🎤 Hosts of the hottest multi-national culture podcast in Okinawa! 🌟 Transforming how you experience the ins and outs from Japan. Join the movement! Available on All Podcast Platforms 🎧 #Okinawa #IslandVibes #TuneInNow #worldwide #almostfamous #hiphop #podcast #comedy #funny
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Make Sure you Tune into the hottest show on air. The only American Talk Show in Okinawa Japan, where we discuss sex, love, relationships, culture differences, military lifestyle, hot topics, current events & More ! All episodes are recorded at the 76.1 FM Koza radio station every Saturday at 7pm Tokyo Standard Time. Connect with the hosts of the show on IG @theheatokinawa @kingtakeshii @jennfromjapan @emiri_kuwae @losatv @wil_make_it @m_hiestand
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okinawa Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nahilnaseer
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Bringing you the latest in science and tech from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), in English.
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Research on Okinawa with my partner Jing Ai Cover art photo provided by JJ Ying on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jjying
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An entertaining story time station from the perspective of an aging (self admitted!) mentally ill, disabled hipster. I’m trying self improvement through becoming a hippy. I’m a fledgling circus aerialist, reiki practitioner, and Okinawa Kenpo karate student. Feeling like an alien on an internet full of millenials.
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In this podcast, philosopher and cognitive scientist Dr. Mark M. James talks to guests about the intersection between cognitive science, culture, health, well-being, technology and design. The podcast is hosted in association with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.
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Okinawa, JP based trash talking podcast and other garbage for your viewing and listening bliss (CAUTION BEWARE OF INSULTS) New episode almost every week!
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Shady J is a Drum and Bass DJ from Indiana who is currently residing in Okinawa, Japan. His sets include new and old Techstep and Neurofunk with the occasional Tearout, Liquid, and scratching. He began dj'ing Happy Hardcore in 2000 before transitioning into Techstep Drum and Bass in 2001. He's been doing Drum and Bass ever since. He's been known to also play Electro House, Hip Hop, 90s, Trap, and Dubstep. He’s been producing since 2016. #drumandbass #techstep #neurofunk
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Veterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.
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TOTEM TRAXX is a Japanese indie label derived from the indoor RAVE and launched by DO SHOCK BOOZE in 2010. TOTEM may be a supernatural worship in which each group or person experiences a supernatural relationship with specific music, Mother Nature, flora and fauna, or extraterrestrial civilizations, and wishes to receive special powers and blessings. Now we embark on a journey to discover new energies yet to be discovered in an encounter of electronic tribal dance, Jungle flavors and DUB, co ...
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Recordings from day to day sound encounters
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The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where th ...
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This is for Japanese class Cover art photo provided by Yu Kato on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yukato
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Download behind the scenes features, previews, and more. THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. The series explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history - a worldwide catastrophe that touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America - and demonstrate ...
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A DCAU comic book podcast
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From stories about decorated generals to incredible warfare tactics, Mike Guardia, internationally recognized and award-winning author and military historian, joins Big Blend Radio every first Monday to discuss all things military.
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A weekly look at the lesser-seen side of the trains, history and culture of the world's most interesting city
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A Lil fun for now ya dig.
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A podcast dedicated to the military history of the 20th century, done unconventionally. For episode suggestions and comments email me at acenturyatwar@gmail.com
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Menion (AKA Rob) joins the discussion and lays bare his thoughts on life and role-playing games.
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We are a constitutional Libertarian/conservative BLOG and PODCAST website. We encourage thoughtful debate and espouse constitutional principles and liberty. Libertybombs.com always in defense of liberty.
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Get the Good and the Bad of Healing 100% any health condition, from the inside out, using body chemistry and simple laws of health.
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The Library Channel serves as a conduit to the UC San Diego Library’s many outreach activities and events, ranging from author talks, faculty lectures, and special events, to concerts, film screenings, and behind-the-scenes interviews with students, librarians, and friends and supporters. Visit: uctv.tv/library-channel
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Welcome to the Almost Crunchy podcast! Tune in every Monday for a new episode where we will be chatting about how to live a healthy lifestyle without the feeling of overwhelm and our journeys of seeking simplicity over perfection!
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Looking beneath the surface of Japan. We talk to Japan Times journalists and guests about current events and trends in Japan.
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A weekly late night music show exploring the airy, atmospheric, ambient side of all the genres you love, and all the genres you didn't know you loved! It's like a warm embrace for the ears and the soul! Hosted by Calvin Williams, Lush Vibes Radio airs live every Tuesday night from 11pm to 1am eastern time on radiofreebrooklyn.org, and archives here the following Monday.
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Mike and Matt dive into their passion - Japan’s convenience stores, known as conbini. From canned coffee to fried chicken to seasonal one-offs, we’ll be hitting you with the biggest news across the conbini landscape. conbiniboys.substack.com
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Join me in the journey of understanding this game we play called LIFE. Although it's nothing like the board game, every individual person is striving to achieve something, whether trivial or significant. AND I'm here to talk about it all with a few good friends of mine. Music, Trends, Philosophy, Relationships, Technology, Society, Culture.. the whole damn nine. However, If you're looking for Political talk, this is NOT the place. Good Vibes, Good People ONLY. Support this podcast: https://p ...
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Ride the Tiger - 騎虎之勢
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A Podcast that is kinda, sorta about military kids. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshanonshow/support
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Jacob Daniel, Calvin Mingione and other LP and Mises Caucus organizers in the state of PA sit down with various guests, both from within and outside of the liberty movement to discuss politics, culture and current events. We hope to inspire people through these conversations to become active in their communities and to help set the world free. It's up to us, let's take human action together.
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Like news but better. Award nominated writer Kale Brock, who's credits also include Filmmaker (The Gut Movie, 2017) & TV Presenter (Network Ten, BCM), shares the latest news in the health space with special guests from all over the globe. Filmed & recorded in studio in Sydney, Australia, Brock's sharp analysis & quick, self-deprecating wit will shift your perspective faster than a magnesium oxide bowel flush. Sitting loosely in the 'Fitness & Nutrition" category, The Roast will analyse socie ...
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The Marines on Okinawa:Sugar Loaf Hill, and Beyond--Okinawa Part 3 with Jon Parshall - Episode 420
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This week Seth and Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall get into the US Marine Corps side of the campaign ashore for Okinawa. The team begins their coverage, fittingly, at the beginning of the month of May 1945 and talk about the situation as it stands ashore at the beginning of the month before getting into the early fighting against the Awacha Pocket…
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Cpl Kenneth Wells, USMC, World War II, Okinawa
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Kenneth Wells was planning to join the U.S. Navy in World War II but the U.S. Marine Corps recruiter at the office told him he was joining the Marines instead. And so he did. His background as an athlete and working on the family farm helped Wells do well in boot camp. Soon he would be halfway around the world, fighting in some of the toughest comb…
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Col. Aaron Cunningham, USMC, Iraq, Battle of Fallujah
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Aaron Cunningham started thinking seriously about military service after watching Operation Desert Storm unfold in 1991, the year he graduated from high school. He began college without being sure of military service. Now, Col. Cunningham is retired after 29 years of service. But the service that he is most proud of is serving as commander of Alpha…
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Captain Bill Toti will be keynote speaker on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024 at 10 am, at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. The event will be held at the Pantherium outdoor theater. It's free and open to the public. Hope to see you there. Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to I…
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The Invasion of Okinawa: Cactus, Kakazu, and Hacksaw Ridge with Jon Parshall - Episode 419
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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall and the three amigos take on the US Army's portion of the early fight for Okinawa. the guys break down the slugfest at Cactus Ride, Kakazu Ridge, and Hacksaw Ridge, digging into the stories of the heroics at each location diving into the stories of Medal of Honor recipients, Desmond Doss,…
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Episode 38 : TOTEMIX with Sancho Meiso Chaya Techno Live set, Japan
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Hello hello, how low? tribes!We'd like to bring you guys our 38th TOTEMIX radio show with Sancho Meiso Chaya's latest live set.Sancho Meiso Chaya - BiographySancho Meiso Chaya is a dub/experimental music project by Shin Sasama. His musical career began in the 90s as a saxophone player in a roots dub band called Cultivator(http://www.discogs.com/art…
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Capt. Vincent 'Bill' Purple, U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II
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Vincent "Bill" Purple joined the U.S. Army Air Corps following the Japense attack on Pearl Harbor. Like most young men interested in joining the Air Corps, he wanted to be a fighter pilot. But the Army had different plans. Soon Purple was training on multi-engine planes in preparation for being a B-17 Bomber pilot. He was deployed to England as par…
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Operation ICEBERG-The Invasion of Okinawa Part 1 with Jon Parshall - Episode 418
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This week Seth and Bill welcome good buddy Jon Parshall to discuss the planning and setup for the last great invasion of World War II, the invasion of Okinawa. In this episode the guys get deep into the weeds discussing the origins of the campaign, the American plans for invasion, and the Japanese plans for defense. Japanese General Ushijima, Gener…
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43H 10.12.24 AB2024 Mixtape by DJ KookieMonsterAv DJ KookieMonster
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Cpl Frank Wright, USMC, World War II, Hand-to-Hand Fighting on Guam
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Frank Wright joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942, when he was just 16 years old. Before long, he became one of the famed Marine Raiders. After deploying first to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Wright contracted malaria and had to spend time recovering. After that, he was part of Marine landings on many different islands in the Pacific, includ…
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Big Ben-The Story of USS Franklin-Episode 417
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This week Seth and Bill take a look at one of the most famous stories of survival and bravery in all of World War II, the story of the USS Franklin. On March 19, 1945 aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) better known as Big Ben, was hit by one or two bombs dropped by a Japanese Judy dive bomber. In the ensuing inferno and chaos that followed, more…
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RR2024 Wedding Mix Tape - 43G 10.4.24
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RR2024 Wedding Mix Tape - 43G 10.4.24 by DJ KookieMonsterAv DJ KookieMonster
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Maj. Gen. Clayton Hutmacher, U.S. Army, USMC, Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan
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Clayton Hutmacher enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1978. Six years later he jumped at the chance to go to Army flight school and pursue a career in special operations. He would later see action in Panama, Desert Storm, and in both Iraq and Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Maj. Gen. Hutmacher shar…
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Operation MEETINGHOUSE-The Firebombing of Tokyo - Episode 416
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This week Seth and Bill take a deep, and horrifying, dive into Mission number 40 from the Marianas and 21st Bomber Command, codenamed Operation MEETINGHOUSE. The raid that occurred on the night of March 10, 1945, was the single deadliest air raid in all of human history. Faced with failure after failure and the mounting pressure of a Japanese Home …
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Cmdr. Porter Halyburton, U.S. Navy, Vietnam, POW Part 2
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In the first half of our conversation with retired U.S. Navy Commander Porter Halyburton, we learned about the day he was shot down over North Vietnam, how he was captured and tortured, and the bond he formed with fellow POW Fred Cherry. Today, Halyburton explains the biggest shock of all during his imprisonment, how the prisoners kept their morale…
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The Strategic Bombing Campaign Over Japan with James Scott-Episode 415
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This week Seth and Bill welcome back historian James Scott to talk about the strategic bombing campaign over Japan. The guys get into the roots of strategic bombing, discussing Billy Mitchell, Duohet, Hap Arnold and the B-29. Moving west, the guys dissect the first few months of the campaign against Japan, taking a look at 21st Bomber Command's fir…
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| EPISODE 12 | "Protect your Insanity" #story #podcast #funny
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Ever wondered what happens when you mix military discipline with Okinawa's nightlife? Buckle up for "Late Night Adventures at Black Moon," where we recount wild stories of the Okinawa nightlife scene. Hear about a DUI debacle and the unexpected help from my former commander as well as our founding friendship with Hiroshi. This chapter is an emotion…
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| EPISODE 11 | “Money Don't Care Who Threw the Party” #funny #comedy #pdiddy
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Ever wondered how the entertainment industry protects its own, even when faced with undeniable evidence of wrongdoing? Join us on this eye-opening episode of YBZ Podcast as we celebrate heartfelt birthday shout-outs, including a special Mother’s Day wish for our co-host Denise, before shifting gears to a serious discussion on the video evidence con…
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| EPISODE 10 | “Cottonballs!?!” #funny #comedy
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#podcast #japan #ybzthepodcast #youtube #contentcreator #funny #comedy We kicked off this episode on a hilariously chaotic note, dealing with some unexpected technical mishaps and then diving headfirst into stories about our friend Frank's latest shenanigans. From his epic cotton ball adventures to his culinary disasters, Frank never ceases to make…
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Cmdr. Porter Halyburton, U.S. Navy, Vietnam, POW Part 1
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Porter Halyburton was born in Florida and grew up in North Carolina. After college, he got married and joined the U.S. Navy with a clear goal of becoming a naval aviator. He got his wish, flying the F-4. Shortly after becoming a new father, he was deployed to Vietnam in May of 1965. He wouldn't come home for more than seven years. In this edition o…
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Tailhookers Over Tokyo-Carrier Raids on the Home Islands with Jon Parshall-Episode 414
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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall to talk about the first American carrier raids on the Japanese Home Islands since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942. In February 1945, just before Iwo Jima, Task Force 58 under the command of Marc Mitscher sails to within 60 miles of Honshu to launch the first US Navy carrier raids against…
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Ron DiFrancesco, 9/11 Terrorist Attack Survivor, World Trade Center
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Ron DiFrancesco moved to the New York City area in 2000 to take an investment job with a firm based in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. He was already at work on September 11, 2001, when the first plane hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists struck the North Tower. People working in the South Tower were immediately told their building was fine a…
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The Ace Race 1944-45 with John Bruning - Episode 413
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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend John Bruning to wrap up the discussion on the great Ace Race in the Pacific during World War II. The trio gets into a discussion on one of the fieriest leaders of the Pacific theater, P-47 Thunderbolt ace, Neel Kearby, and his 348th Fighter Group. n The guys break down Kearby's "freelancing" fighter …
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DJKM Presents The Bad Habit MixTape 090824
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Preview of tracks from my upcoming Maxi-Single for my song "Bad Habit".Av DJ KookieMonster
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LtCol Rob Riggle, USMC, 9/11, Ground Zero
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In 2022, we presented the oral history of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle, who later became famous as an actor and comedian. Riggle told us all about his service in Kosovo and Afghanistan and how his time in the service was a huge asset in his pursuit of a career in show business. During that interview, Riggle also mentioned being a USMC reser…
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Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412
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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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Two Hispanic US Military Heroes to Know About
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia honors two Hispanic US Military Heroes, Alfred Velazquez Rascon and Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez. ALFRED VELAZQUEZ RASCON is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel. In 2000, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a medic …
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SGT David Rodriguez, U.S. Army, Vietnam
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David Rodriguez has a legacy of military service in his family, but his real motivation for joining the Army was to move on from working in the family business of farming. Soon he was off to Ft. Lewis, Washington, for basic training. He was then trained as a combat engineer. By late 1966, he was off to Vietnam. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicl…
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Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode 411
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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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PFC Ernie Mogor, U.S. Army, World War II
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Ernie Mogor wanted to join the U.S. Navy during World War II but he was rejected for being colorblind. He then chose the Army over the Marines and was soon off for "vigorous" infantry training. He became very proficient with the M-1 rifle, only for the Army to have him switch to a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) not long before he was sent into comb…
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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2 with Jon Parshall-Episode 410
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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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MSgt. John Dailey, USMC Special Operations, Afghanistan, Iraq
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John Dailey remembers the day he decided to become a U.S. Marine. He was a young boy at a U.S. bicentennial parade in 1976. When he saw the Marine in dress uniform, he was hooked. Eleven years later, fresh out of high school, Dailey enlisted in the Marines. Soon he was guarding the U.S. embassy in Hungary while the Iron Curtain was teetering and la…
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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 1 with Jon Parshall-Episode 409
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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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OIST scientist visits Antarctica as part of a global leadership initiative
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In our latest OIST podcast episode, science communicator Merle Naidoo talks to Prof. Síle Nic Chormaic, head of OIST’s Light-Matter Interactions for Quantum Technologies Unit. She joined the sixth cohort of Team Homeward Bound, spending 20 intense days of learning and networking on board the vessel Island Sky. Prof. Nic Chormaic explains how she se…
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Cpl. Darren Walton, USMC Reconnaissance, Vietnam, Part 2
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In last week's edition of "Veterans Chronicles," U.S. Marine Corps veteran Darren Walton told us about his role on a seven-man reconnaissance team in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He explained his role of point man, what the team's most common objectives were, and how life and death decisions had to be made within seconds. He also described how the jungl…
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The Sea is Trying to Kill You-Halsey's Typhoons with Jon Parshall - Episode 408
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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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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, focuses on the Battle of Okinawa. Codenamed "Operation Iceberg," the Battle of Okinawa was the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War. It was fought on the island of Okinawa by US Army and US Marine Corps forces against the Imperial …
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Cpl. Darren Walton, USMC Reconnaissance, Vietnam, Part 1
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Darren Walton grew up north of San Francisco and stood out as a distance runner in high school. When he found out he would soon be drafted into the U.S. Army, Walton joined the Marine Corps, intending to be part ofthe track team. Things did not turn out that way, and Walton was soon undergoing all sorts of elite special forces training and eventual…
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Allied Prisoners of War of the Japanese-Episode 407
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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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Col. Frank Cohn, U.S. Army, WWII, Holocaust Survivor Part 2
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Last week, we began sharing the story of Col. Frank Cohn, U.S. Army (Ret.). He told us about growing up in a Jewish family in Nazi Germany, how his family fled to the U.S. after Kristallnacht in 1938, and how he was drafted into the Army after turning 18 years old in 1943. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Cohn continues his story of servic…
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The Cabanatuan Raid-Episode 406
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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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195: Kabukicho: Tokyo's 'stadium of desire'
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What do street-kid influencers, fantasy boyfriends and around 280 bars crammed into six allies have in common? They are all a part of Kabukicho, an area of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward that is either a tourist trap or sleazy red-light district depending on who you ask. This week, join us to hear stories from one of Japan's most infamous neighborhoods. Hos…
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Originally aired July 16th, 2024 Playlist: Paul Hardcastle - "Rainforest" Kenny G - "Midnight Motion" The Jets - "Crush On You" Rufus - "Do You Love What You Feel" Mary Jane Girls - "Candy Man" Deniece Williams - "Let's Hear It for the Boy" Billy Ocean - "Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down)" Change - "The Glow of Love" Midnight Star - "Midas Touch" Peb…
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Col. Frank Cohn, U.S. Army, WWII, Holocaust Survivor Part 1
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Frank Cohn was born in Breslau, germany in 1925. His Jewish family lived very comfortably there. But soon anti-Semitiam was on the rise, even before Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933. Within a few years, his family fled to the U.S. and within a few more years, Cohn would be at war against his homeland. In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," we …
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Japanese Atrocities in Manila with James Scott-Episode 405
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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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Episode 299: Live from Okinawa, Japan - Week 2
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Originally aired July 9th, 2024 Playlist: DJ Mitsu The Beats - "Skylight" Tatsuro Yamashita - "Kiska" Rickie-G - "am08:59" Jing Teng - "One Day" IN-SIST - "I miss you" SOUTH BLUE - "ORANGE" WST - "Waiting for the waves (THE CHIKURA UMI BASE CAMP Remix Ver)" Yuji Ohno - "Melting Spot" Hikaru Utada - "Automatic (2024 Mix)" JUNKO OHASHI - "Telephone N…
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Special Episode: Flying the Hump in the CBI with Caroline Alexander
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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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Capt. Dick Nelms, U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II
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Dick Nelms was fascinated by flight at an early age. Born just five years after the end of World War I, he still vividly remembers what an event it was to see a plane in the sky when he was a child. Not long after the U.S. entered World War II, Nelms volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would eventually pilot or co-pilot 35 missions aboard a…
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