Podcast appearances and mentions of james stagg

D-Day is one of the most studied military operations in history. But what if the fate of the Allied invasion hinged not on generals, tanks, or landing craft—but on a weather forecast?In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, Jason is joined by historians Todd Arrington and Dr. Colin Colbourn to discuss the new film Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg. Together they explore the extraordinary decisions made in the days before June 6, 1944, when uncertain forecasts, competing personalities, and the weight of history converged on a single choice: whether to launch Operation Overlord.The conversation examines Eisenhower's leadership under immense strain, the often-overlooked role of meteorology in World War II, the disastrous rehearsal known as Exercise Tiger, and the complex relationships among Allied commanders such as Bernard Montgomery. Along the way, the panel weighs in on the film's historical accuracy, its performances, and why Pressure succeeds by telling a familiar story from an entirely unexpected angle. If you've ever wondered how close D-Day came to being postponed—or how something as unpredictable as the weather helped shape the course of the twentieth century—this is an episode you won't want to miss.Topics discussed: The true story behind the film Pressure Dwight Eisenhower and the burden of command  James Stagg and the weather forecast that changed history  Exercise Tiger and the hidden costs of preparing for D-Day  Bernard Montgomery, Allied politics, and coalition warfare  The role of weather in World War II operations  Historical accuracy versus cinematic storytelling  Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, and Damian Lewis on screen

On this week's I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast  Jeff gets Gay-splained on the internet about Friends of Dorothy  Sean won't stop investigating the disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert  Mandolorian and Grogu  finished behind a pair of original horror movies at the Box Office  New Movies  Backrooms Directed by Kane Parsons   Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve   After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.  Remarkably Bright Creatures   Directed by Olivia Hoffman   Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman   Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.  Pressure   Directed by Anthony Maras   Starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Frase   The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg faced an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion or risk losing World War II altogether.  Classic Chopping Mall (1986)   Directed by Jim Wynorski   Starring Paul Bartell and Mary Woronov   The Blands from Eating Raoul appear in the first scene, steal the whole movie and leave nothing behind them.  

For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "Pressure". What are some of his thoughts of this war drama film based on the true story of James Stagg and the leadup to D-Day starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis? Check it out and see!Be a part of the conversation!E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Twitter @screennerdspodLike the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there)Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcastCheck out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcastBe sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!)Want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail!Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

On Thursday, May 28 at 7:00pm ET, VBC Greatest Generation Live takes a timely look at one of the most anticipated WWII films of the year: Pressure, the new historical drama about the tense and uncertain 72 hours before D-Day. Joining us live will be the film's director and co-writer, Anthony Maras, for a conversation with VBC historian Glenn Flickinger about the history behind the movie and the extraordinary real-life decisions that shaped Operation Overlord. Starring Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg, Pressure tells the little-known story of the weather forecast that may have determined the fate of the free world. As storms gathered over the English Channel in June 1944, Allied leaders faced an agonizing choice: launch the invasion or delay it and risk catastrophe. The film explores the immense burden carried by Eisenhower and the forecasters whose predictions helped decide the date of the Normandy landings. This special Greatest Generation Live program will explore the real history behind the film, the making of Pressure, and why the story still resonates more than eighty years later. Glenn Flickinger, who has led many acclaimed VBC programs on D-Day and Normandy history, will also discuss how the movie compares with the historical record and other famous depictions of the invasion. Select clips and trailers from the film may also be shown during the discussion. If you've ever wondered how weather, timing, leadership, and sheer uncertainty shaped the most important amphibious invasion in history, this program is for you. #DDay #PressureMovie #WWII #OperationOverlord #GreatestGeneration #Normandy #Eisenhower #MilitaryHistory #VeteransBreakfastClub

Andrew Scott sat down with Newsweek's H. Alan Scott to talk ‘Pressure,' the WWII film where he plays James Stagg, the meteorologist who convinced Eisenhower to delay D-Day. We talk about his approach to complicated characters, why he's never interested in being liked on screen, his career and the kinds of projects he can't say no to. Plus he defends British people and their weather obsession and honestly? He's not wrong. And yes, the question was asked about his appearance on the final season of ‘The Comeback.' Subscribe to my newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.com Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bunny is in the garden with David Haig MBE an extremely keen gardener though his famous face is familiar to many as Bernard in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral', Jim Hacker in the film of ‘Yes Minister' and has appeared in ‘Killing Eve', and the Downton Abbey film too.   He is also a celebrated playwright, he wrote  ‘My Boy Jack'  where he not only penned  the play but also played Rudyard Kipling with Daniel Radcliffe as his son.  David loves the rain and understands a fair bit about our climate having written the drama ‘The Challenge' about the meteorologist James Stagg, who helped changed the outcome of the war by predicting the weather for the proposed date of D Day.  See David in his garden in Bunny's YouTube video ‘David Haig in  his Generous Garden talking about gardening, Acting and Playwriting' #davidhaig #actor

Todd McFarlane's long-awaited Spawn reboot, now titled King Spawn, promises a thrilling hard-R horror experience. The film, featuring Jamie Foxx in the lead, aims to take a darker turn compared to the 1997 original, which grossed $88 million at the box office. The script, co-written by Oscar-nominated Scott Silver, Malcolm Spellman, and Matthew Mixon, hints at intense story arcs and the protagonist's struggle to ascend Hell's throne. The movie is set for a potential release next year under Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions.

Emma Thompson discusses her role as a TV chat show host in her new film Late Night and, as she embarks on her first stand-up show, talks about politics, performing , and how much things have changed for women in comedy. As the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019 is announced, we talk to her live from the ceremony. The books are: It’s The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker; My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite; Milkman by Anna Burns; Ordinary People by Diana Evans; An American Marriage by Tayari Jones; Circe by Madeline Miller. Anthony McCarten's screenplay credits include Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour. He is also a prolific novelist and playwright. McCarten discusses his new play, The Pope, about Pope Benedict XVI who in 2013 became the first pontiff in seven centuries to resign. The title role of The Pope has tempted Anton Lesser (Thomas More in Wolf Hall) back to the UK stage for the first time in a decade. This morning in Portsmouth, as part of the D-Day commemoration, David Haig recreated a scene from his 2014 play, Pressure. In this true story, James Stagg, the meteorologist, persuades General Eisenhower to delay the invasion by a day because he forecasts that the storm raging in the Channel will, briefly, abate. We hear from the actor as he prepared to stage his play for the first time. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Julian May

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist speaks to Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at RMetS, about the D-Day landings and Captain James Stagg’s involvement into it. D-Day, the allied invasion to free western Europe from Nazi Germany, took place on the 6th June 1944. The operation was highly weather dependent, and Captain James Stagg spotted what the Germans couldn’t see: a window of opportunity to proceed with the invasion. His forecast was crucial for Eisenhauer to go ahead with the invasion. The Society has put together a number of resources around James Stagg and the D-Day landings. They can be found HERE. The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, with many activities accessible not only to members but also to the general public and the wider meteorological and climate community. For more information on our charitable activities and events visit www.rmets.org. Thank you for listening! Comments and ideas for future topics are always welcomed so please get in touch at jo.bayliss@rmets.org.

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist speaks to Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at RMetS, about the D-Day landings and Captain James Stagg's involvement into it. D-Day, the allied invasion to free western Europe from Nazi Germany, took place on the 6th June 1944. The operation was highly weather dependent, and Captain James Stagg spotted what the Germans couldn't see: a window of opportunity to proceed with the invasion. His forecast was crucial for Eisenhauer to go ahead with the invasion. The Society has put together a number of resources around James Stagg and the D-Day landings. They can be found HERE. The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, with many activities accessible not only to members but also to the general public and the wider meteorological and climate community. For more information on our charitable activities and events visit www.rmets.org. Thank you for listening! Comments and ideas for future topics are always welcomed so please get in touch at jo.bayliss@rmets.org.

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Our second inductee into the Mostly Weather Hall of Fame is British Royal Air Force meteorologist James Stagg - a man responsible for one of the most important wartime weather forecasts. Regular podcasters Jeff Norwood-Brown and Claire Witham are joined by Met Office's archivist Catherine Ross to take a look his achievements and some of the detail of the D-Day offensive and how Stagg's forecast played a role in its success. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Although Adam completely forgot to take notes for this episode and Jason was getting over a nasty illness, at least we had our trusty pal, James Stagg back on this show to lend a hand on our discussion of The Beast Arises Book 3 - The Emperor Expects. Be sure to tune in for Episode 61 when we have Gav Thorpe on to discuss The Emperor Expects and the Beast Arises series in general.  Buy The Beast Arises - The Emperor Expects by Gav Thorpe http://www.blacklibrary.com/the-beast-arises/the-beast-arises-novels/the-emperor-expects-ebook.html The Independent Characters Hobby Progress Challenge 2016:http://www.theindependentcharacters.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=8619&sid=a4512e4566b7ae7ec62f364ac43136b5 Upstate Honor Guard Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/upstatehonorguard/events Don’t forget that we are always accepting “commercials” for your blogs, podcasts, local game groups, or events. These are offered free of charge so long as they are not directly selling anything. To do this, email a commercial script to:mastersoftheforge@gmail.com Please give us a nice rating on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-forge-warhammer-40k/id862907899 Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MastersOfForge And check out our blog: http://mastersoftheforge.com/