Best Air Historian Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS - Kelly Knox - Co-author of "Return of the Jedi - A Visual Archive" 21:06

5h ago21:06

21:06

This is a short bonus episode in which I interview author Kelly Knox about her co-authoring of "Return of the Jedi - A Visual Archive". Kelly Knox discusses her love for the Star Wars movies, particularly the original trilogy, and her experience co-writing the visual archive book for Return of the Jedi. The book focuses on the behind-the-scenes det…

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Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412 1:41:05

1h ago1:41:05

1:41:05

This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at the man that some called the second most powerful man in the world during WWII. US Navy Admiral William D. Leahy's naval career, as well as diplomatic and advisory career are examined by the team as they go through the astounding rise of one of the United States' true leaders and great men. Tune in to see…

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Before The Badge 28:47

31m ago28:47

28:47

Dr. Samantha Simon, assistant professor in The School Of Government And Public Policy and The School Of Sociology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Before The Badge." The host for the 576th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this pro…

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BONUS: Before The Badge 14:35

31m ago14:35

14:35

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Samantha Simon, assistant professor in The School Of Government And Public Policy and The School Of Sociology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Before The Badge." The host for the 576th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opinions exp…

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J. Ivy, First Lady, Joe Claussell, Mel Gentry, Greg Gray, Paris Cesvette BACKSTAGE at the Chosen Few Fest 2024 22:36

1h ago22:36

22:36

The Summer 2024 #HouseMusic community was on FIRE and it always starts at the Chosen Few Picnic and Festival!! BACKSTAGE is amazing and the DJ's and artists are so grateful and excited and honored to perform!! The Vintage House Show crew and friends talked to many of the artists. Check out a little of the atmosphere and love!! Stay tuned for the we…

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109 - King Kong - 35mm BFI Screening - Doug Weir and Kieron Webb 1:03:39

7d ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this episode, Jamie Benning interviews Doug Weir and Kieron Webb from the British Film Institute (BFI) about the restoration and screening of the 1933 classic film King Kong - 8th and 16th Sept 2024. They discuss the historical significance of the film, its pioneering visual effects, and its impact on cinema. They also talk about the process of …

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Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode 411 1:46:37

7d ago1:46:37

1:46:37

This week Seth and Bill take a look at Admiral William F. Halsey's carrier raids into the South China Sea in January 1945. As early as October 1944, Halsey realized that the South China Sea was an untapped hunting ground for Japanese shipping. These vital supply lines brought most of Japan's oil, foodstuffs, and raw materials to or from the Home Is…

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The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan 29:13

2h ago29:13

29:13

Ambassador Susan D. Page, director of The Weiser Diplomacy Center and professor of practice in International Diplomacy at The Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy at The University Of Michigan and professor of practice at The University Of Michigan Law School, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan. The host for the 575t…

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BONUS: The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan 18:12

1h ago18:12

18:12

BONUS DISCUSSION: Ambassador Susan D. Page, director of The Weiser Diplomacy Center and professor of practice in International Diplomacy at The Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy at The University Of Michigan and professor of practice at The University Of Michigan Law School, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan. The…

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ELIE TOP TALKS FASHION, JEWELS, YVES SAINT LAURENT AND ALBER ELBAZ 56:35

1h ago56:35

56:35

Carol has a lively conversation with visionary designer Elie Top at his classic Paris salon. This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social me…

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108 - Jett Green - Matte Painter / Artist - Labyrinth, Willow, Temple of Doom 1:19:42

7d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Jett Green shares insights into her upbringing and her journey into the world of matte painting, highlighting her work on Labyrinth, Howard the Duck, Temple of Doom, and The NeverEnding Story. She also discusses the collaborative and supportive culture at ILM, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving remarkable results. Jett reflects on …

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2 with Jon Parshall-Episode 410 2:02:37

14d ago2:02:37

2:02:37

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend Jon Parshall to wrap up the bitter fight for Iwo Jima. The guys cover all aspects of the struggle for Iwo beginning in the days after the flag raising on Mount Suribachi all the way through the bitter end. in this episode we cover the Medal of Honor stories of Woody Williams, William Harrell, George …

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After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations 28:52

9d ago28:52

28:52

Dr. Eric H. Cline, professor of Classical And Ancient Near Eastern Studies And Anthropology at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations. The host for the 574th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opini…

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BONUS: After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations 15:11

40m ago15:11

15:11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric H. Cline, professor of Classical And Ancient Near Eastern Studies And Anthropology at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations. The host for the 574th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Br…

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 1 with Jon Parshall-Episode 409 2:26:36

21d ago2:26:36

2:26:36

This week Seth, Bill and great buddy Jon Parshall discuss the Battle of Iwo Jima in the first part of a miniseries on Operation DETACHMENT. The guys get into a deep discussion on Japanese preparations on the island, and how Japanese Imperial Army General Kuribayashi Tadamichi devised his defensive plan. The guys get into the amazing details on the …

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F2K Ep. 54 - Pianist/Composer/Bandleader Lafayette Gilchrist 1:08:20

22d ago1:08:20

1:08:20

On today's show, it's the Baltimore-based pianist, composer, and bandleader Lafayette Gilchrist. Lafayette is an extravagantly-gifted instrumentalist and composer, the type of pianist often described as a “two-handed player” for the strong rhythms of his left hand and his nimble melodicism of his right. His deep understanding of the music's history…

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BONUS: The National Mustard Museum 10:32

3d ago10:32

10:32

BONUS DISCUSSION: Barry Levenson, founder and curator of The National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 573rd episode in this series. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily thos…

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The National Mustard Museum 29:51

23d ago29:51

29:51

Barry Levenson, founder and curator of The National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 573rd episode in this series. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St…

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PENNISI COLLECTION - THREE CENTURIES OF MILANESE HIGH JEWELLERY 56:23

25d ago56:23

56:23

Carol is in Milan, at the world-renowned Pennisi store, where she discusses with Emanuele Pennisi the history of the boutique and its current dazzling collection. This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwt…

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107 - Steve Sansweet - Rancho Obi-Wan 1:04:00

7d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

"Star Wars came and changed my life." Steve Sansweet, former bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal, shares his passion for movies and collecting, particularly Star Wars memorabilia. He recalls his childhood love for movies and science fiction, and how he started collecting science fiction toys and robots. He discusses the impact of Star Wars on h…

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The Sea is Trying to Kill You-Halsey's Typhoons with Jon Parshall - Episode 408 2:16:46

22d ago2:16:46

2:16:46

This week Seth and Bill are joined by good buddy Jon Parshall to break down Typhoon Cobra and Typhoon Viper, better known as Halsey's Typhoons. Typhoon Cobram which occurred in December 1944 wreaked more havoc and devastation on Halsey's 3rd Fleet than the Japanese ever did at any one time. The guys go deep into the weeds and talk about the early w…

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The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies 30:07

25d ago30:07

30:07

Jason Faggone, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team for episode #572 to discuss, The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the gu…

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BONUS: The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies 13:20

18d ago13:20

13:20

BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Faggone, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team for episode #572 to discuss, The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of th…

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Allied Prisoners of War of the Japanese-Episode 407 1:30:08

29d ago1:30:08

1:30:08

This week Seth and Bill take on the unpleasant topic of Allied Prisoners of War held by the Japanese. The guys get into the weeds talking about the brutal treatment of Allied POWs at the hands of the Japanese, getting into the Burma-Thai Railway, Hell Ships, Japanese methods of torture, starvation, Ofuna, Omori and finally liberation. Louis Zamperi…

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BONUS: Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry 6:57

18d ago6:57

6:57

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Austin Frerick joins the "ROI" team to discuss Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry. The host for the 571st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessa…

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Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry 29:09

18d ago29:09

29:09

Author Austin Frerick joins the "ROI" team to discuss Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry. The host for the 571st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA…

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER HULA MAHONE ON THE SPOTLIGHT WITH HOST DJ ROCKY FLOYD 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

GRAMMY WINNER DJ HULA MAHONE HAS impacted every aspect of House Music, from music producer to DJ to party producer and host and now as a CIGAR AFICINADO his passion and love for #HouseMusic is palpable. Learn more about his career, his travels from Ibiza to Mexico and what he suggests is the PROBLEM WITH CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC. It's a great show!!! Le…

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HOW TO TURN JEWELS INTO HEADLINES WITH PR GURU JOAN PARKER 57:41

1M ago57:41

57:41

Carol is in Palm Beach, Florida, to speak with her old friend Joan Parker, who worked for De Beers for more than thirty years and was the Director of the Diamond Information Centre. As such, she knows more about marketing diamonds than anyone! They speak about the industry then and now, and Joan tells Carol some of her stories from her many decades…

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The Cabanatuan Raid-Episode 406 1:35:20

1M ago1:35:20

1:35:20

This week Seth and Bill take a deep dive into one of the most exciting, and heroic, episodes of the Pacific War-the rescue of some of the survivors of the Bataan Death March during the raid on Cabanatuan in 1945. US Army 6th Rangers under the command of COL Henry Mucci infiltrated deep behind Japanese lines to rescue American POWs languishing in th…

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Davenport's Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum 28:27

25d ago28:27

28:27

Cammie Pohl, owner of The Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 570th edition in this series to discuss her gallery and museum. The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s…

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BONUS: Davenport's Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum 13:38

25d ago13:38

13:38

BONUS DISCUSSION: Cammie Pohl, owner of The Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 570th edition in this series to discuss her gallery and museum. The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hos…

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ALAN KING OF THE CHOSEN FEW DJ'S LIVE IN STUDIO WITH KEVIN 'MEGA' MCFALL at WNUR.org 49:31

25d ago49:31

49:31

The Chosen Few Picnic was FIRE this year and Chosen Few DJ's member Alan King oversees the show, plans the party and ensures that each festival is THE BEST for each performer, sponsors and every participant from the dancers to the tents!! Learn more about the festival, his time at the Sidecar club and how Frankie Knuckles impacted his music career.…

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LEXG ON THE FILMS OF 2024 SO FAR 2:00:56

1M ago2:00:56

2:00:56

LexG takes you through the first six months of 2024 with reviews of everything from The Beekeeper to Beverly Hills Copy Axel F.

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Japanese Atrocities in Manila with James Scott-Episode 405 1:43:09

2M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

This week Seth and Bill welcome author and historian James Scott to the show to discuss Japanese atrocities in Manila during the battle. The guys discuss some of the more heinous Japanese atrocities committed against the population of Manila at places like Dy Pac Lumberyard, St Paul's, and Fort Santiago. Following that somber discussion, the guys g…

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Special Episode: Flying the Hump in the CBI with Caroline Alexander 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

In this special episode Seth and Bill welcome author Caroline Alexander to the show to discuss her new book: Skies of Thunder-The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World. In this hour, the guys and Caroline talk about the treacherous flight path known to history as The Hump, the deadly aerial supply run to help keep China in World Wa…

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How Microbiomes Affect Fear 29:37

1M ago29:37

29:37

Dr. Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology at The University Of Colorado, joins the "ROI" team for episode #569 to discuss, "How Microbiomes Affect Fear." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and n…

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BONUS: How Microbiomes Affect Fear 13:52

1M ago13:52

13:52

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology at The University Of Colorado, joins the "ROI" team for episode #569 to discuss, "How Microbiomes Affect Fear." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and t…

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150 YEARS OF VENETIAN JEWELLER CODOGNATO - with Francesca Amfitheatrof 39:32

1M ago39:32

39:32

Carol travels to Venice to visit the Casa Codognato, HQ of the Venetian family business that has recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. She speaks to jeweller Francesca Amfitheatrof about her new role as head of creative at the timeless firm. This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com Follow Carol Woolton: @carol…

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106 - Nilo Rodis Jamero - Legendary Designer - Part 2/2 1:29:37

1M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Last episode you heard part one of my conversation with Nilo Rodis Jamero, design legend and wonderful person. For this episode, number 106, the first of July 2024 you’ll be hearing part two of our chat… On entering the gaming industry Nilo's focus was always about inspiring and guiding production teams to craft original and iconic characters and w…

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The Liberation of Santo Tomas-Episode 404 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This week Seth and Bill talk about the liberation of the civilian internment camp in Manila at the University of Santo Tomas. In a daring dash through Japanese lines, elements of the 1st Cavalry Division, known to history as Chase's Flying Columns, blow through Japanese lines and head towards the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, to liberate civilian pr…

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BONUS: Habitat For Humanity Of The Quad Cities 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

BONUS DISCUSSION: Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss his organization and its services for the 568th edition in this series. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts…

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