Podcasts about Guppy

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. Jack and I perform these live, front to back, no breaks, no fakes, no retakes.The rules for law and order create the boundaries for civil co-existence and, ideally, the backdrops for individuals, families, and companies to grow and thrive. Breaking these rules puts civil order at risk. And while murder is the Big Daddy of crimes, codified ordinances across municipal divisions, counties, states, and countries show the nearly endless ways there are to create mayhem. This season, we put our detective skills to the test. This is Season 8, Anything but Murder. This is Episode 7, betrayal is the featured crime. This is Opera Dinner Club by Debra H. GoldsteinDELIBERATIONJessica Rothman is close to discovering who betrayed her grandparents, Helen and Wilhelm Rothman, to the Nazi's but she needs our help to figure out who from the final dinner party betrayed them. Here is the list in the order we met them:Melinda Brooks, smuggler, last of the party remainingAlbert Brooks, professor, opposed to Melinda's activitiesLloyd Edgerton, armament dealer, opposed to Victoria's activitiesVictoria Edgerton, smuggler, Melinda's usual partnerMarta Schmidt, servant to Helen's parents, now living with the RothmansHans Schmidt, servant to Helen's parents, now living with the RothmansBernard Schmidt, son to the Schmidts, working at times as a servant to the RothmansAri, Jewish man working to get children out of AustriaHere is what Jessica knows:Helen Rothman devised a scheme to smuggle valuables for Jews to England. Melinda and Victoria worked together as did Marta and Hans Schmidt.Ari is a mysterious guest who has a seat of honor at the Rothman dinner table. He with Helen proposes to smuggle children out as they are doing with money and jewels.Albert Brooks and Lloyd Edgerton did little to participate for the sake of their businesses. Both were afraid of the fallout should the scheme come to light. Eventually, they both wanted their wives to stop.The Schmidts are German. Having worked for Helen's parents and then moving in with the Rothmans, their loyalty is to the Rothman's.Bernard Schmidt participates in the Nazi youth movement because he's expected to. Like his parents, his loyalty is to the Rothmans.Upon whom do we shine the spotlight of betrayal?ABOUT Debra H. GoldsteinJudge Debra H. Goldstein is the author of Kensington's Sarah Blair mystery series that features a woman who finds being in the kitchen more frightening than murder (One Taste Too Many, Two Bites Too Many, Three Treats Too Many, Four Cuts Too Many, and Five Belles Too Many). Her other writings include the novels Should Have Played Poker and Maze in Blue, and more than fifty short stories that have appeared in numerous periodicals and anthologies. Debra's work has been named as Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Claymore finalists and received IPPY, Silver Falchion, AWC, and BWR awards. She serves on the national Sisters in Crime board and previously was a national board member of Mystery Writers of America and president of the Guppy and SEMWA chapters. https://www.DebraHGoldstein.com

Co-captains Stevie Masters (Charles) and Guppy "Doodad" Masters (Branson) answer questions about Three Pumpkins architectural landmarks for curious passenger Hansel Heyday (Andrew). E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

The Upper Hutt Mayor says it was obvious the region's water agency was ripping off ratepayers for a long time. Report findings show a lack of oversight meant Wellington Water was paying nearly three times more to contractors for pipe work, compared with in other areas. Board Chair Nick Leggett says it means millions of ratepayer dollars wasted. Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy says Leggett must resign. He told Mike Hosking his council smelt a rat for years, but their concerns fell on deaf ears. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of One Vision — the FintechFuse, we chat with Sanjib Kalita, Chairman at Fintech Meetup, CEO & Founder at Guppy. Sanjib shares tales from his early career as a graphics chip designer at Intel to becoming a significant voice in Fintech. Our conversation touches on the challenges and unexpected turns in tech and financial services, the importance of human connections at global events, and the five key themes for Fintech Meetup 2025.Tune in to hear Sanjib's unique perspective and join us in navigating this dynamic industry.Hot Take: ”Being able to have that level playing field is really important; and there's an appreciation that everyone is, in fact, a human.”#FinTech #FinancialServices #BankingIndustry 

In this episode of One Vision — the FintechFuse, we chat with Sanjib Kalita, Chairman at Fintech Meetup, CEO & Founder at Guppy. Sanjib shares tales from his early career as a graphics chip designer at Intel to becoming a significant voice in Fintech. Our conversation touches on the challenges and unexpected turns in tech and financial services, the importance of human connections at global events, and the five key themes for Fintech Meetup 2025.Tune in to hear Sanjib's unique perspective and join us in navigating this dynamic industry.Hot Take: ”Being able to have that level playing field is really important; and there's an appreciation that everyone is, in fact, a human.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest show is on the board and another ripper. Marty is over the moon with his new Shimano Bantam so we chat about why he needs another reel to go with his other 200 :) and what he will be using it for , fresh out of the Shimano stable these new Bantams are super smooth. Michael from Obsession Tackle joins us on the phone to chat about his up coming venture and what gear they will be pushing and some exciting news on a range of custom rods , we also chat about Mikes YouTube channel My Fishing Obsession and where around the world he has fished from 120 kmh bass boats to stalking the flats on the Christmas Islands for Bonefish its a great chat. Col from Reidys is always great value so we have a yarn about some new model Reidys and how good they have been working , The Akame range of plastics have been kicking goals so we chat about Col,s latest trip with the Guppy. Schnieder Lines are now in the Reidys stable so we chat all things mono , braid and leader and its still the goto line for some Northern Australian Reefies. Col is great friends with Merv Hughes so we have a chat about how great the days are on the boat with Merv.   So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of tips , tricks , laughs and a few stories with the NQ Fishing Show

David Seymour has been under fire this week after it was revealed he wrote a letter supporting Philip Polkinghorne before he was charged with murder, and before Seymour was a Minister. The controversy continued on Monday as Seymour attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps, before being yelled at by a Parliamentary security guard. Was Seymour out of line, or was this a stunt for a good cause? Also, after the story of a dad teaching his teenaged kids to hitchhike, would you ever pick up a hitchhiker? To answer those question, Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy and former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textEmail Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

New Media Broadcasters hears from Michael Rappold about the upcoming Bullhook Community Health Center Guppy Derby.

Let the Season 2 f*ck-ups commence! Join Copacino Fujikado ECD Andrew Gall for an insightful conversation with 8-time Emmy winning comedy writer and creativity coach Joe Guppy! From not approaching a young Adam Sandler to failing to complete a Simpsons script, Joe's made some big-time mistakes we could all learn from. Tap in to hear all about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand's longest serving current mayor has revealed he is running for another term. 2025 will be Wayne Guppy's ninth run for the top job, which he has held since 2001. This week Wellington Mornings is catching up with the mayors across the Wellington region. Guppy joined Nick Mills to discuss how Upper Hutt has fared over 2024 and what's in store for next year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a seemingly impossible idea helped America win the space race.Welcome to part 3 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette discuss behind-the-scenes stories while filming the legendary Super Guppy in El Paso, Texas. Join us as we talk about the space race, the building of the Super Guppy, our favorite stories from filming, the similarities this aircraft has with Frankenstein, and watching this odd airplane fly. This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MT

A stable quinella to Caitlin Guppy at Shepparton harness racing club. She is only training two horses from her Rochester property, which makes it a great achievement, but it's not the first time she has done this.

Mental health campaigner Mike King is under fire for saying alcohol can be the answer to mental health struggles - but did he have a point he just made badly? Also, the United States is in the final days of the 2024 presidential campaign, who will come out on top? Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy and Capital director Neale Jones joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Fatimah Basir reached out to the podcast to promote her book, I'm a Big Fish, Not a Guppy, we had to know more. Not only is this energetic and motivating educator imaginative, creative, and joyful, she also sets a powerful example for how to take on important work for youth and communities. Miss B knows her purpose, knows what she is up against, but more importantly, she draws strength from her family, friends and beloved NYC community. Miss B has a captivating story, contagious energy, and a powerful message. Listen and enjoy! Buy the book!  Follow Miss Bee! Plan your future by visiting our sponsors, Tori and Alex!  Support the Podcast on Patreon!

Art Zone with Nancy Guppy and other Seattle Channel programs are on the chopping block under Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal. The city needs to close a $250 million budget deficit.  We talk with Art Zone host Nancy Guppy about preserving the show and its unique role shining a light on Seattle's arts community. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 23, 1983 at an altitude of 41,000 feet, Air Canada Flight 143 travelling between Montreal and Edmonton ran out of fuel because of confusion between metric and imperial measurements. However, the crew of the Boeing 767 successfully landed the passenger jet in Manitoba's Interlake in what is now known as the Gimli Glider. That intrepid flight crew applied their years of training and experience to an unprecedented situation to become heroes. Much like when a PhD with international training in biochemistry, genetics and pharmaceutical manufacturing successfully glides into the cannabis space. Meet Dr. Brent Guppy and BioScision Pharma. This wide-ranging conversation covers sexing plants, topicals with microbial contamination, testing cannabis for heavy metals and our new favorite word to try to say five times fast “nanoemulsions”. Did we mention BioScision's retail line, Hwy 59 Cannabis, has a vape cart named after the famous unpowered Boeing 767 that landed in a certain Icelandic town? BioScision Pharma: bioscisionpharma.comBioScison Labs: bioscisionlabs.comGimli Glider: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_GliderMayday Episode: A Powerless Boeing Falls From The Sky! - Gimli Glider:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y8JBAr8dZ4 Music by: Lorn – Acid Rainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxg4C365LbQ (Yes we got a SOCANmembership to use thissong all legal andproper like)

Streamed live on YouTube on 09.22.2024 At Aquarium Co-Op, we focus on your aquariums. We specialize in freshwater tropical fish, aquatic plants, and the overall betterment of the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Our goal is to help you with your first pet fish and graduate you to an advanced aquarium hobbyist. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to Aquarium Co-Op and check out our weekly videos. Cory McElroy is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore, all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op. #Aquariumcoop #Aquariumfish #Fishtank

Do animals fall in love at first sight?Every species has different traits that are 'attractive' — they're showing off their DIY skills making a bower, vibrating sexy fruit fly songs, puffing up a wattle, or just having really massive moose… antlers.Is this innate attraction like falling in love or is it more like meeting a (really hot) investment advisor?Because these attractive traits are also messages about genes – who will make a good investment to partner with for the next generation.Of course, one species beauty is another's turn off, and some species have a very low bar (looking at you guppies), so Hot or Not could end up being a very individual thing.Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the animal kingdom.Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended.Featuring:Dr Bruno Buzatto, Flinders University, South Australia.Nathan Finger, Bird of the Week podcast host.Jason Graham, Pacific black duck conservation group, Tasmania.Dr Victoria Austin, Western Sydney University.Professor Rob Brooks, University of New South Wales.Dr Judy Wang, Queensland Brain Institute.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerPetria Ladgrove, ProducerAdditional mastering: Isabella Tropiano.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

On this week’s podcast, Jenessa Williams and Kev Lawson are in fine form as they chat about ‘Main Pop Girl’ marketing campaigns, songs that sound like your childhood, music by former cult members and more, as they share their favourite new tracks from the past month. Artist “Track” [Album] [edit] radio podcast 732 – Right... The post Podcast 732 | Featuring Lamplight, GUPPY & ATEEZ appeared first on .

Do living things evolve right before our eyes? Perhaps the most common evidence put forward to support evolutionary theory is the observation that organisms can adapt. But is this adaptability really a hallmark of a gradual Darwinian process? Or is it evidence of intelligent design? On this ID The Future, host Eric Anderson speaks with Dr. Emily Reeves about the adaptability of the humble guppy fish, a new icon of evolution heralded by biologists as proof positive of Darwinian evolutionary processes at work. In this episode, Dr. Reeves uses guppies to discuss why the adaptability of organisms is actually powerful evidence of design. She also explains how biologists can improve their abilities as scientists by learning more about engineering. Source

Do living things evolve right before our eyes? Perhaps the most common evidence put forward to support evolutionary theory is the observation that organisms can adapt. But is this adaptability really a hallmark of a gradual Darwinian process? Or is it evidence of intelligent design? On this ID The Future, host Eric Anderson speaks with […]

Marcus Goins, host of "Dranks and Thangs Podcast, Iowa Air National Guard, and fellow Iowa State Alum joins Old Man Strength. We learn about Marcus's story and his passion for charity work and more! Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage. LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oldmanstrength/support

Bez and Kirsty talk to Steve Guppy about his time at ValeSponsored byJohny's Micro Pub. Enjoy a pint on St John's Square in Burslem! AV TimingsAndy's TravelRepair-GlassesSky Line Hosting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm joined by songwriting, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kabir Kumar. Kabir releases music under the name Sun Kin had has a new album called "Sunset World" dropping on April 19th. We talked about that album, writing songs as drummers, what Animal Collective has in common with South Asian classical music, why harmonized guitars are like mountain climbing, and much more! https://sunraykin.bandcamp.com/album/sunset-world https://lamniformes.bandcamp.com/album/the-lonely-atom

Community Kevin (Brannon) interviews possible intern Eduardo Sanchez and discusses what it takes to run a non-profit organization, the difference between non-profit and for-profit, and much, much more. 

Upper Hutt's Mayor says it would be a mistake to think central government will be handing out blank cheques to fix the capital's water problems. Wayne Guppy and his Wellington City counterpart, Tory Whanau, each met on Monday with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown over outstanding information about the region's water pipes. Guppy spoke to Corin Dann.

Upper Hutt's mayor wants answers from Wellington Water - on productivity - and how funding turns into fixed pipes. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has spoken with the mayors of Wellington and Upper Hutt today over the region's dire water situation. Recent modelling shows the region's likely to shift from level two restrictions - banning residential sprinklers - to level three. Wayne Guppy says his council doesn't feel it needs to make many changes in its approach. "We're going to be spending some more, but we want some guarantees from Wellington Water that they can actually produce and actually do the work." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors at two Wellington councils are hoping to meet with the local government Minister to clear up confusion over the capital's water woes. Much of the region moved to water restrictions last week.. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he wrote to the Wellington Water Committee last year asking what the councils were doing to address water shortages and leaks. And the reply from Chair and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry did not include input from Wellington City Council or Upper Hutt City Council. Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy talks to Lisa Owens. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345330590112

On this episode we take a look at the Famous medium Agnes Guppy and you don't want to piss her off...Trust me!

Welcome to this episode of "Farm Talk," where we explore the world of outdoor education with Kevin Brannon of The Reel Anglers Network. In this episode, Kevin shares the inspiring journey of how he turned a passion for fishing into the acclaimed Reel Guppy Outdoor Program. From teaching kids the art of fishing to fostering environmental stewardship, leadership, and mentorship, Kevin's program goes beyond the basics, teaching people how to transform disposable income into meaningful outdoor experiences for those who may not have familial fishing traditions. Discover the growth of the Reel Guppy Program, the innovative Dockside Learning Center, and the bilingual curriculum. Kevin's dedication to environmental stewardship, recycling, and programs like Rebuild, inspired by his challenging upbringing, adds a unique and impactful dimension. Join us in celebrating Kevin, his amazing team, and the digital future of The Reel Anglers Network, with partnerships extending to Bass Pro Shop and Barnes & Noble. This episode is a testament to Kevin's mission and vision, showcasing replicable elements that contribute to the future of outdoor education. Watch the full episode on Paul's YouTube Channel   Don't forget to Like and Subscribe!   What you'll learn during this episode: 0:00 Welcome to Farm Talk and introduction of Guest Kevin Brannon of Reel Anglers 0:23 All the “hats” Kevin wears 1:04 How it all started and how the kids got involved 2:06 Why the kids are called “Guppies” 2:56 The mission of the Reel Anglers Network and the Real Guppy Outdoor Program 4:49 Not everyone has the opportunity to be taught to fish by someone in their family 5:51 Transforming disposable income into fishing 8:01 The growth of the Reel Guppy Program and how Kevin went from wanting to be a teacher to where he is now 9:33 Once teachers  and schools sign up for the program, what does Kevin teach them? 9:59 The Reel Guppy Dockside Learning Center Multimedia Studio and how it came to be 11:49 The teaching goes beyond fishing into environmental stewardship, leadership, a mentor program, a ranger program. 13:39 More about the Guppy Ranger Program and family engagement 17:00 Classroom learning and how it differs from The Guppy Program, and how Kevin keeps 30+ kids engaged. 20:43 The curriculum includes workbooks and is even bilingual 21:34 A shoutout to Kevin's amazing team that helps him with his vision 23:38 Environmental stewardship and recycling. The Rebuild Program and how this idea came from Kevin's rough upbringing. 24:49 What is Mud Hole? And partnerships that help Kevin's dream come to life 26:15 The “digital future” of The Reel Anglers Network and how Bass Pro Shop and Barnes and Noble fit in 28.38 What part of The Reel Anglers Network can be replicated? 29:44 What to know about Kevin and what the mission and vision is 32:02 A special thank you to our sponsor: Opus Escrow   Related Episodes: From Christmas Trees to Pumpkin Dreams: The Prancer's Farm Journey Fresh Thai Coconuts & Artisan Products You Can Purchase at Farmer's Markets with Mingle's Coconuts Grains of Wisdom: A conversation with Andrea Crawford of Roan Mills Bakery   Ways to learn more about Kevin Brannon and programs: Community Kev - Reel Anglers, Reel Guppy Outdoors, Reel Radio (communitykevin.com) REEL ANGLERS on YouTube   Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com   Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com   A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS ESCROW! Farm Talk with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Opus Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures Farm Talk can provide listeners with the best possible episodes

If you love strange, quirky and amazing planes…then the SUPER GUPPY is for you! It's NASA's one-of-a-kind widebody transport aircraft that can haul larger loads than even a C-5 Galaxy! Join Ray Heineman, Chief of Aircraft Operations and Instructor Pilot of the SUPER GUPPY, and Dave Elliott, Flight Engineer for the Super Guppy for a deep dive into this AMAZING AIRCRAFT. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts).

Duck Team goes toe to toe with a psychic goon squad! Callie embodies a businesswoman, Sol goes caroling, and Calder faces his worst fear. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! Get tickets to our upcoming live shows at naddpod.com/live.Music / Sound Effects Include: "Club chatter, London" by mlteenie at Freesound.org."Glass Break" by YleArkisto at Freesound.org.“A Wizard's Tournament” by Emily Axford."Corrupted" by Emily Axford."The Purge" by Emily Axford. "Two for Tea" by Emily Axford."The Wild Down Below" by Emily Axford."Spooky Shafts" by Emily Axford."Bonkginya, Fia Bonkginya" by Emily Axford."Ol' Guppy" by Emily Axford."The Inkling Syndicate" by Emily Axford."The Gambling District" by Emily Axford.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of our Money 20/20 coverage, Glen speaks with Guppy CEO (and Money 20/20 Wizard!) Sanjib Kalita about how Unicorns have given way to the Age of Centaurs. MSUFCU's Ami Iceman and Prizeout founder David Metz discuss an adtech solution that leaves everyone better off, and Glen recaps other key takeaways from Vegas.     Links related to this episode:   Glen's Money 20/20 coverage at CUNA.org: https://news.cuna.org/articles/123262-embedded-finance-regulatory-dynamics-dominate-money-20-20  Money 20/20's white paper on the Age of Centaurs: https://www.money2020.com/content/whitepapers/welcome-centaurs  Sanjib Kalita's startup Guppy: http://www.guppyfin.com/  Prizeout: https://prizeout.com/  Reseda Group: https://www.resedagroup.com/  MSUFCU: https://www.msufcu.org/  The CFPB's proposed Section 1033 rule on Personal Financial Data Rights: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/rules-policy/notice-opportunities-comment/open-notices/required-rulemaking-on-personal-financial-data-rights/   Details on the approved CUNA/NAFCU merger: https://www.cuna.org/about/cuna-and-nafcu-merger.html    Check Out FIVEGPT, the new collaboration between the Best Innovation Group and Bonifi: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=best-innovation-group-and-bonifii-announce-joint-development-of-fivegpt   Follow the Best Innovation Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/  Connect with Glen on LinkedIn or X (@154Advisors) Connect with John on LinkedIn or X (@jbfintech)

Last time we spoke about the defense of Finschhafen. Finschhafen was a enormous staging camp for the allies now. The Japanese could not sit idly by allowing such a strategic location to be in allied hands. General Katagiri launched a major counter offensive, kicked off with signal fires from Sattelberg. He sent a force of raiders to try and neutralise some heavy allied artillery, but it ended in failure. Having not neutralised their big guns, the rest of the counter offensive fell to pieces.  The Japanese would officially report 422 killed, 662 wounded. For the Australians they had 228 casualties of which 49 were dead. With the counter offensive done with, the allies now would go back on the offensive. The next large target was going to be the stronghold of sattelberg, but the Japanese were not going to make it easy on the allies. But today we are going to be jumping into some new places. This episode is the invasion of the treasury islands 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.  For quite some time now we have been focusing on the New Guinea campaign, such as the offensives against Finschhafen and the Ramu valley. Today we are going to enter a new phase of the Pacific War. With the incoming invasions of the Gilbert and Marshall islands, the Northern Solomons and Western New Britain, General Douglas MacArthur and Admirals Hasley and Nimitz were going to turn up the heat. Admiral Halsey had just seized Vila, Barakoma, Munda and Rendova, gaining their valuable airfields for the forces of General Twinings AirSols to utilise. Within the central Solomons, Bougainville was finally within range of allied land-based aircraft. Lae, Salamaua and Finschhafen were taken, thus Operation Cartwheel would begin a new phase. Back in July, plans were formed for General Vandegrifts 1st Marine Amphibious corps to seize airfields sites at Buin and Kahili, the important Japanese anchorage at Tonolei Harbor, and the Faisi and Ballale islands in the neighboring Shortlands. That same month, the 43rd and 37th divisions were involved in the New Georgia campaign. Of the 5 divisions remaining under his control, Admiral Halsey planned to use the fresh and unblooded 3rd Marine division and the Army's 25th division for the invasion. He sought to keep the 2nd marine division and 3rd new zealand division in training for the conquest of Rabaul. Yet things had changed. Because of the intense resistance on New Georgia, the 25th division had to be committed. Then the decision to strike Makin and Tarawa in the Gilbert islands removed the 2nd marine division from Hasley's south pacific area. These changes ultimately dictated he would need a substitution, and it was to be the 37th division, whom had suffered 1100 casualties on New Georgia already. Nevertheless the 37th was in better condition than the 25th. The 3rd marine divisions task went unchanged. Major General Allen Turnage's 3rd Marine division was going to spearhead the invasion of Bougainville, with a launch date set for September. On top of this Halsey had received some reports indicating the Japanese were heavily reinforcing the Shortland Islands. He decided to bypass them and hit the Treasury island and Choiseul. It is also possible Halsey sought to perform these actions hoping to lure out the Japanese fleet into a major engagement. The treasury islands and Choiseul were lightly garrisoned, but held airfields that could be turned against Bougainville. Meanwhile , General MacArthur was planning the next stepping stone towards the Philippines. His overall plan was to break the Bismarcks Barrier through a series of aggressive leaps along the New Guinea-Mindanao axis. New Guinea as we are all quite familiar with by now, is a logistical nightmare. Lush jungles, raging rivers, cold mountains, every time of geographical nightmare was present. Thus to traverse the western landmass of it only on land was not exactly desired. What MacArthur's logistical team sought was to secure the 50 mile expanse of sea lying between New Guinea and New Britain. With that in hand Admiral Barbey's 7th Amphibious force would be able to transport troops along the coast, a significantly easier method than having the poor boys battle through the jungle. Rooke Island split the sea into the Vitiaz Strait and the narrower Dampier Strait. General Wootten's 9th Australian division were currently fighting for control of Vitiaz, but there had been no effort to date to hit the Dampier. MacArthur decided to capture Kavieng and the Admiralty Islands, because they represented enemy aerial threats against his westwards push through New Guinea. Closing in on the end of the year he also planned to amphibious assault Cape Gloucester, the northwestern point of New Britain which commanded the Dampier Strait. In hindsight the wisdom of landing at Cape Gloucester seems rather dubious. It was not necessary to seize the point in order to make use of the Vitiaz or Dampier strait. The Japanese did not have big artillery on the western end of New Britain to command the channel, the islands infrastructure was largely undeveloped. The only way the Japanese could interfere with the allied use of either strait was by torpedo boats, something they did not have many of. There of course was aircraft based on New Britain as well, but that would be neutralised by Kenney's AirSols.  MacArthur planned to have the AirSols hit Rabaul continuously; to seize the Green Islands, the Admiralty Islands and Kavieng. The Western New Britain operation was codenamed Operation Dexterity which would be sub divided into Operations Lazaretto and Backhander. There would be a staggered attack first hitting Gasmata performed by the 2nd battalion, 228th regiment. They would establish an air base in the southern coast of the island, this was operation Lazaretto. Operation Backhander would be the invasion of Cape Gloucester. Some of the landings could be carried out in November, but MacArthur chose to wait until the new airfields were established in the Markham and Ramu valleys as they would provide close air support for the amphibious operations.  On September the 10th, Admiral Hasley sent staff to present his plan for the invasion to Bougainville to MacArthur's staff. Halsey would be surprised to find MacArthur opposed using all their aircraft to strike Rabaul before the invasion of western New Britain. MacArthur proposed instead to continue heavy airstrikes against all Japanese airfields on Bougainville throughout October. Then in late October, Halsey's forces could occupy the Treasury islands and possibly northern Choiseul. Northern Choiseul could provide radar coverage and PT boat bases. On the 1st of November, Halsey's forces could then begin landing on Bougainville to form a beachhead before constructing a new airfield to host the AirSols so they could hit Rabaul just in time to take some pressure off MacArthur's troops advancing in New Guinea and New Britain. Thus MacArthur was determined to make the main goal of the operation not the securance over the entirety of Bougainville, but just a portion of it where an aerodrome could be established then used to batter Rabaul. Halsey was presented two options for his landing site: there was Kieta Harbor sitting on the northeast coast and Empress Augusta Bay on the southwest coast. Kieta seemed the better location from which to launch air strikes against Rabaul. Kieta also held a protected harbor, requiring Halsey's forces to move up the longer outside passage to secure Choiseul first. Empress Augusta Bay was on an exposed side of the island during an approaching monsoon season. It was closer to Rabaul and would only require the securing of the Treasury islands first. After further reconnaissance there was indications airfields could be constructed midway up the west coast of Bougainville at Cape Torokina on Empress Augusta Bay. Halsey chose it for the landing site stating on September 22nd “it's Torokina. Now get on your horses!”  The operation against Cape Torokina was codenamed Cherryblossom and its task was handed to the hero of Guadalcanal, General Vandegrift who formed the plans but it would not be he who lead the operation. Vandegrit was promoted to commandant of the Marines, the first serving marine to become a four star general, he had to depart for Washington. His replacement was Major General Charles Barrett the former commander of the 3rd Marine division. Barret was given command of the 1st Marine Amphibious corps and the responsibility over operation Cherryblossom. His mission statement read “land in the vicinity of Cape Torokina, seize and occupy and defend a beachhead including Torata Island and adjacent island— 3,750 yards west of Cape Torokina—allowing approximately 2,250 yards inland from the beach and 3,600 yards east of Cape Torokina. To prepare and continue the attack in coordination with the 37th Infantry on arrival.” However the mission statement was to be his last major contribution to the war.  On October 8th Barrett accidentally fell from the third floor of the officers quarters at Noumea and suffered a cerebral haemorrhage. He soon died afterwards and was recorded as an accidental death, but there was heavy speculation it was in fact a suicide. Thus the job fell to Major General Roy Geiger, the director of the marine aviation corp in washington. For the naval aspect of the mission Hasley had to do with what he had on hand. He would not be receiving any significant naval reinforcements, because Admiral Nimitz feared that any vessels lent to the 3rd fleet would not be able to come back in time to help with the invasion of the Gilberts. What Halsey could count on was task force 38 commanded by Rear Admiral Frederick Sherman built around carrier Saratoga and later joined by the Princeton; Admiral Merrills task for 39 comprised of cruiser division 12 and destroyer division 23; and Task force 31 commanded by Admiral Wilkinson consisting of three destroyer squadrons, transports and covering ships. It would be Admiral Wilkinson who would bring over the 3rd marine division, the 1st brigade and 3rd New Zealand division to invade the Treasury islands. Rear Admiral George Fort would take the reigns of the first offensive and Wilkinson would looked over the Torokina landings. Wilkinson would have 12 Attack transports and Amphibious cargo ships for the landings, just enough to get every echelon with their equipment over. The 3rd Marine division was reinforced with the 3rd marine defence battalion, the 198th coast artillery, the 2nd provisional marine raider regiment and the 1st marine parachute regiment. After landing at Cape Torokina they would later be reinforced by General Beightlers 37th division. The 29th, 34th and 36th New Zealander battalions of the 8th brigade group led by Brigadier Robert Row would hit the Treasury islands and help establish long range radar stations and a landing craft staging area. There was a final last minute change to the overall plan made by Halsey. They decided not to attempt seizing northern Choiseul but to instead send a marine raiding party around 656-725 men of the US 2nd Parachute battalion led by Lt Colonel Victor Krulak there to persuade the Japanese to divert forces to Choiseul from southern Bougainville.   To support the operation General Kenny's 5th air force would smash the airfields in Rabaul while the AirSols 489 aircraft would hit airfields in and around Bougainville. General Twinning tactics were to harass the Japanese every day, so he launched a total of 158 flights in October, comprising 3259 sorties and land and naval targets in Hahili, Kara, Ballale, Buka, Bonis and Choiseul. The result of this incredible air campaign was 5 Japanese airfields pulverized, 136 enemy aircraft claimed destroyed at the cost of 26 allied aircraft shot down. Meanwhile on October 12th, Kenney launched a raid using 349 aircraft smashing airstrips, shipping and supply dumps. The 6000-ton IJN transport Keisho Maru was sunk alongside two smaller craft. On the 18th 54 B-25's took off from Dobodura, but only caused minor damage. On October the 23rd, 24th and 25th daylight raids consisting of 45 B-242's, 62 B-25's and 61 B-24's respectively managed to shoot down 9 enemy planes, destroyed 25 aircraft on the ground and damaged another 27. On October 29th, he tossed a raid at Vunakanau's airdrome using 41 liberators covered by 75 P-38's and managed to destroy around 10 aircraft. The enemies attention was certainly diverted away from Rabaul. Now the Japanese knew an invasion of Bougainville was coming. They believed the main target of such an offensive would be first against the Shortlands or Kahili. General Kanda's 6th division was deployed to reinforce these places. His 1st battalion, 45th regiment was placed at Kieta, the rd battalion and 4th south sea garrison was sent to reinforce Bougainville while the rest were sent to the Shortland islands. Bougainville was given north/south/east/west sectors garrisoned by numerous forces under Kanda. Admiral Koga also launched Operation RO, a plan devised to strengthen Rabaul. Koga's intelligence indicated the Pacific Fleet was on a warpath, so he decided to take the entire combined fleet from Truk to Eniwetok, which Koga considered a good advance position where he could sortie and annihilate the enemy in a decisive naval battle. The combined fleet stayed a week in the uncomfortable and lonely lagoon until they departed having not found the allied pacific fleet. By October 24th the combined fleet travelled back to Truk while the aircrews of carriers Zuikaku, Shokaku and Zuiho reinforced Rabaul.  82 Zeros, 45 D3As, 40 B5Ns and 6 Yokosuka D4Y reconnaissance planes. 192 trained air crews in total would be in Rabaul by November 1st. They were just in time to intercept one of Kenney's raids consisting of 75 b-25's and 80 p-38s. The Japanese airmen claimed to have downed 9 B-25s, 10 P-38s at the cost of 20 aircraft and 3 small vessels. Koga alerted the 12th air fleet who were in Japan to prepare to head over to Rabaul, but instead of also sending the 8th fleet, he kept them back, still thinking a decisive naval battle would be on the menu soon in the central pacific.  General Sakai's 17th division were transported to New Britain in late september. Their first echelon comprising of the 53rd regiment arrived on october 5th and immediately began to move west to reinforce Cape Gloucester and the 3rd battalion went to northern Bougainville. The remainder of the 17th division would arrive between November 5th and 12th, though the auxiliary cruiser Kurita Maru caring the 1st battalion, 81st regiment was sunk by the USS Grayson. 1087 men, most of the battalion, were lost.  The invasion of the Treasuries codenamed Operation Goodtime. They would establish a staging area, an advanced naval base at Blanche Harbor and a radar station on the north coast of Mono Island. It was hoped the assault on the Treasuries would confused the Japanese as to where the major effort would actually be. At this time there was a short supply of assault forces throughout the Pacific and the Bougainville invasion was mere days away. Thus it was difficult to comprehend why an entire brigade would be used to subdue a tiny enemy garrison on one small island. It has been theorised that Halsey and Vandegrift were reluctant to use some untried New Zealand troops in the more ambitious undertaking, but were also under pressure from their Anzac allies to see some action. For whatever reason the Treasury island operation would be one of the few examples of Allied overkill during the mid Pacific War.  The 8th Brigade had limited shipping available to them. They would have eight destroyer transports, eight LCIs, two LSTs, eight LCMs, three LCTs and two APCs, under the command of Admiral Fort who was using the USS Raton as his flagship. The 34th battalion was going to land on the north side of Stirling Island to secure a nearby airfield; the 29th and 36th battalions would land abreast near Falami Point on southern Mono and Major George Logan D company of the 34th, designated Logan force would land at the mouth of the Soanotalu River to establish a radar station with the help of 20 seabees. The USS Pringle and Philip would perform a bombardment to help. The operation was set into motion on October 27th when the convoy departed guadalcanal and the Russells. George Fort's destroyers approached Blanche Harbor during a storm and began their bombardment. The assault waves raced through the harbor in two columns. As was suspected the 34th met zero resistance, they immediately went to work sending out patrols to make certain if there were any Japanese on the island they would not get to surprise them. Mortars were set up on the nearby Watson island, cool theres an island bearing my name to support the landings on Mono. The landings on Mono met very little resistance, basically just a bunch of surprised Japanese naval troops who offered some half hearted gunfire before withdrawing. The New Zealanders went to work establishing a perimeter as the Japanese began opening fire using mortars which managed to knock out two LST's killing 2 and wounding 30 men. Interesting to note this was the first amphibious assault launched by Kiwi's since the horrible Gallipoli campaign of 1916 and it was the second combat operation undertaken by Kiwi's during the Pacific War. The real resistance would come in the form of a air raid consisting of 25 vals who bombed the beachhead and support ships. The destroyers Cony  took two hits; eight crewmen were killed and ten wounded. An allied fighter patrol managed to shoot down 12 vals during the raid. To their north, the Logan force faced no difficult landing at the mouth of the Soanotalu river. They quickly formed a 150 yard perimeter and began working on the radar station. By the end of the day, all but one LST had successfully unloaded and cleared Blanche harbor, however during the night the New Zealanders tossed back numerous counter attacks, particular around the Saveke river. By the 28th the Japanese survivors were retreating north in the hope of escaping to Bougainville, but along the way they ran into the Logan Force. On October 29th during the late afternoon, 20 Japanese attacked the western part of the Logan Forces perimeter. They were easily beaten off with mortars and rifle fire, leaving 5 dead Japanese behind. The next day saw some intermittent firing against concealed Japanese. Scouts eventually figured out there was a larger number of Japanese to the west of the perimeter, but the area between Soanotalu and Malasi was clear of the enemy.  November began with the rest of the brigade coming over. The radar station was already up and running and the Logan Force had built themselves a small blockhouse near the landing barge. That said blockhouse immediately became the objective of the Japanese, since it represented the only hope of them escaping the island. As Brigadier Row's men began to occupy the central and northern parts of Mono, the Japanese began to infiltrate the Logan Forces perimeter. On the night of November 1st, the main breech was made across the News Zealanders line. A ton of Japanese had infiltrated the lines and managed to cut telephone wires from the blockhouse to the company HQ. Soon after this was accomplished a concerted attack was made against the blockhouse. 6 New Zealanders and 3 Americans defended it. They had automatic weapons, some 50 and 30 cal machine guns, but they were soon put out of action by the attacking Japanese who could have numbered between 70-100 men. The fight for the blockhouse would continue until dawn, with the surviving defenders beating off numerous attacks, mainly by tossing grenades. Captain Kirk, Sergeant DD Hannafin were both killed during the fight. Command of the blockhouse then fell to a cook of D Company, Private J.E Smith. By daybreak the Japanese finally were beaten off as the 3 remaining survivors were all wounded. 26 Japanese had been killed trying to overrun the blockhouse and seize the landing craft. Elsewhere across the perimeter the Japanese attacked throughout the night seeing another 15 dead Japanese in the western section and 9 in the east. It was to be there best chance at taking the blockhouse, for the next few days their attacks were much smaller and by November 4th, New Zealander patrols were fanning out and killing or capturing stragglers. The last significant action on Mono would be on November 6th when a dozen Japanese were routed from a cave during a two hour firefight east of Soanatalu. Operation Goodtime resulted in the annihilation of a Japanese garrison roughly 200 men strong, but it came at a cost. 40 New Zealanders and 12 Americans were killed with 174 wounded. The allies got their supply bases and radar station. Over on Choiseul, Operation Blissful was about to kick off. In an attempt to make the Japanese believe the Shortland islands were the target for their offensive, General Vandegrift tossed Lt Colonel Victor Krulaks 2nd Parachute battalion, roughly 656 men at a beach near the village of Voza. On October 27th the men and their equipment were loaded onto 8 LCMS and during the night the paratroopers were transferred over to four destroyer transports, the Kilty, Ward, Crosby and McKean, the same ships that had just been used to transport the New Zealanders for Operation Goodtime. Forts destroyers provided escort as the Paramarine landed at Voza shortly after midnight without any resistance. During the morning of the 28th they began unloading supplies from landing crafts that had been concealed on a smaller island offshore. Once landed they carried them up a narrow trail leading from the beach a mile northwest of Voza upon some high ground which would be their first base camp. Nearly a hundred friendly natives helped the marines carry the equipment up the beach and they also helped guide the men. Allied radio broadcasting finally alerted the Japanese to the imminent danger to southern Bougainville as Krulaks men began establishing their perimeter. The morning of the 29th brought an enemy strafing attack upon them and the native guides reported to Krulak that there was a barge staging base at Sangigai, the main Japanese position on Choiseul bay, garrisoned by around 150 men. Krulak decided that was to be the first objective, he sent out patrols going north and south. In the north Lt Averill with the help of native guides discover considerable evidence of the Japanese presence, abandoned equipment and rations, but no Japanese. In the south two patrols scouted the Japanese base near Sangigai. Krulak led one of the patrols personally and managed to surprise some Japanese who were unloading a barge. They killed 7 Japanese and sunk the barge before pulling out. The other patrol group ran into a Japanese platoon and got into a skirmish seeing another 7 dead Japanese. Thus Krulak got his confirmation there indeed was a Japanese base at Sangigai.  Early on the 30th, Krulak requested an air strike at it arrived at 6am. 12 Avengers with 26 fighter escorts hit Sangigai. Unfortunately some of the planes mistook the marines at Voza for the enemy and strafed them as well. No marines were killed but one of their boats was sunk, that Krulak had planned to use. As a result of the boat getting sunk, Companies E and 5 departed Voza overland to hit Sangigai. A Japanese outpost along the Vagara river opened fire on the paratroopers, but was easily overwhelmed. Krulak then divided his forces to perform a two pronged assault. Company E led by Captain Robert Manchester would advance along the coastline to hit the Japanese from the north, while Krulak with Company F would move inland to hit them from the rear.  Company E quickly advanced along the coast and began shelling the town with mortars and rockets during the afternoon, only to find out it was abandoned. The Japanese had taken up a new position on some high grounder in the interior. So the paramarines began destroying and looting the village. Meanwhile company F were advancing through rough terrain to try and secure some high ground near Sangigai where the retreating Japanese were just passing through. The Japanese literally walked right into F company and a hour long fight broke out. The Japanese outnumbered F company and as Krulak would later report “the outcome appeared to be in question, until the Japs destroyed their chances by an uncoordinated banzai charge which was badly cut up by our machine guns. Seventy-two Japs were killed and an undetermined number wounded. Marine losses were 6 killed, 1 missing and 12 wounded." The marines had 6 deaths, 12 wounded and one man missing. Krulak was wounded as well as F companies commander Spencer Pratt. The Japanese suffered a devastating 72 casualties Back over at E company after plundering the village they came across some documents  and Krulak reported "The one that fascinated me, it was a chart that portrayed the minefields around southern Bougainville. When I reported this, the night after the Sangigai attack, I saw my first flash message. I had never seen one before. It came back and said, "Transmit at once the coordinates of the limits of the minefields and all channels as shown going through it." So we laboriously encoded the critical locations and sent them off. To an armada going into that area this is not incidental information. This is necessary information. Halsey in true Halsey fashion was not satisfied to know where the minefields were; he, before the Torokina landings, sent in a minelayer there and dropped mines in the entrance ways to those channels and they got two Japanese ships.” E company then retired to the Vagara river and was later evacuated by boat back to the Voza area. F company followed suite but was delayed by the heavy engagement they had. The men stayed to bury their dead. The friendly natives reported a Japanese concentration to the north near the Warrior River, so Krulak sent a strong patrol up by boat to check it out. On November 1, the large patrol of 87 paratroopers from Company G,  led by Major Warner Bigger, headed north by landing craft towards Nukiki with orders "destroy the southern outposts of CHOISEUL BAY, and if possible to shell the Jap supply depot on GUPPY ISLAND." Major Bigger began an overland march along the eastern bank of the river and after crossing the warrior, their native guides became lost so they all had to bivouac for the night. In the early morning of November 2nd, Biggers men found themselves surrounded by Japanese who began infiltrating their perimeter from the rear. Bigger had the men continue north along the beach where the surprise attacked a small enemy outpost of 4 men. They managed to kill 3 of 4, but the last man ran away, thus the element of surprise was gone. Bigger knew the jig was up he could not hope to attack the main objective so instead he ordered the men to go shell Guppy island.  G Company setup some 60mm mortars in the water and fired 143 rounds at the island setting up two large fires, one looked to have hit a fuel dump. The Japanese were taken by surprise there and only offered resistance in the form of some poorly directed machine gun bursts. On the way back G company had to fight their way through because of the infiltrators. Krulak was notified of the situation and alerted a PT boat base at Vella Lavella. Lt Arthur Berndtson had 5 PT boats under his command there, 2 were already assigned to other missions, another was under repair. PT 59 only had ⅓ tanks worth of fuel, but her commander, Lt John F Kennedy, yes he is back in action, agreed to rescue the boys. Kennedy believed he had enough fuel to get to Choiseul and another boat could tow them back to base. Despite overheating the engines, at around 9:30 PT 59 escorted a small convoy to Voza and Bigger's men were off loaded. The PT-59 ran out of fuel on the return trip down the slot and was towed back to Lambu Lambu Cove. By this point the landings at Cape Torokina had been carried out, so a diversion was not really needed anymore. Furthermore the Japanese were moving in on the base camp from all directions. On the night of November 3rd, just in the nick of time, 3 LCIs from Vella Lavella arrived to successfully load Krulaks paratroopers and got them out of there before dawn of the 4th. The Paratroopers had been outnumbered 6-1. They managed to kill an estimated 143 Japanese, destroyed a major staging base at Sangigai, sunk two barges and destroyed a considerable amount of enemy fuel and supplies on Guppy island. The cost was 13 dead and 13 wounded. Krulaks after action report mentioned evidence that the Japanese had sent reinforcements from the Shortland islands to counter the Choiseul operation. On November 1st, the day of the Cape Torokina landings, the Japanese had sent a large bomer force south to Choiseul hunting a reported Task Force. The Japanese found nothing, and by the time they diverted back to Empress Augusta Bay, the landings were done, American fighters were ready to deal with them. It seems the Japanese had been greatly confused from all the activity around Bougainville, particularly from many intercepted messages. Its hard to say how successful the Choiseul raid actually was. It's possible the Japanese fell for the diversion, but no one really knows. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The diversionary raids may or may not have had an effect on the landings at Cape Torokina. Regardless the multiple operations were all successful and the Japanese seemed none the wiser. Now the stranglehold over Bougainville would begin.

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Brannon, a community leader with a unique perspective. As someone who worked in the pest control industry with companies like Terminix and Orkin, Kevin has faced the frustration of not always being in control. However, he emphasizes the value of focusing on what one can control and being accountable for one's work. Kevin also delves into the impact of effective communication from managers and how this influenced his leadership style. But that's not all - Kevin is the force behind the nonprofit organization, Real Guppy Outdoors. This initiative is all about empowering individuals to make a positive impact in their environment through fishing education and community engagement programs. Kevin explains how Real Guppy Outdoors is expanding its mission by partnering with other organizations and offering various resources, including financial literacy programs and mentorship development. He also shares his excitement about recent partnerships with companies like Bass Pro Shops, highlighting the boundless growth opportunities for Real Guppy Outdoors. Real Guppy Outdoors Website:https://www.reelguppyoutdoors.com/ Kev's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeflyfishermanFacebooK: https://reelanglersfishingshow/ Linked In: https://kevinbrannon/ YouTube: https://Reelanglersfishingshow Find Voiced Now Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/VoicedNow Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/voicednow⁠ Twitter: ⁠Twitter.com/voicednow⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠TikTok.com/Voicednow⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiVEnJgPg38asiX_sCUEwQ⁠ ⁠Produced by ORCA MEDIA Website: ⁠www.orcamediaca.com Want to work with our team through our services? ORCA Services Promo: https://calendly.com/orcamedia/voicedpodcast-promo Want to be a guest or know someone in mind? Recommend them or yourself here! Guest Sign Up Link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/42caea6b8c5091e60f9274ae1f4f51e9?r=use1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicednow/message

Kaitlin Cuevas is the owner and founder of Think Happy, Co. She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the driver's seat of your own life. Think Happy serves women who struggle with juggling ALL the things and want to create sustainable systems to help them simplify their lives AND allow them time to fill their own cup first. Focusing specifically on time and task management, building sustainable habits and routines, and keeping your own cup full, the goal is always to leave you feeling happier! Outside of work, Kaitlin's a mom to Eleanor and James, wife to Oakley, and dog-mom to Guppy. She's a lover of French roast coffee, Goldendoodles, and pump-up music! Connect with Kaitlin: Website, Instagram, FacebookWasted Time Guide

Judge Debra H. Goldstein writes Kensington's Sarah Blair mystery series. She is also the author of two standalones: Maze in Blue and Should Have Played Poker: a Carrie Martin and the Mah Jongg Players Mystery. Her novels and short stories have been named Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, Claymore (The Night for Sinners) and Silver Falchion finalists and received Silver Falchion, IPPY, AWC, and BWR awards. Debra's short pieces have appeared in numerous periodicals and anthologies including Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and Black Cat Mystery Magazine. She served on the national boards of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America, and was president of the Guppy and SEMWA chapters, and is returning to the national SinC board in October. A civic volunteer and mother of four, Debra is married to a man whose blood runs Crimson.Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DebraHGoldsteinAuthorTwitter @DebraHGoldsteinInstagram https://www.instagram.com/debrahgoldstein/Website https://www.DebraHGoldstein.comNotes:Anne George, Southern Sisters MysteriesChris Roerden, https://writersinfo.info/Guppies, https://www.sinc-guppies.org/Promophobia, https://www.sistersincrime.org/promophobiaPitfalls in Publishing, https://www.sistersincrime.org/PitfallsinPublishing*****************About Sisters in Crime:Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

The Guppy Gala is a comprehensive guide to the beginner-friendly guppy, covering topics like guppy origins, ideal tank setup, guppy care, and breeding. We also discuss other beginner-friendly fish that can coexist with guppies, helping you create a diverse, captivating aquatic environment. Dive into the world of guppies and enjoy the enchanting beauty of these vibrant, hardy fish. Visit us at https://bubble-bay.com Join Our Community on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BubbleBayFish Follow one of our social bubbles: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/BubbleBayFish Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bubblebayfish Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BubbleBayFish TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@bubble.bay Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BubbleBayFish/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BubbleBayFish LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bubblebay

James and Alasdair are joined by the hilarious (and crafty) comedian Bec Hill. Series 5 (series 5) begins with tales of Australian apparitions, antipodean seances and the scariest monster of all... Scotsmen. With cameos from Arthur Conan Doyle, the pseudonymous Demonax and the Wizard Bombardier of Ballarat. And this is only part 1! Join us next week for the levitating Mrs Guppy, the unsettlingly buxom Katie King and (inevitably) the scores. Check out Bec's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BecHillComedian And her podcast A Problem Squared: https://aproblemsquared.libsyn.com And join... us... at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival - 31st October https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-1 LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 @loremenpod youtube.com/loremenpodcast www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod

Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Sarah Guppy. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/sarahguppy

Chris and Simon set the bar high in this uplifting episode on the mysteries of levitation. Watch our intrepid pair as they soar through cases of saintly and fairy levitation. Simon floats, too, the unbearable lightness of mystic beings, while Chris brings suspect Spiritualist levitations by Daniel Dunglas Home and the Davenport family down to earth. Our daring duo ponder the story of Mrs Guppy's three-mile flight across London in her pjs and wing it on that impossible  question: can humans really become lighter than air?

Congratulations to the Planet Money Summer School Class of 2023! Today, you become masters of business administration... spelled with lower-case letters for legal purposes. Your diploma is waiting for you just across the stage.But first, there's one final skill to impart: the pitch. We wouldn't be doing our job as a half-baked parody of a business school if we didn't leave you with the confidence and opportunity to stand in front of an investor and ask for money. We understand what you ambitious business school graduates really want is the chance to launch something and get rich.So we're combining graduation with a little test of ideas, a showdown of startups, a competition of companies. We are going to put our own spin on a pitch competition like you see on Shark Tank. We hear from five listeners with real ideas for startups.Can they make a successful pitch? What will investors be looking for in their presentation? Can they come prepared with persuasive total addressable market analyses? Who will have the sharpest customer pain points to solve? We shall see.Our business expert will give us a rare glimpse into the mind of investors and what they're looking for. Only one graduate will be crowned the winner as this year's valedictorian. If you want to get your diploma right now, take the 2023 Planet Money Summer School Quiz to earn your diploma!If you share it on social media, tag us so we can celebrate with you.Find all episodes of Planet Money Summer School here.

Congratulations to the Planet Money Summer School Class of 2023! Today, you become masters of business administration... spelled with lower-case letters for legal purposes. Your diploma is waiting for you just across the stage.But first, there's one final skill to impart: the pitch. We wouldn't be doing our job as a half-baked parody of a business school if we didn't leave you with the confidence and opportunity to stand in front of an investor and ask for money. We understand what you ambitious business school graduates really want is the chance to launch something and get rich.So we're combining graduation with a little test of ideas, a showdown of startups, a competition of companies. We are going to put our own spin on a pitch competition like you see on Shark Tank. We hear from five listeners with real ideas for startups.Can they make a successful pitch? What will investors be looking for in their presentation? Can they come prepared with persuasive total addressable market analyses? Who will have the sharpest customer pain points to solve? We shall see.Our business expert will give us a rare glimpse into the mind of investors and what they're looking for. Only one graduate will be crowned the winner as this year's valedictorian. If you want to get your diploma right now, take the 2023 Planet Money Summer School Quiz to earn your diploma!If you share it on social media, tag us so we can celebrate with you.Find all episodes of Planet Money Summer School here.

Poor Dave is under the weather, so rather than subjecting you all to listening to the rantings and ravings of Billy left to his own devices, here is the first episode of our new bonus series ‘The Hunt for the Perfect Album', available to all patrons of the show! This first episode sees Dave listen to one of Billy's favourite albums - ‘Guppy' by ‘Charly Bliss'. An album that Billy dubs perfect. Will Dave agree? Either way - You all should check out Charly Bliss, as I (Billy) firmly believe they are the greatest band of the last 5 years.

It's a bird. It's a plane.  It's the Super Guppy! Have you ever wondered type of plane can transport really huge objects like NASA's Orion spacecraft? Yep. It's the Super Guppy. We are thrilled to have Herb Baker, retired NASA business manager who worked on programs such as the Space Shuttle, the Space Station, and Orion, as well as, the Super Guppy. He's here to tell us all about this amazing aircraft. 

Are you living your happiest life personally and in business? Do you need to make some changes to be happy? On today's episode Monica speaks with Kaitlin Cuevas, the owner and founder of Think Happy, Co. Think Happy serves women who struggle with juggling ALL the things and want to create sustainable systems to help them simplify their lives AND allow them time to fill their own cup first. Kaitlin is a lover of french roast coffee, Goldendoodles, and pump-up music! She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the driver's seat of your own life. Outside of work, she's a mom to Eleanor and James, wife to Oakley, and dog-mom to Guppy.  Episode Quote: Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. ~Jim Rohn Episode Guest: Kaitlin Cuevas Website: https://thinkhappyco.com/ Email Address: kaitlin@thinkhappyco.com Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Join the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠ ⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠ Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠ Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com Who is Monica? Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration. Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group.  She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More). She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success. Have some Feedback? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends or fellow entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Become Your Own Boss!"  And, finally, please take a minute to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. This truly is what helps the podcast grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/support

Happy birthday, Guppy! We did a commentary for the awful 1992 Robin Williams movie Toys. We swear to god it's listenable without the movie, but you also can sync it up with the movie. At one point, someone hits someone's foot and it hurt a LOT even though Gary kind of implied I was being a baby about it

Today's episode is all about herding. We humans are a herding species, just like cows and sheep and guppies, and this has a big impact on our behavior. We are tribal and we look to others to help us stay safe and make good decisions. Or, at least, what our subconscious tells us is a good decision. :) This is why things like testimonials are so important.  Herding has a dedicated chapter in my first book, What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You because they are so important for businesses to understand.  The reason I chose to refresh this episode is because of the guest who is joining me this coming Friday, Nick Epley. We talk about the importance of social connection and why we often don't do the things that will help us to be happier because we perceive them as being uncomfortable or awkward or against the social norms in the moment.  In the business context, imagine how much value could come from having a simple chat with your colleagues or people at a conference. Most people probably stick to their groups where they are already comfortable and don't strike up a conversation, but what could happen if you did? There is a lot of value in breaking from the herd and having that conversation, even for less than a minute, which we will talk about more on Friday when episode 265 with Dr. Nick Epley comes out. And as you listen today, I encourage you to reflect on all the times you thought about striking up a conversation or asking a question and didn't. What aspects of herding made you feel like you shouldn't and what can you do in the future to engage with others more? It is valuable for you both professionally and personally, I promise. Show Notes: [00:39] Today's episode is all about herding. We humans are a herding species, just like cows and sheep and guppies, and this has a big impact on our behavior. [02:21] In the business context, imagine how much value could come from having a simple chat with your colleagues or people at a conference. [04:07] Humans herd in the same way as other species for most of the same reasons. The main reason animals herd is for protection.  [05:41] Herding is in our nature.  [08:02] Herding helps us learn by observation. Watching where others go and following the group keeps you safe.  [09:38] As humans have evolved, herding behavior has not always served us well. Herding is there to protect individuals, not the group or a complex society as a whole.  [11:41] We choose restaurants by online reviews and crowdedness. We think the people must know something we don't.  [12:58] People are more likely to leave tips when others have done it.   [15:51] Herding mentality is much more likely to come out when people feel vulnerable or are unsure of themselves.    [17:23] It is better to be conventionally wrong than unconventionally right.  [18:58] Studies have shown that up to 75% of participants will give an answer they know is wrong to go with the group.  [21:07] When everyone follows the herd and doesn't take the time to do their own research stocks or companies get artificially inflated by the confidence of others.   [23:42] Crypto is absolutely impacted by the herd mentality.  [24:16] Always beware if your brain is making you feel anxious to take steps and do something just because everyone is doing it or having your FOMO triggered in a way that makes you want to do less research before investing your time, energy, or other resources.   [27:48] People like to be part of the group and this is increased when the other people in the group are comparable and more like you.  [28:14] Whatever your business does, you are in the business of solving problems. The only reason people buy anything is to solve a problem.  [30:52] Being in a group makes us feel safe and happy because of this release of oxytocin. When we are not part of the group, our brains do whatever they can to get that bliss feeling back by seeking out more group relationships to help us feel safe and warm.  [33:28] while we can't change our natural tendency to herd, you do have options to change your behavior.  [34:28] Understanding what will trigger herd mentality in your customers for both good and bad can help you to message better and more effectively.  [36:52] If you really care about starting a movement, have the courage to follow and show others how to follow. When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first one to stand up and join in.  [37:09] Melina's closing thoughts [40:52] Be thoughtful with the numbers you put out into the world, and consider the herding implications for what you want people to do in the long run. [41:59] Consider how social norms and herding instincts may keep you from having conversations with other people.  Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Influence, by Robert Cialdini What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer How Customers Think, by Gerald Zaltman The Power of Us, by Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer You Have More Influence Than You Think, by Vanessa Bohns Top Recommended Next Episode: Social Proof (ep 87) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Framing (ep 16) Priming (episode 18) Get Your D.O.S.E. of Brain Chemicals (ep 123) Dr. Robert Cialdini and the (Now!) 7 Principles of Persuasion (ep 157) Unity (ep 216) The Power of Us with Dr. Dominic Packer (ep 178) You Have More Influence Than You Think, Vanessa Bohns (ep 197) Unlocking The Secrets Of The Brain (ep 1) Unlocking the Power of Numbers (ep 17) Availability Bias (ep 15) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter  Poll: Despite Record Turnout, 80 Million Americans Didn't Vote. Here's Why 6 in 10 Americans don't have $500 in savings Presidential Election Voting  Human Herding: How People are Like Guppies The Unwisdom of Crowds Herding, social influence and economic decision-making: socio-psychological and neuroscientific analyses Herd behavior in consumers' adoption of online reviews Which restaurant should I choose? Herd behavior in the restaurant industry Watch These Awkward Elevator Rides From an Old Episode of Candid Camera Herding Behavior in Social Media Networks in China Herd Instinct Warren Buffett explains one thing people still don't understand about bitcoin Herding behavior in cryptocurrency markets Science Of Persuasion Oxytocin The Brain and the Herd Mentality How to Start a Movement Derek Sivers

This week's episodes: Tooth And Nail, Binge Eater, Guppy's Eye, and Crystal Key.