Best Kendall Townsend Podcasts (2024)

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Brussels Sprouts from the NATO Public Forum on NATO's Ability to Fight Russia and the Importance of the European Pillar 27:31

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As you might now from our last episode, At the NATO Public Forum in July, Brussels Sprouts roamed the halls of the Marriot Marquis hotel in DC interviewing Public Forum guests and attendees on the key issues that were being discussed both at the Forum, and next door at the historic 75th anniversary NATO Summit. In our last episode we heard about th…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #70 August 13, 2024 2:25:07

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to WIN concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #70 - 2.5 hour episode features Opeth, Martín Mendéz (White Stones / O…

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Cautious Optimism in Washington: Brussels Sprouts and Friends from the Halls of the NATO Public Forum 1:00:01

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This week we’re bringing you something a little different. At the NATO Public Forum in July, Brussels Sprouts roamed the halls of the Marriot Marquis hotel in DC interviewing Public Forum guests and attendees on the key issues that were being discussed both at the Forum, and next door at the historic 75th anniversary NATO Summit. In this episode we…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - BC DAY SPECIAL 2004 Episode #69 August 5, 2024 2:22:39

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks DSR #69 "BC DAY SPECIAL 2004" 2.5 Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode fea…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #68 July 30, 2024 2:29:19

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #68 - 2.5 hour episode features Anciients, Devan Howes (Kayas) Intervi…

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A Night of NATO at the National Archives 53:34

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Just a few weeks ago, leaders from across the globe gathered in Washington, D.C. for the historic 75th NATO summit. Over the course of the three-day event, allies engaged in discussions surrounding support for Ukraine, strengthening their defense and deterrence capabilities, and deepening NATO partnerships. On this week’s episode of Brussels Sprout…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #67 July 23, 2024 2:22:11

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #67 - 2+ hour episode features Paul DiAnno's Warhorse, Oppu Laine (Amo…

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75 Years of NATO: Key Takeaways from the Washington Summit 43:04

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Last week, Washington, DC hosted the NATO summit – marking the historic 75th anniversary of the alliance. Despite the significant milestone, the mood was serious in DC with the war continuing to rage in Ukraine and increasing concern from European allies about the reliability of the United States as a partner in the long term. Though Ukraine emerge…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #66 July 16, 2024 2:25:16

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #66 - 2+ hour episode features Swallow The Sun, Taylor Perkins (Bleeke…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #65 July 9, 2024 2:17:25

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #65 - 2+ hour episode features Stryper, Garth Allen (Jar. / Flybanger …

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Kurt Volker and Douglas Lute Discuss the Upcoming NATO Washington Summit 53:26

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From July 9th to 11th, NATO will hold its historic 75th-anniversary summit in Washington, DC. On the sidelines, CNAS and other think tanks will host the NATO Public Forum. Though the summit will in part be a celebration of the alliance’s enduring success, it also comes at a time when NATO is grappling with numerous challenges. The most pressing iss…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - CANADA DAY SPECIAL 2004 Episode #64 July 1, 2024 3:08:52

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #64 "CANADA DAY SPECIAL 2004" 3 Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Rush, Lee Aaron, Triumph, Empyria, S…

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A Discussion of European Leadership 52:19

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Leadership dynamics in Europe are at a critical juncture. Following the recent European Parliament elections, both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have seen their influence wane, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have emerged stronger. At the same time, a new set of …

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #63 June 25, 2024 3:03:55

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #63 - 3 hour episode features Sólstafir, Jakob Hemström (Oh Hiroshima)…

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Resuscitating Europe's Defense Industry 54:46

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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the attempt of transatlantic partners to provide Kyiv with the weapons systems and ammunition it needs to keep up the fight for the long-haul has renewed focus on the importance of the defense industrial base. Particularly in Europe, the past two years have exposed numerous problems with the defense indus…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - BEST ALBUMS OF 2004 SPECIAL Episode #62 June 18, 2024 2:24:22

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #62 "BEST ALBUMS OF 2004 SPECIAL" 2+ Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Pink Cream 69, Cradle Of Filth,…

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Unpacking the European Parliament Elections 46:13

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Last weekend, voters across the European Union went to the polls to select the next European Parliament. In the run-up to the elections, many observers were focused on the potential for large gains by the far-right, and those projections turned out to be largely accurate, with far-right parties now occupying roughly a quarter of the seats in Parlia…

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The High Stakes of European Security with Thomas Wright at the 2024 CNAS National Security Conference 42:34

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The current moment in the transatlantic relationship is one of high stakes. The United States and its European allies are continuing to grapple with numerous difficulties, including the ongoing war in Ukraine; Russia’s increasing coordination with other adversaries including China, Iran, and North Korea; and an increasing Russian effort to wage hyb…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - FAV EPs SPECIAL Episode #61 June 11, 2024 2:07:29

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #61 "ALL EPs SPECIAL" 2+ Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Alice In Chains, Great White, Rush, In Flam…

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RACHEL BOLAN (Skid Row) DSR Interview #4 February 15, 2024 39:33

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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Richard Fontaine and Hal Brands Discuss the Axis of Upheaval 51:22

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The effects of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are reverberating far beyond Ukraine’s borders. Perhaps most fundamentally, Putin’s invasion has catalyzed deepening cooperation among Russia and its like-minded partners in China, Iran, and North Korea. Cooperation among these four countries was already expanding before 2022, but the war has accelerat…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #60 June 4, 2024 2:23:16

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks - DSR #60 - 2.5 hour episode features Flotsam and Jetsam, Dream Evil, The Hellacopte…

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Georgia's Democracy Crisis 1:09:26

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On 14 May Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial law that requires media and nonprofit groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. The law mirrors a similar law introduced in Russia in 2012, which has been used to crack down on NGOs and other organizations deemed…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #59 May 28, 2024 2:41:59

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Anciients, HENRY DEREK ELIS (Qaalm) Interview Preview + Tr…

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Brussels Sprouts Presents: A Discussion with the Swedish and Estonian Ministers of Defense 1:03:28

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As Russia’s war in Ukraine progresses into its third year, there are questions in some parts of the NATO alliance about how long the West can sustain its support for Kyiv and how the war will actually end. Simultaneously, China and other countries like North Korea and Iran continue to provide support to Russia, and Russia is stepping up hybrid atta…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - LIVE ALBUMS SPECIAL Episode #58 May 21, 2024 4:19:46

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks ALL LIVE ALBUMS 4+ Hour Special - No Band Repeats (excluding bonus tracks) episode features Alice In Chains, Van Halen, …

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The Future of Europe with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Nathalie Tocci 47:23

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On April 25th, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a nearly two-hour-long speech at the Sorbonne that outlined his vision for Europe. In the context of major challenges such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, intensifying economic pressures, and more, Macron warned that “Europe today is mortal” and that “it can die” if Europeans fail to take united…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #57 May 14, 2024 2:15:52

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2+ hour episode features Unleash The Archers, Battle Beast, Soen, Gary Moore, Airbag…

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OLI PETERS (Archspire) & JULIEN TRUCHAN (Benighted) DSR Interview #3 March 14, 2024 27:29

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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Russian Influence on the Upcoming EU Elections 57:31

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While the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine over the past two years, Moscow has continued its attempts to use other, nonmilitary tools to pursue its aggressive foreign policy objectives. Western democracies have been an important target of Russian malign influence. Particularly as both the European Union a…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #56 May 7, 2024 2:22:34

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Testament, Laura Lee Shultz (Down The Lees - Interview Pre…

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Taking the Temperature of China’s Relationship with the United States and Europe 51:17

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On Sunday, May 5th, Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin his first trip to Europe in five years. On this trip, Xi will make a high-profile two-day visit to France, where he is likely to encourage President Emmanuel Macron to continue pursuing an independent path from the United States regarding relations with Beijing. Xi will also make stops in …

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - 1st Anniversary Show Episode #55 April 30, 2024 2:14:09

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2+ hour episode features Mötley Crüe, Sebastian Bach, Armored Saint, *DOUG ALDRICH I…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #54 April 23, 2024 2:15:13

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Extreme, Lee Aaron (Interview Preview + Tracks), Amon Amar…

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MARK KENDALL (Great White) DSR Interview #2 January 12, 2024 33:05

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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