Best Jan Hunt Podcasts (2024)

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Talking with... Bill Buchanan OBE, Professor of Cryptography 1:09:21

3h ago1:09:21

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The podcast title has never been more fitting: our guest for episode 20 of Talking with Tech Leaders is a leading thinker, leading innovator and leading academic. Bill Buchanan is not only Professor of Cryptography at Edinburgh Napier University but also an Officer of the British Empire – awarded in 2017 for services to cybersecurity. The main podc…

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160. How the FBI Sabotaged Soviet Tech Spies with Zach Dorfman 51:19

1d ago51:19

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Today Justin is joined by Zach Dorfman. Zach is a national security reporter whose work has appeared in Politico, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. He received his Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College and a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Chica…

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Samuel Shephard: "There's something about killing wild animals" 53:30

8d ago53:30

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Tony talks with Sam Shephard, associate professor of biology at Ave Maria University and lead author of "Recreational killing of wild animals can foster environmental stewardship," recently published in Nature Sustainability. Tony and Sam discuss being from the Isle of Skye, wandering barefoot around India, fishing with indigenous people in Guyana,…

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159. Inside North Korea: Recovering American Remains with Bill Boik 1:31:58

8d ago1:31:58

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Today Justin sits down with William Boik. Bill served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for more than 30 years before retiring in 2005 at the rank of colonel. Over the course of his military career, he served in various positions in the armor branch and in military intelligence in South Korea, Germany and the U.S. From 2001 to 2018, Bill was a seni…

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The US Army at Guadalcanal 1:23:06

11d ago1:23:06

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Glenn Flickinger leads a conversation with military historians and Pacific War experts Jeff Ballard and Dave Holland on the US Army’s role in the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Dave, a seasoned veteran with a 28-year career in the US Marine Corps, is host of the popular Guadalcanal – Walking a Battlefield YouTube channel. He shares with us …

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Magna Mining Site Visit update plus details on becoming a multi-mine producer and more 32:02

11d ago32:02

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Magna Mining site visit update $nicu $mgmnf https://x.com/drjimjonesceo/status/1818995303493648858?s=46&t=k3zzq9NGvHioMmUWtRBWIg. Blasting rock and stock piling high grade for Glencore’s mill in Sudbury.

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158. Unraveling the Octopus: Espionage, Conspiracy, and Murder with Christian Hansen 52:16

15d ago52:16

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Today Justin is joined by Christian Hansen. Christian is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and now lives in New York City, where he has worked as a photojournalist since 2007. His work has previously appeared in The New York Times. In 2013, he began to follow a thread of a story about the unexpected death of a writer pursuing his own story …

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Episode 100! 21:03

20d ago21:03

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Tony sits down to share some news about the Reverend Hunter Podcast, give some shout-outs, and talk about the future of the podcast. He also talks about a tough summer, full of both joys and sorrows, and updates listeners on his book, GodOfWildPlaces.com. Be sure to tune in for this very special episode. Find Tony's new book at GodOfWildPlaces.com …

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How the Allies Almost Lost the Air War in Europe 1:25:34

21d ago1:25:34

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In preparation for our September VBC trip to England for a tour of English air fields and WWII sites, Glenn Flickinger gives us a presentation on the Air War Over Europe, and how the Allies almost lost it. World War II in Europe saw the pinnacle of air warfare, characterized by immense strategic impact and a vast scale of operations. Tens of thousa…

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157. How to Rebuild a Life: Burned by Spanish Intelligence in Syria with Luis Munar Duran 59:35

22d ago59:35

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Today Justin sits down with Luis Munar Duran. Luis received his law degree from the University of Valencia in Spain and was a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years beginning in 1998. He's also a certified pilot and served as a reserve officer in the Spanish Air Force. Luis also has extensive training and experience in security and human rights is…

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The Battle of Britain 1:07:29

28d ago1:07:29

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In preparation for our September VBC trip to England for a tour of English air fields and WWII sites, Glenn Flickinger gives us a presentation on the Battle of Britain, a clash of air power to control the skies over Britain and the English Channel. We will experience a re-enactment of the battle at the Duxford Air Show September 13-15. The Battle o…

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Astronaut Jan Davis 1:29:04

1M ago1:29:04

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Astronaut Jan Davis talks about her life in aviation and the legacy of service in her family. Her memoir Air Born, tells the story of her and her father. Her father was Ben Smotherman, a B-17 pilot in World War II, vwho aliantly fought in the European Theater of Operations before being shot down over Holland in July 1943. After enduring twenty-one …

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156. From Incarceration to Exoneration: The Kevin Barry Artt Story with Dan Lawton 1:00:48

29d ago1:00:48

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This week Justin talks with Dan Lawton. Dan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in 1986 and has been practicing and a practicing attorney in San Diego, California for many years. He's also taught at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law since 2001…

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The Untold Story of American POWs at Buchenwald 1:50:56

1M ago1:50:56

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During World War II, 168 American airmen found themselves in one of the most notorious concentration camps of the Holocaust: Buchenwald. This unexpected and harrowing chapter of their captivity began in 1944 and stands as a grim reminder of the broader atrocities of the war. Author Ric Martini joins us to discuss his research into this disturbing s…

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155. The Hunt for the Assassin Who Killed Sweden's Prime Minister with Jan Stocklassa 53:16

1M ago53:16

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Today just talks to Jan Stocklassa. Jan is an author and journalist focusing on large scale affairs in international politics. He served as a diplomat for Sweden in the Czech Republic from 1997 until 2003, and later helped found a newspaper paper in Prague. Jan spent more than a decade researching the 1986 murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palm…

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The Hunt for Enigma and the U-Boat Carrying It in World War II 1:38:04

1M ago1:38:04

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We welcome writer and Executive Producer of Inside Edition Charles Lachman to talk about his new book, Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and The Elusive Enigma Machine. The book is a white-knuckled saga of a maverick captain, nine courageous sailors, and a US Navy task force who achieved the impossible on June 4, 1944–capturing Nazi submari…

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As the clock ticks down to Aznalcollar, Emerita Resources update on EL CURA discovery with CEO. David Gower 39:01

1M ago39:01

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With the Aznalcollar court date now under 8 months away, the company continue to driver value act it's 100% owned, zero royalty IBW project. Recently news: Emerita Intersects 11.4m of Massive Sulfide at El Cura, Extending the Mineral Deposit 60m Down Dip https://ceo.ca/@GlobeNewswire/emerita-intersects-114m-of-massive-sulfide-at-el-cura .@EmeritaRe…

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Major League Baseball Players in World War II 1:38:58

1M ago1:38:58

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For the 80th anniversary we talk about D-Day veteran Yogi Berra and the 38 other Major League Baseball Hall of Famers who served in World War II. That’s right: 39 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown served in the military during World War II. It’s a sign of how the war effort took precedence over everything in American life between …

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154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal 50:03

1M ago50:03

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Today, Justin talks with returning guest James Stejskal. James enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1973 and served for more than 20 years, including with the now famous Special Forces Detachment A in Berlin in the 1970s and 80s, among many other assignments. He was severely wounded in Somalia in 1992 and medically retired from the Army in 1996, after whi…

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Playtone’s Kirk Saduski on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:36

2M ago1:28:36

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Playtone’s Kirk Saduski talks about creating “Masters of the Air,” as well as working on Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and many other historical features, series, and documentaries. Kirk Saduski has a B.A. in history from UCLA and an M.A. in history from S.F. State. He has been a producer and executive at Playtone since 1998. He was Executive-in-c…

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WWII Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart 1:42:08

2M ago1:42:08

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WWII P-51 Pilot and Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart shares his story with us on Greatest Generation Live. Stewart successfully completed 43 missions during World War II and is one of only four Tuskegee Airmen to have earned three aerial victories in a single day of combat. When the war in Europe ended, Stewart and his comrades expected to go to the P…

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Ben Padilla: "The edge holds the most diversity" 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Tony chats with Oregon wildlife biologist Ben Padilla about what drives wildlife populations, failing as a high school teacher, growing up on a seminary campus, the practice and attention that comes from hunting, the power of disturbance, bugs killing caribou, climate change, the beauty of evolution, the damage of dualism, the indigenous ways of em…

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153. The Year of Four Emperors with Rose Mary Sheldon 43:40

2M ago43:40

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Today Justin chats with Rose Mary Sheldon. This is her third time on the podcast. Rose Mary taught history as a professor at Virginia Military Institute for more than 25 years, and is a world renowned expert on intelligence activities in the ancient world. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan in 1987 and has published several books an…

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WWII B-24 Pilot John Homan 1:29:03

2M ago1:29:03

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Guest John Homan was a B-24 pilot in World War II. He recently published his memoirs, "Into the Cold Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force" with Professor Jared Frederick, who also joins us. Into the Cold Blue is a riveting account of the air war over Europe, when hell was four miles above the earth. A born daredevil, John…

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The Bloody 100th Bomb Group in World War II 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

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Glenn Flickinger leads another conversation about Masters of the Air, this time with children and grandchildren of the Apple TV+ series’ main characters. Each is an expert on the 100th Bomb Group, and each will share their family members’ stories and their thoughts on the series. Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson, daughter of Navigator Harry Crosby, Sam Ro…

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POW Spies at Stalag Luft III in World War II 1:29:05

2M ago1:29:05

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Jim Keeffe and Carol Godwin join Glenn to share the history of Stalag Luft III. On the 8th of March 1944, during a bombing mission to Berlin, 19-year-old B-24 pilot James Keeffe was shot down over Holland, catapulting him into a world squeezed colorless by the ever-tightening fist of Nazi occupation. Moving from safe house to safe house with the he…

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152. The Spy Erased from History with Raymond Batvinis 56:36

2M ago56:36

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Justin talks with retired FBI special agent Raymond J. Batvinis. Ray served in the FBI from 1972 until 1997, working in counterterrorism and counterintelligence, including on the investigations into Ronald Pelton and the Walker spy ring. Shortly after 9/11, he returned to teach the basic counterintelligence course at the FBI Academy at Quantico. Si…

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How Winston Churchill Waged War with Allen Packwood 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Glenn welcomes distinguished historian Allen Packwood, director of the Churchill Archives in Cambridge to discuss Winston Churchill’s wartime leadership. Our travel “Masters of the Air” tour to England in September 2024 will include a presentation by Allen Packwood at Churchill College in Cambridge. Packwood’s book, “How Churchill Waged War,” delve…

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151. How The Allies Cracked Germany's Codes with Charles Lachman 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Today Justin chats with Charles Lachman. Since 1998, Charles has been the executive producer of the nationally syndicated news magazine Inside Edition. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, History Channel, Lifetime, C SPAN, and other local and national media. He's also the author of four non fiction books and one crime novel. Today he discusses the story…

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Sons of Lt. Col. Everett Blakely on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:39

2M ago1:28:39

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Everett Ernest Blakely was a highly decorated B-17 pilot with the “Bloody Hundredth” Bombardment Group of the 8th Air Force in Europe. In the Apple TV mini-series, “Masters of the Air“, is David Shields plays the role of Blakely. Tonight, we have his two sons, David and Jim, to discuss what they think of the series and to tell us about their father…

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“Masters of the Air” Creator and Writer John Orloff 1:31:33

2M ago1:31:33

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Writer John Orloff joins Glenn Flickinger to discuss how he brought “Masters of the Air” to television. Production was a meticulous process marked by deep research, careful storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy. John shares his background, influences, and the challenges he faced in crafting the series. Orloff’s fascinati…

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Evan Moffic: "Eat more meat" 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Tony sits down with Evan Moffic, the "Carnivore Rabbi." They discuss Evan's journey into the carnivore lifestyle, plus antisemitism in America, political divisions, stomach issues, becoming keto, hunter-gatherers, a life full of extremes, the lion diet, cows' stomachs as filters, feeding our kids crap, eating more fat, poop, the Jewish aversion to …

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American POWs in World War II 1:28:06

2M ago1:28:06

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World War II POW and Eighth Air Force expert Marilyn Walton leads an expert conversation about the experiences of prisoners in Germany. The experts also discuss fact and fiction in the depiction of POW camps in the Apple TV mini-series “Masters of the Air.” In addition to Marilyn and the VBC’s own Glenn Flickinger, commenters include: Carolyn Clark…

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150. The President's Kill List with Dr. Luca Trenta 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

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Today Justin sits down with Dr. Luca Trenta. Luca is an associate professor in international relations at Swansea University in Wales, and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Higher Education Academy. He's written extensively on the subjects of covert action and assassination as tools of foreign policy. He is the host of the Out …

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WWII Ball Turret Gunner and POW Les Schrenk 1:37:45

3M ago1:37:45

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Les Schrenk’s story as a World War II ball turret gunner is one of courage, resilience, and unexpected humanity amidst the chaos of war. He was assigned as a ball turret gunner to the 327th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, stationed at RAF Podington. As a ball turret gunner, Schrenk inadvertently found himself in his posi…

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149. The Triads, the CIA, and the Nugan Hand Bank with Peter Butt 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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This weak Justin chats with Peter Butt. Peter is an author and award -winning documentary filmmaker. He is the founder of Blackwattle Films and his work has appeared on BBC, National Geographic, The History Channel and elsewhere. Peter has focused particularly on the Cold War, the nuclear arms race and espionage activities, particularly in Australi…

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How to Shoot Down B-17 1:32:49

3M ago1:32:49

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Experts Colin Heaton and Joe McCarthy join Glenn Flickinger to discuss the tactics of aerial combat in World War II, focusing especially on how the Luftwaffe attempted to bring down B-17 formations, and the defenses those formations used to get through to their targets. Glenn will also discuss his thoughts on the finale of the Apple TV mini-series …

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Jake Lindemann: "I'm closer to God than I've ever been in my life" 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Tony talks with Jake Lindemann, founder of Chief Upland, a hunting gear and apparel company. They talk about being an entrepreneur at 16, Wisco bow bros, being born without a left hand, wearing jeans to thread a fishing hook, Chief and Buzz, fighting anxiety and imposter syndrome, spending less time in church and more time in the woods, an epiphany…

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148. Japan's British Spy on American Soil with Ronald Drabkin 43:36

3M ago43:36

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This week Justin is joined by Ronald Drabkin. Ron earned his Bachelor's Degree from Duke University and his Master's from UC Berkeley. Since then, he's worked in the tech industry, first with Intel Corporation and later as an entrepreneur and investor. He's also written peer reviewed articles on espionage history in Japan. Today he discusses his fi…

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The Ninth Air Force in World War II 1:34:54

3M ago1:34:54

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We turn our attention to the Eighth Air Force’s little brother, the Ninth Air Force which, among other things, played a crucial role in supporting the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy. Thomas Hughes, author of "Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II" and our own P-47 pilot, Ed Cottrell, who tur…

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Leaders in Cybersecurity: Amit Gupta 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

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Amit Gupta is the founder and CEO of Acubed.IT, which is a company which creates innovative and secure cross-security domain solutions for customers such as the UK government. One of their key innovations is the Cross Domain Hybrid Application (CDHA) framework, and which aims to break down the barriers in sharing trusted information across multiple…

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The POW Experience at Stalag Luft III in World War II 1:23:58

3M ago1:23:58

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Historian and technical advisor on the TV series Masters of the Air, Colin Heaton returns to the program to talk about the WWII POW experience in Europe. Joining him is fellow technical advisor, Marilyn Walton, an expert on the treatment and lives of American prisoners in Germany. We also welcome Anita Sybesma, historian and President of the 96th B…

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147. A Mother at War: Shannon Kent's Duty, Sacrifice, and Humanity with Joe Kent 37:55

3M ago37:55

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Today, Justin talks with Joe Kent. Joe spent 20 years in the United States Army, serving in the Ranger Regiment, Army Special Forces, and later other elite units within Joint Special Operations Command, before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer III. His time in the service included 11 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. It was during one of those…

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World-leaders in Cryptography: Leslie Lamport 1:05:10

3M ago1:05:10

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Please excuse the poor quality of my microphone, as the wrong microphone was selected. In research, we are all just building on the shoulders of true giants, and there are few larger giants than Leslie Lamport — the creator of LaTeX. For me, every time I open up a LaTeX document, I think of the work he did on creating LaTeX, and which makes my rese…

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Update from $NICN on high grade results and more. 22:49

3M ago22:49

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Recent drill results highlight expansion of the Wine Gabbro high grade Ni, Cu, PGM zones as well as a new high grade zone discovered close to surface. Interestingly it seems the two zones maybe converging at depth into 1 large zone. https://ceo.ca/@newswire/nican-announces-initial-set-of-assays-from-2024-drilling Diamond drill hole Wine 24-1A, dril…

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World-leaders in Cryptography: Daniel J Bernstein 1:52:48

3M ago1:52:48

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Daniel J Bernstein (djb) was born in 1971. He is a USA/German citizen and a Personal Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology and a Research Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the tender age of 24 — in 1995 — he, along with the Electronic Frontier Foundation — brought a case against the US Government related to the protec…

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8th Air Force Expert Steve Snyder and B-17 Pilot “Lucky” Luckadoo on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:24

3M ago1:28:24

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Steve Snyder is author of "Shot Down: The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth," a poignant and meticulously researched account that delves into the untold stories of the B-17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth and its crew during World War II. At the heart of the narrative is Lieutenant Howard Snyder, the author’s father, …

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146. Civil War Special Operations Units with Patrick K. O'Donnell 52:30

3M ago52:30

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This week Justin talks with Patrick K. O'Donnell. Patrick is a combat historian who has covered the war in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004, where he was armed and participated in the battle alongside U. S. Marines. He is an expert on special operations units and irregular warfare. He's published 13 books so far on combat history, covering stories from the A…

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Abitibi Metals update $AMQ $AMQFF 30:34

3M ago30:34

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AMQ update focused on geological model testing high grade shoots and open pit potential and other catalyst. Fully funded into 2025.

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Author Robert Matzen on “Masters of the Air” with Glenn Flickinger 1:11:09

3M ago1:11:09

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What Does Author Robert Matzen Think of “Masters of the Air”? Robert Matzen is author of "Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe," a full account of the Hollywood star’s experiences and an 8th Air Force pilot and commander. In March 1941, a few months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Stewart enlisted as a private in the United States Arm…

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