Best Brian Woodruff Podcasts (2024)

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The Birth of the Modern Middle East, with Ted Widmer 30:14

4+ y ago30:14

30:14

At the end of World War I, colonial powers carved up the Ottoman Empire and the reverberations are still being felt today. Historian Ted Widmer discusses the circumstances that led to this fateful episode and why Woodrow Wilson wasn't able to extend his principle of "self-determination" to the Middle East. How should we think about the Trump-Netany…

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Dwight Eisenhower & the Road Trip that Changed America, with Brian C. Black 22:02

5y ago22:02

22:02

In 1919, a young Army officer named Dwight Eisenhower, along with a "Mad Max"-style military convoy, set out on a cross-country road trip to examine the nascent state of America's roads. Penn State Altoona's Professor Brian C. Black explains how this trip influenced Eisenhower's decisions decades later, both as general and president, and laid the g…

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How General Motors Shaped America, with Anna Clark 22:57

5y ago22:57

22:57

From financing mechanisms to labor policy to the rise of the suburbs, General Motors had a huge effect on the development of the United States in the 20th century. In this wide-ranging talk with historian Ted Widmer, Detroit-based journalist Anna Clark explains how 1919 was a turning point for the automobile manufacturer and why 2019 could be anoth…

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The 1919 Elaine Massacre & the Struggle to Remember, with Nan Woodruff 23:39

5y ago23:39

23:39

The massacre in rural Elaine, Arkansas was one of the most violent episodes of 1919's Red Summer of racist confrontations, but it also remains one of the least-known. In this talk with historian Ted Widmer, Penn State's Professor Nan Woodruff explains the causes and how it fits in to the post-World War I context. Why are people still reluctant to s…

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The 1919 Race Riots & the Crucible of Chicago, with Adam Green 44:43

5y ago44:43

44:43

During the "Red Summer" of 1919 dozens of race riots flared up across the U.S., but the anti-African American violence in Chicago stood out because of scale and social and political significance. University of Chicago's Professor Adam Green details the causes, the tragic events, and the aftermath in this riveting discussion. How did the riot affect…

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Eugene Debs & the Origins of Socialism in the U.S., with Maurice Isserman 38:11

5y ago38:11

38:11

Hamilton College's Maurice Isserman and historian Ted Widmer discuss American socialism in the early 1900s and the influence of Eugene Debs, a politician and trade unionist who received nearly a million votes for president in 1912. How did this movement influence Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement? What's the difference between Debs a…

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The Birth of Fundamentalism, with Matthew Avery Sutton 22:30

5y ago22:30

22:30

Washington State's Matthew Avery Sutton tells the story of a Minneapolis pastor named William Belly Riley and the rise of Christian fundamentalism in the post-World War I years. From concerns about FDR and the New Deal to the Trump administration's anti-Obamacare rhetoric--and a consistently "apocalyptic worldview"--Sutton and historian Ted Widmer …

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A Hundred Years of Student Protests in China, with Jeffrey Wasserstrom 29:32

5+ y ago29:32

29:32

China expert Jeffrey Wasserstrom discusses the rich history of Chinese student protests. From the May Fourth movement in 1919 to Tiananmen Square in 1989 to today's mass demonstrations in Hong Kong, what are the threads that tie these moments together? Don't miss this fascinating talk, which also touches on Woodrow Wilson, the Russian Revolution, a…

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The Amritsar Massacre & India's Independence Movement, with Gyan Prakash 23:25

5+ y ago23:25

23:25

Princeton's Gyan Prakash tells the tragic story of the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, in which a British general ordered his soldiers to shoot at thousands of unarmed civilians, and its galvanizing effect on the Indian independence movement. Was this violence an "exceptional" moment in Britain's colonial history? And how did it change Gandhi's thinking…

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Winston Churchill & the Geopolitics of 1919, with Andrew Roberts 23:23

5+ y ago23:23

23:23

In this episode of the Crack-Up series on 1919, Andrew Roberts, author of "Churchill: Walking with Destiny," examines how Churchill dealt with the complicated problems facing Great Britain at the end of World War I, including how to treat the Germans in defeat, his changing views on Russia--but always in pursuit of British national interests--his s…

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Good Times with Zach Dunbrack 32:34

5+ y ago32:34

32:34

I had a great opportunity to chat with the "People's Champ", Zach Dunbrack. Currently an Air Force Firefighter who dabbles in CrossFit, as a sport, we talk about all things Zach. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Egypt & the Wilsonian Moment, with Erez Manela 25:32

5+ y ago25:32

25:32

For about 18 months after World War I there was what historian Erez Manela calls the "Wilsonian moment"--a brief period when President Woodrow Wilson led people around the world to believe that he would champion a new world order of self-determination and rights for small nations. How did this actually play out, particularly in the case of Egypt, w…

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1919 & the Birth of Modern Korea, with Kyung Moon Hwang 22:51

5+ y ago22:51

22:51

Could the shared historical memory of March 1 ever be a source of unity between North Koreans and South Koreans? In this fascinating episode of The Crack-Up series that explores how 1919 shaped the modern world, Professor Kyung Moon Hwang discusses the complex birth of Korean nationhood and explains how both North and South Korea owe their origins …

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Jazz Arrives, Loudly, in 1919, with David Sager 27:09

5+ y ago27:09

27:09

In this fascinating podcast, Ted Widmer talks to jazz historian David Sager about his "New York Times" essay on the genre's breakthrough in 1919, its popularity in France during World War I, and the tragic story of legendary African American bandleader James Reese Europe.By David Sager, Ted Widmer

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The Early Days of Hollywood, with David Bordwell 18:53

5+ y ago18:53

18:53

In this episode of The Crack-Up series, which explores how 1919 shaped the modern world, film historian David Bordwell discusses two big changes in the American film industry in 1919: the revolt of film stars against the powerful studio system, and Paramount's response, which was to try and control the "product" from creation to point of consumptio…

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Ireland's Quest for Self-Determination, with Christopher L. Pastore 25:58

5+ y ago25:58

25:58

In the third podcast in The Crack-Up series, which looks at how 1919 shaped the modern world, Ted Widmer discusses the story of the Irish Declaration of Independence with fellow historian Christopher Pastore. Although the declaration was signed in 1919, Ireland's quest for self-determination would last for decades. How did America influence these d…

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Being a Masters Athlete 17:14

5+ y ago17:14

17:14

Im back!!! I haven't been on since September due to a lot of things. Listen and enjoy. I talk about what has happened since then and coming to the realization that I am a Masters Athlete in the Sport of CrossFit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Prohibition, Immigration, & the Klan, with Lisa McGirr 28:21

5+ y ago28:21

28:21

In the second podcast in The Crack-Up series, which looks at how 1919 shaped the modern world, historian Ted Widmer talks to Harvard's Professor Lisa McGirr about Prohibition's roots in anti-immigrant sentiment and its enforcement, in some cases, by the Ku Klux Klan. Plus, they discuss the Eighteenth Amendment's connections to World War I and the r…

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1919 & the Modern World, with Ted Widmer 48:17

5+ y ago48:17

48:17

Historian Ted Widmer discusses his new podcast series "The Crack-Up" and how 1919 has shaped the 20th century and the modern world. He and host Alex Woodson speak about parallels to 2019, Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations, Babe Ruth, the early days of Hollywood, and populism in Europe in the aftermath of World War I.…

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Teddy Roosevelt's Complicated Legacy, with Patty O'Toole 20:14

5+ y ago20:14

20:14

This podcast is part of "The Crack-Up," a special series about the events of 1919, a year that in many ways shaped the 20th century and the modern world. In this episode, host Ted Widmer speaks with fellow historian Patty O'Toole about her "New York Times" article on Teddy Roosevelt, who died 100 years ago this week. Why was health care reform so i…

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Brian Woodruff on Discipline, Leadership, and Ownership 55:16

6y ago55:16

55:16

Today I chat with a good friend and United States Marine First Sergeant, Brian Woodruff. We dive into topics ranging from discipline, being a leader, taking ownership, Nike and a little bit about our personal life experiences together. It's a long one but worth it. Enjoy!!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lion…

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Bangkok Throwdown Afterthoughts 23:39

6y ago23:39

23:39

My thoughts on my performance during the Bangkok Throwdown and how I feel going forward, as a competitor in the sport of CrossFit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Respecting the Process 23:28

6y ago23:28

23:28

Today I talk about understanding and respecting the process. That process can be preparing to compete in a CrossFit style event or working towards any Strength & Conditioning event. You have to appreciate and respect the process. For those of you who want to compete in CrossFit, work on your development. If you let the developmental progressions ta…

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The Science of Exercise: Fitness RX and Weight Loss 23:58

6y ago23:58

23:58

In part two of our series, The Science of Exercise, I dive into the age-old question of DNA being our destiny. It's a crock of shit!!! Also, I'll talk about the trials and tribulations of weight loss.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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CrossFit Teens and Markey Day 21:09

6y ago21:09

21:09

We are going to talk with Markey Day, a little bit about her life and what has CrossFit Teens done for her. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Is CrossFit Expensive? No. 20:52

6+ y ago20:52

20:52

When people say “CrossFit is expensive,” what they’re really saying is that “CrossFit is more expensive than...". We have actually focused on the wrong metric. The real question should be: What has the most VALUE for you?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support…

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Improving our Health and Wellness Continuum. 12:09

6+ y ago12:09

12:09

Let's talk about some easy ways that we can improve our health biomarkers, our wellness and our mindfullness, throughout the workday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Waking Lions: #001 Creating Good Habits 25:29

6+ y ago25:29

25:29

This is our very first actual episode for Waking Lions. I talk about creating good habits in your life and how this will help you, thourhgout your day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Waking Lions: Introduction Episode 1:13

6+ y ago1:13

1:13

This is the introduction episode for my new podcast, Waking Lions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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The Science of Exercise: why to work out 23:33

6+ y ago23:33

23:33

The is part one of a series I call "The Science of Exercise". I'll talk about exercise basics, some amazing things that happen with your body when you exercise and the consequences of a sedentary life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waking-lions/support

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Wandering World -- S2 - E1 -- 'I Have An Opinion' - Rambles With Max And Mark 1:17:45

7y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

In this episode I sit down and chat with Mark and Max about apostrophes, Remembrance Day, preferred birds, and a bunch of other nonsense in a non-sequitur exploration of life, positivity, and various oddities in a free-form Podcast. Enjoy!We'll continue to refine the process until we hit something really compelling, I promise. But should you like t…

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AudioStory -- S1 - E2 -- "Simpleton" 27:41

7+ y ago27:41

27:41

Narrated by Shreyas Sukumar, the second episode of season one explores the strangeness of a world where technology has birthed a fantasy setting.Written by Ian Morgenheim and B C Woodruff.From the book: "The future isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In this eclectic short story anthology, every wonder comes with a price. A grizzled detective struggle…

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AudioStory -- S1 - E1 -- "The Wandering World" 45:58

7+ y ago45:58

45:58

Voice and audio provided by Shreyas Sukumar. Story by Ian Morgenheim and B C Woodruff. The first in their 'dimensionpunk' story series - The Wandering World - offers insight into a strange and sometimes confusion universe.The full book can be purchased on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wandering-World-Other-Stories/dp/0995170207And is available on …

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