Podcast appearances and mentions of mike peters

Send us Fan MailTony Sykowski grew up in Hadley, Mass., and began doing sketch and improv in Chicago. After five years there, he came to New York City and started traveling up the stand-up ladder in 2018. He's performed at the Asheville Comedy Festival and the Tiny Cupboard Penthouse. He's headlining the opening night of the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival on Oct. 15.  Follow Tony Sykowski: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonysykowski/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonysykowskiWebsite: https://tonysykowski.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailBob McClure likes comedy and baseball. It's tough to know which one he likes more, though those 1990s Indians teams grabbed hold pretty tightly. He graduated college with a theater degree and moved to Los Angeles in 2017. He got a crash course in stand-up comedy and was able to get regular work before coming back to Akron, Ohio. He's a big part of the Cleveland chapter of the International Roast Battle League. He's got a wife and a daughter now and they're preparing to move to Vancouver in Canada at the end of June. Once he settles in, it's time to learn a new comedy scene.Follow Bob McClure: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmcclure/Cleveland Roast Battle: https://www.tiktok.com/@roastbattleclevelandSupport the show

Today's guest carries a legacy as big as the music itself. Jules Peters, widow of the legendary Mike Peters of The Alarm, joins us to talk about the band's brand new — and final — album. It's an emotional, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you won't want to miss. Music Clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Blame It On Whitman, The Long Wait and The Alarm.Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Send us Fan MailEric Camp has been doing standup in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for two years. He played in punk bands growing up and made fun of the other bands and scene kids from the stage. He started to go to local comedy shows and attended the open mics for about a year as an audience member before taking the stage. The study time has paid off because he's one of the hardest-working comedians in the area. He's also a Thomas J. Watson Elementary School graduate, just like Mike Peters. It's a very big deal.Follow Eric Camp: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericcampcomedian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericcampcomedianSupport the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, I sit down with Jules Peters, the wife of the front man of The Alarm, the late Mike Peters. We discuss their incredible love affair, his long battle with cancer, The Alarm's new album, Transformation, and more.****"Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife of the late Mike Peters of THE ALARM who passed away on April 29, 2025. Following a fearlessly valiant 31-year battle with cancer, his monumental legacy continues with the release of TRANSFORMATION on May 29, 2026 on Twenty First Century Recordings/Virgin Music Group. Its latest single, “Live Today” premieres now via Consequence.Filmed just days before Mike underwent the innovative CAR-T treatment with hopes of eradicating Richter's Syndrome, an aggressive form of lymphoma, “Live Today” is Mike's final video. “As the sun rose, watching Mike perform this song with so much optimism and hope will live with me forever,” said Jules as she looks back. “It was a bittersweet day for me as we filmed this incredible joyous film on the beach in the North of England. After filming concluded, we climbed onto the tour bus and drove straight to the Christie Hospital in Manchester, U.K.. We were full of determination that the pioneering CAR-T would save Mike's life but, at the same time, I was personally terrified as I couldn't shake off a feeling that cancer had finally caught up with us both.”Diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Peters refused to let his illness silence him. Instead, he turned his fight into a mission to help others.Alongside his wife Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a music-driven cancer charity that revolutionized awareness and action around stem cell donation that continues beyond his passing. Through its innovative “Get On The List” campaigns—often hosted at rock concerts and even atop mountains—the charity has added over 400,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide. While this may seem like the final chapter for The Alarm, Transformation promises that the legacy of The Alarm will transform into something larger. While Mike has gone out in a blaze of glory, his love, hope and strength continues on. Echoing the title of the new single, Jules concludes, “Mike and the spirit of The Alarm will ‘Live Today,' forever more. I invite you all to blast Transformation out loud. Imagine Mike in the room with you. Transformation is his battle cry, his resilient love of life. Right to the very end, Mike believed that he was going to live, to be totally free. My last memory is driving him open top along the North Wales coast road, playing Transformation at maximum volume. He was so happy. So full of life. Playing his air drums, bass guitar, already imagining himself on his next world tour. So keep that positive spirit moving forwards. Imagine him as you all knew him best, striding out on to that stage, changing lives one concert at a time. This is an album of hope and a passionate celebration of a life well lived. Please do not be sad. Mike wouldn't want that. He was so proud of this album and had the best time recording it during the last six months of his life. Blast it out loud like Mike did. Play along to the track list and most of all, be happy that we all had Mike in our lives and continue to do so. The music of Mike and The Alarm will always keep us strong”.****If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2026 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAaron Richter did his first stand-up set in Guatemala, like most comedians. He picked it up again when he got to Chicago and is now in West Lebanon, N.H. He runs a pair of open mics and produces shows at Bright Side Brewing in West Lebanon. He's also a music director and an organist at his church. And he might be a future TV producer. We'll see. Follow Aaron Richter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronrichtercomedy/Support the show

It's a VERY special bonus episode of Baxie's Musical Podcast with Jules Peters—the wife of the late Mike Peter's from The Alarm. This is an incredibly powerful interview in which Jules talks about Mike's incredible legacy followed a 31-year battle with leukemia. Jules not only shares the story about his final days but also about the recording of his final album with The Alarm. The record, which is entitled “Transformation” is being released on May 29th. And it's absolutely astonishing. Having had the chance to speak with Mike in March of 2023 it was a true honor to speak with Jules about how she's keeping his amazing spirit alive. This is one interview that you're not going to want to miss. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

El poder del mal no es algo que podamos explicar ni comprender, manejar o destruir por nosotros mismos. Es algo misterioso. sobrecogedor e inexplicable. En el relato de Hechos, capítulo 19, el demonio dice que conoce a Jesús y que sabe de Pablo, lo que es más que saber de ello. Es enfrentarse a ellos, conocer su poder. Jesús se enfrentó a las poderosas fuerzas del mal y acabó venciéndolas. Aunque se continúen manifestando, han sido finalmente destruidas, porque Él ha triunfado en la Cruz sobre ellas. Por la victoria de su Resurrección sabemos que sus días están contados. Como dice el viejo himno, "hay poder en Jesús". Y esa está "en la Cruz". El ahora pastor Richie Furay, fundó el mítico grupo Buffalo Springfield en California con Neil Young y Stephen Stills, luego la banda Poco con Jim Messina y su última formación con el Byrd, Chris Hilman y J. D. Souther, antes de su conversión al cristianismo evangélico en la Capilla Calvario de la Revolución por Jesús. Llegó a publicar cuatro álbumes entre 1976 y 1982, inspirados por su nueva fe, antes de entrar en el ministerio de esta iglesia a tiempo completo. En el primero descubre que "el diablo es un mentiroso / el peor que existe / tan sutil, siempre disfrazado / pero al final no se lleva el premio" ( Still Rollling Stones 1976). Sobre "El engañador" (The Deceiver 1984) habla también Mike Peters con The Alarm. El músico galés se enfrentó a él en una lucha continua contra el dolor y la enfermedad hasta ser "promovido a la Gloria", el pasado 2025. Su fe le llenó de esperanza hasta el final. Escuchamos esta vez una versión en vivo de este impresionante tema. Maria Muldaur fue una de las cantautoras de folk y blues que estaba en el Village de Nueva York con Bob Dylan en los años 60. Tras cantar con los Grateful Dead de San Francisco en los 70, se convirtió al cristianismo en los 80. Hizo algunos discos inspirados por su fe, como "Sweet and Slow" de 1983, donde asegura en esta maravillosa canción que "El diablo va a pagar por ello" (There´s Going To Be The Devil To Pay). Los últimos años el cine comercial de Hollywood ha encontrado en el mundo del cómic, su principal inspiración para atraer al público más joven a la gran pantalla. "Constantine" (2005) está basado en una serie de DC que se llama "Hellblazer". Habla de la guerra entre Dios y Lucifer por las almas de la humanidad. El personaje de Keanu Reeves se enfrenta a unos demonios que no pueden manifestarse abiertamente, pero poseen e influyen a los seres humanos. Escuchamos varios diálogos de la versión doblada al castellano de la película con los comentarios de José de Segovia sobre la banda sonora original de Brian Tyler y Klaus Badelt. Aunque en este programa no somos muy aficionados al "metal", no ha habido en su versión "blanca" un grupo con letras tan explícitamente cristianas y de enfrentamiento al Maligno como Stryper. Formada en 1983 en el contexto de la Capilla Calvario, la banda de Michael Sweet se hizo famosa por tirar biblias desde el escenario y proclamar con la cita que acompaña su nombre, que "por sus llagas somos curados" (Isaías 53:7), Mandamos con ellos "¡Al diablo al infierno!" (To Hell With The Devil 1986). El diseño sonoro y la realización técnica de estos programas es obra de Daniel Panduro.

Send us Fan MailChris Nakis has been all over the country doing stand-up. Well, he's been on both coasts. That good enough. He started in Boston 14 years ago before moving to Portland, Ore. After five years there, he and his wife moved to the Pittsburgh area. A Cleveland native, Chris released his full special, "Gonna Wanna," in 2024 and is planning to put out a shorter one soon. If you're ever near Mars, Pa., go see him.Follow Chris Nakis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_nakis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris_nakisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chris_nakisGonna WannaSpecial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjMk6cRgB4Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1p7rZQTJyEKOwYUf4j5GZsWebsite: https://www.chrisnakis.com/homeSupport the show

Nueva entrega de Música de Contrabando, semanario de actualidad musical de Onda Regional Murcia (07/05/2026) . Con Ángel H. SopenaEntrevistas:- Muerdo. Bajo el título 'Volver a donde nacen las canciones', Pascual Cantero se desnuda de artificios en una gira acústica que nace de la necesidad de reconciliarse con su propia obra. - Espiricom. Hay discos que funcionan como acompañamiento y discos que funcionan como un asalto a la conciencia. “Selección sobrenatural”, lo nuevo de Espiricom, el proyecto de Alfonso Alfonso (alma máter de los añorados Schwarz), pertenece indudablemente a la segunda categoría. Noticias: Los Rolling Stones ofrecen dos adelantos del nuevo disco Foreign tongues. Se anuncia el estreno del documental dedicado al guitarrista Peter Frampton, en junio, en el Tribeca Film Festival. Transformation será el último álbum de The Alarm, que llegará el 29 de mayo. Programado originalmente para junio de 2025, su edición se suspendió por el fallecimiento del líder de la banda, Mike Peters. Cherry Red anuncia Armagideon time – When punk met dub (1978-1984), una caja de tres cedés que documenta el encuentro del punk bitánico con el dub. Llega a nuestro país la primera biografía de la influyente y referencial banda británica My Bloody Valentine. The Damned amplían su visita a España con shows en Barcelona y Madrid. A través de actualización en sus redes sociales, Deezer ha confirmado que la mitad de la música que se sube a su plataforma está generada con inteligencia artificial. The Lemon Twigs presentarán “Look For Your Mind!” en una nueva gira española que pasará por el Caravaca Power Pop. Novedades musicales:Estrenamos 'Instrucciones ' de Arde Bogotá, The Rolling Stones, The Lemon Twigs, Graham Coxon, Placebo, The Black Keys, Madonna ft Sabrina Carpenter, Bedouine, Jared Mattson & Ruban Nielson, Slift, Weird Nightmare, Chanel Beads, Youbet, Zahara, Iván Ferreiro, Lorena Gómez, Jimena Amarillo, Victorias, Sheken, The Yearning ft Maddie Mae, The Reytons, Julia Cry, Igloo, II Premio Umurgentes ( ReLoad, Aurora Plazza), Paco Neuman/Franz Bauer, Veintiuno, Parquesvr, Caries, Adiós Noviembre, Norte Perdido, Sarria, Glas, Leo Rizzi ft Santi Balmes, La126, Morreo, Vis Viva, Puzzles y Dragones, Contemporánea 30 aniversario (Ultraligera), Fan Futura Fest (Walls), Tour Fest, Agenda de conciertos:Crudo Pimento, Muerdo,Françoiz Breut. Fiesta Presentación Leyendas del Rock, Dub Elements, Wise. Perto Ayala, Miniver, Viaje a los 90 Fest ( Whigfield), Enol, Ambkor, Tigre Ulli, Fin del Mundo, L'Armita Rock (Escuela Infantil Ilusión, Morgan & The Deep Tones )...

Most leaders are carrying patterns they know need to change. They see the gap. They want the reset. Then Monday shows up, the old habits walk right back in dressed as obligation, and the door gets opened anyway.   In this episode of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause synthesizes three conversations he hasn't been able to stop thinking about, with Dr. Nick Egan, Dr. Mike Peters, and Morgan Alexander, and builds them into one question worth sitting with: what part of your leadership needs to die, and are you actually willing to leave it dead?   In this episode:   - Why emotional reactivity is a gamble, not a leadership strategy   -The question that works better than "how do I want to show up?" when you're already triggered   -Why confidence built on competence eventually cracks   -The three words a CEO said that cracked his room wide open   -The values forensics test: what your calendar and bank statements reveal about what you actually value   -Why chasing values you don't hold leaves your real ones sitting unplayed   -What the "powerful vortex" is and why leaders keep walking back into it   Follow Jayson Krause YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaysonKrauseLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause  

Send us Fan MailTony Rodriguez loves the Greensboro, N.C., comedy scene. He switched from music to stand-up seven years ago. After a rough start, he started to get the hang of his new hobby and is trying to make a career out of it. He helps run The Sidewalk Crew production company. He's a regular at the Idiot Box comedy club and is going to be part of the North Carolina Comedy Festival between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27. He recorded a special at Paddy's Comedy Club in Fayetteville, N.C., that's on YouTube now. Follow Tony Rodriguez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcomictonyTwitter: https://x.com/thatcomictonyPaddy's Comedy Club special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yeJpvqjytUSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMichael Harrison started doing stand-up in Saskatchewan when he was 17 years old. Unless you count the time he roasted his uncle when he was 9. He moved to Toronto, then found his footing in Edmonton before going back to Toronto, where he got Just For Laughs. In 2016, he moved to New York City and he doesn't plan on leaving. His special, Overcritical, is on Amazon Prime and he just recorded a set for Comics Unleashed. Follow Michael Harrison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelharrisoncomedian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelharrisoncomedianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelHarrison/shortsWebsite: https://www.michaelharrisoncomedian.com/Support the show

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chris talks with John Terry who set a new state length record for Tiger Trout, Mike Peters from the DNR talks about the upcoming Youth Spring Gobbler season, and Newman Brown from Run and Gun Game Calls showcases some of their turkey calls.

Send us Fan MailJulianna Wiggins is a comedian in Ypsilanti, Mich., where she's splitting time between the stage, the classroom and the rugby field. She's at the University of Michigan, working on her doctorate. Her dissertation on the Latina comedy scene in Chicago is due soon. She plays bass in a punk band and plays and coaches rugby. She runs a Femme Feedback mic in Ann Arbor and is going to be at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival on May 15 and 16. Follow Julianna Wiggins: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mucusgracias/Femme Feedback: https://www.instagram.com/femme_feedback/Support the show

  Most leaders say values matter. But very few have actually identified their own. In this episode of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause sits down with leadership coach Dr. Mike Peters to unpack what values really are, why leaders misunderstand them, and how unclear values lead to drift in leadership and organizations. Dr. Peters draws on 38 years of leadership experience in the Canadian Armed Forces to explain why strong values simplify decision making and why many organizations get values wrong. In this episode: • Why values are not the same as preferences • How leaders drift when their values are unclear • The difference between personal values and organizational values • Why strong values make decision-making easier • The mistake many organizations make when defining values  You can believe honesty and transparency are important. But if you are not willing to pay the cost of living them, they are not values, they are beliefs. In this clip from The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause and Dr. Mike Peters explain the difference between values you admire and values you actually live by. #leadership #values #leadershipdevelopment  

Send us Fan MailNicky D is a very funny comedian in Cleveland. Despite the crippling anxiety, he's been doing stand-up for 13 years and is working himself all across the northern part of the country. He began his career in Chicago and considers himself, in hindsight, the worst comedian there for a few years. But with the help of some friends and a regular show, he began to pull himself out of it and get in position to chase a dream. He's got a wife and a daughter, too, so things are going quite well for him.Follow Nicky D: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickydcomedy/Support the show

Send us Fan MailAdam Pasi moved around the world with his military family until finally settling down in Portland, Ore., when he was 20 years old. Always the funny and attention-seeking friend, he started doing stand-up in 2012 when he was 32. He's one of the best in the scene now. He was on two episodes of Portlandia, has a Don't Tell Comedy set and is opening for Kyle Kinane. Things are going well.Follow Adam Pasi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admpasi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.pasiBouncing with Samoans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=57x19kVKuY4VjFTq&v=3-t7CyHA56M&feature=youtu.beRoots of Comedy: https://www.pbs.org/video/adam-pasi-d5g76g/Support the show

Send us Fan MailSkyler Bolks has done stand-up in 37 states over the last 10 years. He played basketball at Mount Mary University in Yankton, S.D., and he's found the competition he needs with himself on stage. He's one of the best comedians working in South Dakota. He did a bike tour across the state last year and has another one planned for 2026. Just look for a 6-foot-7 dude on a bike and follow him for a few laughs.Follow Skyler Bolks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerbolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skylerbolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkylerBolksWebsite: https://www.skylerbolks.com/Support the show

Send a textBen Compton is one of the funniest comedians working in Hattiesburg, Miss. He started doing stand-up in 2014 and found himself on Hart of the City with Kevin Hart in 2017. He's learned a lot since them -- like always listen to your wife. He's got a wife, three daughters and two poodles, but doesn't even have a deck anymore. He's helping to run Live at the Litter Box, a variety show. If you're free and in Hattiesburg, check it out.Follow Ben Compton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbencompton/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realbencomptonSupport the show

Send a textPatrick McKinstry started doing stand-up in New York City in 2016. He commuted from Connecticut for a year before realizing there's comedy happening everywhere. He's in Norwich, Conn., now and works regularly in the Boston scene. He's an excellent writer and is planning an East Coast trip later in 2026. And if comedy doesn't work out, there's always some detective work to do.Follow Patrick McKinstry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patastic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcKinstryTeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/patasticSupport the show

Send a textSam Rager started doing stand-up in 2012 during her senior year at Wayne State University. She's a regular face around the Detroit comedy scene and released her debut album, Trigger Warning, in 2019. Her special, "Hot Dog Hands," is streaming on Amazon Prime, Roku, Gumroad and Fawesome.TV. She released the album on Burn This Records and it's playing on Apple Music, Amazon, Bandcamp and YouTube Music. She's performing at the Tree Town Comedy Festival, which goes from March 4 to March 7. Follow Sam Rager: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samrager.is.alright/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrager.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.rager.3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDe90XC8uXPioEBgEBWsKcgWebsite: https://samragercomedy.com/Support the show

Welcome back to 1987!The decade of decadence, extravagance, elegance and other words that end in -nce was powering its way towards the later end of its cultural tenure. And whilst there is no doubt that perceived wisdom (or, the internet as we now call it) would tell us that 1987 was the year of big hair, big shoulder pads, and big mobile phones, those of that were there can tell a different story too. The year of POP aspiration was also one of smoke and mirrors. The big suits and big statements across our TV and radio were often wonderfully deceptive. Whilst the music industry had loadsamoney to spend, those acts climbing the charts and filling the pages of Smash Hits were doing so often in the most homemade and, frankly subversive way possible. And in doing so, the genres were flowing, the hits were coming and our pop landscape was as colourful and diversive as we could possibly have wished for.Step forward then the leading compilation series (other slightly inferior ones were OBVIOUSLY available) to deliver its tenth volume. I know, double figures!!Now, That's What I Call Music 10 shines brightly with its neon signage casting a glittering pop beacon over the wasteland of…..(enough with the imagery, get to the songs, Ed!)Step forward the utterly imperial Pet Shop Boys, the incredibly sophisti-poptastic Curiosity Killed The Cat, the completely covered in plaster-of-Paris Hue and Cry and many other to lead the hits-filled charge into Autumn ‘87. And joining me to provide her very own unique view of this pop snapshot is TV and radio presenter Sue Charles.Join us as we find out about Sue's journey across Radio1 AND 2, from 'Newsbeat' and 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' to reporting behind the scenes at TOTP and to becoming one of the most familiar voices and faces across BBC Wales. And of course, dive deep back into the pop culture of 1987 that includes the The Style Council, Casey Kasem, Andy Warhol, Shrewsbury(!), Sir William of Idol, Cliff, claymation Jazz, the glorious return of Squeeze and some genuine love for one of Wales' musical legends Mike Peters.All of this plus some amazing missing in action ‘87 stars and not a single mention of Michael Fish! Ain't no doubt about it, this is The Real Thing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textSarina Ochoa is a comedian in Albuquerque, N.M. She's been at it two years and is helping out with the 6th annual Albuquerque Funny Fiesta, which is happening between March 2 and March 8 -- headlined by Marc Maron and featuring about 110 comedians with New Mexico ties. Sarina used to fight in MMA before taking comedy stage. She still gets bruises, but these ones are easier to hide. She produces the Crypt Keeper's Comedy Hour. If you're in New Mexico, check it out.Follow Sarina Ochoa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarinaochoa/Website: https://sarinaochoa.com/Albuquerque Funny Fiesta: https://www.abqfunnyfiesta.com/Support the show

Send a textKai VonDoom only wanted to do karaoke, but she accidentally signed her name on the open-mic list and changed her life. Over the last eight years, she's become one of Rochester's best comedians. She runs the Don't Tell Comedy shows in Rochester with Cindy Arena and they had Mark Normand perform there in 2025. Kai doesn't mind speaking her mind, but she won't snoop on someone's phone. Not again.Follow Kai VonDoom: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaiVonDoomDon't Tell Comedy: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/cities/rochester/Support the show

Send us a message or question! The Schweinfurt RaidsWith Mike Peters Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4 Presented by Jane Gulliford Lowes and James JefferiesIn this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies turn their attention to the USAAF bombing raids on Schweinfurt, among the most dramatic, costly, and consequential operations of the Allied strategic air campaign in 1943.Schweinfurt was a vital centre of Germany's ball-bearing industry, making it a high-priority target for the US Eighth Air Force. The daylight raids launched against it — most notably the Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission of 17 August 1943 — tested American doctrines of daylight precision bombing to their limits and had far-reaching implications for the conduct of the air war.The hosts are joined by Mike Peters, co-host of the Mighty Eighth Podcast, who brings deep knowledge of the USAAF and its aircrews to the discussion.Together, they explore:Why Schweinfurt was considered so critical to the German war economyUSAAF daylight bombing doctrine and its underlying assumptionsHow the Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission unfoldedThe combat conditions faced by American bomber crewsAircraft and aircrew losses, and their impact on strategy and moraleThe legacy of Schweinfurt in American memory and air power historyThis episode places the Schweinfurt raids within their broader strategic and human context, highlighting both the ambition of USAAF doctrine and the heavy price paid by the men who flew these missions.About the GuestMike Peters is the co-host of the Mighty Eighth Podcast, a show dedicated to the people, aircraft, and operations of the US Eighth Air Force during the Second World War.You can find the Mighty Eighth Podcast here:

Send us a textRollin Atkinson spent three years doing improv in Boston before the world shut down in 2020. When it opened up, he started doing stand-up. He met Josh Mandl at a mic and they'd been working together since. They launched the Boston Comedy Club, which became Next Stop Comedy. Now they're producing shows at more than 400 locations all over the country. Just 31 years old, Rollin moved to New York City with his girlfriend and is trying to get comfortable in his new scene while juggling the road work, his business and a new puppy.Follow Rollin Atkinson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollinscott/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rollinscottatkinsonNext Stop ComedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstopcomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstopcomedyWebsite: https://nextstopcomedy.com/Support the show

Send us a message or question! (Buy tickets for Jane's talk at the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln, on 5 March 2026 here ) In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by historian Professor Alan Allport for a wide-ranging discussion of his new book, Advance Britannia, which re-examines Britain's war effort from 1942 onwards — a period when the nation moved from survival to sustained, large-scale offensive operations.From the rapid expansion of RAF Bomber Command to the mounting moral, political, and human questions surrounding the bombing war, Advance Britannia offers a fresh perspective on how Britain fought, endured, and understood the later years of the Second World War.Alan Allport brings his characteristic clarity and depth to topics including:Why 1942 marks a turning point in Britain's war effortBomber Command at the height of its power and controversyHow the bombing campaign was understood by the British public at the timeMoral debate, doubt, and dissent within wartime BritainBritain's changing role within the Allied coalition alongside the USAAFHow victory shaped post-war memory and reckoningWhat Advance Britannia adds to our understanding of Britain's wartime experienceThis episode situates Bomber Command within a broader social, political, and cultural history, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how the air war was fought — and how it has been remembered.Advance Britannia is available as a hardback book, an ebook, and on Audible. See Links hereAbout the GuestProfessor Alan Allport is a historian of modern Britain and a frequent guest on Never Mind the Dambusters. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Demobbed, Browned Off and Bloody-Minded, and Britain at Bay. His work focuses on the social and cultural history of war, with particular attention to morale, memory, and lived experience.Coming Up NextIn the next episode, Jane will be joined by Mike Peters from the Mighty Eighth Podcast to discuss the USAAF daylight bombing raids on Schweinfurt, examining their objectives, their cost, and what they reveal about the American approach to the air war.Support the showPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Send us a textMike Stewart started doing stand-up in Ithaca in 2021. Fresh out of the pandemic and going through a divorce, he began writing jokes and took to the stage. He's got an interesting backstory that he's only just started to dive into for material. Also, he runs for fun. Just disgusting. He runs a show at Hopshire Farm and Brewery in Freeville, N.Y., and he's got his hands all over much of the Ithaca comedy scene.Follow Mike Stewart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msisfunny/Support the show

Send us a textGreg Owens started doing stand-up 14 years ago in Rochester, N.Y. He only did a contest each of his first two years, then a couple of showcases before really diving into it. Since the pandemic, he's performed all over New York and Pennsylvania. He's been at Soul Joel's in Royersford, Pa., and the Comedy at the Carlson in Rochester. Always a Philly guy, Owens will be headlining the Rickles Room at the Carlson on Saturday, Feb. 7. Get tickets and see him live. If you can't do that, check out his special, Submarine Dad, on YouTube.Follow Greg Owens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregowenscomedy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MYKfGGXbn_hJIfgL4MfOgSubmarine Dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkrCXWdYVYoComedy at the Carlson tickets (Feb. 7, 2026): https://ci.ovationtix.com/35843/production/1257051?performanceId=11720982Support the show

#537 Artemis 2, F1, SPV & Geely. The 1st crewed Moon mission since Apollo 17, we wish them well. The 2026 F1 car reveals, what do they tell us so far? Plus: how to drive the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle backwards and Alex visits the world of Geely in China.

Send us a textLuca Spinoso started doing stand-up a couple years ago in Harford County, Md., a little bit north of Baltimore. He moved to Florida as a kid and came back to Maryland when he was 19. He and his buddies went to an open mic one night and they signed him up. Since then, he's joined a group of comedians called The Barrel Boys and they've been pushing each other. He's part of the Harford County Comedy Festival, which starts on Monday, Feb. 9 and goes through Valentine's Day. Also, he's done meth accidentally and gotten stabbed. But who hasn't done those things?Follow Luca Spinoso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucawoodspinoso/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucaspinoso1Support the show

Send us a textDanny Pee has been doing stand-up in Manchester, N.H., for about five years. He got the taste for it during a best man's speech at his brother's wedding. Once the pandemic came to a close, he decided to give it a go. He began hosting the open mic at Strange Brew Tavern less than three years in and is helping to produce shows with the Laugh Attic. Between raising two kids with his wife, he's been able to make his mark across the New England comedy scene.Follow Danny Pee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannypeecomedy/Facebook: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannypeecomedyThreads: https://www.threads.com/@dannypeecomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dannypeecomedySupport the show

Send us a textRachel Ware is one of the funniest comedians in the Omaha, Neb., scene. She started doing improv and then picked up stand-up in 2012. She spent three years in Los Angeles before moving back home in 2020. She's married to another comedian, Tyrel Frazer, so the competition is right inside the house. She was also the voice of Angel Cake in the Strawberry Shortcake remakes. She's planning to open the Ware House Comedy Theatre in April of 2026, something everybody in Omaha can enjoy.Follow Rachel Ware:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwarecomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelwarecomedySupport the show

Send us a textJosh Prygon started doing stand-up in Buffalo about three years ago. The first two tries didn't stick, but this one has. He's part of the newer class of comedians in a very experienced scene. He's got the confidence now to tackle new topics and is working enough to keep developing at a strong pace. Plus he has his driver's license and a car, which comes in handy in Buffalo.Follow Josh Prygon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_prygon/Support the show

Send us a textChris Scopo grew up in Queens as the son of a Mets fan. He really had no choice. He started rooting for the Mets a couple years after they won the World Series in 1986 and is still waiting to celebrate. They are ruining his life. But he's making the most of it. He's been doing stand-up in New York City since 2010 and works with Robert Kelly and Andrew Shultz, among others. He just started a new show, Working Out with Comics, where he invites comedians to work out in the gym in the basement of his building in Queens. It's not glamorous, but it is funny.Follow Chris Scopo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisscopo/Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisScopoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisscopo2155Support the show

Send us a message or question! SERIES 4 OF NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS IS ON THE WAY!Brand new episodes drop Wednesday January 7th 2026 (available from Saturday 3rd for our paid subscribers). We're returning with our most ambitious series yet — filled with new interviews, untold stories, and in-depth explorations of RAF Bomber Command.Here's a glimpse of what's coming up:✈️ The Short Stirling with historian Jonathan Falconer

Send us a textDan Danzy moved started doing stand-up in Dallas when he was in high school. He worked his way all over the state over the next 15 years before deciding to move to Scranton with his wife in 2022. He took a little bit of time off, but decided to join the comedy scene by taking over the Keystone Stage -- right before the roof collapsed. He's loving the move, though, and is part of a young comedy scene that's continuing to grow. Follow Dan Danzy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danzyland/Twitter: https://x.com/DanDanzyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danzylandSupport the show

Send us a textJulia Colasanti grew up playing volleyball in Michigan before going to college at St. Michael's in Vermont. Loud and confident on the court, she made a speech at a banquet that pushed her toward stand-up 10 years ago while she was still in high school. She moved to Chicago after graduating, but came back to Burlington, Vt., where she's made a home for herself. She ran a show at the Lincoln Lodge for a couple years and is performing at the Vermont Comedy Festival from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7. Follow Julia Colasanti:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colasanticomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colasanticomedyWebsite: https://www.juliacolasanti.com/comedianSupport the show

Send us a textLauren Festa is a very funny comedian on Long Island. She's been doing stand-up all over New York City for about 10 years, but has been pushing hard for the last six -- pretty much living out her dad's dream for her. She works in publishing and just wrote her first rom-com novel that she hopes will be out in 2026. She'll be back at the Vermont Comedy Festival from Dec. 4 to 7. Support the show

Send us a textJethro Trogo started doing stand-up in the Philippines in 2013 and moved to St. Paul, Minn., near the end of 2019 for his job as a software engineer. Quite the shift in culture and weather. He's been able to work himself into the comedy scene and he won the Funniest Person in St. Paul, despite almost having a heart attack the morning of the final. He's finding success, even if his in-laws don't understand it. Check him out on a stage around the Twin Cities whenever you can. Follow Jethro Trogo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jethrotrogo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jethrotrogoSupport the show

Send us a textShawn Barnes did his first set while going to SUNY Oneonta back in the early 2010s and occasionally came back to stand-up. It wasn't until an established comedian moved upstairs that he decided to give it a real go. Now he's working all over New York and just won the Capital Region's Funniest Comic competition. He's getting work at the Albany Funny Bone and the Comedy Works in Saratoga. Follow Shawn Barnes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnbarnes32/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnbarnes32Twitter: https://x.com/ShawnBarnes32Support the show

Send us a textMatt Drufke has been doing stand-up in and around Chicago for about 20 years. He's one of a nine-person team behind the Still Not Friday show in Aurora, Ill., that just celebrated its 10th anniversary. He was able to book Kyle Kinane for that show and they're hoping to get comedians of a similar status for future shows. He's been able to watch some of the best comics in the country come through the Chicago scene and he's just trying to play his part in making the scene as strong as it can be.Follow Matt Drufke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihatemattdrufke/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ihatemattdrufke.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattdrufkeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihatemattdrufkeSupport the show

Send us a textIsaac Kozell started doing stand-up in Pittsburgh about 14 years ago. He was living in Wheeling, West Va., but had to chase the stage elsewhere. He worked in marketing and fixed up houses on the side, something he'd learned as a kid. Once his neighbors spread the word, he started fixing houses full-time. He produces four shows in New Orleans and has southern living about figured out -- just in time to move north with his girlfriend. Follow Isaac Kozell:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisaackozell/Support the show

Send us a textTommy Cook started doing stand-up outside of Detroit about 2 1/2 years ago. He grew up on a steady diet of musicals, thanks to his grandparents. He played in the marching and concert bands in high school and became the lead singer of Granola Add Bacon, a ska band, as a senior. He works with Depot Town Comedy and is constantly trying not to embarrass his mom -- again.Follow Tommy Cook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommycooklol/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommycooklol?_t=8gjVq4sk0wo&_r=1Twitter: https://x.com/tommycooklolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffaJc1fvlu0_0bZJ7VKgfgWebsite: https://tommycooklol.carrd.co/Support the show

Send us a textConor McCann only started doing stand-up in July of 2024. He entered the Rochester's Funniest Person contest two weeks after his first open mic and took second place. He came back this year and won the title. A former musician from the Cold Spring, N.Y., he's got a dry, dark sense of humor and it's paying off. He's working regularly across New York and has his eyes set on the city. He'll be at the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival in Endicott between Oct. 16 to Oct. 19.Follow Conor McCann:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conormccanncomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conormccanncomedySupport the show

Send us a textAlex Nicolas has been a fixture of the Jersey City, N.J., comedy scene since 2014. He started doing stand-up under the recommendation of a former boss combined with his mom telling him he wasn't funny. He spent a couple years working at the Stress Factory in New Jersey and plans on working the road as much as possible in the next few years. Alex recorded a special at the end of September. Follow Alex Nicholas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notalexnicholas/TikTok: https://x.com/notalexnicholasSupport the show

Send us a textChris Weir has been doing stand-up in Cincinnati since 2011. He started while he was at North Kentucky University, but really jumped into the scene after graduating. He's a huge Reds fan and hosts a podcast dedicated to them called The New Nasty Boys, an homage to Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers. He won Cincinnati's Funniest Person and works all over the Midwest. He's also an artist and graphic designer, too. Follow Chris Weir: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisweircw/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisweircwWebsite: https://www.chrisweir.net/Live in Cincinnati: https://youtu.be/XxvN0g1borkSupport the show

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks—Mad Hatter edition—we kick things off with a refresher on Staingate and the joys of delamination (spoiler: it's not a spa treatment). Then we dive into the U.S. government's latest tech innovation: buying up domains that sound like QAnon Mad Libs in support of Trump's meme coin. Meanwhile, DOGE decided to hand the steering wheel of housing regulations to a college kid and an AI. What could possibly go wrong? Not to be outdone, Elon shows up to a Trump meeting wearing two hats—one for each of his unchecked egos—and MoviePass launches a crypto-tied box office fantasy league, because we've clearly learned nothing.In the actual news, 4chan has risen from the dead like a less hygienic Lazarus, but it's still broken (shocker). Worldcoin's eyeball-scanning overlords are now teaming up with Tinder and Visa—romance and capitalism, together at last. Bitcoin mining is officially more pointless than Beanie Babies, and Microsoft says AI now writes 30% of its code—explains a lot, really. Meta somehow manages to forecast $1.4 trillion in AI revenue while also letting its bots get horny with minors. Meanwhile, Pinterest suddenly pretends to care about AI slop (while being the biggest copyright vampire online), and ChatGPT gets less clingy after OpenAI dials back its update that made it sound like your overly supportive aunt. Plus: more AI lies, shady benchmarks, pillow guy legal drama, and a reminder that North Korean remote workers also hate awkward small talk.We cool off with a Media Candy binge: Schmactors Season 2 is here, Andor returns, Conclave confuses us in the best way, and Ryan Coogler is giving X-Files a reboot we probably don't deserve. Jeremy Renner turns down Disney's lowball Hawkeye offer (respect), and musically we vibe with Maria Somerville and Anka Wolbert's latest releases. In Apps & Doodads, Apple and Epic are back in court, Apple Arcade keeps feeding us Mahjong, and Meta's Ray-Bans go full Stasi. Lyft wants your boomer parents off the road, and Google is sunsetting old Nest thermostats like it's Logan's Run for smart homes. Finally, we peek At the Library with Jason Pargin's black box paranoia, Scalzi's lunar love story, and a massive stack of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Rounding out the show: a shout-out to The Alarm's Mike Peters, gone too soon at 66.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/695FOLLOW UPStaingate 101: What is Delamination?US Government Registered Several Websites Potentially Linked to Trump Meme CoinDOGE Recruits College Kid to Help Rewrite Housing Regulations With AIElon Wears Two Hats During Trump Meeting in Desperate Bid for AttentionMoviePass Launches Box Office Betting Platform Unfortunately Tied to CryptoIN THE NEWS4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problemsWorld partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more placesBitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth itMicrosoft CEO says up to 30% of the company's code was written by AIMeta's AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minorsMeta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic messStudy accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmarkLawyer for MyPillow Founder Filed AI-Generated Brief with ‘Nearly 30' Bogus CitationsPinterest launches new tools to fight AI slopTime saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggestsUndercover North Korean Remote Workers Hate This One Weird QuestionMEDIA CANDYSchmactors Season 2!AndorConclaveRyan Coogler Confirms X-Files Reboot Is His Next ProjectJeremy Renner Says Disney Offered Him Half His Hawkeye Wage for Season 2Maria Somerville - LusterAnka Wolbert - Cocoon TimeAPPS & DOODADSEpic Games just scored a win against AppleApple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment optionsMeta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AIApple Arcade Mahjong Titan+Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the roadGoogle is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to knowAT THE LIBRARYI'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom: A Novel by Jason Pargin63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in MayWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies aged 66See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My 600lb Life had some amazing food orders, Tattoo-Gate: Donald Trump v. ABC's Terry Moran, Brett Favre “destroyed” Jenn Sterger's life, Bill Belichick held hostage by Jordon Hudson, and the exciting conclusion of Cop Cam Megan. Schoenherr Roofing dropped Champion's Club tickets on listeners __________________! Theo Von is coming to the Fox theater for two shows. Politics: Donald Trump vs Terry Moran regarding a possible MS-13 tattoo. Trump took on Shri Thanedar at his rally last night. Gretchen Whitmer was forced into hugging the President. Several Philadelphia Eagles declined to go to the White House. Hey Christina Aguilera… why you look different? Bill Belichick is angry at CBS for editing their interview with him. Jordon Hudson has been popping off on Twitter. Jordon put an axe to Hard Knocks. Now she is a real estate mogul. Lighthouse Exteriors takes a shot at Drew right out of the gate. Sports: Cris Carter pops off on Shedeur Sanders' behavior. The NFL fines the Atlanta Falcons and their DC for the Shedeur Sanders prank call. John Elway killed his ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire' lifeline. Not-actual video of the crash. My 600-lb Life YouTube clips are the best clips. Beyoncé is touring, but nobody is showing up to the concerts. Scientology: Tom Cruise is nailing Ana de Armas. John Travolta is STUCK in Scientology. Sammy Hagar drops an Eddie Van Halen-inspired song. Sammy isn't holding back on David Lee Roth or Alex Van Halen anymore. Mike Peters of The Alarm has died. Lorde shows us her IUD. Pierce Brosnan is gaining the weight his wife is losing. Martin Short is the new host of Match Game. Alec Baldwin is unemployed now. We recall Burt Reynolds vs Marc Summers. Lee Corso is old and retiring. Cop Cam: Entitled Brat Part 2! Megan is crazy. The Fall of Favre is coming to Netflix. Jenn Sterger is in it. Yostin Mosquera is a double murderer and sex fiend. We end with a prolapsed anus… sorry about that. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).