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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 12:18

37: Chapter 37. The Thunder Builds Up Scripted by John Ruths and Newell Fisher This is the second of the thunder chapters and has a lot of back and forth setting changes, which keep the reader well informed and stimulate the building tension. The pre-chapter quote is from Uncle Remus.  It is spoken in Joel Chandler Harris's portrayal of African-American Vernacular English. The proverb, in standard American and British English, says "You can hide the fire, but what are you going to do with the smoke?" The quote is a clear reference to the secretive activities of Bigwig, the does, and eventually Blackavar who are also in the know.  Chapter 36 ends with Woundwort interrupting Bigwig just as the escape is about to begin.  Bigwig controls his emotions as he is asked many questions. The nature of these tell us that information is being brought to Woundwort.  Woundwort is starting to add things up. Bigwig was the rabbit who, albeit accidentally, got Mallow killed by a fox. He was recognised by Groundsel. The fact that Bigwig didn't mention this is clearly suspicious to Woundwort. Woundwort shares that he is aware of a band of rabbits on the far side of the Iron Road. He directly asks if Bigwig was with this group, forcing Bigwig to deny it. Then he is quizzed about the 'white bird' he was seen near, who was Kehaar, and simply says he's never been harmed by one of them before. As a parting shot, Woundwort asks about his meeting with Hyzenthlay ask him to keep an eye on her. It is intriguing to wonder if there is any chance that Woundwort might have put them all these pieces together eventually to guess their plan. Given the way he is fooled in the next chapter, it is easy to think not. This, for Bigwig, is a very dangerous moment but, overall, Bigwig gets through yet another social encounter in Efrafa.  At this point, he must feel somewhat emboldened. But the escape is over for now. He checks on Blackavar and deliberately knocks into one of the guards and even verbally dresses him down. The scene now moves to the little patrol-base like location where the rest of our heroes are, near the  river, and opens with Hazel.  Kehaar flies in and Hazel questions him about some important details that he's apparently repeated before.  Hazel is nervous.  What is certain is that the escape attempt is off for now and that their escape plan location at the railway arch, which is far nearer Efrafa, needs to change back to the river right away. We now cut back to Bigwig who is with Hyzenthlay. The signs of the stress he's been carrying is really starting to show and he's shaking. Hyzenthlay makes Bigwig even more nervous when she asks if it's possible to get away that evening.  She then relates that it's even possible that there could be a doe spy amongst the group she's spoken to.  If he lost his nerve and made a quick escape with just the ringleaders he would be seen as having failed, no matter what he had been through.  It is now the next morning and Bigwig's own common sense keeps him from panicking when he finds that Hyzenthlay is not there. It's quiet right now due to the building weather system overhead.  He hears Blackavar being brought up the run, who looks more pitiful than before if that's possible.  Chervil arrives and even he, as the mark's captain, seems subdued.  Nelthilta makes an unwise comment to him about a possible "surprise" coming up and that rabbits might be able to fly away.  Soon after they're outside, Bigwig plays a trick that El-ahrairah would really approve of.  Bigwig cleverly fools Chervil with a fake charm, consisting of a dance and a poem, while simultaneously giving Kehaar vital information about returning that night.     Some time later, Bigwig chances upon Blackavar. He uses this private moment to tell Blackavar the plan. This chapter reminds us just how intelligent and brave Bigwig can be under pressure. He goes to his burrow and sleeps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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36: Chapter 36. Approaching Thunder

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 9:26

36: Chapter 36. Approaching Thunder Scripted by John Ruths and Newell Fisher The quotation at the start of the chapter is from a british music hall song, probably 19th Century in origin. This is a fairly short chapter but one in which a lot happens. This is the first of the three "thunder" chapters, in which the weather and the escape from Efrafa parallel one another.    Right in the beginning, Bigwig is woken up for duty by Avens.  A reminder of the structure in Efrafa and that the rabbits in the Owsla tend to follow this structure.  We learn, at least in moments of stress, that Bigwig talks in his sleep and mentioned Fiver by name. It is a tense moment but no more comes of it and the conversation between him and Avens quickly takes another tone.  The weather seems a more up to the moment topic. Unless the weather has actually turned bad, there's no sense in trying to deviate from Efrafan ways. Thundery weather is approaching but Chervil thinks it'll be some time before it breaks.  When Bigwig is together with both Avens and Chervil, Avens makes a somewhat backhanded comment about Bigwig having to be woken up.   Bigwig is then questioned about Hyzenthlay being in his burrow during the previous evening. During this conversation we also learn the Lapine word for a doe: Marli, as Hyzenthlay is described as the "Marli tharn", a term Adams translates, in this context, as meaning "forlorn maiden". Once he's outside, Bigwig immediately takes to looking at the terrain, routes to take, how to get Blackavar out, and he wonders if he is in a place where Kehaar can observe him.  Bigwig certainly has a presence of mind!  As it turns out, Kehaar is already on station and was ready to see Bigwig at the earliest possibility. Thick as thieves, they work their way towards one another.  This is like two Soldiers that know what to do and just immediately go about it as if it were rehearsed.   Bigwig and Kehaar have an effective exchange.  Bigwig can now relay instructions of their still developing plan and all of these modifications are Bigwig's. He tells Kehaar that they will escape at silflay that evening. Bigwig will lead the does to the archway on the Iron Road, where he wants to meet up with the WD rabbits. He also gives Kehaar clear instructions about attacking the sentries as soon as he sees Bigwig go back underground. This, we know, will be to rescue Blackavar. Soon, Chervil heads their way and Kehaar flies away.  Bigwig must once again play his espionage role.  He tells Chervil that, no, he's not afraid of birds like this and then cuffs Chervil as a part of his answer why.  An amazing thing for a rabbit to do to his Owsla Captain but this is Bigwig that we are talking about.   Chervil makes it clear that this little incident with the white bird will be reported and he leaves Bigwig and Avens to handle the Mark.  Bigwig is able to get over to Hyzenthlay and Thethuthinnang and provides updates, following up his instruction to Kehaar about attacking the sentries with one to them to run as soon as they see him bring Blackavar out, as the sentries will be running for cover.   He shows them the distant railway arch and reassures them of his ability to deal with Captain Campion, should they meet him.  The Mark go back inside and Blackavar is also taken underground.  Bigwig gets around the warren and once again shows his presence of mind by asking Chervil if it's okay to visit another Mark. He listens to officers of the Left Flank Mark and sees that, in this area, this group shares a larger single burrow.  He departs after hearing some stories, goes back to his burrow, and rests until it's time to silflay again.   Bigwig sees Hyzenthlay and Thethuthinnang go above ground, sees Blackavar, and also observes Kehaar flying. Everything is in place. And then, just as he's ready to start the escape, he hears a voice behind him. It is General Woundwort, who wants a word with him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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35: Chapter 35. Groping

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 13:11

35: Chapter 35. Groping Scripted by John Ruths and Newell Fisher. The pre-chapter quote is interesting and taken from a much longer Samuel Johnson quote that is really a prayer. Later on, Bigwig does hear from a supernatural voice that is either El-ahrairah or, possibly, Frith. This chapter opens with Bigwig and some on-the-job training being administered by Chervil and Avens. Even burying hraka is mandatory. Hraka is typically buried by rabbits being punished. You can always find those and this comment by Chervil gives you an idea of just what this place is like. From Avens he also hears an account, from an Efrafan point of view, of the escape of a group of "hlessil". We know these rabbits to have been Holly and his fellow emissaries. Avens also lets Bigwig know that the General is likely to want to take him out on Wide Patrol in person before too long. And good luck to him. He soon encounters Blackavar for the first time and we also see the word "Owslafa", a word meaning an elite section of an Owsla. Bigwig's logic tells him that this must be some scarred veteran which has earned him an escort. How wrong he is. The escort is simply because poor Blackavar is basically just a prisoner and no more. Blackberry had advised Bigwig to be on the lookout for any signs of disaffection and soon he encounters some of the insurgency, or discontented does, in this mark. We learn that Owsla members can have does whenever they like. It seems that issues of consent do not matter when it comes to the Owsla. Bigwig decides that if he escapes, Blackavar will come along. He notices that among a group of does, one of them has the attention of the others. She is reciting a very depressing poem about never being to be go outside, choosing a mate, or feeling the wind blow again. We are introduced to Hyzenthlay at last. The doe who explained Efrafa to Holly before he escaped. We learn, from Marjoram, what happened with Blackavar that got his ears all torn up as they are. Marjoram doesn't even seem to realise that Bigwig is a newcomer. This could work to his advantage. He also learns, from Captain Campion, that the Efrafans, indeed, do not like to go beyond the Iron Road and that he will be going on Wide Patrol as soon as his Mark are off Dawn and Evening silflay. Bigwig feigns enthusiasm. Soon Bigwig thinks about sharing some information with Hyzelthlay. He has her summoned to his burrow, on a pretext of wanting to mate with her. She's naturally hesitant to trust Bigwig. We soon learn that she has visions like Fiver's. It is because of this ability that she soon knows to trust Bigwig. Soon we learn that the violent escape attempt that earned Blackavar his punishment ties right in with Hyzenthlay and their recent attempts to leave Efrafa. The does who asked to leave Efrafa were split up between marks. But Hyzenthlay and Thethutinnang, the two main ringleaders, were kept together, which made little sense. But in Efrafa that doesn't matter, as long as the order was fulfilled. Bigwig and Hyzenthlay begin to plan their future escape. Hyzenthlay and Thethuthinnang will select the does who will escape, while Bigwig will focus on the actual mechanics of that escape. Bigwig explains that the best time for the escape to happen would be at sunset and that this should happen as soon as possible. He also tells Hyzenthlay about Kehaar. Their Mark is due to lose evening silflay in a couple of days time. This gives the plan far more urgency. Bigwig decides that they must therefore escape on the following evening. And that Blackavar will be coming with them. It's clear that Bigwig has serendipitously happened upon someone he can work with. Once Hyzenthlay departs, Bigwig manages to doze and has some menacing dreams before drifting off into a deep sleep. Vocab: Owslafa: An elite section of an Owsla, as opposed to simply the Captain, or captains. A term we only encounter in Efrafa. Thethuthinnang: Movement-of-leaves. A name for a doe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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La Playade n°49 du 26/10/21 - La Playade #49 (Octobre 2021) Tails of Iron, Road 96, Insurmountable, TOEM...

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 108:57

La Playade ( laplayade.fr ) Podcast jeux vidéo et arts numériques. Ce mois-ci miaule à vos oreilles un épisode de La Playade automnal et guilleret ! Simon crafte à tout-va dans les vastes contrées de New World, Aurélie fait du stop pour embarquer à bord de Road 96, Ariane s'attaque aux sommets d'Insurmountable et Bénédicte dissèque rats et grenouilles à la hache dans Tails of Iron. Pendant ce temps, François hésite entre ambitions spatiales avec Jett: The Far Shore et photos choubis avec TOEM. Une écoute plus satisfaisante qu'un tas de feuilles mortes qui crisse sous le pied. 0.04.53 Tour des News 0.18.48 New World 0.34.07 Road 96 0.49.25 Tails of Iron 0.56.35 Jett: The Far Shore 1.07.39 TOEM 1.16.10 Insurmountable 1.28.08 Snack (The Get Out Kids / Lyla and The Shadow of War / Before Your Eyes) 1.38.30 Quartiers libres 1.47.22 « Feet Don't Fail Me Now » par Joy Crookes (© 2021 [SME] BMG Rights Management) Tous les liens des sujets de l'émission sont sur laplayade.fr Vous y retrouverez aussi toutes nos vidéos et interviews comme sur notre chaine Youtube : urlz.fr/8ber Réagissez, commentez, partagez : iTunes : urlz.fr/8Eqs Twitter : @laplayade_pod Discord : discord.gg/WyGNk8qY5r Facebook : podcastlaplayade Instagram : la_playade Fresh : urlz.fr/9RJe

La Playade #49 (Octobre 2021) Tails of Iron, Road 96, Insurmountable, TOEM...

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 108:56

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Shrimp Alone...In The Dark, Coffee Regular Ep. 127

Coffee Regular

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 50:57

Today we sip the Original Coffee and talk about books. Our coffee is Djimma from Importin' Joe's and it is in fact the OG Coffee Bean that started it all. It is delicious. The books we get into are Donald Duk by Frank Chin, The Chinese and the Iron Road, and Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin. We are on today folks. Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Importin' Joe's https://importinjoes.com/ CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: https://www.thetranquilitycafe.com/ CHECK OUT THE LEGION PROJECT AT: https://thelegionproject.com/ CHECK US OUT ON: SHOPIFY: https://coffee-regular-podcast.myshopify.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZhSOy5oDAHOAm4ggUdL2V?si=5DBsXhK3R2ufSMgpgtFGng iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-regular/id1460681914 PODBEAN AT: https://coffeeregularshow.podbean.com FACEBOOK AT: Coffee Regular Podcast INSTAGRAM AT: @coffeeregularpodcast

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34: Chapter 34. General Woundwort

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 9:25

34: Chapter 34. General Woundwort The opening quotation is by the Prussian military tactician Carl von Clausewitz. It refers to the importance of a strong leader in any military enterprise. Because that is exactly what Efrafa is really. For the first time, we join General Woundwort in the present. We learn, almost straight away, about how hard Woundwort's life has been. Having seen his mother killed by a weasel in front of him, his rescue by the schoolmaster results in his almost killing his cat, when it tries tormenting him. Soon Woundwort escapes from the hutch he is kept in, survives on his own in the wild with no apparent problems, then forces his way into a warren, taking it over and killing the former Chief Rabbit and another rival. He departs the warren that he took over and already recognizes that he needs a bigger, better place to grow his powerbase. Wouldwort basically founded Efrafa with pretty minimal experience. He turns out to be a leader to be both feared and looked up to. He believes in the strength of numbers, forcing those attempting to leave to come back, which is seemingly unusual in the world of rabbits. He is intelligent, cunning, determined, and recognises talent. He exploits all of these things and selects rabbits for the Council based on what they can do for the warren. And he's also created a tiered social system where the best rabbits will likely be motivated for some upward mobility. Good ideas continue to surface and this is how Wide Patrols come into being. You could say that loyalty and fear are his main two methods. But where loyalty ends, fear will also do the job. Really, Woundwort's and the Council's initial ideas worked well and helped lead them to where they are now. But Efrafa is now overcrowded, as a result of his obsession with strength in numbers. Individual freedoms are traded for security, as happens in human societies all the time. This does nothing good for morale among the rank and file, and especially the does, who don't really get the social benefits that the Owsla, Council, and Owslafa, or Council Police, benefit from. Additionally, the Owsla are not, now, enjoying their normal prestige and there is a shortage of rabbits who might fill in. This is primarily because the tiered social system of Efrafa is also breaking down. Lack of freedom tends not to produce people with initiative. Yet this is exactly the trait that is needed for new recruits capable of getting into the Owsla. To make things even worse, the getaway of the WD Party, and the recent death of an Owsla Captain, due to Bigwig's actions with a fox, have made things worse. Woundwort knows that there is a large band of rabbits out there but beyond the Iron Road. So, our heroes are now a big issue for Woundwort and he has very limited information on them. He's not used to this. And then a stranger arrives, who we know to be Bigwig. Interestingly, I think that, in all his dealings with Efrafa, he is referred to as Thlayli, his name in Lapine. To rabbits in the story, this distinction would not exist, but it is an interesting subtlety for the reader. We are now well into the chapter, and we ended the last one with Bigwig heading out, so his re-introduction to the reader in this way is nicely done. During this chapter we are told none of Bigwig's internal monologue, Only Woundwort's. Bigwig is allowed to remain a mystery for just this one chapter. The Efrafans are somewhat, almost comically, taken aback. Here comes this sizable buck with a few battle scars who WANTS to join Efrafa. Bigwig almost has the Efrafans over a barrel. Of course they're going to take him! What they don't know yet is that Thlayli is here to work from the inside and take away as many does as he can. He's not only a spy, but a spy on a mission! The chapter ends with Bigwig having just received his scratch to join him to the Near Hind Mark within the warren. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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32: Chapter 32. Across the Iron Road

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 7:16

32: Chapter 32. Across the Iron Road The opening quote is another one in French. John Ruths has helped me out here. He says the translation is: "Spirit of rivalry and misunderstanding which more than once preserved the English army from defeat." The person quoted is General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, a French officer in the revolution and Napoleonic Wars. The backhanded compliment towards their historical enemy, the English, is both funny and interesting. Basically implying that an army where there is a little chaos and dissent can have an advantage. During the last chapter, Pipkin excused himself because he found the story of the Black Rabbit too frightening. Because he excused himself he was able to spot the Fox approaching them at the end of the Chapter. This chapter opens with an explanation of how rare encounters between rabbits and foxes are. The only hope a fox has is to sneak up on them downwind. So Pipkins spotting this fox is very lucky. Hazel also realises that Fiver probably used Pipkin's fear as an excuse to act as a sentry. Yet again his instincts preserve the group. Hazel sensibly observes the Fox, while planning what to do next. Suddenly a rabbit pushes past him out into the open. Fiver says it was Bigwig, who they then watch deliberately draw the fox away from the group by pretending to limp away from them. This was completely unnecessary and Hazel feels very angry. As Bigwig and the Fox disappear into undergrowth, they hear the squeal of a rabbit and immediately conclude that Bigwig has been killed by it. Suddenly he reappears and runs towards them fast. He is unharmed. A very angry Hazel begins to round on Bigwig before Fiver points out that the group are very stressed and need to get away. Hazel takes his advice. They cross the road into more open farmland beyond, where they make good progress. As soon as they stop, Hazel has a conversation with Bigwig. Hazel tells Bigwig how angry he is and asks him to explain himself. Bigwig says that he was feeling tense, though the source of his tension is kept from the reader for now, and felt he had to do something such as run a risk. And it worked. He explains the rabbit that cried out by saying that, as he made away from the fox, he bumped into a group of large rabbits, who tried to stop him going any further. As he broke free he heard squealing and concluded that the Fox must have got one of them. This is the death of Mallow, member of the Efrafan Owsla, that we learn about in chapter 37. For Bigwig had bumped into a wide Patrol. How much more luck are the rabbits of Watership Down going to have to rely on? First they narrowly avoid an encounter with a fox, then that same Fox saves them from an Efrafan Wide-Patrol that was tracking them. And that only happens because one of the group does something stupid. Maybe they ARE under the protection of Frith? Silver comes up to Bigwig and Hazel to say that he's realised are closer to Efrafa than he thought. They need to go. Hazel says he wants to skirt around Efrafa and cross the Iron Road. This next part of the journey takes place during a moonlit night, and Adams embellishes it's description with the sounds downland Birds that they Encounter during it. Eventually, as morning approaches, Silver thinks they are near the Iron Road. Here, rather than being at the top of a bank it is in a cutting. They cross it and rest in the field beyond where they are met by Kehaar. They are exhausted but he warns them that another Wide-Patrol is tracking them and they need to go immediately. Again, having aerial reconnaissance proves crucial for the group. They take cover among some trees. Kehaar says that they moved just in time, as the Wide Patrol turned back as it reached the Iron Road. He keeps watch as the rabbits sleep and the day grows hot. 32.3 Next Episode Next time the rabbits reach the River Test, where they have an idea...and Bigwig goes to Efrafa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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29: Death in Watership Down

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 11:29

29: Death in Watership Down This episode is dedicated to Elli 29.1 Burrowkeeping The theme of this episode has kind of been dictated by events. Last Friday, one of our cats was killed on a road near where we live. So...on the principle that, if life gives you lemons, you should probably make lemonade, death in WD will now be the theme of this episode, as a tribute to our Elli cat. 29.2 The death-toll of the book Death is an unavoidable part of WD. It even has a specific character dedicated to it. Yet there are very few direct references to deaths in the book. There is a brief reference to the possible death of Strawberry's mate Nildro-hain in Chapter 17. The Shining Wire. The named death-toll at Sandleford, and during Holly and Bluebell's terrible journey to WD, is Scabious, Celandine, Toadflax and Pimpernel. The escape of Holly's mission to Efrafa, in Chapter 27, leads to the death of Captain Charlock on the Iron Road. We only learn this from Hyzenthlay in Chapter 35. Then, in Chapter 32, during the expedition to Efrafa, Bigwig leads a fox onto an Efrafan wide-patrol. We later learn, from Woundwort in Chapter 37, that this lead to the death of Mallow. I think I am right in saying that the first direct contemporaneous reference to a death in WD is that of the doe Thrayonlosa at the beginning of Chapter 40. The Way Back. Even at the climax of the book, at the conclusion of the siege of WD, there is only a direct reference to the death of one Efrafan sentry at the start of Chapter 49. Hazel Comes Home. Though we should perhaps realistically conclude that Woundwort was also killed? And then there is, of course, the incredibly poignant death of the aged Hazel in the Epilogue. This gives us a verifiable book death-toll of...10. Or 11 if you accept that Woundwort wasn't actually invulnerable. Please feel free to challenge my figures. So the named death-toll of the book is: Nildro-hain Scabious Celandine Toadflax Pimpernel Captain Charlock Mallow Thrayonlosa An un-named Efrafan sentry of the Great Patrol General Woundwort Hazel Of these, 5 are killed by humans or human activity. The others are killed by other rabbits, a fox, as a result of an injury and two by a dog. Only one dies of old-age. 29.3 The death-toll of the 1978 film There is a video, on YouTube, of questionable taste, called "Watership Down (1978) Kill Count". It has to be said, though, that it is very accurate, and its total is a shocking...62 observable deaths. It misses the death of Mallow, giving a death-toll of 63...plus Woundwort, giving a final observable death-toll in the film of 64. However, the named death-toll of the 1978 film, despite its bloodthirsty nature, is a surprisingly low 3: Violet Blackavar Hazel 29.3 The Black Rabbit of Inlè The Black Rabbit of Inlè, who we will meet shortly in the book, is a fascinating mythological figure. Basically he (we have to assume his sex in historical context) is the rabbit Grim Reaper. Yet he is a bit subtler than that. In the 1978 film, Hazel seeks to make a deal with Frith, the rabbit Sun God, at the climax of the film, as he seeks to rescue the WD warren from the besieiging Efrafans. Frith responds to him directly in a very poignant moment. However, in the original book the words spoken by Frith are actually spoken by the Black Rabbit to El-ahrairah in one of the tales told by Dandelion a lot later in the story, and the Black Rabbit then takes the action necessary to save El-ahrairah's people. So he is not just an impartial taker of lives at their inevitable end. He can choose to take lives or to save them. John Ruths identifies 4 attitudes towards death in WD. First there is a kind of pragmatic callous attitude. Then there is death as a feature of fate. Then there is death as an utter pointless waste. Lastly, there is death as a noble act or sacrifice. 29.4 Next Episode Next time, we begin Part Three of the book...and the Great Raid On Efrafa begins. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/watershipdown/message

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Episode 387 - The Iron Road, Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 35:58

For our final episode in the series, we're taking a look at the demise of public rail in Japan and the privatization of JNR. What led one of Japan's biggest companies down the track (ha!) of being broken up, and where does that leave Japan's rail network today? Show notes here.

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Episode 386 - The Iron Road, Part 3

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 35:48

This week, we're talking about the rebirth of Japan's rail network in the form of Japan National Railways. Some things will stay the same (it's all the same guys in charge), some will change (a free press keeps reporting on the mistakes those guys make), and all of this will culminate in one of the most ambitious engineering projects in Japanese history: the Tokaido Shinkansen. Show notes here.

Episode 385 - The Iron Road, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 35:33

This week, we're talking about the role of rail in imperial Japan, with a particular focus on the infamous South Manchuria Railway Company. How does a rail line become key to Japan's imperial ambitions in China? Show notes here.

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Episode 384 - The Iron Road, Part 1

Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 36:00

This week, we're starting off a look at the history of rail in Japan by exploring how this revolutionary technology was introduced to the country. And once it was, how would a government obsessed with strategic infrastructure like rail manage the complexities of funding and constructing something so jaw-droppingly expensive? Show notes here.

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The Indomitable Iron Road - Part Three

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 66:37

In part three of our series the guys rip into the anatomy of these steam-powered behemoths to explore the evolution of the technology up to today’s diesel-electric locomotives. They also speak to an engineer who operates one. Kris also explains what made American train cars at odds with their European counterparts, and how they embody the very ideals of American democracy and independence. Support the show! Click HERE!

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The Indomitable Iron Road - Part Two

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 109:46

In an incredible interview the guys talk to Bob Lettenberger from the National Railroad Museum on how the Iron Road changed America and the Wild West forever. Check out the National RR Museum: Instagram On the Web And don't forget to Support the Show on Patreon!

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The Indomitable Iron Road - Part One

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 78:30

How the Iron Road changed the world forever, smashing the concepts of time, and shifting the vector and goals of human civilization forever. This is the origin of the Railroad. Click to Support the show!

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Rollin' Dice With You,Crosspaths Defiant,Black Tree Vultures RUN BACK TO THE DARK'! Single Review's

Setting The Tone

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 20:29

Rollin' Dice new Single With you RISING ROCK N ROLLERS RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM! Despatching infectious rock thrusts and engaging hooks with abundant groove and swagger, Greek rock n rollers ROLLIN' DICE have been tearing up a storm in their homeland, and now the Euro rockers are set to break out to the UK with the new album, Reroll, which is out now via Vinylstore. ROLLIN' DICE have also just released a new single and video, With You - https://youtu.be/bTK5PdSWf68 Although the early seeds of ROLLIN DICE were sown in Athens, Greece in 2011, by vocalist and guitarist Antonis Karathanasopoulos, it wasn't until 2017 that the band fully finalised and shaped their impressive sound. With a fixed line-up of John Robas (bass guitar, backing vocals), Aggelos Kalogiannis (drums) and Antonis Karathanasopoulos (vocals and guitar), ROLLIN' DICE have gained widespread recognition in Greece for their enthralling rock sound that pulls from Rush and Black Sabbath to Rival Sons and Kadavar. The trio's debut album, Way To The Sun, landed in November 2017, and Greek Metal Hammer swiftly offered the release a much deserved 8/10 review. The band diligently toured the album across Greece and opened for V.I.C. (Villagers of Ioannina City) and Nightstalker. ROLLIN' DICE played the Rockwave Festival, sharing stages with Iron Maiden, Volbeat and Tremonti. However, shortly after this career highlight, one of the band members suffered a serious health issue and all recording and touring were postponed. The emerging threesome returned to the fold this year with renewed determination and vigour. The band have now recorded and released their new album, Reroll, and the media are rapidly praising and hailing the release as the group's best work to date. The band comment about the album: “'Reroll' is about entering a new era after a turbulent period. It's a statement that, no matter what, the band is going to keep on playing and adapting to the difficulties that lay ahead by overcoming them together.” Expressing infectious groove, tantalising riffs and engrossing vocals, this album is poised to put ROLLIN' DICE on the map. https://www.facebook.com/WaytotheSun https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pKUMJLUFQ6pf58UFJo6Q3?si=QPBTERFdR9C-2sNSkvOJtQ https://www.instagram.com/rollin_dice_official/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RollinDiceTheBand My thoughts the track opens with a classic sounding riff from, a riff you would have heard back in the 70's however that's not a bad thing, it's well a well-produced clean track, I love the break down in the middle the way the band have slow donw things and then there is a euphoric guitar solo, overall, its an easy listen, I was not taken back by it, but more than happy to see what the albums sounds like. For fans of Black sabbath, Led zeplin Moving over to our next release Crosspaths new single Defiant 20 November 2020 EXCITING NEW CROSSOVER CREW DETAIL EP PLANS & ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE! Unstoppable alt-metal crew CROSTPATHS continue their ascension with the launch of their sophomore EP, Mutated, out Friday 27th November. Before then, the nu-metalcore rapscallions have just unleashed an explosive new single, Defiant check it out here Crostpaths Coming at you from Kent and born at the very end of 2018, CROSTPATHS made an early name for themselves with the release of last year's self-titled debut EP. Tracks from the record spawned radio airplay via Total Rock and Hard Rock Radio and grass roots support poured in from many quarters. Taking cues from Papa Roach, Fever 333, and Linkin Park, CROSTPATHS have managed to astutely etch fresh imprints on the nu-metalcore genre. Consisting of Ritchie Murray Jack (Lead Vox), Owain Lewis (Bass/Vox), Michael Edwards (Lead Guitars), and James Mason (Drums/Percussion), the emerging crew have recently signed to Enso Music Management and have collaborated with local artists including Dohny Jep, WeatherView and apatternimperfect to produce remixes of their self-titled EP. Recently, the band's focus has firmly shifted to their thunderous new EP, Mutated. The record is a burly slice of alternative metal infused with killer breakdowns, monstrous riffs, rampant energy, and a plethora of hooks. Lead Vocalist, Ritchie Murray Jack remarks: "We wrote this high-octane material in late 2019 with the intention of a spring release to coincide with touring. Best laid plans eh? Sonically, it's all action, but lyrically the songs reflect a rollercoaster of emotions that many will be familiar with (especially now): anger, sorrow and stubborn defiance." CROSTPATHS have a hatful of blistering singles and videos on the way and will tour the EP as soon as the world allows. Stay tuned to their social sites for constant updates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsqzJ6CH4CM&feature=youtu.be https://www.facebook.com/crostpaths https://twitter.com/crostpaths https:open.spotify.com/artist/1UyQ9Us7cR1QggBbIcxxso https://www.instagram.com/crostpaths/ my thoughts so we are quickly revisiting a band who have featured in a previous episode. back with their second track Defiant it opens with a riff that sounds remises of STATIC X Riff, Defiant is similar to Rampage that in the respect its high energy , what I really love with Definat is the melodic chorus it has a natural hook that will get stuck in your head overall I'm really enjoying what I'm hearing with Crosspaths would love to seem them live as I feel there shows are going to be of the energy and quality that of Fever 333 and linkin park so much energy and passion for fans of Linkin park,Fever 333,papa Roach. Thank you to SaN PR for sending these over. moving over to our next single this week I present Black Tree Vultures and their brand new single out now 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK out 20 November Brit hard rockers BLACK TREE VULTURES drop brand new video 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK'! This is the second single release following their September release 'The Unforeseen' from their new EP 'III' which is set for release, February 12th 2021. This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception. It takes a huge amount of bravery to discuss your mental health and openly show your underbelly. This is exactly what has been done through this single and its message will resonate with all of its listeners. The single boasts punchy riffs, crushing grooves, huge hooks and is the second installment of three singles from their upcoming EP 'III' - which will be released early next year. This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception. Having worked on their previous release with Grammy nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda, Black Tree Vultures wanted to expand on their sound and took the new EP to Spain to work along side producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios. Whilst 2020 has been a write off for some, BTV have been proactive behind the scenes signing with booking agents, Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece. They have also signed with Iron Road talent management and performed on the Iron Road live @ your social bubble event which was streamed on July 18th and was extremely successful. BTV have gone from strength to strength, gaining momentum and fans worldwide! "*Ched played this melodic baseline at practice one day and stopped me in my tracks, “What's that!?” I said. “Oh just something I had knocking around”. Despite the rest of the band thinking it wasn't very “us” I persisted and this song developed. It was the end section that made the others realise we had a good thing here.* Easily the hardest song I have ever had to write lyrically. This is the first time that we have taken a slower route with our songs and this allowed me to get my feelings down on paper more freely. This song is about my bi-polar diagnosis. With me talking to both versions of myself that I hate so much. This song is written about me, however with the idea that anyone can refer to it who may be going through something similar and can relate. The fact that I hate I'm like this, but I am going to do everything in my power to push it away and beat this illness." – Celyn Formed in early 2017 by Jonno Smyth (Drums) and Aaron ‘Ham' Hammersley (Guitar), Black Tree Vultures set out to combine their classic metal influences with a modern edge, to play to an audience ranging from seasoned metal veterans to new rock lovers. After recruiting Celyn Beynon (Vocals) to front the band, writing and recording began on their debut EP “Sanity Isn't Perfect”. This was released on BTV records via plastic head media in February 2018. The band crafted a strong live set and immediately took to the road, playing towns such as Oxford, Birmingham, Southampton & Colchester. Receiving great receptions wherever they went the band landed their first main support slot for Snakecharmer a few weeks before their debut E.P was released. Continuing to play live around the UK, Black Tree Vultures have supported the likes of Diablo Blvd, Bigfoot, and Ryders Creed. The band soon found themselves in Europe to play live in Holland, Germany and Belgium. This included a Headline spot at the Dutch festival “Wolluk-Stock”. Thanks to the support of the BTV fans, the band were voted to play at a Hard Rock Hell battle of the bands in August 2018 turning heads and securing more gigs for the future. Here they met ‘Ched' Cheeseman who, after standing in on Bass, later went on to become a full time member completing the current line-up. 2020 saw them write and record their four-track EP 'lll' which will be released February 2021 alongside producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios in Spain. They also signed up with booking agents Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece. Summer 2020, saw Black Tree Vultures sign up with Iron Road Talent management and they are already planning things behind the scenes for when live performances return! Somethings, Covid-19 just can't stop! Black Tree Vultures links below https://www.facebook.com/BlackTreeVultures/ https://www.instagram.com/blacktreevultures/?igshid=eonwpmnpqrji https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU30ayVCZ-dATTE2fw3woA https://twitter.com/BTVultures?fbclid=IwAR0EcZtI2sLA0ibSuVtzcs8CpD5zUdvt5x-1EoSoiBrTx7KV0XfyU6oEQM0 My Thoughts Run back to dark opens to a softly but lovely gentle riff, I love the delicate tones that come out of Aaron fingers, and then we have Celyn amazing soft vocals that complement the track so perfectly , Run back to dark offers the perfect blend of melody and power, the track is extremely well produced . I don't think it will be long and we will see BTV on some pretty impressive line ups. For fans of Blackstone cherry, Alter Bridge Thank you to Asteria Entertainment for sending this one over so Guys there is something here for all please go and check out all Three bands and let me know your thoughts. please like, share comment on the bands pages if you like what you're hearing. You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master. To get started the Guitar Ninja is offering 3 months for the price of 2 on membership for a limited time only hit the following link https://theguitarninja.co.uk/holidaydeals/ For more information our sponsor then hit the below links https://theguitarninja.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theguitarninja

'The Carpool Honcho' - with Dean Payn & Rory Wyatt

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 13:23

In partnership with Toyota Small Business Driver, we had a blast spending time with Colin learning some of the tools, strategies and tips he uses to optimise his life and business

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John Kosciuw from Iron Road Brewing

Luv'n the Loops

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 7:57

John knows that creating amazing dishes behind the scenes can create lasting memories for visitors. He shares his BTS encounters at Iron Road Brewing. He is the 2020 Food and Beverage BOH BOLD Award winner.

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Iron Road Brewing - Kamloops, BC

Cascadian Beer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 20:21

I've made a stop in the interior of British Columbia in a community called Kamloops. This region has seen a major boom in craft beer in recent years with a number of breweries and pub opening. One of, being Iron Road Brewing, who just celebrated their second year of operation. I sat down with one of the co-owners, Richard Phillips. Iron Road Brewing https://www.ironroadbrewing.ca/ Big thanks to the BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible. https://bcaletrail.ca Cascadian Beer Podcast Website: http://cascadian.beer Facebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeer Twitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron Johnson Recorded on location at Iron Road Brewing - Kamloops, BC Editing & mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show.

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Episode 115 - Iron Road Brewing

Pacific Beer Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 95:51

On this episode we sat down to a selection of beer from Iron Road Brewing out of Kamloops. Tune in to learn more about the brewery and beers.Podcaster Involved:Mike G of Pacific Beer ChatWarren of Fraser Mills fermentation / Whats Brewing MagazingJason Armitage of Big Ridge BrewingIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram

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Episode 110 - Iron Road Brewing

Pacific Beer Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 28:00

Mike had the pleasure of heading up to Kamloops for work recently and he stopped into Iron Road Brewing to talk about their brewery. This is a short interview but we will be drinking some of their beer on a future episode.Podcaster Involved:Mike G of Pacific Beer ChatIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram

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7: Best Job in the World? (with Will Stratford)

The Blacksmith's Pub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 37:26

Steam railways are often run by armies of volunteers, but some people can be paid for it! Today we're talking to Will Stratford, who has been working on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (often branded as 'best railway in the world') on his day-to-day experiences. Anorak Rating: 2/5 RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

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EP61 - The Iron Road with Brent Bailey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 68:12

Guest: Brent Bailey @brentbaileyforge on Instagram Summary: Brent Bailey stops by to talk about his new show coming to Vimeo, The Iron Road. As usual, we take care of business and enjoy some twists and turns along the way. Names Dropped: Geoff Feder - @federknives on Instagram ForgingMagazine.com Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

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6: 100MPH Tornado (with Huw Parker)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 22:03

In 2017, 60163 Tornado made history by being the first steam locomotive to officially hit 100mph in the UK since 1967. Huw Parker of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust tells how this came about, what it was like on the night, and what's been going on since the speed run. Anorak Rating: 2/5 RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

5: Edward Thompson, Hero or Villain? (with Simon A C Martin)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 97:28

Every story from history has its 'goodies' and 'baddies', but how much of our perception of these events is influenced by the storytellers? Today I'm joined by Simon A.C. Martin, who is working on a book about the engineer Edward Thompson, who took over from Sir Nigel Gresley as Chief Mechanical Engineer on the London and North Eastern Railway at the height of World War Two. Thompson has often been criticised for his designs and decisions, but how much of this is justified? Simon is looking to set the record straight using contemporary reference material. Anorak Rating: 4/5 RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

#189 – Mark Brownell

Stageworthy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 53:13

Mark Brownell is a Toronto-based playwright and co-artistic director of the Pea Green Theatre Group with his wife, Sue Miner.He is the author of a number of plays, including Monsieur D'Eon is a Woman, which was nominated for a Governor General's Award. His libretto for the opera Iron Road won a Dora Mavor Moore Award and he was nominated for a Dora for his 2006 play, Medici Slot Machine.Three Men on a Bike From the company that brought you the award-winning Toronto Fringe smash hit Three Men in a Boat. Based upon the further writings of Victorian author Jerome K. Jerome. Pea Green Theatre Group proudly presents Three Men on a Bike! (Being the further adventures of three Victorian gentlemen as they embark upon a disastrous bicycling trip to the continent.) Not to be missed!Three Men on a Bike Tarragon Theatre Mainspace Thu 4th Jul 6:15 pm Sat 6th Jul 10:00 pm Mon 8th Jul 8:45 Wed 10th Jul 5:45 pm Sat 13th Jul 8:00 pm Sun 14th Jul 2:00 pmDirected By: Sue Miner Adapted for the Stage By: Mark Brownell Featuring: Matt Pilipiak, Victor Pokinko and David DiFrancesco Period Costumes By: Nina Okens Period Music By: J. Rigzin Tutepeagreentheatre.comTwitter:@Montmorency3MenTickets:https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/three-men-bike

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4: US Army Transportation Corps in Europe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 21:13

WAR. Conflict is at the heart of this episode, which focuses on the US Army Transportation Corps and the War Department's railways during the build up to the invasion of Normandy in 1944, and the challenge of how to land hundreds of trains in hostile territory, ready to roll. Anorak Rating: 4/5 RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

3: Coming In, Coming Out (with Pat James)

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 27:47

Episode 3 of Railway Mania features an interview with Pat James, who came in to the hobby as an adult without having had a model railway as a child. The second half focuses on the challenge of coming out to your friends and family as a railway enthusiast, and why some people find it hard to do so. Anorak Rating: 2/5 RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains! Artwork for this episode was made by Pat James himself. Thank you, Pat! See more of Pat's work here: https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/

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