Join me on a journey of discovery into the past and present, as I set out to explore the history of the Second World War. Our travels will take us from the Homefront to the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Travel with us as we revisit historical locations and walk the battlefields of WW2. We will be tracking down wartime artefacts, speaking with veterans and historians alike, and paying our deepest respects to this remarkable generation; as we set out to try and help keep this period of hi ...
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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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Random History is a podcast about random historical antics that are interesting and fun to learn about. We all know about the big guys and their basics, ww1, ww2, the cold war, but there's so much more to history than just that. Every nation, every peoples has a vibrant history, you've just gotta look for it. History is the most elaborate, adventure, sci-fi, romance, mystery, and horror novel put into one. The best part about it: it's real.
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Delve into tales of history, nature and adventure with the award-winning National Trust Podcast. From wild landscapes to heritage sites and historical legends, unearth fascinating stories about people and places in the UK. This series, travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for the people who toiled deep in a Roman gold mine. To learn more about podcasts from the Na ...
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Fire Engineering Magazine's been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.
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Oral histories of Myanmar - life stories; some starting as far back as the late 1920’s.From my years of involvement in Myanmar I have become aware of the increasing scarcity of the generation of Myanma citizens who were born during the colonial period and have lived through the tumultuous years since that time. For me, these men and women are "national treasures" whose experience, perseverance and wisdom gained during their long lives will be lost unless we capture their stories in some way. ...
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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The “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5", is a podcast based on the book of the same name written by Donald J. Young. It carefully details and rightfully places the blame for the unpreparedness of the December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor disaster, on the heads of the U.S. Navy and War Departments in Washington DC. “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5, “ is available on Amazon.com. Donald J. Young is a military historian, author and lecturer, who writes on the pre-Midway period of World War II in the Pa ...
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In so many ways the Korean story is also an American story. The US has sacrificed tens of thousands of America lives in east Asia, from WW2 through the Korean war. For over a hundred and fifty years America has tried - and is still trying - to influence events in Korea. Much of the how and why we got to the brink of nuclear war with a tiny nation in east Asia has not just taken place in the blue and white light of our TV and computer screens. Most of it is locked away in the hazy grey vault ...
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‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts military heroes, as they tell their stories, unedited, and in their own words. From the sights, sounds, and smells of combat, to their secrets for a long and successful life, these Veterans tell all. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about our nation’s history, and most importantly, wants to un ...
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David Rhodes talks with David Clark about his new book Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills, his career, and what readers can expect from the new title, available at fireengineeringbooks.com Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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Pancho Villa’s 1916 Raid on New Mexico: The Pearl Harbor Bombing of Its Time
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Before 9/11, before Pearl Harbor, another unsuspected foreign attack on the United States shocked the nation and forever altered the course of history. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a guerrilla fighter who commanded an ever-changing force of conscripts in northern Mexico, attached a border town in New Mexico. It was a raid that angered Americans, and Pres…
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Master Chief Petty Officer Ken Falke served in the Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist during the 80s and 90s. He was tasked with disarming all sorts of explosives, and deployed all over the world, including to Iraq during the Gulf War, and Bosnia during the Bosnian War. Now, Falke and his wife run a non-profit called Boulder Cr…
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Women in Fire: Therapy Dogs (Comfort Canines) in the Fire Service
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Host Lisa Baker, South West Trustee Women in Fire, speaks with Amanda Bowen and Sonny Madsen about therapy dogs (comfort canines) in the fire service. Guests: Amanda Bowen, Battalion Chief, Memphis (TN) Fire Department and Wilson's handler Sonny Madsen, Founder of K-9 Caring Angels Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.…
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Danny Sheridan and Erik Pettaway discuss the first due battalion chief. They talk about their experiences in New York and Boston. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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A Radical Abolitionist Youth Movement Consumed America in 1860, Elected Lincoln, Then Disappeared Completely
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At the start of the 1860 presidential campaign, a handful of fired-up young Northerners appeared as bodyguards to defend anti-slavery stump speakers from frequent attacks. The group called themselves the Wide Awakes. Soon, hundreds of thousands of young white and black men, and a number of women, were organizing boisterous, uniformed, torch-bearing…
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Perspectives on Leadership: Normalization of Deviance
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Host Stephen Shaw talks with Astronaut and retired Colonel Mike Mullane about the normalization of deviance. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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The Marine Scout Sniper Program: Maj Edward James Land Jr.
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Major Edward James Land Jr. served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In the 1960s, Land and Richard O. Culver Jr. worked together to create the first permanent Marine Corps Scout Sniper School. In this special episode, Maj Land explains how the school came to be, and tells a few stories from his time in Vietnam. Thank you to Regal for spo…
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Mark Zuckerberg - Llama 3, Open Sourcing $10b Models, & Caesar Augustus
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Mark Zuckerberg on: - Llama 3 - open sourcing towards AGI - custom silicon, synthetic data, & energy constraints on scaling - Caesar Augustus, intelligence explosion, bioweapons, $10b models, & much more Enjoy! Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform. Human edited transcript with helpful links here. Timest…
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Socrates May Have Been Executed For Revealing Secrets of Athens’ Religious Rituals
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The influence of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates has been profound. Even today, over two thousand years after his death, he remains one of the most renowned humans to have ever lived—and his death remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries. There is another side to this story: impiety, lack of reverence for the gods, was a religious crim…
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Poetry and Music in Bloom with Simon Armitage and LYR
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Join us as we celebrate the season of blossom with poetry and music written and produced by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR. In this episode, Simon shares the inspiration behind his poetry, and the band discuss how they produced the song Blossom: A CV and collaborated with community choirs as part of the Blossomise album. Production P…
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The Age of Discovery Through American-Indian Eyes
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A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the world in size. So, when Europeans arrived in the sixteenth century, they encountered societies they did not understand, having developed differently from their own, and whose power they often underestimated. And no civilization came to a halt when a few wandering explorers arr…
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A Short History of the Sioux Wars (1862-1890)
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War, Conflict, Victory & Defeat. These are all aspects of life that some may have to face. This was true for the various groups of the Sioux Tribes. On today's bonus episode from "Key Battles of American History" join host James Early as he discusses the multiple wars that took place between 1862-1890, collectively known as "The Sioux Wars"…
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Web-Exclusive: Surviving a Helicopter Crash w/SSG Mark Lalli
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"The aircraft started to spin. Not really thinking it was anything unusual, I remember calling the pilot saying, 'Hey sir, are we going to stop this?' When he responded with, 'I can't,' I knew this wasn't going to end well." Click here to check out our web-exclusive interview with Staff Sergeant Mark Lalli. Lalli served in Iraq as a Blackhawk Helic…
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Five Questions on Training: Mike Zichichi
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Mike Zichichi talks about his approach to elevator incident and rescue training and how firefighters can improve their responses to these kind of incidents. Specialized Rescue Training: https://www.specializedrescuetraining.com/ Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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The Deerfield Massacre: The Infamous 1704 Indian Raid That Left Hundreds Dead and More Captured
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In an obscure village in western Massachusetts, there lies what once was the most revered but now totally forgotten relic from the history of early New England—the massive, tomahawk-scarred door that came to symbolize the notorious Deerfield Massacre. This impregnable barricade—known to early Americans as “The Old Indian Door”—constructed from doub…
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Youngest Flying Ace in Korea: Lt Col Hank Buttelmann
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Lieutenant Colonel Henry “Hank” Buttelmann served in Korea and Vietnam as a fighter pilot. In Korea, he flew the F-86, and became the youngest ace of the war at the age of 24. He left Korea with 6 confirmed kills. Buttelmann retired with four DIstinguished Flying Crosses and a Silver Star. In this interview, Buttelmann talks about his time in Korea…
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Definitions Don't Matter
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Host Tom Merrill talks about his article in this month's Fire Engineering about the definition of professional, and how it relates to the volunteer fire service. There are many definitions, and most focus on things other than pay. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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The Dangerous and Thrilling Life of a 19th-Century Whaler
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In mid-nineteenth century New England, Robert Armstrong was a young man with the world at his feet. His family was wealthy and gave him the opportunity to attend the nation’s first dental school. But Armstrong threw his future away, drinking himself into oblivion. Devoured by guilt and shame, in December 1849 he sold his dental instruments, his wat…
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Stephanie White invites Jim Burneka and Hillary Hawkins on to discuss their new book "Overcoming Tuesday". The book dives into Jim's journey as a firefighter, and the struggles and challenges that the profession can have on a person. It walks through his personal journey, mental trauma, treatment, and ongoing recovery. Brought to you by The Fire St…
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BuildingsonFire: Taking It To The Streets: Building Construction Training
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Join host Christopher Naum with a new conversation on Building Construction Training, Part One, Thursday April 04, 2024 at 7:30pm ET on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio. Now on YouTube as well. Check out the video on https://www.fireengineering.com/podcasts/ Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.…
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Fiorello LaGuardia: Immigrant Son and Ellis Island Interpreter Who Became America’s Mayor
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Fiorello LaGuardia was one of the twentieth century’s most colorful politicians―a 5’2’’ ball of energy who led New York as major during the Depression and World War Two, charming the media during press conference and fighting the dirty machine politics of the city. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants, who rose in so…
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In this special episode, Lt. Ken Harbaugh, the host of Warriors In Their Own Words, is interviewed by MOH recipient SSG David Bellavia about his service in the Navy. Harbaugh served from 1996 - 2005 as an EP-3 pilot, tasked with collecting signals intelligence from adversaries such as Russia, North Korea, and China. You can find more information ab…
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Fire and Training: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156
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Doug Cline and his guest Chrisopher Naum discuss the new OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156 This new standard is currently in the 90 day comment period. Cline and Naum discuss the potential impacts and issues with the new standard. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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In the 1930s, the mysterious Ferguson’s Gang captivated the British public with their daring and unusual stunts. Led by the enigmatic “Bill Stickers”, the group was unlike any other gangsters of the era. They were mask-wearing, all-women activists who gave money in quirky ways to help save the countryside. In this docudrama, uncover the identities …
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Sons of the Flag Radio - Don Graves WW2 Iwo Jima Veteran (Encore Performance)
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#SOTF Radio - Don Graves WW2 Iwo Jima Veteran (Encore Performance) This special Independence Day SOTF Radio features World War 2 Iwo Jima Veteran, Don Graves! Originally from Detroit, Don quit high school to join the Marine Corps in 1942 when he was 17. As a flame thrower he stormed the beaches of Iwo Jima and was 1 of 18 in his platoon who survive…
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How the West Tried and Failed to Stop the Russian Revolution
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The Allied Intervention into the Russian Civil War remains one of the most ambitious yet least talked about military ventures of the 20th century. Coinciding with the end of the first World War, some 180,000 troops from several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Romania, among others…
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Tailboard Talk: Community Risk Reduction
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On this episode of Tailboard Talk, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen invite on Steve Koering and Amy Lucht to discuss community health alliances, and how Minnisota is tackling the ever-growing struggle with how to best serve many of the citizens in their areas. The specifically look at the St Louis Park FD and how they have approached …
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The Command Post: The Exterior Firefighter, a Vital, Often Overlooked Position
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In this episode, Rick Lasky and John Salka take a look at the exterior firefighter, a position that many fire departments around the country utilize.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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Sholto Douglas & Trenton Bricken - How to Build & Understand GPT-7's Mind
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Had so much fun chatting with my good friends Trenton Bricken and Sholto Douglas on the podcast. No way to summarize it, except: This is the best context dump out there on how LLMs are trained, what capabilities they're likely to soon have, and what exactly is going on inside them. You would be shocked how much of what I know about this field, I've…
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Kings Were Inevitable and Untouchable Until They Suddenly Weren’t After a Few 1700s Revolutions
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At the turn of the nineteenth century, two waves of revolutions swept the Atlantic world, disrupting the social order and ushering in a new democratic-republican experiment whose effects rippled across continents and centuries. The first wave of revolutions in the late 1700s (which included the much-celebrated American and French Revolutions and th…
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Bullet Through the Jaw: COL Walter Joseph Marm Jr.
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COL Walter Joseph Marm Jr. served as a rifle platoon leader in Vietnam. When a friendly platoon was trapped behind enemy lines, Marm and his platoon were sent to rescue them. Attempting to take a hill held by the enemy, Marm single-handedly killed 14 enemies with his rifle and a grenade before being shot in the face, shattering his jawbone. He then…
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The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show: Jim Silvernail
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In this episode, Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk with Jim Silvernail about fire tactics in the the urban, suburban, and rural environment. They also his current book, Suburban Fire Tactics, as well as his forthcoming book, The Non-Traditional Truck Company.By Fire Engineering Podcast
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