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Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York.
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Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other th ...
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A famed lost spaceship, the USS HOPE, returns to Earth after vanishing thirty-five years prior. The lone survivor (Richard Madden) disembarks mysteriously looking the exact same age as when he left. Following the ensuing media chaos, he finally reunites with his formerly identical twin brother (now an old man) for a one-on-one meeting. But what starts as a joyful reconciliation soon leads to dark revelations that threaten their relationship -- and the future of humanity. FROM NOW stars and ...
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A dance music legend with a career spanning twenty years, Christopher Lawrence is one of the world's most respected DJs and producers. Founder of the US's #1 underground trance label Pharmacy Music, his tough live sets and innovative productions have earned him the respect of industry and fans alike. An IDMA’s Best American DJ winner, he has been described by DJ Mag as "One of America's most influential DJs”.
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Hosted by criminal psychologist Michelle Ward, Mind of a Monster brings you exclusive access and insight into depraved killers. Hear from history’s most notorious serial killers—with chilling audio straight from the monsters themselves. Season 6 examines the case of the Butcher Baker, Robert Hansen. 1980s Alaska: a swirling, chaotic mix of oil workers, dancers, sex workers and old-school cops. On the seedy 4th Avenue strip in Anchorage, nicknamed the world's longest bar, women start to go mi ...
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USS Pampanito WW II Submarine Audio Tour
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Clear Skies is an actual play of Star Trek Adventures. Come Join the Crew of USS Ross- Captain Azeri Sull (Orion, them/them) by Sam de Leve | Executive Officer (XO)- Lt. Cmdr EXEO (Hologram, she/her) by Gina DeVivo | Chief Medical Officer (CMO)- Lt. Cmdr M'Qrell (Caitian, she/her) by Bonnie Gordon | Chief Science Officer (CSO) Lt. JG. Jane Lakat (Cardassian, she/her) by Revati Dhomse | Chief Engineer- Master Chief Petty Officer Theq Lynadas (Bolian, he/his) by Xander Jeanneret | Ambassador O ...
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Under The Stairs Studios Live Session Podcast. Local Calgary recording studio, podcasting interviews and live studio recordings from local indie and unsigned recording artists.
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Gégé, Uss and Greg.S mixent pour Escape From Annecy, le premier podcast électro annecien.
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Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military af ...
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Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these e ...
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Two guys with a comedic take on historic events.
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Improvised Star Trek explores the final frontier of comedy by turning Star Trek into an improv office comedy. Taking suggestions submitted on Twitter and Facebook, the cast (featuring some of Chicago’s top improvisors) creates a fully improvised episode detailing the adventures of the USS Sisyphus, a less enterprising starship. New episodes are posted every other week. To learn more about the show check out our website, facebook page, or twitter! Improvised Star Trek is fan production. Star ...
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Hi there! We are a Star Trek Real Play podcast chronicling the misadventures of the USS Grace Hopper and her crew.
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Stranded 700 light years away from home, the crew of the USS Magmell make an astonishing discovery; they’re not alone. Not only is something sinister is lurking in the deep reaches of space, but they are also remembering things that never happened, things that couldn't have happened. With tensions running high and mistrust running deep, they realize that their only chance of survival is each other...whether they like it or not.
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Aboard the majestic USS Nukelahoma, former Starcraft commentator and intrepid starship pilot Nuke mostly goofs off and talks about inconsequential, nerdy bullsh*t.
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Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.
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Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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Stories of Lexington, Kentucky’s history and people.
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Join the talented reporters at military.com every two weeks for your military news -- told in podcast format. A Military.com production.
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Humanoid Resources is an improvised podcast about the operations of the HR (Humanoid Resources) Department aboard the fictional U.S.S. Spaceship, in the year 2667. A human from 2016, a tiny alien and a robot interview the ship's inhabitants and make funnies. Told through the lens of crazy professors, rogue government agents and sensible graduate assistants finding tapes in the present day, this podcast is worth every penny. Because it's free.
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Telling the stories of our men & women in the military and those who support them.
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"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." -Hippocrates Star Trek: Henglaar, M.D. follows the irascible doctor and his team of young recruits aboard the hospital ship USS Cole as they tackle medical mysteries in the Beta Quadrant and beyond.
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Why did a shy farm boy from North Dakota and an obstreperous 17 year old from South Dakota meet in Colorado? How did they forge a relationship that has lasted more than six decades? Lois Hjelmstad, author of Fine Black Lines and The Last Violet, now shares her poignant story of a marriage that has thrived against the odds. Richly detailed, with a deep understanding of life.
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The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.
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Is the post-Cold War era over? In this brave new world, nothing is too small, or big, to be digitalised…including acts of war. Russian ransomware attacks almost doubled last year. At this very moment, cybercriminals are crippling schools, supermarkets, dentists, kindergartens, hospitals, oil pipelines - all in the name of money. Katie Puckrik wants to know who, and why. You can listen to the previous series of dot com on this same feed. Series 1 unveils the hidden army of volunteers behind t ...
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The mysticism and intrigue of the Bermuda Triangle has just turned personal for Admiral David Segarra: his former ship, the USS Wasp, has gone missing in the area without a trace. But this is only one of a few strange occurrences in the area: storms, disappearances, and other phenomena have convinced Admiral Segarra that the only way to learn the truth is to investigate it for himself. After getting shipwrecked on a nearby island not visible on any of their maps, his team begins to explore— ...
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Exploring the workplace, workforce, and marketplace trends shaping Alabama business.
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Three to four friends figure out what classic nerd media IP one of us hasn't seen, and then obsessively consume the entire thing together. Our interim season: DIE by Kieron Gillen
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Just a regular New York City guy who gets to interview some pretty amazing people... A conversation/hangout podcast with friends, athletes, authors, celebrities, fighters, and the world's most fascinating people "the greatest podcast ever" - My Mom
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The year is 2380. The end of the Dominion War has allowed the Federation to restart five-year journeys of exploration within the Gamma Quadrant, thanks to the surrender of the Dominion. These are the voyages of the U.S.S. Columbia (NCC-10707). An Intrepid-class vessel, named for the sister ship of the original U.S.S. Enterprise, she is tasked with exploring the unknown reaches of the Gamma Quadrant. Join our Bridge Crew as they boldly go where no role-playing game has gone before! Support th ...
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R&M Sport: Talkshow about Sport-Events, ect. Worldwide in German. R&M Political: Talkshow about political events ect. R&M USS: Show about US sport Nfl,NBA,Nhl, ect
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Beyond The Breakers is a podcast about shipwrecks, loss, and lessons learned from maritime disasters.
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From books to barbecue, and current events to Colonial history, historian and author Walter Edgar delves into the arts, culture, and history of South Carolina and the American South. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.
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THE JANE-WAY: A STAR TREK: VOYAGER PODCAST is dedicated to the 1995-2001 series featuring Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the USS Voyager, lost in the Delta Quadrant.
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Hosted by Shoff and Vactor, two STAR TREK loving dads whose continuing mission is to boldly go through and review all things TREK with our short-form podcast! Together, we’ll ENGAGE with the latest Trek content that’s been teleported into the Alpha Quadrant! We’ll also be slingshotting around the Sun to travel back in time in order to bring you some fascinating discussions of Star Trek TV shows and films of the past too! If you’re hard-working parents like us who love Star Trek, but are pres ...
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For the first captain to be filmed leading the USS Enterprise, Christopher Pike has gotten precious little screen time over the years. That's about to change. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will bring us the stories of the Enterprise under Pike's command, together with Number One, Spock, and a host of familiar faces. Saddle Up! explores the characters and stories that Strange New Worlds brings us each week as we celebrate Star Trek and try to have a little fun along the way.
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Star Trek Audio Drama from Giant Gnome Productions. Life is good for Lt. Greg Torkelson aboard the USS Remington a Starfleet research vessel stationed near the Venderis Nebula. However, when word comes that he’s been promoted to the Executive Officer of Deep Space Station 3, an outpost in the backwaters of Federation space, he quickly discovers that all is not as it appears, and what seems to be too good to be true just might be. ” In the darkest reaches of the United Federation of Planets, ...
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Encore: USS Indianapolis: Disaster at Sea I Abandon Ship | 1
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In the final weeks of World War II, the Navy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis was attacked and sunk by a Japanese submarine in the middle of the Philippine Sea. The nine hundred survivors found themselves stranded in the middle of the open ocean, many without rafts or life vests, wondering when – or if – help was coming. This is the story of the greates…
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Controversial ship explosion as part of our Nautical November even though its not November. and we talk some football.By Krohn Studios
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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower – Capt. Christopher Hill
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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) just returned from a momentous nine month deployment in the Middle East during which they were engaged in one of the longest sustained sea combat periods for a US aircraft carrier since World War II. Their commanding officer, Captain Christopher “Chowdah” Hill joins us to share how he maintained motivation and …
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Send us a text USS PETTIT (DE-253) was a Coast Guard manned, Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. After V-E Day PETTIT also served in the Pacific Theatre and searched for possible allied survivors on various islands. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum wouldn’t be here today i…
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Walter Edgar's Journal: A short history of Greeville
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(Timothy J / Flickr ) This week, we will be talking with Dr. Judith Bainbridge about her book, A Short History of Greenville (2024, USC Press). The book is a concise and engaging history that traces Greenville, SC's development from backcountry settlement to one of America's best small cities In our conversation with Judith we will concentrate the …
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Why Google is back in court for another monopoly showdown
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Google’s in the middle of its antitrust case in just as many months, after it lost a landmark trial in August over anticompetitive search practices. This time around, the DOJ is claiming Google has another illegal monopoly in the online advertising market. Verge senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner has been on the ground at the courthouse to hear t…
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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo
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Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …
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Ep. 219 | Kirk Spradley | Force Recon & Blackwater Contractor
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Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to…
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German soldiers were kept in the Soviet Union until the late 1950s. Professor Grunewald explains why the Soviets kept the POWs after the war, what they did with them, and why they were incarcerated for so long. Was it retribution for the millions of Soviet war dead? Were the German POWs used as a necessary labor force, helping to rebuild the Soviet…
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How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after major recall
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Today, I’m talking with Roy Jakobs. He’s the CEO of Royal Philips, which makes medical devices ranging from MRI machines to ventilators. Philips has a long history —- the company began in the late 19th century as a lightbulb manufacturer, and over the past century it’s grown and shrunk in various ways. Basically, while every other company has been …
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The “Mighty Moo” was the nickname given by the crew to the light aircraft carrier USS Cowpens. At the time carriers were named after battles. While the Battle of Cowpens is a rather obscure revolutionary war battle, a postcard from a local pharmacist convinced President Roosevelt to do so. The story of this scrappy little aircraft carrier is told i…
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New Rules of Real Estate - the Nat's Assn of Realtors Settlement featuring realtor Angelo DePaola
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The National Association of Realtors changed home buying rules and they've been in effect about a month. Home buyers will now have a new conversation with their realtor when they go to buy a home. The realtor will need to negotiate a fee with the buyer. Previously it was in the background as the deal went forward with a typical 6% commission split …
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This week we have a steamboat tale to tell, specifically the story of the Ohio River steamer Scioto and her deadly collision with the John Lomas in 1882. Sources: Bailey, Kenneth R. "The 'Scioto' Disaster." West Virginia HIstory, vol. 6, no. 1, Spring 2012, pp. 49 - 72. "A Pall of Egyptian Gloom: The Sinking of the 'Scioto'". East Liverpool Histori…
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Invasion of Iraq | K 3/7 Assaultman | Cody Anderson
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Cody Anderson is a former Marine infantry assaultman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech that took part in the invasion of Iraq with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment. In this clip taken from Ep. 129, Cody details the opening hours of the invasion of Iraq. This clip is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Check out th…
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The Murder of Thomas H. Merritt: an interview with Zach Davis
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This episode has brief strong language when reading a quote from the killer in the newspaper, listener’s discretion is advised. Mariam sits down with longtime listener of the podcast Zach Davis to discuss the 1897 murder of local pension attorney Thomas H. Merritt. Zach Davis is the President and Principal Broker of local real estate brokerage Kirk…
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Mike Safo with Keith O'Brien, New York Times Best-Selling Author
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Joined today by New York Times best selling author, Keith O’Brien. Keith reminisces about growing up in Cincinnati, attending Northwestern and his favorite alumni. Due to my obsession with UK, we chat about his first book “Outside Shot” about Kentucky High School basketball. Then, Keith tells us about finding out he was a New York Times best sellin…
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Why AI image editing isn’t “just like Photoshop”
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We’ve been covering the rise of AI image editing very closely here on Decoder and at The Verge for several years now — the ability to create photorealistic images with nothing more than a chatbot prompt could completely reset our cultural relationship to photography. But one argument keeps cropping up in response. You’ve heard it a million times, a…
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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist
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Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…
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Completing the Circuit of Silliness: The Baghdad Battery - Ep 148
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Were you hoping that the Dendera Light from the last episode was the last you would hear of “ancient electricity?” Well too bad! Brace yourself for another round of electric foolishness, as we energize ourselves with the Baghdad Battery! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/148 Contact Kinkella T…
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Clip 041 | MARSOC DET 1 Snipers in Iraq | John Dailey
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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Force Recon Battalion. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the lin…
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Birthright Citizenship: 2024 Election Special!
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This 2024 Presidential election has brought the question of “birthright citizenship” up again in the United States, because Donald Trump has questioned whether Kamala Harris is a citizen. Her parents were not born in the United States, and he thinks that disqualifies her to be President. This episode explains birthright citizenship and how it devel…
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Pharmacy Radio 098 September 2024Pharmacy Radio 098 September 2024Welcome to episode 98 of Pharmacy Radio. I have a fantastic episode for you this month even though this month's guest disappeared the day the mix was due! Instead, I have something special to make up for it. In the second hour I went deep in the vault and I found my live set from May…
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Piper Alpha: Oil Rig Disaster | A Survivor Remembers | 5
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Diver Ed Punchard loved his job and the people on Piper Alpha, even if it meant working on a noisy rig for weeks at a time, far out in the North Sea. Being part of a dive team meant everyone trained hard and relied on each other to stay alive. But nothing could have prepared Ed and his colleagues for what happened on July 6th, 1988. Today, Ed joins…
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Episode Notes Be ready for the longest summary in the history of the podcast... Jude gets a promotion! The Galaxy Class is the Worf of the Federation ships. Klingon Armadas are disruptive. Worf is also disruptive. Odo shows his affection by spying on you. Certainly nothing could go wrong with a Klingon preemptive strike... Clearly they added Worf t…
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The Use of Questions as a Fantastic Leadership Skill with Bob Tiede
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Telling people things allows them to disagree with you. Asking them questions allows you to understand their perspective and allows you to align with their ideas before directing them. Bob Tiede is an author of the book Leading with Questions. He and I discuss the power of questions as a leadership tool. Show Sponsors: E3 Termite & Pest Control Roy…
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Anthropic’s Mike Krieger wants to build AI products that are worth the hype
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Today, I’m talking with Mike Krieger, the new chief product officer at Anthropic, one of the hottest AI companies in the industry. Anthropic’s main product right now is Claude, the name of both its industry-leading AI model and a chatbot that competes with ChatGPT. Mike has a fascinating resume: he was the cofounder of Instagram, and then started A…
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Listen Now - Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
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At a time when we’re debating where policing is going, we’re going to tell you where the police came from. Guided by Peabody award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika, Empire City will provide the first accessible narrative history of the American police and its place in popular culture. Who are the police? And why were police departments created in th…
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Never Home – Rich Sherman More than 521,000 Americans died fighting against tyranny and oppression during World War I and World War II. About 207,000 of them never made it home – even in death. Their remains rest in 23 cemeteries spread across 8 countries on 3 continents. Cover of “Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned” Ret…
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Walter Edgar's Journal: The miraculous art of jazz
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Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y., ca. May 1947(Ky / Flickr) In his new book, The Miraculous Art of Jazz, Benjamin Franklin V, Distinguished Professor of English, Emeritus, at the University of South Carolina, has gathered reviews of hundreds of recordings written over his 40-year career as a jazz writer. In our conversation his love for jazz …
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How the Wayback Machine is fighting linkrot
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The web has a problem: huge chunks of it keep going offline. The web isn’t static, parts of it sometimes just… vanish. But it’s not all grim. The Internet Archive has a massive mission to identify and back up our online world into a vast digital library. In 2001, it launched the Wayback Machine, an interface that lets anyone call up snapshots of si…
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Major George Petrie served in the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. He was a member of MACV-SOG, and was the first soldier to hit the ground during the Son Tay Raid. MACV or “Military Assistance Command, Vietnam”, was a highly classified, multi-service special operations unit consisting in part of US Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and CIA pers…
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Ep. 218 | Mick Hawkes | 22 SAS & 29 Commandos
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Michael "Mick" Hawkes is a retired member of the UK's B Squadron 22 Special Air Service (SAS). Mick also served with 29 Commandos and 2 Para. His deployments included fighting in the Falkland War, surveillance operations in Northern Ireland, and counter-terrorism missions around the world. More than 20 minutes of extra content from this interview a…
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Ron Holt of Pink Zebra Moving - Upending the Tired and Stale Moving Business
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The business of moving and movers. Pretty tried and true. Very little room for disruption, right? Wrong. Ron Holt has upended tradtional businesses before and is doing it again. His first was Two Maids where he based the payment of the service providers on the evaluations of the customers. The result? Huge efforts from the cleaners to please the cu…
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Image and the Nixon-Kennedy 1960 Election Debates
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Did “image” play a role in the famous presidential debates of 1960? Did Richard Nixon appear sick and frail, compared to a hale and healthy John Kennedy? The standard story is that he did; and that it affected the way people perceived him, and how they voted. But how much of this is true, and how much in urban legend? We examine the whole thing, wi…
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Piper Alpha: Oil Rig Disaster | Collapse | 4
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At 10:52pm, Piper Alpha is hit by the biggest explosion yet. Soon, the rig begins to break apart and tumble into the ocean, dooming the men still trapped inside. Meanwhile, rescuers like Z-boat commander James McNeill risk their lives to pull men from the debris-strewn water beneath the burning rig. Listen to Against The Odds on the Wondery App or …
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Stories From the Aid Tent: SGM Ben Hasley
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Sergeant Major Ben Hasley served in Korea and Vietnam as a medic. In this interview he tells the stories of his service in combat and in the aid tent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project
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