Podcasts about Gerald Bull

In Episode 397 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods of North Jay, Vermont, searching for the ruins of Space Research Corporation. In the 1970s and 80s, Dr. Gerald Bull was attempting to build a cannon that could launch satellites into space much cheaper and more efficiently than rockets. The only problem was his funding came from various militaries who only saw the cannon's use as a weapon. Once international dictators got involved… things turned deadly. Today we're left wondering what could have been.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-397-dr-bulls-giant-space-cannon/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends              Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/             Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/   

My guest this week: Mike Grace, Founder and CEO of Longshot Space. Longshot is developing a kinetic launch system, using a multi-injection gas-powered cannon to send payloads to orbit at significantly reduced costs. Mike explains the engineering behind the technology, its economic advantages, and the challenges of creating a system capable of high-velocity launches. 

This week, Kate tells the tale of Samuel Peck - a United Empire Loyalist who settled near Minden in Haliburton County and was an early community leader. Plus Paul has the fascinating story of Gerald Bull - a brilliant engineer during a time of leading edge aeronautical research in Canada It's also a story of international intrigue; assasination; and maybe even a hint of a James Bond villain. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com

A chapter of Northeast Kingdom history that is most mysterious. A man whose talent and ambition led him down a perilous path. To answer a question from Eric Lucier of Jay, Henry Epp tells the story of the Space Research Corporation and its founder, Gerald Bull.We originally released this episode in 2022. Check out photos of the Space Research Corporation site, then and now, in our web feature.Henry Epp reported this episode. It was produced by Angela Evancie, with additional editing and production by Myra Flynn and Josh Crane. This encore presentation was produced by Burgess Brown. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Anna Ste Marie, Kevin Trevellyan, Mark Davis, Michael Rogers, Kate Phillips and Paul Carnahan.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it:Ask a question about VermontVote on the question you want us to tackle nextSign up for the BLS newsletterSay hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevtDrop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.orgMake a gift to support people-powered journalismTell your friends about the show!Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public.

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22 marzo 1990, Bruxelles: un personaggio elegantemente vestito torna a casa dal lavoro ma sul pianerottolo di casa viene freddato da una squadra di killer che non lascia traccia. Un lavoro da professionisti dell'omicidio, ma non per rapina: a fianco del cadavere di Gerald Bull, specialista di balistica e padre di alcuni tra i migliori pezzi d'artiglieria del mondo, viene ritrovata la sua valigetta contenente progetti e soldi in contanti. Un cold case rimasto ancora oggi irrisolto, quello dell'omicidio Bull, sullo sfondo di intrighi che legano USA, Sudafrica, Israele, Iran e l'Iraq di Saddam Hussein.Il nostro canale Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vziHBEp0gc9gAhR740fCwSostieni DENTRO LA STORIA su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dentrolastoriaAbbonati al canale: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vziHBEp0gc9gAhR740fCw/joinSostienici su PayPal: https://paypal.me/infinitybeatDentro La Storia lo trovi anche qui: https://linktr.ee/dentrolastoriaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/racconti-di-storia-podcast--5561307/support.

From space engineer to arms dealer to the pawn of a dictator. This episode, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris talk to documentary maker BobbyBroccoli about the story of Gerald Bull, the most infamous figure in Canadian space history.

Philippe Girard est né à Québec en 1971. Il publie sa première bande dessinée dans le magazine "Je me petit débrouille" vers l'âge de neuf ans. Durant ses études, il dessine dans différents journaux étudiants avant de lancer le fanzine Tabasko ! avec Djief et Leif Tande. Diplômé en graphisme de l'Université Laval en 1993, il effectue un stage à Bruxelles chez Spirou hebdo en 1998 et participe à la fondation de la structure Mécanique Générale. En 2010, il passe l'automne à Bordeaux pour une résidence d'écriture et réitère l'expérience à Cracovie en 2019 ainsi qu'à Liège en 2022. Son travail explore les thèmes de l'identité et de la mort, notamment avec Tuer Vélasquez (Glénat Québec) dans lequel il raconte ses démêlés avec un prêtre pédophile, et Leonard Cohen sur un fil (Casterman) consacré au chanteur montréalais Leonard Cohen. Récemment, son album Danger public (avec Leif Tande) a été adapté au grand écran par Alexis Chartrand. Il vient de lancer Supercanon ! (Casterman), une œuvre de fiction autour de la vie de l'ingénieur canadien Gerald Bull. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week, Maggie and Maddy welcome comedian, innovator, leader and friend, Brian DLB, into the studio to learn about a fascinating piece of Vermont history. I'm not going to spoil anything here but just know that big guns and Saddam Hussein are deeply involved. Plus, weekend plans, bodily functions, and of course a sports update (boys only). 

Episode 231: Gerald Vincent Bull was a smart cookie from North Bay, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto at 20, got a master's degree at age 21, and at 22 earned a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering from the University of Toronto's newly created Institute of Aerodynamics. Magazines touted him the ‘boy rocket scientist'. Nations sought him for his innovative ideas regarding long range artillery, ballistics and other military related endeavours. He was charged several times with breaching arms embargoes, even spending time in prison, a sore spot for the proud scientist. Eventually he became involved in Iraq's ‘Project Babylon' in which he was asked personally by then Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to build a Supergun which would launch weapons into space, giving Hussein the capability of bombing targets 1000's of kilometres away. This obviously worried Iraq's neighbours in the Middle East. Before the project was completed Gerald Bull was assassinated, shot five times outside his apartment building in Brussels, Belgium. A lot of nations hated Gerald Bull and some, no doubt, wanted him dead, but it remains a mystery who was behind his killing. It isn't clear who actually pulled the trigger in the murder of Gerald Bull, most likely it was someone either within, or acting on behalf of, one of those governments who'd felt threatened by Bull's activities and alliances. Sources: Gerald Bull - Wikipedia Gerald Bull | The Canadian Encyclopedia The tragic tale of Saddam Hussein's ‘supergun' - BBC Future Superguns 1854–1991 by Steven J. Zaloga, Jim Laurier - Ebook | Scribd Bull's Eye: The Assassination and Life of Supergun Inventor Gerald Bull eBook : Adams, James: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store Strange Crime by Editors of Portable Press - Ebook | Scribd Three in the Back, Two in the Head by Jason Sherman - Ebook | Scribd Ready the Cannons! by William Gurstelle - Ebook | Scribd Who Killed Gerald Victor Bull | PDF | Mossad | Central Intelligence Agency Gerald Bull │ Super Gun │ History Documentary │ YouTube NYT — Gerald Bull — Wayback Machine Israel to kill in U.S., allied nations - UPI.com Doomsday Gun (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb CBC Archives — Who killed Gerald Bull? Gerald Bull The Man Behind Iraq's Supergun - The New York Times Dr. Gerald Bull: Scientist, Weapons Maker, Dreamer - People - CBC Archives THE GUNS OF SADDAM - The Washington Post A Brief History of the HARP Project Gerald Bull, 62, Shot in Belgium; Scientist Who Violated Arms Law - New York Times Remarks by President Biden on a Successful Counterterrorism Operation in Afghanistan | The White House The Mossad Mossad | History & Functions | Britannica Was Gerald Bull murdered by the Mossad? | CBC.ca

A chapter of Northeast Kingdom history that is most mysterious. A man whose talent and ambition led him down a perilous path. To answer a question from Eric Lucier of Jay, Henry Epp tells the story of the Space Research Corporation and its founder, Gerald Bull.

Robert is joined by Karl Kasarda to discuss gun designer, Gerald Bull. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gerald Bull had been developing “super guns” for decades, culminating in his work for the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein. Assassinated in 1990, it is unclear if Bull was killed by the Israelis, the Iranians, some other covert agency … or by the Iraqis themselves.This episode is brought to you by Omio. Use the link https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 and promo code OMIO5 at checkout to receive a discount on your purchase.To find out more about the people and music featured in today's episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website - we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodIf you'd like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, videos, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you'd like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You'll find them on iTunes.

Randy's topic: God's weapons, Invaders weapons, no nukes allowed!

Once upon a time there was a man who loved cannons. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/26/magazine/the-man-behind-iraq-s-supergun.html https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160317-the-man-who-tried-to-make-a-supergun-for-saddam-hussein https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1991/02/10/who-murdered-gerald-bull/bfce6e11-7dff-4964-864d-29db5e02753b/

Da ist sie, die letzte Folge vor der Halbzeitpause! Im ersten Teil führt euch Jan durch die Biografie eines ungewöhnlichen Mannes, der auch als Herr der Superkanonen bekannt wurde: Gerald Bull. Im Anschluss geht es ins Wien der späten 40er Jahre des vergangenen Jahrhunderts. Hier spielte sich eine spannende Spionagegeschichte ab, die unter dem Namen "Operation Silver" bekannt wurde. Wir wünschen viel Spaß und verabschieden uns in die (kurze) Sommerpause. Bis bald, Eure Wikspediteure Jan & Cris

Somebody killed Gerald Bull, one of the most maverick weapons designers the world has ever known. But who? Turns out there are a lot of people with motive and not a lot of evidence for whodunnit. 

An insider's account of Project Babylon, the plan to build the largest gun in the world for Saddam Hussein's Iraq. The "Supergun" was the brainchild of Canadian artillery maverick, Dr Gerald Bull. He'd long wanted to build a gun capable of launching satellites into space. In the 1980s Saddam Hussein agreed to fund this plan. But was it a science project or a weapon? In 1990, the "Supergun" hit the headlines and it became an international scandal. Alex Last spoke to Chris Cowley an engineer who worked on Project Babylon,. Appropriately enough he has also become an author of thrillers. His latest book is called Without A Shadow. Photo: UN inspectors visit the site of the 350mm (baby) Super Gun in Iraq. After the Gulf War, the gun components were broken up and destroyed.(UN)

Pour compléter sa série de balados L’énigme du docteur Bull et de ses supers canons, Normand Lester propose comme dernier épisode de suivre Gérald Bull dans ses recherches sur l’histoire de l’artillerie et celle des supercanons; de la fameuse mal nommée «Grosse Bertha» qui bombarda Paris en 1918 d’une distance de plus de 120km au canon géant V-3 successeur des missiles V1 et V2, avec lequel Hitler voulait bombarder Londres à partir de Calais.

Le maître de la science balistique du XXe siècle, le Dr Gerald Bull, poursuit son rêve d'utiliser un canon pour la recherche spatiale. Mais ses clients potentiels s'intéressent moins à ses supercanons à la Jules Verne qu'à des canons utilisables sur des champs de bataille. Dans cet épisode, on constate que les idéaux de Bull seront malmenés par la réalité de la politique internationale qui le mènera même jusqu’à la prison. Trahi, déchu, le scientifique et sa compagnie basée en Estrie se tourneront alors vers des commanditaires comme l’Irak et la Chine, le plongeant une fois de plus dans le monde militaire et surtout, dans la crainte pour l’occident qu’il dévoile des secrets lourds de conséquences...

Devenu le plus jeune docteur des sciences jamais formé par l'Université de Toronto, Gerald Bull est engagé par le Centre de Recherche de la Défense à Valcartier près de Québec. Le jeune scientifique débarque à Valcartier avec une réputation de génie à la fois novateur et non conformiste qui ne s'en fait pas trop avec les règlements et les autorités qui les imposent. C'est là qu’en 1950 il travaille sur le projet ultra-secret de missile canadien appelé poétiquement Velvet Glove, Gant de velours. Dans le quatrième épisode de ma série de balados sur Gérald Bull, Normand Lester raconte la vie de l'homme de science marquée par l'ambition et la quête de l'excellence : de son enfance difficile à sa fulgurante ascension vers les sommets de la renommée scientifique et ses premières déconvenues.

Lorsque Gérald Bull a été assassiné à Bruxelles, des équipes d’ingénieurs et de techniciens venus de Montréal étaient à procéder en Irak aux premiers essais du prototype de son super-canon capable de mettre des satellites sur orbite terrestre. Une prodigieuse pièce d’artillerie qui aurait été plus haute que le stade olympique. Dans ce troisième épisode de la série, Normand Lester révèle qu’Ottawa, Washington et Londres savaient ce qui se tramait à Bagdad et pourquoi ils ne sont pas intervenus.

« Un canon atomique pour l'Irak! » crient les manchettes de la presse populaire britannique du jeudi 12 avril 1990. Seulement quelques semaines après l’assassinat du scientifique canadien Gerald Bull, les douaniers anglais interceptent ce qui semble être les pièces du plus gros canon du monde, destiné au régime de Saddam Hussein. Rien pour rassurer la population britannique! Dans ce deuxième épisode de la série, Normand Lester ajoute quelques pièces au casse-tête de l’énigmatique Dr Bull.

Entrevue avec Normand Lester: Le supercanon de Gerald Bull de retour dans l’actualité.

Manchettes, nouvelle du jour et commentaires Entrevue avec Lateef Martin: Il écope d'une contravention pour avoir marché dans la rue pour éviter les trottoirs glacés. Entrevue avec Normand Lester: Le supercanon de Gerald Bull de retour dans l’actualité. Entrevue avec Martin Perreault, agent de la Faune et président du syndicat des agents de Faune: Le ministère de la faune de la CAQ ordonne à ses agents de ne pas appliquer la loi 64 sur le registre des armes à feu. Le Buzz de Vincent Dessureault Entrevue avec Mathieu Lacombe, ministre de la Famille: Mesures prises pour accélérer le développement des places en service de garde. Entrevue avec Abderrahmane Sairi, membre de la communauté musulmane et enseignant: Un incendie qui a tué une famille syrienne. Chronique avec Emmanuelle Latraverse: La ministre de la justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, souhaite donner sa version. Segment Cinéma avec Simone Fortin, créatrice de contenu pour NumériQ: Tout ce qu’il faut savoir avant les Oscars. Segment Sports avec Charles-Antoine Sinotte: Le CH, la retraite Alex Harvey et la retraite Georges St-Pierre. Une production de QUB radio Février 2019

Présenté à l’époque comme le « Docteur Folamour » canadien, Gerald Bull était en fait le contraire de l'image que donnait de lui la presse depuis ses démêlés avec la justice et sa condamnation en 1980 pour trafic d'armes. Près de 30 ans après son assassinat, les énigmes entourant la vie et la mort de Gerald Bull le génie de la balistique, un des plus grands scientifiques canadiens de sa génération, fascinent toujours. Ce premier épisode nous rappellent les circonstances de son assassinat le 22 mars 1990.

Episode 19 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discussed the founding and recent bankruptcy of Mars One, the "company" that promised to fund a 1-way mars colonization with a reality TV show.  One correction: Gerald Bull was assassinated in Brussels, not Dubai.  If anyone wants to contact us with feedback, comments, or to let us know any errors we may have made, please send us an email at joeandmikepodcast@gmail.com. 

This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. To quote the book's description, In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next--from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving their own research, interviews with the scientists who are making these advances happen, and Zach's trademark comics, the Weinersmiths investigate why these technologies are needed, how they would work, and what is standing in their way. In this fun and lively conversation, we discuss some of the technologies discussed in the book: space elevators, asteroid mining, augmented reality, and programmable matter. We also discuss the tragic life of Gerald Bull, Canadian space cannon enthusiast.

Canadian Dr. Gerald Bull had a lifelong dream to build a Super Gun, one that could shoot scientific instrument into outer space. It began in 1961, and for almost 30 years he tried to make his dream come true. In 1990, it looked as if he might actually build it but it was for the wrong people. Show notes and links: * Gerald Bull – Wikipedia (wikipedia.org) * PBS Frontline – Gerald Bull Supergun´s (youtube.com) * BBC – Future – The tragic tale of Saddam Hussein’s ‘supergun’ (bbc.com) * Space Guns – How We Get To Next (howwegettonext.com) * Explore the Harp Supergun – Mysteries of the Abandoned (sciencechannel.com) * Gerald Bull’s Downfall • Damn Interesting (damninteresting.com) * The Man Behind Iraq’s Supergun (nytimes.com) * WHO MURDERED GERALD BULL? – The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)

Comics have emerged as a key means of interpreting and disseminating controversial and contested histories: Chester Brown’s Louis Riel, Keiji Nakazawa’s Barefoot Gen, Joe Sacco’s Palestine, and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis are just some of the works that take definitive social and political conflict as their topic. Why has historical material become so important for comics art? What unique opportunities does comics allow for critiquing and revising dominant historical narratives? These are the questions our speakers discussed, in relation to their own work and to the comics world in general. Diana Tamblyn is writing a biography of Canadian arms trader and weapons engineer Gerald Bull; Ho Che Anderson authored King, a 3-volume biography of MLK; and Jeet Heer is a historian and a leading comics scholar.