Podcasts about Bastogne

In this episode, we turn our attention to the final months of the war in Europe and one of the Allied armies' most famous and controversial commanders, General George S. Patton. At the start of 1945, Patton's Third Army was fighting on Germany's western frontier in the aftermath of the Battle of the Bulge. Having played a crucial role in relieving the besieged town of Bastogne, Patton now faced the challenge of maintaining the Allied advance through difficult winter conditions as the Western Allies prepared for the final offensive into the heart of the Third Reich. Joining me is Kevin Hymel to discuss Patton during these decisive months of the war. Kevin is the author of Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, the concluding volume of his acclaimed three part biography of Patton. Drawing on Patton's wartime diaries, personal correspondence, and extensive archival research, the book offers fresh insights into the general's leadership, character, and conduct of operations during the closing stages of the conflict. Kevin is also the co host of the excellent podcast World War 2 Live alongside historian John McManus, which is well worth a listen for anyone interested in the Second World War. Together, we explore Patton's role in the Allied advance into Germany, his relationship with senior commanders, the challenges faced by Third Army, and how his actions in 1945 shaped both his wartime reputation and enduring legacy.

Episode Notes To open up Part 9 of the series, Rob talks to Rudy Tata and Tim Penkala about their uncle Alex Penkala and his legacy, who was a member of Easy Company who lost his life in Bastogne.

Since it's Memorial Day, I'm tipping a cap to veterans. And I've got another doubleheader in episode #741, with the bulk of the show devoted to Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (where American soldiers battle Somalis in 1993 Mogadishu), then there's a short bit at the end about William Wellman's Battleground (where American grunts take on the Nazis during the Battle Of The Bulge in WWII). Both films won technical Oscars and are intense, apolitical war stories. Appropriate for Heroes Month, you just fight for your fellow soldiers. Black Hawk Down stars the likes of Hartnett and McGregor, but we've also got well-known character actors like Sizemore, Fichtner and Shepard...not to mention up-and-comers like Bloom, Hardy and a super-cool Bana. So look out for your buddy as I talk about movies set in the Moag and Bastogne. Subscribe to this podcast in your application. Rate my show and jot down a little review too. The email option is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com." Twitter is "@moviefiend51" and Bluesky is "ryan-ellis." If you like Letterboxd, look for "RyanHYES."

G'day legends and welcome to Roadside short - a bite size Racing wrap up that'll keep you up to speed with the peloton and results, anytime and anywhere.  Pogacar get's pushed to his limit by the young Paul Seixas and Demi Vollering makes a statement winning her third LBL.  - -  Roadside is brought to you by JOIN Cycling - the #1 cycling tool that sets you up with dynamic and flexible training plans based on your goal, availability and training history.   Test JOIN now 30 days for FREE with no signup and see if you can out train Jet or Tom! Head to http://join.cc/roadside and level up your fitness in a sustainable and real world manner.   The Roadside Cycling Show is also supported by FE Sports, the home of premier cycling brands and products such as Wahoo, Pirelli, 100%, Campagnolo and more. Check out their range now - https://www.fesports.com.au/Shop/c_230/Products   Roadside loves SOCIETY CYCLING! Society produce quality cycling apparel made for your everyday rider and keen club racers. Society are committed to making every piece better than the last in their tireless pursuit of perfection. Head to https://www.societycycling.com and use code ROADSIDE15 for 15% off all full priced products.   Roadside has been supported by Zwift for over 4 years. It is the only indoor cycling training platform with a real community and where your indoor training and racing comes to life.   Need a trainer? Try the all-new Zwift Ride - zwiftinc.sjv.io/55gL11   Head to https://www.zwift.com/ to start your free 14-day trial today.

Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional bicycle racing as well as our own cycling exploits.  Randy is racing the Giro d' Sardinia and has completed two stages so far sitting in 2nd place overall after the individual time trial.  Dean traveled to Belgium and spent Saturday at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Team Presentation and was at the start and finish of the LBL men's and women's races.  Dean interviewed the two Americans in the women's race and also talked to Alan Hatherly of Team Jayco AlUla.  

Tadej Pogačar danes brani zmago na enodnevni klasiki Liege–Bastogne–Liege. Rokometaši Celja so v evropskem pokalu včeraj igrali z Ohridom.

Welcome to ROADSIDE presented by Zwift!    In today's episode, Tom and Jet preview the 4th monument of the season, Liege Bastogne Liege, the climbers monument! The boys unpack the Pogacar, Sexias & Remco battle that will no doubt unfold on Sunday and put some heat on Vollering to take responsibility if she wants to become a 3-time winner of LBL! -  -  Roadside is brought to you by JOIN Cycling - the #1 cycling tool that sets you up with dynamic and flexible training plans based on your goal, availability and training history.   Test JOIN now 30 days for FREE with no signup and see if you can out train Jet or Tom! Head to http://join.cc/roadside and level up your fitness in a sustainable and real world manner.   Roadside x Join Punters Club - https://app.join.cc/links/groups/NDI2NjU=   The Roadside Cycling Show is also supported by FE Sports, the home of premier cycling brands and products such as Wahoo, Pirelli, 100%, Campagnolo and more. Check out their range now - https://www.fesports.com.au/Shop/c_230/Products   Roadside loves SOCIETY CYCLING! Society produce quality cycling apparel made for your everyday rider and keen club racers. Society are committed to making every piece better than the last in their tireless pursuit of perfection. Head to https://www.societycycling.com and use code ROADSIDE15 for 15% off all full priced products.   Roadside has been supported by Zwift for over 4 years. It is the only indoor cycling training platform with a real community and where your indoor training and racing comes to life.   Need a trainer? Try the all-new Zwift Ride - zwiftinc.sjv.io/55gL11   Head to https://www.zwift.com/ to start your free 14-day trial today.

Episode Notes Jay Cluitt of The Con Air Podcast, the Deep Blue Sea Podcast and Life Vs Film is back with Rob as the men deal with the challenges of Bastogne, including a mysterious horse and Luger.

Une silhouette immédiatement reconnaissable, un look à nul autre pareil : Prince, dans les années 80, c'est ça. Mieux : Prince est les années 80. Parce qu'au fond, qui mieux que lui incarne cette décennie de folie vestimentaire, capillaire et musicale ?C'est vrai que cette décennie est fascinante à vivre au quotidien. De New York à Bruxelles, on a tous cette impression enthousiasmante de vivre une modernité que la génération précédente n'avait vue que dans des romans ou des séries de science-fiction. Depuis 1980, le futur entre dans les maisons : les consoles de jeux vidéo, le câble et ses vingt chaînes de télé, le CD, le baladeur, les cassettes vidéo, vous vous rendez compte ? Des films à la maison, qu'on peut regarder quand on veut. C'est gigantesque.Et puis il y a le look. Ça aussi, ça change tout. Pour les grands frères ou les grandes sœurs, s'habiller en hippie ou en punk à Bastogne ou à Morlanwelz quelques années plus tôt, il fallait du courage. Dans les années 80, tout à coup, on peut se fringuer comme Madonna, ou se coiffer comme Sarah Connor dans Terminator, sans que tout le piétonnier de la rue de la Montagne, à Charleroi, se retourne sur vous, le samedi après-midi.Et ça, on le doit à un artiste comme Prince.Et oui, car il a commencé à la fin des années 70. À l'époque, dans la musique noire américaine, on s'habille en cosmonaute doré façon Jacksons ou Earth, Wind & Fire. Prince, lui, c'est autre chose. Un mélange inédit. Ni tout à fait noir, ni tout à fait blanc, ni funk, ni rock, ni homme, ni femme, ni sage, ni correct. On dirait que ce garçon a trouvé son centre de gravité entre l'Amérique et l'Europe, donc quelque part au milieu de l'Atlantique. Et il y a plus de 4.000 mètres d'eau, là-dessous. De quoi fabriquer du vraiment pas banal dans la plus totale solitude.Et en plus, self made man, et self tout court pout puisque Prince enregistre ses disques seul. Oui, c'est écrit dessus : écrit, composé, produit et interprété par Prince. Et la musique ? Pareil. On n'a jamais entendu ça. Un mélange de musique noire et blanche. Si Jimi Hendrix avait eu dix ans de moins, il se serait peut-être appelé Prince.Et il y a encore un plus, car Prince danse comme personne, mieux que James Brown, et il provoque sans forcer, pulvérisant le politiquement correct avec un naturel confondant.Évidemment, avec un tel pedigree, on ne touche pas le grand public immédiatement. Ça balance du seau d'eau froide. En 1980, Prince vend encore surtout aux branchés, même s'ils sont nombreux. Pourtant, quand on réécoute ses premiers albums aujourd'hui, on se dit que tout y était déjà. Comme un pétard qui n'attend plus qu'une allumette, comme le dit la chanson de Bashung sortie à la même époque. Une allumette qui va être quatre ans plus tard allumée par de la pluie, il n'y avait que lui pour imaginer ça. La preuve ; elle est pourpre.

Episode Notes Jay Cluitt of The Con Air Podcast, the Deep Blue Sea Podcast and Life Vs Film returns with Rob to discuss the beginning of Part 6 where we find out what's going on in Bastogne.

Episode Notes For the Opening Interview of Part 6 of the series, Rob talks to Bruce McKenna, writer of 3 episodes of Band of Brothers as well as the head writer and one of the producers of The Pacific to learn more about the process of creating an episode like Episode Six- Bastogne.

La Doyenne. Den gamle dame. Liege-Bastogne-Liege har flere år på bagen end nogen af de øvrige monumenter.I denne episode i Bagerstops monument-gennemgang kan du komme helt tæt på løbet i de smukke, og forræderiske, Ardenner i Vallonien, Belgien.Jakob Fuglsang, tidligere vinder af løbet, Brian Holm og Bastian Emil Goldschmidt er klar til fortælle dig om det benhårde monument her i Bagerstop.Support the show

Episode Notes As Rob finishes off the week with Lee Colley, movie fan extraordinaire and actor, the men of Easy encounter numerous staggering zombies coming out of Bastogne, including one very prominent one.

Episode Notes Rob returns with Lee Colley, movie fan extraordinaire, as the men get the order to move on towards Bastogne.

In deze aflevering van Verhalen van het Zadel fiets ik van Melines naar Wiltz: een relatief korte etappe in kilometers, maar met genoeg heuvelmeters om je benen wakker te houden.Na een ijskoude nacht op de camping warm ik op bij een houtkachel, een glas rode wijn en een gastvrije campingeigenaresse – het soort ontmoetingen dat zo'n reis kleur geeft.Onderweg ontdek ik wat ik noem de “filosofie van de heuvel”: niet de planning of het horloge bepaalt het tempo, maar het landschap. Ik sta op als ik uitgeslapen ben, eet als ik honger heb en laat de klimmen het ritme van de dag aangeven. Via La Roche-en-Ardenne en het plateau rond Bastogne rol ik uiteindelijk ongemerkt Luxemburg binnen – geen slagboom, geen bord, alleen weer een volgende klim en dan ineens: “Ja hoor, je bent al even in Luxemburg.”In deze aflevering hoor je:hoe een simpele campingbar met houtkachel, wijn en nootjes voelt als pure luxewaarom de heuvels je dwingen om de automatische piloot van alledag los te latenhoe het is om een grens over te steken zonder groot moment, maar mét veel kleinepraktische lessen over ontbijten, proviand en tempo houden in heuvelachtig terreinLees en zie de foto' s-link

Dominick Critelli was born in Italy and came to the United States as a child. He was 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and launched the U.S. into World War II. Critelli became an airplane mechanic as part of the U.S. Army's 95th infantry Division. In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Critelli tells us what the toughest part of basic training was for him and how his sergeant handled his complaint. He also shares what it was like arriving at Utah Beach not long after D-Day operations and the moment of engineering inspiration that took place that day and likely saved many lives.Critelli then details his role at the Battle of the Bulge, including how he flew over American soldiers, who were surrounded by the Germans, and dropped ammunition, weapons, food, and other supplies to help them hold those positions.Finally, Critelli, who is 104 years old, shares his secrets to longevity and his long love of playing the saxophone. He recently played the national anthem on his soprano sax at a National Hockey League game.

Quel est le point commun entre la Rue Neuve, une prison, un billet de 200 euros et la commune d'Oupeye ? Le Monopoly. Mais pas n'importe lequel. La commune a décidé de lancer son propre jeu, entièrement personnalisé, avec un objectif clair : mettre en avant les acteurs économiques, culturels et historiques locaux.Sur ce Monopoly version Oupeye, une cinquantaine de commerçants, d'entrepreneurs et de lieux emblématiques prennent place sur le plateau. Les rues, les repères historiques et les symboles de la commune remplacent les traditionnelles cases parisiennes. Une manière ludique de valoriser le territoire, de renforcer le sentiment d'appartenance et de faire parler des commerces locaux autrement qu'à travers une campagne classique.Oupeye n'est pas un cas isolé. En Belgique, plusieurs villes ont déjà sauté le pas : Liège, Bastogne ou encore le circuit de Spa-Francorchamps disposent de leur propre version. La SNCB aussi. Un investissement qui peut être conséquent : à Bastogne, par exemple, on parle d'environ 90 000 euros pour 2 000 boîtes de jeu. Ces versions personnalisées sont réalisées par des entreprises spécialisées, comme Dico Games, qui déclinent non seulement le Monopoly, mais aussi d'autres jeux emblématiques.Car le phénomène dépasse largement le célèbre jeu de Hasbro. On trouve ainsi un Puissance 4 chiens et chats pour un spa à Charleroi, un Risk consacré aux marches folkloriques de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse, un Cluedo version Charleroi ou encore un Trivial Pursuit dédié à Mons. Des objets de communication assumés, qui jouent sur la nostalgie et la convivialité. À côté de ces adaptations locales, il existe aussi plus de 2 000 versions officielles du Monopoly à travers le monde.L'émission s'intéresse ensuite à un autre type de jeu, beaucoup moins anodin : les jeux d'argent en ligne. En Espagne, le gouvernement planche actuellement sur un algorithme destiné à détecter les comportements à risque chez les joueurs. L'objectif serait d'identifier, le plus tôt possible, les usages problématiques : connexions compulsives, mises répétées, habitudes inquiétantes. En cas de signaux d'alerte, un avertissement pourrait être envoyé au joueur et au site concerné, afin de permettre un suivi et une prévention avant que l'addiction ne s'installe durablement.Enfin, retour à un jeu beaucoup plus doux : la lecture. L'émission met en lumière Book Village, une plateforme franco-belge souvent décrite comme le “Vinted du livre”. Le principe est simple : les particuliers fixent eux-mêmes le prix de leurs ouvrages et peuvent, grâce à la géolocalisation, privilégier les circuits courts et la remise en main propre. Résultat : une grande bibliothèque collaborative de plus de 150 000 lecteurs, qui favorise l'économie circulaire, l'accès à la culture et les échanges locaux.Entre jeux de société revisités, technologies de prévention et nouvelles manières de faire circuler les livres, cette émission montre que le jeu n'est jamais anodin. Il peut divertir, bien sûr, mais aussi transmettre des valeurs, créer du lien et ouvrir des pistes concrètes pour une société plus attentive et plus responsable.Vous aimez ce contenu ? Alors n'hésitez pas à vous abonner, à lui donner des étoiles et à partager ce podcast autour de vous. Ça nous aide à nous faire connaitre et à essaimer les idées constructives qui rendent le monde plus joli ! Une chronique signée Leslie Rijmenams à retrouver (aussi) sur Nostalgie et www.nostalgie.be

Bastogne was a demonstration of what heroes can do. That Christmas time during WW2 changed the resolution of that war. This was just one of the stories that have happened during the Christmas season making it a magical time. The making of the movie Its a Wonderful Life is another story that should be told.

Hans is joined by Robert Greenway, military veteran and Director of the Allison Center for National Security at Heritage, to discuss the German siege of American forces in Bastogne, which occurred over Christmas in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. The Classic Movie Review is of “Battleground,” the 1949 film about the battle, directed […]

Hans is joined by Robert Greenway, military veteran and Director of the Allison Center for National Security at Heritage, to discuss the German siege of American forces in Bastogne, which occurred over Christmas in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge.The Classic Movie Review is of "Battleground," the 1949 film about the battle, directed by veteran William Wellman, and the winner of multiple academy awards

For those that already listened to this, my apologies, I didn't cut out some editing at the end and missed it, please enjoy the real recording!Join The brothers as they give detail to one of the last and most important battles of the Plankonious Wars, The Siege of Bastogne. With a crafty ploy, Big Toof sends a large force of orks to the nearly unoccupied planet of Germanica, hoping to take out the home worlds of the noble Wolfhound astartes.The planets only hope is if the can hold the Wolfhounds fortress, the Bastien, located in the ghost town of Bastogne. But will they survive the assault? Join us to find out!

Join The brothers as they give detail to one of the last and most important battles of the Plankonious Wars, The Siege of Bastogne. With a crafty ploy, Big Toof sends a large force of orks to the nearly unoccupied planet of Germanica, hoping to take out the home worlds of the noble Wolfhound astartes.The planets only hope is if the can hold the Wolfhounds fortress, the Bastien, located in the ghost town of Bastogne. But will they survive the assault? Join us to find out!

Montgomery, commanding ground forces for D-Day, gave a "scintillating" and persuasive briefing on his revised Overlord plan. He set objectives in Normandy, like capturing Caen, that were perhaps beyond the means of his exhausted British troops, worsening his relationship with American generals. Montgomery's Operation Market Garden failed to achieve its objectives; the absence of his trusted chief of staff, Freddy Duingan, removed a critical checks and balances system. Rommel showed moral courage by standing up to Hitler in June 1944, arguing the war was over and negotiations were necessary. Patton's swift repositioning of his Third Army to relieve Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was his finest hour, surprising both allies and Germans.

On this Veterans Day, the story of a young machine gunner with the 101st Airborne. His wounded friend asked for a drink and boy did he ever find one. Auburn soldier's WWII experience became Bastogne legend (State Journal-Register)

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Chris Hossfeld, Founder, Barrel Strength Leadership, on using global staff rides (Gettysburg, Normandy, Market Garden, Bastogne, Italy) to teach decision-making, communication, resilience, and ethics—transforming historical moments into practical leadership behaviors leaders can apply immediately. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - *** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/5Ot8LSpniTw +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ #historia #historiamilitar En este episodio especial de Bellumartis Historia Militar, contamos con la presencia de David Díaz-Cabo, historiador militar y autor del libro "Navidades en las Ardenas" ** https://amzn.to/3RJKTLk **. Junto a él, analizamos en profundidad el papel de la Easy Company, unidad del 506.º Regimiento de Infantería Paracaidista, perteneciente a la mítica 101.ª División Aerotransportada de los Estados Unidos, durante el cerco de Bastogne. Desde las posiciones heladas del bosque de Bois Jacques hasta el asalto final sobre la localidad de Foy, revisamos las condiciones de combate, el despliegue táctico, las decisiones de mando y la moral de los paracaidistas. Bajo el fuego constante de la artillería alemana, sin apoyo aéreo durante días, con uniformes inadecuados para el crudo invierno y escasos de suministros, los hombres de la Easy resistieron con firmeza el empuje enemigo. Con el análisis preciso que caracteriza a este canal y el conocimiento de un especialista en la campaña de las Ardenas como David Díaz-Cabo, desmontamos mitos, revisamos fuentes y abordamos la historia militar desde el rigor documental. Una visión completa y sin concesiones sobre uno de los episodios más conocidos, pero también más distorsionados, de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. DESCUBRE A DAVID DIAZ CABO EN https://ultimaratioregispublicaciones... y @diaz_writer en Twitter “Utah y Omaha: Una guía de viaje del Día D” https://amzn.to/3KULm8T “Malvinas 1982: Crónica del conflicto del Atlántico Sur” https://amzn.to/3KU6Tyn “Guía de la artillería de costa española 1900-2020” https://amzn.to/3ILW27P COMPRA EN AMAZON CON EL ENLACE DE BHM Y AYUDANOS ************** https://amzn.to/3ZXUGQl ************* Si queréis apoyar a Bellumartis Historia Militar e invitarnos a un café o u una cerveza virtual por nuestro trabajo, podéis visitar nuestro PATREON https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis o en PAYPALhttps://www.paypal.me/bellumartis o en BIZUM 656/778/825 ¿Quieres crear transmisiones en vivo como esta? Echa un vistazo a StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6194931132137472Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de BELLUMARTIS PODCAST. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/618669

This week i detail the baseball journey of pitching great Warren Spahn. By the time, his long and prolific career was in the books, he had amassed the most victories (363) in the game's history for a left-handed pitcher, the sixth most wins of all time and the most wins ever by a pitcher who pitched exclusively in the live-ball, modern era. All of his brilliance is magnified by the fact that he doesn't record his first win until he is 25 years old. He misses three years of Major League baseball in service to the United States during World War II. During the war, he is a hero at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. His exploits defending the Ramagen Bridge in Germany, earns him a battlefield promotion, a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and a Presidential Citation, making him the most decorated Major League player during World War II. From humble beginnings in blue-collar Buffalo, New York during the Great Depression to the pantheon of of immortals in Cooperstown, we follow his long, amazing career. We also say our solemn goodbyes to "The Cobra" Dave Parker who succombed to his 10 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. #WarrenSpahn #MilwaukeeBraves #BostonBraves

This week i detail the baseball journey of pitching great Warren Spahn. By the time, his long and prolific career was in the books, he had amassed the most victories (363) in the game's history for a left-handed pitcher, the sixth most wins of all time and the most wins ever by a pitcher who pitched exclusively in the live-ball, modern era. All of his brilliance is magnified by the fact that he doesn't record his first win until he is 25 years old. He misses three years of Major League baseball in service to the United States during World War II. During the war, he is a hero at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. His exploits defending the Ramagen Bridge in Germany, earns him a battlefield promotion, a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and a Presidential Citation, making him the most decorated Major League player during World War II. From humble beginnings in blue-collar Buffalo, New York during the Great Depression to the pantheon of of immortals in Cooperstown, we follow his long, amazing career. We also say our solemn goodbyes to "The Cobra" Dave Parker who succombed to his 10 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. #WarrenSpahn #MilwaukeeBraves #BostonBraves

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-third episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG). The COG is joined by the Aviation Task Force's TF Senior, LTC Amoreena “Ammo” York. Today's guest is Deputy Commanding General for Support of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), BG Travis McIntosh (Eagle 09).   The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the “Screaming Eagles” and bearing the callsign “Eagle,” is one of the most storied and combat-proven divisions in U.S. Army history. Activated in 1942, the division gained immortal fame during World War II with combat jumps into Normandy and Holland and its heroic defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Since then, it has served with distinction from Vietnam to the Global War on Terror, transforming from parachute infantry to the Army's only air assault division. With its motto “Rendezvous with Destiny,” the 101st continues to lead from the front—now as the Army's premier Transformation-in-Contact division. As part of the Army's mobility and modernization focus, the 101st is pioneering the integration of multi-domain capabilities, advanced sUAS platforms, electronic warfare, and the next-generation squad weapons within highly mobile infantry formations. Their next rendezvous with destiny will not just be defined by historic legacy—but by shaping how the Army fights and wins in large-scale combat operations on tomorrow's battlefield.   In this episode we discuss the re-emergence of large-scale, long-range air assaults as a possibly decisive form of maneuver in the 21st-century fight and the some of the capabilities required to achieve success. Our guest highlights that the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is reclaiming its mantle as America's premier vertical envelopment force. These operations extend deep into contested terrain, often beyond traditional fire support coverage, and demand precision planning, synchronized fires, and an adaptive joint team. The division's air assault capabilities, when executed at echelon, enable rapid massing of combat power across extended distances to seize key terrain, disrupt enemy formations, and establish lodgments for follow-on operations. However, these assaults cannot succeed without Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (JSEAD). The ability to suppress, deceive, or destroy enemy integrated air defense systems is foundational to aviation survivability and mission success. Airspace must be contested—and then cleared—through layered fires and effects across domains. As BG McIntosh and Task Force Bastogne demonstrated during recent large-scale exercises, air assault isn't just a legacy tactic—it's a modern instrument of tempo and shock when paired with precision intelligence, hardened command posts, and rapid sustainment.   The 101st's renewed focus on scale, range, and survivability represents its next Rendezvous with Destiny. Gone are the days of low-intensity, air corridor-based insertions. Today's battlefield requires lift platforms operating in low-signature modes, digitally integrated with maneuver elements, and prepared to operate inside denied or degraded electromagnetic environments. With the introduction of the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) ecosystem on the horizon, and the ongoing proliferation of UAS and electronic warfare, Army aviation must evolve from just being “mobility” to becoming a key component of multi-domain convergence. Under McIntosh's vision, the division is shaping the doctrine and culture necessary to fight and win in LSCO: aggressively training mission command at distance, investing in distributed planning tools, and adapting air-ground integration to incorporate SOF, cyber, and space enablers. The air assault is no longer just an insertion method—it's a high-risk, high-reward maneuver enabled by fires, intelligence, and the ironclad trust between aviators and ground commanders.   Part of S08 “The Aviator's Corner” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.  

Mélanie vit une relation fusionnelle avec le foot. Mais genre collante, étouffante, limite besoin d'un avocat pour gérer la garde des week-ends. Y'a toujours foot. Ce week-end ? Foot. Le week-end dernier ? Foot. Et celui d'avant ? C'est un calendrier de l'Avent mais sans fin et sans chocolat. Et pourtant, elle adore le foot, elle joue encore avec ses potes, elle crie au bord du terrain comme si elle était coach FIFA certifiée, elle vit pour les émissions foot où on t'explique ce que t'as vu, après qu'on t'ait déjà dit ce que t'allais voir. Ce n'est pas du sport, c'est du replay commenté en direct. Sa passion, c'est surtout de crier “LA MEILLEURE DÉFENSE C'EST L'ATTAQUE” même si elle a le cardio d'un flan au caramel. Et elle rappelle que le foot, ce n'est pas que masculin, histoire d'avoir raison dans le fond, même si ça fait rire personne. Mais pas question de se lève à 7h du mat pour amener ses futurs enfants jouer à Bastogne dans le froid pendant qu'elle est encore en gueule de bois. Elle ne va pas leur mentir et leur dire que ‘le sport c'est des valeurs'. C'est faux. Le sport, c'est des bancs et des cafés tièdes.” Et puis elle parle aussi du côté plus sombre : l'argent indécent, les stades climatisés dans le désert, les magouilles de la FIFA, le sexisme, le racisme, la violence, et cette statistique flippante : les violences conjugales augmentent les soirs de match. Et là, Mélanie ne rigole plus : “Sérieux, les gars, allez en thérapie, pas au bar.” Bref, Mélanie l'explique, le foot, c'est un paradoxe géant : un jour tu pleures devant un bel hommage, le lendemain tu te fais balancer une chaise dessus par Jean-Michel Torse-Nu parce que son équipe a pris un rouge. Et elle conclut, stoïque, le pain saucisse à la main : “La fraternité au foot ? Comme le déo... ça ne se partage pas toujours.” Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Der Besenwagen parkt zwischen lilafarbenen Raketen in Zwolle. Wir sind zu Besuch bei Bas Tietema, dem Teamchef der Unibet Tietema Rockets. Mit gerade 30 Jahren hat Bas den Radsport im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes schon fast durchgespielt. Vom Pro Cycling Manager Computerspiel, über eine eigene Karriere als Fahrer und das erfolgreiche YouTube-Format Tour de Tietema, bis hin zum eigenen Team. Im Raketentempo fliegt Bas mit seiner Entourage aktuell auf das Ziel Tour de France zu und dokumentiert alles über die Medienkanäle des Teams. Neben dem Content, konnte das Team in diesem Jahr auch schon sportlich überzeugen und hat sich vor allem im Frühjahr stark in Szene gesetzt. Landet man damit schon 2026 in Paris?

The battle everyone remembers. This siege has become the symbol of the whole campaign - but how well do we know what actually happened here? Find out what Band of Brothers got right, and why McAuliffe said 'Nuts!' to the German offer of surrender. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany's final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives. EPISODE 8 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company' to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 761st Tank Battalion, known as the Black Panthers, was a segregated unit created during World War 2. Regardless of the fact that African Americans had participated in every major conflict dating back to before the United States even existed, a report from the War College labeled African Americans as "not fit for service" in World War 2. The 761st was created and kept stateside until the need for more tanks was too great. The Black Panthers would accompany Gen. Patton's 3rd Army as they fought the retreating Germans. They helped during Bastogne, broke through the Seigfried Line, and even liberated a concentration camp. The hope of returning to a more accepting United States wouldn't match the reality as the 761st would return to no acclaim. Their fight for equal recognition is still going on to this day. Join us as we get Historically High on the 761st Tank Battalion. Support the show

Un día después del ataque alemán, Patton respondió a Eisenhower que en 48 horas podía haber pivotado su Tercer Ejército y ponerlo en dirección al flanco sur del avance alemán. De hecho, ya había movido sus piezas, y mandó elaborar a su EM tres planes de acción para mover inmediatamente a un cuerpo hacia el Norte. Cuando Eisenhower le preguntó cuánto tiempo le llevaría ponerse en marcha, el movimiento ya estaba en marcha dirección a Bastogne. Quinto y último episodio de la Miniserie de la Batalla de las Ardenas. Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Quieres contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Today we have NBC's War Telescope as it aired on January 6, 1945. Usually broadcast from London, it offered weekly updates on the war every Saturday, as well as looking at what could be coming in the weeks and months ahead. Most of this week's episode features a broadcast from Paris, reporting on the front in Bastogne. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

En lo más terrible de la batalla de Bastogne, la enfermera belga Augusta Marie trabajó incansablemente, bajo el bombardeo enemigo, y con medios poco apropiados, atendiendo a los numerosos soldados estadounidenses que acudían al servicio médico improvisado. Su experiencia fue terrible y traumática, y no le gustaba hablar del horror que había visto. La racista sociedad belga de la época olvidó rápidamente a la mestiza belga-angoleña hija de un veterinario del propio Bastogne, y no fue hasta que un historiador británico, Martin King, descubrió su historia por los testimonios de varios de sus pacientes en el invierno del 44. Así que fue a visitarla, y recopiló su historia, haciéndola por fin visible. Te cuenta su historia Julio Caronte. Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Quieres contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Few history buffs are aware of the existence of enlisted entertainers (MOS 442) or TEAM SNAFU. Bob O'Connor's novel Jeep Show  follows the life of Jim Tanzer as he follows front line combat infantry to the border of Germany and puts on a last-minute Christmas show for the service members and civilians trapped in Bastogne on Christmas Day 1944.  Jeep Show reflects extensive research on wartime culture, soldier sland, and daily life in the army for enlisted men, as well as the Battle of the Bulge and the defense of Bastogne which occurred 80 years ago as the Germans mounted their last ghreat offensive puch against the Allies.  Catch all our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com. Follow us at Twitter (X)  @1001Stories

Tal vez no fue el más determinante, ni el último clavo del ataúd de la operación alemana, ni el asedio más prolongado de la Ofensiva de las Ardenas... pero sí el más representativo por la multitud de acciones ofensivas y defensivas, salpicadas de un toque de epicidad. Bastogne quedó en el centro de la ofensiva de la pinza Sur, y era un nudo de carreteras lo suficientemente importante para no tomarlo o defenderlo, y durante unos cruciales días la sangre corrió por los dos bandos, con asaltos desesperados y resistencias al límite hasta que el cerco se pudo romper. Te lo cuentan Antonio Gómez y Dani CarAn. 🔗 Enlaces para Listas de Episodios Exclusivos para 💥 FANS 👉 CB FANS 💥 https://bit.ly/CBPListCBFans 👉 Histórico 📂 FANS Antes de la 2GM https://bit.ly/CBPListHis1 👉 Histórico 📂 FANS 2ª Guerra Mundial https://bit.ly/CBPListHis2 👉 Histórico 📂 FANS Guerra Fría https://bit.ly/CBPListHis3 👉 Histórico 📂 FANS Después de la G Fría https://bit.ly/CBPListHis4 Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. El tema de la Miniserie Ardenas 80 Aniversario es Winter's Fury, creada por la Factoría Casus Belli, compuesta por diferentes programas de IA. 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Jack Moran joined us nearly two years ago to discuss his extensive combat as an infantryman in Europe during World War II. Today, he returns for another conversation as we hear new details about his service at the Battle of the Bulge and the Saar Valley, plus crossing the Siegfried Line and the Rhine River.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Moran tells us about the deadly frustration of facing German Tiger Tanks, which inflicted devastation from Moran's very first moments in battle. He explains why the Tiger Tanks were so effective and why they were hard to counter.Moran also takes us to the Battle of the Bulge, focusing on the six days that he and his platoon were surrounded by Germans in a very small area with no new supplies coming in and the brutally cold temperatures making simple survival a challenge. He tells us how they held off the Germans and how they eventually escaped.He also tells us about the deadly impact of German snipers as the Americans prepared to cross the Rhine.

In December 1944 World War 2 in Europe was at a tipping point. It just so happened the way it was leaning was for the Allies. The Eastern front saw the Russians forcing the Nazis out of Poland and advancing toward the Fatherland itself. In the west the combined Anglo-American forces of the USA, Great Britain, Canada and others had broken out from Normandy, liberated Paris and a good chunk of northern France. The advance from the west was slowed by supply issues when the troops in front started to outrun their supply lines. Hitler decided in his meth'd up mind that all it would take was one big swing and hit to stagger the Allies and bring them to the table for a negotiated armistice at which point he could turn all his attention back to Stalin. That big swing was called Operation Watch on the Rhine, or the Ardennes Offensive or to most The Battle of the Bulge. Unfortunately for the allies, the area ol Adolf was gonna send his mass of soldiers and tanks through just happened to be the spot the allies thought unlikely. So much so in fact this was the place they pulled battle weary units and green replacement troops to rest and acclimate to their new units. What occurred over the next few weeks would come to be the shining moment for the United States forces in Europe during the war. Historically High is sponsored by Flintt's Mouth Watering Mints, purveyors of delicious, drymouth destroying little miracles. Get yours with 15% off by using code HISTORICALLYHIGHER at www.Flintts.com Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War: the Battle of the Bulge. This December marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, a critical turning point where General George S. Patton's bold leadership and daring actions—most famously the dramatic relief of Bastogne—helped shift the tide in favour of the Allies. Alex joins me to share fascinating insights from his latest book, Patton's Prayer, a powerful exploration of the faith, determination, and sheer grit that defined one of America's most legendary generals.   patreon.com/ww2podcast  

Welcome to Tabletop Tommies! In today's episode, Johnny and Phil embark on the "Armies Of" series for version 3, beginning with the Belgian nation. Before diving into the intricacies of Belgium's army lists and national characteristics, they engage in a lively discussion about their recent hobby projects. Phil shares insights on building U.S. Airborne troops inspired by his trip to Bastogne, while Johnny discusses his ambitious Indiana Jones-themed desert table project. As they explore the revised rules for Belgium in V3, listeners will learn about the updated national characteristics, the disappearance of free units, and new opportunities with forward artillery doctrine. The conversation also delves into unit options, tanks, armored cars, and the unique elements Belgium brings to the tabletop. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next hobby project or insights into Belgium's strategic gameplay, this episode offers a detailed and engaging overview. Join the Tabletop Tommies for an in-depth analysis of Belgium's V3 army rules, hobby updates, and creative tabletop strategies.   Want to support the channel? Why not use one of our affiliate links: Firestorm Games: https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action?aff=64a025ee621f1 Wayland Games: https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html Warlord Games: https://r.warlordgames.com/aff/?TABLETOPTOMMIES You can also support our endeavour to produce Bolt Action content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies Or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/new/

On the morning of 16th December 1944 , German artillery opened up a massive barrage before Tiger tanks, supported by infantry, began their attack across the front line and into Allied territory. In freezing conditions, US troops struggled to contain the advance, and soon a large bulge in the American defensive line emerged. In this first of a two part special on the Battle of the Bulge, Gordon Corrigan and Philip Blood join to discuss the last major battle of the Western Front as they chat freezing conditions, the bigger picture, German and US soldiers, Bastogne and nuts. Links showing the front lines are in the show notes. Episode Links The Front Line during the ‘Bulge' The Second World War: A Military History, by Gordon Corrigan War Comes to Aachen: The Nazis, Churchill and the 'Stalingrad of the West', by Philip W. Blood Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Every year, Christmas carols promise joy and magic. But for many people, they're just soundtracks to the silent screams of stress.  Today, we're turning those festive tunes into a real survival guide to take you from bah humbug to fa la la la la la la la la. And it's gonna be fun.   I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journey toward better health because healthy looks great on you.    Have yourself a merry little Christmas. You may be thinking, yeah right. There's shopping, and eating, and staying up late, and people. People. Though connection is crucial, some people clearly belong on Santa's naughty list. And they get seated right next to you at the dinner party. Today, I'm going to give you a survival guide that will help you have a holly jolly Christmas this year. Because, even when you're singing Joy to the World, all that rockin around the Christmas tree can turn into a big crash. And I'm not talking about Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. You know, that song is pretty disturbing if you think about it. And while you might not be worried about a collision with a four legged beast with antlers, you probably can make a list of things that bring stress instead of comfort and joy. Let's start with those weeks leading up to the holidays. I started decorating the day after Thanksgiving singing to myself, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. When I put it back in the attic, I'll sing, It's beginning to look a knot like Christmas.  I know, I know, my kids would say, I just set off the corn o meter. Ding, ding, ding, ding.  But let's face it, decorating and planning sets us up for festive fatigue right at the outset of the season. Yes, of course, it's the most wonderful time of the year and How's that working to set unrealistic expectations? What happens if the illusion of everyone else having a blast only magnifies what you're really feeling?  It's a setup for disappointment. Like a kid who asked for a trampoline and got a history book for Christmas. And speaking of Santa Claus coming to town, there's some pressure. Gotta be good, or you'll get a lump of coal in your stocking.  Do you hear what I hear?  Sometimes we hear sleigh bells ring ring ringing and jing jing jinging, but sometimes we hear snippy comments and conflict, all because I'll be home for Christmas. Which may involve travel, and frankly, being around people you don't particularly like. Being pulled in so many directions you feel like a gingerbread man about to break apart.  If you missed the episode on navigating connections during the holidays, I really want you to meet my fictional Aunt Edna. She's a hoot. Now, if you're like me, this year we've been dashing through the snow.  Actually, it's been so warm we've rarely even worn a coat, and we don't have a one horse open sleigh, but we do have a golf cart. But literally, my social calendar has been as full as Santa's pack when he leaves the workshop.  I'm an extrovert, so I love it. But, as a result, my sleep is off, I've gained three pounds from eating Christmas crack, and no, I am not going to share that recipe, and it's not a whole food, and it's not plant based,  and Jingle Bell Rock, it needs to happen at the gym, but honestly, I feel like I need to sleep in.  This month is halfway over and there are only a few days left to finish my shopping. And silver bells sound like, Cha ching!  Cha ching!  Whether you're braving crowds or surfing the internet to find the perfect gift for all the people in your family. Your credit card is asking for at least one silent night.  And maybe you're dreaming of a white Christmas, longing for days gone by when your stocking was full of walnuts and oranges. Things were simpler then. Nostalgia is sweet, but let's face it, our minds tend to idealize the past and sometimes what we really need to do is let go and embrace the present.  And speaking of presents, whether all you want for Christmas is your two front teeth or peace on earth, managing holiday stress is important. Now, you've already been to mini medical school and you know that stress causes increased cortisol levels, compromises your immune system, causes upset stomach, and disrupts your sleep. And that's just the physical stuff. Anxiety and depression symptoms increase, and the Polar Express brings emotional exhaustion with brain fog pumping out the smokestack.  If you missed the class on how stress increases your risk for cardiovascular disease and pretty much everything that you wouldn't wish for, there's a link in the show notes.  But if you're navigating complex family relationships, trying to avoid conflict and triggers, or Feeling social pressure to attend all the parties, or if you're feeling left out by all the perfect celebrations on social media, or you have FOMO and you always say yes, plus you have to get up and go to work the next day, or if you're feeling the financial strain of too much shopping, this is the episode for you.  Since this is a lifestyle medicine podcast, let's take a quick peek into the packages and see what lifestyle factors contribute to more holiday stress.  Unhealthy coping mechanisms.  Overindulgence in alcohol and unprocessed food, especially sugar, which increases inflammation and maybe just maybe that's why your joints are hurting more. Comfort eating. Don't be like Santa and feel obligated to eat the cookies just because they're on a plate in front of you. Avoiding exercise because you were up too late wrapping presents or watching Hallmark movies. And you know what that holiday mythology about perfect holidays can do? Set up unrealistic expectations. The comparison trap is like the Grinch stealing the Christmas tree and comparison is the ultimate thief of joy.   Irregular sleep patterns because you're reviewing your grocery list or your shopping list instead of dreaming of sugar plums dancing in your head.  By the way, if you want to learn more about how to turn off your mind and turn on restorative sleep, then I have a free cheat sheet for you. There's a link in the show notes.  Another thing is poor boundary setting. Some people just have difficulty saying no, so they overcommit. They're the people pleasers. Any of that sound familiar to you? Well, here's your holiday survival guide. We're going to look at practical tips to keep you from turning into Scrooge. Let's start with bills. No, not bells, bills. You know, electric bills, and mortgage payments, and gas, and groceries. I just want to remind you, those bills aren't going to take a holiday break, so Obviously, you don't want to spend money that you need.  And let me tell you a story. One year before Christmas, I asked my kids to name their top three favorite gifts from the previous Christmas. Try it. See what kind of answers you get. Most of the time, they can't even name one. Unless we spend it on an experience, rather than a tangible gift. And I highly recommend that, but listen, experiences can be expensive. So, survival tip number one is, it helps to have a holiday spending budget.  You need an emotional budget too, but we'll get to that in a bit. First, finances. There are budgeting apps you can use, you can put those on your phone.  You might think about dividing your spending into categories and setting limits for each. And when it comes to gifts, remember, three was enough for Jesus, it's enough for your little one too. Or, if you want to splurge, use the four gift rule. Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.  Let me give you some advice about a common mistake. Do you think that you have to spend the same amount on everyone?  Listen, this is a never ending merry go round of trying to even it up. And I hope my kids are secure enough in our relationship to know that if I spend more on one than the other, it's not a reflection of anything except that I only bought what I thought they really wanted.  And what about family gifts? You know how everyone money launders gift cards for all those teenage boys in your family? It's kind of silly and we quit doing it years ago. No gifts for anyone except immediate family and that has made the holiday season so much more enjoyable. We play games instead of exchanging gifts.  But if you think you can't give it up completely, try some homemade gifts, like a scrapbook, homemade jelly, or if you're handy with a hammer, maybe a birdhouse. It's so much more meaningful. And it won't be forgotten by next year. Or maybe do a Santa gift exchange with a reasonable spending limit. Or if you really like each other, plan an experience together.   And if you need a small gift, you might want to buy my book, Dressing the Wound, Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness. It's a short book I wrote, and it's available on Amazon for about 5. There's a link in the show notes. Another idea is to donate to charity in someone's name. Yes, it still costs money, but it takes the pressure off of searching for something for hours, spending money, and then wondering if they're even going to like it.  You could also give the gift of yourself and services. Offer to babysit or cook a meal.  Now, it's a little late for this strategy, but it might help to start early and spread out your expenses over the year. Hey, you could even start right after Christmas this year and hit the sales for next year. One thing you need to watch for. Sometimes you buy a little along the way and then you forget, so you buy more. So keep track of it.  And there are ways to save money. Often, if you're shopping online, you can get discounts for signing up for their email list. Speaking of email list, are you on mine? If not, sign up and you'll get a discount on the next podcast episode.  Just kidding. The podcast is free for you, but I do have lots of bonuses for  subscribers.  Cashback programs. I use Rakuten. You can earn points by using a credit card and set it so that you pay it off automatically at the end of each month or you might end up spending more in interest and it's a good way to get in over your head quickly.   Practice saying no to unnecessary spending and focus on meaningful connections over material gifts. But listen, give. There are so many people struggling to make Christmas happen for their kids and there are elderly people in nursing facilities who are in need.  Christmas is a time to give a year end gift to missions, your church, or a charitable organization. It is truly more blessed to give than receive.  And in addition to a financial plan and budget, you need to manage your physical, mental, and emotional energy too. And part of that involves navigating relationships and communication.  Can I just be honest for a sec?  I totally failed at this one this week. So, this advice, it's for me. But, I suspect you could use it too. Tip number two for your holiday stress guide is set expectations. You know, blessed are those who expect nothing because they're never disappointed. Okay Eeyore, let's just be realistic. We all have expectations and they can lead to more conflict. The goal is to set realistic expectations and to clearly communicate those expectations. In advance. This requires a conversation. You can do it on the phone, in person, or you might even try an email thread or a family group text to have a discussion in advance about expectations, limitations, and boundaries. This needs to be non confrontational and the language should be neutral and collaborative.  Man, I wish I would have had this guide earlier this week.   After your better than I did discussion, send a follow up gentle reminder message outlining the plans you agreed on. Provide context for your decisions and offer alternatives when possible. And once you've set realistic expectations, It's time to establish boundaries. Be clear and be kind. Use I statements and explain your personal needs without blaming someone else. Remember, this isn't a wish list for Santa's elves. This is trying to connect with the people you love. So provide rationale for your boundaries and again, offer compromise where appropriate.  None of this is a guarantee there won't be conflict. So let's look at some conflict resolution strategies.  Active listening techniques go a long way. When you're listening, you need to look like you're listening, and you need to act like you're listening. This is super important. Tip number three is communicate. Probably most of us have finished all of our Santa shopping only to hear our little darling declare that their most wanted Christmas wish wasn't even on our radar. The problem with communication is making the mistake of thinking that it actually happened. Learn to listen.  It helps to reflect, repeat back what you've heard, ask clarifying questions, show genuine interest and validate other people's feelings with phrases like, I understand why this is important to you, I can see why you might feel that way, and your feelings are valid. Emotional intelligence comes into play, but everyone's not playing on the same field. So recognize your own underlying emotions and separate intent from impact you see, we tend to judge others by our intentions and then we judge others by their actions. Don't assume you know what someone is thinking. Avoid defensive responses and practice empathy.  It takes practice. This doesn't always work, so if you do get into a difficult conversation, try to de escalate by maintaining a calm, soft voice without accusatory language. And if the tension really rises, take a break. Try to find common ground. Try to find a win win solution, but be willing to compromise and focus on preserving the relationship because that's what really matters.  Tip number four is budget your energy. Over commitment leads to overstressed.  Learn to say no, but do it politely. I appreciate the invitation, but I won't be able to make it this year.  Now, let's talk about physical well being. Tip number five. As much as possible, try to maintain your routine. Your routine for eating, sleeping, exercising, and managing stress. I know, I know, trust me, I've seen the big hand on the six and the little hand on the ten twice as often as normal just this week. But, I've also felt the effects. Try to maintain your movement or exercise routine and don't forget nutrition. Listen, the most important advice I can give you is start your meal with fiber. It's critical for gut health and it helps even if you're going to eat those bacon wrapped crackers afterwards. And remember, sleep matters. Sleep hygiene can help unless you already suffer from insomnia. Then, maybe not so much. You're going to want to stay tuned for the next series. It's going to be on sleep.  If you need a resource, visit my website and grab that tip sheet on how to turn off your mind.  All six pillars of lifestyle medicine have an impact on your holiday attitude. Let's wind up this series with this focus on stress. And we've already discussed managing expectations and setting boundaries with your time and energy. Now, let's look at some practical tips for regulating your emotions. Tip number six. Since we're using Christmas carols to frame this episode, how about singing to relieve stress and reset your mood?  I'd like to read you a text I got from my son in law. With his permission, of course.   Hopefully this time I can read it without choking up.  He was talking about his oldest son, my little grandson. And he said, we like to shut off all the lights, put the Christmas tree in the fireplace, and play Christmas songs. He asked me for a special one tonight. Not a Grinch one, lol. There's one that stands out. It's not catchy or particularly memorable, but my grandpa loved it. He used to look like he was a thousand miles away when he played it on a vinyl record. He told me on Christmas Eve, 1944, he had gotten a letter that one of my grandma's brothers, his future brother in law, was unaccounted for at the Battle of the Bulge.  Another brother was at Bastogne, with the 101st Airborne and the 3rd was in the Philippines. His unit sat down to eat and this song played and they were all choked up.  Just a bunch of 20 something year olds trying to hide it. A few weeks later, he'd start prepping for D Day. Most of those men didn't make it.  He said, oddly, Christmas was simpler, a reminder of God's blessings. of family and home.  I thought of it last week and sat downstairs at your house one night and after everyone went to bed, listened to it.  It was nice to be home with y'all.  Okay, I got choked up a little,  but if you're like me and you can't sing, listen to music. And tip number seven is  remember to breathe.  There are some specific breathing exercises that help manage stress. The 4 7 8 breathing method where you inhale for four seconds.  Hold your breath for 7 seconds,  exhale slowly for 8 seconds.  Repeat this if you're feeling overwhelmed or do the box breathing technique where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds. And you know what? Even if you can't hit the high notes of heavenly peace, sing anyway.  Tip number eight is read the Christmas story and meditate on its truths and pray.  And tip number nine is  practice gratitude. You want to know why we always recommend practicing gratitude?  Because gratitude equals contentment. And I can hardly think of anything that alleviates the stress of the holidays more than contentment. Be content with the gifts you buy and content with the gifts you receive.  Love the home you have and all that is in it, including the people.  Accept the family you have. Not the family you wish they were. When you don't feel grateful, take a walk. God reveals his very self to us in nature, and that goes a long way in resetting your mindset.   I hope you'll follow me into the new year. We're going to start 2025 by focusing on a good night's sleep,  but we're going to keep focusing on all the pillars of lifestyle medicine. You are such a blessing to me.  Tip number 10. Don't get overwhelmed. Don't overindulge, but don't miss the moments. Keep Christmas simple. Sit on the stairs, turn off the lights, listen to music, but also embrace the opportunities.  Like eating the toffee that my neighbor gave me yesterday. After all, it's Christmas and managing expectations may mean making some exceptions. The bottom line is, stress is inevitable during the holidays. You cannot avoid it, but you can manage it. It's a skill that can be learned, but like any skill, It takes repetition and practice. So if you cry and pout, give yourself some grace because it is a wonderful life. Really? Because though there's no miracle on 34th street, there is a miracle. That is the reason for the season. And don't forget, that's what we're really celebrating.  The birth of Jesus brings perfect peace. He came to earth to do for us what we can't do for ourselves. So, hark the herald, angels sing, glory to the newborn king, peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Have a merry, healthy Christmas because healthy looks great on you.   Free cheat sheet to turn off your mind and turn on restorative sleep   Meet Aunt Edna Manage your stress Stronger than stress Order my book

Three things converged for me recently and at the point of their convergence was the issue of placing women in frontline combat roles. The first leg of the convergence was the election of Donald Trump. We're still debating the reasons why he won, but certainly a reassertion of gender differences are near the top of everyone's list. For example, allowing natal men into women's sports. The second was Trump's nomination of Pete Hesgeth for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth's nomination is controversial for a lot of reasons, but one of the controversies is his opinion that women should not be allowed into front line combat roles.  Finally, I just got done watching the miniseries Band of Brothers, while at the same time re-reading the Stephen E. Ambrose book it's based on. I would highly recommend the exercise (see my review of the book here.) In addition to being enjoyable it reminded me of how physical, grimy, and desperate combat can be. And of course the theme of both the book and the series is that Easy Company was so effective because they had developed strong bonds of brotherhood through the numerous challenges they overcame. These challenges include D-Day, Market Garden, liberating concentration camps, and finally being the first into Hitler's stronghold at Eagle's Nest. But if you were to pick the hardest thing they did, it was probably defending Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Watching and reading about Bastogne was a sobering experience. It is also the point where the three things I just mentioned crystallized into this line of inquiry. Given that it might be helpful to give you a brief overview of the Siege of Bastogne...  

Private First Class John Agnew served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incredibly dangerous job. As a Pathfinder Pilot, it was Pedone's job to fly the Pathfinders into enemy territory. Agnew parachuted into Normandy on D-Day as a member of the Filthy Thirteen, a paratrooper demolition squad that became notorious for their insubordination and their signature look, that included Native American style warpaint and mohawks. They later inspired the movie The Dirty Dozen. Out of 20 men, Agnew was one of four from his unit that survived D-Day. Agnew, along with half of the surviving members of the Filthy Thirteen, joined the Pathfinders. He fought in the Siege of Bastogne, the Rhine River Crossings, and Operation Market Garden with the Pathfinders. He later also served in Vietnam. In this interview, Agnew describes the Siege of Bastogne and The Filthy Thirteen.  Learn more about Agnew here. Check out the Documentary.tv YouTube Channel to see incredible stories like this combined with rare, authentic battlefield footage to create riveting film documentaries. Editor's Note: ‘Private First Class' refers to Agnew's rank during the Siege of Bastogne. His rank by the time of his retirement is unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rose Manley and Denny Gray as they unpick a drama filled Stage 5 at the Tour de France Femmes. We find out what happened out on the road after the yellow jersey changed hands during a stage that had been originally classified as ‘flat' and ponder on what this huge upset in the standings might mean for the final GC.  Plus we hear from the Swinkels sisters - Karlijn and Sylvie - who are racing together, or rather against each other at the Tour de France Femmes for the first time. And even two closed fromageries can't stop Denny on his quest to find more cheese at the race.

General George S. Patton is known for his aggressive, action-oriented tactical brilliance.His character was also marked by a lesser-known but equally fundamental mystic piety.Those two qualities would come together in the lead up to and execution of Patton's greatest achievement during WWII: the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.Alex Kershaw tells this story in his new book Patton's Prayer: A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II. Today on the show, Alex shares how, when the Third Army's advance into Germany was stalled by plane-grounding clouds and road-muddying rain, Patton commissioned a prayer for better weather that was distributed to a quarter million of his men, and how that prayer became even more urgent after the commencement of the Battle of the Bulge. We also talk about Patton's qualities as a leader and a man, including his reading habits, how he combined a profane assertiveness with a pious faith and a belief in reincarnation, and what happened to him as the war came to a close.Resources Related to the PodcastAlex's previous appearances on the AoM Podcast:#361: The Untold Story of WWII's 45th Infantry Division#514: Remembering D-Day 75 Years Later#806: The Humble Heroics of Four of WWII's Most Decorated Soldiers#953: Duty, Honor, and the Unlikely Heroes Who Helped Win the Battle of the BulgeAoM Article: George S. Patton's Rules on Being an Officer and a GentlemanAoM Article: The Libraries of Famous Men — George S. PattonAoM Article: The Maxims of General George S. PattonAoM Article: General Patton's Strategy for Winning in War and Life — Keep PunchingChaplain James Hugh O'NeillPatton moviePatton's opening speechThe story and a look at Patton's prayer cardsConnect With Alex KershawAlex's websiteAlex on X

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In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 6: Bastogne. Easy faces harsh winter conditions in the Ardennes, running dangerously low on ammunition, food, and medical supplies. Combat medic Eugene "Doc" Roe helps his fellow soldiers where he can, while also scrounging for medical supplies. He befriends a Belgian nurse named Renée; she is later killed in a bombing raid. Easy and other American units are surrounded, but General McAuliffe, their commander, rejects a German surrender offer with the reply "Nuts!"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747725/advertisement