Davies (Senior Designer)

Duration:01:00:21

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #5: Hot Topics

2/11/2022
As promised in the Sea of Thieves 2022 Preview Event, episode 5 of our Official Podcast is dedicated to discussing hot topics. Join core team members in the tavern for a talk about live service issues, hit reg, server performance, spawn camping and more! Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Drew Stevens (Senior Producer)

Duration:01:13:26

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #4: Accessible Seas and Meaningful Merch

11/10/2021
Who asked for episode four of our Official Podcast? Was it you? Well even if you didn't, it's here all the same! Join core Sea of Thieves crew members for a chat covering everything from accessibility and merchandise to a bit about Joe's leaky roof... Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Xander Ashwell (Director of Accessibility & UX) Adam Park (Head of Brand & Licensing)

Duration:01:03:10

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #3: Pursuing A Pirate's Life

9/17/2021
A lot has happened on the waves since our team last took to their mics, so join us for an overdue discussion about all things Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life! From first keeping Captain Jack Sparrow’s arrival a secret and bringing Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean into the Sea of Thieves in a believable way, through to designing the reveal trailer and seeing the reactions of our community, join core crew members for a candid conversation about delivering this prestigious pirate collaboration. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) John McMurtrie (Head of Video) George Orton (Senior Designer)

Duration:01:12:48

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #2: PvP vs. PvE, Prototypes and More!

5/13/2021
The Sea of Thieves team return for the second episode of our new official podcast! This time, there's a nuanced discussion of the community debate around PvP vs. PvE play – tackling burning questions on the design intent of the sandbox and the number of ships per server, plus thoughts on Alliance servers. We also take a trip down memory lane to talk about the fabled Sea of Thieves prototype, giving listeners an insight into some of the features that haven't made it into the final game... yet. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Andrew Preston (Lead Designer) Shelley Preston (Lead Designer)

Duration:01:03:49

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Sea of Thieves Official Podcast Episode #1: Seasons, Events and More!

4/8/2021
The Sea of Thieves team set sail on a new podcasting Voyage, delving into detail on recent and upcoming features while discussing player feedback and findings! This first episode covers Sea of Thieves' shift to Seasons and what the team discovered from Season One, while dropping a few teases for the big features of Season Two. There's also talk of our plans for Events of both kinds: time-limited live Events and ongoing world events including Kraken attacks and Forts. Got questions for future podcasts? Send them to us with the #SoTPodcast tag on Sea of Thieves social media channels! This episode's crew: Jon McFarlane (Head of Creator Engagement) Christina McGrath (Head of Community) Joe Neate (Executive Producer) Mike Chapman (Creative Director) Chris Davies (Senior Designer) Alex Hunnisett (Head of Live Service)

Duration:01:13:47