Podcast appearances and mentions of douglas bader

Programa 5x84, amb Joan Pera. Una biografia de la Segona Guerra Mundial, amb nazis asos de l'aviaci

MARLON IS AWAY. So with that me, Hector, Gilo and Keith are going full old man mode with tales from history. Douglas Bader, Kursk, toilets sinking subs, Russian 2nd Fleet. It's a proper History Channel episode hosted by idiots. Enjoy. Normal service resumes next week.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:

Greg Guler returns to discuss transitioning from development artist to the Lead Character Designer of the second season. We also discuss designing various gargoyles, the designs of the London Clan, and more. We also speak with Greg Weisman, discussing bringing the historical RAF pilot, Douglas Bader into the episode; the achievements of the man as well as his lesser qualities. We talk about the blatant depiction of Nazis on the show and why many animated shows are unable to depict them. We also discuss bringing in the character of Griff, his design, and how he became a breakout character who... Continue reading

Jane and James discuss their upcoming talks at the We Have Ways of Making You Talk Second World War History Festival in July, and  introduce their guests, Dr. Megan Kelleher and Rab Cooper, from the RAF Midlands Museum. Megan and Rab discuss the challenges of presenting the Air War to modern audiences, including the ethical questions surrounding strategic bombing in the Second World War. They also talk about the importance of engaging with younger generations and the evolving nature of memory and scholarship. The conversation covers various topics related to the RAF Museum and the memory of the air war in Britain. The hosts and guests discuss the importance of museums in preserving history and honouring the memory of those who served. They also mention specific objects and aircraft on display at the museum, such as Wing Commander Guy Gibson's medals and the V Bombers, and even Douglas Bader's legs! The conversation touches on the emotional impact of memorials and the stories behind them. They also talk about the research projects and exhibitions at the museum.KeywordsWe Have Ways of Making You Talk, Second World War, History Festival, talks, RAF Midlands Museum, strategic bombing, ethical questions, scholarship, heritage sector, presenting the story, generational shifts, challenges, modern audiences, engagement, technology, living memory, access to objects, conservation, artificial intelligence, public history, heritage sector, bombing war, memory, air war, museums, objects, aircraft, memorials, research projects, exhibitionsChapters00:00 Introduction and We Have Ways of Making You Talk Festival03:03 Guest Introduction: Dr. Megan Kelleher and Rab Cooper07:21 The Ethical Questions of Strategic Bombing19:09 Memory, Scholarship, and Keeping Exhibitions Relevant21:14 Challenges of Engaging with Younger Generations25:45 The Importance of Museums in History Education27:18 Memory of the Air War and Conceptualizing Memorials31:51 Researching and Remembering Ancestors36:44 Favourite Objects and Aircraft at the RAF Museum43:18 Personal Stories and Emotional Connections49:58 Future Plans for the Museum51:06 Upcoming Episode: Researching  Your Bomber Command AncestorSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Please subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters receive invitations to participate in our recording sessions as an audience member. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

When Col Goudie joined me as the editor on a documentary about the one-legged World War 2 flying ace Douglas Bader, they turned up in a flying jacket and walking on crutches with a limp.It was a co-incidence. Col is brilliant, but not that method! But it does indicate something of the enthusiasm and passion of this hugely successful documentary and drama editor. Col's fingerprints are on everything from the blockbuster success of Star Wars Rogue One, the indie gem Monsters and multiple documentaries. And this episode isn't just a chat; it's a masterclass in the subtle art of documentary filmmaking and editing, with a sprinkle of blockbuster magic.It shows how a filmmaker applies the same diligent skills across the board, from small-scale dramas to the sprawling intergalactic saga, revealing the unexpected kinship between low-budget and blockbuster editing techniques.Editing is more than just cutting; it's about storytelling above all. We explore the kaleidoscope of Col's experiences, from finding the essence of the story hidden within hours of improvised footage to the practical tips that can save you from the cutting room floor. As Col says, even the most unsuspecting cutaway can be the thread that stitches a scene together, showcasing the artistry in restraint and the power of a fresh pair of eyes on a project. This episode lays bare the thoughtfulness and adaptability that goes beyond the technical, tapping into the intellectual curiosity at the heart of filmmaking.Concluding this  masterclass, we shift the lens to the technical wizardry of blending real with the unreal in visual effects, and the discipline required when directors craft shots for the editing room. From the invaluable quiet of neutral cutaways to the rhythm of music crafting emotional crescendos, our guest dissects the elements that transform good footage into a great film. Each tale and technique further cements the idea that the heart of filmmaking lies in preparation, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of a narrative's truth. Join us for an episode that promises to inspire, educate, and elevate your understanding of the film industry through the lens of an editor's eye.Are you interested in joining the DocFix program and working with Nigel? Get started with our complimentary case study that shows you how the method is used in high-profile documentaries and to see if you are a good fit for what we do and how we work. Instagram: @nigel.levy.storiesFacebook: Nigel Levy - The Doc FixIncidental music composed by Birger Clausen

This week it's chocks away as the boys don their flightsuits and join the fearless few in the Battle of Britain.  Join us as we Reach For The Sky.  We've launched a Patreon, so fans can now support the show and help keep the lights on at ISTYA towers. There are various benefits on offer, and we can assure you that Joe wearing his rubber dungarees isn't one of them. To sign up please visit https://www.patreon.com/istya If you want to contact the show, or simply have a chinwag with the chaps, then follow us on Twitter, join in the conversation on our Reddit page, or you can even contact us on good old email by sending your missives to - show@isawthatyearsago.com

RHLSTP Book Club 54 - Colditz. Richard talks to acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre about his fabulous book about the true story of Colditz - beyond the Boy's Own stuff we grew up and incorporating boredom, propaganda spreading wasps and homosexuality. It's Richard's favourite book of 2022 (now out in paperback) telling the story of some of the more famous inhabitants of the castle like Pat Reid and Douglas Bader (who was both a hero and a monster), as well as some of the lesser known and unknown figures like Alex Ross and Birendranath Mazumdar. The pair also chat about the incredible last days of Colditz and the hell of the slave labour camp in the town. Plus a brief chat about some of Ben's other fantastic books and how they read like novels, whilst still being entirely factual.Get the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/colditz-prisoners-of-the-castle-ben-macintyre/7261673SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating another Christmas at war and indeed Hogmanay, with a Christmas stocking absolutely heaving with seasonal tales of goodwill. More great unpublished Christmassy!   Full show notes, photos and transcript at: https://www.fightingthroughpodcast.co.uk/88-Christmas-at-War-2022-WW2 Support Ukraine: Yorkshire Aid Convoywww.yorkshireaidconvoy.co.uk. Salvation Army Ukraine Crisis Appeal https://bit.ly/FightingThroughSalvationArmy Red Cross/ Disasters Emergency Committee https://bit.ly/FightingThroughRedCross Edinburgh pubs: https://guildfordarms.com/ https://www.caferoyaledinburgh.com/ In search of the pub at Hogmanay - Facebook - Edinburgh Past and Present https://www.facebook.com/groups/243031579057598/permalink/6000651499962215/ Anderson shelters https://andersonshelters.org.uk/design-construction/building/ Spotify playlist – German war songs https://open.spotify.com/episode/35eUciFLotazYwLQYPohde?si=BuTXcAcpROWUWcMJjVOmuw POW letters home https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Christmas%20letters%20transcribed.pdf Douglas Bader report https://www.facebook.com/861551180637519/posts/pfbid02Dh4zf6aHzVYkV4HxgymXPGTRqGLcJMPXobxzrfS1yPCmiYbFXTx7NoUBfvA3D7Ltl/?d=n A Short History Of The Aden Emergency https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/a-short-history-of-the-aden-emergency Sound Effects from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects   Reviews on main website: Apple reviews:  Follow me on Twitter: Follow me on Facebook: YouTube Channel:  

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones welcome you to the latest great adventure from Planet Porky - the brightest object in the night sky! Topics today include: Bryan Ferry, Boy George selling his house, the anniversary of Abbey Road, Paul and John's unique chemistry, The High Chaparral, how you'd spend your Euromillions, newsagents, who shot JR, wellness coaching, super foods and how to live a longer life, Royal houses, the future of the monarchy, living on a boat, the Ukrainian refugee love triangle taking a sinister turn, Colditz, and how Porky was the first to receive the news of the death of Douglas Bader. It's the podcast that gets all the scoops, it's Life on Planet Porky.  Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

We're following up our Frenchy episode with one of their natural enemies, a Brit. Now, Douglas Bader was technically a pilot, but based on all the pictures of him I saw I'm gonna start referring to him as a sky pimp instead. Whatever his title though, dude was a goddamn crazy person, but in a fun way. Dude lived one hell of a life and you really root for him, until things take a bit of a turn at the end. Oh well, enjoy!

This Week we are talking about one of WW2s British flying aces but can a man really fly with no legs? Just listen to this story about Douglas Bader the legless spitfire ace

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring you the latest look at what's going on out there as Planet Porky returns for another week. Topics today include: the word indomitable, stormy weather, galanthophiles, Porky nearly being blown over, Paul McCartney headlining at Glastonbury, the thrill of trying a brand new beer, Garth Gibbs not finding Lord Lucan (much to his delight), Peaky Blinders, Emily Atack's incredible childhood, Douglas Bader's tragic demise, Dixie Dean's final days, how sport and politics occasionally collide, why the UK need to impose sanctions on Russia, Jamal Edwards, a new Brian Wilson documentary, the Beatles vs. the Beach Boys, Kate Moss' sister, Elton John's mid-air drama, and a host of famous plane crash stories. It's the podcast that knows all the right people, it's Life on Planet Porky.    Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! 

Dan and Simon bring you an action packed double bill as they take a look at the story of "war hero" Douglas Bader in Reach for the Sky and the excellent "Hurricane"! Dan gets upset. Again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

El 14 de diciembre de 1931 fue un día trágico en la vida de Douglas Bader. Un accidente aéreo lo dejó sin sus piernas y fuera de servicio de la Royal Air Force. Nada le hacía pensar que algunos años después, se convertiría en una verdadera leyenda de la aviación de combate. Esta es la historia de un as del aire, la historia del piloto sin piernas.

El 14 de diciembre de 1931 fue un día trágico en la vida de Douglas Bader. Un accidente aéreo lo dejó sin sus piernas y fuera de servicio de la Royal Air Force. Nada le hacía pensar que algunos años después, se convertiría en una verdadera leyenda de la aviación de combate. Esta es la historia de un as del aire, la historia del piloto sin piernas.

Oliver and Tom learn about the amazing story of Douglas Bader!  Check out the original video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYInUUEKDDk&t=1s  

Douglas Bader(1910-1982): Facing Adversity In The Skies

Né en 1910, l'aviateur Douglas Bader s'illustra durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et fut l'un des plus prestigieux pilotes de la Royal Air Force. Mais ce qui le rendit unique, c'est que ses graves infirmités ne l'empêchèrent nullement d'accomplir de véritables prouesses aériennes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week in our Family Stories series we hear your tales of a friendship with Douglas Bader, the sinking of the Wallasea and a powerfully evocative poem from a Chindit.With thanks to Mike Atkinson, Mike King, Alex McKenzie, James McNeill and John Wood for sharing their stories.We Have Ways has a membership club which includes a live version of the podcast streamed on the internet each Thursday evening. Join at Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Jon GillExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's New Years Day! Well so what? What's that got to do with anything? It certainly won't improve Archie's mood, no matter what Reg tries.Despite being offered the opportunity to christen a ship Archie is unable to help himself getting cross as he recalls what Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, did to the poor swans.Elsewhere, to bring a little bit of cheer to the proceedings, Reg attempts to intrigue Archie with a party game. Some role-playing ensues. It does not end well.An attempt by Reg to remind Archie of the lyrics of the famous 1980's pop hit 'The Reflex' goes equally badly. Bloody Simon le Bon.Follow the chaps at once on Twitter: @ArchieAndReg

Highway to the Danger-zone! Douglas Bader var en badass i ordets klassiske forstand. Selvom han tidligt i sin pilot-karriere mistede begge ben formåede hans ekstraordinære flyve-evner at imponere både hans overordnede og hans fjender. Tag med os en tur tilbage til Anden Verdenskrig, hvor vi følger en af de største krigshelte i Englands historie og hans konstante ligegyldighed overfor autoriteter, regler og sikkerhed.

Il pilota Bader era un asso, spietato e infallibile col nemico. Ma capace di mettere da parte la guerra per l'amicizia

Il pilota Bader era un asso, spietato e infallibile col nemico. Ma capace di mettere da parte la guerra per l'amicizia

Il pilota Bader era un asso, spietato e infallibile col nemico. Ma capace di mettere da parte la guerra per l'amicizia

An overview of an RAF hero

Moe Berg earned his reputation as the brainiest man in baseball -- he had two Ivy League degrees and studied at the Sorbonne. But when World War II broke out he found an unlikely second career, as a spy trying to prevent the Nazis from getting an atomic bomb. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow Berg's enigmatic life and its strange conclusion. We'll also consider the value of stripes and puzzle over a fateful accident. Intro: Johann David Steingruber devised floor plans in the shapes of letters. At least six of Felix Mendelssohn's songs were written by his sister Fanny. Sources for our feature on Moe Berg: Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy, 1994. Louis Kaufman, Barbara Fitzgerald, and Tom Sewell, Moe Berg: Athlete, Scholar, Spy, 1996. W. Thomas Smith, Encyclopedia of the Central Intelligence Agency, 2003. Glenn P. Hastedt, Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: An Encyclopedia of American Espionage, 2011. Nicholas Dawidoff, "The Fabled Moe," American Scholar 63:3 (Summer 1994), 433-439. Alan Owen Patterson, "The Eastern European Jewish Immigrant Experience With Baseball in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century," Modern Judaism 28:1 (February 2008), 79-104. "Morris 'Moe' Berg," Atomic Heritage Foundation (accessed Feb. 3, 2019). "'Moe' Berg: Sportsman, Scholar, Spy," Central Intelligence Agency, Jan. 17, 2013. Richard Sandomir, "Baseball Hall of Fame to Celebrate a Catcher (and a Spy)," New York Times, July 30, 2018. Bruce Fretts, "Who Was Moe Berg? A Spy, a Big-League Catcher and an Enigma," New York Times, June 21, 2018. Josh Pollick, "Moe Berg -- OK Player, Outstanding Individual," Jerusalem Post, Dec. 30, 2004, 11. "To Be a Spook," Justin Ewers, et al., U.S. News & World Report 134:3 (Jan. 27, 2003). Hal Bock, "A Catcher and a Spy -- Journeyman Backstop Was an Operative During WWII -- Moe Berg," Associated Press, June 25, 2000. Paul Schwartz, "Classic Look at Moe Berg, Catcher & Spy," New York Post, June 21, 2000, 68. "An Abstruse Topic Saved His Life," New York Times, March 21, 2000. Steve Bailey, "Moe Berg's Legacy," Boston Globe, Oct. 6, 1999, D1. Jonathan Wasserman, "The Enigmatic Life of Moe Berg," Jewish Advocate, Sept. 29, 1994, 1. Louis Jay Herman, "'To Hell With Moe Berg!'," New York Times, Aug. 14, 1994. David A. Hollinger, "How Uncertain Was He?", New York Times, March 14, 1993. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "Books of the Times: Did a German Scientist Prevent Catastrophe in World War II?," New York Times, March 8, 1993. William J. Broad, "New Book Says U.S. Plotted to Kill Top Nazi Scientist," New York Times, Feb. 28, 1993. Ira Berkow, "Sports of the Times; The Catcher Was Highly Mysterious," New York Times, Dec. 14, 1989. Bernard Kogan, "Baseball Anecdotes," New York Times, June 4, 1989. William Klein, "The Spy Who Came in From the Diamond," New York Times, Dec. 1, 1985. Moe Berg, "Baseball: What It's All About," New York Times, April 13, 1975. Jonathan Schwartz, "Catcher Magna Cum Laude," New York Times, March 30, 1975. Dave Anderson, "Mysterious Moe Is De-Classified," New York Times, Jan. 28, 1975. "Moe Berg, a Catcher in Majors Who Spoke 10 Languages, Dead," New York Times, June 1, 1972. Arthur Daley, "Sports of the Times," New York Times, June 1, 1972. Whitney Martin, "'Mysterious' Berg Well Equipped for Place of Latin Ambassador," Wilmington [N.C.] Morning Star, Jan. 17, 1942, 6. "Moe Berg, Red Sox, Gets Job as Envoy," New York Times, Jan. 15, 1942. Richard McCann, "Baseball's One-Man Brain Trust," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, May 21, 1939, 11. Tom Doerer, "Nationals Hire Berg as Manush Signs," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, March 10, 1932, D-1. "Moe Berg Attracts Schalk as Catcher," Norwalk [Conn.] Hour, Dec. 14, 1927, 17. "Veteran Scott Will Start at Short for White Sox," [St. Petersburg, Fla.] Evening Independent, March 24, 1926. "White Sox Get Moe Berg," New York Times, Sept. 16, 1925. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "This Is Your Life (UK TV series)" (accessed Feb. 5, 2019). Wikipedia, "This Is Your Life" (accessed Feb. 9, 2019). "Group Captain Sir Douglas BADER CBE, DSO, DFC, FRAeS, DL," Big Red Book (accessed Feb. 9, 2019). Douglas Bader on This Is Your Life. Dick Cavett, "Can You Stand Some More Stan?" New York Times, Oct. 5, 2012. Wikipedia, "Horse-Flies as Disease Vectors" (accessed Jan. 16, 2019). Gábor Horváth, Ádám Pereszlényi, Susanne Åkesson, and György Kriska, "Striped Bodypainting Protects Against Horseflies," Royal Society Open Science 6:1 (Jan. 2, 2019). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Manon Molliere. Here's a corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Douglas Bader was beginning a promising career as a British fighter pilot when he lost both legs in a crash. But that didn't stop him -- he learned to use artificial legs and went on to become a top flying ace in World War II. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll review Bader's inspiring story and the personal philosophy underlay it. We'll also revisit the year 536 and puzzle over the fate of a suitcase. Intro: In 1872 Celia Thaxter published an unsettling poem about an iceberg. In 193 the Praetorian Guard auctioned off the Roman empire. Sources for our story on Douglas Bader: Paul Brickhill, Reach for the Sky, 1954. S.P. Mackenzie, Bader's War, 2008. Andy Saunders, Bader's Last Fight, 2007. Joel Ralph, "Their Finest Hour," Canada's History 95:6 (December 2015/January 2016), 22-31. Paul Laib, "Bader, Sir Douglas Robert Steuart," Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, May 19, 2011. A.W.G. English, "Psychology of Limb Loss," BMJ: British Medical Journal 299:6710 (Nov. 18, 1989), 1287. "Obituary," Journal of the Royal Society of Arts 130:5315 (October 1982), 750-751. The Douglas Bader Foundation. Neil Tweedie, "Tribute to a Very British Hero," Daily Telegraph, Aug. 10, 2001, 10. "Reaching for the Sky: Lady Bader Unveils Statue in Honour of Sir Douglas," Birmingham Post, Aug. 10, 2001, 6. "Who Really Shot Down Douglas Bader?" Daily Telegraph, Aug. 9, 2001, 23. Arifa Akbar, "In Memory of a Legendary Hero," [Darlington, UK] Northern Echo, Aug. 8, 2001, 8. "Sir Douglas Bader, Legless RAF Ace Who Shot Down 22 German Planes," Associated Press, Sept. 6, 1982, 1. "Sir Douglas Bader, World War II Ace," Associated Press, Sept. 5, 1982. Herbert Mitgang, "He Fought Sitting Down," New York Times, Nov. 17, 1957. "Legless British Pilot to Aid Veterans Here," New York Times, May 7, 1947. "Legless Air Hero Enters British Title Golf Event," New York Times, April 5, 1946. "Legless RAF Ace Honored," New York Times, Nov. 28, 1945. "Bader, Legless RAF Flier, Freed by Yanks in Reich," New York Times, April 19, 1945. "Germans Recapture Flier Bader As He Tries Out Those New Legs; Bader Is Caught Trying to Escape," New York Times, Sept. 29, 1941. "Bader Gets New Artificial Leg, But Escape Attempt Fails," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, Sept. 29, 1941 A-4. "Legless Pilot Honored; Bader, Now War Prisoner, Gets Bar to Flying Cross," New York Times, Sept. 5, 1941. "Epic of Bader's Leg," New York Times, Aug. 21, 1941. "R.A.F., on Sweep, Drops Artificial Leg for Bader," New York Times, Aug. 20, 1941. "Bader Is Nazi Prisoner; Legless R.A.F. Ace Safe After Parachuting in France," New York Times, Aug. 15, 1941. "Bader, Legless R.A.F. Ace, Reported Missing," New York Times, Aug. 13, 1941. "Two British Air Force Aces, One Legless, Reported Missing," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, Aug. 12, 1941, A-18. "10 Leading R.A.F. Aces Listed for Exploits," New York Times, Jan. 10, 1941. Bader with Flight Lieutenant Eric Ball and Pilot Officer Willie McKnight of No. 242 Squadron, Duxford, October 1940. Bader himself designed the squadron's emblem, a boot kicking Hitler in the breeches. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "Settlement of Iceland" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). Wikipedia, "History of Iceland" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). Wikipedia, "Papar" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). Encyclopedia.com, "The Discovery and Settlement of Iceland" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). Neil Schlager, Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery, 2001. Wikipedia, "Thule" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). Wikipedia, "(486958) 2014 MU69" (accessed Jan. 4, 2019). NASA, "New Horizons Chooses Nickname for 'Ultimate' Flyby Target," March 13, 2018. "Is This the Reason Ireland Converted to Christianity?," Smithsonian Channel, June 26, 2014. Mike Wall, "How Halley's Comet Is Linked to a Famine 1,500 Years Ago," NBC News, Dec. 19 2013. Colin Barras, "The Year of Darkness," New Scientist 221:2952 (2014), 34-38. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Jeff King. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

With the 78th anniversary of the most decisive day in the Battle of Britain, we thought it only fair to make it the topic of discussion this week. Learn about the planes and crews involved, the system that was instrumental in helping us win and hear stories from some of the pilots involved. Instead of a Ridiculous Death, this week we've gone for a Ridiculous Survival, hear how Ray Holmes' luck was well and truly in when his Hurricane went down on 15th September 1940. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Holmes (always check the sources here) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-wwii-propaganda-campaign-popularized-the-myth-that-carrots-help-you-see-in-the-dark-28812484/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45516556 https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-britain

According to London’s Times, Melbourne-born Paul Brickhill, spitfire pilot and Stalag Luft 3 prisoner, ‘set a standard in the telling of popular war stories which has never been surpassed’. His books about escaping Nazis, about boldly busting their dams, and about legless fighter pilot Douglas Bader became bestsellers, while the movies based on them are classics. Hear award-winning writer Stephen Dando-Collins, author of The Hero Maker, reveal Brickhill’s monumental struggle s to overcome personal and professional obstacles to tell his gripping true stories about men at war. Visit shrine.org.au/Whats-On/Talks-and-Events for information on upcoming talks at the Shrine. 

Antoniem is verward oor inkonsekwente padtekens. Dit laat hom wonder of die redelike man ook 'n wyse man is. Indien wel, glo die redelike man ook soos Douglas Bader dat "rules are there for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men?"

El movimiento se demuestra andando; así que ya tenemos el THMP!!! 1×02…  ¡y un par de días antes de cumplir el mes! Errr… Bueno, al final nos hemos tardado unos cuantos días más de lo previsto; el capitulo estaba listo ya el 20 de Mayo pero nos hemos retrasado por culpa ciertos “problemillas” con la calidad del audio y porque estos días tenemos más trabajo que el veterinario de los 101 dálmatas… El caso es que ya está disponible este nuevo capítulo para el deleite (que no «Delete») de nuestra “numerosa” audiencia. Confiamos en que tenga tan buena acogida como el primero, ¿o no?… o yo que sé. Fieles a nuestro planteamiento de hacer podcasts de una hora, hemos dejado el 1×02 clavadito en 131 minutos de nada … dos horas y cuarto de las de antes. Pero ha sido por los cortes musicales y por ElAlex que se enrolla cual persiana caracolera. En fin, que nos ha quedao un podcast largo de “cohone” pero, la verdad es que esta guapo, guapo, requete-guapo. Y ahora la parte buena… En este episodio del podcast The Hard Men Path: SUMARIO 1x03 Cibernética by ElAlex ElAlex se marca un estudio sobre Prótesis Bionicas de última generación que quita el “sentío”. Eso sí, que esperamos nunca lleguéis a necesitarlas porque -entre vosotros y yo- todavía no estamos a la altura de Robocop, me parece. La maestra de escuela que maneja su clase con puño de hierro (literalmente). El Sargento con piernas de acero y titanio (como me recuerda este tipo a Douglas Bader). La abuela de los ojos biónicos que ve cosas que vosotros no creeríais: Naves en llamas más allá de Orión, rayos C atravesar la Puerta de Tannhäuser… ¡y todo esto sin moverse de la mecedora oiga! Y yo traigo un estudio exhaustivo sobre esa herramienta de supervivencia que todo hijo de madre desea tener cuando las cosas se ponen de color de hormiga brava: El rifle de asalto AK-47. Motivos por los que me gustan estos rifles (Certified by Lupo) Modelos 36 hour cialis y variantes destacadas de la familia AK. La historia del Sargento Mikhail Timofeevich Kalashnikov (atentos a mi pronunciación impecable del ruso). Curiosidades varias del rifle más extendido del planeta. Aquí os dejo el link de un tour virtual por el Museo del AK-47 y otro de la siempre recomendable Pizarra de Yuri sobre la historia de las balas. FE DE ERRATAS Yo en este episodio ni me he enterado de las “meteduras de gamba” que hemos tenido…. oye, a lo mejor ha salido perfecto (Yeah, right) INCIDENTES MEMORABLES Esas cosas extrañas y misteriosas que ocurren mientras preparamos y grabamos THMP!!! Pues hemos tenido lo normal, perritas que molestosas, alguna llamada telefónica de la “Alta Gerencia”,  paradas técnicas y el impagable “momentazo” de descojonamiento con el General “Bolonravov”… que por cierto, en realidad era Blagonravov (¡mira! ya encontré una errata). La buena musica nos la han prestado: The Diablo Swing Orchestra – Balrog Boogie (como es habitual), ese “peaso” de artista llamado Daniel Higiénico – Flipando en colores y dos temas que ElAlex ha entrado “foto finish” para su sección el final de este episodio y de los cuales, hasta el momento, no ha querido reportar información… ¿suena a misterio? También hemos “tomado prestados” un par  fragmentos de El señor de la guerra (“Lord of War”) -2005 y El Sargento de hierro (“Heartbreak Ridge”) – 1986. Si no las habéis visto, ya estáis tardando… Por último, no me puedo olvidar de agradecer a las Empresas Perkins por su patrocinio en este episodio. ;D Con esto me despido por ahora, espero que os lo paséis bien con el Podcast. Nos vemos en unos días, hasta entonces portaos bien y mucho cuidado con los terremotos que son muy traicioneros.

PODCAST LA ALDEA IRREDUCTIBLECAPÍTULO 20 - DOUGLAS BADERHoy os invito a descubrir uno de los personajes más apasionantes y, a la vez, menos conocidos, de la Segunda Guerra Mundial... Douglas Bader.Un piloto excepcional, un hombre que llegó a convertirse en una leyenda viva de la aviación y que tiene una de las historias más increibles y apasionantes que he escuchado en mucho tiempo.Una historia en la que la guerra no es la protagonista... la guerra sólo es un escenario donde Douglas Bader destacó por la lucha contra sus propias limitaciones.Una vida que ha sido llevada al cine, sobre la que se han escrito muchos libros y que, sin embargo, fuera de Inglaterra es muy poco conocida.La leyenda del piloto sin piernas, Douglas "piernas de hojalata" Bader...Un podcast que espero os guste como los anteriores y que me sirve para dar las gracias a todos los que estáis ahí desde casi siempre, y la bienvenida a los que se han incorporado hace poco.DESCARGAR EL PODCAST:- 54MB DESCARGA DIRECTA FORMATO .MP3 - 24MB DESCARGA DIRECTA FORMATO .OGG- 14MB DESCARGA EN FORMATO COMPRIMIDO .ZIP- 14MB DESCARGA MEDIANTE MEGAUPLOAD- DESCARGA EN OTROS FORMATOS- DESCARGA EN iTUNESLas Músicas utilizadas en este Podcast están bajo Licencia Creative Commons.- Miguel Herrero- François Bonne- Celestian Aeon Project- Butterfly Tea- David Ospina- Canción "War" de Elyes Landoulsi------------------------------------------------------SUSCRIBETE AL PODCAST DE HISTORIA Y CIENCIALA ALDEA IRREDUCTIBLE

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the former head of the Metropolitan Police, Lord Stevens. Although he was to become known as 'the policeman's policeman', it was not his first career choice - as a child he wanted to be a pilot but was told that his eyesight was not good enough for him to make it his career.His first beat, more than forty years ago, was on Tottenham Court Road in London. He soon moved over to CID and earned the nickname 'Swifty Stevens' for his impressive arrest record. When he took over at the Met in 2000, it had just been branded 'institutionally racist' and the morale and reputation of the force was at rock bottom. He's credited with turning it around and regaining public confidence. Even in his retirement, he's continuing to head two major investigations - one into the circumstances around the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and the second into football bungs.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Reach for the Sky by Central Band of the R.A.F. Book: Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader by Paul Brickhill Luxury: Cellar of champagne

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the former head of the Metropolitan Police, Lord Stevens. Although he was to become known as 'the policeman's policeman', it was not his first career choice - as a child he wanted to be a pilot but was told that his eyesight was not good enough for him to make it his career. His first beat, more than forty years ago, was on Tottenham Court Road in London. He soon moved over to CID and earned the nickname 'Swifty Stevens' for his impressive arrest record. When he took over at the Met in 2000, it had just been branded 'institutionally racist' and the morale and reputation of the force was at rock bottom. He's credited with turning it around and regaining public confidence. Even in his retirement, he's continuing to head two major investigations - one into the circumstances around the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and the second into football bungs. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Reach for the Sky by Central Band of the R.A.F. Book: Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader by Paul Brickhill Luxury: Cellar of champagne

Roy Plomley's castaway is RAF pilot Sir Douglas Bader.Favourite track: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing by The New Seekers Book: Complete works by Lord Tennyson Luxury: Sand iron and golf balls

Roy Plomley's castaway is RAF pilot Sir Douglas Bader. Favourite track: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing by The New Seekers Book: Complete works by Lord Tennyson Luxury: Sand iron and golf balls