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Last time we spoke about the flooding of the Yellow River. As Japanese forces pressed toward central China, Chiang Kai-shek weighed a desperate gamble: defend majestic Wuhan with costly sieges, or unleash a radical plan that would flood its heart. Across/Xuzhou, Taierzhuang, and the Yellow River's bend near Zhengzhou, commanders fought a brutal, grinding war. Chinese units, battered yet stubborn, executed strategic retreats and furious counteroffensives. But even as brave soldiers stalled the enemy, the longer fight threatened to drain a nation's will and leave millions unprotected. Then a striking idea surfaced: breach the dikes of the Yellow River at Huayuankou and flood central China to halt the Japanese advance. The plan was terrifying in its moral cost, yet it offered a temporary shield for Wuhan and time to regroup. Workers, farmers, soldiers, laborers—pushed aside fear and toiled through the night, water rising like a raging tide. The flood bought months, not victory. It punished civilians as much as it protected soldiers, leaving a nation to confront its own hard choices and the haunting question: was survival worth the price?   #172 The Road to Wuhan Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Following the Battle of Xuzhou and the breaching of the Yangtze dykes, Wuhan emerged as Japan's next military objective for political, economic, and strategic reasons. Wuhan served as the interim capital of the Kuomintang government, making it a crucial center of political authority. Its fall would deprive China of a vital rail and river hub, thereby further crippling the Chinese war effort. From a strategic perspective, Japanese control of a major rail and river junction on the Yangtze would enable westward expansion and provide a base for further advances into central and southern China. For these reasons, the Intelligence Division of the Army General Staff assessed that the capture of Wuhan would likely deliver the decisive blow needed to conclude the Second Sino-Japanese War.  Recognizing Wuhan's strategic importance, both the National Revolutionary Army and the Imperial Japanese Army committed substantial forces to the city and its approaches. The IJA deployed roughly 400,000 troops, while the NRA fielded at least 800,000. China began the war with an estimated regular force of 1.7 to 2.2 million men, organized into six broad loyalty-based categories around Chiang Kai-shek's command. Directly loyal troops formed the first group, followed by a second tier of soldiers who had previously supported Chiang but were less tightly controlled. The next category consisted of provincial troops that Chiang could ordinarily influence, while a fourth group included provincial units over which his sway was weaker. The fifth category comprised Communist forces, the Eighth Route Army in the northwest and the New Fourth Army forming in the central Yangtze region. The final category consisted of Northeastern or Manchurian units loyal to Zhang Xueliang, known as the “Young Marshal.” The first two categories together accounted for roughly 900,000 men, with about a million more in independent provincial armies, and roughly 300,000 in Communist and Manchurian forces. As commander-in-chief, Chiang could effectively command only about half of the mobilizable units at the outbreak of war in July 1937, which meant that military decisions were often slow, fraught with negotiation, and administratively cumbersome. Division-level coordination and communication proved particularly challenging, a stark contrast to the Japanese command structure, which remained clean and disciplined. Geographically, most of Chiang's loyal troops were located in the corridor between the Yangtze and the Yellow rivers at the start of 1938. Having participated heavily in the defense of Shanghai and Nanjing, they retreated to Wuhan at about half strength, with an already decimated officer corps. They then numbered around 400,000 and were commanded by generals Chen Cheng and Hu Zongnan. The northern regional armies, especially Han Fuju's forces in Shandong, had suffered severe losses; some units defected to the Japanese and later served as puppet troops. After six months of Japanese onslaught that cost the coastal and central regions—Peiping-Tianjin to Shanghai and inland toward Nanjing—much of the relatively autonomous, sizable armies remained from the southwest or northwest, under leaders such as Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi (Guangxi), Long Yun (Yunnan), and Yan Xishan (Shanxi and Suiyuan). Roughly 700,000 of these troops—predominantly from Guangxi under Li and Bai—were committed to the defense of Wuhan. The Communist forces, by contrast, numbered about 100,000 and remained relatively unscathed in bases north and east of Xi'an. In total, approximately 1.3 million men were under arms in defense of Wuhan. In December 1937, the Military Affairs Commission was established to determine Wuhan's defense strategy. Following the loss of Xuzhou, the National Revolutionary Army redeployed approximately 1.1 million troops across about 120 divisions. The commission organized the defense around three main fronts: the Dabie Mountains, Poyang Lake, and the Yangtze River, in response to an estimated 200,000 Japanese troops spread over 20 divisions of the Imperial Japanese Army. Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi, commanding the Fifth War Zone, were assigned to defend the north of the Yangtze, while Chen Cheng, commanding the Ninth War Zone, was tasked with defending the south. The First War Zone, situated to the west of the Zhengzhou–Xinyang segment of the Pinghan Railway, was responsible for halting Japanese forces advancing from the North China Plain, and the Third War Zone, located between Wuhu, Anqing, and Nanchang, was charged with protecting the Yuehan Railway. Following the Japanese occupation of Xuzhou in May 1938, they sought to expand the invasion. The IJA decided to dispatch a vanguard to occupy Anqing as a forward base for an assault on Wuhan. The main force would then advance north of the Dabie Mountains along the Huai River, with the objective of eventually capturing Wuhan via the Wusheng Pass. A second detachment would move west along the Yangtze. However, a flood from the Yellow River forced the IJA to abandon plans to advance along the Huai and instead to attack along both banks of the Yangtze. Despite Chinese numerical superiority on the Wuhan front, roughly a 2:1 advantage, the offensive faced several complicating factors. The NRA was a heterogeneous, fragmented force with a variety of tables of organization and equipment, and it lacked the unified command structure that characterized the IJA. Historian Richard Frank notes the broad diversity of Chinese forces at the outbreak of the war, which hindered cohesive mobile and strategic operations: “Chiang commanded armies of 2,029,000 troops of highly variegated capability and loyalty. His personal forces included an elite cadre of three hundred-thousand German-trained and eighty-thousand German armed men. A second stratum of the Chinese armies, numbering roughly 600,000 included various regional commands loyal to Chiang in the past that generally conformed to his directives. These troops were better armed and trained than the rest. The third category encompassed a million men who were neither loyal nor obedient to Chiang”. The NRA faced a significant disadvantage in both quantity and quality of equipment compared to the Japanese. The disparity was stark in artillery allocations. An IJA infantry division possessed 48 field and mountain guns, whereas a German-equipped Chinese division had only 16. In terms of regiment and battalion guns, a Japanese division had 56, while a German-equipped Chinese division possessed just 30. Of roughly 200 Chinese infantry divisions in 1937, only 20 were German-equipped, and merely eight of those met their paper-strength standards. Many Chinese divisions had no artillery at all, and those that did often lacked radios or forward-observation capabilities to ensure accurate fire. These deficiencies placed the NRA at a clear disadvantage in firepower when facing the Japanese. These equipment gaps were compounded by poor training and tactical doctrine. The NRA lacked adequate training facilities and did not incorporate sufficient field maneuvers, gun handling, or marksmanship into its program. Although the 1935 drill manual introduced small-group “open order” tactics, many formations continued to fight in close-order formations. In an era when increased firepower rendered close-order tactics obsolete, such formations became a liability. The NRA's failure to adapt dispersed assault formations limited its tactical effectiveness. Defensively, the NRA also faced serious shortcomings. Units were often ordered to create deep positions near key lines of communication, but Chinese forces became overly dependent on fixed fortifications, which immobilized their defense. Poor intelligence on Japanese movements and a lack of mobile reserves, there were only about 3,000 military vehicles in China in 1937, meant that Japanese infantry could easily outflank fixed NRA positions. Moreover, the Japanese enjoyed superiority in artillery, enabling them to suppress these fixed positions more effectively. These realities left Chinese defenses vulnerable, especially in the war's first year. The leadership deficit within the NRA, reflected in limited officer training, further constrained operational effectiveness. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly warned that Chinese commanders often equaled their counterparts in rank but did not outmatch them in competence. Only 2,000 commanders and staff officers had received training by 1937, and many staff officers had no military training at all. Overall, about 29.1 percent of NRA officers had no military education, severely limiting professional development and command capability. With the exception of the Guangxi divisions, Chinese units were hampered by an unnecessarily complex command structure. Orders from Chiang Kai-shek needed to pass through six tiers before action could be taken, slowing decision-making and responsiveness. In addition, Chiang favored central army units under direct control with loyal commanders from the Whampoa clique when distributing equipment, a pattern that bred discord and insubordination across levels of the Chinese field forces. Beyond structural issues, the Chinese force organization suffered from a lack of coherence due to competing influences. The forces had been reorganized along German-inspired lines, creating large field armies arranged as “war zones,” while Russian influence shaped strategic positioning through a division into “front” and “route” armies and separate rear-area service units. This mix yielded an incoherent force facing the Japanese. Troop placement and support procedures lacked rationalization: Chiang and his generals often sought to avoid decisive confrontation with Japan to minimize the risk of irreversible defeat, yet they also rejected a broad adoption of guerrilla warfare as a systematic tactic. The tendency to emphasize holding railway lines and other communications tied down the main fighting forces, around which the Japanese could maneuver more easily, reducing overall operational flexibility. Despite these deficiencies, NRA officers led roughly 800,000 Chinese troops deployed for the Battle of Wuhan. On the Wuhan approaches, four war zones were organized under capable if overextended leadership: 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 9th. The 5th War Zone, commanded by Li Zongren, defended north of the Yangtze to protect the Beijing–Wuhan railway. Chen Cheng's Ninth War Zone defended south of the Yangtze, aiming to prevent seizure of Jiujiang and other key cities on approaches to Wuhan. The 1st War Zone focused on stopping Japanese forces from the northern plains, while Gu Zhutong's 3rdWar Zone, deployed between Wuhu, Anqing, and Nanchang, defended the Yuehan railway and fortified the Yangtze River. Japan's Central China Expeditionary Army, commanded by Hata Shunroku, spearheaded the Wuhan advance. The CCEA consisted of two armies: the 2nd Army, which included several infantry divisions under Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni, and the 11th Army, advancing along the Yangtze's northern and southern banks under Okamura Yasuji. The 2nd Army aimed to push through the Dabie Mountains and sever Wuhan from the north, while the 11th Army would converge on Wuhan in a concentric operation to envelop the city. The Japanese forces were augmented by 120 ships from the 3rd Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy under Koshirō Oikawa, more than 500 aircraft from the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service, and five divisions from the Central China Area Army tasked with guarding Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, and other key cities. These forces were intended to protect the back of the main Japanese thrust and complete the preparations for a major battle. The Kuomintang, led by Chiang Kai-shek, was acutely aware that Japan aimed to strike at Wuhan. Facing Japan's firepower and bold offensives, Chiang and his commanders pursued a strategy of attrition at the Wuchang conference in January 1938. Central China would be the primary theater of China's protracted struggle, distant from Japan's existing center of gravity in Manchuria. Chiang hoped Japan's manpower and resources would be exhausted as the empire pushed deeper into Central China. Eventually, Japan would be forced either to negotiate a settlement with China or to seek foreign assistance to obtain raw materials. The mountainous terrain to the north and south of the Yangtze presented natural obstacles that the Chinese believed would hinder large-scale concentration of Japanese forces. North of the Yangtze, the Dabie Mountains provided crucial flank protection; to the south, rugged, roadless terrain made expansive maneuvering difficult. In addition to these natural barriers, Chinese forces fortified the region with prepared, in-depth defenses, particularly in the mountains. The rugged terrain was expected to help hold back the Japanese offensive toward Wuhan and inflict substantial casualties on the attackers. The Yangtze itself was a critical defensive factor. Although the Chinese Navy was largely absent, they implemented several measures to impede amphibious operations. They constructed gun positions at key points where the river narrowed, notably around the strongholds at Madang and Tianjiazhen. Specialized units, such as the Riverine Defense Force, were deployed to defend these river fortifications against amphibious assaults. To reinforce the Riverine Defense Force, Chinese forces sank 79 ships in the Yangtze to create obstacles for potential Japanese naval advances. They also laid thousands of mines to constrain Japanese warships. These defensive measures were designed to slow the Japanese advance and complicate their logistics. The Chinese aimed to exploit stalled offensives to strike at exposed flanks and disrupted supply lines, leveraging terrain and fortified positions to offset Japan's superior firepower. On 18 February 1938, an Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service strike force comprising at least 11 A5M fighters of the 12th and 13th Kōkūtais, led by Lieutenant Takashi Kaneko, and 15 G3M bombers of the Kanoya Kokutai, led by Lieutenant Commander Sugahisa Tuneru, raided Wuhan and engaged 19 Chinese Air Force I-15 fighters from the 22nd and 23rd Pursuit Squadrons and 10 I-16 fighters from the 21st Pursuit Squadron, all under the overall command of the 4th Pursuit Group CO Captain Li Guidan. They faced a Soviet Volunteer Group mix of Polikarpov fighters as well. The 4th Group fighters claimed at least four A5Ms shot down, while the Soviet group claimed no fewer than three A5Ms. Both the Japanese fighter group commander, Lieutenant Kaneko, and the Chinese fighter group commander, Captain Li, were killed in action during the battle. A largely intact A5M downed in the engagement was recovered with a damaged engine; it was the second intact A5M to be recovered, repaired, and flight-tested in the war, following the first recovered-intact A5M credited to Colonel Gao Zhihang during an air battle over Nanjing on 12 October 1937. On 3 August 1938, 52 Chinese fighters, including 20 I-15s, 13 I-16s, 11 Gloster Gladiators, and 7 Hawk IIIs, intercepted at least 29 A5Ms and 18 G3Ms over Hankou. The Guangxi era pilots Zhu Jiaxun and He Jermin, along with Chinese-American fighter pilots Arthur Chin and Louie Yim-qun, all flying Gladiators, claimed at least four A5Ms shot down on that day. The Wuhan Campaign began in earnest when the Imperial Japanese Army's 3rd and 13th Infantry Divisions advanced north of the Yangtze River. Central China Expeditionary Army commander Hata Shunroku designated Shouxian, Zhengyangguan, and the Huainan coal mine as the objectives for the 3rd and 13th Infantry Divisions. Meanwhile, the 6th Infantry Division, part of the 11th Army, advanced toward Anqing from Hefei. The 6th Infantry Division coordinated with the Hata Detachment, which launched an amphibious assault from the river. The 2nd Army's sector saw immediate success. On June 3, the 3rd Infantry Division seized the Huainan coal mine; two days later, it captured Shouxian. The 13th Infantry Division also secured Zhengyangguan on that day. The 6th Infantry Division then made rapid progress immediately north of the Yangtze River, taking Shucheng on June 8 and Tongcheng on June 13. These advances forced the Chinese 77th Corps and the 21st and 26th Army Groups to withdraw to a line spanning Huoshan, Lu'an, and Fuyang. More critically, the Hata Detachment crossed the Yangtze River and landed behind the Chinese 27th Army Group's 20th Corps. The sudden appearance of Japanese forces in their rear forced the two Chinese divisions defending Anqing to withdraw. The fall of Anqing represented a major Japanese success, as they gained control of an airfield crucial for receiving close air support. After battles around Shucheng, Tongcheng, and Anqing, all three cities and their surrounding countryside suffered extensive damage. Much of this damage resulted from air raids that indiscriminately targeted soldiers and civilians alike. In Shucheng, the raids were reportedly aided by a Chinese traitor who displayed a red umbrella to guide daylight bombing on May 10, 1938. This air raid caused substantial destruction, killing or wounding at least 160 people and destroying more than a thousand homes. The town of Yimen also endured aerial destruction, with raids killing over 400 people and destroying 7,000 homes. Yimen and Shucheng were among many Chinese towns subjected to terror bombing, contributing to widespread civilian casualties and the destruction of livelihoods across China. The broader pattern of air raids was enabled by a lack of quality fighter aircraft and trained pilots, allowing Japanese bombers free rein against Chinese cities, towns, and villages. While the aerial assaults caused immense damage, the atrocities committed in these cities were even more severe. In Anhui, where Shucheng, Anqing, and Tongcheng were located, the Japanese brutality was on full display. The brutality can be partly understood as an attempt to destroy China's will and capacity to wage war, yet the extremity of some acts points to a warped martial culture within the Japanese Army, which appeared to encourage murder, torture, rape, and other crimes. Indeed, the Army eventually enshrined this brutality in its doctrine with the so-called “three alls”: kill all, burn all, loot all.  These acts, and more, were carried out in Anhui during the summer of 1938 as the Japanese advanced up the Yangtze River. In Anqing, the Hata Detachment killed at least 200 people without compunction. A further 36 civilians on a boat were detained and killed by Japanese marines, who claimed they were potentially Chinese soldiers. The countryside around Anqing, Shucheng, and Tongcheng witnessed continued atrocities. In Taoxi village of Shucheng County, the Japanese burned over 1,000 houses and killed more than 40 people. At Nangang, Japanese soldiers killed more than 200 people and committed numerous rapes, including many victims over 60 years old. Tongcheng also became a site of forced sexual slavery. The Japanese atrocities, intended to terrify the Chinese into submission, did not achieve their aim. Chinese resistance persisted. After a brief withdrawal, the 20th Army held stoutly at Jinshan for four days before retreating to Xiaochiyi and Taihu. These withdrawals, while costly, lured the Japanese deeper into the interior of China. As the Japanese advanced, their flanks became increasingly vulnerable to counterattack. On June 26, 1928, the Chinese 26th Army Group attacked the flanks of the 6th Infantry Division at Taihu. The 26th Army Group was supported by the 20th and 31st Armies, which attacked from the front to pin the 6th Infantry Division in place. The 6th Infantry Division was ill-prepared to respond, suffering a malaria outbreak that left about 2,000 soldiers unfit for combat. Fighting continued until June 29, when the Japanese withdrew. The focus of operations north of the Yangtze shifted to Madang, a key river fortress protected by obstacles and river batteries. Roughly 600 mines were laid in the Yangtze near Madang, and the fortress was largely manned by the Riverine Defense Force, with a small garrison; including stragglers from the 53rd Infantry Division, the Madang garrison totaled roughly 500 men. Initial expectations had Madang holding, since Japanese ships could not easily remove obstacles or suppress the batteries. On the dawn of June 24, however, news reached Madang that Xiangkou had fallen to the Japanese, enabling a land threat to Madang, and many Madang defenders, including most officers above the platoon level, were absent at a nearby ceremony when the attack began.  On 24 June, Japanese forces conducted a surprise landing at Madang, while the main body of the Japanese Eleventh Army advanced along the southern shore of the Yangtze. The Chinese garrison at the Madang river fortress repelled four assaults, yet suffered casualties from intense bombardment by Japanese ships on the Yangtze and from poison gas attacks. Compounding the difficulty, most of the Chinese officers responsible for Madang's defense were absent due to a ceremony at a local military school by Li Yunheng, the overseeing general. Consequently, only three battalions from the second and third Marine Corps and the 313th regiment of the 53rd Division took part in the defense, totaling no more than five battalions. When the 167th Division, stationed in Pengze, was ordered by War Zone commander Bai Chongxi to move swiftly along the highway to reinforce the defenders, divisional commander Xue Weiying instead sought instructions from his direct superior, Li Yunheng, who instructed him to take a longer, more navigationally challenging route to avoid Japanese bombers. Reinforcements arrived too late, and Madang fell after a three-day battle. Chiang Kai-shek promptly ordered a counterattack, offering a 50,000 yuan reward for the units that recaptured the fortress. On June 28, the 60th Division of the 18th Corps and the 105th Division of the 49th Corps retook Xiangshan and received 20,000 yuan, but made no further progress. As the Japanese army pressed the attack on Pengze, Chinese units shifted to a defensive posture. Chiang Kai-shek subsequently had Li Yunheng court-martialed and Xue Weiying executed. After the fall of Madang, the broader Wuhan campaign benefited from Madang as a foothold along the Yangtze, as the river continued to function as a dual-use corridor for transport and amphibious landings, aiding later operations and complicating Chinese defensive planning. The rapid capture of Madang demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms, amphibious insertion, and secure supply routes along a major river, while Chinese defenses showed weaknesses such as reliance on rough terrain, underestimation of Japanese amphibious capabilities, and delayed reinforcement, which, coupled with gas warfare, produced a swift loss. The fall influenced subsequent Chinese fortifications and defensive doctrine along the Yangtze and affected decisions regarding garrison allocations and riverine operations. After Madang fell, Japan's 11th Army pressed toward its next major objectives, Jiujiang, Huangmei, and Xiaochikou. It took nearly three weeks for the Japanese to clear the waterway around Madang of mines, costing them five minesweepers, two warships, and a landing craft full of marines. Jiujiang stood out as the most important due to its status as a key river port and railway junction. To defend these targets, China deployed the 1st Army Corps to Jiujiang, the 2nd Army Corps to cover the area west of Jiujiang, and the 4th Army Corps to defend Xiaochikou. Despite these reinforcements, the Japanese continued their advance.  The Japanese initially captured Pengze but met strong resistance at Hukou, where they again deployed poison gas during a five-day battle. During the breakout, there were insufficient boats to evacuate the auxiliary troops of the defending 26th Division from Hukou, leaving only a little over 1,800 of the more than 3,100 non-combat soldiers able to be evacuated, and the majority of the more than 1,300 missing soldiers drowned while attempting to cross the Poyang Lake. On July 23, they conducted an amphibious operation at Gutang, with the Hata Detachment landing at Jiujiang shortly thereafter. These landings south of the Yangtze represented another step toward Wuhan, which lay about 240 kilometers away. The Chinese responses consisted of relentless counterattacks, but they failed to dislodge the Japanese from their bridgeheads. Consequently, the Japanese captured Xiaochikou by July 26 and Jiujiang by July 28, with a note that poison gas may have been used at Jiujiang. North of the Yangtze, the 6th Infantry Division moved forward and seized Huangmei on August 2. Despite stubborn Chinese resistance, the Japanese had gained considerable momentum toward Wuhan. Soon after the fall of Jiujiang and surrounding areas, the local population endured a renewed surge of war crimes. The Imperial Japanese Army sought to break China's will to resist and its capacity to endure the onslaught. Male civilians were executed indiscriminately, along with any POWs unable to retreat in time, while women and children were subjected to mass rape. In addition, numerous urban districts and suburban villages were deliberately razed, including the city's ceramics factories and its maritime transportation system. The widely documented “three alls” policy proved devastating in the Yangtze region: in Jiujiang alone, as many as 98,461 people were killed, 13,213 houses destroyed, and property losses reached 28.1 billion yuan. Yet numbers fail to convey the brutality unleashed in Jiujiang, Hukou, and Xiaochikou south of the Yangtze. On July 20, the Japanese confined 100 villagers in a large house in Zhouxi village, Hukou County, and erased them with machine guns and bayonets. Tangshan village witnessed similar brutality on July 31, when eight people were drowned in a pond and 26 houses burned. That September, learning that children and the elderly at Saiyang Township were taking refuge in caves on Mount Lushan, the Japanese proceeded to bayonet defenseless civilians, many beheaded, disemboweled, or amputated. These acts, among others, were carried out on a mass scale south of the Yangtze, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths around Jiujiang. Despite the enormity of these crimes, Chinese people did not surrender. Among those who resisted was Wang Guozhen of Wang Village in Pengze County. Upon learning of the Japanese approach to Pengze on July 1, Wang, a teacher, led women, children, and the elderly into mountains and forests to seek safety. However, Wang and his followers soon encountered Japanese troops who attacked them, instantly killing over 20 people. Wang denounced their actions as the Japanese took him captive and had him whipped for over an hour. They had hit him so hard his skin was peeling off and he had broken his left thigh. They then demanded he collaborate with them, but to this Wang responded “a common man cannot resist the enemy for his country and he will only die”. After hearing these words, the Japanese simply stabbed him with a bayonet in his left eye and in his chest area, ultimately killing him. Wang's small act of defiance would earn him a plaque from the KMT that states “Eternal Heroism”. Even though Wang's heroism was commendable, bravery alone could not halt the Japanese advance along the Yangtze. After securing Jiujiang, Xiaochikou, and Gutang, the 106th and 101st Infantry Divisions carried out amphibious operations further upriver. The 106th Infantry Division landed on the Yangtze's east bank, pushing south of Jili Hu. Concurrently, the Sato Detachment, two infantry battalions plus a field artillery battalion from the 101st Infantry Division, landed east of Xiaochikou and concentrated on the east side of Mount Lu. The Japanese advance soon faced firm Chinese resistance despite these early gains. The 106th Infantry Division encountered the in-depth defenses of Xue Yue's 1st Corps. These defenses formed an isosceles triangle with Jiujiang at the apex and the Jinguanqiao line at the base. Although Jiujiang was abandoned in late July, the triangle's base at Jinguanqiao remained strong, with the 8th, 74th, 18th, 32nd, 64th, 66th, 29th, 26th, 4th, and 70th Armies concentrated in the Jinguanqiao area. These forces inflicted heavy losses on the 106th Infantry Division, which saw nearly half of its captains killed or wounded during the fighting. To aid the 106th Division's breakthrough near Jinguanqiao, the 11th Army deployed the 101st Infantry Division to the area east of Xiaochikou in mid-August. From there, the division pushed toward the east side of Mount Lu, aiming to seize Xingzi in an amphibious assault via Lake Poyang. The objective was to outflank De'an and the nearby Nanxun Road. On August 19, the 101st Infantry Division executed the plan and landed at Xingzi, where they faced strong resistance from the 53rd Infantry Division. However, the division found itself isolated and thus vulnerable to being outflanked. By August 23, the 53rd Infantry Division had withdrawn to the east. 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. In 1938 Wuhan stood as China's fragile beacon. Wuhan's defense hinged on a patchwork of war zones and weary commanders, while Japan poured in hundreds of thousands of troops, ships, and air power. The Yangtze became a deadly artery, with river fortresses, brutal bombings, and mass casualties. Yet courage endured: individuals like Wang Guozhen chose defiance over surrender.

Campaign 1- DM Janessa- Ep.41Daniel and Banrik try to get accustomed to life in the arena as well as life as a slave. Their first encounter is life threatening but they will have each other for this fight. Meanwhile Zove attempts to gain trust with the enemy. His he a friend of the resistance? Only time will tell.

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The Colosseum packed with roaring crowds, the sand stained with sweat and blood. But today, you're not watching - you're fighting. Welcome to a day in the life of a Roman gladiator.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by historian and author Dr Harry Sidebottom to uncover the brutal reality behind Rome's most iconic fighters. From their training regimes and daily routines to the myths of gladiatorial combat, discover what it really meant to step into the arena. Were these warriors condemned slaves or celebrities of the ancient world? And did they really salute the emperor with the famous words: “We who are about to die salute you”?MOREThe Roman GladiatorRoman Beast HuntsPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tomos Delargy, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This weeks show starts off with music by Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Gladiators and U-Roy, Linval Thompson & Lone Ark, Michael Prophet, Lasai, Kazam Davis and Slimmah Sound, Dennis Brown & Ranking Dread, Inner Visions, Talisman, Peter Tosh, Barrington Levy, Learoy Green & Roots Massacre, Jacob Miller, Johnny Clarke, Ranking Trevor, Augustus Pablo, Ras Michael, Carlton Livingston, The Abyssininans, and Buju Banton. New music this week comes from Manwel T, Blaze Mob, Mesh Marina, Jesse Royal, Iotosh, AbiYah Yisrael, I Strawberry, Don Dada, Perfect Giddimani, Yeza, Lila Ike, Irie Love, Skip Marley, and Jalen Ngonda with Victor Axelrod, Johnny Osbourne and Macka B, OBF & Michael Prophet, and Zamunda. Also this week we ride the Pon Di Island Riddim and The Hell A Go Pop Riddim featuring artists like Capleton & Pressure Busspipe, Dre Island, Stinging Ray, and Young Kulcha.  Enjoy!  Bob Marley & The Wailers - Crazy Baldhead - Rastaman Vibration - Tuff Gong The Gladiators - Soul Rebel - Dreadlocks The Time Is Now - Virgin Frontline U-Roy - Natty Rebel - Original DJ - Virgin Frontline Linval Thompson - Dread Are The Controller - Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks Anthology - Trojan Records Linval Thompson & Lone Ark - Dread At The Ark - Marijuana Sessions In Dub - Evidence Music Michael Prophet & The Hi Times Band - Just Talking/Just Dubbing - Greensleeves Presents: Channel One Sound System: Down In The Dub Vaults - VP Records Manwel T - Capricorn/Capricorn Dub - Manwel T Music Roll & Record feat. Lasai & William Spring - Guide Over Us - Roll & Records Kazam Davis & Slimmah Sound - Haile Jah/Haile Jah Dub Version - Roots Tribe  Dennis Brown & Ranking Dread - Want To Be No General/General - The Promised Land 1977-1979 - Blood & Fire Inner Visions - Push - Frontline - Blue Bitch Talisman - Relijan - Don't Play With Fyah - Sugar Shack Records Peter Tosh - Peace Treaty - Mama Africa - EMI Barrington Levy - Teach The Youth - Sweet Reggae Music 2.0 - VP Records Learoy Green & Roots Massacre - Fools Policy/Fools Policy Dub - Dub Addict Jacob Miller - False Rasta - The Rockers Story: The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo - Shanachie Johnny Clarke & Ranking Trevor - Warrior/Whip Them Jah - Niney The Observer: Roots With Quality - VP Records Augustus Pablo - 555 Crown St./555 Dub - The Rockers Story: The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo - Shanachie Ras Michael - Zion Land - Zion Land - Culture Press Carlton Livingston - Call Of The Rastaman - Jah Life 7” The Abyssinians - Declaration Of Rights - Best Of Studio One - Heartbeat Records Cedric IM Brooks - Father Forgive Him - Studio One Scrochers Vol 2 - Heartbeat Records Buju Banton - Untold Stories - Til Shiloh - Loose Cannon/Island Records Blaze Mob & DZL - World Crisis - DZL Records Mesh Marina feat. Shennell & Mario C - Joke Dem A Joke - SRO Dimension Music Pressure Busspipe & Capleton - Gunman Town - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Dre Island - Cold World - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Buju Banton - Mr. Nine - Friends For Life - VP Records Buju Banton feat. Garnet Silk - Complaint - Til Shiloh - Loose Cannon/Island Records Jesse Royal - Art Of Love - No Place Like Home - Easy Star Records Iotosh - Righteous - Sound Ting Music Abiyah Yisrael - Chanting - ChaYah Studio I Strawberry - Everything Get Less - One Draw Riddim - Silver Diamond Productions Don Dada - Social Message - Forward We Continue - Ruff Cutt Studio Perfect Giddimani - Black Sheep - Country Man Riddim - Blaqk Sheep Music Yeza & Rorystonelove - Bullseye - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Irie Love w/ Bost & Bim - Faith - The Bombist Lila Ike - Too Late To Lie - Treasure Self Love - Wurl Records/Indiggnation Collective Jalen Ngonda & Victor Axelrod - All About Me/All About Me Dub - Daptone Records Skip Marley - In Our Sight - Skip Marley - In Our Sight - Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Mr. Vegas - Ganjah Lover - Ghetto Reggae - MV Music Morgan Heritage - Down By The River - More Teachings - VP Records Prince Fatty & Shniece Mc Menamin - Black Rabbit/Black Rabbit Dub - Evergreen Recordings Prince Jammy & Bunny Lee - Judgement Dub - Dubbing In The Front Yard - Pressure Sounds Yabby You & King  Tubby - Repatriation Rock - Yabby You Meets King Tubby: The Walls Of Jerusalem - Pressure Sounds Linval Thompson & Lone Ark - Marijuana Dub - Marijuana Sessions In Dub - Evidence Music King Operator Sound System feat. Tristan Palmer - Jah Love Dub - King Operator Sound The Co-Operators - Battle Cry Dub - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Misty In Roots - Poor & Needy - People Unite Black Uhuru - Chill Out - Chill Out - Island Records Sly & Robbie - Destination Unknown - A Dub Experience - Island Records Johnny Osbourne feat. Macka B - Cease Fire/Cease Fire Dub - Universal Love Showcase - VP Records OBF & Michael Prophet - Guide & Protect/I-Tected Dub - Dubquake Records Cultural Roots - Hell A Go Pop - Jah Shaka Presents The Universal Message - Greensleeves Stinging Ray w/ Irie Ites & The Ligerians - Stepper - Hell A Go Pop Riddim - Irie Ites Records Young Kulcha w/ Irie Ites & The Ligerians - Sweet Reggae Music - Hell A Go Pop Riddim - Irie Ites Records Zamunda & Kumar - Reggae Music - My Truth, My Journey - Boxyrecord Bushman - Music - Conquering Lion - Burning Bushes Music Baby Cham w/Stephen Marley & Damian Marley - Hustling In My Blood - Sherlock - Lawless Army Music Buju Banton - Driver A - Too Bad - Gargamel Music Freddie McGregor - Prophecy - In The Producer's Hot Seat Vol. 3: Steely & Clevie - Jet Star Sly & Robbie - Unmetered Taxi - The Unmetered Taxi - Hit Bound

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Topics discussed on today's show: National Milkshake Day, Bad Campaigns, Coachella Artists, New Music, Birthdays, History Quiz, California Love Drop, Octopus, Gen Z AI, Gladiators, National Video Game Day, SOG: Mermaid Island, Jamie Lissow, and Apologies.

Rio Hondo Prep will host the Marquez Gladiators on Friday night at Kare Park where both teams will bring 3-0 records into Week 2. The Gladiators have blown out all of their opponents and are averaging 46 points per game. Marquez travels well and you can count on a good showing from their pep squads in Irwindale. Rio Hondo fans have a tailgate planned for 4:00pm so it should be a great environment for high school football. Our guest this week is 2008 CIF Champion Tim Esquerra. He was a smooth Running Back for Rio, and he now runs Esquerra Chiropractic in Pasadena. Esquerra also works with NFL players during their off-season in Hollywood to recover and prepare their bodies for the grueling challenges in Professional Football.

This weeks show starts off with classics from The Meditations, Michael Rose, Barrington Levy, Paula Clarke, Desi Roots, Dennis Brown, Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Earl Sixteen, Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Gladiators, Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minott, Leroy Smart, Johnny Clarke, Barry Brown, Culture, Tabby Diamond, & Yabby You with King Tubby. New music this week comes from Johnny Osbourne with Anthony B & Alborosie, Rayvon, Clive Matthews, Marcus I & The 18th Parallel, Lila Ike, Kimeco, Jhazahra, Yeza, Nga Han, Zamunda, Double Tiger, Irie Souljah, Skip Marley, The Co-Operators, Pachyman, Menotti HiFi, Lee Scratch Perry, Noiseshaper, Lutan Fyah, AbiYah Yisrael, Little Kirk, Young Kulcha, Bazil & Paris LaMont, and Essah with Little Lion Sound.  Enjoy! The Meditations - Fly Natty Dread - Deeper Roots: Best Of The Mediations - Heartbeat Records Michael Rose - Freedom - Observer Music Barrington Levy - Whom Shall I Be Afraid Of - Sweet Reggae Music 2.0 - VP Records Paula Clarke - University - Living Music 7” Desi Roots - Warning - DEB Music Prince Jammy & King Tubby - Crab In A Barrel Dub - Bunny Lee Presents: Dubbing In The Front Yard & Conflict Dub - Pressure Sounds Dennis Brown - Here I Come - Niney The Observer: Roots With Qualty - VP Records Niney The Observer - Come Dub - Dennis Brown In Dub - Heartbeat Records Bunny Wailer - Soul Rebel - Retrospective - Solomonic/Shanachie  Bob Marley & The Wailers - Wake Up & Live - Survival - Tuff Gong Johnny Osbourne & Anthony B - Give More Love/Give More Dub - Universal Love Showcase - VP Records Earl Sixteen - Freedom - Stand & Give Praise: Roots Reggae - Trojan Records Linton Kwesi Johnson - Forces Of Vicktry - Forces Of Victory - Mango The Gladiators - Counting My Blessings/Light Up Your Spliff - Roots Natty - Tabou 1 Freddie McGregor - Roman Soldiers - Mr. McGregor - VP Records Sugar Minott - This World - Stand & Give Praise: Roots Reggae - Trojan Records Rayvon - Fortress - GTC Entertainment Leroy Smart - Mr. Smart - Dread Hot In Africa - Makasound Leroy Smart - Mister Smart In Dub - Mr. Smart In Dub - Jamaican Recordings Johnny Clarke - Love Up Your Brothers & Sisters - Dreader Dread 1976-1978 - Blood & Fire Barry Brown & King Tubby - Politician/Killa Dub - Alexander Music Group Culture - Behold - Harder Than The Rest - Virgin/Frontline Clive Matthews Meets Lone Ark - Ancient Lion - Going Home - A-Lone Productions/Evidence Music Marcus I & The 18th Parallel - Wax Box - Fruits Records Tabby Diamond - Eyes Of Africa - Hulk 7” Jimmy Cliff - Brave Warrior - Anthology - Island Records Yabby You & King Tubby - Deliver Me/Deliver Dub - Deeper Roots: Dubplates & Rarities 1976-1978 - Pressure Sounds Jerry & Neville w/ The Wackies Rhythm Force - Abbashantie Rock - Wackies 12” Lila Ike - Scatter - Treasure Self Love - Wurl Records/Indiggnation Collective Kimeco - Jah Love - One Love Records Jhazahra - Wickedness - One RPM/Jhazahra Yeza - Pissup - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Nga Han - Come Over/Come Over Dub - Tetra Ark Records Zamunda & Boxy - Tempah - My Truth, My Journey - Boxyrecord Double Tiger Meets Sly & Robbie - Yearning - Easy Star  Records Irie Souljah feat. Alborosie - Another Way - World Citizen - Ineffable Records Skip Marley - In Our Sight - Tuff Gong International/Def Jam Dennis Brown - West Bound Train - The Best Of Dennis Brown: The Niney Years - Heartbeat Records Niney The Observer - Fire From The Observer Station - Dennis Brown In Dub - Heartbeat Records Gregory Isaacs & Christine - Rock On/Saturday - Sufferation: The Deep Roots Reggae Of Niney The Observer - Auralux Recordings Cate Ferris & Nick Manasseh - Blaze Bright/Just One Dub - Hustling Rhythm - Roots Garden Records The Co-Operators - Downpour Dub - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Roots Architects - 1000 Light Years Dub - From Dub Til Now - Fruits Records Pachyman - SJU - Another Place - ATO Records Menotti HiFi - Wouldn't You/Wouldn't You Dubolik Dub - Paper Cup Records Lee Scratch Perry & Ion Sound feat. Flex Matthews - Rain Dominion - Trap Door Records/Zojak Worldwide Hopeton Junior - Living In The Ghetto/Living In The Ghetto Dub Mix - Milestone 7” Horace Andy - Safe From Harm - Midnight Rocker - On U Sound Horace Andy & Daddy Freddy - Midnight Scorcher - Midnight Scorchers - On U Sound Johnny Osbourne & Alborosie - Don't Need No Ice Cream Love/No Ice Cream Dub - Universal Love Showcase - VP Records Noiseshaper - Sunshine - Welcome The Unknown - Echo Beach Lutan Fyah & Derrick Sound - Blessings - Evidence Music AbiYah Yisrael - Chanting - ChaYah Studio Little Kirk & Irie Ites - Put The Most High Before Us - Hell A Go Pop Riddim - Irie Ites Records Young Kulcha & Irie Ites feat. The Ligerians - Sweet Reggae Music - Hell A Go Pop Riddim - Irie Ites Records  Inna Vision & Mellow Mood - Faith & Deeds - Faith & Deeds - Reggae Lives Yeza - Road Runner - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Bazil & Paris LaMont - Under Control - Easy Star Records Eesah & Little Lion Sound w/ Groovewax - Big & Bad - Evidence Music Lila Ike feat Protoje - All Over The World - Treasure Self Love - Wurl Records/Indiggnation Collective Kenny Knots & Mungos HiFi - Rasta Meditation/Meditation Dub - Scotch Bonnet Records

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Special occasions, whether they're weddings, birthdays, holiday gatherings, or family reunions can be joyful, memorable, and deeply meaningful. But for parents of children who are highly sensitive, anxious, or strong-willed “Gladiators,” these events can also bring big challenges.In this episode replay of Connected Parenting, Jennifer Kolari, shares 10 practical strategies to help your child (and you) navigate these moments with more ease.From preparing ahead of time and setting realistic expectations, to knowing when to step away and how to stay calm under pressure, Jennifer offers tools that will make family celebrations less stressful and more enjoyable.Let's face it, big events will never be stress-free, but with these strategies you can turn them into opportunities for connection and lasting family memories.Jennifer's Takeaways:Impact of Parental Energy on Children (02:18)Managing Event Schedules and Expectations (03:22)Consistent Parenting Across Settings (05:23)Taking Breaks and Sharing Responsibility (07:16)Leaving Before a Meltdown (09:00)Preparing Children for Events (10:28)Ensuring Proper Nutrition (11:03)Ensuring Adequate Rest (12:06)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today's Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari's powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer's wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation's leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You're Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).

This is the story of that ring crew life. We're wrapping up wrestling road trip week here on The Slice with a story from old school era Ring of Honor, courtesy of former wrestler and current owner and promoter of FIGHTT Pro Wrestling, ERNIE OSIRIS. It's an overnight odyssey from Long Island, NY to Dayton, Ohio as Ernie, Rhett Titus, and Grizzly Redwood try their best to get the lighting truck to the show. It's a night filled with breakdowns, crash outs, and unlicensed drivers; from police to promoters, no one is making it easy on the ring crew. Can the boys make it to the building in time? Today we're serving: Paying Your Dues WHAT IS THE SLICE? "The Slice" is a new single serving storytelling format where each episode is a new anecdote, and life itself is the adventure. Hosted by Jason Howard Heat, new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe and stick around if you love a good story. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Check out a previous wrestling road recollection featuring a star of this episode: “I Auditioned for American Gladiators” as former Ring of Honor star Grizzly Redwood tells the story of his attempt to get on Gladiators in the middle of an ROH midwest loop. FIGHTT PRO WRESTLING Instagram Facebook YouTube PLUG OF THE DAY - VOLTAGE WRESTLING'S "INSIDE A STEEL CAGE" This Friday night I'll be calling the action for Voltage Wrestling's “Inside a Steel Cage” event, where every match appropriately takes place surrounded by a steel cage. The main event is former Grand Champion the Beastman challenging current Grand Champion TJay Sykes for the title. WHEN: Fri 8/29 @ 8pm WHERE: Vanish Hall (7704 Old National Pike Boonsboro, MD) PRICE: $20 TICKETS: https://www.voltagewrestling.com/ SUPPORT COLLECTED POSSIBILITIES Leave a Tip for the Teller: VenMo - JasonHowardHeat Cash App - $JasonHowardHeat Follow Collected Possibilities on Social Media Instagram  Facebook Email us at collectedpossibilities@gmail.com

This is the story of how one little letter can change everything. We're continuing with more wrestling road trip stories as we welcome the Inevitable Icon, the Unchained Fury, the Franchise of the Monster Factory TRAVIS JACOBS to Collected Possibilities. Travis tells the story of his very first wrestling road trip and how one wrong letter, and unshakable trust in the GPS, nearly led to disaster. Featuring tips on getting out of tickets, the benefits of “pretty privilege,” and important lessons about life on the road. Today we're serving: You've Got to Be Smarter Than the Machine WHAT IS THE SLICE? "The Slice" is a new single serving storytelling format where each episode is a new anecdote, and life itself is the adventure. Hosted by Jason Howard Heat, new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe and stick around if you love a good story. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Check out our previous wrestling road recollection: “I Auditioned for American Gladiators” as former Ring of Honor star Grizzly Redwood tells the story of his attempt to get on Gladiators in the middle of an ROH midwest loop. TRAVIS JACOBS Instagram Facebook PLUG OF THE DAY - VOLTAGE WRESTLING'S "INSIDE A STEEL CAGE" This Friday night I'll be calling the action for Voltage Wrestling's “Inside a Steel Cage” event, where every match appropriately takes place surrounded by a steel cage. The main event is former Grand Champion the Beastman challenging current Grand Champion TJay Sykes for the title. WHEN: Fri 8/29 @ 8pm WHERE: Vanish Hall (7704 Old National Pike Boonsboro, MD) PRICE: $20 TICKETS: https://www.voltagewrestling.com/ SUPPORT COLLECTED POSSIBILITIES Leave a Tip for the Teller: VenMo - JasonHowardHeat Cash App - $JasonHowardHeat Follow Collected Possibilities on Social Media Instagram  Facebook Email us at collectedpossibilities@gmail.com

Join Dan in Rome as he unravels the dramatic story of the Colosseum and the gladiators who fought — and died — for glory. From the origins of gladiatorial combat in funerary rites to the elaborate, politically charged spectacles of the Imperial era, Dan reveals what it took to reach the top and what really happened when a fighter lost.Beginning in 64 AD with the Great Fire of Rome, he charts the rise of a new emperor, the construction of the colossal amphitheatre, and the ingenuity and brutality of the inaugural 100 days of games in 80 AD. Along the way, expert historians join Dan to separate fact from Hollywood fiction, bringing to life the greatest show on earth.This is part of our series 'Dan Snow's Guide to Europe' and a version of this episode was released as a mini-series in November 2024.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreYou can watch Dan's documentary on Gladiators on our History Hit documentary channel - sign up at: https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.Join Dan and the team for a special LIVE recording of Dan Snow's History Hit on Friday, 12th September 2025! To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, Dan is putting on a special show of signature storytelling, never-before-heard anecdotes from his often stranger-than-fiction career, as well as answering the burning questions you've always wanted to ask!Get tickets here, before they sell out: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dan-snows-history-hit/.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks show we celebrate the earthstrong of Marcus Garvey. You will hear Garvey tunes from Steel Pulse, Fred Locks, Burning Spear, Big Youth, Morgan Heritage, Johnny Osbourne, The Enforcer, Tappa Zukie, The Gladiators, The Mighty Diamonds and U-Roy, Culture, Carlton Livingston, Maxi Priest, Tarrus Riley, Bushman, Junior Kelly, Johnny Clarke, Damian & Stephen Marley, Alborosie, and Peter Hunnigale. New music this week comes from The Georgetown Orbits, Clinton Fearon, Clive Matthews, Eek A Mouse, Indra, Irie Love with Bost & Bim, Christos DC, Nerado Williams, Kingston Sound System, Naya Rockers & Queen Omega, Jesse Royal, Beres Hammond, Tenor Blue, Nga Han, Luciano & Mafia & Fluxy, Irie Souljah, Mighty Mystic with Ninjaman, Young Veterans Music, Vanzo, and Yeza with Rorystonelove. Enjoy! Steel Pulse - Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round) - True Democracy - Elektra Fred Locks - Black Star Liners - Black Star Liner - VP Records Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey - 100th Anniversary:Marcus Garvey/Garvey's Ghost - Island Records Big Youth - Marcus Garvey - Dreadlocks Dread - Virgin Morgan Heritage - Blackman's Paradise - Digital B Johnny Osbourne & Nick Manasseh - Black Starliner (remix)/Liner Version - Roots Garden Showcase Part 1 - Roots Garden Monty Alexander & Ernest Ranglin - Marcus Garvey - Rocksteady - Telarc Burning Spear - Old Marcus Garvey/Farther East Of Jack - 100th Anniversary:Marcus Garvey/Garvey's Ghost - Island Records The Enforcer - Ride On Marcus - Well Charge Tapper Zukie - Judge I Oh Lord - X Is Wrong - Kingston Sounds The Gladiators - Marcus Garvey Time - Back To Roots - Tabou 1 Freddie McGregor & Lui Lepki - Leave Yah/20 Miles Blackstarliner - JB Music  The Mighty Diamonds - Them Never Love Poor Marcus - When The Right Time Comes: I Need A Roof - Channel One U-Roy - Poor Marcus - The Lost Album: Right Time Rockers - Nocturne The Revolutionaries - Hotter Fire Version - Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub room 1974-1980 - Pressure Sounds Culture - Garvey Rock - Africa Stands Alone - VP Records Carlton Livingston - Marcus Mosiah Garvey - Heartical & BDF Present: Walls Of Jerusalem Tribute To Yabby You - Heartical Little Roy - Woke Up/Woke Up Dub - Woke Up - Zion High Productions The Georgetown Orbits - Downtown Strut - Constellations - Orion Anderson Maxi Priest - Marcus - Maxi - Virgin Records Tarrus Riley - Love Created I (Marcus Teachings) - Challenges - VP Records Jah Bouks - Call Angola - Strictly The Best 48 - VP Records Bushman - Black Starliner - Nyah Man Chant - VP Records Junior Kelly - Black African Star - Jet Star Presents: Reality Calling Volume 1 - Jet Star Clinton Fearon - Can't Stop Us - Jah Is Love - Baco Music/Boogie Brown Productions Clive Matthews Meets Lone Ark - Jah Jah To The Rescue - Going Home - A-Lone Productions/Evidence Music Lewis Bennett feat. Eek A Mouse & Roots Radics - Greedy Man/Greedy Dub - Burning Bug Records Eek A Mouse - Long Time Ago - Wa-Do-Dem - Greensleeves Junior Murvin - Cool Out Son - Cool Down The Heat - VP Records Carl Meeks - Front Line - Weh Dem Fah - VP Records Rastaveli MC & Dub Healer - Jah Plan/Dub Plan - Dubophonic Records Indra - The Little Things - Reality Shock Records Irie Love feat. Bost & Bim - Faith - The Bombist Christos DC & The Ligerians - Sensibility - Sensibility - SoulNurse Records/Honest Music Nerado Williams & Majestic Vision Sounds - Step By Step/Step By Step Dub - Tetra Ark Records More Relation - Solve Them - Roots Vibration Records 12” Kingston Sound Sytem feat. Tanita Tikaram - Twist In My Sobriety - Classic Hits In Reggae Groove - Loop Recordings Naya Rockers feat. Queen Omeega - Words Of Wisdom - Naya Records Jesse Royal - Tide Is High - Celebrating Jamaica 63 - Tad's Records Peter G - Back it Up - Peter G - Irie Pen Productions Beres Hammond - Tight Situation - 3 A Piece Inna Reggae Stylee Vol. 4 - Heavy Beat Records  Tenor Blue - Rub A Dub Stylee/Rub A Dub Dub - Blue Life Music Johnny Clarke - They Never Love Poor Marcus - Rockers Time Now - Virgin Tapper Zukie - Marcus - From The Archives - Ras Records King Tubby - Bag A Wire Dub - King Tubby & Friends: Dub Like Dirt 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire The Twinkle Brothers - Kingdom Dub - Dub Massacre Part 1 & Part 2 - Twinkle Music Pachyman - Another Place - Another Place - ATO Records The Upsetters - Dread Lion - Super Ape & Return of The Super Ape - Sanctuary  Alborosie - Marcus Dub - Dub Clash - VP Records Nga Han - Come Over/Come Over Dub - Tetra Ark Records The Co-Operators - Pennyquick Version - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Johnny Clarke & Gussie P Roots Crew - Gimmie Back The Black Starliner/The Elder Shout Dub - Sip A Cup Records Luciano - Slave Driver - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Mafia & Fluxy & Matic Horns- The Great Warrior Riddim/Livicated To The Zulu - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Damian Marley & Stephen Marley - The Mission - Reggae Gold 2008 - VP Records Irie Souljah - Rasta At The Control - World Citizen - Ineffable Records Mighty Mystic feat. Ninja Man - The Calling - Walk Tall - Mighty Mystic Music Fantan Mojah feat. Turbulence & Capleton - Kingston Town - Soul Rasta - Mojah Music/Zojak Worldwide Young Veterans Music feat. Fantan Mojah, Capleton & Turbulence -  Kingston Town In Dub - Dub Kingston - Young Veterans Music Yeza & Rorystonelove - Likke Wine - Star Of The East -  RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Vanzo - People Jumping - Evidence Music Wayne Smith & Jammy's Studio Band - Under Me Sleng Teng/Sleng Teng Version - VP records Peter Hunnigale - Marcus Garvey - Peckings Presents: Old School Young Blood 2 - Peckings

In today's episode, we learn about visiting cultural landmarks and etiquette for enjoying the art, history and natural beauty of Italy, from its museums to its churches. Elisa also teaches us how to talk about what we see, as well as tips about tickets, opening hours, tours and guides.But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You'll get:A phone-friendly & clickable PDF of all our mini-glossaries ← the perfect travel buddy for Italian learners!Full episodes (we only stream a portion of our conversations!)Dialogue transcriptsListen-and-repeat audio glossaries (no banter, just vocabulary to practice your pronunciation)Practice lessons … and so much more! www.PostcardsFromItalyPodcast.com Live La Dolce Vita glamor... without all the grammar :-)

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This weeks show starts off with with music from Burning Spear, The Heptones, Dennis Brown, The Mighty Fantels, Earth & Stone, The Mighty Diamonds, The Revolutionaries, Culture, The Gladiators, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Barry Brown, Ronnie Davis, Lee Scratch Perry, Johnny Clarke and Jah Stitch, Freddie McKay, Jimmy London, Wayne Jarrett, Frankie Paul, Richard Ace & The Sons Of Ace, Earl Bengiman, Carlton Livingston, Cocoa Tea, and Black Uhuru. New music this week comes from Yeza & Rory Stonelove, Vanzo, Eesah & Little Lion Sound, Clinton Fearon, Indra, The Co-Operators, Cultural Warriors & Johnny Osbourne, Double Tiger with Sly & Robbie, Roots Architects, The Breadwinners, Roll & Record with Lasai, Elastica Dub, Zion Marley, Rocky Dawuni and Cedella Marley, Heavyweight Rock and Jemere Morgan, Tony Chin, L'Entourloop with Joe Yorke, Fatbabs, and Earl 16 with Mafia & Fluxy. Enjoy! Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver - Farover - Heartbeat Records The Heptones - Everyday Life - Deep In The Roots - Heartbeat Records Dennis Brown - Milk & Honey - Visions Of Dennis Brown - VP Records Mighty Fantels & The Revolutionaries - Everywhere - Roots From The Yard 7” Earth & Stone - Three Wise Men/Knowledge - Kool Roots - Pressure Sounds The Revolutionaries - Toothache - Island Presents Dub: 38 Hard & Heavy Dub Cuts - Island Records Mighty Diamonds - Dreadlocks Time - Deeper Roots: Back To The Channel - Virgin/Frontline Culture - Pirate Days - Two Sevens Clash: The 30th Anniversary Edition - Shanachie The Gladiators - Nyahbingi Marching On/Nyahbingi Marching On Version - Roots Natty - Tabou 1 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus - Exodus - Tuff Gong Barry Brown - Give A Helping Hand - Love & Protection - Radiation Roots Ronnie Davis & The Tennors - Tradition - Sings Hits From Studio One & More - Rhino Records Lee Scratch Perry - Night Doctor - Lee Perry At Wirl Records - Kingston Sounds Johnny Clarke - Sinners Repent - King InThe Arena - Culture Press Jah Stitch - Sinners Repent Your Soul - Original Ragga Muffin 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire Freddie McKay - I Man - Roots From The Yard 7” Jimmy London - It Ain't Easy - Zion Land - Culture Press Wayne Jarrett - Bubble Up - Showcase Vol. 1 - Wackies Frankie Paul - Gunshot - Sizzling - VP Records Richard Ace & The Sons Of Ace - Living On The Edge - Family -  Earl Bengiman - Health & Sorrow - Negus Roots Carlton Livingston - 100 Weight Of Collie Weed - Hi Grade Ganja Anthems - Greensleeves Yeza & RoryStonelove - Heavy Weight - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Yaadcore - Reggaeland - Reggaeland - Delicious Vinyl Island Cocoa Tea - We Do The Killing - Reggae Anthology: The Sweet Sound Of Cocoa Tea - VP Records Black Uhuru - Party Next Door/Party In Session - Liberation: The Island Anthology - Island Records Vanzo - String Up A Sound - Evidence Music Eesah & Little Lion Sound w/ Groovewax - Big & Bad - Evidence Music Suns Of Dub & Sleepy Time Ghost feat. Shumba Youth & Jah Bami - Riding East - Suns Of Dub Stephen Marley feat. Damian Marley - Tight Ship - Revelation Part  1: The Root Of Life - Ghetto Youths International Clinton Fearon - It Go So - Jah Is Love - Baco Music/Boogie Brown Productions Indra - The Little Things - Reality Shock Records The Co-Operators feat. Dennison Joseph - More Fire - Sounds From The Fridge - Waggle Dance Records The Co-Operators feat. Dennison Joseph - Bring Down Fire - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Roaring Lamb - Rasistance - Roaring Lamb Cultural Warriors & The Disciples feat. Johnny Osbourne - Inflation - The Remixes Showcase - Evidence Music Double Tiger Meets Sly & Robbie - Yearning - Easy Star  Records Keith & Tex - Tonight - Redux - Soulbeats Joe Yorke & The Co-Operators - Last Nights Tune - A Distant Beat - Waggle Dance Records The Co-Operators feat. Joe Yorke - Last Nights Dub - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Roots Architects feat. Dwight Pinkney & Dean Fraser - 45 Charles Street Dub - From Dub Til Now - Fruits Records King Tubby - Dub Ites, Green & Gold - King Tubby & Friends: Dub Like Dirt 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire Augustus Pablo - East Of The River Nile - The Rockers Story: The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo - Shanachie Brad Osbourne - Storm & Lightening - Rockers Almighty Dub - Clocktower The Breadwinners - Yard Vibes - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records Jerry Johnson - Rockers - Strength & Wisdom - Jerry Johnson Music Michael Prophet & Roots Radics - Righteous Are The Conqueror/Conqueror Dub - Iration Steppas: Dubs From The Foundation - Greensleeves Roll & Record feat. Lasai w/William Spring & Conscious Sounds - Guide Over Us/Dub Over Us - Roll & Record Elastica Dub - Rootsland - Dubophonic Records Little Kirk - Weed Them Out/Weed Them Out Dub Version - Real Rock Records Voice Of Progress & Jah Bernord - Mini Bus Driver/Can't Take The Fussing On The Bus - Negus Roots Zion Marley - Marching - Zion Marley Enterprises Rocky Dawuni feat. Cedella Marley - I Got A Song - Aquarian Music Heavyweight Rockaz feat. Jemere Morgan - Kool Runninz - Notis Records Tony Chin - Rub A Dub - Tony Chin Music L'Entourloop feat. Joe Yorke - Rocksteady - Evidence Music Vanzo - People Jumping - Evidence Music Fatbabs feat. Naaman & Davojah - Rambo - This Love Is Forever - Big Scoop Records Alborosie - One Chord - Unbreakable: Alborosie Meets The Wailers United - VP Records Stephen Marley feat. Damian Marley & Buju Banton - Jah Army - Revelation Part  1: The Root Of Life - Ghetto Youths International Earl 16 - Tribute To Jah Shaka - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Mafia & Fluxy - The Great Warrior Riddim - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue

Vogue is VERY excited for what she's doing this week and with good reason. Joanne needs persuading when it comes to Labubu dolls and both have ideas (not necessarily sensible ones) of who should be the next Irish President.If you'd like to get in touch, you can send an email to hello@MTGMpod.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/For merch, tour dates and more visit: www.mytherapistghostedme.comJoanne's comedy gigs: www.joannemcnally.comThis episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

On this weeks show we celebrate the Earthstrong of Hailie Selassie I who was born on July 23rd 1892. We will celebrate with music from Fantan Mojah, The Abyssinians, Rod Taylor, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, The Twinkle Brothers, Ras Michael, Linval Thompson, The Gladiators, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Creole, Johnny Clarke Mikey General, Garnet Silk, Protoje, Jah Melodie, Pressure Busspipe, Wadadah II & Princess Kazayah, Abja, Burning Spear, Vivian Jones & The Disciples, Akae Beka, Prince Alla & Jah Warrior, Barry Issac & Petah Sunday, Perfect Giddimani, and Khari Kill. New music this week comes from Madison and King Jammy, Chezidek, Keith & Tex, Lila Ike', Elastica Dub and Gabriele Blue, Busy Signal, Yeza, Queen Omega, and Baby Cham with Damian and Stephen Marley. Also this week we feature a block of music from Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae great  Owen Gray who passed away last week at the age of 86 years. Rest In Peace Owen Gray! Enjoy! Fantan Mojah - Hail The King - Hail The King - Greensleeves The Abyssinians - Yim Mas Gan - Satta Massagana - Jam Sounds Rod Taylor - His Imperial Majesty - Dread At The Controls 7” Dennis Brown - Ababa Jan Hoi - J&W Records Horace Andy - King Of Kings - Livin' It Up - Tabou 1 Sly & Robbie - Flame Thrower - Dubrising - Tabou 1 Augustus Pablo - Chant To King Selassie I-  By The Rivers Of Babylon: Timeless Hymns Of Rastafari - Shanachie The Twinkle Brothers - Praises To The King/The King Dub - Praises To The King - Reggae On Top Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - None A Jah Jah Children No Cry - Reggae Bloodlines - Island Records Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror - Ride On Dreadlocks 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire The Gladiators - Give Thanks And Praise - Roots Natty - Tabou 1 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Forever Loving Jah - Uprising - Tuff Gong Creole - Jah Creation - Journey From Creation 1975-1985 - DKR Johnny Clarke w/ King Tubby & The Aggrovators - Enter Into His Gates With Praise/This A The Hardest Version - Bunny Lee: Dreads Enter The Gates With Praise - Soul Jazz Records Owen Gray - It's Time For Love - When Jah Shall Come - Pressure Sounds Owen Gray - Free Up Jah Jah Children/Free Up Jah Jah Children Version - Horse Owen Gray - Ballistic Affair - Studio One Rude Boy - Soul Jazz Records Owen Gray - Bongo Natty - Shook, Shimmy & Shake: The Anthology - Trojan Records Owen Gray - Darling Patricia - Shook, Shimmy & Shake: The Anthology - Trojan Records Owen Gray - Fire, Fire - Dennis Bovell: The Dubmaster The Essential Anthology - Trojan Records Mikey General - King Selassie I Alone - Hailelujah Song  - Reggaeland Garnet Silk - Kingly Character -  Reggae Anthology: Music Is The Rod - VP Records Protoje - Hail Ras Tafari - The 8 Year Affair - Don Corleon Records Jah Melodie & Slimmah Sound - Love Jah More/Love Jah Dub - Love Jah More: Roots Tribe Showcase - Roots Tribe Medisun & King Jammy - One General - Hits 38 Production/King Jammys Pressure Busspipe - Hold The Powaz - Reggaematic Music: 360 Riddim - Heavy Beat Records Wadadah II & Kazayah - Haile I - Happy As A Lark 7” Abja - Behold The King - Journey Of Gratitude - Trinity Farm Music/Go A Chant Productions Chezidek & Irie Ites - Wasp Nest/Wasp Nest Dub - Irie Ites Records Keith & Tex - She's Gone - Gun Life - Liquidator Music Gregory Isaacs - My Only Lover - Greatest Hits - Tad's Records Jimmy Riley - Summer Time - DEB Music Lila Ike' - Too Late To Lie - Ineffable Records/Indiggnation Collective Dub Proof feat. Madipao - Almost There -  Khalia - This Is I Know - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Ras I - Do The Right - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Irie Souljah - Bout Ya - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Burning Spear - Dub H.I.M. - Living Dub Vol. 2 - Heartbeat Records Vivian Jones - Love King Selassie Dub - Disciples Presents: A Vault Full Of Roots - Boom Shacka Lacka Majical & Kabir La Amlak - Haile Selassie Dub - Do You Know - Before Zero Records Perfect Giddimani - Selassie White Horse Dub - Sibusiso In Dub - Giddimani Records Brother Culture - Selassie Historical/Historical Version - All A We - Roots Garden M. Pres - Dub Of Kings - Lift My Voice - Big Bus Records Akae Beka & Zion I Kings - Conquering Lion (I Grade Dub Mix)/Lion Of Judah (I Grade Dub Mix) - Lion Of Judah Riddim - I Grade Records Barry Issac & Petah Sunday - Rastafari Army/Revelation Dub - I-Tal Soup 12” Prince Alla & Jah Warrior - Glory/Glory Dub - Glory - Jah Warrior Paolo Baldini DubFiles w/ Imperial Sound Army feat. Dan I & Fikir Amlak - Jah Know Dead/Selassie I Great/Jah No Dead Dub - Dolomites Rockers - La Tempesta Dub Elastica Dub feat. Gabriele Blue - Never Falter - Dubophonic Records Baby Cham w/Stephen Marley & Damian Marley - Hustling In My Blood - Lawless Army Music Yeza & RoryStonelove - Road Runner - Black Dub Music Queen Omega & Irie Ites - Touch Ina Di Place - Irie Ites Records Busy Signal - Roots - Inna Roots Riddim - Kirkledove Records Perfect Giddimani - World Boss Selassie - Live My Life Again - Giddimani Records/House Of Riddim Khari Kill - Picture Of Selassie - Truth & Rights Riddim - Massive B King Kong - I Feel A Joy - Truth & Rights Riddim - Massive B Choppa Chop - Lovely Day - Truth & Rights Riddim - Massive B Pressure - Hail The King Of Kings - The Sound - I Grade Records

VOC Nation welcomes Ryan Deasy and crew, aka, the "Millennial Sports Gladiators." To call in, visit http://callvoc.com. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 194 of the Sofa Kingdom Podcast caught at a Coldplay concert. Find more Sofa Kingdom Podcast at SofaKingdomOfc on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sofakingdomofc/ Audio podcast is on all major podcast platforms just search "Sofa Kingdom Podcast" General topics this episode coldplay, running man, Gladiators, F1, Stranger things, Red Sonja,  ancient Egypt, 

Today on the TV/Movie Rewind Podcast, Matt & Todd ride out with The Seven Magnificent Gladiators—Bruno Mattei's 1983 sword-and-sandals spectacle courtesy of Cannon Films.If you're Matt and Todd, you had us at either "Bruno Mattei" or "Cannon Films." But both?? We'll chip in for the 4K restoration ourselves.If you're not familiar with that glorious pairing, it's hard to explain just how much these movies mean to us. They're not trying to win awards—they're trying to inject pure entertainment into your bloodstream, like they've got a vendetta against subtlety and the solution involves kilotons of TNT strapped to a Chevy Caprice.What you're watching is the source code of entertainment. Just go along for the ride, and you will have a good time.The Seven Magnificent Gladiators is wild, it's fun, it's dubbed... and it's working on a budget. An inspired remix of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (by way of The Magnificent Seven), this version asks: “What if we did that in ancient Rome… on a Cannon budget… using actors who were already wearing swords-and-sandals for another production?” Starring (and our choice as their Magnificent Seven counterpart):Lou Ferrigno as "Han"—yes, Han. That's what the "H" on his belt stands for. Definitely not Hercules, who Lou was coincidentally played at the same time. (Yul Brynner)Sybil Danning as Julia the most mercenary of the group (Brad Dexter).Brad Harris as Scipio, Han's right Han-d (Steve McQueen).Emilio Messina as Goliath the gentle giant (Charles Bronson).Giovanni Cianfriglia as Festo (We'll go with Robert Vaughn I guess?).Sal Borgese as Glafiro (I swear he throws a knife or something in this, so he'll be James Coburn).Rubert Mura as Vendrix (Horst Buchholz).Carla Ferrigno as Pandora.Yahudi Efroni, earning our coveted 'Whit Bissell' Award as The Emperor.Dan Vadis as Nicerote—the most fashion-forward warlord this side of Humungous or Raven Shaddock.It's Cannon. It's Mattei. It's awesome.Find and reach out to Matt on: Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois.bsky.socialFacebook:  The Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and WonderfulFollow who we follow: Once Upon a Geek and Fade Out Podcast

Join us on the Jeep Talk Show for an epic interview with Kristian Krempell, a 25-year veteran in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment marketing! From producing major award shows like the Emmys and Grammys to blockbuster films including "Act of Valor," "Fear of Rain," and the iconic "Blair Witch Project," Kristian shares his incredible journey. In 2022, he co-founded Legacy Expeditions, producing cause-related adventure films like "Drop Zone Everest" and "Triple 7," which raised over $7 million for Gold Star Families and set six world records! Dive into stories of skydiving all seven continents in seven days, overlanding adventures, flying MiG-21 fighter jets, and pivoting during the pandemic. We talk indie filmmaking, AI in content creation, UFOs (and his film "Skyman"), and essential gear like Truck Claws for off-road recovery. Plus, hear about his love for Jeeps, from CJ7s to Gladiators, and how overlanding ties into extreme expeditions. This episode is packed with inspiration for Jeep enthusiasts, overlanders, filmmakers, and adventure seekers!

This weeks show starts off with music from Bob Marley & The Wailers, Justin Hinds, Don Carlos, Barry Brown, Linval Thompson, Bobby Ellis, Jacob Miller & King Tubby, Culture, Johnny Osbourne, The Meditations, The Gladiators, Michael Rose, Prince Alla, The Aggrovators, Vernon Maytone, Junior Murvin, Brigadier Jerry, Carl Meeks, Frankie Paul, Ernie Smith, and Johnny Clarke. New Music this week comes from Roll & Record with Lasai, Niney The Observer, Daniel Rising with Jemere Morgan, Arkaingelle & Nature Makonnen, Dubmarta, Fatbabs with Jah Lil and Queen Omega, Clinton Fearon, Naya Rockers, The Breadwinners, Tenor Blue, Johnny Osbourne with Tarrus Riley and Dean Fraser, Lewis Bennett with Eek A Mouse and the Roots Radics, Pachyman, Irie Ites, Nga Han, Rastaveli MC with Dub Healer, Kabaka Pyramid, Baby Cham with Stephen Marley & Damian Marley, Iyata Safari, Zamunda & Fantan Mojah, Perfect Giddimani with Wadadah II and Inna Vison with Mellow Mood. Also this week we ride the 2 Time Riddim featuring Khago, Admiral Tibet, and Mr. Easy as well as play some oldies from Toots and the Maytals, John Holt, and Jackie Mittoo. Enjoy! Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread - Natty Dread - Tuff Gong Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Natty Take Over - Rockers Original Movie Soundtrack - Island Records Don Carlos - Natty Dread Have Him Credential - Lazer Beam - Culture Press Barry Brown - Natty Rootsman - Let's Go To The Blues - Kingston Sounds Linval Thompson - Can't Stop Natty Dread Again - Ride On Dreadlocks 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire Bobby Ellis - Ska Baby/Ska Baby Version - Micron Music Presents: Every Mouth Must Be Fed - Pressure Sounds Jacob Miller & Inner Circle - City Of The Weak Heart - Forward Jah Jah Children - Trojan Records King Tubby Meets Jacob Miller - City Of The Weakheart Dub - In a Tenement Yard - Motion Records Culture & Prince Weedy - See Dem A Come/Maas Mi Maas - Two Sevens Clash 30th Anniversary Edition - Shanachie Johnny Osbourne - Jah Promise - Truths & Rights - Studio One The Meditations - Babylon Trap Them - Deeper Roots: The Best Of The Meditations - Heartbeat Records The Gladiators - Mix Up - Dreadlocks The Time Is Now - Virgin Michael Rose - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Rock On: Greatest Hits From The Observer Label - Heartbeat Records The Aggrovators - Bag O Wire Dub - Dubbing At King Tubby's Vol. 1 - VP Records Prince Alla - Youthman In The Ghetto/Youthman In The Ghetto Version - Archive Recordings Showcase Vol. 1 - Archive Recordings Vernon Maytone - Hail Up - Foundation Roots Showcase - Abendigo Records Roll & Record w/ Lasai, William Spring & Conscious Sounds - Guide Over Us/Dub Over Us - Roll & Record Junior Murvin - Cool Down The Heat - Cool Down The Heat - VP Records Brigadier Jerry - Jah Creation - On The Road - Ras Records Frankie Paul - Give Thanks And Praises - Sizzling - VP Records Carl Meeks - Front Line - Weh Dem Fah - VP Records Freddie McGregor - Hand In De Fire - Signature - VP Records Johnny Clarke w/ Mafia & Fluxy - Every Knee Shall Bow/Every Knee Shall Dub - Mafia & Fluxy Presents Johnny Clarke: Reggae Heights - Mafia & Fluxy Ernie Smith - To Behold Jah - After 30 Years Life Is Just For Living - VP Records Niney The Observer - Respect - Niney The Observer - Observer Music Daniel Rising with Jemere Morgan & Bost & Bim - Real Life - The Bombist Arkaingelle & Nature Makonnen - Everyday - Kushite Organic Records Dubmarta - Traveling - Conscious Sounds Fatbabs feat. Jah Lil - End Of War - This Love Is Forever - Big Scoop Records Clinton Fearon - Jah Is Love - Jah Is Love - Baco Music/Boogie Brown Productions Naya Rockers feat. Queen Omega - Words Of Wisdom - Naya Records Toots & The Maytals - Time Tough - In The Dark - Island Records John Holt - The Clock - Clocktower Jackie Mittoo - Summer Breeze - The Keyboard King At Studio One - Soul Jazz Records The Breadwinners - Yard Vibes - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records Tenor Blue - Rub A Dub Stylee - Blue Life Music Johnny Osbourne feat. Tarrus Riley & Dean Fraser - We Need Love - Universal Love Showcase - VP Records Khago - 2 Time - 2Time Riddim - Long Chain Global/Juna Vil Records Admiral Tibet - Play With My Mind - 2Time Riddim - Long Chain Global/Juna Vil Records Mr. Easy - Rich With Me - 2Time Riddim - Long Chain Global/Juna Vil Records Yaadcore - Rain Is Falling - Delicious Vinyl Island Wayne Smith - Aint No Me Without You - Youthman Skanking - VP Records Lewis Bennett feat. Eek A Mouse & Roots Radics - Greedy Man/Greedy Dub - Burning Bug Records Jah Life & Scientist - What You Gonna Do Dub - Jah Life In Dub - Jah Life/DKR Prince Phillip - Kid Phil Rhythm - Prince Philip Presents: Dubplates & Raw Rhythm From King Tubby's Studio 1973-1976 - DKR/Bond Export Augustus Pablo - Fari Dub Way - King Tubby's Meets Rockers At 5 Cardiff Crescent, Washington Garden Kingston - Pablo International Pachyman - Another Place - Another Place - ATO Records Irie Ites & Chezidek - Wasp Nest Dub - Irie Ites Records King Jammy - Dub On The Frontline - King Jammy Destroys The Virus With Dub - VP Records Earl Cunningham - Jailhouse/Jailhouse Version - Art & Craft  Nga Han - Original Man/Original Version - Sacred Verse - Majestic Vision Slimmah Sound w/Joakim - Rootsman Melody/Rootsman Dub - Love Jah More: Roots Tribe Showcase - Roots Tribe Twinkle Brothers w/Gussie P & Mafia & Fluxy - Repent/Dub Repent - Roots & Dub Vol. 1 - Sip A Cup Records Rastaveli MC & Dub Healer - Jah Plan/Dub Plan - Dubophonic Records Kabaka Pyramid - Jamaica - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Baby Cham w/Stephen Marley & Damian Marley - Hustling In My Blood - Lawless Army Music Iyata Safari - Grand Rising - Bongo Rockers Riddim - Rebellion City Productions Fatbabs feat. Queen Omega & Nyle Banks - Stay Conscious - This Love Is Forever - Big Scoop Records Zamunda feat. Fantan Mojah - Roots Rock Reggae - Natures Way Entertainment Perfect Giddimani & Wadadah II - Ganja Man/Dub Of Ganja - Dove Muzik/Black Wadadah Daddy Rings - Ganja Pipe - Billie Jean Riddim - Irie Ites Records Inna Vision & Mellow Mood - Faith and Deeds/Faith and Dub - Reggae Lives

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 19th Publish Date: July 19th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, July 19th and Happy Birthday to Anthony Edwards I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Fishing Fun: Sugar Hill's Ridge Lake Park offers 'unique opportunity' MJ Allen’s Journey Through Scoliosis and Sports ART BEAT: Lionheart Theatre celebrating 25 years with 'A Year With Frog and Toad' Plus, the Stripers report with Kanekoa Texiera All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Fishing Fun: Sugar Hill's Ridge Lake Park offers 'unique opportunity' Seven-year-old Declan Jorgensen from Sugar Hill caught his first fish at the city’s new Ridge Lake Park, making it a memorable moment for him and his mom, Joy. The 22-acre park, once a family farm, features a stocked catch-and-release lake, disc golf, a dog park, and walking paths. Families like the Jorgensens and Hills enjoy the safe, outdoor environment, with kids learning to fish and connect with nature. Mayor Brandon Hembree highlighted the park’s focus on greenspace and family-friendly activities, with a new playground set to open later this year. STORY 2: MJ Allen’s Journey Through Scoliosis and Sports MJ Allen’s journey with scoliosis shaped his life in unexpected ways. Diagnosed in middle school, his spinal curve worsened to 84 degrees, leading to a seven-hour spinal fusion surgery in 2021. Despite fears of losing sports, Allen’s determination saw him recover and return to baseball and football just six months post-surgery. During recovery, he discovered a passion for sports photography, launching a business, @Eye9Clix, to stay connected to athletics. Now a Dacula High graduate, Allen trains for college baseball while continuing photography. His resilience earned him the Strong4Life Positive Athlete Award, inspiring his family and community. STORY 3: ART BEAT: Lionheart Theatre celebrating 25 years with 'A Year With Frog and Toad' Lionheart Theatre is bringing the beloved musical *A Year with Frog and Toad* to Gwinnett audiences through July 20, celebrating its 25th season. Based on Arnold Lobel’s children’s book, the play follows best friends Frog and Toad through a year of adventures, highlighting friendship and life lessons. Directed by Sam Casey, a Lionheart alum, the production features a talented cast and includes a meet-and-greet with the actors after each show. Tickets are $12, and performances are selling quickly. Reserve at lionhearttheatre.org or call 404-919-4022. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: DTL STRIPERS INTERVIEW Break 3: STORY 6: Atlanta Gladiators Release 2025-26 Promotional Schedule The Atlanta Gladiators have unveiled their 2025-26 promotional schedule, packed with exciting theme nights and family-friendly events at Gas South Arena. Highlights include Opening Night on October 18, Bluey Game, Marvel Night, Star Wars Night, and the annual Teddy Bear Toss on Valentine’s Day. Fans can also enjoy unique events like Day of the Dead, Military Night, and Hockey Heritage nights. Special games include School Day outings for students and a Sensory Friendly Game. The season wraps up with Fan Appreciation Night on April 10. Tickets and details are available at the Gladiators' website. STORY 7: Suspected serial burglar charged with breaking into 9 Gwinnett County apartments Gwinnett police arrested Darrius Stokes, 28, of Lilburn, on July 15 in connection with nine burglaries at Brentwood Downs Apartments between June 2 and July 7. 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Get ready…set…dance in the supermarket aisles with Supertato, Runner Bean and the whole Tato Team. Featuring Nitro from Gladiators.

This week's Trailhead Live is a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped, Jeep technical alerts issued, and a rooftop tent debate you won't want to miss. JD is joined by Loren Campbell, Kristy Byers, Amy and Mike Malone, Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad for an unfiltered discussion about what's changing fast in the off-road world—and what it means for all of us.From real talk about land use and trail-saving strategies to pent-up rants about warranties and Jeep gear, this one delivers a mix of policy, personality, and perspective. If you've got questions about public land, Pentastar problems, or puffy tents—you're in the right place.

This weeks show starts off with classics from Israel Vibration, Johnny Osbourne, Peter Tosh, Culture, The Wailing Souls, L. Harris, Jackie Paris, The Gladiators, Peter Roots Lewis, Errol Dunkley, Ernest Wilson, Creole, Cornell Campbell & Prince Hammer, Prince Far I, Don Carlos, The Wailers, Prince Fatty, Bunny Wailer, and Hopeton Junior. New music this week comes from Duke Robillard and Andy Bassford Meets Soul Shot, The Roots Architects, Nga Han, Keith & Tex, Linval Thompson, Manwel T, Roaring Lamb, Sun Shade, The Cimarons, Madison with Bost & Bim, Glen Washington, Kashief Lindo, and Mical Rustle. We also play some reggae favs from Morgan Heritage, Luciano, Buju Banton, Wayne Smith, Horace Andy, and Junior Delgado. Enjoy!  Israel Vibration - Mr. Consular Man - Power Of The Trinity: Wiss Vibes - Ras Records Johnny Osbourne - Right Time - Right Right Time - Baco Music Peter Tosh - Not Gonna Give It Up - Mama Africa - EMI Culture - Why Am I Rastaman?/Why Am I A Rastaman Dub - Humble African 25th Anniversary Edition - VP Records Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot feat. Andy Bassford & Mark Berney - Pipe Dream - Two Guitars One Sound - Soul Shot Music Wailing Souls - Fire House Rock - Fire House Rock - Greensleeves JoJo Gladstone - Reggae Music - Creation Rebel Sound System 7” L. Harris - Trouble In The World/Trouble InThe World Version - Small Axe 7” Jackie Paris - Sinner Man - Techniques 7” The Gladiators - Counting My Blessings/Counting: Light Up Your Spliff  Version - Roots Natty - Tabou 1 Peter Roots Lewis - Jah Is My Salvation - Wicked Roots Dub Plate Style - Reggae Retro Errol Dunkley - A Little Way Different - Common Ground International 7” Ernest Wilson - I Know Myself - Well Charged: Channel One - Pressure Sounds Creole - Beware/Beware Version - Journey From Creation 1975-1985 - DKR Cornell Campbell & Prince Hammer - Free Meal Tcket/Bible - Common Ground International Prince Far I & Culture - Message From The King - Cry Tuff 7” Don Carlos - I Love Jah - Negus Roots Roots Architects feat. Dean Fraser - Everlasting Love - From Dub Til Now - Fruits Records Prince Fatty - Dub Is Shining - Prince Fatty Meets The Gorgon In Dub - VP Records Bob Marley & The Wailers - Trenchtown Rock - Tuff Gong 7” Bunny Wailer - Armagideon - Solomonic Singles 1: Tread Along1969-1976 - Dub Store Records/Solomonic Bunny Wailer - Solidarity - Solomonic Singles 2: Rise & Shine 1977-1986 - Dub Store Records/Solomonic Nga Han - Original Man/Original Version - Sacred Verse - Majestic Vision Robert O Dallas - Wings Of Jah - Sir Coxsone Outernational Roaring Lamb - RasIstance - Roaring Lamb Hopeton Junior - Living In The Ghetto - Mile Stone 7” Linval Thompson - Rebel Up - Groove Exploration 12” Keith & Tex - For A Better Life - Gun Life - Liquidator Music Manwel T - Love One Another - Children of Hope~War - Shades Of Red Yaadcore - The Calling - Reggaeland - Delicious Vinyl Island Sun Shade - Jah Love - Move With Motion - Jeanne Music Cimarons - Morning Sun - Harder Than The Rock - Evidence Music Medisun w/ Bost & Bim - Clean Up/Clean Dub - The Bombist Morgan Heritage - Protect Us Jah - Protect Us Jah - VP Records Buju Banton - Hills & Valleys - Inna Heights 10th Anniversary Edition - VP Records Bugle w/ Buju Banton & Damian Marley - Thank You Lord - Apex - Evidence Music Freddie McGregor - Calling - True To My Roots - Big Ship Glen Washington - Oh, To Be Like H.I.M. - Just Giving Thanks - Tad's Records Kashief Lindo - The World Is Hurting - 3 A Piece Inna Reggae Stylee Vol. 4 - Heavy Beat Mical Rustle - Jah Can Keep Us Around - 3 A Piece Inna Reggae Stylee Vol. 4 - Heavy Beat Luciano - Who Could It Be - Where There Is Life - Island Jamaica Luciano - Love Jah & Live Dub - Xtrminator Presents MLK Dub - Ras Records Ini Kamoze - Stress - Greensleeves Gregory Isaacs - Mind Yu Dis - Red Rose For Gregory - Greensleeves Sugar Minott - Danger Zone - Ghetto Child - VP Records Nuthead - Terrorists - Park Heights 7” Wayne Smith - Ism Skism - Youthman Skanking - VP Records Errol Dunkley - I'm Not The Man For You - Common Ground International 7” Horace Andy - My Guiding Star - Zion Sessions - Jamaican Recordings Winston Wright - Marvelous Rocker - Bunny Lee: Dreads Enter The Gates With Praise - Soul Jazz Records Creation Rebel - Independent Man Part 1/Independent Man Part 2 - On U Sound: Dub Experience: The Dread Operators - On u Sound Earl Sixteen & King Alpha - Hard In This Time/Afrikan Bongo - Abendigo Records Robert Lee - I Spy/I Spy Dub - Channel One UK Peter Broggs & Dubcreator - Love In A Higher Region/Dub In A Higher Region - Igzabihir Yakal - King Shiloh Records Young Kulcha & Conscious Embassy - Rise Up/Rising Dub - Rise Up - Conscious Embassy Junior Delgado - We A Blood - Fashion Records Reggae Roast feat. Brother Culture - The Music - The Music EP - Reggae Roast Reggae Roast feat. Jah Screechy - Love Me Culture - The Music EP - Reggae Roast Reggae Roast - None A Jah Jah Children No Cry Riddim - The Music EP - Reggae Roast

VOC Nation welcomes Ryan Deasy and crew, aka, the "Millennial Sports Gladiators." To call in, visit http://callvoc.com. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have fun discussing Armor, armor and more armor with Sensei Landyn. It was so much busier than I expected. How can you talk about armor, without mentioning the Gladiators. Here's the episode we did on Gladiators back in 2022:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10465420We also mention swords. We did a few episodes on swords. One of my favorites is about the lost Masamune sword. Here's a link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/5050196Thanks for listening and all your support. If you want to take one more step - click the link below and help support the show. Thanks for thinking about it. Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with friends. Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a story there.)On YouTube (where we are now airing some of our older episodes - complete with a slideshow that I tweak constantly) https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link:https://honor-athletics.com/Thank you for listening.

Sheli McCoy is better known as "Sabre" from Gladiators, the British TV endurance sports game show, which she first appeared on in 2024. She is recognised as one of the stand-out stars of the show, going on to be a guest speaker for the Dundee University giving their Annual Public Lecture in Entrepreneurship, appearing on the BBC One charity fundraising show Comic Relief, the television quiz shows The Weakest Link and on The Wheel as one of the celebrity experts. Sheli is a fitness industry entrepreneur, who co-owns SweatBox in Dundee, a gym and health facility that houses her sports clinic, gym facility and Olympic weightlifting club. She set three Scottish weightlifting records in 2023 and she's worked as a Personal trainer for over 13 years and has 10 years experience as a Crossfit Coach. Sheli also holds a Bachelors degree, an honours and a Masters from Robert Gordons university Aberdeen .Sheli McCoy is our guest in episode 504 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Sheli's online coaching, visit - https://www.shelimccoyfitness.com .Follow Sheli McCoy on Instagram: @sheli_mccoyofficial .Follow Sabre on Instagram: @sabrethegladiator .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VOC Nation welcomes Ryan Deasy and crew, aka, the "Millennial Sports Gladiators." To call in, visit http://callvoc.com. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do new books smell like THAT? Why is Netflix deleting our favourite shows from their archives - and can they ever be recovered? And why doesn't Denzel Washington need to audition? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your burning questions on the world of Entertainment - including why Gladiators is a bore to film and if the team behind the BBC comedy 'The Thick Of It' knew about Huw Edwards before the Met Police. The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to our exclusive newsletter archive, discount book prices on selected titles with our partners at Coles, early ticket access to future live events, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestisentertainment.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestisentertainment. The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Visit Sky.com to find out more For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan Producer: Joey McCarthy Senior Producer: Neil Fearn Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks show starts off in a classic style with music from Peter Tosh, Don Carlos, Keith & Tex, Barry Brown, Kenny Knotts, Steel Pulse, Pablo Moses, Steve Boswell, The Gladiators, More Relation, Max Romeo, The Mighty Diamonds, Cornell Campbell, Prince Jazzbo, Jackie Mittoo, Leroy Smart, Prince Fatty, Wayne Jarrett, Jah Stitch, King Tubby, The Wailers, Richard McDonald, Dennis Brown, Everton Blender, Bitty McLean, and Burning Spear. New Music this week comes from Perfect Giddimani, Clinton Fearon, Clive Matthews, Neto Yuth, ZIkki with Bost & Bim, Lion Fiyah, Dre Island, Soulfiya, Jelliss, Ras Kuku and the Dub Wizards, The Georgetown Orbits, Pachyman, The Breadwinners, Sista Livity, Yeza, Sailor Jane, Skarra Mucci & Manudigital, and Mellow Mood. Also this week we take a trip to Studio One featuring music from Freddie McKay, Jackie Bernard, and Johnny Osbourne with Earl 16 & Jennifer Lara. We also ride the Kuff ridden from King Jammy featuring Leroy Gibbons, Admiral Bailey, and Tiger.  Enjoy! Peter Tosh - Coming In Hot - Wanted Dread & Alive - Rolling Stones Records Don Carlos - Mr. Sun - Niney The Observer Roots With Quality - VP Records Barry Brown - Own Feet - Roots Youths 12” Keith & Tex - On The Streets - Gun Life - Liquidator Music Kenny Knotts & Roberto Sanchez - Love & Glory/Jah Children Dub - Pirates Choice 12” Addis Pablo - In My Father's House - In My Father's House - Jah Solid Rock  Steel Pulse - Steppin' Out - Rastanthology - Wise Man Doctrine Pablo Moses - Reggae Warrior - The Revolutionary Years 1975-1983 - Grounded Music Steve Boswell & Jah Berry - Cool Rastaman Cool - Children Of Jah: The Chantells & Friends 1977-1979 Blood & Fire More Relation - Cartoon Actor - Freedom - More Realtion The Gladiators - Stick A Bush - Dreadlocks The Time Is Now - Virgin/Frontline Max Romeo & The Upsetters - Stealin' - War Ina Babylon - 4 Men With Beards The Mighty Diamonds - Natural Natty - Right Time: I Need A Roof - Channel One Cornel Campbell - Mash You Down - I Man A The Stal-A-Watt - VP Records Prince Jazzbo - School - Studio One Classics - Soul Jazz Records Jackie Mitoo - Freak Out - Downbeat The Ruler: Killer Instrumentals From Studio One - Heartbeat Records Leroy Smart - No Love - Dread Hot In Africa - Makasound Prince Fatty - No Dub In Their Heart - Prince Fatty Meets The Gorgon In Dub - VP Records Wayne Jarrett - Satta Dread - King Tubby's In Fine Style - Trojan Records Jah Stitch - Conference At Waterhouse - Micron Music Presents: Every Mouth Must Be Fed - Pressure Sounds King Tubby - Satta Version - King Tubby's In Fine Style - Trojan Records Bob Marley & The Wailers - Put It On - African Herbsman - Trojan Records Richard McDonald - Do Your Thing - Boat To Progress: The Original Pantomine Vocal Collection 1970-74 - Greensleeves Freddie McKay - Drunken Sailor/Drunken Sailor Version - Picture On The Wall Deluxe Edition - Studio One Jackie Bernard - Torture & Flames - Studio First: From The Vaults Vol. 2 - Studio One Johnny, Earl & Jenny - Dub Street - The #1 Sound: From The Vaults Vol. 1 - Studio One Im & The Invaders - The Great Wall - Studio First: From The Vaults Vol. 2 - Studio One Dennis Brown - Africa We Want To Go - Slow Down - Greensleeves Dennis Brown feat. DYCR & Triston Palma - Back To Africa - King Jammy Presents: Dennis Brown Tracks Of Life - VP Records Everton Blender - My Father's Home - Lift Up Your Head - Heartbeat Records Bitty McLean w/ Sly & Robbie - My Call - Love Restart - Taxi/Tabou1 Dubmones feat. Earl 16 & Oku Onuara - I Believe In Miracles /I Believe In Miracles (Dub Cut) - Echo Beach Luciano - Great Controversy - Great Controversy - Jet Star Burning Spear - Stick To The Plan - Jah Is Real - Burning Music  Israel Vibration - Reggae Music Never Dies - Reggae Music Never Dies - Riddim Agency Perfect Giddimani - Ethiopian Sunshine - Sibusiso - Giddimani Music Nadia McAnuff & The Ligerians - So Jah Seh - Shelter From The Storm - SoulNurse Records Clinton Fearon - Can't Stop Us - Jah Is Love - Baco Music/Boogie Brown Productions Clive Matthews Meets Lone Ark - Going Home - Going Home - A-Lone Productions/Evidence Music Neto Yuth feat. Little Lion Sound - Most High Love - Angels Of Light - Heartical Youth Records/Evidence Music Zikki w/ Bost & Bim - Love And Wars - Angaza - The Bombist Lion Fiyah - Defeat The Devil - Judgement Council & Drumwise Dre Island - Cold World -  Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Soulfiya & Yungg Trip - Box Down Babylon - No Worries Riddim - More Badder Media Sugar Minott - Dreadlocks Chalice - Ghetto Child - VP Records Jelliss - Medication - Conquering Lion Records Ras Kuku Meets Dub Wizards Band - Cruzar Fronteras /Fronteras Dub - Time To Roots Records Dennis Brown & Augustus Pablo - Spirit Of Umoja/Spirit Of Umoja Dub - Emmanuel Music  The Georgetown Orbits - Downtown Strut - Constellations - Orion Anderson Pachyman - Another Place - Another Place - ATO Records The Breadwinners - Take Cover - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records The Breadwinners - Natural  - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records Ras Ibuna & The Village Bunch - Diverse Doctrine/Diverse Doctrine Version - More Pressure Vol. 1: Straight To The Head - Pressure Sounds Joseph Lalibela Meets Vibronics & Mafia & Fluxy  Band - Upfull/Upfull Dub - Ancient Breeze - Scoops Records Sista Livity & Good Over Evil - Power Of The Rasta/Power Of Dub - Good Over Evil Vibronics featt. Sis I leen - Peaceful Warriors - Vibronics & Cross Club Present Woman On A Mission - Scoops Records Vibronics feat. Koko Vega - Lion Knight - Woman On A Mission 2 - Scoops Records Don Carlos - I Love Jah (Stepwizer Reemix) - Stepwizer Music Aza Lineage - Rule The Sound - VP Records Sailor Jane - Legends - Leroy Sibbles Presents: Vibes Man Riddim - Tad's Records Yeza & RoryStonelove - Road Runner - Black Dub Music Skarra Mucci & Manudigital - Ragga Blasta - X-Ray Production Mellow Mood feat. Anthony B & Dub Inc. - Home Or Abroad - 7 - La Tempesta Dub Sugar Minott & Bounty Killer - Give The People What They Want - Hits 38 Production/Jammy's Leroy Gibbons - Magic Moment - King Jammy's Selectors Choice Vol. 3- VP Records Admiral Bailey - Jump Up - King Jammy's Selectors Choice Vol. 3- VP Records Tiger - Bam Bam - King Jammy's Selectors Choice Vol. 3- VP Records

Star organist Anna Lapwood and singer/songwriter Andrew Roachford join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe to add tracks 496-500 in this 100th edition of the show! What better way to celebrate than a double dose of organ, and a trip to Mumbai, Hawaii and Cape Verde?Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Thunder and Blazes (Entry of the Gladiators) by Julius Fučík Star Wars: Throne Room – End Titles by John Williams, arr Harald Feller Jai Ho! by A R Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Petit Pays by Cesária ÉvoraOther music in this episode:Top Hat, White Tie & Tails by Fred Astaire Old Town Road by Lil Nas X The Bells of Notre Dame, performed by Anna Lapwood Only to be with You by Andrew Roachford I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye Entry of the Gladiators by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Thunder and Blazes - Sounds of the Circus Afro Circus from Madagascar 3 Throne Room: End Titles by John Williams Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean performed by Anna Lapwood Jai Ho! (Hindi version) by A R Rahman Believe by Cher Somewhere Over the Rainbow by by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg, sung by Judy Garland

It's a return visit to Chatabix for the wonderful Rob Beckett, who first joined us on the pod way back in 2022. And this time, David and Joe have lots of new questions to ask him. Top of that list is what it was like being on Celebrity Gladiators earlier this year, where he competed against Joel Dommett. How high were the platforms, how fast was the travelator, how fun were the balls to hold and just how big are those Gladiators??? But before all that, they also find time to chat about keeping in shape, being one of the biggest podcasters in the UK, dealing with fame and being on Last One Laughing with Joe. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/chatabix1⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/chatabix⁠ Merch: ⁠https://chatabixshop.com/⁠ Contact us: ⁠chatabix@yahoo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do broken Gladiators, exploded oil pumps, and wildly unfiltered voicemails have in common? This episode. JD's back with Nathan, Alyssa, Kerry, and Bryan—are all back in the virtual studio and unpacking the chaos of the last few months. JD and Nathan share behind-the-scenes moments from Trail Hero X, including media madness and sandblasted gear. Alyssa's been chasing desert sunsets—until her oil pump blew up. Kerry's JL made it home, but his axle didn't. And Bryan? He's got updates on his builds, upgrades, and a few unfiltered thoughts to toss into the fire. Toss in our regular laughs and a voicemail that might require an exorcism—we're back we're officially back, at The Trailhead.

With the scene set, it's off to the races in 1980. The NASCAR Cup Series heads out to Riverside, California, to begin the season, and sophomore Dale Earnhardt is hoping to improve his road course performance. He will, in fact, finish runner-up to Darrell Waltrip, who, after a narrow loss in the 1979 points race, is regarded as a championship favorite for this year. Dale caps his successful West Coast trip off with a new season sponsor and a contract extension with Rod Osterlund, and he's understandably feeling at the top of his game.He rolls that confidence into Daytona Beach, where he shows his first glimpses of supernatural ability on the superspeedway high banks. He makes a last lap pass on the outside of Darrell Waltrip to pick up his first victory at the track, the Busch Clash. But when all the marbles are on the line in the Daytona 500, he has to go toe to toe with Buddy Baker and the fastest stock car in the country: Waddell Wilson's Gray Ghost.This episode of Becoming Earnhardt is brought to you by Bass Pro Shops. North America's premier outdoor and conservation company. Plan your next adventure at a Bass Pro Shops near you, or online at BassPro.com. This project is in partnership with MRN, the Motor Racing Network, and the Appalachian State University Stock Car Collection.

Tom and Robert discuss the Trex Arms situation with the departure of Lucas Botkin. Tom talks about his reasons for purchasing the Glock 26 and Robert get deeper into his Steel Challenge addiction. Also we discuss why USPSA is boring to watch and what isn't. ----   Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paracastfirearmspodcast905 Telegram: https://t.me/PARAcastpod Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=16370931 Chat: @paracastchat (telegram)

This weeks show starts off with classic selections from Pablo Moses, Burning Spear, Junior Delgado, Milton Henry, The Gladiators, Dennis Brown, General Plough, Johnny Clarke, L.Harris, Wayne Wade, Hugh Mundell, Freddie McKay, Black Slate, Michael Palmer, Delroy Williams, Carlton & The Shoes, Inner Visions, Midnite, Richie Spice, Sanchez, & Buju Banton. New Music this week comes from Sun Shade, Riddem Nation, Glen Washington, Soul Shot feat. Duke Robillard & Andy Bassford, Cocoa Tea, Baltimores, Groundation, Zikki with Bost & Bim, King Kong, Dubarise & Jelliss, Pachyman, The Breadwinners, The Roots Architects, Elastica Dub & Don Hartley, Dougy & Brother Culture, Subatomic Sound System & Screechy Dan, Mac Burnes & Fyahred, Blindman with Aston Barrett Jr. and Earl 16 with the Cultural Warriors. Also this week we ride The new Don Di Island Riddim and The Strange Things Hip Hop Riddim Remix featuring artists like Kabaka Pyramid, Dre Island, Khalia, Sizzla, and Chezidek.  Enjoy!  Pablo Moses - I Love I Bring - I Love I Bring - Liberty Burning Spear - People Of The World - People Of The World - Slash Junior Delgado - Row Fisherman Row - Sisters & Brothers - Blue Moon Milton Henry - Rastaman Beware/Beware Dub - Branches & Leaves - Iroko Records The Gladiators - Bongo Red/Bongo Dub - Calling Rastafari - Nighthawk Records Piper Street Sound - Punch In Dub (Naoki HiFi Dub Remix) - Naoki HiFi Dennis Brown - Three Meals A Day - The Promised Land - Blood & Fire General Plough - No Pity In The City - Midnight Rock - Clappers Records Johnny Clarke - Don't Want To Be No Rude Boy - Attack 7” L. Harris - Trouble In The World/Trouble In The World Version - Small Axe Records/Common Ground International Wayne Wade - Man of The Living (12” Mix) - Yabby You Dread Prophecy: The Strange and Wonderful Story Of Yabby You - Shanachie Records Hugh Mundell & Augustus Pablo - Run Revolution A Come/Revolution Dub - Iration Steppas: Dubs From The Foundation - Greensleeves Freddie McKay - Peace In The Garden - Kingley Sounds Black Slate - Amigo - Ensign Records 7”  Michael Palmer - Ghetto Dance - ET Records 7” Delroy Williams - Your Mind - Message 7” Carlton & The Shoes - What A Day/What A Day Version - Live & Love Inner Visions - Just A Matter Of Time - Street Corner Musicians - Blue Bitch Midnite - Knocka Fia - Ainshant Maps - TRS Records/RBMG Marcus Gad & Zulu Vibes - Deliver/Dub Deliverance - Zulu Vibes 12” Marlon Brown - Long Way - Still Beating Down Babylon - Dub Shot Records Richie Spice - Find Jah - The Book Of Job - VP Records Sanchez - Never Dis The Man - One In A Million: The Best Of Sanchez - VP Records Buju Banton feat. Ras Shiloh - Give I Strength - Inna Heights 10th Anniversary Edition - VP Records Sun Shade - Money Over Life - Move With Motion - Jeanne Music Riddem Nation - How Hard - Air Records Glen Washington - Oh, To Be Like H.I.M. - Just Giving Tanks - Tad's Records Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot feat. Andy Bassford & Mark Berney - Soul Shot - Two Guitars One Sound - Soul Shot Music Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot feat. Andy Bassford & Mark Berney - Pipe Dream - Two Guitars One Sound - Soul Shot Music Cocoa Tea - The Marshall - Que Cerah Riddim - Hits 38 Production/Jammy's Baltimores & Eskifaia Sound - Cool & Irie - Evidence Music Groundation - Candle Burning - Candle Burning - Young Tree/Baco Records Zikki w/ Bost & Bim - Love & Wars - Angaza - The Bombist King Kong & Little Lion Sound - Faith Move Mountain - Evidence Music Dubarise feat. Jelliss & Alin Dread - Out Of My Head/Out Of My Head Dub - Dubarise Kabaka Pyramid - Jamaica - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Dre Island - Cold World - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Khalia - This I Know - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Protoje & Zion I Kings - Weed & Tings/Weed & Tings Dub - In Search Of Zion - Indiggnation Collective/RCA Lila Ike' - Wanted - Indiggnation Collective/RCA Gregory Isaacs - Hot Stepper - Night Nurse - Island Records Bitty McLean - Walk Away From Love - Peckings Delroy Wilson - I'm In A Dancing Mood - Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set - Trojan Records The Heptones - Pretty Looks Isn't All - On Top - Studio One Cornel Campbell & The Eternals - Queen Of The Minstrels - Nice Up The Dance: Studio One Discomixes - Heartbeat Records Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Dub Organizer - Dub Triptych - Trojan Records King Tubby - Honey Dub - Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-1977 - Blood & Fire The Breadwinners - Salvation Dub - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records Pachyman - Berlin - Another Place - ATO Records Roots Architects, Roberto Sanchez & Roots Radics feat. Dwight Pinkney & Dean Fraser - 45 Charles Street Dub - From Dub Til Now - Fruits Records Flabba Holt - My Eyes Told Me My Heart Is In Danger - Flabba 12” Luciano & Sons Of Africa Band - Conquer I/Creeper Dub - Don One: The Sound Of Brooklyn - Don One Sound Jennifer Paulos w/ Woody Vibe & MatDTSound  - I Say No More/Amnesical Step - Revolution - Dubophonic Young Kulcha & Conscious Embassy - Blind Eyes/Blind Dub - Rise Up - Conscious Embassy Records Elastica Dub & Don Hartley - Need More Love - Dubophonic Records Dougy feat. Brother Culture - Still & Solid - Still & Solid - Evidence Music DMac Burns & Fyahred - Ancestors - Etereo Sounds  Subatomic Sound System & Screechy Dan - Babylon Soon Fall (Rockers 7” Mix) - Jah Is The Light - Subatomic Sound Earl 16 & Cultural Warriors - Jah Disciples - Evidence Music Blindman feat. Aston Barrett Jr. & Donald Kinsey - Legalize It - Rebel Sound Records Producer Ajal feat. Eesah - Real Ganja Farmer - Predominant Riddim - Ajal Music Group Sizzla - Smoke My Herbs - Strange Things Riddim Hip Hop Remix - Irie Ites Records Chezidek - Burn Di Ganja - Strange Things Riddim Hip Hop Remix - Irie Ites Records Irie Ites - Strange Things Hip Hop Riddim - Strange Things Riddim Hip Hop Remix - Irie Ites Records

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with an update from the League Meetings. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Seth Rollins, and Chris Harris Jr. get the latest on Flag Football voting for the Olympics. WWE's The Miz drops by to talk about his Browns and bringing back the Gladiators! The Miz and Seth then put the Browns and Bears head to head for expectations this season! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After joining the gym a while back, David's finally started using it and Joe wants to know how he's getting on. As you might expect, David's a little reluctant to speak about it - but Joe tries his best anyway and we do eventually get some details. Then, in a clever avoidance move, David starts talking about The Gladiators, which he's loving at the moment. And before you know it, they've invented a quiz about the show to test how much of a fan David actually is. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/chatabix1⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/chatabix⁠ Merch: ⁠https://chatabixshop.com/⁠ Contact us: ⁠chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When you think about ancient gladiators, you likely have a certain vision that comes to mind: slaves forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of bloodthirsty Romans.But much of what we think we know about gladiators is actually wrong.Today on the show, Alexander Mariotti will separate the just-as-fascinating fact from popular-culture-derived fiction when it comes to gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome. Alexander is a historian and an expert on gladiators who's served as a consultant for shows and films like Spartacus and Gladiator II.In our conversation, Alexander explains how gladiatorial games evolved from funeral rites into professional sporting events featuring the greatest superstar athletes and sex symbols of the day. We discuss the different types of gladiators, their rigorous training regimens, why gladiators fought in their underwear, and whether they actually fought to the death. Alexander describes what a day at the Colosseum was really like, complete with elaborate special effects, halftime shows, souvenirs, and even concessions. And we talk about the connections between the gladiatorial games and the sports and spectacle culture of today, and why, despite the passage of two millennia, these ancient athletes continue to captivate our imagination.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: Lessons in Manliness from GladiatorAoM Article: The Men in the Arena–A Primer on Roman GladiatorsGladiatorGladiator IISpartacus series"Gladiator 2 History Consultant Hits Back at Inaccuracy Claims"Connect With Alexander MariottiAlexander's website