01/11/2025 - 01/14/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

01/17/2025 5:51 pm EST

TLDR; David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Wee John Wednesday;  Guz Khan; Con O'Neill;  Samba Schutte; Ruibo Qian; Anapela Polata'ivao; Andrew Deyoung; Jes Tom; Tim Heidecker; Damien Gerard; Dominic Burgess;  Articles; Fan Spotlight: Our Flag Means Fanfiction; Owltrouser's Bayeux Tapestry; In personal Meet Ups; Fan Events; Love Notes;

Hey crew, sorry for my mess up in the Rhys section of the last recap. Works been a bit overwhelming, Zoey (my cat) had a stroke,  amongst other life things so I'm a bit distracted at the moment. I'm going to do my best to double check things again before posting (I think I get a little excited sometimes trying to catch up and then make mistakes). Thank you to all the kind folks who reached out and let me know about it! I appreciate being able to fix the mistakes! 

= David Jenkins = 

More from David's Christmas special!

Bluesky post by David Jenkins (@ david-jenkins.bsky.social‬): 'Meanwhile, Governor Prince Ricky prepares his Christmas address to a wealthy audience. He reviews his remarks and wants to make more of a point of eradicating piracy globally. “It really was quite easy. Even China’s “greatest pirate” turned out to be no more than an easy mark.'

Source: David's Bsky

= Rhys Darby =

Rhys was on bFM Kids' Show talking about BadJelly! You can check it out here!

Source: Rhys Bsky

Rhys is back in LA! He left a long message for the Paid Substack subscribers -- here's a couple paragraphs on how he and the rest of the family are fairing. If you'd like to read the full note, it is on his paid substack.

Snippet from Rhys' Substack message: January 1st - 13th. Happy New Year? Not really if you live in LA. I mean, I was in New Zealand until the 10th and TBH all was dandy but just before we were due to fly home the devastating wildfires took hold. Some folks back home thought we were mad to return but of course we had to get back for the pets first and foremost. Our housesitter had everything under control with instructions on what to put in the getaway car in case of an urgent evac. Thankfully for us that didn't occur (yet, as I'm writing this whilst touching wood) but we did take in a family straight away once we arrived home. Some friends had their evacuation orders and so we opened our door to them and their keepsakes. Then we've been glued to the news and the fire app ever since.

Source: Rhys Paid Substack

Rhys is really excited for his Austin show! You can still get tickets at CapCity Comedy  for the following dates and times:

  • FEB 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm
  • FEB 15, 2025 | 9:30 pm
  • FEB 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Screenshot from Rhys' Substack page with a link to the Cap City Comedy ticket site and the text: 'Austin! Spread the word, I'm really looking forward to these shows! Last time I was in town was… well, a few too many years ago with the Cryptid Factor (with Farrier!) on the trail of El Chupacabra. Which we found by the way..​​​​​​​'

Source: Rhys Free Substack

Rosie was kind enough to bless us with kitty pictures.

Photo from Rosie's Instagram Stories: two cats curled up on the back of a sofa. One is a brown & black striped tabby, the other looks like a Siamese mix, with a light tan coat and darker ears, face and tail.Another photo of the sofa with the same two cats still lying in the same spot. This photo is shot from further away so the whole sofa is visible. A ginger tabby cat can now be seen curled up on the cushion, next to a large throw pillow. Text at the bottom reads: Poor Bumbles no mates. It's cos you're a bully dude!






















Source: Rosie's IG Stories

= Taika Waititi = 

Taika rocking some serious glasses. 

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi sit at a restaurant table. Taika is wearing a pair of thick-rimmed red sunglasses that almost resemble ski goggles in shape. His usual black pair of glasses is tucked into his collar. Rita, who is sitting next to Taika, is taking a photo of him on her phone, and he is leaning towards her with a lopsided grin, his face tilted slightly away from her.

Source: Rita's IG

= Wee John Wednesday =

Reminder! Wee John Wednesday is the 15th! A special guest you say? Does he just mean Nathan or someone else?

Tweet from @ KristianNairn, posted Jan 14: 'So… # WeeJohnWednesday tomorrow at 9 PM GMT, with a special guest. Live on Instagram. Who’s joining?!'

Source: Kristian's Twitter

= Guz Khan =

Guz out with Kiell Smith-Bynoe!

Guz and Kiell stand at a tall table or counter in a fast food restaurant. They are both leaning on the table with one elbow. Guz is looking at the camera with a serious expression, while Kiell is smiling slightly.

Source: Guz' Instagram

= Con O'Neill = 

There's a new Momentus event coming on February 9 @ 10am PT/1pm ET, this time with Con! You can buy tickets for $25 on the Momentus website.

Promo graphic for the Momentus event, with a heart-shaped 'cut-out' containing a photo of Izzy's face. Below is written in swoopy letters: 'Izzy into me? With Con O'Neill - a Valentines's Day event'. The background of the image is a pattern of hearts inside double diamond shapes, in a hot pink to teal colour gradient.

Screenshot of the Momentus event description: 'Roses are red Violets are blue. Blah blah blah blah ... f*ck you!!' - Probably Izzy Hands. Some say Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday preying upon people in and out of love. Well, maybe. But Izzy Hands AKA Con O’Neill, star of stage and screen including HBO/Max’s The Penguin, Chernobyl, and Our Flag Means Death, is here to help make this Valentine’s Day one to remember… With poems, songs, filth and smut, this first-rate first mate knows how to serenade, seduce, and sizzle with the best of them! Event date: February 9th. Event time: 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Event location: online. Izzy will be bringing his wisdom about love, courtship, and not being a useless f*cking f*cker when it comes to Valentine's Day and relationships! Content advisory: There will be f*ckery, so be forewarned. Not for the faint of heart or for people who always wear pants. This event is also the perfect gift for that special someone in your life or, indeed, for someone you loathe!!! So 'come' along or gift-invite this to a fellow crew mate you’d like to spend some 'special' time with… Note: Meet & Greets may sell out. More may be added without notice as they become available.

Source: Momentus Events

= Samba Schutte =

Some comfort from Samba re: the LA Fires.

Instagram Story with white text on a green & blue background: It won't be business as usual right away. People are dealing with shock, anxiety, fear, trauma, mourning loss, processing lives being uprooted, trying to show up to assist and doing what they can to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. So please be patient, compassionate and understanding. Don't expect a quick reply to that email or text. Don't rush others to move on and move forward. To get back to it. To show up as if nothing happened. That will come at its own pace. There are many roads to recovery, and none are the same length. May love and peace reign, healing and ease come to those in need (3 emoji: praying hands, red hearts, sparkles).

Source: Samba's IG Stories

= Ruibo Qian =

Always love to see our Pirate Queen feeling fab.

Mirror selfie of Ruibo wearing a cropped blue hoodie, blue jeans and knee-high black boots. A sliver of belly is showing between her jeans and her hoodie. She is smiling slightly and looking at her phone, which she is holding up to take the picture. The fingers of her other hand are tucked into her jeans pocket.

Source: Ruibo's Instagram Stories

= Anapela Polata'ivao =

You can get premiere tickets for Tinā in AONZ now! 

  • Auckland - The Civic Theatre - Feb 11
  • Christchurch - James/Hay Theatre - Feb 12
  • Wellington - The Embassy Theatre - Feb 18

Film premiere poster for 'Tinā': On a pink background with hibiscus flowers, we see Anapela with a red hibiscus flower in her tied-back hair, her arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture. She is wearing a long-sleeved black top or dress with a wide band of yellow, white and red flowers printed on the left half of the garment. Behind her stand 5 teens wearing school uniforms. Above are the premiere dates listed in this post and the text 'Tinā - premiere tickets on sale now'.

Source: Tinā The Film Instagram

= Andrew Deyoung =

One of our directors, Andrew Deyoung was out volunteering at the Pasadena Job Center. They're taking donations and handing out supplies for people affected by the LA fires. You can donate to the cause here.

From Andrew's Instagram Stories: a photo of people handing out plastic bags of supplies to people affected by the LA fires. There are tables overflowing with bags, and yet more bags sitting on the ground next to the tables. Text at the top of the photo reads: The work they are doing at the @ PasadenaJobCenter for the victims of the fire is incredible. Come by to donate or volunteer. I'll be there again tomorrow.

Source: Andrew's IG Stories

= Jes Tom =

Upcoming show by one of our writers, Jes Tom! This time in Boston, Feb 7 at 7 PM & 9:30 PM. Get more info and tickets here

Poster for Jes Tom: A Work In Progress at The Rockwell in Boston. Feb 7th, 7 & 9pm. Features a shirtless Jes holding their face in dismay. Photo by Sam Brooks and poster by Charlene Kaye.​​​​​​​

Source: Jes Toms Bsky

= Tim Heidecker =

Doug, aka Tim Heidecker will be performing in Austin TX March 28, and 29! You can get tickets at Timheidecker.com/live

Bluesky post by @ TimHeidecker.bsky.social‬ with a poster for his Austin show and the text 'Tim Fest 2 presale tix go live Today with code TimFest2 at 10 AM CT. TimHeidecker.com/live.' The poster features a photo of Tim's face and the following text in large, bold red and blue letters on a white background: March 28 & 29, 2025. Tim Fest - 'an international summit of major ideas'. Tim Heidecker & The Very Good Band, Neil Hamburger, DJ Dougg Pound, On Cinema, Office Hours. Live, Empire Control Room & Garage, Austin, TX.

Source: Tim's Bsky

= Damien Gerard = 

Damien's out sending some love, we're thinking about you too sir <3

Bluesky post by Damien Gerard (@ DamienTGerard.bsky.social‬​​​​​​​): What a wild week it's been. I hope everyone is OK.

Source: Damien's Bsky

= Dominic Burgess = 

Dominic, our Jeffrey Fettering, being the sweetheart that he is, is out delivering supplies to animal shelters to help out some displaced pets!

Bluesky post by @ DominicBurgess.bsky.social‬ with two photos, one showing the trunk of a car and the other a shopping cart, both stuffed full of cat supplies. The post reads: 'Thank you for all the lovely messages… safe and sound here in Los Angeles, heartbroken for the friends and communities hit by the devastation. Today we loaded up the car with supplies for animal shelters/displaced pets (animal tracks emoji) and signed up to be short term fosters for any displaced kitties.'

Source: Dominic's Bsky

== Articles ==

Thank you to Layla! (mrbuttons284266.bsky.social) for sharing the article!

Preview card for the Screenrant article with the headline 'Our Flag Means Death: Jim Jimenez & The Real Pirate They Are Based On, Explained' written over 2 pictures of Jim with their fake beard and nose on. Text at the bottom reads 'Yes, Jim was based on a real pirate.'

Source: MrButtons Bsky

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Our Flag Means Fanfiction = 

The Latest episode of Our Flag Means Fanfiction is The Zheng Episode! And look-- our Pirate Queen shared it on her Instagram Stories! Wanna check out the latest episode? Visit their Spotify or Linktr.ee!

OFMFF's Instagram story, where they shared their own Insta post about the new episode. It features a black & white picture of Zheng looking dismayed, placed over an orange slice and surrounded by pink lines pointing outwards with her at the centre. Text below Zheng reads: 'Our Flag Means FanFiction - the Zheng episode, and why clocks are a bad thing to give to your Chinese friends ...'. On top of the shared post, OFMFF have added a circular blue badge with the words 'new episode', a link badge reading 'listen here', and they have tagged @ RandyRoyDrag, @ enjoy_the_party and @ TheKingPrincess.


Source: OFMFF Instagram

= Owltrousers's Bayeux Tapestry =

Now this is one of the absolute coolest pieces of fanart I have ever seen. Owltrousers over on bsky hand made this OFMD S1 Episode 1 Bayeux Tapestry! David loved it too!

Bluesky post by David Jenkins (@ david-jenkins.bsky.social‬) with 3 purple heart emojis. He is quoting a post by @ OwlTrousers.bsky.social‬ with a photo of the tapestry and the text 'So here it is, my depiction of episode 1 of the wonderful Our Flag Means Death, in the (sort of) style of the Bayeux Tapestry. Only tiny. I adore this show. (You can probably tell). # OFMD.' Image description by the artist: Small embroidery (roughly 45 cm long by 7 cm high) in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry. The central panel depicts episode 1 of the TV show Our Flag Means Death, with smaller panels above & below featuring additional scenes and items from the episode.

This is the full image:

Image description by the artist: Small embroidery (roughly 45 cm long by 7 cm high) in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry. The central panel depicts episode 1 of the TV show Our Flag Means Death, with smaller panels above & below featuring additional scenes and items from the episode.

Source: OwlTrowsers Bsky

And here's some zoomed in detail!

Bluesky post by ‪@ OwlTrousers.bsky.social‬ with a close-up of a part of the tapestry featuring Jim, Stede & Olu, as well as Lucius, Frenchie & Wee John, and the Revenge. The post reads: This is probably my favourite bit. When I finished stitching Jim, it was the first time I thought OK, this is going to be OK. But I also have a big soft spot for the first appearance of Lucius (in teeny tiny form) - actually all of the Lucius's, he was a joy to stitch. # OFMD. 

Source: OwlTrousers Bsky

More detail on this fabulous work!

Bluesky post by ‪@ OwlTrousers.bsky.social‬ with a close-up of a teeny tiny Stede trying to catch books falling from library shelves in a storm below a slightly less tiny Nigel Badminton and the words 'efficient and ... tiny'. The post reads: The only time I thought (all caps) why did I do this so small?? was trying to capture Stede trying to capture his library books in the storm. I also wish that I'd had space to add the text 'Stupid puppet pulled it off' but hopefully I managed to capture that Wee John moment (bottom panel near the end) # OFMD.

Source: OwlTrouser's Bsky

== In Person Meet Ups ==

= OFMD Disneyland Day = 

There is a planned OFMD Disneyland Day on Feb 8 & 9th! Please Reach out to @megofmd.bsky.social if interested! 

Bluesky post by @ OFMDDisneyWeek.bsky.social: 'Just a reminder this is happening! Join us, if you can! # OFMDDisneyWeek # OFMD.' Attached is an image of the cast from the OFMD season 1 poster, edited onto a photo of a Disney castle.

Source: OFMD Disney Week on Bsky

= A Salem OFMD Meetup = 

There's another meetup happening, this time in Salem MA on June 20-22, 2025! Wanna join?
Message Orchid Explosion over on Bsky for an invite to their discord!

Bluesky post by ‪@ orchid-explosion.bsky.social‬: 'There's somethin' witchy afoot! (sparkle emoji) Who wants to come to New England in June to hang out with some pirate pals?? More info to follow, but for now, heres the date! Also I have a discord server (mostly) setup. If you'd like to join the server DM me! (server members are also encouraged to send invites).' Their description of the attached image: an edited screenshot of Wee John as the black cat of death and Frenchie as a witch from OFMD s1e6. The ofmd logo is in the bottom left corner and the top right reads 'Something Witchy: a salem ofmd meetup. June 20-22, 2025'.

Source: Orchid Explosions Bsky

== Fandom Events ==

It's that time again! OFMD Reverse Big Bang is back! Wanna check it out or join? Visit them on their:
Socials: Bluesky / Tumblr
Or check out their Main Website and Sign Up form!

Bluesky post by ‪@ OFMDReverseBigBang.bsky.social‬: '(party popper emoji) Artist sign ups for the # OFMDReverseBang are now open! (party popper emoji) Please sign up to be an artist for the Reverse Big Bang here: (Google form link) Artists who sign up should expect to receive a welcome email within 24 hours. Happy creating!' A link preview card shows the top part of the form and a text snippet: 'OFMD 2025 Reverse Bang Artist Sign Up Form. This is the official sign-up form for the Our Flag Means Death Reverse Bang! For more information, you can follow this link. Here is our schedule. Welcome and please let us ...'

Source: OFMDReverseBigBang Bsky

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies. Wow. This has been a hell of a year so far, huh? It's only the 15th of January, and yet it feels like it's somehow in June or July. Please remember to take some time to yourself today, whatever time it is now.

I think we all could use a break, whether it be from work, or stress, or bad news. This is just a little reminder that our brains like to retrain themselves when things continue to happen. They see bad things, and so they start expecting bad things to help us cope.

If you have a moment, be sure to break up that cycle for your brain. Doesn't matter what it is, it could be very small -- buy yourself that fancy coffee or treat, just take a moment to step outside and just breathe in the air for a few minutes where it's calm, or ask a friend for a hug. Hell, go check your folder of fanart or rhys or taika or whomever pictures and just bask in the glory of it all for like 1 whole minute. Just do something small that makes you happy.

Try to do that a couple times a day, or even once a day. Your brain will see that good things can happen, and recognize that not everything is awful, and the more you do those little things, the more your brain will trend back towards hope and things going the right way too.

I know this quote is going back around the last couple days, and I think it's really important:

FRODO: What are we holding on to, Sam?

SAM: That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.Just a gentle reminder, you are the good in the world. Don't forget that. Sending love Crew. 


Instagram post from TheLatestKate. Image description by the artist: A drawing of a unicorn grazing in the rain. The caption reads, 'Sometimes we just need to hang in there and wait for better days.'

Source: TheLatestKate's IG 

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