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Music Supervision Secrets with Andrew Weaver: AI, Indie Artists & Nashville's Sync Boom!

EP. 46: Inside Music Supervision: Playtone's Sync Secrets from The Piano Lesson to Masters of the Air First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 

Shad Dela Cruz, the co-founder and CEO of Flying Tigers Express, talks about his journey, from his humble beginnings in Bacolod to navigating the vibrant startup ecosystem in Cebu. He shares his evolution from a tech enthusiast to a leader in the logistics industry. After experiencing the highs and lows of startup life, including a challenging first venture, he found his calling in revolutionizing delivery services in the Philippines. Shad discusses the importance of solving real-world problems, building a solid team, and the relentless hustle that drives success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a logistics aficionado, or someone looking for motivation in the face of adversity, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss.This episode is brought to you by OneCFOFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Einar Mickelson was born in York, North Dakota, in 1915 and died in China in 1944 at the age of 29. In between, Mickelson lived a life of adventure.

In this conversation, Ken Newton shares his extensive experience in the aviation industry, detailing his journey from the Marine Corps to Alaska Airlines. He discusses the evolution of Alaska Airlines, the importance of safety culture, and the challenges faced during mergers and integrations. Ken also addresses the current state of engine technology, supply chain challenges, and the future of the airline industry as he prepares for retirement.Ken discusses his path through the Marine Corps, Flying Tigers, FedEx, and Alaska Airlines. The conversation focuses on engines, including Ken's experience with the CFM56 and the new LEAP-1B. We also discuss the future of engine programs, reliability, and fuel burn.

Nick and Aaron sit down with three of the rising stars in the Flying Tigers at White Mountain - Owen Cheney, Todd Derrington and Kyle Willis.

Major General William S. Chen is the first Chinese American to achieve the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army. As a Brigadier General, Major General Chen played a crucial role in developing and acquiring state-of-the-art military technology. While serving as the U.S. Army Missile Command Commanding General at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, from 1989 to 1992, Major General Chen's leadership was crucial in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of missile systems deployed in the largest deployment and combat use of missiles in Army history during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.Bill also played an essential role in adopting missile interceptor technology for national and theater missile defense programs. He developed the Patriot Missile System and dedicated himself to missile defense, which earned him widespread recognition.After retiring from the Army in September 1993, Major General Chen continued to serve the nation by working in the defense industry. He held leadership roles at United Defense and FNSS Defense Systems in Turkey, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing international security.Bill has written a book on leadership: Blend-in, Stand-out. Bill is also the editor in chief of the book, Unsung Heroes: Recognizing and Honoring Chinese American World War II Veterans - Congressional Gold Medal Recipients.  Bill's father, Moon Chen joined the Flying Tigers during WWII as an American to support China. The Flying Tigers composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps, Navy, and Marine Corps, recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority. Their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China. Because the US wasn't in the war, they had to volunteer and attack the Japanese under a foreign banner.

While marking the arrival of 2025, students and teachers in the US state of Washington received a precious gift — a New Year card addressed to them with a message from President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.Lynn Eisenhauer, a music teacher at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington, said it is always a special experience to receive a message from President Xi, and they are glad to know that Xi and his wife received their latest greetings of good wishes.In mid-December, Eisenhauer joined students and teachers from local schools, as well as the US-China Youth and Student Exchange Association in Washington state, to send a New Year greeting card to President Xi and his wife, as well as the Chinese people.More than 100 teachers and students signed the card, on which was written in Chinese: "Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the 80th anniversary of (the end of) the World Anti-Fascist War. Embracing the New Year, long live peace, and may China-US friendship last forever."David Chong, president of the US-China Youth and Student Exchange Association, said that "due to limited space, many friends couldn't fit their names on the card".He added that the reason the card mentioned the upcoming 80th anniversary of the victories in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War was because "we want the Chinese friends to know that the American people have not forgotten the history of the two nations fighting side by side".In the response card from the Chinese president, Xi and Peng said that during World War II, China and the United States fought together for peace and justice, and the friendship between the two peoples stood the test of blood and fire and is growing even stronger.Ella Martino, a student at Stadium High School in Tacoma, said: "Signing the greeting card for President Xi was an incredible honor and achievement. I, as an American student, want to express my gratitude for the friendship between America and China. I also wish for the longevity of peace between China and America."Brian Suy, a student at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, said of the World War II era: "I am familiar with this period of history and I believe that it is important for students to learn. I believe that this period of history should serve as a reminder for American and Chinese citizens that their countries can work together well, despite how different their cultures and politics are. I am willing to be a successor to keep the relations of the people of China and America strong and close."William Felagai, a student from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, said he "was very thankful and felt very lucky" to receive such a gift as a token of appreciation, and he also knows a little bit about that period of history."I attended a trip to Washington, DC, and was able to hear about the Sino-US friendship from a Flying Tigers veteran himself. He talked about how US soldiers and pilots found refuge in Chinese villagers who were willing to risk not only themselves and their families' lives but their whole village from destruction by the Japanese military," Felagai said.Maryn Sage, assistant principal of Stadium High School, said that this history and President Xi's reference to the Sino-US friendship being "tested by blood and fire" during World War II refers to the cooperation between China and the US as they fought a common enemy, despite their different political systems. "We believe that friendship is a way to foster mutual understanding and trust, reducing the likelihood of conflicts by promoting dialogue and cooperation," Sage said.In the card, Xi and Peng also extended their New Year wishes and expressed their hope that the young people of both countries will continue to participate in China's initiative of inviting 50,000 young people from the US over the course of five years to visit China for exchange and study programs, strengthen exchanges and interactions, enhance mutual understanding and carry forward the traditional friendship.Xi announced the initiative during his meeting with US President Joe Biden in San Francisco in 2023. Shannon Marshall, principal of Stadium High School, said that she accompanied 10 students to China in July last year, and in September, the school sent 12 students and an assistant principal."We would love to send more students in 2025 and are so thankful for the opportunities," Marshall added. "My group of 10 students who traveled to China in July recently met to reconnect and reminisce. The students spoke about the Chinese students they met and who they are still in contact with via WeChat. This experience has created long-lasting friendships between American students and Chinese students and bonded our American students together because they experienced a new culture together."Martino was among the 12 Stadium students who went to China for a two-week trip last year. She said she will never forget the people she met in China and the incredible impact they had on her life."I was most impressed by the hospitality I felt from the Chinese people I met. I made many Chinese friends. ... If I ever visit China again in the future, I wish to see my friends again and see the places that they care about the most," she said.Eisenhauer accompanied three groups of students from Lincoln High School on trips to China last year, and they were among the first groups to accept the invitation extended by President Xi to study and travel in China.Eisenhauer recalled that during their fall trip, they performed for Peng, and meeting the president's wife was a truly magical moment."I believe in the power of peaceful connections between people and cultures," Eisenhauer said. "Individual acts of kindness and friendship have the power to change the world in small but steady ways. I sincerely hope that the leadership of both our countries continue to encourage our youth to travel the globe and share their personal experiences and cultures with each other."Chong, the US-China Youth and Student Exchange Association president, said he knows of many people who hope for friendship between the two nations and are deeply concerned about the current state of US-China relations."There has never been just one voice in America. Through this, we hope to convey to the Chinese people the American public's desire for friendship between our two nations and their love for peace," Chong said.Ron Chow, co-chairman of the US-China Youth and Student Exchange Association, told China Daily: "We all agree that the US-China relationship is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. The future of our friendship lies in the hands of the younger generation. It is our association's mission to deepen dialogue and exchanges between the youth of the US and China, enabling more American young people to understand the real China, not just the one portrayed in the media."

Ep.42: Behind the Sync: LA Music Supervisors Share Their Journeys, Challenges, & AI Insights Charles sits down with three top LA music supervisors—Lava Hong, Deric Berberabe, and Allyson Aranez—for an inside look at breaking into the world of music supervision. Discover their inspiring career journeys, the power of mentorship, and how they tackle the challenges of licensing music for TV, film, and more. Get insights on the future of AI in music supervision, learn about key networking tips within the AAPI community, and hear expert advice for anyone looking to thrive in the industry. Whether you're an aspiring music supervisor or just curious about the sync world, this episode is packed with valuable tips and real-world wisdom 

S2: E11 Linda Ferrando on Sync Trends, Industry Evolution, and Indie Artist Tips 

Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD THE INTERVIEW Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained." He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine. SCUTTLEBUTT Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective? Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

S2:E9  Hot Topics in Music: AI Music Trends, Sync Income Strategies, & Branding Tips for Indie Artists (part 1) 

This weekend we headed off to White Mountain Motorsports park to enjoy some thunder in the mountains!Mini Late Models had a big 1k to win event along with great racing through all other divisions of Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Flying Tigers and the kids division Had a couple friends podium and had a couple of our buddies get booted from tech as well (TATER) Watched long time late model competitor families battle it out under the lights, and BG00 go 3 for 3 for the year in the Tigers after a late race caution erased Logan Powers half a track lead.Stictly Stocks had some fire works with Mckenna Merchant going tires up on the back stretch after contact between 2 other competitors along with late race effort by Patrick Switser sealing off the win over Jack Hayes and adding to his points lead Kids division had a great race 1 caution but Cooper Benoit-Cox leading it green to checkered for that race with Colby Stygles and Conner Charbonneau in tow for the race lead Mini Late Models had some fire works between Nick Anderson and Nick Miller early in the race resulting in some fuel cell shots after the yellow flew. Matt Leblanc had a stout car but fatigue got the best of him coming out of 4 almost collecting 2nd place runner at the time Chris Moulton. Chris ran a smooth race from there leading the race all the way to the checkered flag over Garrett Labounty and Matt Leblanc to end the night of racing for WMMP.Sunday we headed off to the High Banks of Hudson Speedway for the Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial We had Six Shooters, Pure Stocks, NELCAR Legends and Bandoleros, and Super Streets all in competition that day Six Shooters Michael Yeaton took off from the green growing a half a track lead while Miller Jr and Sr tried to get around the 52 of Mike Comtois in the 25 lap feature, Patrick Joslin had a late race drive to put him into 3rd when the checker flag flew Pure Stocks had Kenzie Belisle leading most of the way of the race but with a couple cautions and 1 restart during the race Bobby Payne made a great move grabbing the lead and setting sail from there over Kenzie and Chris Quin at the end of the 25 lap feature NELCAR Legends had a eventful race with lap 1 Jacob Burns going for a spin into turn 3 collecting a couple competitors along the way. Later in the race the leader Cole Robie and Josh Parsons got together bringing out another caution in the legend race. Both Jacob Burns and Cole Robie made their way through the pack. Jacob Burns taking down the win over PJ Evans and Jase Mongeon and Cole came home 4th NELCAR Bandoleros went green to checkered with Bryson Robidoux setting pace and winning the race over Brody Wakefield and Grayson Day The Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial had 17 cars take their best shot at bringing home the win in the Summer Six Pack Super Street Series yesterday. Andrew Morin set the pace for the race growing his lead to almost a quarter of a straightaway at one point. A late race caution with 8 to go erased all that and the battle between Andrew Morin and Bill Helliwell was on. Andrew finally cleared Bill and went on to win the 26th Annual Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial with Justin Beecher rounding out the top 3.It was a long hot weekend this weekend but we enjoyed all the action at both WMMP and Hudson Speedway we thank both tracks for having us and letting us enjoy their tracks this weekend from the infield ! Thanks to the sponsors that make this happen Helger's South Coast Power Equipment RacingRobinson Race Parts and Fab Thomas Welding (Please make a facebook page )Gendron MotorsportsBrandyns Meat ShopHayes Signs & Designs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roughing-fenders-podcast--5244198/support.

S2: E6 Interview with Angela Leus, SVP of Universal Films  

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mayo “Hank” Bourgeois served in World War II as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. He was a member of the Black Sheep Squadron (VMFA-214), which became famous for their numerous successes over the Solomon Islands, and their leader, Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington.  Boyington had previously earned a name for himself as a member of the Flying Tigers, but he left and created his own unit which became the Black Sheep. He had a reputation as an incredibly skilled pilot, but also a serious alcoholic. He survived two years in a prison camp after being shot down, and ended the war with 28 confirmed kills and the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 EP. 2: Analog Recording Tips & Sync-Friendly Music  

Embark on a historical odyssey as Caroline Alexander, New York Times Bestselling Author and acclaimed contributor to The New Yorker and National Geographic, unveils the lesser-known sagas of World War II's China-Burma-India theatre in her new book, Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over The Roof Of The World. With a background steeped in philosophy, theology, and classics, Caroline offers a rich tapestry of stories that captures the heroism and daunting challenges faced by those who shaped pivotal moments in history. Her transition from a voracious reader to a celebrated author is a testament to the power of classical languages in enhancing narrative precision, a theme that resonates deeply throughout our conversation.The episode traverses the rugged landscapes of the 1940s, retracing the steps of untrained civilians who sculpted the vital Burma Road with nothing but rudimentary tools. Caroline's meticulous research paints a vivid picture of their struggle and the strategic importance of the road, inviting us to view their accomplishments as more than a military feat but an enduring emblem of the human spirit. The gripping accounts of the pilots who risked their lives over the treacherous "Hump" region come to life, showcasing their bravery in the face of primitive navigation equipment, daunting weather, enemy fire, and the Himalayas.Amid the roar of engines and the call of duty, we hear the personal story of fighter pilot Robert T. Boody and gain an intimate look at the air transport command's overlooked dangers. Caroline's narrative explores the intricate web of allied relations, highlighting the strategic and geopolitical intricacies that shaped World War II's theatre in Asia. This episode celebrates the launch of Skies of Thunder and honors the legacy of those who navigated the deadliest skies with unwavering resolve. Join us to uncover the trials and triumphs that defined an era where courage soared above the clouds.Caroline Alexander Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World, Caroline Alexander American Airpower Comes of Age—General Henry H. Hap Arnold's World War II Diaries, Air University Press, M.G. John W. HustonBlack Ships and Sea Raiders: The Late Bronze and Early Iron Age Context of Odysseus' Second Cretan Lie, Jeffrey P. EmanuelBooks by Henry Williamson Support the Show.The Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

A quick discussion on surprise nudity, Porkchop's been on Reddit again and NASCAR's Bubba Wallace pays tribute to the Flying Tigers with his new paint job ... NASCAR's Bubba Wallace to honor World War II ‘Flying Tigers' at Dover (militarytimes.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast

Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for.SyncRiffs Podcast

The Flying Tigers 69th DRS Association, GPS jamming and spoofing, 737 MAX 9 lawsuits, Boeing quality, SAF options, pilot retirement age, AV-8B Harrier.

Today, we delve into the poignant visit to China by WWII veterans and relatives of the renowned Flying Tigers. This gathering serves as a heartfelt commemoration of their historical achievements, prompting reflection on the future trajectory of China-US relations.

More from Bob Walkinshaw including his personal stories from China in WWII. 

Bob Walkinshaw tells the story of his service with the Flying tigers in China, in 1944-45.  

144. The number of local time zones in North America before railroads helped move us towards uniform time zones. Just one interesting tidbits from this week's SCOOP! We cover: The origins of daylight savings time & standard time. The legislation that would change it permanently and the argument for and against it.* The origins of election day in November - and what to watch for on Tuesday. The latest on the economy - a lower than expected jobs report sparking mixed reviews. Congress has 20 days of official work before end of the year. Can they get the government funded? The military sends a submarine toward conflict and what to watch for this week as Israel closes in on Gaza City. Plus ~ Did you know Hamas has used North Korean weapons? And finally - we mark Veterans Day with the little known "Flying Tigers" of World War II.  Like what you're hearing here ad-free? Please consider supporting SCOOP - our weekly newsletter that includes the video and additional text to this report - including this week's look at the "holy grail" of shipwrecks! Click here for more: scoop.smarthernews.com *P.S. point of clarification, the Senate DID pass the Sunshine Protection Act once but it fully stalled in the House and lawmakers now had to reintroduce to consider it!

① Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will start a four-day visit to China. What will be on his agenda? (00:43) ② Twenty-eight countries, including the US, UK and China, have agreed to cooperate over AI development. How significant is this commitment? (13:57) ③ Japan starts third round of nuclear-contaminated water discharge. But questions remain regarding TEPCO's management and transparency. (24:32) ④ US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high. (33:49) ⑤ Flying Tigers veterans are visiting China. We spoke to one of them who just spent his 103rd birthday in Beijing. (50:56)

Whitey Johnson was a farm kid from Minnesota who had the chance to fly a crop duster when he was a teenager. The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he stood in line to join the U.S. Army Air Corps.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Johnson describes his excitement at being assigned to the Flying Tigers, serving on the Shanghai Raids and his heart-pounding drama of being shot down and nearly captured while being hidden by the Chinese.

Israel's military has expanded its ground operation in Gaza(02:46). Flying Tigers members and their families are in Beijing aiming to rekindle the spirit of cooperation between China and the US(12:07). King Charles III has acknowledged the painful aspects of colonialism on his tour in Kenya(24:11).

Jake Plocher currently lives in Philadephia, PA but is a life-long fan of the Detroit Tigers thanks to his dad. He's lived in several different places across the country including the Tampa Bay area where he enjoyed the Reading with the Rays program as a kid. Jake is also a huge roller coaster enthusaist and shares a pretty cool way he combines his loves of baseball and coaster counting.  We also get into what it was like to see former Tiger Michael Lorenzen toss a no-no in his Phillies home debut, and hear one of the most unique top baseball bucket list items yet. Find Jake Online: Baseball Bucket List: @oberkarlInstagram: @oberkarlFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.comGlobal League works with top notch designers to feature fantasy league and team logos emblazoned on T-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, and more! Go check it out and join the Global League at GlobalLeagueShop.com

EP. 30: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR ANN KLINEThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles sits down with Ann Kline, an experienced music supervisor and attorney with film and television credits including some of the most successful and prestigious television series (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, The Good Doctor, etc.). Ann's experience is unique in that it combines high level creative skills for placing music with the ability to understand the increasingly complex content rights landscape and negotiate deals addressing complex rights issues among myriad interconnected parties including artists, managers, attorneys, agents, composers, producers, writers, directors, labels, publishers, networks and studios. Ann is also a frequent speaker at industry events including SXSW, TIFF, etc. Ann has taught Music Supervision at UCLA extension and mentored several women who have gone on to become successful music industry executives and music supervisors.Follow Ann Kline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theannkline/ 0:00 Introduction1:44 Ann's initial work in the music industry 3:24 Working with John Wells Production 5:25 Ann's musical palette & influences 7:35 Streaming content vs. traditional cable format10:00 Working with showrunners & music budgets11:02 Tying in sync to marketing music from the majors12:14 Working catalog music (period shows) 12:58 Working on the show Aquarius 14:35 Evergreen artists and sync17:10 Art vs. Commerce18:20 The pacing of legacy Shows vs. streaming content20:18 When a music supervisor is brought onto a show21:55 The benefits of working onsite vs. remote23:02 The nuances of syncing a song to picture 26:16 Benefits of working with a sync agent27:00 What sync agents do 29:00 Working with trustworthy agents & partners30:00 Benefits of meditation 36:29 Sensory deprivation + floating38:00 What's on repeat on Ann's playlist

EP. 28: INTERVIEW WITH DAVE GREEN OF THE FILTHY SOULS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Dave Green of The Filthy Souls, an indie-rock band originally from Manchester, England. Front-man Dave Green possesses a creative energy that drives their music and electric live performances. His strength of voice transcends any era classification, while still giving just a hint of his many musical influences. The music of this Brit rock/pop group has been featured in many TV shows, film trailers, and adverts.   Follow Dave on IG: @davegr33n Music & Merch: https://thefilthysouls.bandcamp.com/  

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on China and the United States to respect each other, handle their relations in a peaceful manner, and work toward win-win cooperation.

EP.27: INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN DOLAN OF DIG MUSIC This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Susan Dolan of Dig Music. Susan has spent the last fifteen years spearheading the music related aspects of productions. Some of her past work includes placements and scores in notable ad campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, network TV shows and award winning independent films.   Topics  0:00 Introduction  1: 28 Entering the Industry  2:06 New York ad agency in the early days  2:41 Moving to Los Angeles and connecting with KCRW 3:41 Working at Hum Music  4:47 Working on ABC's Men In Trees  7:08 Working as an Indie Music Supervisor 8:09 What prepared Susan to work in the Ad space  9:39 The Art of Working as a Music Supervisor  10:15 Focusing and learning from past clearances 11:52 The overall arc of working in the Ad Space 13:20 Guiding clients in the Ad Space 15:29 Working with different teams and adding value 15:50 Car Commercials 18:45 Soundtracks 20:20 Trends and Cultural Events  23:54 Brand alignment with artist identity  25:01 Band identity matching with an Artist Brand 26:05 Social media and driving the creative process  27:44 The ability of brands to break an indie band 29:50 Ads and connecting with their end consumer 31:03 Artificial Intelligence and the challenges  32:40 Current trends in Ads and counter movements 35:47 Navigating evergreen tracks and budgets 38:26 Cover tunes and the creative process 40:24 The role of musicologists and “sound alikes” 41:49 Susan's Spotify playlist  Susan Dolan website: https://www.digmusic.tv/work IG: @dig_music  

Toady we discuss the Detroit Tigers series win over the Chicago White Sox. Sawyer Gipson-Long made his major league debut and looked great, Reese Olson was fantastic, and the Tigers offense struggled but did enough to win. We also talk about the remaining schedule and the Flying Tigers making the playoffs.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  eBay Motors Keep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com(KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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EP. 26: INTERVIEW WITH JACKSON WHALANCharles interviews Jackson Whalan, an American lyricist and producer known for his high-impact rapping, music production, live performance, and collaboration. He has independently released over 100 songs, including LPs, EPs, singles, and features, while touring extensively both solo and with a live band.Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Jackson's start in music2:35 Early influences: Nas, Fugees 3:33 Early mixtapes and the road to being a rapper4:05 Passing out mixtapes in high school & live performances5:00 Early days of “The Aposoul” aka Jackson Whalan5:35 Early gear & a casio keyboard7:07 Learning with DJ Rob Swift @ The New School9:45 Jackson's creative process11:02 The song “SNAG”11:25 Making the time to be creative12:18 “Big Facts” and “Discipline” 13:00 Performing at The United Nations - International Day of Peace15:00 The best time to be Creative 16:10 Collab with KRS-One of B.D.P17:05 Working with Ian Evans to write the song about “From The Woods” (KRS Remix) 17:45 Linking up with KRS-One and the backstory19:23 Old School Hip Hop 21:04 Live performances with other hip hop acts22:47 “Bring It Back”- New track24:55 Playback of “Bring it Back” 26:28 The recording of “Bring it Back”28:15 Playback of “Encourage”32:54 Writing songs for sync 34:34 Producing and writing songs for sync35:40: What's on Repeat for Jackson?37:03. Freestyle Rap by Jackson Whalan Follow Jackson on IG: @jacksonwhalanmusicOn the web: https://www.jacksonwhalan.com/

EP. 25: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER JERMAINE STEGALL  Charles interviews composer Jermaine Stegall, an accomplished and versatile composer and conductor. With over 50 projects to his credit, Stegall is most well-known for the score to “Coming 2 America,” the highly anticipated sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic, with Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl-Jones all reprising their roles. Jermaine recently completed the score for "Praise This" for Universal Pictures. Other scoring and conducting assignments have included “Senior Year” (2022) for Paramount Pictures, and the upcoming film “Oracle” for Universal Pictures.  As a musical conductor, Stegall led a live string orchestra alongside Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly at the televised 2019 ESPY Awards. A year prior, he conducted the orchestra to Camila Cabello's performance of “Consequences” on ABC's American Music Awards. In addition to scoring 2 seasons of "Our Star Wars Stories,” an original digital series from Lucasfilm and StarWars.com, in which host Jordan Hembrough uncovers heartfelt tales of fans and families who have found inspiration in the galaxy far, far away, Jermaine was also nominated for a MPSE Golden Reel Award for scoring the animated Netflix short film "Canvas" directed by Pixar's Frank Abney III.  Topics  0:00 Introduction  1:30 Starting In the industry  3:14 Star Wars, "Our Star Wars Stories"  5:05 Scoring for various projects  7:52: Recording ideas as they happen 10:00 Improvising and creating as a composer 11:50 Jermaine's favorite projects to work on 13:35 Composing for horror films 17:16 Working on the film "Praise This" 18:30 Using score vs licensing a piece of music for a film 19:07 Creating music and art, being ready for the moment 20:53: Exercises for composers to sharpen their craft 22:10 Telling a story with one instrument  23:10 Capturing emotion through chord progressions  26:00 Hans Zimmer and touring  27:10 Live shows to catch  28:00 Animated films and what to look for 30:47 Composing for film vs television  32:55 Scoring for television with respect to underscore 34:35 New projects in the pipeline  35:29 The creative process for "The Oracle"  37:10 Jermaine's intention and drive as a composer 38:55 Working on short films and working with a team 40:00 Jermaine's most creative time to work 41:20 Composing to picture 43:25 Composing for "Coming to America 2" 46:21 Preparing for a new film and the process 52:12 What's on repeat at the moment 54:00 The work of John Williams  57:12 Closing Thoughts   Follow Jermaine Stegall on IG: @jermainestegall On the web: https://www.jermainestegall.com/ Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent  

EP. 23: INTERVIEW WITH JASON KOITER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF CRIMINAL MINDSThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews associate producer of CBS's Criminal Minds, Jason Koiter. A fourteen year veteran of post production, Jason Koiter has worked on over 270 episodes of network and streaming TV, as well as music videos, web series, feature films and short films. He got started in the entertainment business as a professional musician, and soon became a recording engineer, working for many years at studios around Los Angeles.Topics 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Jason's Background 0:58 Jason's start as a musician and recording engineer 2:26 Working as a PA for “Charmed” (2019) 2:55 The challenges of working on “Charmed”3:22 Working on CBS's Bull (Final Season) 3:52 The role of an associate producer 4:37 The steps of post production 7:33 Spotting Sessions with Music Supervisors + Editors 8:33 The various departments in Post Production and elements9:27 Budgeting for a television series 10:36 Locking in an episode with music 10:53 Working with a composer with re-edits11:59 The role of a sync agent and One Stop Rep. Music12:43 Managing songs and working with Music Supervisor Kevin Edelman13:42 Dropping in replacement songs14:14 Sync Agents and Music Supervisors15:16 Showrunners and the creative music process15:43 Music cues for Criminal Minds17:11 The creative flow for a show18:01 Working with the same creative team 18:26 Working 16 seasons of Criminal Minds19:42 Actors from Criminal Minds taking a directing role20:43 Examples of shows directed by actors21:33 How being in the music industry prepared Jason to be an AP23:14 Providing vocal + instrumental mixes 24:04 The importance of instrumental mixes25:25 Mixing and mastering your songs27:41 Standards and practices and their role29:37 Editing out expletives 31:10 Ripped from the headlines 34:49 Music matching topical themes 37:44 Criminal Minds evolution 38:52 Preparing to work in post production44:17 Working in post production 45:18 Internships and your resume48:04 Vancouver and Los Angeles for post production49:26 A.I. and the future of production 52:12 Wrapping up Follow Jason Koiter on YouTube: @jasonkoiter9555  Follow on IG: @jasonkoiter

EP. 22: INTERVIEW WITH JEFF CAUDILL OF LOW COAST This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Jeff Caudill of Low Coast.  After more than two decades with the fan-adored band Gameface, Jeff Caudill returns with a new band, Low Coast, and a debut album, Existing the Dream. Low Coast is a departure from the SoCal melodic punk rock world and a foray into the direction of bands like Wilco, Gin Blossoms, and Death Cab For Cutie.  Topics  0:00 Introduction  1:09 Jeff's first band Gameface 2:30 Going Solo & forming Low Coast 4:01 Working & crafting songs with the band  6:00 Low Coast Influences  7:35.The song “Hard to Believe”  10:00 Jeff's influences & creative process 12:24 The creative process & writing songs 16:00 Playback of “Everybody Shines” 19:00 Songwriting and writing for sync 20:05 Live performances 22: 47 Playback of “Car Stereo” 26:18 Kevin Ratterman and mixing the Low Coast Release 31:05 Playback of “Hard To Believe”  34:50 The recording of “Hard to Believe” and the process 36:54 Low Coast Vinyl + Website 39:17 What's Jeff listening to currently?  Follow the band on IG: @lowcoastyams Website: https://www.spartanrecords.com/artist... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lowcoastband  

EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS  This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Troy MacCubbin, President and owner of Alloy Tracks, an audio production company specializing in Custom Music & Sound Design for Trailers, Film, TV, Gaming, Commercials, New Media & more.   Some of their work includes compositions in films and trailers like: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Big Sugar, It, Cocaine Bear, and Oppenheimer to name a few.   Topics:  0:00 Introduction 2:00 Troy's career as an Indie Artist 3:20 Forming Alloy Tracks 7:30 The Art of Trailerization + Remixes 9:45 Trailer for Stranger Things 11:05 Chatting with Steve Perry of Journey  15:15 Working with the Trailer House “Trailer Park” 15:52 Working on Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer  17:45 Trailers and the Creative Direction 19:25. Working with a Specific Team 21:00 Competition in the Trailer Space 24:00 What is Alloy Tracks known for? 27:00 U2 Documentary  28:55 Advice for Composers  32:14 Advice from Blue Buddha Ent.  32:39 Tracks with Vibes will still work  35:18 Troy's Process Working with His Composers 36:50 The Secret to Success for Trailers 37:44 Sound Design for Cocaine Bear 39:14 Trailer Deadlines  41:00 Competition and Songs Released  43:49 Trailers and the Magic Formula 48:29 Vocal Tracks vs Score 48:43 Trailer Houses and Stems  Follow Troy on IG: @alloytracks/ Website: https://www.alloytracks.com 

Ep. 20: Interview with music supervisor Laura WebbThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Laura Webb.A veteran music supervisor of television and film, a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, and a three Times GMS Award Winner, Laura Webb is known for her work on hit projects like: The Hills, Kung Fu, XO Kitty, To All The Boys, I Still Love You, Teen Wolf, The Purge, Resident Alien and others. Laura peels back the curtain on the art of being a music supervisor and selecting and clearing music for various media. Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:49 How Laura first broke into the business 2:51 Laura's first gig- an agent trainee 4:15 Working for The Firm5:40 UTA job list and landing a job 6:37 Danny Boyle's Trainspotting 8:29 Landing her first gig and working with Laura Wasserman 9:25. Shark Tale, XXX and feature films 9:53 Working at MTV's The Hills10:23 Re-score for The Hills 11:16 Working on Unscripted Shows 11:23 Parental Control- Reality Show12:11 The collaborative side of music supervision 12:42 Teen Wolf and scripted shows13:10 Working with Lindsay Wolfington 14:50 To All The Boys Franchise 15:50 Monster High Sequel 17:15 Kung Fu and using authentic music 19:49 Favorite projects 20:52 Love At First Sight (Netflix Production) 22:45 Bad Bad Hats & To All The Boys 24:38 The use of music libraries26:17 Listening to new music 27:10 Curating playlists & briefs 28:30 Receiving music from clients30:01 Working with showrunners & the creative process 32:38 Working with a trusted agent33:01 The scope of a music supervisor's job35:06 Music supervisors & forming a union43:51 Support for music supervisors 46:41 Advice for artists looking to get into the sync space50:34 The traditional TV season 51:53 What's on Laura's Spotify playlistLaura Webb's website: https://www.webbworldwidemusic.com/aboutFollow Laura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/webb.worldw...

EP 19: Hollywood Strike + Answering Your QuestionsCharles and Chase discuss the current and future impact of the TV & Film production shutdown in Hollywood, strategies for indie artists during the work stoppage, and answer viewer + listener questions. Want your questions answered on a future episode? Tag us on Instagram @syncriffs and @bluebuddhaent.- Namaste -Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: ⁠https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent⁠

EP 18: SYNC 101 Samples & Cover Tunes  Charles and Chase break things down as it relates to songs with samples and having cover versions in your catalog of work.   Understanding BOTH topics is uber important in the sync space.  Topics Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Definition of Cover Tunes & Pitching Cover Songs 2:08 Why Record Cover Tunes? 3:00 Getting Cover Tune Assets from Label Partners 4:50 Mechanical License vs. a Cover Tune 7:32 Derivative Works 8:40 What Songs Should I Cover? 9:01 Which Artists Won't Approve Cover Versions? 10:10 Do the Homework to Make Sure It'll Clear 10:40 Definition of a “Sample” 12:04 Definition of a “Sample” Broken Down 12:48 Manipulating Samples 13:23 Copyright is Copyright 14:12 Sampling from Vinyl 15:25 Working with Your producer & Samples 16:00 Sample Packs & Syncs 18:12 Can I use Sample Packs? 19:12 Example of 2 Songs Using the Sample 20:00 Creating Your Own Samples 21:55. Details on a Compulsory License  23:50 Due Diligence and Metadata  24:00 Artists Creating Their Own Samples 27:45 News Episodes and Fair Use 29:00 Public Domain Tracks 32:50 Working with a Sync Agent 33:00 Working with a Producer   SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry.  

Podcast Episode 157

Jason Pelkey joins Nick to talk about his breakout season in the Flying Tigers! - Finally winning a Triple Crown race - What went into his "Northern Lights" Wrap - Racing- and winning- with a 30 year old chassis - What it would mean to win a title

Ep.17: Interview with music supervisor Jen PykenThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Jen Pyken.A veteran music supervisor of television and movies, Jen Pyken landed her first Emmy nomination for her work on NBC's “This Is Us.” She is a proud member of the Guild of Music Supervisors and recently launched an online Masterclass on music supervision (see link below). In this episode Jen breaks down her process and the craft of music supervision. 1:15 The process 3:20 Average budgets in television 5:00 Collaborating with her showrunner & editor6:00 Listening to new music & music briefs 7:00 Spotting sessions & cuts10:00 Music supervision Masterclass course11:55 Island Records, Jen's first gig13:45 Managing expectations of the showrunners 14:50 The creative process & working with showrunners16:00 Budgeting songs & clearance  16:55 Needle drops & songs used  17:50 Transitional songs  18:30 Working with editors (Collaboration)20:00 "The Way Home" and the sonic palette22:15 Working on ABC's "Alias"23:55 One stop rep. Sync Agent 25:15 Split sheets & cue sheets26:45 Splice and sample packs32:00 Advice for indie artists entering the sync space35:00 Exclusivity 35:28 Working with new contacts 39:00 What's on Jen's reading list40:50 Music supervision Masterclass 41:55 East coast music conferenceFollow Jen Pyken on IG: @https://www.instagram.com/jenpyken/Jen Pyken's Masterclass:https://www.musicsuper.net/courses/mu...Jen Pyken on YouTube: @MusicSuperJen 

  /Last time we spoke about the fall of Attu. The Americans had to fight both the Japanese and a very cruel mother nature to claim the frigid island of Attu. The Americans gradually seized every hill, ridge and razer edge crest as the pushed the Japanese into Chichagof Harbor. Once the Japanese had their backs to the sea and nowhere left to withdraw, Colonel Yamasaki decided they would go out in ablaze of glory. Nearly 1000 screaming Japanese performed a suicidal Banzai charge towards the American artillery positions, hoping to unleash the enemies guns upon them. Yamasaki received an M1 Garand Bullet as the rest of his men killed themselves en masse clutching grenades to their chests. It was a horrifying conclusion fit to make the last Samurai Saigo Takamori proud. Now the Americans turned their gaze back east upon the isolated Kiska.  This episode is the Rice Bowl Campaign Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We left off with the fall of Attu to the Americans. Colonel Yamasaki's doomed garrison made one last banzai charge into oblivion, leaving piles of their dead over the island. The Americans had suffered substantial casualties, making the battle of Attu the costliest ground battle as of now fought in the Pacific. In the words of General Bucker “[The Japanese proved to be a] tough fighter, with great physical endurance and fortitude. He was not afraid to die.”  A number of lessons were learnt from the battle, including new landing techniques, and the necessity for rubberized, thoroughly waterproofed boots. The men on Attu had been given expensive, thick and insulated leather hunting boots, but these became absolutely useless once soaked in water. After Attu, improved winter kits emerged, and cases of hypothermia, frostbite or trench foot would become very rare among American soldiers even during bitterly cold campaigns in Italy and France. The Americans also learnt how masterful the Japanese were at creating concealed defensive works and at infiltration tactics. The American forces got to see first hand how weather and terrain could pose the greatest threat to success. The Hourglass Division, owing to its initial desert training, was not prepared for Attu conditions, which demanded cold weather and mountain warfare expertise, clothing and equipment. In addition to being inadequately clothed, they failed to take care of themselves on the battlefield. The 7th Provisional Scout Battalion was only able to muster 40 men to walk after five days of action. In contrast, the 30-man detachment of Alaska Scouts, recruited because of their outdoors skills and experienced in Alaska conditions, lost one man killed in action, two wounded and one man with a slight case of trench foot. These type of lessons would prove very useful in future operations, to point out two, the future Italian and France campaigns which held some cold territories.  As the battle of Attu was coming to a close, Tokyo issued a directive on May 21st for the evacuation of Kiska's 6000 man garrison led by Rear-Admiral Akiyama Monzo. The evacuation was going to be done using 13 I-class submarines from the1st submarine squadron of Rear-Admiral Kouda Takeo. But by early June Takeo would already realize the danger of using his force for such a task as one of his submarines would be sunk at Attu. There was a call to use surface ships if the weather permitted it and continuous calls to rush over to evacuate the Attu garrison, but the American naval blockade put an end to that idea and worse now it seemed the Northern Kuriles were in danger. Now Tokyo sought the deployment of fighters and anti-aircraft units to provide air defense and shore batteries to thwart an amphibious invasion of the Kuriles. The Japanese had a daunting task laid before to them. In contrast to the relatively weak American naval forces deployed at the battle of the Komondorski islands, Admiral Kinkaids blockade and bombardment forces included the a trio of older battleships; the Mississippi, Idaho and New Mexico, a quintet of cruisers; Louisville, Portland, San Francisco, Santa Fe and Wichita and 9 destroyers. This powerful fleet showed up on July 19th under the joint command of Rear Admirals Robert C Giffen and Robert M Griffen, very close names there lol. Other destroyers and submarine chasers were operating in separate smaller commands within the region. Admiral Kawase Shiro took over IJN operations in the Aleutians and North Pacific following Hosogaya's removal from command and thus found himself stuck with rescuing Kiska's garrison from the teeth of a very powerful American blockade. Lacking the fleet strength to punch a hole in the blockade, thus Kawase had turned to submarines. The 12 submarines under Takeo were Type C's, heavily armed with torpedoes, deck guns and measured 358 feet long. Kawase's first plan was to try and slip submarines through the blockade, but despite being large, the submarines could barely carry 150 men each, thus it would require 40 successful journeys to remove the entire garrison. With most American warships now equipped with sonar, this represented a hell of a risk, forcing Kawase to look towards other options. While the submarines would make runs as soon as possible, Kawase had to plan a surface evacuation. The Japanese submarine evacuation of Kiska began on May 27th with the first submarine, the I-7 arriving at Kiska with food, ammunition and a radio beacon. She could only carry 60 passengers, which was reserved for the sick and wounded alongside 28 boxes of ashes for those who had died on the island and 4 tons of spent shell cartridges. A few more submarines managed to make the trek and evacuated a few hundred men from Kiska, but then the Japanese luck changed for the worse. The I-24 captained by Hanabusa Hiroshi, entered Kiska harbor in early June taking aboard 150 soldiers. On the night of the 10th, she was trying to slip away but as she was passing 40 miles north of Shemya Island, American sonar aboard the USS Larchmont, A pc-461 Class Submarine chaser pinged. Lt Wallace Cornell ordered is crew to depth charge the enemy submarine tossing 5 of them into the water. The Americans blasted the I-24 to the surface. Then Cornell ordered the Larchmont to put the pedal to the metal flooring the 450 ton sub chaser to ram the 2554 ton I-24. Larchmont rode up and over the submarine splashing into the sea on the far side. Upon seeing they failed to ram her, Cornell's men began pounding the vulnerable I-24 with shells, before turning around to try ramming her again. This time the Larchmouth smashing into the I-24's conning tower, fatally damaging the submarine. She sank stern-first into the black, frigid sea killing her 104 man crew and the 150 soldiers she was bearing. Three days later, the destroyer USS Frazier sank the I-31 taking down her entire crew and the 150 soldiers she was evacuating. Out of 800 total men the submarine forces got off the island, 300 of them died to American attacks. As the summer would continue, combat and operational losses would see the destruction of 8 out of the original 13 submarines, leaving Takeo with 5. Kawase recognized the futility of the submarine operation and was forced to turn to his surface plan which would unfold in late july. While all of this was going on, the Americans invaded the islands of Shemya and Agattu. Brigadier General John Copeland led elements of General Buckner's 4th regiment and Colonel Talley's 18th Engineers to land on Shemya during a tough storm. The Americans quickly surveyed the island to see if they could construct an airfield to accommodate a brand new experimental aircraft, the most iconic one of the Pacific War, the B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber. She had been in the works since 1938 and her objective would soon be long range bombing missions against the Japanese home islands. With their usual blinding speed, the American Engineers made the Attu air station operational by June 8th, then Shemya's two weeks later. Alongside this the 11th air force would be reinforced with squadrons of the new PV-1 Ventura bomber, equipped with the latest airborne radar, which was capable of giving a clear picture of topographical contours that would be extremely useful while flying through the arctic weather and at night. Admiral Kinkaid would likewise shuffle his ships around to improve the blockade and General Butler's airforce would spend most of June smashing Kiska with bombs. They would fly a total of 407 bombing sorties, though the Japanese arsenal of 70 anti-air batteries would give them a hell of a time doing so. Completely uncontested the Americans would make unopposed landings on Semisopochmoi and the Rat Islands, covered only by PT boats. With these newly acquired airfields such as Attu and Shemya and the new aircraft on hand, the Americans were in sufficient range to bomb Paramushiro, Japan's Gibraltar-like base guarded its northern approach. The first raid against Paramushiro would occur on July 10, with 6 B-24's launching from Attu, but suddenly getting redirected to hit 4 Japanese wooden transports trying to breakthrough the naval blockade for Kiska. Although the American pilots successfully sunk 2 of them, they would not have enough fuel to continue on to hit Paramushiro. Another attempt would be made on Jul 18th seeing 6 B-24's inflicting minimal damage upon Paramushiro, but it showed the Japanese their home soil was no longer safe from American bombers. Tokyo was forced to reinforce the Kuriles and Hokkaido taking up valuable resources in men, guns, ships, aircraft and such from other places they were needed like the Solomons. Because of their large success, Buckner and Kinkaid saw significant budget increases and now the Joint Chiefs were seriously thinking about invading the Japanese home islands from the Aleutians. They went as far as to create plans with 1945 designated as the year they would invade Japan. Now we are shifting away from the north pacific to dive back into the situation of the second sino-japanese war. The last time we were in China, the battle of West Hubei was raging on, with the 11th army of General Yokoyama invading south of the Yangtze River. Now Yokoyama would press on against the southwest portion of Yichang where the Chinese 11th division was defending Shipai Fortress; the 18th division was at Changyang and the 24th and 36th independent engineer battalions were at Yuyangkuan. The Chinese 11th division was led by General Hu Lien who held a considerably well defended fortress at Shipai, but also its approach which was the dangerous Xiling gorge. All combined, these defended the approach to Chongqing and Sichuan. Because of its vital importance, Commander Chen Cheng ordered Hu Lien to defend Shipai fortress to the death. By May 18th, the second phase of the IJA operation came to its conclusion, thus Yokoyama decided to concentrate his 13th division near Quanshuiwan, and his 3rd division backed by the Nozoe detachment near Shuangjingsi. This was in preparation for the third phase of the operation, a final drive against the Chinese defenses between Yichang and Yidu. The IJA 13th Division began to move north while the 3rd and Nozoe detachment advanced south of Yichang to cross the Qingjiang river. The Japanese found many Chinese defensive positions along the way, but by this point the Chinese had been so brutally battered over the past month, they were still dazed and confused, thus easily brushed aside. The 18th army would manage to hinder the Japanese advance, forcing Yokoyama to redirect 3 battalions of the 39th division to join the offensive. By May 22nd, the 39th forded the Yangtze and joined up with the 3rd and Nozoe detachment to assault Changyang. As the Japanese forces approached Shipai Fortress from three directions, Commander Chen Cheng and General Sun Lianzhong tossed the 94th and 32nd armies to try and stop the Japanese advance at Yuyangkuan. Chen Cheng's plan was to box in Yokoyama's forward units at Yuyuangkuan, but instead the Japanese began dispersing and clashing with the Chinese 18th army at Changyang alongside Yuyangkuan by May 23rd. The defenders still jarred from the offensives were routing left right and center. Fortunately the Chinese would manage to pull themselves together to reorganize a new defensive position to the right of the Shipai Fortress. Their last line of defense was to be at Muchiaochi, in front of Congqing and Sichuan, held by the 34th division. The Japanese were relentless as they continued their advance and by the end of May 26th they reached the defensive line. At this point Yokoyama had achieved his objectives as the vessels at Yichang could now advance towards Yueyang without facing resistance. He quickly ordered 53 steamers to navigate the river on the 27th, but then they were met with an expected enemy, the Major General Chennault's Flying Tigers. During May of 1943, as we have seen, the Japanese launched a ground offensive targeting areas like DongDongting Lake and the Yangtze River region. The objectives were clear to the allies, the Japanese were seizing the colloquially called “rice bowl” region, right during harvest season. As the ground fighting intensified it became clear that the CHinese land forces desperately needed aerial support. To counter the Japanese, the recently created 14th airforce as of march 10th 1943 led by Chennault and the Chinese 4th air group tossed P-40E's and P-43's to try and support the Chinese ground forces. On MAy 14th, Japanese reconnaissance covered Kweilin and Lingling, estimating the US order of battle was 24 P-40s, 8 B-24's, 3 B-25's, 1 P-38 and 1 P-43. It was also noted that the Chinese had advanced to Liangshan where their 4th air group was located.  The 4th air group went into action by May 19th with 8 P-40E's, 4 P-43's, alongside some A-29 Hudson bombers. The Chinese bombed the Japanese ground forces meeting some intense anti-aircraft gunfire back. Deputy group commander Xu Baoyun, flying a P-40E was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft gunfire in the process. The next morning the Japanese bombed Liangshan by surprise giving the 4th air group no chance to retaliate. From May 19th-June 6th, the Chinese Air Forces would fly 336 fighter and 88 bomber sorties over the battle zone claiming to have shot down 31 Japanese aircraft. The 4th air group missing their chance to confront the Japanese on May 29th, when they fly from Liangshan to cover Chongqing due to a false alarm. While they were absent, 10 Japanese fighters strafed the field followed an hour later by 9 Japanese bombers with fighter escorts. On May 31st, 9 P-43's escorted 5 A-29s to attack the ferry crossing between Yichang and Yidu, but in doing so they would miss the most intense action of the campaign. On the same day Lt Colonel John Alison, an American ace alongside 2 USAAF wingmen led 7 P-40s from the 4th air group to escort 9 B-24 bombers over to Yichang. It was Alison's last mission in China and the ace hoped to add to his record of kills. The allied airforce bombed and strafed Japanese ground forces but also got into dogfights with Japanese air forces. Alison's aircraft was badly shot up by Captain Ohtsubo Yasuto the leader of the 1st Chutai squadron of the 33rd. Lt Tsang Hsu-Lan nicknamed “Bulldog” took his No.2304 P-40 to swing behind Ohtsubo as he was firing upon Alison and managed to shot his aircraft down, saving Alison's life. Tsang was awarded a American Silver Star and the highest medals China could offer. On June 6th the 14 K-43's and 8 light bombers attacked Liangshan. 13 Chinese P-40's led by COlonel Li Hsiang-Yang were returning from a mission to Liangshan and were landing as the Japanese approached. Captain Chow Chin-kai, commander of the 23rd squadron and a veteran of many years of combat, directed the ground crews to take defensive measures and then apparently climbed into a P-66 Vanguard. Without time to adjust his parachute, check his fuel nor even buckle his seatbelt he gunned the engine. While the Japanese strafed the field, Chow went directly for the bombers, claiming 3 destroyed. Chow received the Blue Sky White Sun award personally from Chiang Kai-shek for this action. Yet despite his heroism, 12 P-40's and a fleet trainer were destroyed on the grounds of Liangshan. What became known as the Rice Bowl Campaign took a heavy toll on the CAF. In addition to their loses in combat and on the ground suffered most by P-40's, many other aircraft suffered from operational damage. After the campaign the operational CAF aircrafts would number 6 out of 7 A -29s, 5 out of 10 SB-3s, 3 out of 5 P-40E's, 6 out of 9 P-43s and 39 out of 46 P-66's. The 14th airforce played a small role overall in the Rice Bowl campaign and thus their losses were quite minimal. Meanwhile at the Shipai Fortress, Hu Lien faced direct attacks from the IJA 68th regiment on May 28th. Told to fight to the death, the defenders managed to repel each enemy assault inflicting significant casualties upon the invaders. Hu Lien would personally led the troops at all times in their efforts to dig in and build fortifications. To the right flank the 3rd and 39th divisions charged against new positions manned by exhausted soldiers of the 18th army, who resisted as much as they could. However they were simply no match for the full might of two Japanese divisions and soon two Chinese companies were annihilated as the rest pulled back. General Luo Guangwen of the 18th Chinese division boldly decided to counterattack, launching a rain of grenade and mortar fire over the 3rd and 39ht divisions halting their advance. Although aided by artillery and aerial bombardment, the Japanese were still pressing hard against the defenders. The Chinese 94th and 32nd armies then arrived to the scene, and the 94th army went to work successfully blocking the advance of the 13th division near Dayanxiang. This forced the Japanese to cross the dangerous Tianzhu Mountain which would claim much of their equipment. Further down the road, the 13th division was also ambushed by concealed forces of the 32nd army, managing to inflict hundreds of casualties upon them. Because of the increased losses, Yokoyama ordered the Noji detachment at Yichang to cross the Yangtze to assault Shipai Fortress frontally in a last ditch effort to break Hu Lien's lines. On the 29th, the Noji detachment launched its attack, breaking through Hu Lien's line at Qiuqianping, inflicting sever casualties upon the 11th division which was forced to retreat towards the bay. By the end of the 29th, the 18th Army's other units were also withdrawing, leaving Hu Lien alone to face the brunt of the enemies advance. But by the point the Japanese had suffered tremendous losses and the steamers at Yichang had already arrived to Shishou, thus Yokoyama feared he was overstretched and that his forces might get trapped by Chinese units moving to Changyang. Thus not wanting to see things fall apart, Yokoyama ordered an end to the operation on the 29th and preparing his forces for a withdrawal. But the next day the 13th division decided to press an attack upon Muchiaochi, not knowing the 32nd Army had set up another ambush for them there. The Chinese unleashed artillery on the Japanese inflicting more casualties on the already battered division. Meanwhile the isolated 11th division was repealed the combined attacks of the 3rd and 39th divisions, repelling 10 consecutive attacks throughout the day, leaving the bay area full of dead Japanese. on the 31th the Japanese began their withdrawal as more and more Chinese reinforcements were arriving for a massive counterattack. While the 3rd and 39th divisions managed to avoid battles as they crossed the Yangtze at Yichang, the battered 13th division was heading towards Yidu and was trapped by the 32nd army at Changyang by June 3rd. The 13th division would manage to break free and flee towards Gongan, but the division which was earmarked to depart for the Pacific, lost so many men they would be forced to remain in China. Yokoyama was forced to send the 17th independent mixed brigade who had already managed to withdraw to Shishou to rescue the 13th division. They arrived to Gongan on June 5th, and fight a long series of battles to help the remnants of the 13th division to limp back to Shishou by June 8th. With the Japanese operation concluded, Commander Chen Cheng and General Sun Lianzhong would successfully recapture most of the lost territory and begin rebuilding defensive lines as they did. The Japanese claimed to have suffered 3500 casualties with 771 dead and 2746 wounded, though it should be noted other sources claim their losses were considerably higher, as the 13th division was practically destroyed, the 17th mixed brigade, 3rd and 39th divisions were also severely damaged indicating losses possibly in the tens of thousands. The losses were so grave, the Japanese would not be able to start another offensive in China until the end of the year. Thus the gateway to Chongqing and Sichuan were held, paraded as a grand victory by the Chinese. As I indicated in a previous episode however,  Historians such as Barbara W. Tuchman suggest "the Japanese withdrew without pursuit from what appeared to have been a training and foraging offensive to collect rice and river shipping." In other words, the Rice Bowl campaign as it became known, basically saw the Japanese stealing the bowl of rice for 1943.  Now we are not done just yet, there is some action going on in the Solomons. The Japanese had just conducted Operation I-Go and despite their pilots extremely overexaggerated claims, it truly was a lackluster offensive. Alongside this the legendary Admiral, Isoroku Yamamoto had been assassinated on April 18th, shattering Japanese morale. Nonetheless the show had to go on as they say and now Admiral Kusaka would need to reorganize, repair and reinforce his air forces in preparation for the next expected American offensive in the Solomons. Kusaka was reinforced with the 12th Air Fleet; consisting of the 24th and 27th Air Flotillas. The 11th Air Fleet meanwhile, would be reinforced with the 25th Air Flotilla  holding 60 Zeros, 10 J1N1s and 50 G4Ms. Kusaka's 26th Air Flotilla, who should have been relieved, would be forced to fight on for the duration of the campaign against Rabaul; but the 21st Air Flotilla would be sent to Saipan for rehabilitation. Now since the evacuation of Guadalcanal, the Japanese had created a new defensive line with Rekata bay being the hub for the Santa Isabel defense line and Munda the hub for New Georgia with its forward post at Wickham anchorage. This meant forward bases needed to be reinforced, so Santa Isabel received the 7th Combined Special Naval Landing Force of Rear-Admiral Katsuno Minoru, consisting of the Kure 7th SNLF and the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Regiment. New Georgia received the 2nd battalion, 229th regiment of Captain Iwabuchi Sanji, the 41st antiaircraft battalion, the 4th, 10th and 22nd construction units who went to Munda, the 1st battalion, 229th regiment and 1st machine-gun company who would go to Wickham anchorage. Kusaka envisioned the main defense force to be Rear Admiral Ota Minoru's 8th combined SNLF. This consisted of the Kure 6th and Yokosuka 7th who had recently been converted into heavy artillery units originally set to for hitting the Americans on Guadalcanal. Other support, rifle companies and heavy weapons compies made up the rest of the SNLF force. By late January Ota's force began its movement to New Georgia, arrived to Munda by the end of the month, though a large air strike rocked them on January 29th sinking 75 barge loads of valuable cargo. The Japanese sent various forces to occupy Vila and Rekata Bay in January where bases would be developed.  On February 27, Choiseul coast watchers spotted Kirikawa Maru carrying two 14cm guns, four 8cm dual-purpose guns, 600 tons of ammunition and supplies, and SNLF personnel as the ship and its two escorts cleared the Shortlands. A PBY and the coast watchers reported their course, and a COMAIRSOLS strike force of fourteen SBDs, with an escort of twenty-four fighters, caught them three miles off the northeast tip of Vella Lavella. The escort took on the thirteen Zeros and two F1Ms flying cover, and in the fight that followed each side lost two aircraft. The SBDs went about their business with deadly effect; a surviving Japanese medical officer later wrote that the bombs were exploding in the ship like a fireworks exhibition at Ryōgoku Bridge in Tokyo. This would force the Japanese to yet again rely on the good ol Tokyo express much to their dismay. Alongside that the battle of Blackett strait on March 6th forced the Japanese to avoid the Kula gulf and instead op for the Fergusson passage. Through march to May the Japanese would suffer only one loss, the sea truck Gisho Maru, thus the new route seemed to be successful. However with all of the shuffling by both sides it seemed evident, a new bloody campaign was about to be unleashed in the Solomons.   I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Japanese struck hard into the heart of China's Rice Bowl Region. Both the Chinese and Japanese lost significant amounts of men to the bloody campaign, Chongqing and Sichuan were safe, but in the end the Japanese had secured their objectives.  

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Pappy B was a member of the Flying Tigers, he was awarded of the Congressional Medal of Honor and he unfortunately got to experience detoxing in a Japanese POW camp after being shot down during WWII, he spent 20 months there. He is telling his story in San Francisco in Oct of 1958 at an unknown event. His WWII story was also made into a TV show back in the 70's. Repost from early 2020. This recording has a harsher tone to it as many older recordings do, I was able to get the background hum out but then again... 1958. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate If you have an AA roundup, retreat or convention coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit our Linktree, click "Submit An AA Event" and fill out the short form. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sobercast Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

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