This episode discusses Davis and his colleagues in the ABC in Singapore, his impressions of the Gurkhas after he did an assignment in Borneo, the war clouds gathering over Vietnam and his transfer to Vietnam on 13 April, 1964. The episode closes after we hear of Davis’ assessment of General Westmoreland, the American Commander-in-Chief in Vietnam a…

This episode discusses Davis and his colleagues in the ABC in Singapore, his impressions of the Gurkhas after he did an assignment in Borneo, the war clouds gathering over Vietnam and his transfer to Vietnam on 13 April, 1964. The episode closes after we hear of Davis’ assessment of General Westmoreland, the American Commander-in-Chief in Vietnam a…

Episode two continues to deal with Davis’ trademark grit that is introduced in the first podcast. He overcomes a terrible ACL knee football injury and develops a love of running. His physical fitness and never-say-die attitude stands him in good stead in the seemingly impossible challenges Vietnam throws at him. As well, his academic prowess and we…

Episode two continues to deal with Davis’ trademark grit that is introduced in the first podcast. He overcomes a terrible ACL knee football injury and develops a love of running. His physical fitness and never-say-die attitude stands him in good stead in the seemingly impossible challenges Vietnam throws at him. As well, his academic prowess and we…

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of his life, from losing his mother at an early age to then suffering from Polio and learning about how life and death are just part of the different seasons of life. We discern that his ability to weather the many challenges of Vietnam has its origins in his early days in Tasmania. have just completed a…

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of his life, from losing his mother at an early age to then suffering from Polio and learning about how life and death are just part of the different seasons of life. We discern that his ability to weather the many challenges of Vietnam has its origins in his early days in Tasmania. have just completed a…

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east o…

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east o…

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east o…

I have just completed a memoir on my first 18 years in Kalgoorlie. Its title Around the Blue Laminex Table is taken from the times when we sat at the blue Laminex kitchen table and listened to my father regaling the family with unforgettable stories about his days as a woodchopper, gambler and contractor who supplied the sheep stations north-east o…

Welcome to the third episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about Mick's post-war life, get into a bit more detail about Simmo and as always touch on a number of different subjects surrounding the Australian military. Mick's details: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online from Mick's web…

Welcome to the third episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about Mick's post-war life, get into a bit more detail about Simmo and as always touch on a number of different subjects surrounding the Australian military. Mick's details: Simmo, the book by Mick can be bought online from Mick's web…

Welcome to the second episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about more of Mick's story, some of what it's like to fight in the jungle and the dynamics of working in a SAS squad. Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/ Facebook: htt…

Welcome to the second episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we talk about more of Mick's story, some of what it's like to fight in the jungle and the dynamics of working in a SAS squad. Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/ Facebook: htt…

Welcome to the first episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to the story of Mick Malone a distinguished SAS soldier who served in Vietnam. Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimatu…

Welcome to the first episode of the Vietnam series for the Australian war history podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to the story of Mick Malone a distinguished SAS soldier who served in Vietnam. Patreon: www.patreon.com/auswarhistory Mick's website: https://www.imprimaturbooks.com.au/micks-blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprimatu…

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Timor series for the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we cover the end of the August push by the Japanese, the reality of a bad diet in grueling terrain and we remember a great Australian, Uncle Jack. Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: All the Bull's Men A History of the 2nd …

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Timor series for the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we cover the end of the August push by the Japanese, the reality of a bad diet in grueling terrain and we remember a great Australian, Uncle Jack. Some of the books we use to cross-check facts: All the Bull's Men A History of the 2nd …

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we discuss the August push by the Japanese that came close to wiping the Australian Force out. The Japanese commanders were getting frustrated with the Australian gorilla-style tactics, which Brigadier Potts was using so successfully. The Japanese were hungry to br…

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we discuss the August push by the Japanese that came close to wiping the Australian Force out. The Japanese commanders were getting frustrated with the Australian gorilla-style tactics, which Brigadier Potts was using so successfully. The Japanese were hungry to br…

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the hallowed corridors of the Australian War Memorial there is a section that is focussed on Winnie the War Winner. This makeshift piece of equipment was central to the Double Red Diamonds' ongoing survival on Timor. For two months after the Japanese in…

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the hallowed corridors of the Australian War Memorial there is a section that is focussed on Winnie the War Winner. This makeshift piece of equipment was central to the Double Red Diamonds' ongoing survival on Timor. For two months after the Japanese in…

Welcome to the third episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the role that the Timor Creados played in helping to defend against the Japanese invasion. An ambush that got out of hand quickly. Plus a tragic event that Doc Wheatly was still moved by, even though a half-century had passed. Some of the books we use to…

Welcome to the third episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the role that the Timor Creados played in helping to defend against the Japanese invasion. An ambush that got out of hand quickly. Plus a tragic event that Doc Wheatly was still moved by, even though a half-century had passed. Some of the books we use to…

Welcome to the second episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the arrival of the Australians in Timor and the difficulties in finding a suitable base. As well as an "edge of your seat" story of one man's first encounter with the Japanese changing the course of his life. Buckle in, this one really is an incredible …

Welcome to the second episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at the arrival of the Australians in Timor and the difficulties in finding a suitable base. As well as an "edge of your seat" story of one man's first encounter with the Japanese changing the course of his life. Buckle in, this one really is an incredible …

Welcome to the first episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at our interest in military history, briefly cover the storm clouds building in Europe after the German blitzkrieg batters Poland on September 1, 1939, the total unpreparedness of the Australian armed forces, the genesis of 2nd 2nd Independent Company, its …

Welcome to the first episode of the Australian War history podcast. In this episode, we look at our interest in military history, briefly cover the storm clouds building in Europe after the German blitzkrieg batters Poland on September 1, 1939, the total unpreparedness of the Australian armed forces, the genesis of 2nd 2nd Independent Company, its …

This is the last song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the rest of it at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the tenth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

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This is the eighth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the sixth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the sixth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the fifth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the fourth song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the third song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

This is the second song on my album Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.futurefolkrecords.com/releases_Humans_Want_Wrong.htmBy Adam LaMotte

The first song on my album called Humans Want Wrong. You can find the whole thing at http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ziotmmg2qdmBy Adam LaMotte

An English folk song at the request of Carla Neuss.By Adam LaMotte

New One. Hope you like it.By Adam LaMotte

Thanks to Marina Day on the violin and Lilah Anderson on the clarinet.By Adam LaMotte

Finally a new song on the podcast.By Adam LaMotte

This is a cover of the song by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Thanks to Jacob Jaffe and Karl Lang for recording the saxophones.By Adam LaMotte

New song.By Adam LaMotte

This is the theme song I wrote for my friend Alex Tatusians radio show, No Radio. I strongly suggest you look it up at http://web.mac.com/alextat/iWeb/NoRadio/theShow/theShow.html If that link gets totally jumbled, it’s the podcasts fault.By Adam LaMotte

A cover of the Rolling Stones song I made for my friend Allison on her Birthday.By Adam LaMotte

Stalker song. Thanks to Fred for letting me borrow his uke.By Adam LaMotte

This is a song about Simon Rodia. He built the Watts Towers out of found objects. It is recorded in the spirit of Jon Spencer.By Adam LaMotte

This is a choral piece I wrote using the text of the E.E. Cummings poem of the same name. Thanks to the Sage Hill Concert Choir for singing it.By Adam LaMotte