Queen of Battle

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Hey Queen of Battle listeners! Get ready for a spooky new adventure! JHP Fiction is thrilled to announce our upcoming paranormal audio drama, Happy Medium. Meet Helen Polly, an autistic psychic medium with a unique approach to ghost hunting. Armed with her loyal giant dog and the sassy spirit of a deceased drag queen, she travels the US solving ghostly murders. But watch out, because a determined gumshoe is hot on her trail! This Halloween, prepare to be captivated by a thrilling mystery filled with humor and heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Narrated by Layla Fatima | music: Sanctuary by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Cadence "Hail 'O Infantry" performed by the cast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Warning: sexual assault references. Nine months deployed. Lopez gets tested; Rick brings good news; Dower becomes unhinged; Big Sis exacts justice; Rodriguez provides cover fire. Flashback. The original six recruits meet at the Fort Benning reception center. Cast: Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Ash Sparks, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, J Hazen, Jenn Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. If you enjoyed this show please make sure to leave a review. Reviews help more Veteran-Created shows like this one get produced. Also, don't forget to share this show with friends and family. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website for cast photos, history, and more. Transcript. Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Aggressive Electro Cyberpunk | Hidden by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | Snowfall by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ----- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

21 weeks deployed. Dower meets with the Lt for a sitrep on the war; Natsumi and White discuss fears; another patrol, but this time more than a sprain; Rick and Dower have words; Natsumi treats a patient. Cast: J Hazen, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, Layla Fatima. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. More Queen of Battle info here. Transcript. Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Warning: suggestion of sexual assault. 18 weeks deployed (continued). White has a tense conversation with Dower; Big Sis shares a personal tragedy; Dower and Lopez have an altercation; White confronts the enemy; Lopez gets upsetting news; First Sergeant Rodriguez interrupts an impromptu party; Dougherty reveals some hidden talents. Cast: Stephanie Kirves, J. Hazen, Latonya Gray, Tyler Jach, Stuart Parks II, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Hannah Milon, Jenn Alvarez. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. Standout quote: "¿Donde está mi Sniper?" More info. Transcript. Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Reverie by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Queen of Battle Hiphop 2 by Nicole Alvarez | NicoleReactsUp Happy Birthday To You by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

18 weeks deployed. Reports tell of further hindrances for the allies; Rick brings gifts for the squad; Natsumi gives a class on hygiene which gets a little out of control. Cast: Latonya Gray, Layla Fatima, Tyler Jach, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Stuart Parks II, Nicole Alvarez, Ash Sparks, Hannah Milon, J. Hazen. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info. Transcript. Music credit: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

12 weeks deployed. The women have stationed themselves in an old schoolhouse. Questions linger about Alphabet's passing; Rodriguez, now the unit's First Sergeant, updates the troops on the war situation and a new guest; Dower and Rodriguez discuss the increasing uncertainties of the war. 16 weeks deployed. The squad takes its first casualty; the sorely-missed Medic finally arrives, as well as an interesting guest, who has a tête-à-tête with Natsumi. Cast: Layla Fatima, Latonya Gray, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, J. Hazen, Jenn Alavarez, Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Ash Sparks, Stuart Parks II. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here. Transcript. Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Felicity by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Season 1 finale. Week 14, continued. The recruits graduate and are now Infantry soldiers. Lt Adams gives an update about deployment; questions persist regarding Alphabet; White gets a surprise. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina, Ash Sparks. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More of all things Queen of Battle. Transcript. Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Week 13, continued. Three of the recruits enjoy some liberty at a local bar; Lopez (with a little liquid courage) opens up about her past; Dougherty really likes beer; the following morning there is a problem with Alphabet. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. For more about this show, visit our website. Transcript. Music credit:  Ceremonial Dance by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Week 12 of Infantry training. Night at the machine gun position where Natsumi discusses a recurring dream and Big Sis admits fears of going to war. Week 13 of Infantry training. Final inspection and a first meeting with a new character, Lt. Adams, the Platoon Leader; the recruits get disquieting news about sister companies and are given some freedom; Big Sis has a heart-to-heart with Alphabet. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. || For more about this show, visit queenofbattlepodcast.com || Transcript. Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Week 10 of Infantry training. The recruits experience a dressing-down at Reveille and get informed about a new conflict; Dougherty is missing part of her uniform; White has concerns about DS Dower; Big Sis has an upsetting encounter with a Drill Sergeant; Alphabet has an odd discussion with a Drill Sergeant. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here. Transcript. Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Week 3 of Infantry training. The women complete a long road march; Natsumi receives an interesting item in her care package; Lopez talks about her fiance; Alphabet has an extra item in her locker. Week 7 of Infantry Training (FTX). While occupying a machine gun position, White and Natsumi discuss life before the army. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here. Transcript. Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support

Flash forward. A small reunion takes place at a familiar watering hole, The Hollow Leg. Present day, and Day 1 of Infantry training: Six new women recruits meet their Drill Sergeants in a not-so-cuddly way. They begin Basic Infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cast: Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, Stephanie Kirves, Jenn Alvarez, J. Hazen, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here. Transcript. Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan, Alleyway by J Hazen (garage band). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support