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Last time we spoke about the battle of Malacca strait. In the intense Battle of the Malacca Strait, Japanese forces undertook a desperate evacuation amidst relentless attacks by the Allies. After suffering heavy casualties from previous confrontations, the Japanese regrouped and attempted to maintain their defensive positions. However, under the pressure of determined Allied assaults and strategic maneuvers, they faced increasingly fierce resistance. As the Allies advanced, they successfully overwhelmed Japanese defenses, leading to significant losses for the opposing forces. The battle transformed into a pivotal moment in the Pacific War as Japanese resistance crumbled, ultimately shifting the tide toward Allied victory. This clash not only showcased the harsh realities of war but also underscored the relentless determination of both sides as they fought for dominance in the region, marking a crucial step towards the conclusion of the conflict. This episode is the Breakthrough on Okinawa 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 of mid-May, General Buckner's forces had made steady, albeit slow, progress against the determined Japanese defenders on the Shuri defensive line. On May 16, the offensive continued. Colonel Schneider's 22nd Marines and Colonel Whaling's 29th Marines launched yet another unsuccessful assault on Sugar Loaf Hill, while Colonel Snedeker's 7th Marines exhausted their strength in a failed attempt to seize Wana Ridge. To the east, Colonel Coolidge's 305th Regiment advanced 200 yards closer to Shuri. Colonel Hamilton's 307th Regiment nearly captured Flattop and Chocolate Drop Hill but was ultimately pushed back. Colonel Dill's 382nd Regiment successfully cleared Dick Hill but came under intense fire from Oboe Hill. Meanwhile, Colonel May's 383rd Regiment made only minor gains on the southeastern slopes of Conical Hill and Love Hill, even as tanks broke through toward Yonabaru for the first time. The following day, the 383rd Regiment maintained pressure on Conical and Love Hills, prompting General Bradley to commit part of Colonel Halloran's 381st Regiment to the attack. To the west, the 382nd Regiment staged a hard-fought advance of 200 yards but was unable to capture Oboe Hill.  Slowly the 77th Division forces between Flattop and Route 5 were reducing enemy positions bearing on the area in front of the 307th Infantry. By 17 May this progress began to show in the advances of the foot troops around Chocolate Drop. Covered by company heavy weapons out on both flanks, infantrymen worked around both sides of the hill to the huge caves on the reverse slope. Inside were 4 antitank guns, 1 field piece, 4 machine guns, 4 heavy mortars, and a American 60-mm. mortars. By nightfall the caves had been partially sealed off. During the night an enemy force launched a counterattack against the American positions around the hill but was repulsed with the loss of twenty-five Japanese killed. On the 17th another bitter struggle raged on Flattop. The struggle swayed back and forth across the narrow crest of the hill. Company K, the assaulting unit, had been reduced to fourteen infantrymen by the end of the day; finally it was forced back off the top. Tanks tried to go through the road cut between Flattop and Dick Hill, but two of them were disabled by mines, leaving the cut blocked. The road cut was later blown along its entire length by seven tons of bangalore torpedoes to remove the mines. Company E continued to push toward Ishimmi Ridge, where they faced a series of heavy Japanese counterattacks. Coolidge's 3rd Battalion and the rest of Hamilton's 2nd Battalion dug in just a few hundred yards north of Shuri and Ishimmi in the highway valley. Meanwhile, Coolidge's 1st Battalion was halted by heavy fire from 110 Meter Hill and the extensive fortress houses in Shuri's suburbs. The intense fighting had nearly depleted the 22nd Regiment, prompting General Amamiya to direct the 32nd Regiment to take over the defense of Shuri along a line extending from Ishimmi to Oboe. Meanwhile, on Wana, the 7th Marines launched a renewed attack but were once again repelled. However, the 5th Marines succeeded in advancing to Hill 55. Further west, the bulk of the 29th Marines attacked toward Half Moon Hill, successfully reaching its forward slopes but later having to withdraw to more defensive positions overnight. Whaling's 2nd Battalion also mounted relentless assaults on Sugar Loaf, each time suffering heavy losses in repelled attacks. As dusk fell, Japanese planes targeted American shipping, successfully damaging the destroyer Douglas H. Fox. On May 18, tanks played a crucial role in a successful assault on Sugar Loaf, executing a double envelopment while securing the top of the hill. The 2nd Battalion then advanced to Horseshoe Hill, while the remainder of the 29th Marines managed to secure the forward slopes of Half Moon.After a night of sporadic bombardment from enemy artillery and mortars, 3/7 again attempted to gain a foothold on Wana Ridge. During the morning supporting weapons concentrated their fire on the forward slopes and crest of the objective and at noon Company I, followed by a platoon of Company L, jumped off and fought its way to the ridge. The assault troops' gains "were measured in yards won, lost, and then won again." Finally, mounting casualties inflicted by enemy grenade and mortar fire forced Lieutenant Colonel Hurst to pull back his forward elements and consolidate his lines on positions held the previous night. On the right flank of the division front the isolated platoon from Company E of 2/5 was unsuccessful in exploiting its hold on the western slopes of Hill 55. The men were driven to cover by intense enemy fire, and tanks again had to be called upon to supply ammunition and rations to the outpost. During the morning operations the 5th Marines laid protective fire with tanks and assault guns along Wana Ridge to support 3/7's advance. At noon, under cover of this fire, Company F sent one rifle platoon and an attached platoon of engineers into Wana village to use flame throwers and demolitions against the enemy firing positions in the ruins. Numbers of grenade dischargers, machine guns, and rifles were found in Wana and the tombs behind it and destroyed. Further advance into the draw was not feasible until the 7th Marines could occupy the high ground on the eastern end of the ridge and furnish direct supporting fire to troops advancing in the draw below. At 1700 the troops were ordered to return to their lines for the night. n the center, General Bruce pressed his attack deeper into the Shuri defenses, with Coolidge's 3rd Battalion gaining 150 yards along the Ginowan-Shuri highway and Hamilton's 2nd Battalion advancing up to 300 yards toward Ishimmi, although attacks against 110 Meter Hill and Flattop failed to gain ground. On the morning of 18 May, orders were given to stay at all costs. Lieutenant Bell said firmly, "We stay." The men resigned themselves to a last-ditch stand. Their grenades exhausted and their machine guns and mortars destroyed, the remaining men salvaged every clip of ammunition from the bandoleers of the dead. Spare workable rifles were loaded and bayonets laid alongside. Enemy pressure increased steadily during the day. Some Americans were shot at close range as they darted from hole to hole to escape grenades. At one time eight knee mortars were pounding the ridge, firing in pairs. Friendly artillery could to some extent keep off the charging Japanese but seemed unable to ferret out the enemy mortars, which were well protected. The moans of wounded men, many of whom were in pitiful condition from lack of water and of medical aid, added to the strain. All canteens had been emptied the previous night. Nevertheless, battle discipline remained excellent. The worst problem concerned the replacements, who were courageous but inexperienced. Thrust suddenly into a desperate situation, some of them failed at crucial moments. One man saw two Japanese attacking a sergeant thirty feet away, but his finger froze on the trigger. Another shouted wildly for a comrade to shoot some Japanese while his own rifle lay in his hands. Another saw an enemy soldier a few yards from his hole, pulled the trigger, and discovered that he had forgotten to reload. By the end of the ordeal, however, the replacements who survived were battle-hardened veterans. During the afternoon the 307th attempted to reinforce the small group. Elements of Company C tried to cross the open ground north of Ishimmi Ridge. Only the commander and five men reached Company E. The men scrambled safely into foxholes, but the commander, shot through the head while racing toward the command post, fell dead on the parapet of the command post foxhole. Spirits rose considerably when word came later in the afternoon that a litter-bearing unit of eighty men would try to get through in the evening. Enemy fire slackened after dark, and the first of the litter bearers arrived at about 2200. They immediately started back carrying casualties. Walking wounded accompanied them. The litter bearers moved swiftly and managed to avoid being seen in the light of flares. Through splendid discipline and good luck eighteen men were carried out in two and a half hours, and others walked out. The litter teams had brought some water and ammunition and the troops drank for the first time since the day before. The second sleepless night on the ridge passed. The 382nd Regiment continued to face heavy resistance from Oboe Hill but managed to secure the road cut between Flattop and Dick Hill. Meanwhile, Halloran's 3rd Battalion could only push about 400 yards south due to the relentless mortar and small-arms fire coming from Hogback Ridge. At sea, a low-flying kamikaze aircraft struck LST-808 off Iejima, resulting in the deaths of 17 men. The following day, while the 382nd and 383rd Regiments focused on neutralizing the cave positions and gun emplacements in the uneven terrain between Conical and Dick Hills, Halloran's 3rd Battalion launched an attack to the south and west toward Sugar Hill but made little progress due to the heavy defensive fire. In the center, the 307th Regiment systematically worked to eliminate enemy firing positions on the high ground in front of them, employing every available weapon for the task. Colonel Smith's rehabilitated 306th Regiment began moving up to replace the battered 305th, with its 3rd Battalion relieving Coolidge's 3rd Battalion and portions of Hamilton's 2nd Battalion along the low ground bordering the highway to Shuri, including the isolated men at Ishimmi Ridge.  On 19 May the enemy seemed to intensify his efforts to recapture Ishimmi Ridge. The besieged troops wondered whether his supply of men and ammunition was inexhaustible. The Japanese launched several attacks which were repulsed with great difficulty. Only the support of artillery and mortars, together with self-propelled mounts firing with precision on both flanks of Ishimmi Ridge, prevented the enemy from making an attack in strength which would have overrun the American positions. One enemy attack of platoon strength was dispersed by mortar and machine-gun fire and by a four-battalion time-on-target artillery concentration. Japanese mortar fire continued to fall on Ishimmi, however, and took its toll during the day. A message arrived during the morning that Company E would be relieved that evening. By noon the radio had become so weak that further communication with the company was impossible. The day wore slowly on. By 2100 there was still no sign of the relief. Shortly afterward, however, rifle fire intensified to the rear, a sign of activity there. At 2200 Company L, 3d Battalion, 306th Infantry, arrived. The relief was carried out in pitch darkness; each member of Company E left as soon as a replacement reached his position. As the haggard survivors were about to descend the ridge at 0300, a bursting shell hit two of the newcomers; one of them had to be evacuated on a poncho. Carrying its own wounded, Company E followed a white tape to the rear and arrived safely. Of the 204 officers and men of the reinforced company that had made the night attack on Ishimmi, 156 had been killed or wounded. There were 28 privates, 1 noncommissioned officer, and 2 officers left of the original 129 members of Company E. The platoon sent in relief by Company C had gone out with 58 effectives and returned with 13. Of the 17 men in the heavy weapons section only 4 came back. Company E had spearheaded a several-hundred-yard advance toward Shuri, however, and with the help of supporting weapons had killed hundreds of Japanese around Ishimmi. The 7th Marines launched one last unsuccessful assault on Wana Ridge before being relieved by Colonel Mason's rested 1st Marines. Meanwhile, after repelling a strong night counterattack, the exhausted 29th Marines were also relieved by Colonel Shapley's reserve 4th Marines, which made additional advances alongside the 22nd Marines, now under Colonel Harold Roberts. Four new regiments had been committed over the past few days to revitalize the offensive. On May 20, Shapley's assault battalions gained more ground on Horseshoe Hill but were still unable to reach the crest of Half Moon, though they successfully repelled another strong night counterattack. To the east, Mason's 2nd Battalion advanced rapidly to the base of 110 Meter Hill and captured part of Wana Ridge, while his 3rd Battalion secured a firm hold on the northern slope. Concurrently, the 5th Marines attacked southwest along the Naha-Shuri Road and successfully captured the high ground. Meanwhile, in coordination with the 1st Marines, Coolidge's 1st Battalion and Smith's 3rd Battalion made a slow, grinding advance of about 150 yards, positioning themselves within 200 yards of the outskirts of Shuri in the highway valley. At the same time, the 382nd Regiment expanded its hold on the reverse slope of Dick Hill but remained unable to penetrate Oboe Hill. The 307th Regiment consolidated and expanded its positions around Chocolate Drop, finally seizing Flattop. Reducing the tiny hill continued to be ticklish work because enemy positions to the south still overlooked the area. The fighting was still so confused that three wounded Americans lay south of Chocolate Drop for two days before relief arrived. By that time two had died and the third was so delirious that he thought he was still fighting Japanese and had to be forcibly subdued. By 20 May the caves were completely sealed off. The enemy made a final attempt to retake Chocolate Drop, attacking in company strength, but was repelled with the loss of half his force. On the same day the 3d Battalion, using tanks, flame throwers, and demolition teams, finally secured the crest of Flattop. The final American attack started with a saturation shower of grenades. A chain of men extending from the base of Flattop passed hand grenades to the troops lined up along the crest, who threw the missiles as fast as they could pull out the pins. Having seized the advantage, the infantry moved down the reverse slope blasting caves with satchel charges and flame throwers. Tanks along the road cut accounted for many of the Japanese. BY 1545 Flattop had fallen. More than 250 enemy bodies lay on the crest and reverse slope of the hill. Further east, Halloran's 3rd Battalion made a slow but steady advance down the eastern slopes of Hogback, reaching the foot of Sugar Hill despite constant grenade duels with an enemy fighting desperately to hold every inch of ground. Additionally, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 383rd Regiment fought their way to jump-off positions within 300 yards of Love Hill, destroying enemy strongpoints that had obstructed their advance for a week. Meanwhile, back at sea, Japanese aircraft managed to damage two destroyers and three transports. The following day, the 383rd again attacked Love Hill but was ultimately forced to withdraw from its base due to fierce defensive fire. Despite this setback, May's 2nd Battalion successfully supported the 381st Regiment in clearing Hogback and pushing to the top of Sugar Hill. To the west, the 382nd advanced quickly against moderate opposition toward Oboe Hill and Hen Hill, encountering retreating enemy units moving toward the high ground at Shuri. Concurrently, the 307th pushed 350 yards south of Flattop before being halted by enemy forces at the Three Sisters, while the 306th completed the relief of the 305th, with its 3rd Battalion advancing 200 yards unopposed to the eastern slopes of 110 Meter Hill. Meanwhile, the 1st Marines continued their assault along Wana Ridge, making only limited gains at the Draw, where the 5th Marines held out and aggressively patrolled forward. The 4th Marines began their push toward the Asato River, achieving a costly advance of about 200 yards on Horseshoe. By nightfall, heavy rains began to fall, significantly impeding efforts to resupply assault troops and replenish forward ammunition dumps. Amidst this torrential downpour on May 22, Shapley's 1st and 3rd Battalions slogged through the "gooey slick mud" to reach the bank of the rain-swollen river. This prompted the Japanese to evacuate Naha and establish new defensive positions on the Kokuba Hills. To the east, the continuous rain flooded Wana Draw with mud and water, transforming it into a makeshift lake. For the next few days, General Del Valle's Marines were forced to attack without support, leading to aggressive patrolling rather than organized assaults. The prospects of success for the infantry alone, slogging through the mud without the support of other arms, were not encouraging. Tanks bogged down, helplessly mired. Amphibian tractors were unable to negotiate the morass, and front-line units, which had depended on these vehicles for carrying supplies forward in bad weather, now had to resort to hand carrying of supplies and of the wounded. These were back breaking tasks and were performed over areas swept by enemy fire. Mortar and artillery smoke was used as far as possible to give concealment for all movement. Litter cases were carried back through knee-deep mud. Living conditions of front-line troops were indescribably bad. Foxholes dug into the clay slopes caved in from the constant soaking, and, even when the sides held, the holes had to be bailed out repeatedly. Clothes and equipment and the men's bodies were wet for days. The bodies of Japanese killed at night lay outside the foxholes, decomposing under swarms of flies. Sanitation measures broke down. The troops were often hungry. Sleep was almost impossible. The strain began to take a mounting toll of men. Under these conditions the Marine attack against Wana Ridge was soon at a standstill. The action degenerated into what was called in official reports "aggressive patrolling." Despite inactivity, enemy mortar and artillery fire continued to play against the American front lines, especially at dusk and at night. In the center, Bruce's 77th Division faced similar challenges, with the 306th Regiment stalled and the 307th Regiment again unsuccessfully attacking the Three Sisters. There, Company A became isolated at the base of the forward slope of Jane Hill, nearly cut off by intense enemy mortar and machine-gun fire. For the following week, the 382nd Regiment struggled to make headway on Hen and Oboe Hills, where fierce hand-to-hand combat erupted. Similarly, all attempts by the 383rd Regiment to breach the defenses of Love Hill on the western side of Conical failed, as the 381st was also unable to make any progress against Cutaway. General Hodge had also moved General Arnold's rehabilitated 7th Division to assembly areas just north of Conical Hill to spearhead the advance toward Yonabaru and the high ground south of the village. Strengthened by 1,691 replacements and 546 men returned to duty from hospitals since it left the lines on 9 May, the 7th Division moved up to forward assembly areas just north of Conical Hill and prepared to make the dash through the corridor. At 1900 on 21 May the 184th Infantry, chosen by General Arnold to lead the way, was in place at Gaja Ridge, at the northern base of Conical. The initial move of the envelopment was to be made in the dead of the night and in stealth. General Buckner felt that "if the 7th can swing round, running the gauntlet, it may be the kill." As part of this operation, the 2nd Battalion of the 184th Regiment moved out from Gaja Ridge during the night, swiftly and silently passing through Yonabaru in the early morning hours to capture Spruce Hill and Chestnut Hill in a surprise attack. Colonel Green's 3rd Battalion then followed the 2nd Battalion through Yonabaru, but their assault on Juniper and Bamboo Hills was unsuccessful as the surprised defenders regrouped. The following day, Green's two battalions continued to push toward these initial objectives, ultimately securing a solid line that stretched from the coastline across the southern slopes of Chestnut, and then over to Juniper and Bamboo by day's end. This success allowed Colonel Finn's 32nd Regiment to pass through Yonabaru and advance westward along the Naha-Yonabaru valley to assault the enemy's western hill defenses focused around Oak Hill.On the west coast, after a successful night reconnaissance of the Asato River, the 4th Marines rapidly crossed the river under cover of smoke, beginning their advance toward a low ridge 500 yards south of the Asato. However, as previously noted, the torrential rain had turned every draw and gully into a sticky morass of knee- and thigh-deep mud in the center. The steep slopes of the hills and ridges, treacherous under the best of conditions, became virtually unassailable. Consequently, full-scale coordinated attacks had to be canceled, and only localized gains could be achieved. Despite the breakthrough in the center, the Japanese command remained concerned about the threat posed to the flanks of the Shuri bastion by American advances along both coasts. While they believed the Naha breakthrough could be contained, every available soldier was deployed to establish a defensive line stretching from the southwest slopes of Conical Hill through Yonawa to the road junction village of Chan, aiming to eliminate Arnold's spearhead that had penetrated into the Naha-Yonabaru valley. General Ushijima feared that his forces were being gradually encircled in the Shuri fortress, where they would become “easy prey” to overwhelming American firepower. In light of this situation, Ushijima began planning a withdrawal to the Chinen Peninsula or the southernmost part of the island, the Kiyamu Peninsula. This decision was met with resistance from General Fujioka, who expressed concern that thousands of severely wounded men would have to be abandoned during the retreat.  Although the holding of the heights surrounding the city had been the keystone of the Japanese preferred plan, several factors now militated against its retention. There were an estimated 50000 surviving officers and men to be crammed into a final defense zone less than a mile in diameter. Once these troops were surrounded, the Japanese believed that they would be rendered ineffectual and become "easy prey" to overwhelming American fire superiority. In addition, Japanese long-range artillery pieces, many of which were still intact, could not be effectively utilized within the limited space that would be available. The best chance of prolonging the battle for Okinawa seemed to rest in defending the Kiyamu Peninsula region which was dominated by the Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake Escarpment. Natural and artificial caves, sufficient to accommodate the whole of the surviving army, abounded in the area. The 24th Division, which had organized the terrain, had left a considerable amount of ammunition and weapons there when it moved north to the Shuri lines. The principal roads in southern Okinawa led directly to the proposed position, thus facilitating the movement of large bodies of men in the shortest possible time. These roads also gave American tanks an excellent route of advance, but only to the outposts of the defensive zone where cliffs, hills, and precipitous ridges barred the way. To add weight to his argument, General Amamiya indicated that his 24th Transport Regiment had preserved enough trucks to move the Shuri munitions reserve to the new position within five nights if weather conditions permitted. General Ushijima, after considering the respective positions of his staff and commanders, decided to order the move to Kiyamu.  Although General Suzuki preferred the Chinen Peninsula, which his brigade had fortified, most officials supported a move to the Kiyamu Peninsula, where Amamiya's 24th Division had previously established defenses in the natural and artificial caves of the Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake Escarpment. Thus, transportation of wounded personnel and munitions reserves to the south commenced at midnight on May 23, with the bulk of the 32nd Army scheduled to begin their withdrawal six days later.  On the night of 25 May, the remnants of the 62d Division were to pull out of the Shuri line and move through Tsukasan to counterattack the Americans. The relatively strong 22d Independent Infantry Battalion, which had been in reserve throughout most of the fighting in April and May, was directed to hold the Shuri front in place of the division. The orders to General Fujioka were "to annihilate the enemy rushing from the Yonabaru area." Failing this, the division was at least to stop the American advance long enough to allow the main body of the Thirty-second Army to retire. In order to gain time to organize the new positions, the holding force left on the Shuri front was to fight on until 31 May. Withdrawing units were to leave behind strong rearguards which would defend a line along the Kokuba Gawa to the hills north of Tsukasan and Chan and then south through Karadera to the east coast until the night of 2 June. Then a second line centered on Tomusu, approximately 2,000 yards farther south, would be held until the night of 4 June. By that time the Thirty-second Army would be firmly set up within its Itoman-Yunagusuku-Gushichan outpost zone. Admiral Ota's naval force was directed to hold the west flank of the withdrawal corridor and begin its own retreat when ordered by 32nd Army. During the night, Admiral Ugaki initiated his seventh mass Kikisui attack, launching 165 kamikaze aircraft that inflicted only light damage on landing craft. On May 24, while engineers constructed a bridge over the Asato River to facilitate vehicle movement, the 4th Marines suffered heavy casualties as they attempted to advance through the muddy, flooded valley and low clay hills. Simultaneously, Shepherd's Reconnaissance Company crossed the lower Asato and roamed the streets of northwestern Naha without encountering any resistance. To the east, Dill's 1st Battalion faced a brutal counterattack that inflicted significant casualties and nearly drove the Americans from Oboe Hill. Following Ushijima's directives, the 32nd and 184th Regiments began to encounter increasing resistance as they sought to expand their control over the valley and the high ground to the south. This culminated in a series of aggressive nighttime counterattacks that ultimately slowed and halted the western advance of the 7th Division. During the night, Japanese forces conducted heavy raids on American airfields at Kadena, Yontan, and Iejima. However, these attacks were merely a diversion for Operation Gi-Gou, a suicide raid against Kadena and Yontan. In this operation, twelve Ki-21 heavy bombers, carrying Giretsu Kuteitai special airborne assault troops, aimed to crash land on the airfields to deploy commandos tasked with destroying aircraft stationed there.  After the start of B-29 attacks on Tokyo from bases in the Mariana Islands, the 1st Raiding Brigade of the Teishin Shudan was ordered to form a commando unit for a "special operations" mission to attack and destroy the bombers on the Aslito Airfield on Saipan. Captain Okuyama Michiro, commander of the brigade's engineering company and trained in sabotage and demolition was selected as mission leader. He selected an additional 126 men from his own team, the 4th Company of the 1st Raiding Regiment, to form the first Giretsu Airborne Unit. It was initially organized with a command section and five platoons and one independent squad, based at the Imperial Japanese Army's air academy at Saitama. The group unit also included eight intelligence officers and two radio men from the Nakano School. Giretsu operations were to be undertaken at night, beginning with air strikes by bombers. After this, commando units would be inserted onto the target airfield by crash landing their transports. The fact that there was no provision for extraction of the strike force, along with the rejection of surrender in Japanese military doctrine at the time, meant that the Giretsu ground operations were effectively suicide attacks. Though the Saipan attack was eventually cancelled, the 6th Air Army ultimately requested the deployment of the Giretsu Special Forces to neutralize the Okinawa airfields. The 6th Air Army accordingly began preparations for the attack in early May. Led by Captain Okuyama, the raid force moved from Nishitsukuba to Kumamoto as it continued to prepare for the assault, codenamed Operation Gi-Gou. Aircraft for the raid came from the 3rd Independent Air Unit based in the vicinity of Hamamatsu. The raid force consisted of 120 commandos broken up into a headquarters section and five flights, each containing twenty men. They were to be transported by twelve Mitsubishi Ki-21s stripped of their guns and with additional forward and rear exits added to assist raiders with exiting. The timing of the raid was also meant to coincide with the withdrawal of the 32nd Army from the Shuri Line in southern Okinawa. Of the twelve bombers dispatched, four encountered engine trouble and returned to base, while three were intercepted by American night fighters en route to Okinawa. The remaining five Ki-21 bombers approached Yontan Airfield at low altitude and engaged Marine anti-aircraft gunners from the 1st Provisional Anti-aircraft Artillery Group. As a result, four of the bombers were shot down or crash-landed; however, a small number of Giretsu commandos survived this wave and commenced their mission to attack aircraft on the airfield. The fifth bomber, however, successfully evaded anti-aircraft fire and belly-landed approximately 100 meters from the control tower. About 10 commandos disembarked and attacked aircraft and air personnel with grenades. In the ensuing chaos, the Japanese commandos killed two Americans, wounded 18, destroyed nine aircraft, damaged 29 more, and set a fuel dump ablaze, destroying 70,000 gallons of aviation gasoline. After twelve hours of mayhem, however, American troops hunted down the commandos and exterminated them to a man. Despite this partial success, the Japanese operation occurred against a backdrop of heavy losses, with American fighters and anti-aircraft fire claiming a total of 150 Japanese planes on May 24. During the course of three days, Ugaki committed a total of 387 Navy planes and 174 Army planes to his kamikaze attacks, which continued through May 25. These attacks successfully sank the destroyer Bates, one transport, and one landing craft, while further damaging two destroyers, one destroyer minesweeper, one minesweeper, one transport, and one Liberty ship. On the same day, Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 57 launched its final strikes in the Okinawa area before retiring late on May 25, having completed the Royal Navy's Iceberg mission. On land, while Shepherd's Reconnaissance Company occupied the deserted ruins of Naha, the 4th Marines fought to seize Machisi Ridge and continued pushing into the eastern outskirts of Naha. However, across the remainder of the 10th Army front, assault units struggled to make progress due to the havoc wreaked by the rain and the stiffened Japanese resistance. That night, in accordance with the withdrawal plan, the 62nd Division began moving its remaining 3,000 men to counter the advance of the 7th Division, hoping to delay the American advance long enough for the main body of the 32nd Army to retreat. The arrival of additional forces on the Ozato-Mura front had little significant impact, primarily serving to strengthen the covering and holding force. On May 26, the 184th Regiment successfully cleared the Hemlock-Locust Hill Escarpment. Meanwhile, the 32nd Regiment was brought nearly to a standstill in front of the Japanese defensive line across the Yonabaru valley. Looking west, Del Valle's Marines observed large numbers of enemy troops withdrawing from Shuri and were able to pinpoint their location for naval guns, artillery, and aircraft to bombard. However, despite penetrating the Shuri defensive line on both flanks, the day yielded minimal progress. At sea, further kamikaze attacks caused damage to one destroyer, one destroyer minesweeper, and a subchaser. In total, Ugaki's raids over the past three days resulted in the deaths of 103 sailors.  Believing the fast carriers' continued value off Okinawa had become dubious, back on May 18 Mitscher had requested that TF 58 be relieved from its Okinawa station. Spruance regretfully declined. A week later an increasingly weary Mitscher reported: “For two and a half months [Task Force 58] operated daily in a 60nm square area East of Okinawa, less than 350nm from Kyushu. This was necessitated by the restricted area available and the necessity for being able to cover [the] Amami Gunto airfields, intercept air raids before they could reach Okinawa, and still furnish air support to ground forces. There was no other location from which all these things could be done.” Reflecting on the months of unrelenting stress, tedium, and fatigue, TG 58.1's screen commander, Captain Tom Hederman, signaled Rear Admiral J.J. Jocko Clark: “See Hebrews 13, verse 8.” Consulting his Bible aboard Hornet, Clark read: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Amused, Clark forwarded the verse to his entire Task Group, adding, “No disrespect intended.” Clark then signaled Mitscher, “What the hell are we doing out here, anyway?” Mitscher's response: “We are a highspeed stationary target for the Japanese air force.” Indeed, TF 58 had already suffered over 2,000 Iceberg fatalities. 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 brutal Battle of Okinawa was reaching a critical point as General Buckner's forces pressed against fierce Japanese defenses. Struggles unfolded over Sugar Loaf Hill and Wana Ridge, with Marines suffering heavy casualties but slowly gaining ground. By late May, the dire situation prompted Japanese commanders to plan a retreat to more defensible positions as American forces closed in. Despite challenging conditions, the Allies pushed forward, marking a decisive breakthrough in the Pacific War.

In this powerful and refreshingly real episode, we sit down with Ty Bradshaw—trainer, coach, and all-around motivator—to pour over what it actually takes to grow stronger in body, mind, and life. From 4:45 a.m. workouts to relationship check-ins, Ty reminds us that real growth doesn't come from shortcuts—it comes from showing up, again and again, in the messy middle. Whether he's talking fitness, faith, or family, Ty brings the kind of perspective that makes you want to pause... and then sprint forward.And as we honor Mental Health Awareness Month this May, this conversation is a timely reminder that strength isn't just physical—it's deeply emotional and relational, too.We dig into everything from the emotional weight of self-validation to why strong relationships are foundational. It's not about having it all figured out—it's about honoring the process one relationship at a time.In this episode, we get into:Why the “middle” matters The power of in-person connection in a digital worldWhy self-care, flexibility, and the occasional coffee ritual are lifelinesWhether you're building a business, a body, or a better version of yourself—this conversation will make you think, laugh, and maybe even reevaluate your morning routine. Ty doesn't just train people—he transforms perspectives. ☕ And Ty's favorite brew? He keeps it real with a French press, Summer Moon's “Half Moon” on the go, and a serious love for H-E-B's Texas Pecan blend. Now that's peak Texas energy.Find Ty at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-bradshaw-424536256 @ ty_bradshaw_coachingLink to Ty and Sharon's podcast about sex in marriage: https://youtu.be/ZSFro1FcL4M?si=crHVp4WvReTN8IUyMessage us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow follow us @counselbrew@counselbrew.bsky.social  https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us a text Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

The Jazz Session No.411 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in April 2025, featuring modern jazz from 2005, the album “Half Moon”, from vibraphonist Lalo TRACK LISTING: Late Date - Ben Webster Quintet; Groovin' High - Charlie Parker; Mean Green - Snarky Puppy; Sirabhorn - Pat Metheny; Waves - Lalo; Curiosity - Lalo; Isle of Capri - Ken Colyer ; Someday Sweetheart - The Charleston Chasers; Moanin' - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, w. Lee Morgan; Prayer for Passive Resistance - Charles Mingus; Things Ain't What They Used to Be - Dizzy Gillespie; You're My Everything - Freddie Hubbard; Disco Ears - Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, Brian Blade; Café Negro - Henry Franklin, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammed; Dreamwalker - Lalo; Tango for T.Lynn - Lalo; Maid in Mexico - Chet Baker; Trane Whistle - Eddie Lockjaw Davis Big Band; Windows - Chick Corea; Bemsha Swing - Thelonius Monk.

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OpenAI hat das nächste Ass im Ärmel und veröffentlicht die Bildgenerierung von GPT-4o – das solltet ihr auf jeden Fall ausprobieren.Aber auch Google hat ein großes neues Modell veröffentlicht mit Gemini 2.5 Pro. Es ist im Google AI Studio kostenlos zu nutzen und spielt auf vielen Benchmarks oben mit.Meta hat am Wochenende mit Llama 4 ein neues multimodales Modell vorgestellt – noch gibt es einige Fragezeichen zu klären.Halfmoon ist ein neues Bildmodell, das unter dem Radar entwickelt und veröffentlicht wurde und mit den großen Playern mithalten kann. Hier testen.Cursor wurde mit $625 Millionen und OpenAI mit $40 Milliarden ausgestattet. ChatGPT hat bereits jetzt 500 Millionen wöchentlich aktive Nutzer:innen erreicht, sodass vermutlich vor Ende des Jahres 1 Milliarde Nutzer:innen das Tool regelmäßig nutzen werden.Im Feld der Robotik ist Figure stark und zeigt ein neues Modell für humanoide Roboter.Amazon bietet nun eine API für die AI-Steuerung von Browsern an.Wer viele Daten scrapen möchte, hat nun eine schnellere und weniger RAM benötigende Alternative zu Chrome Headless mit Lightpanda. Schreibt uns! Schickt uns eure Themenwünsche und euer Feedback: podcast@programmier.barFolgt uns! Bleibt auf dem Laufenden über zukünftige Folgen und virtuelle Meetups und beteiligt euch an Community-Diskussionen. BlueskyInstagramLinkedInMeetupYouTube

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De immigratiedienst van Berlijn wil vier jonge inwoners deporteren naar hun landen van herkomst: de VS, Polen en Ierland. Dit omdat ze hebben meegedaan aan pro-Palestijnse demonstraties. Geen van de vier is veroordeeld voor een misdrijf. Het is een stap die zorgen oproept over de vrijheid van meningsuiting in Duitsland. Daarover o.a. VRT-correspondent Jeroen Reygaert.  (15:45) Muzikant in oorlogstijd Wat doe je als kunstenaar, als zich in jouw land een tragedie afspeelt? De Syrische klarinettist en componist Kinan Azmeh studeerde aan het prestigieuze Juilliard en woonde al jaren in de VS toen in zijn land de oorlog uitbrak. Hij nam zich voor niet langer van de zijlijn toe te kijken. In de bioscoop is nu de film Half Moon te zien, over het werk van Azmeh, en deze week treedt hij op in Nederland. Redacteur Djuna Kramer sprak hem. Presentatie: Tim de Wit  

33 Half Moon Street [SA] 65-05-20 02 Chips For The Fish Monge

For the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025, on The Weekly Transit, Scott explores the theme of "Compassion, Courage, and Kindness" with eight transits highlighted by the Half Moon in Cancer. After last week's intensity with Neptune entering Aries and the New Moon Solar Eclipse, this week offers a chance to acclimate to these powerful energies.Scott discusses how planets in Pisces and Aries create a metaphorical "boiling" effect that brings fears to consciousness for healing. The alignment of Mars, Saturn, and Uranus at 24° gives an opportunity to examine past wounds and revolutionize self-worth. The episode's core message is that "courage stems from self-love," encouraging listeners to release control and recognize that everything happening is meant to occur. The week culminates with supportive aspects on Sunday, April 6th, creating a healing opportunity to connect with loved ones through compassion.(23:41) Venus Retrograde Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 27° – March 27 – April 4 (Thursday – Friday) – Exact on Tuesday, April 1.February 1 – Venus Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 28°April 1 – Venus Retrograde Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 27°April 24 – Venus Conjunct the North Node in Pisces 26°(34:34) Mercury Retrograde Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 27° – March 29 – April 15 – Exact on Thursday, April 3 and Thursday, April 10.March 1 – Mercury Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 27°April 3 – Mercury Retrograde Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 27°April 10 – Mercury Conjunct the North Node in Pisces 27°(42:41) The Sun in Aries Square the Moon in Cancer 15° – Friday, April 4 at 7:15 PM PDT(52:28) Mars in Cancer Trine Saturn in Pisces 24° – March 25 – April 8 (Tuesday – Tuesday) – Exact on Friday, April 4.Mars in Cancer Sextile Uranus in Taurus 24° – March 28 – April 8 (Friday – Tuesday) – Exact on Friday, April 4.Saturn in Pisces Sextile Uranus in Taurus 24° – March 10 – April 23 (Monday – Wednesday) – Exact on Friday, April 4.(1:06:12) The Sun in Aries Sextile Jupiter in Gemini 16° – April 3 – 8 (Thursday – Tuesday) – Exact on Sunday, April 6.(1:11:30) Venus Retrograde in Pisces Trine Mars in Cancer 25° – April 2 – 8 (Wednesday – Tuesday) – Exact on Sunday, April 6.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/

Sammy and Jack take one last quick look at a disappointing defeat against Brighton at the weekend. They discuss what went wrong with the lineup and whether there is really much debate to be had over the last-minute penalty. Also, they preview Fulham's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur and predict how Silva might deal with another fixture without Sasa Lukic. Another key point of debate in the Fulham conversation is over the release of Crystal Palace tickets for the FA Cup quarter-final. Fulham fans were pleasantly surprised to see the release of reasonably-priced tickets - surely this could be a rare match to forget about ticket price debacles. However, many Putney End season ticket holders and members stand very little chance of securing a ticket due to the number of tickets initially made available to season ticket holders. Sammy and Jack look into whether this is a continued oversight on the club's part. In part two, they answer some of your listener questions. How come Fulham keep conceding from 1-0 leads? Should Fulham be looking towards signing some more American-based players?--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney--GUESTS:Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJamesJack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A nice sunny afternoon was ruined by a last-minute Joao Pedro penalty that secured Brighton a 2-1 victory over Fulham. An important fixture in the wider European discussion saw Brighton edge Fulham to snatch a handy point away from their finger tips. George is joined on the pod by Dan Cooke, Issy Barker and Jack Stroudly to run over where Fulham fell below par on Saturday afternoon. They reflect on whether Silva's decision to set-up with a back five restricted our attacking drive, only managing a goal against the run of play and from a magical Iwobi moment. Emile Smith Rowe's form remains in the conversation as his lack of progression begins to frustrate. Where does this missed opportunity for a point leave Fulham in the European picture and are we getting too ahead of ourselves in our ambition's for the team?In part two, they answer some of your listener questions. Would Godo and King have provided some youthful spark to the final stages of the game and are we seeing a Pereira redemption arc?--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney--GUESTS:George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoopsDan Cooke ➼ https://www.x.com/@DanSCooke97Isabelle Barker ➼ https://www.x.com/@IsabelleLatifaJack Stroudly ➼ https://www.x.com/@J_StruddersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brecht van Hulten praat met regisseur Frank Scheffer. Hij maakte de documentaire Half Moon over de Syrische componist en klarinettist Kinan Azmeh, die nu draait in de bioscoop. De Syrische componist en klarinettist Kinan Azmeh is door de oorlog afgesneden geraakt van zijn thuisland. Voor Kinan is het maken van muziek meer dan kunst; het is een ‘act of freedom' en een manier om culturele tradities en zijn Syrische identiteit levend te houden. Half Moon is een muzikale reis door het leven van Kinan, verweven met de complexe geschiedenis van zijn thuisland. Door muziek te maken verkent hij verlies, hoop en de verbindende kracht van muziek, terwijl hij probeert de essentie van zijn thuisland te vangen en behouden. 

Sammy and Jack look back once more to Fulham's stunning win over Manchester United at the weekend. Was it actually the most pleasant game of football to watch? Heart rates were high and nerves sickening, but the result is that Fulham are in the quarter-finals. The team now face Crystal Palace in the next round that maybe is not the neutrals first choice but will certainly be a challenge. The FA Cup has opened up with Manchester City and Preston being the standout teams from opposing ends, can Fulham take advantage?Looking forward to a trip down to the south coast, they consider whether Brighton really see Fulham as their bogey team. Fulham are unbeaten in the past 9 league fixtures against Brighton but some of those games have been gloomy. It will not be an easy match at the Amex against Hurzeler's side. In part two, they answer some of your listener questions, responding to accusations that fans are too quick to be unsatisfied with Fulham's current position in the table and recent league results.--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney--GUESTS:Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJamesJack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fulham have done it! No 1-0, no red cards but plenty of nerves. Manchester United are left smarting after Bernd Leno saves penalties from Lindelof and Zirkzee to see Fulham through to the next round of the FA Cup. Silva's side ground down a very poor Man United team through 90 minutes, extra-time and finally, penalties. George is joined by Yasmin, Elizabeth and Luke Resch, on his Fulhamish debut, to bask in the glorious sunshine that comes after beating Man United at Old Trafford. It was by no means a beautiful or entertaining game of football for the neutral but it did have Fulham fans' heartbeats sky-rocketing. Bassey's header put Fulham ahead in the final stages of the first-half but a moment of magic from Bruno Fernandes threatened to send Fulham packing. The second-half and extra-time were littered with Man United chances but Leno's heroic hand of god clinched victory for the Cottagers. In part two, they answer some of your listener questions. Is there a feeling better than this on a magnificent spring morning? Is Bernd Leno pinching Mark Schwarzer's spot for second best all time Fulham keeper? Will Sess be seen again at right-wing?--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney --GUESTS:George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoopsYasmin Mills ➼ https://x.com/yasmin_lmillsElizabeth Barnard ➼ https://www.x.com/@ESBarnard_Luke Resch ➼See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sammy James is joined by Elizabeth Barnard, both Molineux attendees, as they digest a bounce-back victory against Wolves. Tuesday night brought five changes to the starting line-up from Marco Silva, surprising and unnerving many Fulham fans. This gamble paid off after two goals from Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz. There were tears in many's eyes as Sess opened the scoring within the first minute, rolling back the years to his first stint at the club. Fulham recovered from Wolves' equaliser, stinging the home side with another early goal in the second-half from a lovely Muniz fish and chip finish. Sammy and Elizabeth discuss Marco's tactical changes and how the result provided the perfect reaction to an uncomfortable loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend. They debate whether fans were too quick to judge a poor weekend performance with the other evening's results suggesting that Fulham remain in the mix for European contention. In part two, they look forward to a looming Manchester United fixture in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Can Fulham avoid another painful 1-0 defeat and put emotional memories of previous FA Cup visits to Old Trafford aside to overcome Amorim's poor team. They answer some of your listener questions including some recent tasty Fulham statistics and why Leno has lost the captain's armband.--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney--GUESTS:Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJamesElizabeth Barnard ➼ https://www.x.com/@ESBarnard_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Collins takes the reins on the pod, joined by Fulhamish vintage, Dom, Drew and Ben Jarman. They react to a shocking 0-2 loss at home to Crystal Palace that continues Fulham's 20 years of hurt. The challenge of reaching three league wins in a row rattles on.Fulham were completely overrun in the midfield and Glasner's Crystal Palace maintained dominance to float through to a comfortable win. Fulham are in a secure position in the table but this game was a missed opportunity to continue flirting with Europe. Was this fixture an example of the squad's complacency in the league? Do Fulham need to find a plan B and react when games aren't going in their favour? How much blame can lie at Silva's door or perhaps, Robert Jones'?In part two, they look forward to a trip to Molineux, a ground Fulham haven't had a league win at since 1985. The league is looking brighter for Wolves as they begin to pull away from the bottom three so can Fulham prevent a repeat of the 1-4 defeat at the Cottage earlier in the season?--SHOW-LINKS:If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamishTickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-03-16-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney--GUESTS:Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollinsDrew Heatley ➼ https://www.x.com/@DrewHeatleyBen JarmanDom Betts ➼ https://www.x.com/@RadioBettsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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33 Half Moon Street - SA 66-01-25 (36) The Receiver of Death

This week on the podcast, we share details about our port activities in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau Bahamas. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it.In this week's LuAnna: The Podcast: We finally get to hear about Anna's directorial debut and her "Dogkey", Luisa manages to prank Hilda, a moral dilemma over being sent money by Eileen, a Quality Street deep dive and a toothpick in the bottom.Plus, a missing woman is found, we're dissecting the Pornhub top search words of last year, a couple o weirdos and a wedding dilemma. Remember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luannathepodcast@gmail.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

STARK REALITY Host JAMES DIER aka DJ $mall ¢hange is back for Episode 71/72!Aight party ppl another Stark Reality coming your way. This time we don't have to roll the red carpet too far aka downstairs to Jim's neighbor and noted record digger CHRIS BISHOP. He started the 60s music research site GarageHangover.com in 2004, which is a crazy resource on obscure garage rock records and more. In that same year Chris also began deejaying at the Local Project in LIC, followed by regular gigs at Rififi, the Tainted Lady, Magnetic Field, & Patio Bar and other various spots in NYC. He moved upstate to Hudson in 2011 and had a late night weekly on WGXC and occasional nights at the Half Moon. And is currently trying to hold this criminal administration accountable with actions to support a free Palestine. Recorded just before the election on Oct 28th, 2024. Chris and Jim align a lot on politics and records, they talk about the protests he has been a part of in Hudson and Columbia County. And they get into obscure and sought after records that have been cut and made in the Hudson Valley. The mix he provided as the accompanying set 'Kennett Sound Studio & Hudson Valley mini-mix' showcases some of those records. To hear this exclusive Stark Reality playlist, go to Episode 72 of Stark Reality. For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or live & direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann broadcasts from Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and talks about the resort and golf experience with Kevyn Cunningham, Dir. of Golf, Halfmoon Golf; Keith Stein, Dir. of Operations, Rose Hill (Cinnamon Hill and White Witch Golf); and Michael Manavian, Guest Golf Instructor at Half Moon, Certified Golf Instructor, Stack & Tilt.

Send us a textWhat happens when a charming cardigan and a Taylor Swift piece face off in a durability contest? Our latest episode captures the ups and downs of transitioning to video content on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, alongside TikTok-driven fashion finds. We share the unexpected joy of a random dog visit and our latest discoveries from the TikTok shop, including a quirky chair and some vibrant eyeshadow. Amid our journey, I even took a stab at applying for a job with Half Moon. Plus, we couldn't resist the nostalgia of those adorable Ulta mini brands, even if they're just delightful little collectibles.Ever had a crab rangoon revelation or a minor fender-bender tale to tell? We have too, and we're sharing all the laughs and lessons learned at a Target parking lot. Florida family vacations get a tech twist with TikTok obsessions, while poolside relaxation offers a serene counterbalance. And let's not forget the hilarity of spooking friends through home security cameras—the kind of moments that make every day feel like an adventure. Taylor Swift fans, we've got you covered with a concert experience recap that includes surprise songs, outfit changes, and even a hot tub viewing session in Florida. We dive into the thrill of anticipating her next move, comparing livestreams, and touching on the “hockey Swifty” controversy that rocked the fandom. With our love for Taylor's performances and the whirlwind of unexpected moments they bring, this episode is a celebration of our favorite stories and shared passions.WAWG: Website Insta Youtube TikTok Nicole: Tik Tok Insta Pinterest Brandon: Tik Tok Insta Youtube Amazon

The international break is over, and it was a pretty wild one for Fulham players - Harry Wilson shining for Wales, Raúl's resurgence for Mexico, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey getting stuck in an airport, Andreas's exceptional scissor kick for Brazil, Sasa's sad injury blow, ups and downs for Sander Berge, and a delicious assist for Timmy Castagne. It's never quiet round SW6. We look back at all that, before moving ahead with a discussion of Aston Villa's visit to the Cottage on Saturday, which will prove another tricky test against a Champions League calibre side, and then we round things off with a few questions, a look at the changes to the fixture schedule (and the parking situation at the Cottage), as well as a little quiz where Sammy tests Jack and Yasmin on the pricing for the new hospitality options in the Riverside stand. -- SHOW LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee ➼ http://nordvpn.com/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a slightly different Monday pod today for the international break. Sammy, Jack and Yasmin provide an overview of the Fulham academy's progression in the 24/25 season. They review the U21s' recent success in their PL2 campaign under Hayden Mullins. They shine a light on the much anticipated players that are knocking on the door of the first team, including Luc de Fougerolles and Callum Osmond. And finally, we learn why Josh King reserves a grievance for Jack Kelly's Nintendo skills. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Yasmin Mills ➼ https://www.x.com/@Yasmin_lmills Jack Kelly ➼ https://www.x.com/@JackellyFFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the international break and Jack & Joe are back on the podcast. Today, the boys discuss Fulham's undeserved defeat at the Etihad, and talk about a fabulous start to the season. They also preview the fixtures after the international break and discuss how Fulham can continue this fine run of form. They applaud Fulham's adaptability after summer changes, and spotlight players such as Adama Traore and Alex Iwobi. Finally, they celebrate the man at the helm, Marco Silva." -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee ➼ http://nordvpn.com/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Jack Kelly ➼ https://www.x.com/@JackellyFFC Joe Sansom ➼ https://www.x.com/@FFCJoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not every day you go to the Etihad and outplay the Champions, and while we can all be proud of our performance, it makes it all the more frustrating to come away with nothing. We praise displays across the park and revel in the assist of the year from Raul Jimenez, and discuss concerns around the quality of our finishing. In part two, we take more of a holistic look at Fulham's standard of performance under Marco Silva in recent weeks, and discuss our softness at the beginning of second halves. Finally, we enjoy the meetcute that happened across the away end at the Etihad. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Farrell Monk ➼ https://www.x.com/@FarrellMonk Elizabeth Barnard ➼ https://www.x.com/@ESBarnard_ Avais Malik ➼ https://www.x.com/@Here4TheFulham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boost Your Studio's Revenue with Retail: Insights from Be Half Moon's AndreaIn this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield chats with Andrea, founder of b,Halfmoon, about how boutique fitness studios can transform empty wall space into a thriving retail section. Andrea shares her journey from launching the beloved bMat to expanding her product line to include functional movement tools, healing crystals, and more. Whether you're new to retail or looking to refine your current offerings, this episode is packed with tips to help you curate a successful and profitable retail space in your studio. Tune in to learn how integrating retail can not only boost your revenue but also energize your community.Connect with b Halfmoon and Andrea here: @bhalfmoon_official@beingandreamckay Go to bhalfmoon.com and use coupon: SERAN5 when you order via a wholesale account!Got a question for Seran? Add it here

The Thursday Club is back to analyse what's going on with Fulham, as the club sit prettily in the Top Six after six games in the Premier League. Alright, it's early, but we're gonna take these whilst we can. Peter Rutzler joins Sammy and Jack to examine whether we think Fulham have actually firmly hit their stride yet, and have a final look at an ugly, but impressive win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Then it's onwards to the weekend, and it's nothing major - only a trip to Manchester to face Champions Manchester City at the Etihad - a team that Fulham have lost to 16 times in a row. Could this be the moment, with Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri injured - that Fulham end our Cityzen nightmare? Maybe, but probably not.  We finish with a couple of your emails, and an incredible This'll Catch On entry for Reiss Nelson from one of our favourite ever contributors. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee ➼ http://nordvpn.com/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 Sammy's Mohamed Al-Fayed Article ➼ https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2024-09-20-the-al-fayed-documentary/ -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Peter Rutzler ➼ https://www.x.com/@PeterRutzler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fulham have had many memorable trips to the City Ground in recent years - both good and bad. This game may not live long in the memory, but most importantly we came out with all three points, and we ended Nottingham Forest's unbeaten start to the season. We look back on a game with few chances which was mired in VAR controversy, and discuss key performances across the park. We also take your listener questions, including on Andersen's player of the match performance, Lukic's tenacity, and our chances against the champions next weekend. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoops Drew Heatley ➼ https://www.x.com/@DrewHeatley George Rossiter ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeRossiter8 Charlie Kipp ➼ https://www.x.com/@CharlieKipp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beating Newcastle at the weekend tipped Fulham's start to this season from decent to very good, and on the Thursday Club we wanted to dig into what we've seen so far in a bit more detail. Jack is joined by Henry Hill, broadcaster and journalist at FootballJOE, and an ardent Fulham fan, to dissect what we've seen from Marco Silva's side at the start of this new campaign.  That gives us a platform as well to answer a multitude of your questions - in regards to the role of Andreas Pereira, whether Fulham still need to dip into the market for another striker in January, what skipper Tom Cairney's position within the squad is at this point, the form of Adama Traore, how the midfield balance will work, and a whole lot more.  We finish with a look ahead to this weekend's trip to Nottingham Forest - where we have some pretty brutal memories from last season, as well as a little discussion on the FA Cup vs the Carabao Cup and the most Fulhamish moments we can remember from the past few years. " -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Henry Hill ➼ https://www.x.com/@henry_hill94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newcastle have been Fulham's bogey team for years, but today the Fulhamish team celebrate a much-needed 3-1 win against Newcastle at Craven Cottage, finally breaking the Toon hoodoo. With goals by Raul Jimenez, Emile Smith-Rowe, and Reiss Nelson, and impressive performances across the park, there's a lot to be optimistic about. In part two, we take a bunch of listener questions, including about the role of Sander Berge in this team, Raul's renaissance, and what predictions we have for the season based on what we've seen so far. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoops Dom Betts ➼ https://www.x.com/@RadioBetts Dan Cooke ➼ https://www.x.com/@DanSCooke97 Stephen Sheldrake ➼ https://www.x.com/@SMSheldrake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that's a record anyway - the longest penalty shootout in English domestic football history, and of course Fulham ended up on the wrong side of it. After a frustrating 90 minutes of action against Preston North End at Deepdale, Fulham's heavily rotated XI weren't able to find a winner, and thus ensued one of the most typical stories you could imagine.  We take a look back at the game as a whole, examining the performances of a number of players for better and for worse - Ryan Sessegnon, Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz, Tom Cairney, Harrison Reed, Sander Berge, Issa Diop, Jorge Cuenca and Steven Benda - before touching on the penalty shootout that dominated the headlines this morning for good measure.  Then we head onwards to Newcastle at the Cottage this weekend - traditionally a game we always struggle in - and take a look at what changes Marco could make, and how we can win the individual battles against a Magpies side that haven't been playing brilliantly, but keep finding results nonetheless. There's a quick email to address leadership in this group, before we finish with a special This'll Catch On written specifically about the Drama at Deepdale last night. " -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Dan Cooke ➼ https://www.x.com/@DanSCooke97 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Morris shares her journey of founding wellness brand B Yoga, now called b, halfmoon. After discovering yoga in Australia, she was inspired a few years later to create high-quality yoga mats that have become the standard in yoga communities worldwide. Andrea discusses setting clear company values and growing her brand over the past 10 years. She also shares her personal wellness routine and views on the future of the wellness industry.b, halfmoon website https://ca.bhalfmoon.com/b, halfmoon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bhalfmoon_official/Show Notes:00:30 Andrea's Personal Journey and Discovery of Yoga03:45 The Birth of B Yoga11:02 The Evolution of B Yoga and its Impact on the Yoga Community17:03 The Importance of Brand Values and Community in B Yoga's Success22:43 The Acquisition of Halfmoon28:34 The Evolution of Yoga and Wellness Industry35:19 Personal Wellness Routine and Goal SettingThe Crest is a podcast that dives into the art and science of finding product market fit. Through in-depth conversations with founders, entrepreneurs and investors, we uncover actionable insights to help you go from 0 to 1.Subscribe to The Crest on Substack, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecrestpodcast.substack.com

The discussion on this podcast should have been one only of positivity - as Fulham on Saturday were by far the better team against Julen Lopetegui's West Ham, but instead there was an air of frustration after a late lapse in concentration allowed Danny Ings to score a 94th minute equaliser. In this podcast we dissect Joachim Andersen's return, Raul's well-taken goal, Reiss Nelson's debut and of course, the game management that cost Fulham two points. We also look ahead to the Carabao Cup match against Preston North End on Tuesday. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Drew Heatley ➼ https://www.x.com/@DrewHeatley Ben Jarman Yasmin Mills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Thursday Club reconvenes as club football returns, with Sammy and Jack talking about the performances of our International Whites - including a screamer from Harry Wilson for Wales, Fulham vs Fulham as Joachim's Denmark beat Sasa's Serbia, and Josh King captaining the England U19s. We also discuss the Deadline Day activity that saw Jay Stansfield depart for Birmingham and Reiss Nelson come in on loan, as well as the club's sponsorship deal with IUX, which has been critiqued by investigative journalist Martin Calladine. Martin jumped on with our friends at Fulham Focus for a full interview, which they've kindly let us use a snippet of here, but to listen to the full podcast, which we thoroughly recommend, you can listen here. Then it's onwards to West Ham. We take a look at how the Hammers have started the season, as well as their new additions; before examining any changes Marco is likely to make ahead of this one. And finally, we finish with a couple of emails, a first This'll Catch On for Emile Smith Rowe, and a chat about the Fulham Barclaysmen of yesteryear. -- If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Joe review the draw at Portman Road and discuss Fulham's start to the Premier League season. They assess individual players and talk through the changes they'd like to see in the side. They also discuss Silva's offer from Benfica and new signing Reiss Nelson, and the transfer window as a whole. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Jack Kelly ➼ https://www.x.com/@JackellyFFC Joe Sansom ➼ https://www.x.com/@FFCJoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As ever, one of your favourite parts of the Fulhamish podcast has been ‘This'll Catch On', a weekly round-up of Fulham chant suggestions, which very rarely catch on. As ever, we've been blown away by the humour and musicality of the FFC fanbase. To honour all your submissions, we've rounded up our favourite ten entries from the past 12 months into a chart. Which song will come out on top as the best of the season? -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/1bfd8a99-ed22-4fe0-af2d-a33c55c742f6 -- GUESTS: Sammy James ➼ https://www.x.com/@MrSammyJames Jack Collins ➼ https://www.x.com/@jackjcollins George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Henry Hudson accepts a job with the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to find a route to Asia over Russia - aka the Northeast Passage. Thwarted, he heads west - to the New World - and he proceeds to be the first European to map the area around New York and the Hudson River. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always knew this would be a game that newly-promoted Ipswich would be up for, however you'd be forgiven for coming away from Portman Road with a feeling of wanting more. Overall, a draw seemed a fair result against Kieran McKenna's well-organised Tractor Boys, and a point away from home is not to be sniffed at in this league. In part one we break down the game and try to analyse what aspects of Fulham's game aren't quite clicking yet. In part two we answer some of your questions and look ahead to the international break. -- SHOW-LINKS: If you enjoy Fulhamish, please consider contributing a small amount monthly to help pay our costs. As a bonus, you receive access to our exclusive Telegram group chats where you can chat with fellow FFC fans and Fulhamish listeners ➼ https://levellr.com/communities/fulhamish Tickets for our Fulhamish Live Show at the Half-Moon ➼ https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2024-10-19-fulhamish-live-half-moon-putney -- GUESTS: George Cooper ➼ https://www.x.com/@GeorgeCoops Dan Cooke ➼ https://www.x.com/@DanSCooke97 Elizabeth Barnard ➼ https://www.x.com/@ESBarnard_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of "The Steven Shear Show" Mel and Steven share a couple things that had us bummed out (World Travelers & Billionaire Bunkers), Addressing Joe Buddens "Virgos are the Best" & the baton passing comment in regards to the never-ending Drake beef, Hookah tales and when it's the right time to stop indulging, We're watching Mr. Robot, Lebron James is acts like a douche, Pedro Pecsal I don't understand the hype, Candace Owens what did you do????, Addressing Kehlanis baby daddy woes, DJ Druski from Hot 97 needs to learn about class and timing, Examining LL Cool J in his Paradise video and the insane wardrobe, Steven gets a mention in Complex Magazine, and a nice message from Mach-Hommy. All that and more on this week's episode of The Steven Shear Show. Subscribe, leave a comment. and Enjoy. The show is also available on X: https://x.com/eyemsteve91 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyemsteve/ X: https://x.com/eyemsteve91 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eyemsteve

Open hearted communication and balance in relationships are the themes of the week, as Mercury stations direct in Leo, while Venus transits into the Sign it rules, Libra. There is tension with the end of Mercury Retrograde, as well as the Half Moon this week, but there are several transits supporting you to face these challenges. Uranus begins it's retrograde transit in Taurus, while Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, where it will remain until November 19, concluding it's transit through the Sign of the Goat until 2254. These next two and a half months of the Planet of Transformation, Pluto, transiting through the Sign of Responsibility, Capricorn, at the final degree 29°, it urging you to take by your power, claim responsibility for yourself, so you can achieve your own personal authority. (12:14) Mercury Retrograde in Leo Trine in Chiron Retrograde in Aries 23° - August 19 – September 4. This alignment occurs again three times due to the Retrograde transit of Mercury. July 18 – Mercury in Leo Trine Chiron in Aries 23° August 23 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo Trine Chiron Retrograde in Aries 23° September 2 – Mercury in Leo Trine Chiron Retrograde in Aries 22° (17:46) The Sun in Virgo Square the Moon in Gemini 3° - Monday, August 26 at 2:26 AM PDT (24:17) Venus in Virgo Trine Uranus in Taurus 27° - August 25 – 28 (Sunday – Wednesday) – Exact on Tuesday, August 27. (27:56) Mercury Direct in Leo 21°25' – Wednesday, August 28. July 16 – Mercury Entered its Retrograde Shadow in Leo 21°25' August 4 – Mercury Retrograde in Virgo 4°6' August 28 – Mercury Direct in Leo 21°25' September 11 – Mercury Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Virgo 4°6'   (31:04) Venus in Virgo Opposite Neptune Retrograde in Pisces 29° - August 26 – 29 (Monday – Thursday) – Exact on Wednesday, August 28. This is the last time Venus in Virgo will be Opposing Neptune in Pisces until July 2126. Below are the degrees and dates that Venus in Virgo Opposed Neptune in Pisces since Neptune arrived in Pisces in 2012. 0° on October 3, 2012 4° on July 26, 2013 5° on September 10, 2014 7° on October 16, 2025 11° on August 14, 2016 12° on September 29, 2017 16° on July 24, 2018 17° on September 4, 2019 18° on October 18, 2020 22° on August 9, 2021 23° on September 24, 2022 25° on November 3, 2023 29° on August 28, 2024 (48:11) Venus in Libra Trine Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius 0° - August 28 – 31 (Wednesday - Saturday) – Exact on Thursday, August 29. Venus in Libra - August 29 - September 22, 2024 Dates of last two times Venus transited through Libra are below. November 8 - December 4, 2023 September 29 - October 23, 2022   (59:30) Uranus Retrograde in Taurus 27°15' - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - January 30, 2025. May 15, 2024 – Uranus Enters its Retrograde Shadow in Taurus 23°15' September 1, 2024 – Uranus Retrograde Taurus 27°15' January 30, 2025 – Uranus Direct in Taurus 23°15' May 17, 2025 – Uranus Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Taurus 27°15' Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn 29° - September 1 – November 19, 2024. Pluto transited through Capricorn January 25 – June 13, 2008 November 26, 2008 – March 23, 2023 June 11, 2023 – January 20, 2024 September 1 – November 19, 2024   Next time Pluto will transit through Capricorn begins on February 27, 2254. Sign up for Gabriella's newsletter at https://gabrielladurso.com/contact Listen to Emotion by Samantha Sang and the Bee Gees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_wTZjo9azk Listen to Wake Me Up by Wham! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIgZ7gMze7A Listen to As It Was by Harry Styles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5v3kku4y6Q Check out Scott's conversation with Jackie Hanzl on the Wizard of Oz. https://youtu.be/HcfFQ1O1WXk?si=vHEDdkNMYFI7E0dX Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theweeklytransit/support Scott - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/ Gabriella - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gabrielladurso.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theweeklytransit/support

For ep. 67 I am hanging out at Hank Hudson Brewing Co. and chatting with co-founders/brewers Darren Van Heusen and Chris Crounse. Located at The Fairways of Halfmoon golf course, and open since 2016, we set up shop in the beautiful taproom overlooking the golf course and chat about how the teachers got into brewing, drawing inspiration from English pubs, establishing their brand, the challenges, and of course some of their beers. Enjoy!

The week kicks off with the Half Moon in Scorpio, creating tension which urges you to open your heart to express the darker, more secretive parts of yourself. Mercury transits back into Leo encouraging you to speak and listen from your heart. Several other transits this week are also encouraging you to listen, learn, and connect, in order to expand your mind. Values may be threatened, but rather than fret or avoid, an open heart builds strength within. (1:15) The Sun in Leo Square the Moon in Scorpio 20° - August 12 at 8:19 AM PDT. (7:07) Mercury Retrograde in Leo 29° - August 14 – September 8. Previous transit of Mercury through Leo: July 2 - 25, 2024 July 10- 28, 2023 July 19 - August 3, 2022 (14:29) Mars Conjunct Jupiter in Gemini 16° - August 9 - 18 (Friday - Sunday) - Exact on Wednesday, August 14. (19:41) The Sun in Leo Trine Chiron Retrograde in Aries 23° - August 13 - 17 (Tuesday - Saturday) - Exact on Thursday, August 15. (27:27) Mars in Gemini Square Saturn Retrograde in Pisces 17° - August 12 - 17 (Monday - Saturday) - Exact on Thursday, August 15. (32:00) The Sun Conjunct Mercury Retrograde in Leo Square Uranus in Taurus 26° - August 17 - 20 (Saturday - Tuesday) - Exact on Sunday, August 18. Mercury Retrograde in Leo Square Uranus in Taurus 26° - August 15 – 19 (Thursday – Monday) – Exact on Sunday, August 18.   This alignment occurs again three times due to the Retrograde transit of Mercury.   July 21 – Mercury in Leo Square Uranus in Taurus 26° August 18 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo Square Uranus in Taurus 27° September 6 – Mercury in Leo Square Uranus Retrograde in Taurus 27° (37:50) Venus in Virgo Square Jupiter in Gemini 17° - August 17 - 20 (Saturday - Tuesday) - Exact on Sunday, August 18. (44:55) What would you suggest for someone who can't remember many details of childhood/family dynamics, but wants to do this work of inquiry? (49:43) Hello! In my last questions I was too vague! With my Mars influences and Cardinal Squares (Aries Moon/Scorpio Mars/Libra Mercury/Capricorn Rising), how can I work with those placements better? Scott - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/ Gabriella - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gabrielladurso.com/ Check out my conversation with Dallisa Hocking on the upcoming Presidential Election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwRdiom62OA Support the podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theweeklytransit/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theweeklytransit/support

With a cookie that is among the "11 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die", we talk David Maluff, co-owner of the local Alabama favorite Full Moon BBQ Restaurant. With fresh ingredients every day, giving back to the community, and a unique dessert selection, Heath and Candace learn all about this bbq treasure in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

The Sun, Mercury and Venus are active this week in Cancer making several aspects with other planets. These aspects will encourage you to reflect upon the roots of your relationships, mental process, and how you identify with you past. These cosmic frequencies are bolstered by the Half Moon in Aries which creates tension who you are today and who you were in the past, while Saturn's retrograde transit in Pisces deepens you connection to your unconscious. (14:55) Venus in Cancer Square the North Node Retrograde in Aries - June 24 - 27 (Monday - Thursday) - Exact on Wednesday, June 26. (22:01) Mercury in Cancer Trine Saturn in Pisces 19° - June 25 - 27 (Tuesday - Thursday) - Exact on Wednesday, June 26. (32:28) The Sun in Cancer Square the Moon in Aries 7° - Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:54 PM PDT. (37:12) Venus in Cancer Sextile Mars in Taurus - June 26 - 30 (Wednesday - Sunday) - Exact on Friday, June 28. (44:17) Mercury in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries 23° - June 27 - 29 (Thursday - Saturday) - Exact on Friday, June 28. (49:50) Mercury in Cancer Sextile Uranus in Taurus 25° - June 28 - 30 (Friday - Sunday) - Exact on Saturday, June 29. (1:02:14) Saturn Retrograde in Pisces 19° - June 29 - November 15. (1:14:11) Question: I have Uranus in Scorpio in my 12th House and have been called mysterious and am not intentionally being so, and I am not sure if this trait is a strength. Could you talk about this placement? Scott - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gabriella - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.innervisionpsychotherapy.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theweeklytransit/support

Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Now that the 2024 Summer Reading Guide is set, Sarah welcomes heavier and more literary books. Catherine is leaning into several themes with books covering 4 decades. With a clean split of 3 new or debut authors and 3 repeat authors, Catherine is trying for more wins this season. Kick back with several summer picks that are 450+ pages. Sarah's choices feature a wide variety of topics with 2 debuts and 4 returning authors. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks 5 stars! Plus, listen in to hear their #1 picks for the summer season. Summer 2024 Book Preview [2:49] June Sarah's Picks Fire Exit by Morgan Talty (June 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:28] Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (June 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[9:05] What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris (June 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59] Catherine's Picks Swift River by Essie Chambers (June 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:44] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo (June 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:34] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (June 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] How the Light Gets In by Joyce Maynard (June 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:31]  Other Books Mentioned The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters [3:33] Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty [3:52] Real Americans by Rachel Khong [9:31] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [9:41] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [12:10] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [12:11] The Hop by Diana Clarke [13:26] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [14:42] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [18:16] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris [18:21] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker [22:38] Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra [23:10] At Home in the World by Joyce Maynard (memoir published in 1998) [32:29] July Sarah's Picks The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:12]  The World After Alice by Lauren Aliza Green (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:17] Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (July 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:00] Catherine's Picks The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:28] The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:11]  Other Books Mentioned Long Bright River by Liz Moore [25:22] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai [28:56] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead [34:09] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [34:23] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [34:46] A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella [35:37] Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close [36:26] Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal [36:29] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane [36:45] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [38:53] The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali [42:31]