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Last time we spoke about the Liberation of Mindanao. In the spring of 1945, as the battle for Okinawa intensified, American forces relentlessly confronted entrenched Japanese troops. General Buckner's 10th Army faced fierce resistance amidst harsh weather and dwindling supplies. Despite these challenges, they captured the strategic Shuri Castle, marking a critical turning point as Japanese troops retreated. Simultaneously, the liberation of Mindanao was underway. American troops, under General Eichelberger, rapidly advanced, overcoming fortified Japanese defenses in mountainous terrain. With the 24th Division securing key locations like Digos and Davao, the 31st Division pushed northward against General Morozumi's forces. Despite stubborn resistance, American forces displayed tenacity and courage, leading to significant victories. By May 20, the Americans approached Malaybalay, where remnants of the 30th Field Artillery Regiment held their ground. As Japanese troops attempted to regroup, they faced relentless assaults from the advancing American divisions. Throughout the campaign, the Americans endured heavy casualties, but their determination led to more than 10,000 Japanese losses. This episode is the North Borneo Offensive Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  As we continue our story, by June 9, General Buckner's forces had pushed through to the enemy's main defensive line on the Kiyamu Peninsula. It was there that General Ushijima was preparing to make his final stand. Meanwhile, General Shepherd's 6th Marine Division landed on the Oroku Peninsula, determined to dismantle a stubborn pocket held by Admiral Ota's naval units. On June 10, the pace of the assault quickened dramatically. Colonel Shapley's 4th Marines broke through enemy defenses, capturing the strategic Hills 58 and 55(2). At the same time, Colonel Roberts' 22nd Marines secured Hills 28 and 55(1). Although Colonel Whaling's 29th Marines made only limited progress, they effectively identified the last significant pocket of resistance in the high ground west of Oroku village. Looking south, General Del Valle's 1st Marine Division also reignited its offensive. Colonel Snedeker's 7th Marines successfully advanced into Itoman and Tera, while Colonel Mason's 1st Marines, supported by tanks, cleared the southern slopes of the key ridge between Tera and Yuza, capturing Yuza Hill in the process. To the east, General Bradley's 96th Division launched a renewed attack, bolstered by artillery and tank support. Colonel May's 383rd Regiment advanced approximately 700 yards toward the town of Yuza. Meanwhile, Colonel Halloran's 381st Regiment pushed into Yunagusuku and Tomui. However, they faced fierce resistance, quickly encountering heavy machine-gun fire originating from the heights of Yaeju Dake, which halted their advance. Meanwhile, General Arnold's 7th Division continued its relentless push toward Nakaza, employing the full might of their tanks and artillery. Colonel Finn's 32nd Regiment steadily advanced onto the eastern slopes of Hill 95, pressing toward Hanagusuku. At the same time, Colonel Pachler's 17th Regiment fought to solidify its precarious position on the southeast end of Yaeju Dake. Back at sea, a kamikaze attack tragically sank the destroyer William D. Porter. That same day, Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 unleashed a barrage of bombs and artillery on Minami Daito Island before retreating to Leyte-Samar after 89 consecutive days off the coast of Okinawa. This marked the conclusion of their role in Operation Iceberg. The following day, the sustained pressure from Arnold's offensive began to fracture General Suzuki's 44th Independent Mixed Brigade on both flanks.Seas of flame engulfed Hill 95 on 11 June as 1/32 slowly advanced toward the crest of the enemy position behind the jets of armored flame throwers. Flame fuel was pumped and sprayed from hoses over portions of the ridge inaccessible to tanks and then ignited. Infantrymen moved among the still hot and smoking rocks and drove back the surviving defenders. That night the battalion dug in just short of the Hill 95 peak. Although little forward progress was made by 2/32 or the 17th Infantry on 11 June, the enemy position was considerably weakened. Intensive fire from supporting weapons was concentrated against the slopes of Yaeju Dake, and strong patrols cleaned out enemy groups that held positions near the 7th Division front lines. The 32nd Regiment achieved a significant victory by capturing the peak of Hill 95, while the 17th Regiment struggled to make further headway To the west, advances in the 96th Division zone were minimal as Bradley's regiments focused on consolidating their newly-won positions amidst intense enemy fire. Simultaneously, at Yuza Hill, fierce counterattacks were thwarted, and Mason's 2nd Battalion accomplished the critical capture of Hill 69, just west of Ozato, despite heavy machine-gun fire coming from Yuza Dake. Further east, ahead of the 7th Marines, some 800 yards from the southern fringes of the two settlements, lay "the scene of the most frantic, bewildering, and costly close-in battle on the southern tip of Okinawa"Kunishi Ridge. This precipitous coral escarpment constituted the western-most anchor of the last heavily defended line on Okinawa. The ridge contained innumerable caves, emplacements, and tombs on both the forward and reverse slopes. The intervening area between this formidable fortress and the lines of the 7th Marines was a broad valley of grassy fields and rice paddies which offered no protection to advancing infantry. The supporting tanks were restricted to two approaches into the position: a road across the valley which cut through the center of the ridge and another along the coast line. Both of these routes were covered by anti-tank guns. Shortly after noon patrols from the 1st and 2nd Battalions moved out with armored support to probe the Japanese defenses. Intense frontal fire from Kunishi Ridge, enfilade fire from the enemy on Hill 69 opposing the attack of 2/1, and artillery concentrations directed at the tanks forced a withdrawal at 14:47. Because of the complete fire coverage of the open valley enjoyed by the Japanese, both from the heights and slopes of the ridge itself and from the Yuza Dake area, it was apparent that a daylight assault of the position would be a costly affair. Consequently, after Colonel Snedeker had made a personal reconnaissance of the objective from a light liaison plane, it was determined to attack at night. The commanding officers of the assault battalions were oriented on the general plan during the afternoon. The central road and a line of telephone poles was designated as the boundary between battalions upon which the assault units would guide. The scheme of maneuver contemplated a penetration of the ridge where the road passed through it, followed by an expansion of the initial foothold to the right and left flanks to secure the remainder of the objective in the regimental zone of action. Normal artillery would be placed alternately on Kunishi Ridge and Mezado Ridge (500-600 yards southwest of Kunishi) until H-Hour and thereafter on the latter. On June 11, General Shepherd launched a concerted attack. The 22nd Marines successfully secured the Tomigusuki area and Hill 53, while the 29th Marines faced stiff opposition, making only limited gains against the heavily fortified hills west of Oroku. Meanwhile, the 4th Marines worked to strengthen their line, completing the encirclement of Ota's naval forces. Nevertheless, the ramparts of the Oroku fortress were cracking, and Admiral Ota released his last dispatch to General Ushijima: “Enemy tank groups are now attacking our cave headquarters. The Naval Base Force is dying gloriously at this moment… We are grateful for your past kindnesses and pray for the success of the Army.” During the night, artillery units successfully targeted and either killed or dispersed a group of Japanese troops attempting to cross the Kokuba River. Meanwhile, 51 infiltrators were eliminated as they tried to breach the lines held by the 22nd Marines. The following day, the 4th and 29th Marines intensified their efforts to compress the enemy pocket west of Tomigusuki, breaking through to seize Easy Hill while the 22nd Marines consolidated their positions. The capture of this key terrain feature forced the enemy into the alluvial flats along the coast between Oroku and Hill 53. "In the late afternoon enemy troops began displaying flags of surrender. Language officers equipped with loud speaker systems were dispatched to the front line areas to assist in the surrender of those Japs who desired to. The attempt was partially successful, 86 enemy soldiers voluntarily laid down their arms." For several days General Buckner had been sending messages to the Japanese commander by radio broadcast and air drops pointing out the hopelessness of the enemy situation in an attempt to persuade General Ushijima to surrender. During the afternoon of 11 June, Tenth Army representatives were conducted to the 2d Battalion OP overlooking Itoman to await any enemy party that might desire to negotiate. At 1700 all fire was suspended in the 7th Marines' area pending the doubtful appearance of a white flag. About 15 Japanese wearing white headgear appeared in the 1/7 zone in front of Company A at 1740, but dispersed when hailed. Six of the enemy surrendered to Company C at 1802, but the situation returned to normal two minutes later when hostile mortar fire fell on the captors' position. Final orders for the resumption of the attack were issued by Colonel Snedeker about 2000 setting H-Hour at 0330, 12 June. Both 1/7 and 2/7 were to make the assault with one company each, and at 0225 Company C moved out to establish contact with Company F on the line of departure. The attack was launched on schedule at 0330 and at 0500 Companies B and G moved out in support of the assault companies. Concurrently, Company F reached the objective at a point 500 yards north of Mezado village, as Company C came up on its left to extend the line eastward. The enemy was completely surprised and several small groups were wiped out by Company C while they were engaged in preparing breakfast. At the same time, the 1st Battalion extended the line eastward toward Kunishi. However, the Japanese quickly regrouped, pinning down the attackers for the rest of the day, though the Marines managed to reinforce and consolidate their hard-won gains. By midnight the positions there could be considered reasonably secure. But as General del Valle put it, "The situation was one of those tactical oddities of this peculiar warfare. We were on the ridge. The Japs were in it, both on the forward and reverse slopes." Elsewhere, the 1st Marines focused on mopping up Hill 69, dispatching patrols south through Ozato and maintaining their defenses on Yazu Hill. To the east, another pre-dawn attack initiated by the 17th Regiment caught the defenders off guard.  Colonel Pachler had compelling reasons for favoring a night operation. The defenders held a significant advantage in observation, which had posed serious challenges when the 3rd Battalion of the 17th Infantry seized the southeast end of the escarpment. The coral wall of the escarpment was particularly high at this end, and the narrow routes leading to the high ground were easily controlled by Japanese fire. After days of holding positions at the base of the 170-foot cliff, the troops had grown familiar with the terrain and, as their commander, Major Maynard Weaver, noted, they were eager to reach the top and finally see something new. The night attack was primarily planned for the 1st Battalion, but Colonel Pachler decided to coordinate a move to expand the territory held by the 3rd Battalion as well. The final plan involved three assault companies: Company A would occupy a cluster of coral about a hundred yards beyond the edge of the escarpment, near the boundary between the 7th and 96th Divisions. Company B aimed for a similar objective located about 200 yards to the southeast, while Company L was assigned to capture a small hill situated between the 1st Battalion's targets and the positions held by the 3rd Battalion since June 11. Each company was given a separate route: Company A's path led straight up the cliff's face, Company B needed to head south to reach a break in the escarpment before turning right toward its goal, and Company L had an accessible objective near the edge of the escarpment. Movement was set to begin at 0400 on June 12. Since the attack relied on stealth, no artillery preparation was planned. However, two battalions of 105-mm artillery, one battery of 155-mm howitzers, and an 8-inch howitzer battalion were scheduled to deliver heavy harassing fire during the night. Additionally, 21 batteries registered their fire on the afternoon of June 11 and were ready to provide protective artillery support if needed once the objectives were reached. For added firepower, a section of heavy machine guns was assigned to each assault company. Colonel Pachler meticulously planned the attack, ensuring that every soldier involved understood the details of the operation. Reconnaissance patrols had scouted the trails leading to the high ground, and demolition teams had already prepared known cave positions at the cliff's face with satchel charges. Despite thorough preparations, there was a collective apprehension about potential confusion caused by the unknown conditions of darkness. This anxiety was amplified at 2000 on the night of June 11 when the 7th Division G-2 Section intercepted an enemy radio message indicating, "Prepare to support the attack at 2300." Soon after, another intercepted message stated, "If there are any volunteers for the suicide penetration, report them before the contact which is to be made one hour from now." Meanwhile, from dusk until almost 2300, the Japanese unleashed a heavy artillery barrage, leading front-line troops to anticipate a counterattack. That counterattack did come, aimed at the 1st Battalion of the 32nd Infantry, which had reached the summit of Hill 95 earlier that day, as well as against the 96th Division. However, there was no enemy activity observed in the 17th Infantry's sector. As night illumination and harassing fire ceased shortly before 0400, the attack proceeded according to plan. The companies moved out in single file. Remarkably, a heavy fog settled over southern Okinawa, creating the perfect conditions for concealment while allowing the troops to follow their paths without confusion. On the high ground, Company A encountered a few civilians wandering about, while the leading platoon of Company B unexpectedly came across three Japanese soldiers as they reached the shelf of the escarpment. The Americans chose to ignore them and continued silently on their way, with the enemy surprisingly not opening fire. By 0530, just minutes after dawn, Companies A and B were in position without firing a single shot. Company L also successfully reached its objective, and eager to capitalize on the fog and absence of enemy fire, its commander sent a support platoon to a small hill fifty yards beyond. This objective was secured quickly, but not without incident; two enemy soldiers were killed in the process. The platoon leader reported their progress but quickly called for mortar fire as about fifty Japanese troops approached in a column. The Americans opened fire with rifles and BARs, disrupting the formation and resulting in thirty-seven enemy soldiers killed, while the rest managed to escape. The men of the 1st Battalion celebrated the success of the night attack. Shortly after Company A took position, four enemy soldiers stumbled into view and were swiftly eliminated. A few moments later, another four followed suit, meeting the same fate. Company B remained undisturbed until around 0530 when Japanese soldiers attempted to emerge from several caves within the company's area. Although the cave entrances were heavily reinforced with concrete and couldn't be sealed with demolition charges, the Marines guarded the openings and shot at the Japanese as they appeared. Not long after daylight, Company C began clearing the caves at the base of the escarpment, eventually regrouping with the rest of the battalion on the high ground. By 0800, the situation had stabilized, and the 17th Infantry held strong positions on Yaeju Dake. During the night, the Japanese had withdrawn their front-line troops from Yaeju Dake to escape the punishing artillery fire, intending to reoccupy it before the anticipated 0700 attack. Fifteen hours after the 32nd Infantry fought their way to the top of Hill 95, the 17th Infantry had executed a masterful night attack to seize their portion of Yaeju Dake. Throughout the day, the 2nd Battalion of the 17th Infantry relieved Companies I and K, and with Company L attached and supported by medium and flame tanks, continued the offensive. The 1st Battalion maintained its position, firing at enemy soldiers who were slow to realize that their defensive terrain had been lost. Company B alone accounted for sixty-three Japanese soldiers killed throughout the day. Taking advantage of this breakthrough, the 381st Regiment advanced to occupy the slopes of Yaeju Dake, while the 383rd extended the division front and secured Yuza. As the situation unfolded, Japanese troops maintained control over Big Apple Peak, which towered about sixty feet above the surrounding plateau. However, by the evening of June 12, the 7th and 96th Divisions had succeeded in forcing the reconstituted 44th Independent Mixed Brigade from the southeastern end of the enemy's line. General Ushijima acted swiftly, given the limitations imposed by his damaged communication system and the chaos among his front-line units. With his artillery nearly silenced by enemy bombardments and his supplies dwindling faster than his manpower, Ushijima's only hope lay in sending more troops into the relentless shellfire and flames unleashed by American forces sweeping across the frontline. His urgent order read: “The enemy in the 44th IMB sector has finally penetrated our main line of resistance. The plan of the 44th IMB is to annihilate, with its main strength, the enemy penetrating the Yaeju-Dake sector. The Army will undertake to reoccupy and hold its Main Line of Resistance to the death. The 62nd Division will place two selected infantry battalions under the command of the CG, 44th IMB.” Unfortunately, the 64th Brigade, the part of the 62nd Division that had shifted from Shuri to reserve positions near Makabe, didn't receive this order until late on June 13, a full thirty hours after it became critical. This piecemeal commitment of reserve troops proved to be grossly inadequate. By June 13, the 44th Brigade was teetering on the brink of destruction. When reinforcements finally arrived, they found the remnants of the 44th Brigade overwhelmed and absorbed into the reinforcing battalions, with still not enough men to hold the line. In a last-ditch effort, the enemy committed the main strength of the 62nd Division, his final reserve, with a desperate plea for cooperation and orders to "reoccupy and secure the Main Line of Resistance." However, by the time the 62nd Division moved onto the line, they ran headlong into General Hodge's forces, who were advancing southward across the coral-studded plateau. The Americans pressed forward, shielded by the fire of machine guns and tanks, advancing over the bodies of Japanese defenders who had fought fiercely to hold their last stronghold "to the death." On June 13, General Arnold resumed his assault against the rapidly disintegrating 44th Independent Mixed Brigade. The 32nd Regiment successfully secured the Hill 95-Hanagusuku area, while the 17th Regiment expanded its control over the escarpment's summit. To the west, May's 3rd Battalion and Halloran's 2nd Battalion struggled to capture the top of the escarpment despite repeated attempts. However, they significantly diminished the defenders' strength with a relentless volume of covering fire. At the same time, May's 1st Battalion advanced through Yuza and swept southward to successfully secure Ozato. Meanwhile, General Del Valle prepared to commit the 1st Marines to the fight on Kunishi Ridge, as the isolated 7th Marines continued to be pinned down by heavy Japanese fire, relying on tanks for supplies and evacuation. Further north, the 29th Marines launched an attack southeast to eliminate the enemy pocket, while Shapley's 3rd Battalion moved swiftly toward the beach, progressively chasing the demoralized Japanese forces from the thick brush and marshy terrain along the waterfront. As they reached the sea wall, the assault turned into a rout. Some of the enemy threw down their arms and fled at the Marines' approach. Large numbers surrendered; but some fought back with hand grenades in desperate, individual last ditch stands, while many more used grenades to destroy themselves in despair. The sea wall was reached at noon, and the remainder of the day was spent running to earth small groups hiding in the cane fields and rice paddies. In the late afternoon General Shepherd notified General Geiger that all organized resistance on Oroku had ceased. In the early hours of June 14, Mason's 2nd Battalion advanced toward Kunishi Ridge, tenaciously fighting their way to positions east of the 7th Marines, which remained isolated. Simultaneously, Shepherd's reinforced Reconnaissance Company successfully landed on Senaga Island, completing the occupation of the Oroku Peninsula. Looking south once again, May's 1st Battalion completed the cleanup in Ozato but soon had to withdraw from its vulnerable position, while the rest of the 383rd Regiment pressed forward to the edge of the escarpment west of Yaeju Dake. To the east, despite heavy mortar and machine-gun fire, the 381st Regiment maintained constant pressure on the northern face of Yaeju Dake, finally reaching the top of the escarpment by nightfall. Their success allowed them to link up with the 7th Division, which dealt a crushing blow to the 13th Independent Battalion, advancing approximately 300 yards across the front. After a night of disorganized counterattacks and infiltration attempts, the 7th Division launched an assault toward Hills 115 and 153, advancing about 1,200 yards and reaching the outer slopes of the hill positions. To the west, the 381st Regiment and May's 3rd Battalion successfully secured the escarpment between Yuza and Yaeju Dake, although the remainder of the 383rd struggled to move forward due to heavy fire from Yuza Dake. On Kunishi Ridge, the pressure from the Japanese remained relentless, restricting the 7th Marines to only minor local gains. However, Mason's 2nd Battalion managed to inch its way along the ridge, successfully extending the line by about 200 yards to the east. Behind them, Colonel Griebel's 5th Marines began to relieve the weary 1st Marines, with Griebel's 2nd Battalion finally moving forward during the night to support Mason's isolated 2nd Battalion. On June 16, after an intense bombardment of artillery, mortars, and rockets, the 7th Marines finally broke through. Snedeker's 1st Battalion advanced along the northern slope of Kunishi Ridge, while the 2nd Battalion extended the line into the initial high ground of the Mezado hill mass. Concurrently, Griebel's 2nd Battalion advanced, making slow but steady progress until they secured a coral peak on the ridge that commanded their position. To the east, the 62nd Division, attempting to move from its reserve locations southwest of Makabe to support the faltering Japanese lines, faced devastating fire from artillery, ship guns, and aerial bombardments of rockets and napalm. Seizing the opportunity created by the relentless bombardment of enemy rear areas, Bradley launched his battalions through the Yuza Dake perimeter. Colonel Dill's 382nd Regiment pushed through the 383rd and advanced toward Ozato, aiming to gain control of the high ground southwest of Yuza, while May's 3rd Battalion successfully captured Yuza Dake. Additionally, the 381st Regiment gained approximately 600 yards along its front, reaching the saddle between Yuza Dake and Hill 153. Meanwhile, the 17th Regiment pressed onto the forward slopes of Hill 153, and the 32nd Regiment, driving down the coast, took Hill 115, effectively eliminating the 15th Independent Mixed Regiment. Back at sea, despite a significant depletion of Japanese air strength, a kamikaze attack succeeded in sinking the destroyer Twiggs.  But now, it's time to leave Okinawa and turn our attention to Borneo, where we continue covering the Australian offensive. As we last noted, by May 6, Brigadier Whitehead's 26th Australian Brigade had successfully landed on Tarakan, pushing the Japanese garrison into the island's rugged interior. By the evening of 6th May fairly copious information obtained from prisoners and Indonesians and from captured documents indicated that the enemy had about 390 naval troops in the Mount Api area, about 400 troops and civilians in the Fukukaku headquarters area (embracing Hills 105 and 102), 200 from Sesanip along Snags Track to Otway, 300 on Otway and in District VI, 300 in the Amal River area and 60 at Cape Juata. Having lost the airfield and the water-purifying plant and hospitals "the enemy at this time was displaying a decided disinclination to hold ground. In particular he was shunning any ground which could be subjected to heavy bombing, shelling, or attack by tanks; or against which large-scale attacks could be launched by our troops"; and he was directing his operations to delaying the attackers, particularly with mines, booby-traps, suicide raids, and isolated parties fighting to the death in tunnels and dugouts. The 4th Company of Tokoi Force (IJA) plus the 1st Company of the 2nd Naval Guard Force were on Hill 105, Margy and Janet; the 1st Company of Tokoi Force, and other troops were on Hill 102. In the north was a composite group. To secure the recently captured airfield from potential counterattacks, raids, or indirect fire, Brigadier Whitehead decided to deploy the 2/48th Battalion to gain the high ground north of the town, reaching up to Snags Track. The 2/4th Commando Squadron was tasked with advancing along Snags Track toward the Sesanip oilfields, while the 2/3rd Pioneers were assigned to sweep the high ground east of the town and move along John's Track to the mouth of the Ama River. Meanwhile, the Dutch company was to clear the unoccupied Cape Batu peninsula, a task that proved surprisingly straightforward. In the Mount Api area, however, the 2/23rd Battalion faced fierce resistance, particularly at Tiger and along Crazy Ridge, resulting in minimal progress until they were relieved by the 2/24th Battalion on May 9. Further to the right, the 2/48th Battalion seized Otway without opposition, and the commandos successfully cleared Snags Track up to Haigh's by May 8, though tanks could not advance any further. The pioneers, on the other hand, encountered heavy resistance along John's Track, which they couldn't overcome until May 9. That day, a long-distance patrol from the 2/24th Battalion also succeeded in driving the Japanese out of the Juata oilfields after a skirmish. On May 10, while the 2/48th and the commandos patrolled aggressively forward, the pioneers began their assault on the heavily defended Helen feature, which would successfully repel repeated Australian attacks for the next five days. Simultaneously, the 2/24th faced strong resistance in the Mount Api area but tenaciously pushed forward to Hill 105 on May 11, capturing Tiger the following night. They conducted patrols that probed about 1,000 yards southeast, cutting Snags Track at several points. On May 12, the 2/48th set out to cut King's Track and clear the heights from Sykes to Butch. The next morning, they successfully attacked and captured the knoll north of Snags Track. Meanwhile, following a highly effective air bombardment, the key Helen feature was found abandoned on May 15. This allowed the pioneers to clear John's Track and reach the coast at the mouth of the Amal River. Concurrently, the commandos secured the Agnes feature, followed by the 2/24th Battalion's capture of Elbow on May 16. The remaining positions on Hill 105 were then subjected to intensive bombing and bombardment, leading to an Australian assault on May 19. They finally captured the feature the following day. In the meantime, the 2/48th Battalion moved to Agnes to attack the Freda feature on May 14.  It was now evident that if the Freda hill was to be taken the attack must have heavier support. Therefore, on 22nd May, 12 Liberators and 12 Lightnings were sent out with bombs and napalm, but the cloud was so low that some of the heavy bombers did not find the objective. Then the artillery and mortars fired, and a two-company attack went in, the infantry moving very close behind the barrage. Gooden's company thrust from the east, and Captain Nicholas's advanced with one platoon pushing east along Snags Track towards Track Junction Knoll and another pressing north. The former platoon (Lieutenant Harvey), moving through very difficult country along a razor-back so narrow that only two men could be deployed on it, edged forward under heavy fire; after losing one killed and 4 wounded and finding the enemy becoming stronger Harvey manoeuvred out of this position. It was then found that a wounded man was not with them, so Harvey and three volunteers thrust back and engaged the enemy fiercely while the wounded man was carried out. During the day Gooden's company on the right had encountered two strongly-held knolls. Derrick's platoon succeeded in cutting the saddle between them and taking one knoll. Derrick's platoon and another launched “a most courageous attack up the steep slopes of Knoll 2 in the fading light. Here, in some of the heaviest and most bitter close-in fighting of the whole campaign these two platoons finally reached the top and secured the Knoll after inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.... [Lance-Sergeant] Fennells time and again ... crawled ahead of the attacking troops, even to within five yards of the enemy, and gained vital information. On one occasion, when his section was forced to ground he had charged the Jap positions with his Owen gun blazing and had silenced the enemy post, killing the occupants. In a similar manner, Private W. R. How found the advance of the troops checked by a well-sited pill-box, raced forward with his Owen firing until within grenade range, and then, throwing grenades, moved in for the kill until he fell wounded. He had silenced the post and killed the machine-gunner, thus allowing the advance to continue.” At this stage 28 enemy dead had been counted; one Australian had been killed and 15 wounded.  Unfortunately, the Japanese counterattacked the following day, effectively recapturing the position. Following a devastating combination of air and artillery bombardment, the Australians managed to secure Freda and Track Junction Knoll on May 25. During this time, the 2/23rd Battalion remained in close contact with a resolute enemy at Janet and Margy but struggled to make significant progress. The 2/24th Battalion continued probing northward and captured the Droop feature on May 26. After another failed attack on May 29, a heavy air and artillery bombardment supported the 2/23rd as they finally captured Margy on May 31. Concurrently, the 2/24th successfully attacked and held the Poker Hills. On June 1, the 2/48th Battalion then attacked Hill 102, supported by aircraft and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant O'Rourke's platoon attacked, following an artillery barrage as closely as they could, and bringing with them three flame-throwers. They gained the forward slopes without being fired on and then saw five Japanese moving towards them, evidently to re-enter their positions after the bombing. These were fired on while the flame-throwers were brought into action. One operator sprayed the slope from side to side while another fired straight up it. “The result was devastating (said O'Rourke later). The hill was set completely ablaze to a depth of 50 yards, two of the five Japs were set on fire and the other three killed in their posts. The platoon was able to advance almost immediately through the flames, and with the help of the flame-throwers the feature was com-pletely captured within 15 minutes of the advance commencing. The flame which was fired up a slight rise hit the trees on the crest and also sprayed the reverse slope and had the effect of completely demoralising the enemy.“ While the Australians launched an unsuccessful assault on Wally, the 2/23rd Battalion was engaged in clearing out the remaining Japanese forces from Margy and its surrounding areas. On June 6, the Australians finally secured Wally, and the 2/24th Battalion also managed to capture Roger. In the early hours of June 10, the Japanese launched a counterattack toward Hill 105, but it was easily repelled. At the same time, the defenders began preparing for a withdrawal northeast into the island's interior, planning to split into independent groups to wage guerrilla warfare. Despite the looming withdrawal, Whitehead's battalions commenced attacks on Beech 2, Joyce, and Linda on June 11. However, progress was slow over the next three days, with the only notable achievement being the capture of Sandy on June 13. By nightfall that day, the Japanese finally began their withdrawal, leaving behind only rearguards to hold the crucial Essie Track. This allowed the Australians to capture the abandoned features of Linda, Joyce, Clarice, Hilda Paddy, Melon, and Aunty on June 14. The next day, the Australians took Nelly and Faith, but the Japanese rearguard on Essie Ridge managed to temporarily halt their pursuit. Eventually, however, Essie Ridge was overrun, and by June 16, Fukukaku was cleared. The 2/48th Battalion then pursued the Japanese as they fled eastward from Essie. On June 18, they caught a few but found that a large group had scattered into smaller parties. By June 19, patrols were radiating east, north, and west in pursuit, with Japanese forces standing firm at several points. Ultimately, the fall of Hill 90 on June 20 marked the end of organized resistance on Tarakan. Following this victory, Whitehead initiated a mop-up operation that would continue until the war's end. While the 26th Brigade was fighting to secure Tarakan, General Wootten's 9th Australian Division was preparing to launch the invasion of the Brunei Bay area of north Borneo, codenamed Operation Oboe VI. At the Manila conference in April General Morshead had learnt that OBOE I (Tarakan), OBOE VI (north Borneo) and OBOE II (Balikpapan) were to be carried out in that order. 34 LSTs would be allotted for OBOE VI but had to be released by 23 days after the landing. There were other fairly severe restrictions on the vessels available: the one boat battalion of the American Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment and the one amphibian tractor battalion allotted to OBOE VI had to be used for Balikpapan. Morshead and his staff arrived back at Morotai from Manila on April 21 and next day the Corps issued its staff study of the north Borneo operation, and the 9th Division's staff, which from April 4 to 17 had been planning an operation against Balikpapan, began preparing an outline plan for an attack on Brunei Bay instead. This was presented to Corps and approved on April 26; the final plan, which contained no major changes, was approved on May 16. Meanwhile a variety of problems had arisen at the Corps level and above. On May 1, 2200 troops and 1200 vehicles (including guns) of the 9th Division were still in the Cairns or Atherton areas awaiting shipment, and some of the stores and equipment were not scheduled to arrive at Morotai until May 25, two days after the proposed date of the landing. It also appeared that, on the day of the landing, the 24th Brigade would lack some unit stores and vehicles, and the 20th Brigade would possess only one battalion; there would be no field or anti-aircraft guns, a shortage of signal vehicles and equipment, no equipment for building wharves and bulk oil storage, and neither of the casualty clearing stations allotted would be present. Due to a series of issues at the Corps level and above, the invasion plan had been scaled down to a landing by a brigade on Labuan Island and just a battalion on Muara Island, with the operation further postponed to June 10. The strategy involved landing Brigadier Selwyn Porter's 24th Brigade on Victoria Harbor's Brown Beaches to capture the Labuan airfield and eliminate all hostile forces on the island. Simultaneously, Brigadier William Windeyer's 20th Brigade would put ashore the 2/15th Battalion on Muara Island's White Beach and the 2/17th Battalion on Brunei Bluff's Green Beach. These units were tasked with capturing Brooketon and securing the southern and western sides of Muara Island, setting the stage for an advance on Brunei Town. Upon capturing these objectives, the 9th Division was to occupy and defend the Brunei Bay-Beaufort area and take control of the Miri-Lutong-Seria regions. Once again, Admiral Barbey's Naval Attack Force, primarily comprising Admiral Royal's transports and Admiral Berkey's cruisers, was designated to facilitate the amphibious movement of troops to Brunei Bay. In preparation for the invasion, American and Australian air forces, under General Kenney's command, targeted airfields and other military installations, focusing particularly on destroying bridges on the railway to Jesselton to prevent the arrival of reinforcements to Labuan by rail. On June 4, Barbey's convoy finally departed Morotai, embarking on its 1,100-mile voyage to Brunei Bay. Air attacks intensified on June 5, successfully rendering the Papar River bridge unusable. Four days later, on June 9, the air campaign reached its peak: 54 Liberators and 24 Mitchells launched strikes against targets on Labuan, while 23 Liberators targeted the Brooketon area. In the meantime, minesweepers successfully cleared a channel into the bay, destroying 69 mines between June 7 and 9. Berkey's cruisers sailed ahead and shelled the Brown, White, and Green Beaches in the two days leading up to the landings. The convoy finally arrived at the main channel between Labuan Island and Brunei Bluff just before sunrise on June 10, fully prepared to execute the invasion. Opposing them, General Baba's 37th Army had assembled General Nozaki's depleted 56th Independent Mixed Brigade in the Brunei Bay sector. This included two battalions near Brunei, one at Beaufort, and one garrisoning Labuan. Additionally, the 553rd Independent Battalion was stationed in the Miri area; however, none of these units were equipped to make a stand at the beaches. At 08:15, Barbey's warships commenced a bombardment of the southern beaches as the troops were loading onto the landing vessels. Shortly after 09:05, the first waves began to advance, preceded by craft firing rockets and artillery. As anticipated, there was no opposition on the landing areas. The 2/15th Battalion successfully reached the shore at 09:15, followed by the 2/17th Battalion, which made landfall three minutes later, approximately 1,000 yards east of its intended location. By dusk, the 2/15th had scoured the swampy terrain of Muara Island and reported no Japanese presence. The 2/17th pushed forward a few miles along the road to Brunei, while the 2/13th Battalion landed and moved into reserve behind the 2/17th. Meanwhile, the 2/28th Battalion landed without incident at 09:15 and quickly secured Labuan town, with the 2/43rd Battalion following ashore at 09:20 to initiate the advance toward the airfield.  There was no opposition until 10:45, when the leading troops came under rifle fire just south of Flagstaff Hill. This post was quickly bypassed and taken, but the Australians continued to face strong resistance from the 371st Independent Battalion. Despite this, the defenders could not prevent the 2/43rd from capturing the airfield by nightfall. During the day, Porter also landed the 2/11th Commando Squadron on the unoccupied Hamilton Peninsula, with one troop initiating a move north along Charlie Track. On June 11, while the 2/43rd patrolled north and west, overcoming some opposition, the 2/28th slowly advanced toward the Able and Baker routes, where they encountered the bulk of enemy resistance. Meanwhile, after repelling an enemy patrol overnight, the 2/17th continued its advance to Brunei unopposed, with a company from the 2/15th moving up the Brunei River to land about four miles downstream from the town. The following day, the 2/17th reached and seized the airstrip, finally encountering defenses manned by the 366th Independent Battalion. On Labuan, the 2/43rd moved unopposed to Hamilton Road and successfully linked up with the commandos, leaving behind one company and three tanks to destroy a bypassed stronghold to the northwest. At the same time, the 2/28th probed the strongly held area astride MacArthur Road and to its west, making good progress to compress the resilient enemy into a pocket. On June 13, although the 2/43rd occupied an emergency airstrip at Timbalai, the primary objective remained to continue compressing the enemy into "the Pocket" and mop up the remainder of the island. 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. Australian troops, under Brigadier Whitehead, landed on Tarakan, swiftly overcoming Japanese strongholds. By May 20, they began the North Borneo Offensive, achieving significant territorial gains amid brutal combat. As Japanese forces faltered, some surrendered, signaling a turning tide. The campaign showcased immense courage and sacrifice, with heavy casualties on both sides, ultimately paving the way for Allied victories in the Pacific theater.

In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Ted Gooden, founder of Växa Partners and a seasoned advisor in private markets, to explore the state of strategic consolidation across investment management. With more than two decades of experience and over 100 transactions under his belt, Ted shares the playbook behind how private equity, credit, and real estate platforms have scaled—and what it takes for firms to compete today. They unpack the forces behind the rise of mega-managers, the consolidation play that shaped today's private markets landscape, and why mid-sized firms are now exploring mergers, partnerships, and non-control capital as tools for growth and survival. They also discuss: * The evolution from boutique managers to full-service private markets platforms * How public listings, insurance capital, and platform M&A changed the industry * What makes a manager “investable” and how to build enterprise value * Why strategic alignment, fund structure, and internal culture matter more than ever * The growing role of private wealth distribution and how RIAs are reshaping access * Tactical advice for GPs considering stake sales, mergers, or succession plans * How Vaxa Partners is helping clients navigate critical inflection points This episode is a masterclass in private markets strategy from one of the most trusted voices in the space—offering insight not just on where the industry has been, but where it's going. Links: Växa Partners - https://vaxa.partners/ Ted on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedgooden/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:20) - Ted's background and career (00:04:04)  - Vaxa Partners (00:10:14) - What are you seeing in private markets in today's environment? (00:18:58) - Consolidation in the industry (00:29:14) - How firms can position themselves for a successful merger (00:44:12) - Distribution as a strategic lever for merging firms (00:49:22) - How does Private Wealth fit into the future of private markets

Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna GoodenBrand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current advocacy for women's sports in her current hometown. We know you'll learn a thing or two, so grab a notebook or your notes app and enjoy! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Understanding your optimal communication styleRespecting boundaries for yourself and othersListen more than you speakOwn your mistakes.Slowing Down to Speed UpStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Paul Gooden is a Portfolio Manager Global Natural Resources at Ninety One in London.

We return from a short break over the public holiday period to bring you a fascinating conversation we had with founder of We Are Coral, Dan Gooden. We Are Coral is an organisation and social enterprise looking to transform both the way that we support artists and also how communities form and interact around music. What Dan has built stems from ideas that are radical and commonsense at the same time; and We Are Coral carries the potential to bring about some serious change in the music industry. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content.Check out We Are Coral hereSupport us on Patreon ⁠here⁠Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Starting a podcast or creating content today can feel easy but also confusing. There are more options and tools than ever before! On this episode of Hustle and Flowchart, I sat down with Jacob Gooden, the guy who makes sure our show sounds and looks good, and who helps all kinds of creators with their podcasts and content. Jacob has years of experience running podcasts, editing content, using smart tools like Descript and Castmagic, and guiding new creators on where to focus.You don't need fancy equipment to get started anymore. In our talk, Jacob shared his journey from wanting to be a podcaster for years, sitting on an idea, to finally launching his own podcast. We covered how to figure out your “why,” how to get content ideas out of your head, which tools are the easiest to use, and how staying consistent can help you reach more people.Whether you're a solo creator, a business owner, or just someone who wants to try making a show for fun, this episode breaks down what you need to know. We also talked about why you shouldn't worry about being everywhere, how to scale your workflow, and tips for getting help as your show grows.Getting Started as a Content CreatorJacob Gooden explained that now is the easiest time ever to be a content creator. Phones in our pockets work as cameras and microphones. Free and cheap apps do what once took expensive studios. But, with so many tools and platforms—TikTok, podcasts, blogs, YouTube, and more—it can make your head spin about where to start.Key points:Use what you have. You don't need a giant budget to start.Try different things, see what sticks, and learn as you go.Commit to starting, even if it looks rough (“start ugly” is the motto from Chris Krimitsos).Phones work great to record your first episodes or videos.Finding Your Why and Picking the Show TypeBefore you make your show, get clear about why you want to create and what you'll talk about. Jacob shared how he sat on a podcast idea for years, thinking about different topics. He didn't want to make just another “people talking on a couch” show. During COVID, old friends inspired him to finally start a podcast about being homeschooled and how it shaped who he is now.Takeaways:Ask yourself: Why are you making this show? Who should it help or connect with?Be honest and specific with your purpose. Jacob's current podcast helps other homeschoolers, parents, and anyone curious about homeschooling.Your show's goal can change over time. Jacob's podcast got deeper and more meaningful as he produced more episodes.It's normal for your first ideas to change. Keep checking in with yourself about your intentions.The Best Tools and Gear (Without Breaking the Bank)Many people wait too long to start because they worry about not having fancy gear. Jacob and I both think you should just start with what you have and upgrade as you go along.Important advice:A phone is enough to begin recording both audio and video.Use free or budget-friendly apps like Riverside.fm, Zoom, or the built-in camera app.“Start ugly” and don't worry about perfection.If you want to upgrade, get a better microphone (Jacob likes the Shure MV7) and later a dedicated camera, but the phone is great for most people.“Just pull the thing that's in your pocket, your phone, and start figuring out how to use this to make something—that's what's incredible,” Jacob said.Easy Editing and Workflow TipsEditing can feel hard when you're new, but with tools like Descript, it gets way easier. Jacob walked through his editing process and shared some tricks:Descript lets you edit audio and video like fixing a Word doc. Delete “ums,” filler words, long pauses, or bad takes quickly.Recording your show into Descript or...

The John Gioffre Memorial Golf Classic, held in 2024 at the prestigious Westchester Hills Country Club in White Plains, was a poignant and meaningful event, going far beyond just a day of golf. This annual gathering serves as a tribute to John Gioffre, a man who profoundly impacted the lives of those around him. Despite his passing over 25 years ago, John's legacy continues to thrive, particularly through the John Gioffre Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded annually to deserving scholar-athletes at Port Chester High School (PCHS), where John's influence remains deeply felt. The scholarship was established shortly after John's death to honor his dedication to education and athletics, and it helps young students pursue their goals. John's legacy is cherished not just by his immediate family—his sons John Jr. and Zaccary, his daughter-in-law Melissa, his granddaughters Jane and Daria, and daughter-in-law Kat—but by the entire Port Chester community, where he made a lasting impact. The golf tournament has become a critical fundraiser for this scholarship, providing much-needed support to the next generation of student-athletes at PCHS. In addition, the proceeds from the tournament also go toward supporting local causes that John was passionate about, ensuring that his values of giving back and community engagement continue to shape the area. During the event, Westchester Talk Radio's Jim Feldman had the honor of speaking with Dwight "Doc" Gooden, former NY Mets pitcher, about the importance of community, philanthropy, and supporting the next generation of leaders. Gooden, who has seen his own journey from the baseball field to giving back to others, shared his thoughts on the meaningful impact of the John Gioffre Memorial Golf Classic and the role it plays in continuing John's legacy.

We summon sex and strange happenings in Kansas through the power of A.S.L.  (Anton Szandor LaVey).  The Mets bring the pain and clinch the 1986 NL East with a dynamite outing from Scott H...Razor R...Dwight 'Doc' Gooden. Hulk Hogan is a drunk, Linda looks like death, and our jokes hit...a wall. Come help Ralph find his pills, figure out who died, exactly, and get him directions to Peter Luger's, would ya?Join us on PATREON for Ad free shows, bonus episodes, relics and more!www.patreon.com/thewholeballgameEmail us: thewholeballgame@mail.comFollow on Twitter/X : www.x.com/wholeballgame

Send us a textIn this uplifting episode of "Soulful Self-Care Conversations," host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes back Mary Gooden, a soul-inspired entrepreneur, mentor, publisher, international speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Divine Destiny Publishing. Together, they explore the transformative power of forgiveness, self-healing, and personal growth. Mary shares her journey of self-discovery through writing, publishing, and hosting retreats, emphasizing how forgiveness can lead to freedom and healing. Pearl opens up about her own experiences with forgiveness, particularly within her family dynamics. Listeners will gain valuable insights and practical tips on incorporating forgiveness into their self-care routines.-The transformative power of forgiveness in personal growth and healing.-The significance of self-discovery and spiritual knowledge in achieving freedom.-Personal experiences and stories related to forgiveness and family dynamics.-The role of writing forgiveness letters as a tool for self-reflection and healing.-The relationship between forgiveness and setting healthy boundaries.-The impact of affirmations on mindset and emotional well-being.-The importance of community and support in the healing journey.-Practical steps for incorporating forgiveness into daily life.-The connection between forgiveness and emotional release from resentment and bitterness.-The idea that life is supportive and opportunities arise when aligned with personal desires.Mary Gooden is an International Speaker, Best Selling Author, Mentor & Publisher, and the CEO of what she likes to call – her brilliant life. She has spent over a decade immersed in self-discovery, spiritual knowledge, mentoring, and sharing purpose-driven stories through her publishing house, and now Mary teaches her clients how to live their unique truth and cultivate a joy filled life and business. https://www.marygooden.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/mary.s.goodenShine Your Soul Lighthttps://open.spotify.com/show/33HmKCxFNJhAnBZWnrWKoR?si=34606d96a4444dd7https://open.spotify.com/show/33HmKCxFNJhAnBZWnrWKoR?si=34606d96a4444dd7Get Mary's 3 Step Blueprint to Dissolve Burnout and Tap Into Brilliancewww.buzzingwithbrilliance.comFollow Pearl onsocial media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @PearlchiarenzaGo to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Staytrue to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

Thank you for listening to this track produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join Mary-Anne Gooden and Kristen Phillips, textiles conservators at Artlab, as they discuss the care and display of textile and costume collections in Radical Textiles. For more information visit agsa.sa.gov.au Image: installation view: Radical Textiles, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide; photo: Saul Steed.

Send us a textUnearthed: Forgotten Baseball Heroes and Their Unmarked GravesWhen Brendan Schuster discovered that Honus Wagner was buried just 15 minutes from his home, he never imagined this curiosity would evolve into a profound mission to honor forgotten baseball heroes. In this deeply moving episode, we journey with Brendan through Pittsburgh's cemeteries as he uncovers the unmarked graves of Negro League players who shaped America's pastime yet were denied proper recognition even in death.Brendan takes us back to 2006 when a chance encounter with Buck O'Neil—the charismatic Negro League legend—transformed his understanding of baseball history. After meeting Vince Chiarmella during the pandemic and discovering their shared passion for baseball burial sites, the two launched the Josh Gibson Unmarked Grave Project, dedicated to identifying and properly marking the final resting places of Negro League players.The stories Brendan shares are equal parts detective work and historical preservation. From finding Ernest "Pud" Gooden's burial site to connecting with the descendants of Willis Moody, each marker placed represents not just a name etched in stone but a legacy restored. Most touching is how this project has inspired the next generation—seventh-graders at Seneca Valley raised money selling lollipops to fund a grave marker, creating a connection to history they'll carry throughout their lives.While the project has successfully marked 11 players' graves in Allegheny County, with 10 more identified, Brendan reveals the staggering truth that an estimated 3,000 Negro League players lie in unmarked graves across the country. His mission continues to grow, connecting communities to their forgotten heroes one headstone at a time.Discover how you can support this remarkable initiative by visiting jgfmemorialmarkers.org and help ensure that these extraordinary athletes—who played three games a day with subpar equipment while sleeping on suitcases—finally receive the recognition they deserve.Josh Gibson Foundations(Unmarked Grave)http://www.jgfmemorialmarkers.orgTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

Shonica Gooden (Hamilton Broadway's Woman 4) first joined Hamilton in December of 2015, just in time for the full on Hamilton madness with the original cast, including that legendary trip to the White House. Shonica reflects on over ten years of Hamilton, explaining how her life experiences (being a mother, experiencing a pandemic, the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement) have changed her approach to the show. But guess what? She still looooooves it. She loves and respects all the time it took to really get it right and as Shonica says, "they didn't microwave it." Shonica also talks about being a founding member and the Executive Artistic Director of the Black Artists Dance Collective, an alliance of Black dance professionals who vow to uplift, support, inspire, and empower Atlanta's Black dance community.  Shonica on Instagram The Black Artists Dance Collective Mutha Podcast /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Shonica Gooden (Hamilton Broadway's Woman 4) was born and raised in Atlanta, where she focused on what was supposed to be a thriving modern dance career. She had zero interest in musical theatre and didn't see herself as a triple threat. Luckily, her teachers at DanceMakers of Atlanta did see her as a triple threat and strongly encouraged Shonica to audition for Bring It On. This led to callbacks and work sessions with Alex Lacamoire and Andy Blankenbuehler, and it would prove to be the start of a beautiful friendship with The Cabinet.  Shonica had the incredibly unique experience working with Andy Blankenbuehler in the pre-production phase of Hamilton, and she was one of the dancers Andy called to help him visualize what would end up being the choreography in the show. It was a shock to everyone (especially Andy) when Shonica turned down the opportunity to be a swing when Hamilton was transferring to Broadway. As Shonica explains, it was a terrifying decision that ended up being the right move. Plus, Shonica talks about being a mother on Broadway including not feeling guilty about having a child, what needs to change in the industry, refusing to make excuses, and teaching her son that being busy is normal because she's not giving up her career anytime soon.  Shonica on Instagram The Black Artists Dance Collective Mutha Podcast /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Further Reading:Transcript of President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress - LINKScoop: Dems privately confront Trump speech disruptors - LINKVideo: Rep. Gooden rips away 'This is not normal' sign from Rep. Stansbury before Trump's address - USATodayWatch: Moment Democrat Al Green sings to protest his censure - LINKThis Is What's Behind Trump's Uproar Over ‘Transgender Mice' - LINKA Brief Look at President Trump's List of “Appalling” Aid Projects - CGDSupreme Court denies Trump request to block $2 billion foreign-aid payment - LINKTonight's mid show song: Pink Pony Club (cover) by Rick Astley Beginning Music: Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variation #5Ending Music: Electronic - Getting Away With it (Instrumental) Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFM Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)

Jay sits down with legendary pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden as he reflects on his incredible career, the impact of Gary Carter, his experience winning the 1985 Cy Young, and the emotional moment of having his number retired by the Mets. Gooden shares behind-the-scenes stories from the 1986 championship season, his relationship with teammates, and his thoughts on the next generation of Mets pitchers. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history!

So, wi hebbt wählt. Un so, as dat utsüht, ward Achim Merz no Olaf Scholz de näste Kanzler. Wat – Ju kinnt Achim Merz ni? Doch, kinnt Ju. Blots dat Ju em eher ünner sien tweeten Vörnoom kinnt. Mit allns wat dorto heuert heet he nömli Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz. Dor is de Personolutwies glieks 20 Gramm swörer. Annerlei. Jedenfalls harr Merz, jüst so as all de annern Lüüd ut all de annern Partein, veel dorför geeven, wenn he al vörher to weeten kreegen harr, wo de Wohl utgohn wurr. Dat gifft je würkli Politikers, de bilütten no 'n Hellseher oder no 'n Astrologen goht, wenn Wohln oder wichtige Entscheedung‘ anstoht. Dat weer al bi dat Orakel vun Delphi so. Dor hebbt sick de Regeernden al vör 'n poor Duusend Johr no de Tokunft erkunnigt. Man kunn Dor je ook eenfach so hengohn – ohne Termin. So'n anstänniged Orakel weet nömli vörher al, dat man vörbi kümmt. Bi'n Astrologen is dat 'n anner Sook. Dor harr Jeachim-Frie'ch erstmol seggen musst, wann he op de Welt kom‘ is. Dat weer bi em 1955 so wiet un twor an 11. November. Wat he ook noch ölben Minuten no Klock ölben born is, dat weet ick ni. Overs bi so'n Karnevals-Gebuurtsdag steiht man je automatisch vun ersten Momang an mit een Been in de Bütt. Liekers – dat he mol Bunneskanzler warrn wurr, kunn he jüst so wenig weeten, as dat Olaf Scholz 2021 ni weeten kunn, dat he ni mol veer Johr as Kanzler dörholn schull. Tscha, wi weet eenfach ni, wat morn los is. Un dat is ook good so. Anners kunn man je glieks an ersten Schooldag de Afsluss-Tüüchnisse an de Schöölers verdeeln. An un för sick, will man je ook blots denn wat över de Tokunft weeten, wenn dat wat Angenehmed is. Liekers kann man dat positiv sehn, denn dormit, dat wi ni weet, wat noch kümmt, stoht de Schangsen bi genau 50 Perzent, dat sick allns to'n Gooden entwickelt – ook wat de Regeerung angeiht, de nu kümmt. Un 50 Perzent sünd je al 'n ganzen Barg. Dorto kümmt noch dat, wat Mark Twain al seggt hett: Mit Prognosen is dat ni so eenfach, besünners wenn se sick üm de Tokunft dreiht… In düssen Sinn

In this exciting episode of the LMC Cast, host Jon Chattman sits down with Mets legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden for an unforgettable conversation. They dive into Doc's legendary career, his rise to stardom, and the highs and lows of his time in the big leagues. From his unforgettable World Series performance to the challenges he faced both on and off the field, Doc opens up about it all. Get an inside look at the life of one of baseball's greatest pitchers and hear candid stories you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this incredible conversation with a true New York sports icon!

Welcome to a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to do on the program before we get you set for Monday Night Football with the Ravens visiting the Chargers in SoFi, plus we'll recap the busy sports weekend with plenty of upsets in college football, the Sunday action of NFL Week 12, college hoops and lots more. At the top of the program, we will talk some Ravens-Chargers and Jim vs John with former NFL player, Tavares Gooden, who played for both coaches in the NFL, we'll get his take on the matchup, see what he's been up to and more. Then at 10:20am, we will in fact talk some college hoops with Maryland Basketball Radio Analyst, Coach Chris Knoche, as we talk all about Maryland's 5-1 start to the 2024-25 season after a thrilling victory over Villonova yesterday in Newark and talk about the road ahead, the Big Ten and more. At 11:30am, as we do every week, Jeremy Conn will join us to help recap the weekend, plus we'll recap the weekend in picks, Griffin will give us the run down of his punishment Saturday night attending the Creed concert...

VicNoTill is at the forefront of change in Australian agriculture, and for the past three years fifth generation Marrar farmer Dan Fox has been president of this farmers helping farmers organisation. Dan sits down with new president Michael Gooden to share how leading change in Australian agriculture has helped him from both a practical and personal perspective. Soil health has been a progressive journey for Dan. His non-negotiables are 100% groundcover and no soil disturbance, which come about through his strip and disc system. But once he understood what else he could achieve, he opened Pandora's box. Stepping into the president's role enabled Dan to further understand soil systems and how soils function, through the opportunity to form stronger relationships with other farmers, agronomists, soil health specialists and scientists that are passionate about ‘good farming'. During the past three years he travelled extensively to farms across southern Australia and learnt a ‘hell of a lot' about soils in different contexts and soils in general. Meeting people from around the world who are as passionate as he is about a positive, progressive future for agriculture that is focussed on growing nutrient-rich food has helped Dan take what he and his family are doing in their own paddocks to the next level.

"It's all about challenging your brain." - Ron GoodenRon Gooden shares his personal journey with a form of  Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to discuss the early signs he noticed, the challenges he faced in getting a proper diagnosis, and the coping strategies he has employed since his diagnosis.A major source of strength that Ron stresses is the importance of family support and the proactive steps he has taken to manage his condition with his wife of over 50 years by their side.Join Host, Mark Turnbull on this insightful conversation of the power and strength to live in the moment to aid in living a fulfilling and satisfying life.Special Thanks to Sponsor: Royal Hospice Oregon#aging #Alzheimers #MCI #AgingToday

This episode is part of our series, "Campaigning for Christians", covering the ins and outs of political campaigns, and how Christians can get involved. In this episode, Bunni is joined by her former opponent for Congress (now friend), Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05). Bunni and Lance share a behind the scenes look from their high profile 2018 race. They discuss what their spouses went through, the process of reconciliation, and how to navigate relationships within the political world. Support Christians Engaged's efforts to educate and empower Christians nationwide: https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Conversations with Christians Engaged | Hosted by Bunni Pounds Listen, watch, and subscribe: https://christiansengaged.org/conversations-show Christians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to: ▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly ▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nation Learn more: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/⁠⁠ Support our efforts: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠ Take the PLEDGE to PRAY, VOTE, & ENGAGE: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/pledge⁠

Join host Jenny Ponzuric on The Prepared School Psychologist Podcast as she delves into the intricacies of motivation, emotion, stress, and performance in education with Dr. Joel Goodin, a leading expert in educational psychology. Explore the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the role of future time perspectives, goal setting, and resilience. Discover insightful discussions on the integration of AI and personalized learning, systemic changes for revitalizing graduate programs, and fostering long-term engagement. Gain practical strategies such as self-reflection, mindfulness, and automating tasks to enhance efficiency. This episode provides valuable advice and actionable steps for school psychologists to elevate education and personal growth. FREE TWO-WEEK TRIAL INSIDE THE PREPARED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST COMMUNITY: Experience the Prepared School Psychologist Community with a 2-Week Free Trial! Join over 300 school psychologists who are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to excel in their roles. What You'll Get with Your Free Trial: Over 35 Mini-Courses: Access a wide range of topics designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills you need. Monthly Live Q&A Calls: Engage directly with Jenny Ponzuric and a team of veteran school psychologists to get your questions answered and gain insights. Community Forum & Remind App Access: Connect with a network of peers to exchange ideas and get support in real-time. Comprehensive Resources: Explore tools and strategies covering behavior management, executive functioning, counseling, and more. Ready to Equip Yourself with Essential Knowledge and Resources? Click here and use code PODCAST at checkout to start your 2-week free trial. ⁠⁠⁠https://jennyponzuric.activehosted.com/f/159⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to this podcast now and join our community of dedicated School Psychologists committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering school environments for every child. Let's embark on this journey of professional growth and student-centered advocacy together! Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Instagram: @jennyponzuric https://www.instagram.com/jennyponzuric/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-ponzuric-1562a8119/ 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:06 Dr. Joel Gooden's Background and Expertise 01:30 Casual Conversation: TV Shows and Songwriting 02:46 The Impact of Politics and Media on Cognitive and Emotional Load 04:13 Dr. Gooden's Approach to Motivation and Self-Reflection 05:24 Intersection of Cognition, Emotion, Stress, and Performance 06:37 Key Takeaways for Students and Educators 11:42 Challenges in Graduate Programs and Systemic Shifts 15:10 Real-World Applications of Math 15:52 Supporting School Psychologists 17:08 Mindfulness and Learning Techniques 19:09 Future of Education: AI and Online Learning 22:00 Actionable Steps for Students 26:05 Being Prepared in Your Role 29:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all participants are required to follow federal and state law and their school district guidelines and policies.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Vegas 98: Royval vs Taira. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Beverly Gooden, author of Surviving: Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships and creator of the viral social media movement #WhyIStayed, joins program host Chris Meek in this edition of Next Steps Forward. Listed as one of the top social change hashtags of 2014 by Forbes and named one of the “top 10 hashtags that started a conversation” by Time magazine, Ms. Gooden will discuss what prompted her to start the hashtag, the immediate reaction to the movement and how the greater dialogue about domestic violence is different today as a result of the hashtag. As someone who understands that it's not always simple or easy to leave and that there can be practical reasons why someone stays, she will walk through some of the reasons that women do choose to stay in abusive relationships and what someone should do to protect themselves from physical violence or even death once they are able to leave an abuser. Ms. Gooden speaks from personal experience and works to reframe the conversation and narrative surrounding abusive relationships, prompting listeners to ask “Why did he hit her in the first place” instead of “Why didn't she leave?”

The 'Bout Business "Sneak Teep" podcast presents listeners with positions of advantage after reviewing early lines. Check out exclusive 'Bout Business Podcast membership access to Lou's picks at GAMBLOU.COM, where you can sign up for a full year of picks for under $5 per card! Lou's Sneak Teep free releases are now tracking to a record of 16-11-2 (62%) and +5.62 Units of profit on the year! Here are this week's fights where we have identified value in early line movement ahead of UFC Las Vegas 98: Carpenter (-190) vs Rocha (+165) Njokuani (-185) vs Gooden (+160) Dawson (-440) vs Garcia (+340) Park (-170) vs Tavares (+145) Taira (-220) vs Royval (+185) Follow us on Twitter @GambLou @greenrollmedia and visit www.gamblou.com & www.greenrollmedia.com Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'Bout Business "Sneak Teep" podcast presents listeners with positions of advantage after reviewing early lines. Check out exclusive 'Bout Business Podcast membership access to Lou's picks at GAMBLOU.COM, where you can sign up for a full year of picks for under $5 per card! Lou's Sneak Teep free releases are now tracking to a record of 16-11-2 (62%) and +5.62 Units of profit on the year! Here are this week's fights where we have identified value in early line movement ahead of UFC Las Vegas 98: Carpenter (-190) vs Rocha (+165) Njokuani (-185) vs Gooden (+160) Dawson (-440) vs Garcia (+340) Park (-170) vs Tavares (+145) Taira (-220) vs Royval (+185) Follow us on Twitter @GambLou @greenrollmedia and visit www.gamblou.com & www.greenrollmedia.com Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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September 17, 1968 Detroit clinches the American League pennant with a 2 - 1 win over the Yankees. Detroit is ahead 1 - 0 when Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey phones Tiger general manager Jim Campbell with the news that the Sox have beaten the Orioles, clinching the pennant for the Tigers. Campbell keeps the score off the radio and the scoreboard, fearing the news will send fans rampaging onto the field.Don Wert singles home the winner in the 9th and the fans tear down the left field screen as Campbell suspected.September 17, 1912 - Casey Stengel of the Dodgers makes an impressive major league debut against the Pirates. The likable Brooklyn outfielder from Kansas City collects four hits, drives in two runs and swipes a pair of stolen bases in the 7 - 3 win.September 17, 1979 - The Royals' George Brett collects his 20th triple of the season in a 16 - 4 romp over the Angels. Brett becomes the 6th player ever and the first since Willie Mays in 1927, to collect 20 doubles, 20 triples and 20 home runs in the same season. He will finish with totals of 42, 20 and 23.September 17, 1985 Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters for the second straight start to tie the major-league record of 32 strikeouts in consecutive games, but balks home the winning run in the 8th inning of a 2 - 1 loss to the Phillies. It is Gooden's 5th straight outing with 10 or more strikeouts.September 17, 1986 - The Mets clinch the National League East title with a 4 - 2 win over the Cubs at Shea Stadium as Dwight Gooden tosses a 6-hitter. The Mets will win 108 games this season, most in the National League since the 1975 Reds.

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Mary Gooden went from corporate guru to living her life on her own terms!In this episode you will learn:Stories take us to our highest self - most abundantDaily connection - what it isFrom Panic to PurposeConnect with Mary GoodenMary Gooden: https://www.marygooden.com/Get your free gift from Mary here: www.marygooden.com/aagiftIf you are ready to start reaching your goals instead of simply dreaming about it, start today with 12minutegift.com! Grab your FREE meditation: Reduce Your Anxiety MEDITATIONAre you ready to tiptoe into your intuition and tap into your soul's message? Let's talk Listen in as Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting, 5X time Amazon.Com Best Selling-Author, Certified Soul Care Coach, Certified Jack Canfield Success Principle Trainer, Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and Facilitator of the DISC Behavioral Profiles, Certified Change Style Indicator Facilitator, Law of Attraction Practitioner, and Certified Coaching Specialist - leadership entrepreneur, speaker and trainer, shares the lessons she's learned along the way. Each episode is designed to give you the tools, ideas, and inspiration to lead with integrity. Humor is a big part of Jennifer's life, so expect a few puns and possibly some sarcasm. Tune in for a motivational guest, a story or tips to take you even closer to that success you've been coveting. Please share the episodes that inspired you the most and be sure to leave a comment. Official Website: http://www.takagiconsulting.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertakagi/Facebook: facebook.com/takagiconsulting Wishing you the best,Jennifer TakagiSpeaker, Trainer, Author, Catalyst for HealingPS: We would love to hear from you! For questions, coaching, or to book interviews, please email my team at Jennifer@takagiconsulting.com

Do you believe we landed on the moon? Was the 2020 election stolen? Is the earth really flat? Did aliens come down and tidy up Lindley Gooden's garden? People believe different things. But rather than fight, our guest says it's time for reconciliation. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 150 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by the Resilience Think Tank. This week, we continue our conversation with Lindley Gooden, founder of Greenscreen and author of a new book called The Future of Truth. Lindley and Mark talk about social media's involvement in the spread of mis and disinformation and how organizations should combat misinformation. Lindley gives us tips to help us identify if what we believe is actually just a conspiracy theory and offers advice on how to respond to people who believe them. And he identifies the real concern of disinformation – that it does harm. And the recent events in the UK are proof.     Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.  

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Pastor Jameliah Gooden—She is a pastor at the Unity Church of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina and author of 'The Death of the Angry Black Woman'. In this discussion, Pastor Gooden and Jesse dive deep into the stereotypes and challenges that black women face, exploring the roots of discrimination and offering a path toward healing and forgiveness through faith. Together, they engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the role of women in Christianity, the importance of forgiveness, and how it can be a transformative force in overcoming personal and societal struggles. They also discuss politics, race, and the need for spiritual grounding in today's world.

What if I told you that this was the final episode of the Resilient Journey? If I told you that because it was a fact, that would be the truth. If I said it because I heard a rumor, that would be misinformation. But if I new it was a lie, what would that be? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 149 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by the Resilience Think Tank. This week, Mark welcomes Lindley Gooden, founder of Greenscreen and author of a fantastic new book called The Future of Truth. Lindley says that COVID wasn't the only disease to sweep the world in the early 2020's. They talk about the difference between mis and dis-information, how to spot it and what it means to those of us in the risk and resilience industries. Lindley explains that it is extremely valuable to be a good story teller and suggests we learn to hug our inner chimp.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.  

08/29/24: Jamie Selzler is the DNC Committeeman for North Dakota, and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. Jamie is joined by Dr. Basil Gooden, the Under Secretary for Rural Development with the USDA. Dr. Gooden is currently traveling around North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota to showcase some of the work of USDA and talk to rural Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 25, 1985, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets becomes the youngest pitcher to win 20 games in a season. At 20 years, nine months, and nine days - one month younger than Bob Feller was when he won 20 games in 1939 - Gooden defeats the San Diego Padres, 9-3. Gooden will not follow Feller into the Hall of Fame but had 194 career wins and was part of two world champions, even though in 12 post season appereances he never won a game.Holy Cow!August 25, 1956, the New York Yankees release longtime shortstop Phil Rizzuto, ending his playing career. The Yankees cut Rizzuto in order to make room for another Hall of Famer - outfielder Enos Slaughter. In 1957, the Yankees will add Rizzuto to their broadcasting crew. Four years earlier on this date Rizzuto was involved in controversional play, In a 1-0 win over the Yankees, Virgil Trucks of the Tigers pitches his second no-hitter of the season. The no-hitter is in doubt for three innings when a play made by shortstop Johnny Pesky in the third inning is under debate. Rizzuto's grounder is ruled an error, then a hit, before it is switched back to an error.A pair of dazzling rookies:1997 - Boston's Nomar Garciaparra singles twice to extend his hitting streak to 27 games, breaking the American League rookie record set by Guy Curtright of the Chicago White Sox in 1943. The Red Sox come back to beat the Mariners 9-8. Garciaparra's streak will extend to thirty games.1986 - Oakland A's third baseman Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run, a 450-foot blast to center field off Walt Terrell, as Oakland beats Detroit 8-4 at Tiger Stadium.Born on this day:Future Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers is born in Steubenville, Ohio. After a brilliant amateur career that includes American Legion “Player of the Year” honors, Fingers will make his major league debut with the Oakland A's in 1968 and will become one of baseball's top relievers.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out.

Today we are covering August 19 – 25, we are going to be talking about – Jimmie Foxx pitching career, Gooden early excellence, Bill Veek grand stand moment, Yogi Berra and the harmonica, Juan Marichal and John Roseboro fight and the professional pinch hitter Matt Stairs. If you love the history of the game, and relate all your stories in life to baseball, and you tend to get goose bumps, grim and even water your eyes a bit when Ray Kinsela asks his Dad to play catch. You are truly at the right place.This podcast is part of thisdayinbaseball.com, if you love baseball history, no matter who you search for you are going to find great nuggets of information. TRIVIA:What owner once bought a jackass as a team mascot and named it after himself? He also had a nickname :The Wizard of ODD.On August 19, 1945 – In game two of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, 37-year-old slugger Jimmie Foxx makes his first major league start, pitching the first seven innings for the Philadelphia Phillies at Shide Park. He leaves with a 4 – 1 lead, and Andy Karl saves Foxx's only decision, a 6 – 2 final. Here is his stat line his ERA in 10 appearances is 1.52, ERA+ was 243, batters only hit .171 with a .479 OPS and of the 76 batters that faced Foxx not one of them was able to get an extra base hit. The only black mark was 14 Base on Balls vs 10 K's.Foxx also known as “The Beast” had always wanted to pitch, he was a star hurler in High School. However it was the WAR and the end of his career that really gave him a chance. After the 1944 seasons he appeared in only 15 games, but the War gave him another chance as he signed with the Phillies for a final go round. The 3 Time MVP was not fairing any better so they last place Phillies gave him a shot on the mound, and Foxx the future Hall of Famer. Foxx made the most of it to finish his spectacular career. On August 20, 1964 — During a bus ride after a Chicago White Sox sweep the Yankee's 4 straight, Mickey Mantle misinformed his teammate Phil Linz who had been playing Mary Had a Little Lamb on his harmonica that their manager Yogi Berra had asked for the harmonica to be played louder, when in fact he asked him to stop, a confrontation occurs on the back of the team bus between the skipper, and the utility player.As told Mel Stottlemyre a rookie at the time - “Yogi told Phil he was going to shove the harmonica up his ass if he kept playing — plus a few other things. I don't know if it scared Phil but he tossed the harmonica toward Yogi, who slapped it out of the air and whacked it off Joe Pepitone's knee.Linz apologized the next day and he was fined $200,With a bus full of reports the event was well well-publicized Linz apologized the next day and he was fined $200. Some say that seeing that side of Berra fired up the third-place team, , to a successful pennant run, but may have reinforced the perception Berra had lost control of the team with so much dissension on the club, leading to his dismissal after Game 7 of the World Series.Yogi had many Yogisms, here is one I will think about allot, “If you don't know where you're going, you'll wind up somewhere else” On August 21, 2010 — Matt Stairs sets the career record for pinch-hit home runs when he goes deep off Ernesto Frieri in the...

Four members of the Bulls' front 4 on defense starting with a preseason all-conference team member, then a couple who are in their 2nd year with the Bulls, and finally a transfer from FAU.

In this episode of my podcast, we talk about The Lymphatic System and the importance of wellbeing with Hillary Gooden. She is a vibrant life coach, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Lymphologist, Show Host, and Pastor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lajune-singleton/support

Episode 122. In deciding which episodes were worth replaying for you this summer, this one immediately came to mind for a few reasons. First of all, I've referenced this conversation many times since I had it in July 2021 (3 years ago!!). I've talked about it on the podcast, and I've referenced it in my head. To share how it's impacted me, we have to review one of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Dr. Maya Angelou I'll be honest, it's been 3 years and my memory is not great. So I don't remember exactly all the things Adia and I talked about (although I reviewed some of the topics in the lists below). But I remember exactly how I felt when she was modeling how you might talk to yourself when you were feeling shame. It felt like a gut punch. A big puzzle piece clue. Saying, "Hey Shawn, if you were wondering where else you need to look to take your next step in healing, it's here!" Overall message: "You still have some shame to unpack and work out!" What To Expect in This Interview: Dr. Gooden opens up about how struggles with self-worth manifested in her life growing up.  How she learned the hard way that external validation of worth – be it a doctoral degree or losing 50 lbs – are common motivators, but don't work long-term. Her thoughts on the field of psychology and our training to not self-disclose, and how she's shifted this and why Common barriers to unconditional self-worth Incredibly valuable language for shifting towards true self-compassion And so much more! Top Things to Remember While Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth You are under-utilizing the skill of self-compassion. I can almost 100% guarantee it. Instead of beating yourself up, or just taking a practical approach (“you messed up, don't dwell on it, move on.”) you can name and make space for your pain, while still holding yourself accountable. You can talk to yourself as you would a small child who is in pain. “I see you, you're okay. I got you.” This shift alone, when mastered, can change everything. Many of the ways we think about mental and emotional well-being are incredibly outdated. And often harmful when they further stigmatize struggle and have groups of us pretending that we don't struggle, while our clients do. In the field of psychology, the precedent is not to share, to be a blank slate, to be objective and a suggestion or advice dispensary. And yet, when we question that, not only can we help people more effectively, we as professionals can also be more free to bring our full selves to work. This relates to our discussion in Episode 27 about 4 Reasons you should share your story (and why I shared mine). The reality is, we aren't going to fall into categories or checkboxes. This person has depression and self-worth issues, this one does not. This one has developed self-compassion, this one hasn't. It's a journey that we are all on and we ALL have shame and self-doubt. We can all work on and benefit from the skills mentioned here. The more you work on your relationship with yourself, the more you will be able to do vulnerable things, and pick yourself up when you inevitably fall. It does not need to be, “develop self-worth first, then do uncomfortable things,” OR “fake it until you make it, just do the hard thing no matter how you feel.” Your life is yours and yours alone. Don't avoid things you value or get stuck in perfectionism, but don't feel like you HAVE TO do something just because someone says so. You get to choose. External boundaries can help behaviors with delayed gratification to become more intrinsically motivating, under the right conditions. Dr. Gooden talks about her initial resistance to meditation, and how being forced to teach it and practice it allowed her to gradually see the benefits.

Hi everyone, Joe Fier here! I'm excited to have Jacob Gooden guesting with me today. It's been an episode 5 years in the making! Together, we dive into everything from content creation tips to navigating the world of podcasting with the right tools and mindset. We've packed this episode with valuable insights that any content creator, whether newbie or experienced, can benefit from. Benefits of Social Platforms Finding the core thing and using social platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter helps you reach more people. Social platforms are not just for fun; they can be powerful tools to get your message out. They let you connect with your audience more personally and share your content widely. Manageable Content Creation Jacob advises not to bite off more than you can chew. Start with a level of content creation that feels manageable and scale up as you see returns. Focus on creating consistent, valuable content even if it's not perfect at first. Doing this helps you avoid burnout while allowing you to grow your content steadily. Making Content Your Own Both Jacob and I agree on the importance of making your content your own. It's crucial to have fun with it and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Start with what you have, even if it's messy. Authenticity resonates with people far more than overly polished content. Redefining a Podcast Redefining a podcast involves making it fun and engaging. You don't need expensive equipment to start. Jacob suggests using tools like continuity cameras and basic editing software to get started. The goal is to create engaging content right from the get-go. Editor vs. Producer Jacob discusses the roles of an editor and a producer. An editor focuses on refining the content, but a producer enhances the overall experience by exploring industry trends and making the show better. Knowing the difference helps set proper expectations when hiring someone for your podcast. Client Expectations and Training Jacob talks about the challenges of working with clients, especially those unsure about their vision. He recommends doing a test episode at a discounted rate for new clients. This helps gauge compatibility before committing to a longer-term arrangement. Open communication and two-way feedback are crucial in this process. Useful Tools for Content Creation We mentioned several tools like Oasis.com and Otter, which help capture and organize thoughts for content creation. Speaking thoughts into existence with these tools eases the daily juggle of tasks. Descript stands out for its AI capabilities in video and audio editing, serving as a foundational tool in our workflow. Accessibility of Creating Content Creating content is more accessible than ever. You can start with readily available tools like smartphones and laptops. It's not necessary to invest in expensive equipment right away. Gain some experience first, and then consider upgrading as you see fit. Importance of Focused Content Creation Trying to be everywhere can be overwhelming. Instead, hone in on what works best for your content. For instance, focusing on LinkedIn and Instagram can be more effective if that's where your audience is. Strategic experimentation and testing with different platforms help determine where your content is most valuable. Resources from Jacob Reach out to Jacob at thejacobgooden@gmail.com Connect with Jacob on any social platform @thejacobgooden Check out this helpful YouTube Video from Nolan Molt Descript Riverside Fathom The Oasis Otter Castmagic Concluding Thoughts This episode with Jacob Gooden offers a treasure trove of insights into content creation and podcasting. From understanding the importance of social platforms and managing content volume to differentiating between editors and producers, we cover it all. We encourage you to start where you are, experiment, and most importantly, have fun with your content. Reach out to us with your thoughts, and let's make content creation an engaging and enjoyable journey! Two Other Episodes You Should Check Out Do The Thing Formula: Small Steps to Big Changes with Stacey Lauren Using AI for Effortless Content Creation with Joe Fier Resources From Episode Accelerate growth with HubSpot's Sales Hub Check out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network Grab a 30-Day Trial of Kartra We want to hear from you. Send us the One Thing you want to hear on the show. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Contact Joe: joe@hustleandflowchart.com Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen), subscribe to the show, and leave me an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help me reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

Whether you're a homebuyer, seller, or just curious about what goes on during a home inspection, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Derrick Gooden and I dive into the most common issues found in homes, share tips for homeowners, and discuss the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Tune in for valuable advice, interesting stories from the field, and expert insights to help you make informed decisions about your home. Visit goodeninspections.com to schedule your Alabama home inspection today!! Click here to book a free buyer's consultation!   

Jim is joined by the creator of MLB Daily Dingers and writer for Heavy Sports, Matt Musico, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden. First, Jim and Matt discuss Doc's rookie season and where it ranks among the greatest rookie seasons in MLB history (6:45). Next, they cover Doc's 1996 no-hitter with the New York Yankees, just how similar he compares to another pitcher who also went by "Doc" and how Gooden's historic 1985 season stacks up against 1968 Bob Gibson, 1972 Steve Carlton, and 2000 Pedro Martinez (17:40). Finally, they rank Doc among the best pitchers of the 1980s (44:30), before making a final call on whether or not Doc deserves to be inducted into Cooperstown (60:44).

We got breaking news earlier in the show with a Woj Bomb saying that Dan Hurley will be the next head coach of the Lakers. We took calls on who could take over at UCONN and if Hurley's coaching style will work with the Lakers. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the Yankees beating the Twins again. Then BT tells Sal that Luis Gil's season is better than Dwight Gooden's in 1985. The Mets swept the Nationals and now they head to London. Former WNBA player Nancy Lieberman said if she was Caitlin Clark she would have punched Carter in the face. The Kelce brothers both admitted to not always washing their feet when they shower. We talked about LeBron's foot and how ugly it looks. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer honors the soldiers of D-Day.

Guest: Curt Gooden, CEO Coaching International's Chief AI Officer. Curt helps CEOs define and realize their AI vision and meaningfully integrate AI into their business strategy and operations by leading CEO AI Roadmap workshops.  Quick Background: Mastering AI is not the CEO's job. But learning about the fundamentals and identifying potential implementations is a responsibility that no CEO can afford to shrug off any longer. As Peter Diamandis said at our recent Make BIG Happen Summit, "Everyone's moving towards AI companies. It is happening now, and it is the most important happening that has ever existed.” You simply can't let challenging ideas and an alphabet soup of acronyms prevent your company from catching this wave. On today's show, Curt Gooden explains important AI concepts and discusses how CEOs can drive innovation and gain a competitive advantage that will Make BIG Happen.

“If you would be a real seeker of truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” - Rene Descartes It has landed! It is finally here! The weapon you need to cross the information divide and discern the truth is now within your grasp. But before you grab one, have a listen to today's episode as I interview journalist, multi-awarded film director, moderator, advisor, and researcher, Lindley Gooden. He is also the founder and Cheerleader-in-Chief of Greenscreen. Lindley has recently published the very informative and thought-provoking book entitled ‘The Future of Truth (And How to Get There).' This is a much-needed piece in our technology-driven world, where everyone wants to get our attention. It is only fitting for him to author this book as he has worked on both sides of the information divide for more than 30 years and has interviewed more than 50,000 people engaged in world transformation. He has also served as postgraduate journalism lecturer at UK's prestigious universities. In this podcast, he will delve into the highlights of his book for you to learn more about misinformation, disinformation, why we easily fall for them, and how we can equip ourselves so as not to be fooled and manipulated by the deep fakes, the lies as well as the conspiracies. Do not be part of the divide that leads to chaos. Arm yourself with the right tools and information. Choose from the armoury of links below. Amazon (UK) www.thefutureoftruth.info Highlights: Sharing stories is our way of learning and surviving. We are 60-70% more likely to share false information that is why we need to know where our information is coming from. The two types of false information are misinformation or things we share accidentally and disinformation which is the intentional manipulation of information. We need to stop, step back, sidestep, and allow a little bit of disbelief to get to the truth. There are technical tells that you can see and in feel with deep fakes. Important stories: 1:25 Why Lindley Gooden authored the book and what he wants people to get from it. 6:20 How Lindley and I met. 15:14 Misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracies. 21:10 How to find a safe middle ground amidst a dangerous territory. 31:34 The various sources of information and technological platforms we use. 47:10 Expected direct results of the book years after. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people's lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world's leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete's presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It's then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

Al tries to name all of the 86 Mets that are in the picture with Gooden from yesterday.

Doc Gooden had his number retired at Citi Field yesterday, and Gio was happy to see he seems to be physically and mentally in a good state. Gio has done appearances with him in the past where that wasn't the case. Gio wishes it was later in the season so more people would be there. It was also the Sunday of the Masters. We also talked about places similar to Hooters. Places like Canz, Mugs & Jugs, Bazookas and Fun Bags. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the Knicks winning yesterday and becoming the #2 seed. The Yankees lost to the Guardians but won the series. The Mets beat the Royals and won their third straight series. In the final segment of the hour, Al tries to name all of the 86 Mets that are in the picture with Gooden from yesterday.

Hour 1 Boomer is out today as he's getting a colonoscopy, so Jerry is in for him. We start with the Knicks, getting the number two seed in the NBA playoffs. They will play the winner of the Sixers/Heat play-in game. Jalen Brunson really should be in the running for MVP. There isn't a team in the East that the Knicks can't beat. C-Lo is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds from the Knicks win against the Bulls. Gio wonders what C-Lo's strategy will be with the new program director. The Yankees lost to the Guardians 8-7, but the Yanks did win the series. Anthony Rizzo is having problems in the field this year. Nestor Cortes tried some weird fake delivery yesterday. The Mets won their third straight series, beating the Royals yesterday. We heard from Doc Gooden as he got his number retired yesterday. Jerry said the content of the speech was weird. And Scottie Scheffler won the Masters. In the final segment of the hour, we are naming our new program director this morning and Boomer's getting a colonoscopy. A caller has some questions about the new PD. We also talked about Scottie Scheffler's last 4 PGA tour tournaments after winning the Masters yesterday.  Hour 2 Doc Gooden had his number retired at Citi Field yesterday, and Gio was happy to see he seems to be physically and mentally in a good state. Gio has done appearances with him in the past where that wasn't the case. Gio wishes it was later in the season so more people would be there. It was also the Sunday of the Masters. We also talked about places similar to Hooters. Places like Canz, Mugs & Jugs, Bazookas and Fun Bags. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the Knicks winning yesterday and becoming the #2 seed. The Yankees lost to the Guardians but won the series. The Mets beat the Royals and won their third straight series. In the final segment of the hour, Al tries to name all of the 86 Mets that are in the picture with Gooden from yesterday.  Hour 3 We finally figured out who the other guys are in the picture with all of the 86 Mets who showed up for Doc Gooden's number retirement. A caller is happy the Knicks won't have to play the Celtics until the finals. We took a look at the odds for the NBA Championship. C-Lo returns for an update but first Gio was talking about how much of a Mets fan he was. He said after they lost the last game at Shea everything changed for him. Then Gio went to Pittsburgh. We also told stories about former Mets media relations guy, Jay Horwitz. C-Lo has some censored F-bombs that were flying all over sports broadcasts this weekend. In the final segment of the hour, our new Program Director, Ryan Hurley, joins us in studio.  Hour 4 We talked about meeting our new boss, Ryan Hurley. He said he's going to take the LIRR in and then the subway. Dua Lipa is going to host SNL and be the musical guest on May 4. So she has to be in NYC and the morning show at WNEW owes us a Dua Lipa guest spot. C-lo returns for his final update of the morning, but first the Jets have new uniforms. They look just like the old uniforms according to Jerry, Al and Eddie. C-Lo has the sounds from yesterday's Knicks game as they are now the number two seed. Scottie Scheffler won the Masters and Tiger Woods ended up having a terrible weekend. The Moment of The Day involves Darryl Strawberry not looking like ‘a heart attack guy' according to Al. In the final segment of the show, the Sixers unveiled an Allen Iverson statue that is quite small.

The Mets honored a legend and Gooden was in great shape enjoying the day.

Boomer doesn't like that Gio showed up today looking like Sparky, the Islanders mascot. Boomer thinks he chose the Islanders jacket to purposely get under his skin. We talked about the Knicks and if they're better or worse without Julius Randle. Gio gave us his list of teams he's afraid of and not afraid of for the Knicks to play. We continue to bust Boomer's chops for the Islanders beating the Rangers. Boomer said today is ‘Flyer day' and will worry about the Islanders when they play them again Saturday. Evan and Tiki did something called ‘Judge Tiki'. Gio said we have a new program director at WFAN, but he doesn't know who it is yet. Jerry is here for his first update of the day but first we talked Masters and the show is pulling for Cameron Young. The Yankees lost to the Marlins as Aaron Judge flew out with the bases loaded to end the game. Aaron Boone got tossed for the first time this season. Ohtani's interpreter is working on a plea deal. Aaron Rodgers was on the ‘I can fly' podcast and talked about why he's a fan of RFK Jr and reference Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. Rodgers also talked about politicians being terrible and why not try a non politician. In the final segment of the hour, Gio has a friend who had an issue when he got a colonoscopy. He ended up in the ICU. Doc Gooden day is Sunday and the weather looks great. Boomer thinks Frank The Tank is walking with Gooden at Citi Field.

Hour 1 Boomer doesn't like that Gio showed up today looking like Sparky, the Islanders mascot. Boomer thinks he chose the Islanders jacket to purposely get under his skin. We talked about the Knicks and if they're better or worse without Julius Randle. Gio gave us his list of teams he's afraid of and not afraid of for the Knicks to play. We continue to bust Boomer's chops for the Islanders beating the Rangers. Boomer said today is ‘Flyer day' and will worry about the Islanders when they play them again Saturday. Evan and Tiki did something called ‘Judge Tiki'. Gio said we have a new program director at WFAN, but he doesn't know who it is yet. Jerry is here for his first update of the day but first we talked Masters and the show is pulling for Cameron Young. The Yankees lost to the Marlins as Aaron Judge flew out with the bases loaded to end the game. Aaron Boone got tossed for the first time this season. Ohtani's interpreter is working on a plea deal. Aaron Rodgers was on the ‘I can fly' podcast and talked about why he's a fan of RFK Jr and reference Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. Rodgers also talked about politicians being terrible and why not try a non politician. In the final segment of the hour, Gio has a friend who had an issue when he got a colonoscopy. He ended up in the ICU. Doc Gooden day is Sunday and the weather looks great. Boomer thinks Frank The Tank is walking with Gooden at Citi Field.  Hour 2 Gio can report a few things regarding the program director position at WFAN. The process is not over yet, nobody has been picked yet. The ‘bombshell' candidate is out and will not be getting the job. The ‘bombshell' candidate was Stugotz. Boomer wonders who Spike hates dealing with the most at the WFAN job. Jerry returns for an update but first Boomer wonders if Jerry put his name in for the program director job. He didn't, but he said he finds it very intriguing. Giancarlo Stanton has now homered against every team in MLB. Aaron Boone talked about getting tossed. The Naylor brothers each had a HR in the same inning last night for Cleveland. Aaron Rodgers was on the ‘I Can Fly' podcast and he talked about how traditional politics is no longer working. Iowa is retiring #22 for Caitlin Clark. Al tries to name WNBA team names based on the city they play in. In the final segment of the hour, the Masters is going to be delayed today because of rain, but the rest of the days look good. We went over our picks for the Masters. A caller thinks Tiger is going to do great, but we're not so sure.  Hour 3 Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story's season is over as he's having surgery for a fractured shoulder. We talked about some of the Mets homegrown players that have done well and some of the Yankees as well. We also talked about the Rangers/Islanders incident from the other night as they play each other again Saturday. Jerry returns for an update, but first we talked about the Masters website and how good it is and that got us thinking about the best websites out there. Jon Rahm met the media and it got uncomfortable when he was asked about LIV. The Yankees lost to the Marlins and Juan Soto talked about his first homestand as a Yankee. Adam Silver talked about players gambling on games that will get them banned for life. Aaron Rodgers was on a podcast and talked about Trump and Biden being terrible and that's why he's supporting Robert Kennedy Jr. He said the 2-party system doesn't work. He seemed to imply that the Clinton's killed JFK Jr, even though he died in a plane crash. Stephen A. Smith said that he and Molly Qerim are not a couple. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about WFAN's Masters coverage from over the years. A caller wonders if Matt Rempe plays by the code Boomer talks about. We also talked about the quarterbacks in the draft.  Hour 4 Tiger's team is not going to finish today because of the rain, so he will have to play more than 18 tomorrow. We talked about the listener who sent in the song he wrote and performed about Ann Liguori. We then played the song as we introduced Ann on the show as she checked in from the Masters. Jerry returns for an update but first Stugotz called in to talk about not coming to WFAN to be the program director. The Moment of The Day involves Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim not dating and Chris Russo commenting on that. In the final segment of the hour, Tony calls in. He was the veteran that was honored at the Islanders game the other night against the Rangers. Like Boomer, he's a Rangers fan, and he said he didn't know what to do.