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In this episode of 'Just the Guys,' Jeremy and Dan pivot from their original plan due to an unexpected airline mishap, turning the moment into a meaningful exploration of their personal and professional insights on coaching from an autistic perspective. They delve into what makes effective coaching, highlighting the importance of adaptability, openness to change, and focusing on potential rather than limitations. The conversation emphasizes the courage required to question long-held beliefs and behaviors, and the necessity of cultivating self-awareness and emotional growth. Rich with relatable analogies from sports and personal experiences, Jeremy and Dan discuss overcoming resistance to change, the power of vulnerability, and the critical distinction between being open to new skills versus changing one's core identity. Whether you're seeking personal growth, better relationships, or practical strategies for life's complexities, this candid discussion offers valuable wisdom for those navigating neurodiverse relationships and personal development.

JTG has a busy week ahead of him in Las Vegas for #WrestleMania Week, & he's here to talk about it. Listen as the former WWE Superstar details what to expect when he takes on Suge Dunkerton at ASE', why he loves All Caribbean Wrestling, being a vegan and hair and beard care tips. **You can see JTG Live on Thursday 4/17/25 at ASE' Vegas. Visit ASEWrestling.Com for tickets! **Ava Brooks is the reigning AIWF Women's Champion, and it's not hard to understand why. Listen as the Future Legend gives a shout out to her trainers, explains how her family being involved in her career keeps her sharp and why opponents better watch their back. Ava Brooks is impressive and will be a household name some day. It's time to get familiar with the Future Legend!!**Shop better hydration today. Visit LiquidIV.Com and use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your entire order!****All views expressed on Duke Loves Rasslin are that of whomever is expressing them. If you like it great. If you don't like it, great! #PullUpYourSkinnyJeans **

A refreshed @JeffreyTheGreek and a begrudgingly annoyed @JWEggleston7 break down the CFP games from Thursday & Friday. We had two good games - maybe even great - and both JTG & Jordan have some things to share. Take a listen! #AskForAmador  5:00 -  Penn St Vs ND 19:00 -  Ohio St Vs Texas

Day late (3+ days late, actually) and a dollar short for @JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7...but here we are. HAPPY NEW YEAR! JTG & Jordan breakdown the entire CFP Quarterfinals, w/ obviously more emphasis on the 3 B1G teams that competed. Well...2 of them, anyway. Take a listen! #AskForAmador

Last time we spoke about the Victory at Leyte. In the Ormoc Valley, General Krueger's forces pushed the Japanese into a retreat toward Palompon. As the Americans advanced, they faced entrenched enemy positions and challenging terrain. On Christmas Day, the 77th Division successfully captured Palompon, cutting off the Japanese's main route. General Suzuki, forced to relocate his headquarters, prepared for a counteroffensive. Despite fierce resistance, American troops continued to push forward, eliminating remaining Japanese units and securing strategic positions along the coast as the year closed. As General Eichelberger's 8th Army took command of Leyte Island, the 77th Division relieved other units in preparation for future operations. Meanwhile, American forces faced fierce resistance while securing strategic positions on Samar and Mindoro. Despite enemy air assaults, they successfully disrupted Japanese plans, including a failed counter-landing. In Bougainville, Australian troops engaged in intense fighting, capturing Pearl Ridge after fierce battles. Their victory provided a crucial vantage point for future offensives, marking a significant moment in the campaign. This episode is the Aitape-Wewak Campaign 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 previously discussed, General Dunckel's task force successfully invaded Mindoro. Despite recent enemy efforts to reclaim control of the island, the Americans managed to establish airfields that enabled land-based aircraft to target specific locations on Luzon while also safeguarding the assault and resupply ships heading to Lingayen Gulf. This location was chosen because it had direct access to Luzon's key military objective, the Central Plains-Manila Bay region, and it featured the best and most extensive landing beaches on the island. With General Eichelberger's 8th Army taking charge of Leyte and Mindoro, General Krueger's 6th Army was assigned to capture and secure a beachhead at Lingayen Gulf and then advance south through the Central Plains to seize Manila and open Manila Bay. Furthermore, air and logistical bases would be established on Luzon to support future operations against Japan, and the legitimate government of the Philippine Commonwealth would be reinstated in its capital. For Operation Mike I, the reconquest of Luzon island, the Southwest Pacific's intelligence estimates concerning Japanese strengths, dispositions, capabilities, and intentions on Luzon were reasonably accurate from the start of planning. The abundance of information must be attributed in large measure to the efforts of guerrillas on Luzon, an island that was becoming a veritable hotbed of guerrilla resistance, both American-led and Filipino-led. Carefully nurtured by MacArthur's headquarters, especially after mid-1943, the guerrilla organizations had grown steadily in strength and effectiveness not only as sabotage units but also as valuable sources of information. The Leyte invasion in October 1944 gave great encouragement to the guerrillas, who redoubled their efforts in preparation for the invasion of Luzon, which they realized could not be too far off. Throughout 1944 supplies of all types had been sent to the guerrillas, first by submarine and later by airdrop and clandestine inter-island transportation. After the establishment of the Allied base on Leyte, the flow of supplies increased by leaps and bounds. The guerrillas themselves established a network of radio communications that soon came to be sustained and, to some extent, controlled by MacArthur's headquarters, which also sent into Luzon special intelligence parties to develop new sources of information and provide guerrilla efforts with more effective direction. In the end, one of the major difficulties Southwest Pacific intelligence agencies had was not obtaining information from Luzon but rather sifting the plethora of guerrilla reports, which attained every conceivable degree of accuracy and detail. Once sifted, the information had to be evaluated and correlated with that received from other sources such as radio intercepts, captured documents, and prisoner interrogations. MacArthur allocated the majority of his Army's ground combat and support forces, most of General Kenney's Allied Air Forces, and nearly all of Admiral Kinkaid's Allied Naval Forces ships and landing craft. He needed to ensure enough forces to defeat a strong Japanese garrison, secure a beachhead against potential fierce resistance, advance south through the Central Plains against expected strong defenses, defend the beachhead from anticipated counterattacks, and secure the Central Plains-Manila Bay area within four to six weeks. Krueger was assigned command of the 1st Corps, which included the 6th and 43rd Divisions, as well as the 14th Corps, comprising the 37th and 40th Divisions. In reserve were the 25th Division, the 11th Airborne Division, the 158th Regiment, the 13th Armored Group, and the separate 6th Ranger Battalion. Supporting these units were 13 nonorganic field artillery battalions of various calibers, two chemical mortar battalions, two additional tank battalions, the majority of five engineer boat and shore regiments, four amphibious tractor battalions, and 16 engineer aviation battalions, totaling approximately 203,000 personnel, of which 131,000 were classified as combat troops.  By the way, since I mentioned one, for those curious, a Chemical Mortar Battalion were US Army non-divisional units attached to infantry divisions during WW2. They were armed with 4.2-inch chemical mortars. Chemical shells were on standby during WW2, to be used in retaliation should the enemy employ chemical weapons first. Toxic agents such as phosgene or mustard gas could be used as well as white phosphorus. Additionally, Eichelberger's 8th Army was tasked with conducting a subsidiary landing on Luzon with the 11th Corps, which included the 32nd Division and the separate 112th Cavalry and 503rd Parachute Regiments. Furthermore, MacArthur designated the 33rd and 41st Divisions as General Headquarters Reserve and made plans to send the 33rd and 38th Divisions, along with the 1st Cavalry Division and the 19th and 34th Regiments, to Luzon within two months. Krueger's plan for the Lingayen assault, set for January 9, involved an amphibious attack on the southern beaches of the gulf, which were lightly defended but presented numerous obstacles that impeded maneuverability. Aiming for a swift landing with a robust force to achieve tactical surprise, Krueger opted for a broad front assault, with Major-General Innis Swift's 1st Corps landing on the eastern beaches near San Fabian and Major-General Oscar Griswold's 14th Corps on the western beaches facing Lingayen town. Each corps would land two divisions side by side, with one regiment from each division held in floating reserve. The initial missions of the two corps were the same: to capture the beachhead area within their designated zones, protect the flanks of the 6th Army, and maintain communication with one another. Both corps were also ready to advance quickly inland to secure a crossing over the Agno River, which would serve as the starting point for the final push south toward Manila and Manila Bay. Anticipating some congestion on the beaches, Krueger decided to keep the 25th Division, the 158th Regiment, and the 13th Armored Group afloat until January 11. On that date, the 158th would land on the extreme left of the 1st Corps to block the coastal corridor along the eastern shore of the gulf, preventing any Japanese counterattacks from the north. Similarly, the 25th Division and the 13th Armored Group were also ready to be deployed in Swift's area for both defensive and offensive operations. To facilitate the amphibious assault, Kinkaid took direct command of Task Force 77, which comprised the entire 7th Fleet, along with some Australian and Dutch vessels assigned to MacArthur, as well as warships borrowed from Admiral Nimitz's Pacific Ocean Areas. Kinkaid organized his Luzon Attack Force into several combat components, with Admiral Barbey's Task Force 78 tasked with landing the 1st Corps and Admiral Wilkinson's Task Force 79 responsible for the 14th Corps. Admiral Oldendorf once again led the Bombardment and Fire Support Group, which included six battleships and five heavy cruisers, while Admiral Berkey headed the Close Covering Group of four light cruisers. This time, Kinkaid's escort carriers were under the command of Rear-Admiral Calvin Durgin, who had a total of 17 escort carriers to provide convoy protection, conduct airstrikes on the target area alongside pre-assault minesweeping and bombardment, and offer close air support for ground operations until that responsibility was handed over to Kenney's land-based aircraft. Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet would once again play a crucial role in the operation by targeting enemy airfields, while also being ready to provide direct support if the Japanese gathered enough surface forces to initiate a significant naval confrontation. Meanwhile, Kenney's Allied Air Forces were tasked with safeguarding the convoy's sides and rear through overwater reconnaissance and attacks on enemy facilities in the southern Philippines and the Dutch East Indies, with General Whitehead's 5th Air Force responsible for carrying out most of these missions. Additionally, army aircraft were to protect convoys traversing central Philippine waters and offer air support for ground operations whenever possible. To complement Operation Mike I, a comprehensive deception strategy was in place, aimed at diverting the enemy's attention to a potential Allied threat against Formosa and southern Japan through naval activities in nearby waters. Consequently, Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 launched its initial strikes in support of the Lingayen operation on January 3 and 4. Although poor weather conditions hindered attacks on Formosa and the Ryukyu Islands, they still achieved moderate success. MacArthur also aimed to mislead the Japanese into believing that the primary focus of any Allied offensive on Luzon would be directed towards western Batangas or the Bicol Provinces. Therefore, on January 1, Company I of the 21st Regiment advanced on Bongabong along Mindoro's east coast, beginning the clearance of northeastern Mindoro. The next day, Company B of the 503rd Parachute Regiment started operations on the northwestern coast, moving towards Mamburao. On January 3, Company K of the 21st Regiment landed without opposition at Buenavista on the southwestern shore of Marinduque Island and established positions to set up radar installations. Meanwhile, other troops continued their advance toward Calapan, ultimately intercepting the recently landed enemy raiding unit at Pinamalayan on January 8, compelling it to retreat back to Calapan. Although some Japanese forces managed to reach Mansalay on the southeast coast of Mindoro and infiltrated overland toward San Jose, all attempts to raid enemy airfields were unsuccessful. Conversely, the 21st Regiment successfully captured Calapan on January 24, resulting in approximately 135 Japanese casualties, while the Americans incurred the loss of 1 soldier killed and 7 wounded. By the end of the month, Dunckel's forces had killed 170 Japanese and taken 15 prisoners, at a cost of 16 American soldiers killed, 71 wounded, and 4 missing, not including casualties from Japanese air attacks, which raised the Allied totals to 475 killed and 385 wounded. Looking back to Luzon, General Yamashita was also focused on finalizing plans and preparations to counter the impending enemy assault. During the latter part of December, battle preparations proceeded with discouraging slowness. Overburdened transport facilities, enemy strafing and bombing attacks, guerrilla interference and an acute shortage of automotive fuel impeded progress in every direction. On the other hand, there were numerous indications that General MacArthur was virtually ready to strike. In the Batangas area, enemy air reconnaissance was conspicuously frequent, while the dropping of dummy parachutists and the activity of small surface craft along the coast also caused grave alarm in the 8th Division. Other reports indicated that guerrilla forces were beginning to assemble in the mountains east of Manila, and that enemy submarines were delivering arms to guerrillas in the Lamon Bay area. Yamashita accurately predicted that the invasion would occur between January 10 and 20, targeting either the Batangas area or Lingayen Gulf. However, recognizing that he lacked sufficient forces for a decisive battle, particularly given the decimation of Japanese air power and the enemy's air superiority. As of the 1st of December the Japanese Army and Navy had probably had a combined air strength of some 500 planes in the Philippines, the bulk of them based on Luzon. This strength had been largely destroyed by Allied air strikes in support of the Mindoro operation and during Japanese air attacks against Mindoro-bound convoys and the Mindoro beachhead area. By the 20th of December, the Japanese Naval Air Service in the Philippines had no more than 30 planes, and the Japanese Army Air Force was down to approximately 100 first-line combat aircraft. About that date, some 50 naval planes flew to Luzon from Formosa to renew attacks against Mindoro, and shortly thereafter, it appears, a few Army aircraft also came down from Formosa or the home islands to reinforce Luzon. Many of these planes were lost during continued attacks against Mindoro until, by 31 December, the Japanese had probably no more than 150 operational aircraft left on Luzon, and about a third that many on other fields in the Philippine archipelago, for a total of about 200. Yamashita planned to execute a coordinated delaying strategy, launching local counteroffensives only when conditions were favorable. This approach aimed to deplete enemy resources and buy valuable time to reinforce Japanese defenses in Formosa and the Ryukyus. Consequently, on December 19, Yamashita finalized a new operational outline that established two forces: one to cover northern Luzon and the other for central and southern Luzon. The plans outlined an initial strategy for the forces defending coastal regions to inflict significant damage on the enemy during their landing. This would be followed by delaying actions aimed at hindering the capture of crucial inland communication hubs and airfields. The final phase would involve a sustained last stand in the three mountainous areas previously identified as zones of ultimate resistance. To delay further enemy operations against Formosa and the Ryukyus, Yamashita decided to strengthen the northern sector, as its mountainous terrain and limited access routes from the central Luzon plain offered the best tactical conditions for prolonged resistance. As a result, Southern Luzon would be nearly stripped of troops to reinforce the second-largest concentration of forces in the mountains east of Manila. Yamashita positioned the 103rd Division in the Aparri coastal area, with three battalions stationed on the northwest coast; the 23rd Division, along with the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade, near the eastern shore of Lingayen Gulf; the 10th Division in the San Jose, Umingan, and Natividad sectors, along with the 11th Independent Regiment at Baler and Dingalan Bays; the 2nd Tank Division as a mobile unit in the Cabanatuan-San Miguel area, with the 6th Tank Regiment in Manila; the Manila Defense Force responsible for Manila and the surrounding mountains, with a garrison on Corregidor and the 39th Regiment on the Bataan Peninsula; the 8th Division securing key communication points to the east and west of Lake Taal, as well as important coastal positions in Batangas; the majority of the 105th Division stationed in the critical area east of Manila, while the Noguchi Detachment continued to hold Bicol; and the 82nd Brigade occupying coastal positions in the Lamon Bay region. Upon its arrival on Luzon, the 19th Division was tasked with gathering its main forces south of San Leon, while also deploying units to secure critical locations around Tuguegarao and Echague. Additionally, the 2nd Mobile Regiment and the newly landed 2nd Glider Regiment were ordered to bolster defenses in the Clark Field area, which was primarily protected by ground air units. However, by the end of the month, due to the slower-than-anticipated withdrawal of the 105th Division, Yamashita instructed the 8th Division to relocate its main forces to the region east of Manila, leaving only the 17th Regiment stationed in Batangas Province. Lieutenant-General Yokoyama Shizuo then took command of the Shimbu Group, which encompassed all forces in the southern half of Luzon, below a line approximately extending from Manila to Lamon Bay. That is gonna be it for the Philippines today as we now need to head over to the Aitape-Wewak region.  In the coastal sector the 19th Brigade had moved forward in accordance with Stevens' orders of 26th November that it should relieve the 2/7th Commando Squadron, clear the enemy from the area west of the Danmap, and concentrate round Babiang and Suain in preparation for operations east of the river. A company of the 2/4th Battalion had therefore relieved the 2/7th Squadron at Suain and Babiang on the 29th and 30th November. In the next 16 days patrols clashed with small groups of Japanese on seven occasions, and killed 28 without loss to themselves. By 17th December the main body of the 2/4th Battalion was at Suain, with a company at Idakaibul and one at Babiang.  In the second week of December, the squadron expanded its control by establishing outposts at Yasile and Yambes, from which they successfully repelled several minor Japanese attacks. On 11th December an enemy patrol approached the perimeter held by Byrne's troop at Yambes. The Australians held their fire until the Japanese were 35 to 50 yards away, killed 6 and, during the day, 2 more. There were patrol clashes that day and on the 13th. At 1.30 a.m. on the 15th an enemy force of at least 35 attacked. This time the Australians let the leading Japanese come to within three yards of the perimeter then fired with automatic weapons and threw grenades. After pressing the attack for a while the enemy withdrew, dragging away their wounded and about 10 dead. By mid-December, the commandos had advanced along the coastal sector to the Danmap, over 40 miles from Aitape and approximately 20 miles into the Torricellis, without encountering significant enemy forces. The majority of Lieutenant-General Mano Goro's 41st Division was positioned south of the Danmap, with the reinforced 237th Regiment under Major-General Aotsu Kikutaro occupying forward positions between the Anumb and Danmap Rivers. Following the defeat at the Driniumor River, General Adachi's 18th Army implemented a strategy to minimize contact with the enemy. They positioned outpost forces for ambush and scattered their units across a broad area, especially in locations where they could cultivate food and regain their strength. Despite these measures, many soldiers faced hunger, malnutrition, and illness, and they often lacked essential modern military equipment. Meanwhile, on December 12, Stevens instructed the seasoned 17th Brigade, led by Brigadier Murray Moten, to relieve the 2/7th Squadron at Tong and conduct patrols south towards Mimbiok and Yanatong, southeast to establish a base at Musimbe, and east to set up a base at Musu. Subsequently, the 2/7th Squadron was to relocate to Makuir and scout a route through Chem to the Dandriwad River and Babiang, aiming to establish a forward base on the Danmap, about five miles east of Makuir. In line with this plan, Moten dispatched Major Ian McBride's Piper Force, consisting of two companies from the 2/5th Battalion, which arrived at Tong on December 20. That day Major Goode of the 2/7th Squadron reported that, except for foraging parties, the area which he had been ordered to patrol had been cleared of the enemy. The squadron had killed 26 Japanese and lost two killed and five wounded; two attached Papuan police had been wounded. The squadron's headquarters were now moved to Lambuain and it began its new task: to clear the Walum area. Walum village was occupied on 30th December after clashes in which several Japanese were killed. Documents captured by the squadron that day indicated that the main enemy line of communication from the coast to Balif was via Walum- Womisis-Womsak. At the same time, Piper Force occupied Musimbe and Musinau, coinciding with the arrival of the rest of the 2/5th Battalion in the Yambes area. Meanwhile, Stevens ordered the 19th Brigade to seize the Abau-Malin line and eliminate the enemy at the Danmap. On December 14, Martin sent the majority of the 2/4th Battalion to cross the river, with one company successfully fighting through Lazy Creek to reach Rocky Point. As the other companies assembled, the 2/8th Battalion began its advance into the foothills to establish a forward base at Idakaibul and move towards Malin. Patrolling from Lazy Creek the 2/11th had two sharp clashes with the enemy force west of Niap on 30th and 31st December, three Aus- tralians and 11 Japanese being killed. At Matapau village, early on 2nd January, from 30 to 35 Japanese attacked the perimeter of Captain Royce's company. Artillery fire was brought down and the Japanese with- drew leaving six dead. This was the beginning of five days of sharp fighting against Japanese who seemed determined to stop the advance along the Old German Road. As soon as the enemy's attack had been repulsed Royce's company pushed forward along the road to a spur whence the artillery observer, Captain Lovegrove, might direct fire. A platoon crossed the little Wakip River at 10.20 a.m. but came under fire from Japanese on the steep-sided spur. The infantry withdrew and accurate artillery fire was brought down. At 2.10 p.m. the spur was occupied and from it Lovegrove directed fire on a pocket of Japanese so close that he had "to almost whisper his orders into the phone". In the day 14 Japanese were killed, and two Australians killed and five wounded, of whom four remained on duty. Next day, and on the 4th and 5th, there was sharp fighting round the spur and towards Niap, and on the 6th, after a strike by 11 bombers and a bombardment by the artillery, a platoon attacked across the Wakip but was held by the resolute enemy pocket at Niap. On January 7, the Japanese defense was finally breached when three tanks broke through the beach and entered the town, followed by infantry. The next day, the leading company of the 2/8th Battalion entered Malin without facing any opposition. However, the 2/11th Battalion struggled to advance towards Doreto Bay, as the determined defenders repelled their attacks for another ten days. On January 18, a company executed a successful flanking maneuver through the foothills to Nimbum Creek and eventually positioned itself south of Abau, capturing the town two days later. Meanwhile, Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Buttrose had sent one company to assault Perembil and secure the Musu area, while another advanced through Sumul towards Maharingi, and McBride's company at Musinau moved eastward to patrol deep into the south. On January 3, the Australians unexpectedly drove a strong force of the 238th Regiment from Perembil, though they had to fend off several counterattacks in the following days. Continuing their advance, Asiling fell on January 9, followed by Samisai two days later, and another company secured Maharingi by January 15. Now, it is time to return to the Marianas to prepare for the next missions of General Hansell's 21st Bomber Command.  The United States military took steps to improve Saipan's defenses after the damaging raids of November 27. In a frantic effort to detect future intruders, Admiral Hoover stationed two destroyers 100 miles northwest of Saipan to provide early radar warning, and an AN/TPS-3 radar was rushed to Saipan from Oahu by air. The destroyers in some instances gave ample warning, but on other occasions the enemy planes still managed to come in unannounced. Arnold became frustrated that the microwave early warning radar set still was not in use; and on December 3 Admiral Nimitz ordered that the highest priority be given to installing the radar. Despite this, it still was not ready until after the conclusion of the Japanese air campaign. Two B-24 Liberator bombers fitted with air-to-air radar sets were also dispatched to Saipan. This was the first use of airborne warning and control aircraft by the United States, but they were not used in combat. To maintain pressure on the enemy following the San Antonio strikes, he conducted a night radar mission with 30 Superfortresses on November 29, although it was unsuccessful. This mission was part of his preparations for a daylight attack on the Nakajima Aircraft Plant in Ota, scheduled for December 3. By D minus I weather reports were forbidding: at bombing altitudes over Ota, winds were reaching velocities of I 80 miles per hour or more. At 01:30 on the 3d it was decided that the only hope for the day was to go back to Musashino where visible bombing might be possible." Crews had already been briefed twice for the target; the 73d Wing hurriedly cut field orders and by 0945 eighty-six bombers were heading for Tokyo. Seventy-six got over the city to find clear weather but high winds; 59 planes bombed visually from a mean altitude of 28,700 feet with poor results. Out of this mission, six bombers were lost, and another six were damaged, resulting in just 26 bombs hitting the plant area, causing minimal damage to buildings and equipment. Once again, the strike was disappointing. Musashi's records indicate that twenty-six bombs fell in the plant area with some small damage to buildings and equipment and almost none to machinery; Japanese casualties were moderately high. Strike photos, the command's only source of information, seemed to show even less damage, and for these slight results the command had paid dearly, with six B-29's lost and six damaged. In response, on December 7, several Japanese aircraft, including two squadrons of Ki-67 bombers, launched a coordinated attack from both high and low altitudes, destroying three B-29s and damaging 23 others. This assault was observed by Lieutenant-General Millard Harmon, the commander of Army Air Forces in the Pacific, who had been sent by Nimitz to coordinate an extensive attack on Iwo Jima's installations using both air and surface forces. On December 8th, at 0945 twenty-eight P-38's swept over the island, followed at 1100 by the B-29's and at noon by the Liberators. Hoover's crusiers began seventy minutes of shelling at I 347. The bomb load carried by the planes forcefully illustrated the difference in performance between the heavy and very heavy bomber at 725 miles tactical radius: the 62 B-29's dropped 620 tons, 102 B-24's only 194 tons.” All told, enough metal was thrown to produce a good concentration on Iwo's eight square miles, but because the bombers had been forced to loose by radar, results, so far as they could be judged from photography-handicapped, like the bombing, by adverse weather-were much less decisive than had been expected. Eyen so, the enemy's raids on Saipan stopped until 25 December. Although the results were not as decisive as hoped, the enemy raids on Saipan were temporarily halted. On December 13, Hansell sent 90 Superfortresses to bomb the Mitsubishi Aircraft Engine Works in Nagoya.  The choice for primary visual target was the Mitsubishi Aircraft Engine Works at Nagoya, and the same company's aircraft works was named as radar target; strays, it was hoped, would spill into crowded Nagoya, Japan's second city and an industrial center of great importance. The engine works, still in top priority for 21st Bomber Command, lay in the northeast section of Nagoya, about two and a half miles from Nagoya Castle. The plant was considered by the JTG as a single target though it actually consisted of three separate but closely related units of the vast complex comprising the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.: I) the No. 2 Engine Works, responsible for research, design, and manufacture of prototype engines; 2) the No. 4 Engine Works, which between 1939 and 1945 manufactured 44,004 engines, the most important model being the Ha-102, a 1,000-horsepower motor used on the Nick and Dinah 2; and 3) the No. 10 Engine Works, which furnished castings and forgings for all Mitsubishi engine plants. On the 13th, the 73d Wing was able to get ninety bombers up, most of them carrying ten 500-pound GP's but one squadron from each group loaded with incendiary clusters. As on previous missions, a number of planes failed to reach the primary target: sixteen B-29's aborted and three bombed targets of opportunity. Japanese resistance was lively and, in all, four B-29's were lost, thirty-one damaged. Despite significant losses, the recent bombing campaign demonstrated improvement, resulting in the destruction of an assembly shop and seven auxiliary buildings. Additionally, damage was inflicted on an assembly shop, a prototype engine-manufacturing facility, two other shops, and 11 buildings, leading to approximately 351 casualties. The bombing, if of less than pickle-barrel precision, showed improvement. Strike photos indicated that 16 per cent of the bombs dropped had fallen within 1,000 feet of the aiming point and that 17.8 per cent of the roofed area had been destroyed?' Although this in itself was encouraging, had intelligence officers been able to read from their photos the whole story, there would have been even more optimism on Saipan. At the No. 4 Engine Works an assembly shop and 7 auxiliary buildings were destroyed, and an assembly shop and 11 buildings were damaged; at the No. 2 Engine Works a prototype engine-manufacturing shop and 2 other shops were damaged; and personnel losses ran to 246 killed and 105 injured.  For the first time, the 21st Bomber Command made a noticeable impact on the aircraft industry, prompting the Japanese to start relocating equipment to underground facilities. Plant officials calculated that the attack reduced productive capacity from 1,600 to 1,200 engines per month; after December 13 parts were no longer machined at No. 4 Engine Works, and engine production was limited to assembling parts on hand and those received from other plants. Mitsubishi officials had been considering the advisability of dispersing the Nagoya facilities ever since the fall of Saipan. After the strike of December 13 the transfer of equipment to underground sites began, but even at the end of the war the movement had not progressed far enough to allow production in the new plants. Five days later, Hansell dispatched 89 B-29s to target the Mitsubishi Aircraft Works in Nagoya. The Mitsubishi Aircraft Works was the giant assembly plant which used most of the engines produced in the No. 4 Engine Works. Located on reclaimed land at the northeast corner of Nagoya harbor, it was, like the engine works, composed of three integrated plants: I) the No. I Airframe Works for research and experimental engineering; 2) the No. 3 Airframe Works, which built navy planes-Zeke and Jack fighters and Betty bombers; and 3) the No. 5 Airframe Works, which manufactured bombers and reconnaissance and transport planes for the army. Large, compact, and conspicuous, this complex offered an excellent visual target, and the proximity of the harbor's shore line made it suitable for radar strikes as well. On this 18 December attack many planes, as usual, failed to follow the flight plan so that only sixty-three planes bombed the primary target. Cloud cover was heavy and forty-four of these dropped by radar, to add considerably to the damage caused by an earthquake on 7 December. Though few bombs were plotted in the area, 17.8 percent of the roofed area appeared to have been destroyed. The No. 3 Works suffered extensive damage to the sheet-metal, heat-treatment, fuselage assembly, and final-assembly shops, and at No. 5, approximately 50 per cent of the total assembly area was damaged. Casualties, in dead and injured, amounted to 464.  On December 22, Hansell was compelled to alter his tactics and initiated a daylight incendiary mission. Unfortunately, only 48 B-29s targeted Mitsubishi's engine works due to poor weather, resulting in minimal damage. The Nagoya mission on the next day, though using only incendiaries, was not in fulfillment of Norstad's request; it involved only 78 bombers dispatched instead of IOO and it was planned as a daylight precision attack. The weather turned bad, however, and before the last formations were over Nagoya the target was covered by 10/10 cloud. Only forty-eight planes bombed the Mitsubishi plant and they had to drop by radar; strike photos were few and revealed little. Actually there was not much damage to reveal: 252 fire bombs fell in the area of the No. 4 Works, damaging a few buildings but hurting no machine tools and causing no loss to pruduction On Christmas night, the newly renamed 6th Air Army, led by Lieutenant-General Sugawara Michio, launched its final significant assault on the Marianas, deploying 25 aircraft to bomb from both high and low altitudes. This attack resulted in the destruction of one B-29, serious damage to three others, and minor damage to 11. Overall, the Japanese had deployed over eighty planes over Saipan and Tinian, losing around 37, while managing to destroy 11 B-29s, seriously damaging 8, and causing minor damage to 35. Finally, on December 27, Hansell's last mission involved a return trip to Nakajima, where only 39 out of 72 dispatched B-29s caused little damage to the Musashi plant, although an incendiary attack unfortunately set a hospital on fire. 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. In a fierce battle for control, forces devised a strategy to defend coastal regions and key locations in Luzon. As troops repositioned, Australian commandos clashed with Japanese units, achieving victories despite challenges. Meanwhile, U.S. bombers targeted Japanese industrial sites, inflicting damage but facing heavy losses, marking a pivotal struggle in the Pacific theater.

@JeffreyTheGreek is joined by John Alden @AldenOnTheAir with Jordan & Kurt on the PUP list. JTG & John breakdown a few off the field conversations, and then it's quickly onto a PSU/BSU and OSU/Oregon for these exciting CFP Quarterfinal games. Take a listen! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps: 12:00 - The Fiesta Bowl 26:00 - The Rose Bowl

With @B1GKurt & @JWeggleston7 unable to join JTG... friend of the Pod John Alden @AldenOnTheAir - and Hoosier fan - was kind enough to join me! We recap each B1G performance in the CPP...as well as break down the shenanigans we saw from The Four Letter Network. Take a listen! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps:  6:00 - Indiana @ ND 21:00 - SMU @ Penn St 28:00 - Tenn @ OSU 35:00 - Us taking the SEC to task

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7 are very, VERY excited to talk to you all about these 3 football contests! The inaugural CFP is happening this weekend, and your Indiana Hoosiers are a part of it! That's not to gloss over Penn St Vs SMU or an amazing B1G Vs SEC matchup with Ohio State and Tennessee. Each match-up gets a B1G. Game. Of. Da. WEEK effoert and breakdown from JTG & Jordan. Take a listen! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps: 18:00  -  Indiana @ Notre Dame 41:00  -  SMU @ Penn State 59:00  -  Tennessee @ Ohio State 

@JeffreyTheGreek  &  @JWEggleston7 breakdown the biggest weekend of the year: RIVALRY WEEK. With the new west coast additions, we have 2 new & shiny Rivalries to go along with old, mean, & crusty rivalries us Big Ten fans have known all our lives.  Who do JTG & Jordan pick?...well...take a listen! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps: 12:00 -  Friday AM 21:00 -  Saturday AM (The Game) 39:00 -  Saturday Mid-Day 55:00 -  Saturday Night 1.06:00 - B1G. Game. Of. DA WEEK.  

@JeffreyTheGreek is joined by EoB OG @B1GKurt to breakdown Week 12! I'm not sure what we learned...other than re-confirming how bad JTG is at handicapping B1G games in 2024! Take a Listen: Pod Time Stamps: 12:00 -  Friday Night 18:00 -  Saturday Early 31:00 -  Saturday Mid-Day 37:00 -  Saturday Night 49:00 -  B1G. Game. Of. DA. Week. 59:00 -  Weekly Awards

Today is a special edition of JTG. Our usual crew will be back!Today, Dan discusses marriage, divorce, and a new marriage with John Fela of Joni & Friends. While not officially diagnosed, John has realized later in life his neurodivergent identification.About John:John Fela is the Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, working with churches to equip and train them to help the disabled in their communities. Prior to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles, including Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and School Director.Zoom AI Summary of Conversation:John and his wife have a dedicated time or day to review and update their shared calendar to ensure they are both aware of each other's schedules and commitments.John and his wife consistently express gratitude and appreciation for each other's efforts and contributions, even for small tasks or gestures.John and his wife practice gentleness and empathy in their communication, especially when discussing sensitive or past-related topics.John and his wife continue engaging in regular devotional and check-in times to maintain a strong connection and support each other.John lives in Round Lake, IL, and is married to his wife Faith and father to his son Christopher (ASD.) He is a public speaker, podcast guest on multiple shows, and regular contributor to Key Ministry's Special Needs Family blog and other special needs blogs, including Hope Anew and The Mighty.

@JeffreyTheGreek is joined once again by his gambling buddy @JWEggleston7 to pick a good week of B1G games. Perhaps there's no headliner like Week 7...buuuuut JTG & Jordan find value in several picks so get 'em before they move! #AskForAmador Pod Time Stamps:  8:00 -  Friday Night 16:00 -  Sat Early 28:00 -  Sat Mid-Day 42:00 -  Sat Evening 55:00 -  B1G. Game. Of. Da. Week.

With @JWeggleston7 on IR... @JeffreyTheGreek welcomes his ol' buddy @B1GKurt back to the pod! It was like riding a bike, as long as that bike has great bass. JTG & B1G Kurt break down a Week 5 where we learned quite a bit about several teams, and had some questions raised with others. Take a listen! Pod Time Stamps:  4:00 -  Friday Night 10:00 -  Sat Early 32:00 -  Sat Mid-Day 38:00 -  Sat Night 48:00 -  B1G. Game. Of. The. Week 58:00 -  Week 5 Power Rankings

@JeffreyTheGreek @ JWEggleston7 are excited to announce...B1G FOOTBALL IS BACK! After a quick talk on our team's naughtiness... JTG & Jordan pick ATS & Totals for ALL 18 B1G GAMES on the slate for this week! 12:00  -  Thursday night games (3) 23:00  -  Friday night games (2) 33:00  -  Saturday early games (4) 47:00  -  Saturday mid-day games (4) 1.05:00 - Saturday night games (4) 1.17:00 - Sunday B1G Game of Week Take a listen! #AskForAmador

Dan Holmes, the Just the Guys host today with Perry, Jeremy, and Greg, discusses learning to get things with executive functioning differences. Sometimes, it is now or never!

You asked for it! We are answering listener requests. In 2022, the original JTG crew did a show on processing a later-in-life diagnosis. Several listeners asked that other men and women be on to process their later-in-life diagnoses.Don't worry—the original JTG crew will be back! This Special Edition looks at Greg, Brian, and Kevin's later-in-life Autism Identification.Check out Brian's bookIntentional MarriageANDKevin's wife, Shawna Meek's book: Determined for More

Dan and the guys (Clay, Greg, Jeremy, & Mark) discuss their views of neurodiversity. What is it? Is this movement a good thing or not? How do you define it?Is the term useful?Dr. Holmes adds she prefers the Harvard Medical School definition of neurodiversity, which describes those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, learning differences and delays, and other developmental differences.

All of the 2024 NASCAR drama happened in one week! Race Hub cancelled, Stewart-Haas shopping charters, JTG ownership controversy, McDowell switching teams - and NASCAR is still trying to avoid the RTA for a new team deal. We talk about it all, then make picks for Darlington!The Rundown:- Kansas - closest finish ever, but was it the best race of the year? - Kansas ratings- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News, the Drama Edition:- Michael McDowell going to Spire next year- Dale Junior officially going to TNT and Amazon- Stewart-Haas reportedly shopping charters - how in trouble are they? - No new team deal with NASCAR - still ghosting the RTA?- JTG Daugherty ownership controversy - are they losing their main sponsor, or working on an alliance?- Race Hub Cancelled - FS1 couldn't wait to get rid of it- Sponsor News- Darlington - Paint Scheme Preview (throwbacks!) and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening! 

TV/Radio Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) and The Racing Experts Editor-In-Chief (@DominicAragon) are joined by Former NASCAR Driver Dave Marcis and The Racing Experts Writer Jonathan Fjeld (@jonathan_fjeld).(0:30-4:30) Tyler Reddick wins at Talladega.(4:30-10:00) Introducing Dave Marcis.(10:00-35:15) Dave Marcis on his NASCAR career, racing against Dale Earnhardt and what he's up to now.(35:15-48:30) News and Notes: Erik Jones out and Corey Heim in at Legacy Motor Club, Kroger potentially leaving JTG for Gibbs, potential JTG character sale and Dover Race Preview.(48:30-1:00:00) Ask David with Dave.Hear it all on "Let's Go Racing with David Starr!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

A wild weekend of racing brings us into the recording booth to talk all things Talladega! While fans partied in the infield, the Cup Series saw a race of divided opinions; again! Your hosts Joe, Matt and Davey break down the fuel saving racing, Erik Jones hard wreck, Michael Jordan celebrating and the mayhem finish. We also discuss the JTG news and the removal of scoring pylons all ahead of Dover next weekend!

Just the Guys has its first guest, author Brian Hight. Brian and the guys talk about his book and being intentional!Brian Hight has a career dedicated to servicing marine and laboratory electronics, where he honed his understanding of technically intricate systems. Outside of work, his passions include hiking, electronics, and clay and stone carving, forming a blend of technical precision and creative exploration. He lives in New Zealand with his wife, Sheila, and has one daughter.You can find his book An Intentional Marriage at:https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Marriage-Tools-Stronger-Relationship-ebook/dp/B0CW1FMQBHPrint book coming soon!About the Book:Brian Hight takes us on a deeply personal journey, revealing how unintentionality nearly shattered his marriage. While his Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-1) and introverted nature played a role, it was ultimately his choice to stop investing in his relationship that led to the crisis. With raw honesty, Brian shares his struggles and triumphs, offering insights into the tools that helped him regain mental, emotional, and relational strength.This book isn't just a memoir; it's a guide for anyone seeking to forge a path of intentionality in their own relationships. The author's experiences serve as a beacon of hope, illustrating that this journey is not a single event but a lifelong commitment to finding the best in yourself, your world, and especially in your significant relationships.The second half of this book is a toolbox of tips, tools, and techniques that discuss ideas and activities that the author has used as part of his journey toward intentionality. Some are practical, and others are conceptual, but all of them have helped him focus on how he can be more present to himself, his surroundings, and especially to his wife and marriage.

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Dec. 1, 2023. JTG shares the stage with their longtime pal & past tourmate, the endlessly talented and inspired Elizabeth Ziman aka Elizabeth & the Catapult.

Join Dan Holmes (husband of Dr. Stephanie Holmes) and Just the Guys with a group of men on the spectrum, and they talk about Valentine's Day and showing love to their spouses.Just the Guys get together and talk about topics from the spectrum point of view. Today a few tips on what they used to believe about Valentine's Day and how to show love the way their non-autistic spouses want to be loved!Disclaimer:Charity, don't listen to the show until after the 14th!Jeremy reveals his Valentine's Day gift!

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7 breakdown the B1G news: Jim Harbaugh is done at Michigan and off to the NFL & Chargers. Jordan - the Wolverine fan - has plenty to say! (JTG does too.) Take a listen! #AskForAmador  

This week we talk about Tony Kahn's X meltdown and we give our picks for TNA's Hard To Kill PPV!WRESTLER OF THE WEEK: JTGMATCH RECOMMENDATION: GCW Blood On The Hills 2: JTG vs Santana JacksonDubby is the only brand who is Waging War on Big Energy! Dubby actually works - giving you energy and focus with ZERO jitters or crash. Dubby also has the best custom flavors in the industry. Use the link below to save 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Wrestlegeddon?ref=UREbwLwGG5ZayQLike, subscribe and follow us on all of our social media outlets by using this link linktr.ee/wrestlegedonpodIf you're listening to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify be sure to leave us a 5 star rating! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wrestlegeddon-podcast/id1471506236https://open.spotify.com/show/2dsUK63nZSmNdco9uD9muw?si=VOza6z9sRKShuhL2_L3IKA&utm_source=copy-linkYou can also leave us a review on our new Podchaser page as well!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-wrestlegeddon-podcast-889473/reviewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

It's time for the 18th episode of our trip through SNME 2007-08, and it's been a fun ride. We are finishing our drive into the SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT catalog as we make another stop in the DELOREAN. Episode 18 of Season 5 is this upcoming Friday, and as per usual, ACEFIELD RETRO returns with MIKE BELCASTER to chat about an retro filled happening! We start our journey at Saturday Night's Main Event XXXV on August 13, 2007, in New York City, New York, in Madison Square Garden main event by Batista and Kane vs. Finlay and The Great Khali (w/ Ranjin Singh) & Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVI from July 28, 2008, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.. main event by John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Kane, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes vs John Cena, Batista, and Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard and JTG). We chat about all the usual WWE happenings like titles changes, new debuts, and just the importance of this working relationship with NBC & WWF.  The celebrities & goofy presentation attempt to bring in the casual fans and tie in popular culture with some of the biggest names in WWE history.  Don't forget to grab your weekly Shot of Nostalgia at 7 PM Eastern to continue Flashback Friday on the trailer. As always, tip your bartenders & learn from the past!

Kyle and JTG iron out their DJ differences, Ladies doing the ceiling challenge can you change out the smoke detector batteries, Barkley apparently has good facials and we fight over games. Tap In

The Guys talk about various Christmas topics, including gift-giving, receiving, and routine changes.

Talking about friends. Everything from high school to now.

JTG gives his appreciation to his lady as he goes to get checked up, Zombie customers ordering 30 pizzas and why you should never pay at an Applebee's. Tap in

Special Podcast - This is the first @EyesOnB1G Podcast where @JeffreyTheGreek goes solo to give his thoughts on today's B1G News:  Brian Ferentz is no longer the OC for Iowa Football. JTG is unable to give details as this is a developing story. More to come. Go Hawks!  

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7 breakdown a riveting and for some fans revolting weekend of B1G Football. JTG can't hide his true colors on this one... Take A Listen! #AskForAmador Game Time Stamps:   7:00  -  Rutgers @ Indiana 11:00  -  Minnesota @ Iowa 30:00  -  Wisconsin @ Illinois 37:00  -  N'western @ Nebraska 44:00  -  Michigan @ Michigan State 50:00  -  Penn State @ Ohio State 58:00  -  Week 8 Eyesman 59:00  -  JTGs Week 8 Power Rankings

Jason Thomas Gordon came up with a brilliant idea. Why don't I talk to some of the best- loved singers, and ask them about their voices? Seven years later, we have The Singers Talk, a mind-blowing book featuring interviews with 75 iconic artists, from Bryan Adams to Thom Yorke. Jason asks the same set of questions to each singer, to understand the various ways they approach the same subject. Now, JTG enters our virtual studio and allows US to ask HIM the same type of questions. All proceeds from the sales of this book go towards Music Gives To St. Jude's Kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Thomas Gordon came up with a brilliant idea. Why don't I talk to some of the best- loved singers, and ask them about their voices? Seven years later, we have The Singers Talk, a mind-blowing book featuring interviews with 75 iconic artists, from Bryan Adams to Thom Yorke. Jason asks the same set of questions to each singer, to understand the various ways they approach the same subject. Now, JTG enters our virtual studio and allows US to ask HIM the same type of questions. All proceeds from the sales of this book go towards Music Gives To St. Jude's Kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about how groups have changed their perspective on issues, themselves and others.

On this episode of the Just the Guys Podcast, the Guys start off with a heated debate over a tweet a girl posted detailing how much a guys should send his girl for her necessities. The Guys then transition into a crazy story about a Pentagon official and a dog fighting ring. The Guys also talk about the recent flooding in NYC and where they would want the JTG house to be at. The Guys also discuss gun safety and a viral clip from an interview Jay-Z did with Kevin Heart about having millions and family meme era asking for a hand out. The Guys then wrap up the episode with some what would you do questions. Thank you Guys for watching/listening! We appreciate y'all!  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustTheGuys?sub_confirmation=1 Check us out on other platforms! https://linktr.ee/justtheguyspodcast

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7 breakdown the week that was in the B1G. 6 blowouts. 1 crazy mess. And a LOT of knowledge gained on several teams. After that, JTG & Jordan have a quick 'Grind My Gears' segment on the silly AP rankings. Take a Listen! #AskForAmador

Competing jingles.. first ever JTG voicemails.. an old man's missing pills.. 19,000 girl names.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Just The Guys talk about their approach to parental discipline.

@JeffreyTheGreek & @JWEggleston7 breakdown the Opening 'Meh-kend' of B1G Football. Not very many great performances by B1G teams. But the key is to NOT OVERREACT...while JTG & Jordan react to each team. Football is back! Take a listen! #AskForAmador

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as we bring in NWA Superstar, Alex Taylor. The Southern 6 member joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Alex will talk about the big NWA 75th Anniversary Show coming up on August 26th and 27th at the Chase Ballroom in St Louis, Missouri. We will also discuss Billy Corgan, the NWA, Tyrus, EC3, Dirty Dango, JTG, Kerry Morton, Colby Corino, and so much more.Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT

The time is here - @JeffreyTheGreek & @B1GKurt finally stop sandbagging and provide their 2023 B1G Predictions. BK goes first with the West - and then JTG follows in kind. East right after that. There's a few surprise picks in here fo' SHO'!!! Before that, we give our Top 3 Games we're most excited for early in the season. Take a listen! #AskForAmador

Ben, Tommy and Jesse sit down with one of their favorite people on this planet, celebrated film composer Dan Romer. Topics include string arranging, music theory, producing two JTG records, and providing a cat with a steady cash flow. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

From building safe environments to perspectives on social media and a couple of topics in between, JTG talks about parenting.

B1G Kurt & JTG breakdown THIS WEEK's B1G news:  Oregon & Washington join the Big Ten. We get why...but it doesn't mean we have to like it. Hurumph! Hurumph! Hurumph! Next Pod = Team Preview #1: Ohio State / Illinois / Maryland / Northwestern   #AskForAmador

B1G Kurt & JTG breakdown all that was the Big Ten Media Days (without actually attending). Shout out to our guy DS who did! Harbs, Bank of PJ, NW...all kinds of "fun" stuff.   Last Pod before we do Team Breakdowns. Take a Listen! #AskForAmador

JTG is joined by Kelley Ford @KFordRatings to debate breaking down teams by gut feel (me) vs analytics (Kelley). Coaching. Recruiting. Roster. Schedule. We challenge each other without fighting each other...what a concept! B1G Football is less than 6 weeks away folks!!!!!!! #AskForAmador

B1G Kurt & JTG give their thoughts on the quick & surprising ouster of Pat Fitzgerald from his position as Head Coach at Northwestern. [NOTE: We recorded this before Fitzy gave the press release from the evening of July 10th]