Best Lara Jean Podcasts (2024)

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Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint 39:50

4h ago39:50

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Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for an update. Havok Journal is my “go-to” website for all discussion military and first responder. We do a deep dive into three poignant (and somewhat related) articles by former Army Ranger now law enforcement officer Jake Smith and Mike Warnock, Editor in Chief of the Havok Journal. In “Half Staff Flags…

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Episode 84: Survivor Stories- DIANA (From Wyclef Jean) 55:05

1d ago55:05

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WE FOUND HER FOLKS! As you seasoned listeners know, one of our all time favorite Woodstock 99 sets is Wyclef Jean’s. It was absolute chaos from start to finish, complete with flying bottles, a guitar fire that didn’t happen, clueless band members wondering what he was going to tell them to play next, it had it all. The best thing the set had though…

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“The Unvanquished” – Patrick K. O’Donnell 39:50

4d ago39:50

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“The Unvanquished” is the latest offering from military historian and multiple bestselling author Patrick K. O’Donnell. He is recognized as a leading expert on America’s elite and special operations units. All of his 13 books are based on this subject matter and his book “We Were One; Shoulder to Shoulder with the Marines Who Took Fallujah” is requ…

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Distinguished Flying Cross – Bob Lifsey 39:51

7d ago39:51

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The Distinguished Flying Cross is our nation’s the fourth highest award for heroism and the highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement. The fact that Robert Lifsey was awarded four DFC medals is impressive. Even more amazing is that the awards were presented over the course of only twelve months in Vietnam, along with a Bronze Star, a Repub…

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010: England vs Bangladesh vs Australia (May/June 2005): England's first T20I, Symonds' Cardiff night out, and Mohammed Ashraful 48:12

5d ago48:12

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The golden summer of 2005 is among us! As we build us to the 2005 Ashes, let's relive the tests against Bangladesh and the tri-series with Australia, from Pietersen's blistering take-down of the Aussies at Bristol, a stunning upset for Bangladesh over Australia, to Paul Collingwood's leaping catch, all made for a fitting last-ever tri-series in Eng…

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009: England in South Africa ODI series (Jan - Feb 2005): Pietersen's trio of tons, noughties cricketers kids, and Dhoni's eunuch infestation. 41:39

13d ago41:39

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Join Graeme and Andrew as they delve into that noughties cricket staple: a post-test-series 7 match ODI series. With a dire and tired England, one man holds England up in the series against South Africa, as we see Kevin Pietersen come into his own. We also discuss the most pedestrian man of the match performance ever, Trescothick's medium pacers, c…

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MARSOC Origins – John A. Dailey 39:51

16d ago39:51

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MARSOC is an abbreviation for Marine Forces Special Operations Command. While the Marines have fielded special operations forces before, (the “Raiders” conducted amphibious light infantry missions in World War II) there has always been some resistance within the Corps against establishing an elite unit within what many already consider an elite for…

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Militaryfares.com President Scott Lara 39:50

1M ago39:50

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Militaryfares.com President Scott Lara was working at the Kmart camera department when his supervisor asked him what he wanted to do with his life. Scott replied that he had no idea. His supervisor said “Well, join the Navy and see the world!” Scott DID enlist, serving from 1979 to 1988 as a radar man. Scott never traveled much as a young man but t…

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008: England in South Africa (Dec 2004 - Jan 2005) - Strauss's golden run, Hoggard's twelve-fer, Steyn and De Villers debut, and Charl Langeveldt's prison career 50:05

26d ago50:05

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The 2004/05 South Africa vs England Test Series is surely one of the great test series, with twists and turns and major contributions from many players, some legends like Kallis, Pollock, Trescothick, and some newer names like De Villiers, Steyn and Strauss. Join the Mind the Windows Tino team, Graeme and Andrew, for a discussion and retrospective …

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007: 2004 Champion's Trophy and ODI tour to Zimbabwe (autumn 2004): Vaughan's bowling heroics, Pietersen's debut and Ian Bell's wet jeans 44:59

1M ago44:59

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Thursday is noughties cricket day! Join Graeme and Andrew as they delve into the 2004 Champions Trophy, with wet weather and damp conditions, who will win this drab tournament? Also a tour we'd never heard off, Pietersen's debut and ICC red tape. IG: @mindthewindowstinopod mindthewindowstino@gmail.com…

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299th Combat Engineer Battalion – Jean Tucker 39:51

1M ago39:51

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The 299th Combat Engineer Battalion was the only combat engineer unit to land on both Omaha and Utah beaches during the D-Day invasion. Some of the engineers landed before any other allied soldiers set foot on the beaches earning them the nickname “First on Omaha”. Chief Warrant Officer James W. Tucker was among them. His daughter Jean joins us to …

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006: ELECTION SPECIAL! Noughties Cricketers and their political careers 34:24

1M ago34:24

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Join us as we delve into the world of noughties cricketers who delved into politics, from Monty Panesar and the Workers Party, Darren Gough and the No2AV campaign, plus noughties cricketers from around the world like Gambhir, Kaif, Langer and their political careers. We discuss the worst cricketing analogy used inthe world of politics, plus Clem At…

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“In Strange Company” – Col. Ronald Tiso, Jr. 39:51

1M ago39:51

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“In Strange Company” author Ronald Tiso, Jr. highlights the role played by allied partners in Iraq. Iraq is often thought of as “America’s longest war”, but troops from dozens of other countries made up the coalition forces. Colonel Tiso served as a war planner at US Central Command, and as Senior Military Advisor of the Arab Peninsula Shield Force…

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005: England vs West Indies (summer 2004): Flintoff and Giles thwart Lara, Rob Key's double ton and Mike Powell's spare rib. 44:21

2M ago44:21

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We take another trip down noughties memory lane to relive the West Indies' 2004 tour of England. We recall Rob Key's double ton, Flintoff's golden run of form, Giles' resurgence, Trescothick's twin tons and Strauss's continued dream debut summer. We encounter a fresh-faced Dwayne Bravo for the first time, as well as meeting belligerent Chris Gayle …

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Music Icon Dyana Williams and the Making of Black Music Month 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Arriving in Philadelphia after deejaying in her native New York and Washington D.C., where she was known for a time as “Ebony Moonbeams,” Dyana Williams established the popular radio show “Love on the Menu” for radio station WDAS and later Soulful Sundays for Classix 107.9. The latter show lasting for 12 years before signing off for the last time i…

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“Rough Men” – Sgt. Major Charles Ritter 39:51

2M ago39:51

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“Rough men” is a phrase used to describe the brave warriors who volunteer to stand the watch and do what is necessary to protect our nation, freedoms and families. It is drawn from the quote “People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” Sergeant Major Charles Ritter certainly qua…

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004: England vs New Zealand (summer 2004) - Strauss's debut and Hussain retirement. 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Graeme and Andrew remember that golden summer of 2004, as the England mid-Noughties team starts to come together. Chris Martin's batting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7wD14oJiPA IG: @mindthewindowstinopod mindthewindowstino@gmail.comBy mindthewindowstino

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Raising Resilient Children – Jeff Nelligan 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Jeff Nelligan is an Army Veteran that is recognized as one of the foremost commentators in the world of American Parenting. His book “Four Lessons from My Three Sons; How You Can Raise Resilient Kids” spent four months on the Amazon Parenting Best Seller’s List. His works have also been cited in numerous parenting magazines. In addition to his Army…

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003: England in West Indies (spring 2004): Lara 400*, Harmison's 7-12, a Carib Beer XI 50:45

2M ago50:45

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Join us (Graeme and Andrew) for episode three of our nostalgic look at England cricket in the noughties with a look back to England's famous tour of the West Indies in early 2004. There's Lara's 400*, Harmisons' 7-12 but also time to discuss Steve Tikolo's academic career, Colin De Grandhomme (in his pre-mullet years), and Alan Shearer. IG: @mindth…

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002: England in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (winter 2003/04) - England's Forgettable Subcontinental Saga 45:56

2M ago45:56

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Episode two of our podcast, "Mind the Windows, Tino." In this episode, hosts Graeme and Andrew delve into England's cricket tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in late 2003. They recount the highs and lows of England's performances, from dominating test matches in Bangladesh to the grueling tests in Sri Lanka. The episode kicks off with the unveiling…

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001: England vs South Africa (summer 2003) - The summer of Smith, Vaughan's captaincy debut and James Kirtley. 54:56

2M ago54:56

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Join us as we delve into the memorable 2003 cricket series between England and South Africa. This episode recounts the thrilling matches, key moments, and standout performances that defined the summer. From the rise of young talents to the resurgence of seasoned players, this series had it all. Relive the highs of Marcus Trescothick's double centur…

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Code Name Nemo – Charles Lachman

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Code Name Nemo was the name eventually given to one of the most daring and audacious missions of World War II – the effort to capture a German submarine intact. Charles Lachman joins us to share this fascinating and still little known story. The capture of U-505 was the first time since the War of 1812 that an enemy vessel was boarded and captured.…

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Episode 27: "I Hotel" by Karen Tei Yamashita, w/ special guest Josh Cook 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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We’re joined today by Josh Cook. Josh is a bookseller and co-owner at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2004. He is the author of the critically acclaimed postmodern detective novel An Exaggerated Murder and most recently of The Art of Libromancy: Selling Books and Reading Books in the Twenty-First Century, …

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Episode 83- Survivor Stories: James B

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Our newest survivor is James Boyd. James had the luxury of going to Woodstock 99 in an RV and also brought a video camera! His footage is as amazing as his story. Hitchhiking, ecstasy, lots of beer, and escaping the fest in cinematic fashion. There is also a good chance he crossed paths with one of our all-star survivors!…

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Alex Kershaw – Best Selling World War II Author 39:50

2M ago39:50

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Alex Kershaw is one of the foremost authors writing on World War II subject matter, having written multiple best sellers. He was born in York, England and taught history before becoming a journalist. He has written for various publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and the New York Times. His 2002 book “The B…

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Episode 82: Survivor Stories- Babu

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Our latest survivor Babu had the unique experience of actually working at Woodstock 99. Employed by a veteran tie-dye shirt salesman, Babu got the all star treatment at Woodstock 99, showers, private bathroom, an RV, the works. However, all of the comforts of being a vendor at the festival quickly fell to the wayside when things take a turn for the…

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Belleau Wood Pilgrimage – Jason Angell 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Belleau Wood is the site of one of the most storied battles in US Marine Corps lore. Marine Veteran Jason Angell gathered up his family and made a “pilgrimage” to this famous World War I battlefield. His experience is recounted in the Havok Journal article “A Pilgrimage to Belleau Wood”. Jason is a ten year Marine Corps Veteran with three deploymen…

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Hazard Ground – Mark Zinno 39:52

3M ago39:52

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The Hazard Ground podcast was created by Mark Zinno to allow members of our military to share their stories of combat & survival and deliver inspirational stories about resilience. Mark was studying communications at Loyola University and joined the ROTC to help pay for his tuition. His original intent was to simply complete his four year commitmen…

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Fueled by the Fallen – Kevyn Major Howard 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Fueled by the Fallen founder Kevyn Major Howard never served in the military. He has 31 film and television acting credits and is perhaps most recognized for his role as combat photographer “Rafterman” in the iconic Stanley Kubrick Vietnam war film “Full Metal Jacket”. We spend some time discussing the films production and the experience of working…

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Episode 26: "Wild Milk: Stories" by Sabrina Orah Mark, w/ special guest Lara Ehrlich 55:27

3M ago55:27

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We’re joined today by Lara Ehrlich, a writer, editor, and longtime friend (she and Tom go back 20 years, which seems impossible). Her first story collection, Animal Wife, was published by Red Hen Press back in 2020, and her first novel, Bind Me Tighter Still, will publish in 2025, also from Red Hen. She also hosts a conversation series, Writer Moth…

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“Chamber Divers” – Rachel Lance 39:52

3M ago39:52

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“Chamber Divers”, a new book by Rachel Lance, uses recently declassified documents to recount the story of a somewhat ragtag group of scientist who forever changed special operations. Lance is a biological engineer and blast injury specialist who works as a researcher on military diving projects. She spent several years working with the US Navy bui…

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Air America Pilot Neil Graham Hansen 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Air America pilot Neil Graham Hansen’s livelihood began in a manner that might portend what the rest of his career would be like. At age 23 he was the a private pilot for Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa. When I became apparent that Hoffa would be taking a “Federal Vacation”, Neil began looking for a new job. He responded to a newspaper ad seeking pilots…

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Bobbie the Weather Girl – Vietnam 39:50

4M ago39:50

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“Bobbie the Weather Girl” may have been the most popular celebrity of the Vietnam War, eclipsing even Adrian Cronauer of “Good Morning Vietnam” fame. Her real name is Barbara Keith. Barbara grew up a military “brat”. Her father served in WWII, Korea & Vietnam and her mother was a Navy Nurse during WWII. She believes that “If you don’t do something …

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Al Billings – Silver Star & DFC 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Al “Hollywood” Billings developed a reputation as a Maverick while flying for the Sea Wolves. The Sea Wolves (Helicopter Attack Squadron Light 3) were formed specifically to support Navy Special Warfare and Mobile Riverine Forces during the Vietnam War. They would become the most decorated Navy squadron of the war. We talk to Billings as part of ou…

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Sam Mackey – Navy SEAL and Outsider CEO 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Sam Mackey admits he isn’t always the smartest or strongest guy in the room but he puts in the work. His philosophy is “To find something that I can do better than everybody else and take enough responsibility where I can’t be replaced and do it the best that I can.” Mackey served 20 years in the military including time with the elite Navy SEALs. H…

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Episode 25: "Austerlitz" by W.G. Sebald, translated by Anthea Bell, w/ special guest Mark Haber 56:32

4M ago56:32

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We’re joined today by Mark Haber of Coffee House Press (formerly of Brazos Bookstore in Houston). Mark is the author of two novels, Reinhardt’s Garden and Saint Sebastian’s Abyss, and the forthcoming novel Lesser Ruins, as well as a forthcoming novella, Ada. We chat about his work as well as Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald, translated by Anthea Bell. A q…

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“Homefront Stories” – Victoria Kelly 39:52

5M ago39:52

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“Homefront Stories” is a collection of fictional short stories written by Victoria Kelly inspired by her life as a military spouse. Her 2015 work, “When Men Go Off to War” is a collection of poems written while her husband was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan and captures the hopes, anxieties and intimacies of the military spouse during times of wa…

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Episode 81: Survivor Stories- Lara 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

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We always love a female perspective here on Podcast 99 and boy did we get a great one with our latest survivor Lara. Not only did she have a great time, do a little looting and a lot of partying, but she is also our first self-proclaimed juggalette! This is a great story with a happy ending, and a happy beginning, but be warned, there is a dark cha…

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DPAA – Sean Everette & Clark Baldwin 39:52

5M ago39:52

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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has the principle responsibility to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and our nation. It was created in January of 2015 by merging the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command along with several functions of the Air Fo…

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Episode 24: "The Tanners" by Robert Walser, translated by Susan Bernofsky, w/ special guest Spencer Ruchti 1:04:00

5M ago1:04:00

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Today Spencer Ruchti of Third Place Books joins to chat about The Tanners by Robert Walser, translated by Susan Bernofsky. We actually recorded this back in November and are glad to get it out into the world. Early on Spencer dips out momentarily due to an alarm in the store, but all ended up being right with the world. At least in that instant. Th…

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Stephen Paul Campos – Vietnam Veteran 39:50

5M ago39:50

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Stephen Paul Campos surmised it would be better to volunteer and choose his military specialty rather than be drafted during the Vietnam War. The recruiter asked what he wanted to do and Campos replied “I don’t know what I WANT to do but I know I DON’T want to be infantry.” Based upon his intake evaluations the recruiter told him he could be sent t…

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Episode 80: Survivor Stories- Meeps 2:07:24

5M ago2:07:24

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In this installment of survivor stories we talk with Meeps, a gentle giant whose introspective look back at Woodstock 99 is truly something special. Meeps came for the heavies and drank mystery juice from a stranger, got free food courtesy of the monks, and was stranded at something now known as “aftershock.” This story has it all! There is some li…

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“Service to CEO” Podcast Creator Kristen Costlow 39:52

6M ago39:52

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“Service to CEO” podcast creator Kristen Costlow left a promising military career to pursue her dream. She served as an air traffic controller in the Navy and was rising fast in rank. She soon found herself supervising sailors 10 years her senior. The day after she notified her supervisor of her plans to leave the military, she was promoted to Chie…

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Episode 23: "Being Here is Everything" by Marie Darrieussecq, translated by Penny Hueston, w/ special guest Tara Cheesman 1:02:28

5M ago1:02:28

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Kicking off 2024 we welcome Tara Cheesman to the podcast with her recommendation, Being Here Is Everything: The Life and Times of Paula Modersohn-Becker by Marie Darriussecq, translated by Penny Hueston. Tara is a freelance critic, former judge of the Best Translated Book Award, and she brings us our first work of nonfiction. We have an absolutely …

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Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq – Morgan Lerette 39:52

6M ago39:52

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Blackwater Security Company developed quite a reputation. Morgan Lerette was a contractor with Blackwater in Iraq for 18 months from 2004-2005. His sometimes funny, sometimes tragic experience is documented in his book “Guns, Girls & Greed: I was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq” Morgan joined the Air National Guard right out of high school in order …

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