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Best podcasts about Captain Smith

Latest podcast episodes about Captain Smith

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 24, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 53:30


Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part IV: The Last Gunnery Master. Captain Smith was one of the last navy fighter pilots to fly the Fleet Air Gunnery Curriculum. This week Captain Smith shares this experience with his audience and how it is relevant even today.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 17, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 53:30


Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part III. Fighter pilots operate in an arena referred to as a battle-space or more specifically an airborne battle-space. This week Captain Smith discusses what it takes to be able to operate well, and be successful in such an environment.

History Analyzed
The Titanic – Myths vs. Facts

History Analyzed

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 69:24


Just about everybody knows the story. A supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and sank, proving the folly of humans. But there are many facts which are not widely known as well as prevalent myths which need to be debunked. Learn what really happened, what caused the disaster, and who were the heroes and who were the villains. 

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 3, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 53:30


Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part II. Fighter pilots execute activities quickly, with precision and above all without error, in the performance of their jobs. If we could look into their mind-space, what would we find that makes this possible? Captain Smith discusses this question from the perspective of a former fighter pilot.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Apr. 26, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 53:30


Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part I. For high stakes operations involving air combat, there is a proper way to think, AND an improper way to think. Captain Smith explains!

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Apr. 19, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part VI – The Psychology of the Fighter Pilot. Captain Smith discusses the psychology of the fighter pilot and why this is important now that the F-47 has just been announced.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Apr. 12, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part V – And Who Can Hold the Sea? Captain Smith discusses why these two questions are more important today than they have ever been.

Review It Yourself
'No Hero But No Coward: J. Bruce Ismay' with Clifford Ismay

Review It Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 63:10


Sean is joined by author of 'Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic', Clifford Ismay, to look into J. Bruce Ismay.Bruce Ismay was the Chairman of The White Star Line, who became infamous for getting into a lifeboat and surviving the sinking of the Titanic. But are things as one-sided as people think?Listen in to this riveting discussion as Cliff and Sean bring their own insights into the debate.They discuss:-Thomas Henry Ismay and his relationship with his son, Bruce.-Parental expectations.-Bruce Ismay's introverted personality and how it ended up working against the public's perception of him, both before and after the Titanic tragedy.-Myths around Bruce and Captain Smith.-The impact of TV and film depictions of real-life people on public memory.-The cultural impact of Titanic (1997).-The "ram-shackle" evacuation of Titanic.-How surprisingly quickly the attacks on Ismay's character began.-The bravery of Titanic's Engineers and Postmen.Raised Questions:-Who did Cliff really want to write a book about?-Did you know that Bruce's Dad was a world-renowned businessman and self-made man?-Are we all a product of our parents?-Did Bruce's façade alienate people around him?-Has Bruce Ismay been portrayed factually and fairly?-What was the last song played by Titanic's band?-Can we ever corroborate Ismay's version of events?-Do the Public and the Press love a villain when a disaster occurs?-Does the sacrifice of wider Titanic's crew get forgotten?Correction:-It was Lifeboat number 13, which almost had Lifeboat number 15 dropped on it.-Enclosed A Deck Promenade* not "Enclosed Boat Deck" as Sean put it.Further Reading:-Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called 'The Coward of Titanic' (The History Press, 2022) by Clifford Ismay.-How To Survive the Titanic; or The Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay (Bloomsbury, 2011) by Frances Wilson.-The Triumvirate: Captain Edward J. Smith, Bruce Ismay, Thomas Andrews and the Sinking of Titanic (The History Press, 2024) by George Behe.Chapters:0:32 Introduction1:17 The Power of Film3:24 J. Bruce Ismay's Perception4:48 Thomas Ismay: A Legacy6:45 Father and Son Dynamics10:33 The Politics of Perception12:49 Portrayals of Bruce Ismay15:48 The Myths of Titanic17:51 The Last Moments21:42 Lifeboat Decisions23:53 The Reality of Survival26:29 The Impact of Inquiry29:02 The Press and Public Perception34:45 The Legacy of Bruce Ismay38:09 Life After Titanic44:35 New Perspectives on History48:17 The Real Heroes of Titanic51:45 Unfinished Stories of Titanic56:59 Future Works and CollaborationsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Mar. 29, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part IV – Air Combat Operations and the F-47 NGAD. This week Captain Smith discusses the new F-47 and how it relates to air combat operations and victory in the air.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Mar. 22, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part III – Great Power Conflict and the Velocity Imperative. Captain Smith discusses and explains from a unique perspective the importance of velocity in air combat operations.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Mar. 8, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part II. In the reality of a great power conflict, air superiority is essential. The mission critical question – who can hold the air? – becomes central to our national defense. Captain Smith discusses…

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Mar. 1, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 53:30


Who Can Hold the Air? Part I. As the Defense Department reorganizes for a great power conflict, this week Captain Smith discusses how we ensure air combat victory.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Feb. 22, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 53:30


Special Report: The Innovation Pipeline. The new Secretary of Defense desires to 1) re-establish deterrence, 2) employ the best systems, and 3) lead the world. This week Captain Smith opines on how we do this if our innovation pipeline is empty.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Feb. 8, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 53:30


Special Report: The Aviation Enterprise – Part II. Captain Smith discusses aviation safety, and the causes of the system failure in light of the devastating and fatal accident at Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. on January 29, 2025. He plays a YouTube clip entitled “The Evolution of Flight: Long Haul” by Simple Flying.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Feb. 1, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 53:30


Special Report: Tragedy on the Potomac. Captain Smith gives his perspective on the national aviation enterprise (including both military and civilian) as it relates to the recent mid-air collision in Washington DC over the Potomac River. He plays clips from President Trump's news conference and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Jan. 25, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 53:30


The Art of War – Part III: The Ethos of a Warrior (continued). Captain Smith continues his discussion of warrior ethos by identifying the key issues facing the Defense Department: warrior ethos, war-fighting skills, and tactical proficiency. He plays a YouTube clip entitled “The Code of the Warrior Ethos: Quotes to Get You Ready for … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Jan. 25, 2025"

Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

17 years of combination experience. A Captain on Engine 1 with Mooresville Fire-Rescue. It's very easy for a Company Officer to talk about expectations and not execute. I've been fortunate to witness first hand how putting words into actions leads to building a crew that actually wants to show up to work, train, run calls and overall just get good at the job. Captain Smith said it best in his interview. “The job is much better when you're good at it.”IG: russell.smith528

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Jan. 18, 2025

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 53:24


The Art of War – Part II: The Ethos of a Warrior. Captain Smith discusses art or art form as it fits into the discussion of warfare.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Dec. 21 & 22, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXXVI: Merry Christmas! This week the questions is … “When danger, high risk, and chaos are what you encounter, how do you deal with this and still complete the mission?” Captain Smith discusses this issue and plays a clip about the “5 steps to problem solving.”

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Dec. 14 & 15, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXXV: The Combat Effectiveness Challenge. Captain Smith discusses his recent talk at the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) in Alexandria, Virginia. He explains the “great power conflict” and the combat effectiveness challenge that it presents.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Dec. 7 & 8, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXXIV: Combat Effectiveness. Captain Smith answers the question: How effective is our front line fighting force? As the Commander of a forward deployed combat unit, Captain Smith discusses how he ensured his unit was combat ready.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Nov. 16 & 17, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 53:03


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXXII: Edge of Reason 4. Captain Smith discusses how to think during times of upheaval, radical alterations of reality, and conditions approaching chaos and catastrophe.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 19 & 20, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXXI: What exactly do we bring to the battle space? Is it just what is obvious, or is it key intangibles as well? Captain Smith discusses and sheds light on this question.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 12 & 13, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXX: Edge of Reason 3. Upon entering a realm of reality previously unoccupied, what do you do? Captain Smith explains.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 5 & 6, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXIX: Edge of Reason 2 – Think Critically and Reason Effectively. If we are engaged in a high stakes operation, in which complexity and uncertainty reside, we must operate 1) at the high end of the performance spectrum, as well as 2) at the extreme edge of the stability envelope. Captain Smith … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 5 & 6, 2024"

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 28 & 29, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXVIII: Edge of Reason. This week Captain Smith urges his listeners to upgrade their thinking and reasoning skills so as to be able to 1) operate at the high-end of the performance spectrum, and 2) perform with precision at the extreme edge of the operational envelope.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 21 & 22, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXVII: Complex Problem Solving. This week's broadcast is about solving a complex problem when operating at the high end of the conflict spectrum. Captain Smith explains what this statement means in practice in the military or business.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 14 & 15, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXVI: Why He Did It. Captain Smith explains to his audience why he wrote his latest book, The Sonic Warrior: Chronicles of a Top Gun Pioneer, and why he produced The Sonic Warrior Documentary found at “The Sonic Warrior Youtube Channel”. All of Captain Smith's content (videos, books, substack articles, podcasts) can … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 14 & 15, 2024"

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 7 & 8, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXV: Flying the Supersonic F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader set a national speed record and was awarded the Thompson Trophy in 1957. The U.S. Navy flew the F-8 Crusader for 30 years, as well as the French Navy and the Philippine Air Force. Captain Smith discusses what it was like flying the … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 7 & 8, 2024"

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 24 & 25, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXIV: Kinematics and the Three Body Problem. This week Captain Smith discusses the three body problem. He wrote about it in his book, The Sonic Warrior, and in this broadcast he explains why understanding this phenomenon can improve our performance and why this is important.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 2 & 3, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXII: The Curated Mind-Space. Captain Smith has said that the prime directive is “do not allow others to tell you what to think. Instead, learn how to think about everything.” In this episode Captain Smith explains the prime directive.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: July 20 & 21, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXI: Combat Effectiveness. In a recent presentation at the Navy Postgraduate School, Captain Smith talked about the idea of combat effectiveness. In this episode he explains this concept and why it is so important today.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: July 6 & 7, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 53:30 Transcription Available


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XIV: Outcome Projection. Why is outcome projection so important? It has been said that in a highly dynamic combat engagement, what is most important is not what is happening right this moment, but what is coming the next moment or what it is becoming. Captain Smith discusses whether this concept is covered … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: July 6 & 7, 2024"

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: June 1 & 2, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 53:30


Special Edition: The Meta-Crisis. This week Captain Smith explains what the meta-crisis is; and he addresses what this means from his life purpose perspective.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 18 & 19, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XVI: For sonic warriors, the critical operational concern at hand is “how effective are we?”. Since he is a sonic warrior, Captain Smith is in a unique position to address this issue. Listen in to how he answers this important question.

THE VALLEY CURRENT®️ COMPUTERLAW GROUP LLP
The Valley Current®: Who Really Sunk the Titanic and Who Will Sink Donald Trump?

THE VALLEY CURRENT®️ COMPUTERLAW GROUP LLP

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 42:14


Could the Titanic have avoided the fatal iceberg and completed its maiden voyage? It possibly could have been avoided if Bruce Ismay (White Star Line chairman & managing director) hadn't ignored Captain Smith's warnings until it was too late. Situations like this are typically why capital and management are separated in an enterprise. So, what does this have to do with Donald Trump? When Ismay stood trial in both London and New York, he didn't have much to say outside of a why me attitude while he shifted the blame. Today host Jack Russo and Francis Wilson discuss the similar no-remorse demeanors of Bruce Ismay and Donald Trump when they stand trial.   https://howtoacademy.com/events/how-to-write-a-life-story-a-five-night-retreat-in-trasierra-spain/ How to Survive the Titanic or the Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g644308-d338339-Reviews-Trasierra-Cazalla_de_la_Sierra_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html    Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 11 & 12, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XV: In Top Gun: Maverick, the Maverick character says “it is not what I am but who I am – a naval aviator, Navy fighter pilot…”. Captain Smith explains what this means to him as a retired naval aviator and Navy fighter pilot.

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Throttle-Up® Episode: May 4 & 5, 2024

Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 53:30


Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XIV: The Story of Top Gun. Captain Smith discusses the actual story of Top Gun and his involvement with it.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 157 - Dick King and Ndongeni Ka Xoki's epic ride leads another d'Urban to Durban

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 23:12


This is episode 157 - where Dick King and Ndongeni ka Xoki ride to out of Durban carrying a dispatch from besieged British commander, Captain Smith, surrounded by Boers, in real danger. On the 24th May 1842 King and ka Xoki snuck out of the Port Natal region heading to Grahamstown in the south. That was a thousand kilometre journey which was going to take 10 days. Averaging 100 kilometres a day on a horse was some feat. Ndongeni Ndongeni Ka Xoki had already given King his Zulu nickname -Mlamulankunzi which loosely translated means a peacemaker among bulls. This was regarded as a mark of respect and admiration and there's a lot to admire about King as well as Ka Xoki. They had agreed to take a dispatch to Lieutenant Governor Colonel Hare in Grahamstown for Captain Thomas Smith who'd been shamed by the Boers at the Battle of Congella which I covered last episode. King was young and adventurous, he was an elephant hunter and a trader and came to South Africa as an 1820 Settler at the age of six. He was a frontiersman and an excellent rider who could and did turn his hand to anything it seems. Ndongeni ka Xoki had worked for King for a few years by this time. There's also been a great deal of hooplah, disinformation and propaganda about King's ride. The popular view of Dick King over the decades has been moulded by the Durban public memorial - it is an equestrian statue on the Esplanade - now Margaret Mcadi Avenue. The main Dick King statue presents the sole figure of King as the heroic if exhausted rider, but there is a missing Ndongeni on his horse. Protestors who defaced the statue in 2015 of course had no idea about that, they were throwing paint at all colonial era artefacts - equal opportunity statue painters. It was midday on the 24th June when Boer lookouts spotted a schooner called the Conch rounding the Bluff and sailing into the bay. It was a trading ship not a war ship, so the boers relaxed. They shouldn't have, because the wily and wicked English had a surprise up their sleeves. Crouching below decks were 100 Grenadiers of the 27th Regiment under command of Captain Durnford, a few others were on deck but dressed in civilians clothes. Trickery and deceit — how very English.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 156 - The Battle of Congella leaves 34 British soldiers dead on a moonlit Durban beach

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 21:19


When we left off last episode, Captain Thomas Smith and two companies of the 27th Inniskilling Regiment, an 18 pounder that had just arrived by ship, two six pounder field guns, a small section of the Royal Artillery, a hand full of Royal Engineers, Sappers and miners, along with a company of Cape Mountain Rifles had formed their laager at level area to then north of Durban CBD today - where the Old Fort can be seen. Just a note - the 27th Inniskilling were an Irish infantry regiment of the British army, formed in 1689 so they'd been around the block so to speak. Boer commander Andries Pretorius had called his men to where he'd setup camp at Congella and by the time this battle commenced, there'd be more than 200 ready to face Smith's professional soldiers. The British were hopelessly optimistic in their plans as you're going to hear. Some of the English traders left at Port Natal, Henry Ogle for example, had warned Captain Smith that his force was somewhat underwhelming and that the Boers were not to be taken lightly. Smith unfortunately had no choice but to impose himself. He'd marched to Durban from Umgazi, and the last orders he'd received from Cape Governor Sir George Napier was to secure the bay for the British Empire. I've already explained that back in England, the Secretary for War and the Colonies Lord Stanley had changed his mind and ordered Smith back to base but his letter was going to arrive woefully too late. Captain Smith was aware of the Boer capacity to fight in bush, so he ordered his men to march along the beachfront. A stunning full moon was shining, causing the waves to fluoresce. Anyone who's marched on a beach knows that its very difficult, made worse by the horses and of course, dragging the three guns along - while they were obviously now clearly visible to anyone lurking in the bush on the dunes. It was low tide, so the going was good at first as the hard sand made things a little easier. The British also deployed a howitzer on a long boat from the Mazeppa which was how folks made difficult trip between ships at anchor in Durban Bay and across the dangerous sandbar to the beach. Smith was hoping that the longboat could row to the beach at high tide to offload the howitzer — but that was seven hours away. There were a lot of what if's that dogged Smith's plan as you can see. Pretorius had also given strict orders that no Boer should fire until the British troops were within 100 metres of the camp. The burghers waited until at Pretoriu's command, five shots rang out. An ox at each of the three gun carriages was shot dead by the sharpshooters only a few metres away in the bush. That wasn't all, Lieutenant Wyatt and a private of the Inniskilling regiment were both shot in the head and killed instantly. Pandemonium broke out in the British ranks. The surviving oxen panicked, but were now dragging the gun and a dead ox with them, while the canon were actually pointed away from the Boer laager so couldn't even be brought to bear and fired. The British in their redcoats dived onto the sand, firing back into the darkness. The soldiers were caught in the full moon light which back in these days of zero light pollution, was like a flare in the sky. The English were in big trouble.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 155 - The Eastern Cape economy surges and the Americans visit Port Natal as tension rises

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 21:50


Welcome back to the History of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham - it's episode 155 and the Cape economy is growing in leaps and bounds. The years between 1840 and 1843 were a fascinating mix of economic development and military endeavour. We will be returning to the arrival in Port Natal aka Durban of Captain Smith and his 263 men and unfortunately, there's going to be fisticuffs, bullets, death and traitorous acts. But it is true that the most significant development in South Africa after 1835 was the expansion of agricultural production. Luckily for us, an organisation called eGSSA, founded in 2004, is the virtual branch of the Genealogical Society of South Africa, and provides a virtual home for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. And buried in their digital archives are digitalised copies of the Cape Frontier Times, a publication that began it's life in Grahamstown in 1840. In between notices about births, marriages and deaths, that are known by old school editors as hatches, matches and dispatches, is a great deal of material about money, commodities, the economy. Americans had also just discovered what was known as Cape Gum. This weeps from a tree known as Acacia Karoo or the Karoo thorn, or if you're into Latin, the Vachellia karroo. What was going on as well was the genesis of an African peasant producer of agricultural goods — and these producers of food would become very important as our story progresses through the 19th Century. Moving along. You heard last episode how Cape Governor, Sir George Napier, the one-armed veteran of the peninsular wars against Napoleon, had signed an order for Captain Thomas Smith and his 263 to march to Port Natal, and seize the valuable port for the British. That of course, was going to be opposed by the Boers. Adding fuel to the propaganda fire apart from the Volksraads decision in Pietermaritzburg to kick amaZulu out of southern Natal and the midlands, was the sudden an unexpected arrival in Port Natal of an American ship called the Levant.

Our American Stories
The Titanic's Last Hero

Our American Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 17:58 Transcription Available


On this episode of Our American Stories, Lowell Lytle has been one of the privileged few who has seen Titanic first-hand. Lowell has played the part of Captain Smith at Titanic events all over the globe and has been entertaining guests at the Titanic Museum for more than fifteen years. He is also the author of the inspiring read, Diving Into The Deep. Here's Lowell Lytle to tell his story and the story of The Titanic's Last Hero. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 154 - The Swellekamp grifter and Captain Smith marches from the Umgazi River to Port Natal

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 24:35


This is episode 154 and the amaBhaca people under chief Ncapayi have just raided the Boers along the upper Bushman's river and near their new town of Weenen. Joining the Bhaca were the San raiders you heard about in episode 152. The area around the Umzimvubu River had been unstable ever since the amaBhaca fled to the region during Shaka's time, and the amaBhaca now lived west of the amaPondo who were ruled by chief Faku ka Ngqungqushe. It's important to note that both the amaMpondo and the amaBhaca used to live further north in Natal before Shaka's fractious wars began and led to the movement of the people known as the Mfecane. The amaPondo did not trust the amaBhaca, calling them thieves. The arrival of the Boers in Natal meant they had a powerful new possible ally — but they quickly learned that the Boers were not to be trusted either as you're going to hear in this episode. Faku regularly communicated with the Voortrekkers, and now that the amaBhaca had made the fatal decision to steal more than 700 head of cattle from the trekkers near Weenen, along with 50 horses, the Volksraad in Pietermaritzburg had had enough. They met in November and ordered Andries Pretorius and commandant Hendrik Stephanus Lombard to lead a commando of 260 Boers to extract maximum revenge from the amaBhaca. Chief Fodo of the Nlangwini who lived between the Bhaca and the Boers had also been raided, so he and about a hundred of the Nlangwini warriors joined the Boer commando seeking their own form of restitution. In the ensuing attack, 26 men, ten women and four children were killed, and the boers seized 3 000 cattle as well as 2 000 sheep. The numbers have been contested over the years, but the fact that women and children died was confirmed. However, it was their decision to seize at least 17 of the amaBhaca children they said had been orphaned in the attack that was going to lead to a great deal of interest by the anti-slavery lobby in the Cape — and in England. Chief Faku wrote a letter around this time to Governor Sir George Napier, expressing his fear that he would be next, that the Boers were seizing livestock and children willy nilly south of the Umzimvubu River, and that matters could not continue and begged to be placed under the protection of the British Government. on August 2nd 1841, the Raad took the rather unwise decision to force all these amaZulu squatters off the farms. It went further, ruling that none had any right to claim any part of Natal at all. They should be removed, resolved the Volksraad, to the tract of land between the Umtamvuna River and the Umzimvubu River. ON the surface, this appeared to be a reasonable suggestion, the land is excellent here, enough water and good soils. However, no-one had bothered to ask the local African clans what they thought of this basically, forced removal and furthermore, someone already lived there. On August 21st, Lord John Russell instructed the Governor to make arrangements for the reoccupying of Port Natal. This is where Captain Smith would make his appearance and the coming march overland to Port Natal was going to be arduous indeed.

Bright Side
The Truth About the Titanic Has Been Revealed

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 15:33


Recent findings reveal the truth that has been buried for over one hundred years. Scientists have debunked the theory that the cause of the Titanic sinking was an iceberg. Why did Titanic sink? What's the real cause of the Titanic crash? HOW TITANIC SANK On April 14th, 1912 at 11:40 p.m. RMS Titanic had a terrible accident that led to its ultimate demise 3 hours later. By 2:20 a.m. in the early morning of April 15th, the biggest ship of its time had completely disappeared under the ice-cold surface of the Atlantic Ocean. The Titanic took more than 1,500 lives with it as it sank to its watery grave. TITANIC MYSTERY The cause of this horrible disaster leading to so many deaths was an iceberg the ship crashed into. Or so we've always been told... But scientists' most recent findings have debunked this theory. In this video, we'll tell you the whole truth that has been buried for over one hundred years. TIMESTAMPS How Titanic sank 0:08 How Titanic was made 1:00 The real cause of the catastrophe 3:04 The interior of the Titanic 5:10 Another tragic coincidence 6:20 Another criminal negligence: the lifeboats 7:23 Some people also blame Captain Smith 8:25 HOW TITANIC WAS MADE The Titanic had 4 massive smokestacks. Each of them weighed 60 tons, and they extended 81.5 feet above the deck. Such an impressive height was necessary to avoid covering the passengers in 100 tons of soot blown off daily. The smokestacks were placed at a 30° angle to look even more astonishing and imposing. No less awe-inspiring was the cost of the ship. Its construction demanded $7,500,000. If we take into account modern exchange rates and inflation, in 2016 they would be paying $166,000,000. Surprisingly, it would turn out cheaper than the production of the world-famous movie Titanic in 1997, which cost $200,000,000! Criminal negligence, tragic and unfortunate chain of coincidences, fire or ice: whatever it was, it took the lives of hundreds of people and still keeps the minds of scientists busy to this day. What theory about the catastrophe do you believe? Share your opinion in the comments below! Senan-Molony-Titanic-Hotel-Belfast-Opening-22. Titanic author and political journalist: By Titanic Belfast, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   SMART Youtube: https://goo.gl/JTfP6L 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Have you ever seen a talking slime? Here he is – Slick Slime Sam: https://goo.gl/zarVZo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TITANIC TALK
TITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Historian Joshua Noble

TITANIC TALK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 32:03


Joshua Noble came to us via the wonderful Titanic community that has grown, widened and deepened since Alexandra made her feature documentary SHIP OF DREAMS: Titanic Movie Diaries to co-ordinate with the 25th anniversary celebrations of James Cameron's Titanic.And since co-hosting Titanic Talk with Nelson Aspen - a podcast that started as a way to promote the film but now stands on its own as a place to delve further into the stories of Titanic - we continue to build on that community. Joshua Noble has been interested in the history of the ship from a very young and age and once he was old enough to watch it, a fan of the film too. But of particular interest are the lesser known characters, survivors and stories that go beyond Thomas Andrews, Captain Smith and Molly Brown. In this episode he shines a light on Annie Robinson, Archibald Butt, Lutie Davis and many others. You will learn a lot and you're in for a real treat! Joshua's Facebook page Titanic Enthusiasts is HEREAnd his fascinating Instagram is @titanic_legacy_museumgramTITANIC TALK Official Merchandise now on sale HERET-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps and mugs - the perfect gift for your favourite TitaniacFor more information on where to watchSHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES go toshipofdreamsfilm.comShip of Dreams on FacebookShip of Dreams on TikTokWatch TITANIC TALK on YouTube go to ~TITANIC TALK YouTubeInstagram @titanic_talk_podcastFacebookFollow NelsonInstagram @nelsonaspenTwitter @nelsonaspenFollow Alexandra Instagram @fstclsswmn Twitter @alexactwrdirTikTok

FuffaWeb Italia
Esplorando 'Fever' di Michael Bublé con DJ Mordicchio: Un Viaggio Musicale Attraverso Amore, Passione e Storie Eterne

FuffaWeb Italia

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023


Ready to be swept up in a storm of enchanting melodies and captivating stories? Join me, your host dj Mordicchio, as we unravel the sultry mystique of Michael Buble's rendition of 'Fever'. Our musical exploration ventures into the rise and fall of the day, painting a tender picture of passion that lasts from dawn till dusk. The lyrics unravel the fever of love and its intoxicating hold, from the quiet whispers of a morning romance to the intense grip of night-time affection.As we move further into this audial journey, we evoke the timeless tale of Juliet and her lover, their story thriving in every beat of the song. We then traverse through the historical narrative of Captain Smith and Pocahontas, their feverish love story further deepening the song's emotional depth. Fever isn't just a physical condition but a testament to the intense emotions and passions we experience. As we conclude this musical narrative, we leave you pondering upon a profound thought, "What a lovely way to burn". So come, indulge in this unique blend of music, passion, and storytelling that promises to be nothing short of a feast for your senses.Support the showLa missione di FuffaWebFuffaWeb è da sempre impegnata nella diffusione della verità senza censura, e questo articolo fa parte del nostro impegno nel portare alla luce temi importanti. Vogliamo essere una risorsa affidabile per tutti voi, fornendo informazioni pertinenti e incoraggiando azioni positive.fuffa web online, free podcast : graffio@fuffaweb.com - mordicchio@fuffaweb.com FuffaWeb Italia, il podcast di qualita anti fuffa .news - arte - musica - crescita personale - moda - gaming - cucinaQUESTE LE RUBRICHE CHE SINTEIZZANO GLI ARGOMENTI DA NOI TRATTATI PER TIPOLOGIA D'EPISODIOFuffaWeb è da sempre impegnata nella diffusione della verità senza censura, e questo articolo fa parte del nostro impegno nel portare alla luce temi importanti.Vogliamo essere una risorsa affidabile per tutti voi, fornendo informazioni pertinenti e incoraggiando azioni positive.Un ringraziamento speciale a tutti Voi Se il nostro podcast ti piace, vota qui: I love FuffaWeb Italia Vota il nostro podcast, il tuo punto di vista conta per noi, e per gli altri, clicca il link qui sotto ed esprikmi il tuo paraere, ci contiamo, grazie:#PodcastGratis #AscoltaOra #NuovoEpisodio #PodcastDellSe...

James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by Scene
Shattered Dreams | Scene 33

James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 48:34


Some technical difficulties, a few scheduling conflicts and two sicknesses later... We bring you Scene 33! In this episode we discuss the scene that truly kicks off the last 5 minutes (in-universe time) of Titanic's tragic sinking. We cover: Captain Smith's final scene, Fabrizo's death (and deleted/alternate death!!!), the flooding of the grand staircase, promotion of Titanic in the 90s, a dumb internet joke... and more! OUR SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL: titanicscenebyscene@gmail.com Brittany's Letterboxd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/brittanybutler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ethan's Letterboxd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/thetwizard⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/titanicscenebyscene/message

James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by Scene
Questions of Character | Scene 31

James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 35:12


In this episode we cover Cal's slimy but successful attempt at getting on a lifeboat, and Mr. Andrews' & Captain Smith's final moments... among other things! Note: The "Approach To the New World" painting by Norman Wilkinson was actually in the first class smoking room on the Olympic! It was featured in A Night To Remember because there was no available print of "Plymouth Harbour" at the time. A full-size reproduction was eventually made, and this is the version we see in James Cameron's Titanic! A bit of a short episode this week, but we hope it suffices! Our next one features another awesome guest! Excited to share it with you all. OUR SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL: titanicscenebyscene@gmail.com Brittany's Letterboxd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/brittanybutler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ethan's Letterboxd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/thetwizard⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/titanicscenebyscene/message

The Pan Am Podcast
Episode 39: Madeline Smith and a Romance in the Sky

The Pan Am Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 68:40


In this episode we are joined by 98-year-old Madeline Smith and her daughter Valerie Smith O'Grady Skinner. Both were Pan Am flight attendants…Madeline joined  the airline right after the war in 1946 and Valerie, following in her mother's footsteps, joined the company in 1977.Madeline was a stewardess until 1951 when she resigned to marry the love of her life. But although personally leaving Pan Am's employment, the airline was still an important part of her family as her new husband was a Pan Am pilot named Charles Smith. The two met on an overseas working trip and were inseparable, marrying only six months after they met. Captain Smith passed away in 1989. Valerie stayed with the company until the end in 1991 where she was hired by Delta and would continue flying for almost two decades. Today, Madeline is still a force to be reckoned with.  At 98 years young…a typical day for Madeline is playing nine holes of golf, an hour of tennis, kayaking, and then walking two miles!Visit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!--------------------A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

Our American Stories
Titanic's Last Hero

Our American Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 17:58


On this episode of Our American Stories, (This Day in History: Titanic sank in 1912) - Lowell Lytle has been one of the privileged few who has seen Titanic first-hand. Lowell has played the part of Captain Smith at Titanic events all over the globe and has been entertaining guests at the Titanic Museum for more than fifteen years. He is also the author of the inspiring read, Diving Into The Deep. Here's Lowell Lytle to tell his story and the story of The Titanic's Last Hero. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.