Podcasts about Mustang

In this episode, Zef sits down with producer Jamieson Shea, whose recent projects range from heartfelt indie drama to star-studded comedy. Zef first met Jamieson at the YoFi Fest in New York during the premiere of Merry Good Enough, and since then Jamieson has gone on to produce BOLIO: Spirit of the Mustang — directed by Jim Issa, starring Eugene Cordero and Gabriel Hogan, with Tony Shalhoub, Brooke Adams, and Kevin Heffernan of Broken Lizard on board as executive producers. Together they dive into Jamieson's journey into producing, the challenges and triumphs of bringing MERRY GOOD ENOUGH and BOLIOto life, and the realities of balancing creativity with logistics in indie filmmaking. In the second half of the conversation, Jamieson shares two of his all-time favorite movie scenes: the powerful funeral sequence from Backdraft and the hilariously awkward cafeteria exchange in Wet Hot American Summer. This episode offers a candid look at the craft of producing, the stories behind the projects, and the scenes that inspire the work.

Alex sits down with Randy and friend of BaT Jim Huff, furniture merchant and connoisseur of the Neue Klasse, to talk about racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during this year's recent edition of Monterey Car Week. Both Randy and Huff drove in the Pre-Reunion and the main event later in the week; Huff describes mixing it up with Giulias and GTAs in the saloon class in his BMW 1800 Ti, while Randy and his Mustang held their own with more experienced racers amongst a crop of other animals: Cobras, Jags, and Tigers. Heartfelt recommendations come from all to spend time at the track if you ever find yourself on the Peninsula for Car Week (it's where it's at!). The duo "lightly threaten" to expand their efforts to the Pacific Northwest and (well) beyond, talk about developing camaraderie from on-track observations and paddock interactions, describe "helmet-yelling out of stoke," theorize about the ultimate old-school tow rig, take a brief aside to mention the the wooden boat of our dreams, and wrap up by recounting the recent 50th annual SAAC meeting at Sonoma.Links for things mentioned in this episode:07:18  7 generations of IROC race cars you'll see at Monterey this year Classic Motorsports08:17  Exclusive Tour: F1's 75-Year Display at Rolex Monterey with Zak Brown YouTube09:15  IROC Race Cars BaT09:24 Pontiac Firebird IROC Race Car BaT14:39  Presenting the 2025 Mohr Imports Car Week Collection: Postcards from Monterey BaT29:02  User cfujgo BaT32:05 1968 BMW 1600-2 Race Car BaT34:12  Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Best-In-Class-Winning 1955 Chris-Craft 21' Cobra BaT36:40  SVO Mustangs BaTGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

Chris Cervenka is the founder of Modified Muscle, a website marketplace dedicated to the Mustang enthusiast. Chris tells John and Mike all about the concept and future endeavors.

Carlton and Jenny from Mustang went out, and she said she couldn't weight to see him....but he wasn't what she remembered. So is this what happened to their 2nd Date?

In this episode, Kris sits down with Hugh Vail, friend, founder, and lead facilitator of Mustang Medicine, an immersive program designed to help people reconnect with themselves, their emotions, and the natural world. Hugh guides participants through powerful practices that strip away the noise of modern life and bring them back to a place of truth, resilience, and presence. Over a four-day retreat at Holmstead Ranch Resort in Central, Utah, Mustang Medicine offers an experience unlike any other. Participants step into wild horse encounters, sweat lodge ceremonies, breathwork, cold-water therapy, and ceremonial rituals — all woven together to create a journey Hugh calls “ReWilding.” We explore: • The healing power of wild horse encounters • How sweat lodges and ceremonial practices foster emotional release and clarity • Why cold-water immersion and breathwork build resilience • The importance of community and integration in living a conscious life • Hugh's personal mission to guide others back to themselves If you've ever felt the pull to strip away the distractions, reconnect with nature, and find deeper meaning, this conversation will speak to you.  Learn more about Mustang Medicine: https://mustangmedicine.com/ Join the Conversation: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or message us directly — we read every one. If this episode made a difference, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't yet, drop us a review — it helps more people find this space. #PushingBackChaos #MustangMedicine #ReWilding #EmotionalResilience #ConsciousLiving #Breathwork #ColdWaterTherapy #WildHorseMedicine #HealingJourney #FindYourself #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the mass shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of children. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on CDC Director not resigning nor has received notification from the White House that she has been fired. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan about Mustang, an American Icon.

Amy talks with Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan about Mustang, an American Icon.

In this episode of Turn Down for Watt, we sit down with Dave Blenkle, the Santa Cruz driver who has taken his 2022 Mustang Mach-E Premium an astonishing 250,000 miles—and counting. That's the equivalent of driving all the way to the moon, and now he's already on his way back.Dave shares his real-world EV experience: how smart charging habits, consistent maintenance, and features like regenerative braking and BlueCruise have kept his Mach-E running strong with nearly the same range as when it was new. He breaks down what long-distance EV ownership really looks like, the myths he's disproven with his odometer, and the inspiration behind offering complimentary rides to veterans in his community.If you've ever wondered about EV battery longevity, daily charging strategies, or what it takes to put a quarter-million miles on an electric vehicle, this conversation is proof that the technology can go the distance—quietly, reliably, and sustainably.Connect with Dave

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs are charging into the 2025 football season with energy, tradition, and early signs of success. Over the past two weeks, the team has engaged the community through preseason events while also making a strong statement on the field in their opening scrimmages. One of the highlights of Mustang tradition is the annual Mustang Mom Clinic, where mothers of players had the chance to step onto the field, strap on gear, and learn the basics of football. The event gave moms a chance to experience the drills their sons go through daily, while also reinforcing the close-knit bond...Article Link

Some weeks the conversation takes a turn you could never see coming, and this one is no exception. From car engines to conspiracy theories, from Detroit basketball to personal faith, Kevin and Sean cover ground that feels bigger than any one episode. The vibe shifts constantly, keeping you leaning in just to see where the next sentence lands. What begins with Kevin talking about tearing apart his Mustang somehow spins into NBA trivia, bad advice from strangers, and the limits of what anyone should attempt alone in a garage. It is messy, funny, and sharp, the way only Kevin can deliver. By the time the topic moves on, you realize you just sat through a masterclass in taking an absurd problem and making it sound like a story worth retelling. From there, Hollywood comes calling. A fresh list of the greatest wrestlers-turned-actors sparks some blunt honesty and surprising respect. Kevin's thoughts on Batista, Cena, Rock, Hogan, Piper, and others highlight how he really sees the industry and where he fits into it. The conversation reveals a lot about ego, perception, and what it actually means to cross over successfully. But then, out of nowhere, the show gets heavier. Reports surrounding Hulk Hogan's death, the swirl of rumors, and the uncomfortable reality of how stories form around tragedy bring the tone to a place few other podcasts would dare go. Kevin responds as only he can, balancing personal insight with a refusal to look away from the bigger questions. And finally, the most unexpected twist of all. A quiet memory of IHOP, late at night, opens into a discussion about faith, belief, and how people wrestle with the things that cannot be explained. Kevin opens up about the moment he asked Jesus into his life and what that has meant to him since. It is raw, personal, and layered in a way that makes the title of this episode mean far more than you might guess at first glance. Harry's-Our listeners get Harry's Trial Set for only $8 + a Free Gift at https://harrys.com/KLIQ #Harryspod Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. My Bookie-Sign up for My Bookie at https://mybookie.website/joinwithKLIQ with code KLIQ and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 Ridge-Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://ridge.com/KLIQ #Ridgepod NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC. BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. Magic Spoon-Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ 00:00 www.KliqThisTV.com 00:22 Show Start 00:56 90 minutes? 01:26 Mustang Engine 07:22 THR Wrestler turned actors 18:34 BREAK HARRYS 24:45 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS ABOUT HOGAN'S DEATH 28:17 Have you asked Jesus to enter your life? 46:21 BREAK GET BLITZED 48:57 God made the MJ 49:32 National Guard Deployed in DC 59:08 How Tariffs affect wrestling figures 01:01:13 Trump/Putin 01:06:34 Karrion Kross working in New Jersey 01:07:34 Unity under Obama 01:14:18 BREAK MYBOOKIE 01:16:54 Diana Taurasi 01:19:51 Mid Hudson Civic Center 01:24:29 Bret just feels that if anyone doesn't kiss his entitled ass 01:25:41 how jacked kev looks 01:30:01 The Cult of Trump 01:38:14 www.KliqThisTV.com 01:38:59 Philly as a crowd 01:41:31 Who is God? 01:43:51 Naomi pregnancy promo 01:44:41 Women yelling 01:45:33 Hardcore Matches 01:47:31 ESPN+ 01:49:17 BREAK RIDGE WALLET 01:53:16 DEAR SEXY #1 01:55:28 DEAR SEXY #2 01:57:53 BREAK BLUE CHEW 02:00:18 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 02:02:06 ASKNASH 02:04:17 Austin/Pillman 02:05:02 Speaking with Family about deceased Relatives 02:07:00 Barracks Stories 02:07:39 HHH joining the nWo? 02:08:27 Jim Ross's praise 02:09:30 Liver is healthier while drinking 02:10:59 OUTRO

Art Cairo is a longtime Ford collector who bought a 1964½ Mustang for $500 believing it was just a unique early model. It turned out to be an extraordinarily rare prototype originally created for Henry Ford II.

Bethany and Chad from Mustang went out, and he said by the end of the date she was almost in his lap. So was this the reason for no 2nd Date? Was this because someone else was watching her?

Back in April I answered and ad on Craigslist for someone to do stand up comedy! Well five months later yo boi is a paid stand up comedian...Well Ive been paid to do some sets put Im far from professional. Mrs. Chucklehead was gracious enough to recored some of my set! The audio is a little rough in a Venus, so please excuse some of the excess noise! As alway thanks for listening and come see me next time! Thanks for listening!

On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, comedian Greg Fitzsimmons stops by the studio! They kick things off with Greg talking about how America's growing civil discourse could one day spark another civil war, before Adam recaps his weekend vintage car race at Laguna Seca. Greg talks about finally ditching his Prius for a Mustang and why he can't stand Waymo cars, while Adam shares wild footage from his race and dives into the intricacies of competitive racing. Adam also talks about going on Rick Caruso's massive 214-foot superyacht, detailing the insane amount of work and money it takes to keep it fully operational.In the news, comedian Rudy Pavich joins to break down some viral headlines, starting with a wild brawl between Jaguars and Saints fans during a preseason game in New Orleans that's now making the rounds online. Then, they turn to the latest over-the-top product from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS: the $48 Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap, a collagen-infused compression garment that claims to shape the jawline and chin. The crew can't help but poke fun at the idea of a “face bra” and discuss society's obsession with cutting corners when it comes to health and fitness. FOR MORE WITH GREG FITZSIMMONS: INSTAGRAM: @gregfitzsimmonsTWITTER: @gregfitzshowWEBSITE: www.gregfitzsimmons.comFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHydrow.com - use code ADAM MASAChips.com/CAROLLAListen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR.oreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvLIVE SHOWS: August 29 - Provo, UTAugust 31 - Torrance, CA (2 shows)September 6 - Charlotte, NC (2 shows)September 12-13 - El Paso, TX (4 Shows)Want to listen ad-free? You can now get the podcast without interruptions on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Just subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Support us on Patreon to unlock the ad-free Spotify feed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Monterey Car Week on Episode 105 of the CarQuicks Podcast. We highlight my favorites from this week of automotive reveals. From Gordon Murray reimagining a modern McLaren F1, new slantnose 911s, a 2000+ HP MANUAL hypercar, Lamborghini releasing a new limited supercar, and Lexus revealing their next super sports car. Along with news on Shelby's newest Mustang, the RingBrothers restomod on an Aston Martin DBS, Volkswagen's new subscription service to unlock more horsepower, GR Corolla update,s and more!Grab a snack, relax, and enjoy!-#monterreycarweek #carweek #lamborghini #lamborghinifenomeno #LexusLFR #grcorolla #carquicks #carquickspodcast #automobile #sportscar #podcast #supercar #carenthusiast #performancecars #automotivenews #automotivepodcast #Episode105 #guntherwerks #AcuraRSX #Ringbrothers #octavia #shelbysupersnaker__________00:00 Introduction01:43 Gordon Murray Reimagines the McLaren F1 | S1 LM08:14 Gordon Murray makes a T.50-based LeMans-style Supercar09:53 RingBRothers build a modern Aston Martin DBS | The Octavia13:46 Lexus LFR | The Next Lexus Supercar?19:00 Guntherwerks reveals teh F26 | A new Slantnose 91123:01 Lamborghini Fenomeno | Only 29 copies to be built of the MOST Powerful Lamborghini ever26:33 Hennessey Motorsports reveals a MANUAL 2031HP Hypercar29:20 Volkswagen is CHARGING their buyers a SUBSCRIPTION for Horsepower36:47 Shelby announces the Super Snake R for... $225,00039:58 Acura reveals the RSX Prototype43:13 GR Corolla Updates | Channel Updates 44:30 New Hyundai Car Reviews | Practicing my review style48:01 Outro

Jenna and Trent from Mustang met when her brought their dinner, and now he won't deliver on a second date. We find out why with the 2nd Date Update

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast,  summer peak Musky fishing. Plus, the New Mustang swimbait and Supernatural Power Lock hit the Musky Shop. Big fish tactics plus listener Q&A all this week with host Steven Paul and co-host Jay Esse.  

Step right up and get ready for a true taste of the American West! In this episode, we have an interview with Western Days Committee Chair, Jeff Hopper. Jeff is taking us on a virtual trip to Mustang, Oklahoma, for a can't-miss event: Western Days. Held annually on the first full weekend after Labor Day, this festival is a vibrant showcase of good old-fashioned fun. Welcome to the fast-growing city of Mustang in Canadian County. This central Oklahoma community neighbors Oklahoma City but offers a unique history all its own. With roots dating back to the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889, Mustang took its name after a well-known creek just north of town. Historically, one of the city's biggest economies is agriculture, and there are plenty of farms to prove it. If fresh produce is what you're after, take your pick from the Wildhorse Gardens & Market, Rejoice Farms, Buffalo Creek Berry Farm or Agape House Berry Farm. Then, visit the Sand Stone Spring Vineyard for a refreshing glass of Made in Oklahoma wine. We'll also touch on Google's Oklahoma Investment, News 9, Pryor, Countrymen BBQ and Misfit Pits BBQ. Special Thanks to our partner, Enid SOS. Want some Only in OK Show swag? #OnlyInOK #WesternDays #MustangOK #MustangOklahoma #VisitOklahoma #TravelOK #WesternDaysFestival #OklahomaFestival #ChiliCookOff #OklahomaEvents #CanadianCounty #MadeInOklahoma #OklahomaTravel #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #podcast #traveloklahoma #historic #travel #tourism

The boys do a little follow up on old topics when Ray reports on the successful '69 Road Runner repair, then segues into the ongoing disc brake conversion on the 66 Mustang shop project. Master cylinder selection is a hot topic, as is using non-stock parts in a repair or restoration. Chris details some small interior changes that made a big difference in his Chrysler, then lamented about getting a rounded nut stuck in a socket. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/IjcQcarb9nM

In 1948, decorated WWII fighter pilot George Gorman engaged in a 27-minute aerial battle with a mysterious white orb over Fargo that outmaneuvered his P-51 Mustang so violently it made him black out — and multiple witnesses on the ground saw the whole thing.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: The U.S. Government explained the rapidly maneuvering lights as a weather balloon. But if you believe what fighter pilot George F. Gorman says, you'll believe there are some giant holes in the U.S. Government's story. Because Gorman ended up in an aerial battle with one of those so-called “weather balloons”. (The Gorman Dogfight) *** A passerby found scraps of paper on the ground, implicating that one of the areas most prominent families was harboring a secret – that the husband had his own wife imprisoned in their own home for months on end – unable to leave her own bedroom. But that was just the beginning of the story. (Imprisoned In Her Own Room By Her Husband) *** In the wilds of Africa it is said there is a man-like creature, human in every way aside from one – the being has no head. (Beware The Headless Blemmy) *** The most famous being the Grim Reaper, dark hooded entities seems to be relatively common in the reports of ghost-like beings. They can be intimidating, foreboding, and downright terrifying. One man's experience didn't stop with only one encounter – they haven't stopped at all. (The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me) *** A couple have a fight, one of them leaves the home to cool off. It's something that happens every day in every town and city. It's simply how some couples have to work through things. But in one case, 32 years later, the woman who left to cool off has yet to return, and her family is still waiting. (The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:26.838 = The Gorman UFO Dogfight00:14:26.327 = Imprisoned In Her Own Bedroom By Her Husband00:31:50.759 = Beware the Headless Blemmy00:37:36.864 = The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery00:52:05.632 = The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me00:58:24.289 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Gorman Dogfight” by Colin Bertram for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y9tr8jg7“Beware The Headless Blemmy” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts https://tinyurl.com/y7en2pur“The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/ybbqw2ex“Imprisoned In Her Own Room By Her Husband” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y8vtrywx“The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery” by Heather Graup.com for Lost n' Found Blogs: https://tinyurl.com/ydc7kzdd=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 22, 2020NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FigherPilotVsUFO#GormanDogfight, #FargoUFO, #GeorgeGorman, #UFODogfight, #ProjectBlueBook, #P51Mustang, #UFOEncounter, #1948UFO, #MilitaryUFO, #FighterPilotVsUFO, #ClassicUFO, #NorthDakotaUFO, #WWIIPilot, #UFOSighting, #DeclassifiedUFO, #UnexplainedPhenomena, #AerialEncounter, #UFOHistory, #27MinuteChase, #ProjectSign, #UFOWitnesses, #AirForceUFO, #VintageUFO, #ColdWarUFO, #UFOCase, #PilotTestimony, #HectorAirport, #UFOInvestigation, #AlienEncounter, #UFOFiles, #HistoricUFO, #UFOEvidence, #UAP, #UFOChase, #MysteryInTheSky

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1122: Ford's Doug Field maps a Silicon Valley–style path to a $30K EV truck, Mitsubishi debuts a luxury-inspired “Gallery” store concept, and OpenAI brings GPT-4o back after users missed its supportive “yes man” tone.Meet the man behind Ford's push for affordable EVs: Doug Field, Ford's EV chief, is channeling his inner Elon Musk by leaning on hardcore engineering, radical manufacturing changes, and first-principles thinking.Field's career spans some of the most ambitious mobility projects of the last 20 years—Segway, Tesla's Model 3, and Apple's secretive car program.Applying “first principles thinking,” he's cutting battery size, body weight, and part count by 20% while keeping Mustang-like acceleration.“Physics isn't proprietary,” Field noted when asked about similarities to Tesla's approach. “The best part is no part.”He admits shifting a century-old company isn't easy: “Doing something new at an established company requires overcoming inertia… I came in with slightly unrealistic expectations of how quickly [things could be changed], but that's an industry thing, not just a Ford thing.”Mitsubishi Motors will open its first U.S. “Gallery” dealership in Antioch, Tenn., by Q1 2026, blending luxury-style retail with mass-market appeal as part of its Momentum 2030 growth plan.Located in the Century Farms mixed-use development, the store will be designed for browsing, with a no-pressure, open-format showroom more common in luxury brands.Instead of a traditional lot packed with vehicles, the Gallery will store inventory off-site at its partner dealer—City Auto Mitsubishi—and bring in vehicles as customers progress toward a purchase.Trained brand specialists from the partner dealer will walk shoppers from discovery through final paperwork, focusing on experience rather than volume.CEO Mark Chaffin says Mitsubishi is “underrepresented” in the U.S., aiming to grow from one-third to over half of new-car markets by 2030.“The Gallery dealership program is key to introducing customers to our vehicles in a welcoming, surprise-and-delight way,” Chaffin said.Responding to user backlash over GPT-5's cooler tone, OpenAI has reinstated the beloved GPT-4o model for Plus subscribers, promising to make GPT-5 warmer over time. CEO Sam Altman says many missed GPT-4o's overly-agreeable “yes man” style — for some, it was the only real encouragement they'd ever received.GPT-4o's style, removed earlier this year, was criticized as “too sycophant-y,” gushing over mundane prompts with “absolutely brilliant” and similar praise.Altman says some users found it life-changing: “Please can I have it back? I've never had anyone in my life be supportive of me.”He warns even small tone tweaks can impact billions of chatJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Fancy yourself a classic car pricing expert? Our latest episode puts that knowledge to the test as we dive into the fascinating world of Hemmings auction results, where perception and reality often collide in surprising ways.The conversation kicks off with a beautifully maintained 1956 Ford Victoria sporting fender skirts and what our hosts playfully debate might be "hoodlum" wheel covers. When the hammer fell at $18,375, it set the tone for a journey through automotive history and collector valuation that would deliver several shocks along the way.Nothing demonstrates the unpredictable nature of classic car values quite like the 1969 AMC AMX that followed. This two-seat alternative to the Mustang commanded an eye-popping $41,895 – nearly double what our hosts estimated. Why such premium pricing? Numbers-matching originality and increasing rarity have transformed these American Motors offerings from underappreciated oddities to sought-after collectibles.From a "rare coupe" 2009 Pontiac Solstice (one of the brand's final offerings) to a vinyl-topped 1988 Cadillac DeVille that could "fit four bodies in the trunk" (as one host humorously observed), each vehicle tells a story about automotive heritage and collector psychology. Perhaps most fascinating was the 2006 Pontiac GTO – an Australian-built Holden with Corvette power that sold for just $14,175, demonstrating how badge engineering and styling misalignment can dramatically impact collector interest despite impressive performance credentials.The episode wraps with a gorgeous 1966 Buick LeSabre two-door that perfectly embodies what our hosts called "the floating luxury" and "near-Cadillac experience" of mid-century American motoring. At $13,650, it represents both tremendous value and the enduring appeal of Detroit's golden era designs.Ready to test your own classic car valuation skills? Listen now, then head to Hemmings.com to browse their current auctions and see if you can beat our experts at predicting what these rolling pieces of history will sell for next!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

In this episode of After Hours, the crew sits down with Nick Merrone, owner of 797 Performance out of Philadelphia, PA — a shop specializing in modern Mopar performance, with a side of Mustang work. What starts as a chat about Dodges, Chargers, Challengers, and Hellcats quickly spirals into a hilarious deep dive on truck quirks, takeover culture rumors, angle kits, and even obscure Australian engines.From Nick's early days wrenching in a storage unit to building a thriving performance parts business, the conversation blends car culture history, insider shop talk, and plenty of off-the-rails tangents. Whether it's debating the looks of the newest Charger, breaking down “striker” swaps, or reminiscing about old-school 240SX builds, this episode is equal parts automotive insight and chaotic fun.⁠@nickmerronesucks⁠⁠@797_performance⁠Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports

In ep 134 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jenna Sharpe joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to blend traditional and modern styles to create just the right corporate feel... the Superme Ruler of the Universe has her say, but what would she sound like, what would her attitude be, and how benevolent would YOU make a character like that? We also bring you Jenna's incredible elf character in the small leather workshop!Our VO question this week is all about where you start when you're trying to create a new character for audio.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In 1971, Edward and Isabelle Beaumont opened a small leather workshop just outside London. He believed in things made well — and made to last. She brought vision and flair. Together, they shaped a brand defined by balance: Between heritage and innovation. Utility and elegance.Function, and the quiet confidence of beautiful design.Today, every Beaumont & Belle piece is made with care — from timeless luggage to modern handbags. This is the story of how we carry legacy… and why it still matters.Script 2Child of Mars, welcome to the worlds . . .You are about to embark upon a great journey to your rightful place upon the surface of the planet your ancestors built. Your sweat, your blood, and that of your kin, gave this planet life. Now it is your turn to share in the bounty of mankind, to live and prosper in this new Solar Republic and pave a way for the next generation. My heart is with you. The hopes and dreams of people everywhere rise with you. Good luck and may you and yours find joy under the stars.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Jenna Sharpe is a full time voice actor based in Hampshire and working right across the industry. Recent Video Games credits include Dragon Quest 3, Warhammer, Lego Fortnite & Game of Thrones. She has over 40 credits on Audible for her work in Audio drama, and won best actress at the VOX Awards for her role of Mustang in the popular Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. She's a Psychologist by training and worked in Training and Development for the Police Service before throwing in her "proper job" to pursue a career as an actor. She says an understanding of human behaviour is definitely an asset when creating characters and working with brands, at least that's what she tells herself when she looks at how much she spent on tuition fees! Jenna's Website @JennaVAtion on X @JennaVAtion on Instagram Resources:

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!In this episode of our automotive podcast, hosts Christian and Doug sit down with Rob – a passionate car enthusiast and photographer – to share automotive nostalgia and memorable car stories spanning decades. Rob talks about his humble first car – a bare-bones 1986 Chevy Spectrum that even helped four friends pass their driving tests – and how it sparked a lifelong love for cars. The conversation then shifts into high gear with Mustang memories, as Rob recounts owning a Fox-body 1987 Mustang GT and a modern 2018 Mustang EcoBoost convertible (complete with custom mods and a Maryland flag under the hood).They also dive into the restoration of Rob's prized classic 1966 Ford Mustang in rare Emberglow – a family classic carhanded down through three generations of car lovers. Along the way, Rob shares his experiences in the car community – from photographing vehicles at local car shows and Cars & Coffee meetups to attending the famed SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where he rubbed shoulders with industry legends and witnessed cutting-edge car builds. This heartfelt conversation highlights how some cars become more than just transportation – they're rolling memory machines that connect family, history, and car culture. Tune in for a joyride through personal car nostalgia, life lessons learned behind the wheel, and the enduring bond between a petrolhead and the vehicles he loves. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

Ep288..Monterey Car Week is here! We give some highlights of Exotics on Broadway and some new changes this year. Show resident Corvette expert Drew Bunkley stops by the studio in his Tesla Plaid to discuss the ZR1X vs Mustang GTD. Jhae and Drew both use Grok AI as personal information assistants. What could go wrong? Referenced in this episode:Americans Most Stolen Vehicle is a muscle-car favoritehttps://www.motor1.com/news/768332/camaro-zl1-stolen-most-often-says-iihs/Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Editionhttps://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g65614776/2026-chevy-corvette-zr1x-quail-sliver-edition-gallery/Fully Loaded ZR1 $240,000https://www.motor1.com/news/750492/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-configurator-fully-loaded-price/Mustang GTD starts at $327,960 before optionshttps://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65034149/2025-ford-mustang-gtd-official-price/Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.righttoyota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcus Foundry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.autocannon.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: Info@HardParking.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparking.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HardParking

Pearl had the power of 5 different breeds. She was my Megadog. The Mustang was a 1971 convertible, white with a blue interior.The car and the dog could not talk, of course, but speech is not required to show love.Pearl and I found each other in the middle of nowhere, Oklahoma, when I was 8 years old. She had been abandoned by the side of the road and was starving. I was lonely and needed a friend.When Pearl realized that she had been adopted, she became as mellow and contented as a dope-smoking hippie in a tie-dyed T-shirt. But Pearl was not a little yapper dog. If you acted as though you were going to attack me, that 16-pound dog would become a gigantic werewolf that could move at the speed of light.Pearl followed the advice of E.W. Howe.“When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.”Speech is not required to show love.Rachel Dawes was a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne in the 2005 movie, Batman Begins. She said to him,“It's not who you are inside, but what you do that defines you.”Matthew records a parable by Jesus in which he makes a similar point:“There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.'‘I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.”“Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,' but he did not go.”“Which of the two did what his father wanted?”“The first,” they answered.Speech is not required to show love.Likewise, in the second chapter of James we read,“If a person is without clothes and daily food, and you say to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but do nothing about their physical needs, what good is that?”My '71 Mustang, like Pearl, was abandoned by the side of the road.I left a note under the windshield wiper in 1991.“Might this be a good time to sell this car? Give me a call and I'll buy it where it sits.”The man called me and I met him at the side of the road with the cash. He handed me the title to the car and asked, “Did you call a wrecker?”“No,” I answered, “I'm hoping to drive it home.”The man smiled and said, “Good luck,” as he drove away.I then took the pliers out of my back pocket and quickly replaced the fuel filter. The car started immediately and I drove it home. The fuel filter on a Ford 302 engine of that era was notorious for getting clogged up, and this Mustang still had the original fuel filter. I was shocked that it had lasted 20 years.I am going to tell you about that car, even though I know you won't believe me.It never had a flat.It would perform as though it had 4-wheel drive if I needed to pull a friend's car out of a ditch on an icy day.The car would refuse to run out of gas unless I was within coasting distance of a gas station. And if it absolutely had to break down, it would wait until I was within coasting distance of an auto parts store that had exactly the part I needed. (The car knew, of course, that I already had the tools that I would need in the trunk.)Speech is not required to show love.You have people in your life that you love. I know you do. You know it, too.Here are two other things that you already know.Talk is cheap.Actions speak louder than words.I am not against words. In fact, I am in the word business. Banging words together is what I get paid to do.And it is always a good thing to tell the people you love that you love them. But it...

This show starts with Ray's visit to his favorite record store and the oddball albums he picked up. After the music talk the boys covered S100 Engine Brightener for car use, and the problems associated with the IDIDIT column going into the GTO. Borgeson parts get the nod, as well as a repair solution for a MATCO ratchet wrench. A strange headlight issue on a '66 Mustang has the guys doing some seat of the pants diagnostics, as does an EVAP issue on Chris' car.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/OAo-LupHYgw

Send us a textHost Taylor Arenz kicks off the new season of the Texas HS Football Podcast with a deep-dive conversation with one of Texas high school football's most iconic figures, North Shore Mustangs head coach and district athletics coordinator Willie Gaston. A Mustang through and through, Gaston's journey has come full circle, from growing up in the community and playing under the Friday night lights in Mustang red, to starring at the University of Houston, spending time in the NFL, and now leading one of the top programs in the nation.In this episode, Taylor and Coach Gaston talk about North Shore's current offseason grind, the traditions that have stood the test of time, his favorite memories as a player, and what it feels like to be at the helm of a program that's become a Texas and a national powerhouse. They break down the response from the team after last year's semifinal run, the unique edge this 2025 squad brings to the table, and the mindset that keeps the Mustangs consistently on top.Plus, Coach Gaston opens up in a rapid-fire Q&A, revealing his coaching style in one word, his biggest inspirations, what he does to unwind, and even his bucket list stadium to coach in. Whether you're a North Shore fan, a Texas high school football diehard, or just love a good full-circle success story, this is one you don't want to miss!

durée : 00:55:50 - Le temps d'un bivouac - par : Daniel FIEVET - L'écrivain-voyageur et grand reporter Olivier Weber raconte son voyage au Mustang, ce petit royaume en Himalaya fermé aux étrangers jusqu'en 1992 Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Episode 104 we drive into the news about Subaru and the WRX sales crash, Jaguars CEO leaving the comapny (not suprised!), debating the current status of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, why Max Verstappen hates front wheel drive cars, and covering the current debate on lap times for the Mustang GTD and the Corvette C8 ZR1.Buckle up, relax and enjoy, this is CarQuicks!-#carquicks #automobile #sportscar #carquickspodcast #podcast #carindustry #supercar #automotivepodcast #automotivenews #nurburgring #laptimes #mustanggtd #Episode104 #corvettezr1 #corvettec8zr1 #mustang #zr1 #grcorolla #lewishamilton #f1racing #ferrari #jaguar #maxverstappen #chrisharris #fordracing __________Improve your driving with SUMA Performance mirrors!Give yourself a 10% off discount with CARQUICKS10 or follow this link for an automatic discount applied at checkout:Link: https://www.sumaperformance.com/CARQUICKSCheck out my review and install video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbuLKpktRbc&ab_channel=CarQuicks__________Get the best dash cam on the market! | The WolfBox G900 Pro https://wolfbox.com/?ref=rwnvizku&utm_source=goaff-Check out my installation/review video here! | https://youtu.be/RrwW2WTut_0-PLUS, get 10% OFF your purchase with code CAMERON__________Want better throttle response from your car? Better driveability? Better performance? Check out ShiftPower USA Throttle Controllers.-Check out my installation and review video: https://youtu.be/H9kruuEsL84?si=Ha8MBvKDQTckd1Py-If you liked it, thought about it, and now want it, give yourself a discount with this link: https://www.beatsonicusa.com/?ref=CAMERONBIGGS-00:00 Introduction01:43 Subaru WRX Sales are BAD08:28 Max Verstappen HATES FWD cars11:38 Jaguar CEO is leaving the company15:07 Do lap times matter? Mustang GTD vs. ZR130:51 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari debacle38:40 GR Corolla Updates | Car Review Updates44:10 Outro

This week, we talk about the Corvette dethroning the Mustang at Nürburgring, Kawasaki's absurd off-road monster, and the Tesla Diner that gives priority to Tesla owners — and cold food to everyone else. Plus, vise grip disasters and a heartfelt goodbye to Speed Demon Racing legend Chris Raschke.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! The world runs on various forms of energy. But one source of power that's totally free, is available to all of us. It's the sun. Make it a practice to get some sun every day, preferably in the morning to charge yourself up with Vitamin D to help build bone strength and fortify your immune system. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team is headed to court. This case stems from a complaint that the noise of their jets during a scheduled air show contributed to the untimely demise of a 14 year old cat named Layla. The Blues are accused of “state sponsored acoustic torture” of the beloved pet. There are also social media first amendment issues involved that complicates things further. Jet travel is a common place in modern society. Few people know that commercial jet travel began with the introduction of the Dehavilland Comet in England. Eventually, it was deemed to be unsafe due to design flaws, but the lessons learned contributed to safer aircraft developed by the Boeing and Douglas aircraft corporations respectively. Even fewer people are aware the very first jet ever produced was actually developed for Germany during World War Two.  Although they were faster than most propeller planes, several were shot down by the Tuskegee Airmen using their prop-driven P-51 Mustang aircraft. Meet a young wingman who was handsomely rewarded by doing a good deed for a lady in need. 

Hal Sperlich, often hailed as the "godfather of the Ford Mustang," was a visionary product planner at Ford who played a pivotal role in conceiving and championing the idea of a sporty, affordable car for younger buyers—what would become the Mustang. Working closely with Lee Iacocca, Sperlich recognized the emerging youth market and pushed for a stylish, performance-oriented vehicle built on the compact Falcon platform, combining low cost with high emotional appeal. His ability to translate consumer trends into product strategy helped birth the Mustang in 1964, igniting a new segment of American cars—the pony car—and forever changing automotive history.

Siempre lo digo: Los coches más bonitos son los coupés, una especie sino en vías de extinción, que atraviesa momentos difíciles. Los hubo más o menos bonitos, con mayor o menor éxito, pero algunos de ellos, por diversos motivos, marcaron una época. Quizás “marcar época” sea demasiado ambicioso, pero solo en algunos casos… en todos sí que estos coches han aportado algo distinto y han influido en sus propias marcas, en la competencia o en el devenir de los acontecimientos. Vamos a contaros de cada uno de ellos cual fue su aportación. He huido de coches muy exclusivos y, por tanto, muy minoritarios. Voy a recordar a mi buen amigo, desgraciadamente desaparecido, Ramón Roca quien decía: “Un simple Panda ha hecho más por las personas que todos los Lamborghini del Mundo juntos”. Así lo creo y por eso he seleccionado modelos relativamente asequibles, dentro de que los coupés suelen ser coches altos de gama, bien equipados, con buenos motores y, por tanto, caros. Echaréis de menos algunos evidentes, como el Audi Quattro, el Ford Mustang y el Porsche 911. El Quattro porque sí que marco en época, sobre todo en la competición y porque hemos hablado mucho de él. No menciono al primer Mustang por dos razones: Fue un fenómeno muy norteamericano y su aportación no era tanto por ser un coupé sino un “Pony Car”, un coche pequeño… para ellos. Y al Porsche 911 porque hemos hablado no mucho, sino muchísimo de él y realmente ha sido y es un coupé notable, pero no marco una época porque no cambio nada… incluso el propio coche sigue fiel a sus orígenes. A ver que os parece mi selección. 1. Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV (1974). Alfa quiso competir con las berlinas deportivas compactas, tipo BMW 2002 y lo hizo “a lo Alfa”, con un coupé diseñado por Giugiaro que no puede ser más bonito. 2. Datsun Z (1969). Este modelo sí que marcó una época al demostrar que los japoneses sabían hacer coupes con alma, con estilo, eficaces y muy bonitos. Y con la calidad propia de los fabricantes de este país. 3. Fiat 130 Coupé (1971). Un coche a menudo olvidado… injustamente olvidado. Y es que Fiat quiso conquistar el mercado Premium con su Fiat 130 Berlina de motor de 6 cilindros… pero no tuvo éxito. 4. Ford Capri (1969). Visto el éxito del Mustang en los USA, Ford pensó en hacer algo parecido a la medida Europa y así nació el Capri, con una carrocería muy bonita que merecía un mejor bastidor y motores no solo más potentes, sino más refinados. 5. Fiat Coupé (1993). A este Coupé de Fiat le sucede como a los buenos vinos, ha ganado con el tiempo. Un caso curioso, porque el exterior es obra de Chris Bangle y el interior de Pininfarina. 6. Nissan Skyline GT-R (1989). El R32 del Nissan Skyline cerró la década de 1980 que se había iniciado con el Audi Quattro que la inició. Ambos contaban con tracción a las cuatro ruedas y turbo, pero este modelo japones era aún más brutal, con sus 280 CV, y a la vez más refinado. 7. Opel Manta (1975). No, la fecha no es un error. Cierto que el Manta apareció en 1970 pero la serie B llegó en 1975. Y he elegido ésta, aunque las dos me encantan porque siempre fui más de Manta que de Capri. 8. Peugeot 504 Coupé (1969). En el Salón de Ginebra de 1969. Peugeot mostró los 504 Coupé y Cabriolet, ambos diseñados por Pininfarina y preciosos… aunque hoy toca hablar del Coupé. Ambos contaban con un motor V6 de 2.7 litros que comenzó dando 138 CV y acabó ofreciendo 144 CV. 9. Renault Fuego (1980). No nos engañemos: En 1980 este diseño de Robert Opron era, sencillamente, espectacular. Todos sabíamos que debajo había un R18, que el motor en voladizo lastraba su comportamiento deportivo… pero daba igual, era un coche muy luminoso, moderno y distinto a todo. 10. Rolls-Royce Camargue (1975). ¿Un Rolls Coupé? Pues sí, pese a sus casi 2,5 toneladas de peso y más de 5 metros de largo. Cuando este modelo apareció tenía el título de “coche más caro del Mundo”. Bonus-Track. Seat 124 Coupé (1968). Cerramos esta lista con una “pista extra”, un coche del que hemos hablado recientemente, pero que no podía faltar. El Fiat 124 Sport fue sin duda un coche notable, pero el Seat en España no era un coche notable… era, sencillamente, el coche más seductor del mercado.

According to today's guest Joycelyn Armstrong, her dad was a Ford dealer from 1970-1987. Quote, "He bought all of his children cars that were built the year we were born. I was born in 1965 and I still have my ‘65 convertible. He bought the car when I was 15 and she is my first car and still with me." Joycelyn welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast.Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application============If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 45 yearsIf you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: Not yet - hahaIf you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: She was restored by my brother when my dad bought it in 1980. It was powder blue and rough. She got the works. I promptly killed the motor so she got a new motor - that's a while ‘bother story. The best upgrade we're power brakes in the early 2000's. I weigh a whopping 95 lbs so getting her to stop was a feat. I spun her 180 degrees to stop in a rain storm and stared directly at the guy behind me. It was time. What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: Good question. I often ponder if she should get a face lift but since I haven't, I don't want her to look prettier than me. We look our age, and I am trying to decide if that is a bad thing. Your listeners can weigh in. Video interview -- Please add this to show notes -- no editing required:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nKFJcPofmf2rII9SbOjQYurlHMblcHUX?usp=drive_linkConnect with the show:@mustangpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/An Expert's Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustangwww.TheMustangPodcast.com/repairSponsored by: National Parts Depotwww.npdlink.comWith 4 warehouses nationwide, you'll get your parts fast!"Keep it safe, keep it rollin' and keep it on the road. Until next time!" Doug Sandlerdoug@turnkeypodcast.com

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Last time we spoke about Operation Downfall. The Allies, under General Krueger, initiated a decisive campaign to clear the Japanese from Luzon. As they faced the entrenched Shobu Group, challenges included treacherous terrain and a resilient enemy. Simultaneously, Japan braced for an invasion, mobilizing reinforcements and devising defensive strategies to ward off the impending Allied assault. As July approached, General Yamashita's forces prepared to execute a final breakout, but progress was hampered by relentless guerrilla attacks and adverse weather conditions. With Operation Downfall looming, Allied troops focused on strategic landings in Kyushu and Honshu, driven by a relentless determination to defeat the Japanese militarily. The intense battles of Luzon became a precursor to this monumental operation, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.  This episode is The Siege of Japan 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.  Boy I have been waiting a long time to come to this point. One of the most significant events in human history that deeply affects us to this very day. Nuclear war is as much a threat today as it was during the cold war. The dropping of the Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were deeply complicated events fraught with issues of morality. It goes without saying whether or not the bombs needed to be dropped, their actual impact on the surrender of Japan and so forth are still issues hotly debated to this very day. I have spoken on the issue countless times on my personal channel and podcast, but I figure to do this subject justice I will create a full episode for it. Thus in this episode we are going to just cover what happened, but rest assured I will come back to this later on. As we last explored, following the successful invasion of Luzon in the Philippines, along with the fall of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, American forces began preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese Home Islands. This operation was codenamed Operation Downfall. One key initiative leading up to this invasion was a comprehensive air-sea blockade and bombardment campaign against Japan itself. Previously, we detailed the extensive firebombing and precision bombing efforts executed by General LeMay's 21st Bomber Command. However, during this crucial period, the B-29 Superfortress bombers undertook a distinct operation under the codename Starvation. This single operation would be one of the largest factors that contributed to the surrender of Japan and its one most people have never heard of. In July 1944, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz proposed a bold plan to use B-29 Superfortress bombers to mine the waterways surrounding the Japanese Home Islands. Although Generals Henry H. Arnold and Walter Hansell expressed concerns that this mining campaign could distract from the B-29's primary role as a strategic bombardment aircraft, they eventually agreed to assign one bomber group to focus on aerial mining when conditions permitted. On December 22, Hansell's 21st Bomber Command was directed to formulate a naval mining program aimed at executing between 150 to 200 sorties each month, which was set to begin in April 1945. However, by this time, General Curtis LeMay had taken command of the 21st Bomber Command. LeMay was notably enthusiastic about the idea and successfully recommended to Washington an upgraded mining program that aimed to deploy up to 1,500 mines each month using a full B-29 wing. LeMay viewed aerial mining in a different light than Arnold or Hansell, seeing it as a vital extension of strategic bombing. He recognized that most of Japan's war production materials, as well as a significant portion of its food supplies, were imported from regions such as China, Southeast Asia, and the Dutch East Indies. Japan's industrial heartland is primarily found on Honshu, its largest and most industrialized island, while Shikoku, another island, also lacks essential resources such as iron ore and high-quality coal. These crucial materials were sourced from Kyushu and Hokkaido, both of which are other Japanese islands. All these resources were transported by sea, so without easy access to raw materials, Japan's industrial output would come to a grinding halt. The only aircraft capable of deploying mines effectively where they were needed were the B-29s. Areas such as the Inland Sea, the Sea of Japan, and the Korean Peninsula were out of reach for other Allied aircraft. Additionally, Allied submarines could only venture into these perilous waters with great risk. Notably, about 80% of Japan's merchant fleet utilized the Shimonoseki Strait, a critical waterway that separates Kyushu from Honshu. Understanding the strategic advantage of closing this strait, LeMay decided to allocate an entire wing of B-29s specifically to mine this vital route. Brigadier General John Davies commanded the 313th Bombardment Wing, tasked with deploying approximately 2,000 naval mines each month into Japanese waters. The primary goals of this operation were to prevent essential raw materials and food supplies from reaching the Home Islands, hinder the supply and mobilization of Japanese military forces, and disrupt transportation routes in the Inland Sea of Japan. Between March 27 and April 12, Davies' bombers targeted key enemy shipping bases located in Kure, Sasebo, and Hiroshima. They also focused on the Shimonoseki Strait, a narrow and strategically important waterway that links the Inland Sea with the Tsushima Strait. Notably, after these attacks, this strait was successfully closed for two weeks. On May 3 and 5, the 313th Bombardment Wing laid down a total of 1,422 mines in the waters surrounding the Shimonoseki Strait, as well as near major urban centers like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Osaka. These efforts aimed to severely disrupt maritime commerce between Japan's major industrial areas. Just a week later, the minefields expanded from the Shimonoseki Strait to include Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, and northwest Honshu, the largest island containing Tokyo. By the end of that month, these mines were proving remarkably effective, accounting for the sinking of more ships than Japanese submarines. In fact, within the Shimonoseki Strait alone, 113 ships had been sunk. Between June 7 and July 8, American forces expanded and fortified minefields along the western coast of Japan while also replenishing the existing minefields in the Shimonoseki Strait and the Inland Sea. During this effort, they successfully laid a total of 3,542 mines across 14 missions. The "total blockade" officially commenced on July 9 and continued until the end of the war. Throughout this period, American forces executed 474 sorties, dropping another 3,746 mines that replenished existing minefields and extended coverage to harbors in Korea. In total, Brigadier General Davies conducted 46 missions that laid down 26 minefields containing 12,135 mines. Remarkably, only 15 B-29s were lost during these operations. In turn, the mines accounted for the sinking or damaging of 670 Japanese ships, with a total loss of 1.25 million tons. This mining campaign effectively strangled Japanese industry, as the denial of essential raw materials to factories proved more disruptive than the direct bombing of the plants themselves.  Despite the clear vulnerability of Japan's economy to disruptions in coastal shipping, Japanese authorities were alarmingly unprepared to address the threat posed by air-dropped mines. By August 1945, Japan had committed 349 ships and 20,000 personnel to counter the Starvation campaign, but these efforts were overwhelmingly ineffective. The shipping crisis escalated to such a degree that searchlights and anti-aircraft batteries were redeployed from urban centers to defend expected mining targets. Additionally, suicide boats were employed in desperate attempts to clear the minefields. Royal Navy historian S.W. Roskill commented on the situation, stating, “The blockade had, in fact, been far more successful than we realized at the time. Although submarines initially played a critical role in enforcing the blockade, it was the air-laid mines that ultimately strangled Japan.” Japanese officials shared this assessment. A director from a Tokyo steel company reflected on the situation, noting that the denial of essential raw materials to factories caused far greater disruption than the direct bombing of the plants themselves. This contradicted the views of US Army Air Forces experts back in Washington. In a striking remark after the war, a Japanese minesweeping officer told American forces, “The result of B-29 mining was so effective against shipping that it eventually starved the country. You could have likely shortened the war by starting this campaign earlier.” Meanwhile, General LeMay continued his firebombing campaign against Japan. By the end of May, urban areas around Tokyo Bay had been devastated, prompting the 21st Bomber Command to shift focus westward toward the densely populated industrial complexes lining Osaka Bay. On June 1, 521 B-29s were dispatched to bomb industrial targets situated along the Yodo River, with an escort of 148 P-51 fighters. Unfortunately, an undetected thunderstorm struck en route, which meant only 27 P-51s reached Osaka, while another 27 crashed, and the remaining fighters had to return to Iwo Jima. Despite these complications, the B-29s bombed from altitudes ranging between 18,000 and 28,500 feet, successfully dropping 2,788 tons of incendiary bombs on Osaka. The attack resulted in the burning of 3.15 square miles, destroying 136,107 houses and 4,222 factories. Four days later, on June 3, 530 unescorted B-29 Superfortresses launched a bombing raid on the city of Kobe. Of those, 473 aircraft targeted the city, resulting in the destruction of 4.35 square miles. This devastating strike led to the demolition of 51,399 buildings, while another 928 suffered significant damage. The raid, however, came with losses, as 11 bombers were downed, and 176 were damaged in the operation. On June 7, 449 B-29s returned to Osaka. Despite facing heavy cloud cover that restricted visibility, they managed to burn an additional 2.21 square miles of the city, destroying another 55,333 buildings.  By the conclusion of General Curtis LeMay's maximum-effort area bombing campaign, the six most significant industrial cities in Japan, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka, Yokohama, and Kawasaki, had been left in ruins. Major factories were either destroyed or severely damaged, while thousands of smaller household and feeder industrial units were consumed by flames. Casualty figures surged into six figures, leaving millions of people homeless. The evacuation of survivors further complicated efforts to secure labor for the factories that remained operational. Japan's air-raid protection system proved woefully inadequate to withstand a protracted siege by very heavy bombers. The system lacked sufficient organization, trained personnel, shelters, fire-fighting equipment, and facilities for relief and evacuation. Additionally, there was a significant deficiency in civilian indoctrination regarding emergency procedures. Under the relentless pressure of repeated major attacks, local Air Raid Precaution organizations collapsed, adding strain to an already overburdened imperial government. Japanese civilians, who had been conditioned by victory propaganda, displayed little of the discipline that helped German citizens endure years of aerial bombardment. As news of military defeats and the impact of B-29 precision strikes filtered into the great cities, residents began to lose confidence in their leaders' ability to protect them or care for the victims of the attacks. Abe Motoki, the Minister of Home Affairs at the time, later remarked, “I believe that after the raids on Tokyo on May 23-24, 1945, civilian defense measures in that city, as well as in other parts of Japan, were considered a futile effort.” Regarding the operational cost of this campaign for the 21st Bomber Command, it was not considered excessively burdensome. Over the course of 17 maximum-effort incendiary attacks, LeMay dispatched a total of 6,960 B-29s, which dropped 41,592 tons of bombs. The losses amounted to 136 B-29s, averaging only 1.9% of the sorties, a rate significantly lower than what had been endured in earlier months, and quite acceptable by the standards of conventional strategic bombing. Meteorologists predicted that the summer monsoon would keep Japan's skies covered with clouds for most of the upcoming months, from June to August. As a result, LeMay shifted strategies under what became known as the Empire Plan. This approach prioritized targeting industrial and military sites during daylight hours when the weather permitted, while secondary cities that had sufficient industrial capability became targets for nighttime area attacks. This change meant that since no single target warranted a full four-wing maximum effort, multiple missions could be scheduled in a single day. Accordingly, on June 9, 110 B-29s attacked three aircraft factories located in Narao, Atsuta, and Akashi. The strikes successfully destroyed the factories in Narao and Atsuta, but an unfortunate miscalculation led to the bombing of the town near Akashi. The following day, June 10, a force of 280 B-29s, escorted by 107 P-51 Mustang fighters, targeted six distinct sites in the Tokyo Bay area. The mission yielded significant results, with all targets sustaining heavy damage. Finally, on June 15, 516 B-29s were dispatched for one last firebombing raid against Osaka and the neighboring city of Amagasaki. In this combined assault, 444 bombers dropped over 1,350 tons of incendiary bombs, incinerating an additional 1.9 square miles in Osaka and more than half a square mile in Amagasaki. Starting on June 17, General Curtis LeMay's firebombing campaigns began to focus on medium-sized secondary cities across Japan. On that day, 477 B-29 Superfortresses targeted the cities of Omuta, Hamamatsu, Yokkaichi, and Kagoshima, burning a combined total of six square miles in these urban areas. The success of this initial multi-target mission ensured the continuation of the program, establishing an operational pattern that would remain standard during the final weeks of the war. In total, multiple incendiary attacks were conducted on sixteen occasions, averaging about two missions per week. Between June 17 and August 14, American forces carried out 8,014 sorties, dropping a staggering 54,184 tons of incendiaries across 58 secondary cities. On June 22, 446 B-29s were dispatched to strike six targets located in southern Honshu, including the crucial Kure Naval Arsenal. In this mission, 382 bombers released 2,103 tons of bombs, inflicting heavy damage to these essential manufacturing facilities. Just four days later, on June 26, a force of 510 B-29s, accompanied by 148 P-51 Mustang escorts, targeted locations in southern Honshu and the nearby island of Shikoku. However, dense clouds over much of the area complicated assembly and forced many aircraft to attack targets of opportunity individually or in small groups. As a result, adverse weather conditions would delay subsequent daytime raids until July 24.  In the coordinated strike program that commenced in June, the decision to focus on either the Empire Plan or urban industrial targets was largely influenced by weather conditions. As the program took shape, the 315th Bombardment Wing (VH) became available for combat operations. This wing operated somewhat independently from the other bomber units, with its activities significantly guided by the specialized equipment of its aircraft. Authorized for deployment in the Pacific in December 1944, the 315th settled at Northwest Field, Guam, during May and June. Its commander, Brigadier General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr., was a seasoned veteran of the strategic air offensive against Germany. The B-29s of the 315th Wing differed in two key respects from those of other units. They were equipped with the AN/APQ-7 (Eagle) radar, a sophisticated radar system designed for bombing, instead of the conventional AN/APQ-13 radar. The latter had primarily served as a navigational aid. While crews had become adept at using the AN/APQ-13 for night or poor-weather bombing, it lacked the precision necessary for accurate strikes. The Eagle radar, however, offered significantly greater definition and, although it required a long bomb run averaging seventy miles, this was not considered a serious hindrance in the tactical context of Japan. To further enhance its night-bombing capabilities, the Superfortresses had been stripped of all armament except for the tail gun. This modification, along with the Eagle radar, clearly marked the 315th as a dedicated night-bombing unit. There were various proposals for the use of these specially equipped B-29s, including high-altitude bombing, area bombing, and aerial mining. However, by the time the 315th Wing was ready for combat, the 313th Bombardment Wing had already gained proficiency in aerial mining, while all wings had become adept at area bombing using the AN/APQ-13. Training for the 315th had focused heavily on night radar tactics, with less emphasis on visual bombing and daytime formation flights. It was evident that if the Eagle radar was to undergo a thorough scientific evaluation, it should be tested against a specific set of targets that were preferably large in size and located along the coastline. In the view of the 21st Bomber Command, the oil industry met these requirements perfectly. The 315th Bombardment Wing initiated its specialized campaign on June 26 with a targeted strike against the Utsube Oil Refinery in Yokkaichi, the top-priority target. By August 14, the wing had conducted 15 additional missions against a total of 10 targets, which included various petroleum refineries and synthetic plants, such as the Maruzen Oil Company in Wakayama, Mitsubishi Oil Company in Kawasaki, and Nippon Oil Company plants spread across Akita, Kansai, Kudamatsu, and Amagasaki, as well as the Imperial Fuel Industry Company in Ube and Toa Fuel Industry in Wakayama. During the campaign, the 315th Wing dispatched a total of 1,200 B-29s, 1,095 of which successfully bombed their primary targets, dropping 9,084 tons of 500-pound general-purpose bombs deemed particularly effective against the scattered installations. The increase in bomb load capacity was made possible by stripping the planes of unnecessary equipment and conducting bombing missions individually at night. As the crews gained experience, they were able to increase the average weight carried from 14,631 pounds during the first mission to 20,684 pounds by August 9. Despite concerns about safety from removing most of the aircraft's armaments, only four planes were lost and 66 sustained damage throughout the campaign. The 20th Air Force estimated that the B-29 attacks led to the destruction of approximately 6 million barrels of tank storage capacity, and the United States Strategic Bombing Survey (USSBS) reported that refining capacity had been reduced from 90,000 barrels a day in December 1941 to around 17,000 barrels. However, the strategic impact was more apparent than real, as many storage tanks were empty and refinery production had fallen to just 4% of capacity before the very heavy bomber campaign began. The lack of precise intelligence regarding the state of Japan's economy had justified the emphasis on the oil program as a form of reinsurance. Nevertheless, the blockade had effectively severed the nation's oil resources, resulting in tankers remaining idle at the docks. On July 1, Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet departed San Pedro Bay to initiate the first preliminary strikes in preparation for Operation Olympic. This operation involved battleships and heavy cruisers conducting surface bombardments of industrial targets in eastern Japan, while lighter forces performed anti-shipping sweeps along the coast. Additionally, a fleet of submarines advanced ahead of Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 to eliminate picket boats and establish lifeguard positions. At 18:15 on July 9, the force began its 25-knot approach toward the Home Islands, launching its first strikes against the Tokyo area at 04:00 on July 10. A total of 1,732 sorties were executed, targeting locations from Koriyama to Hamamatsu, dropping 454 tons of bombs and 1,648 rockets over Honshu with negligible opposition. American airmen reported the destruction of 109 enemy aircraft and damage to 231 during these strikes.   Following this, Halsey's fleet moved north to bombard Hokkaido and northern Honshu, which were beyond the effective range of the B-29s and had previously evaded attack. At 05:59 on July 14, Rear-Admiral John Shafroth's Bombardment Group Able, consisting primarily of three battleships and two heavy cruisers, was tasked with attacking the Kamaishi Works of the Japan Iron Company. By midday, Shafroth's forces had opened fire on Kamaishi, marking the first surface bombardment of Japan by a hostile fleet in over 80 years. Between 12:10 and 14:19, a total of 802 16-inch shells, 728 8-inch shells, and 825 5-inch shells were expended, setting the town ablaze as key industrial and residential targets were hit and resulting in the sinking of one oil tanker, two barges, and one small ship in the harbor. Simultaneously, McCain's carriers closed to within 80 nautical miles of Japan, launching 1,391 sorties against Hokkaido and northern Honshu to target railways, shipping, and airfields, again facing only light resistance. In the ensuing strikes, American planes sank over 50,000 tons of shipping and naval craft, including the destroyer Tachibana, four minesweepers, eight naval auxiliaries, and around 20 merchant vessels, with significant losses occurring at Muroran and Hakodate. In addition, 25 enemy planes were destroyed, while American losses totaled 24 aircraft and 17 airmen, about half of whom were lost in combat. Task Force 38 launched another assault on July 15, executing 966 combat sorties that dropped 355 tons of bombs and expended 2,093 rockets. This operation resulted in the sinking of 65 vessels and damaging 128 others, as well as the destruction of 48 locomotives and damage to 28. Widespread destruction was inflicted on several facilities, particularly the Aomori–Hakodate railcar ferry system, which transported 30% of the coal between Hokkaido and Honshu. The strikes devastated the ferry system, sinking eight ferries, beaching eight more, and damaging two. In total, 70 auxiliary sailing colliers were sunk, and 11 were damaged, along with 10 steel freighters lost and 7 damaged. The ferry strikes were the brainchild of Halsey's operations officer, Captain Ralph “Rollo” Wilson. “When the first action reports began to sift in,” Halsey related: He snatched them up and pored over them; the ferries were not mentioned. Later reports also ignored them. Rollo was sulking and cursing when the final reports arrived. I heard him whistle and saw him beam. “Six ferries sunk!” he said. “Pretty soon we'll have ‘em moving their stuff by oxcarts and skiffs!”  Additionally, 20 city blocks in Kushiro were razed. The most significant outcome of these operations was the virtual severance of Hokkaido from Honshu. By the end of the raids, Halsey's 3rd Fleet had achieved the sinking of 140 ships and small craft, damaging 235 others, and destroying 38 planes while damaging 46. Meanwhile, Rear-Admiral Oscar Badger's Bombardment Group Baker, composed of three battleships, two light cruisers, and eight destroyers, was assigned to bombard Muroran. Between 09:36 and 10:25, this group fired 860 16-inch shells at the Nihon Steel Company and the Wanishi Ironworks, targeting both the coal liquefaction plant and coke ovens. This bombardment inflicted severe damage on those facilities and resulted in the destruction or damage of 2,541 houses in Muroran. As Hasley recalled “These sweeps and bombardments accomplished more than destruction. they showed the enemy that we made no bones about playing in his front yard. From now on, we patrolled his channels and shelled his coast almost every night that the weather permitted.” Additionally, Rear-Admiral James Cary Jones' four light cruisers conducted a sweep along the east coast of Honshu to hunt for Japanese shipping; however, they reported no contacts during their mission. Early on July 16, Task Force 38 retired east of Honshu to begin refueling and rendezvoused with Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37, which agreed to operate closely as an additional task group for Admiral Halsey. At 03:50 on July 17, the two task forces began launching strikes against central Honshu despite adverse weather conditions. The American forces executed 205 sorties targeting the Mito area, while British aircraft flew 87 sorties against airfields and railyards along the northwest coast of Honshu. Despite the bad weather, several small craft and locomotives were destroyed, though the operation resulted in the loss of nine aircraft and four airmen. Later that afternoon, Halsey detached Badger's augmented Bombardment Group to attack Hitachi, a significant industrial and electronics-producing city. The 53-minute bombardment commenced in fog and rain at 23:14, during which 1,207 16-inch shells, 267 14-inch shells, and 292 6-inch rounds were expended against the Tago and Mito Works of the Hitachi Manufacturing Company, as well as the Yamate Plant and copper refining facilities of Hitachi Mine, resulting in severe devastation. On July 18, McCain's two leading carriers launched a total of 592 sorties against Yokosuka, specifically targeting the heavily camouflaged battleship Nagato at the naval base. The attacks resulted in the sinking of one old cruiser, one minesweeper, one submarine, one incomplete destroyer, and three patrol vessels, in addition to damaging one subchaser, one old destroyer, and one old battleship. Although Nagato was hit multiple times and suffered heavy damage, it managed to stay afloat. Meanwhile, three carriers also targeted airfields and other opportunities in Tokyo, while Task Force 37 attacked a seaplane base at Kitaura and airfields at Nobara, Naruto, Chosi, Kanoike, Natori, and Kitakawa. The recent raids resulted in the destruction of 43 enemy planes and damage to 77 others on the ground, along with the destruction of three locomotives and the derailing of four electrified train cars by rockets. However, the American forces incurred losses of 14 aircraft and 18 aircrew, as the 3rd Fleet flyers reported encountering the fiercest anti-aircraft fire they had yet experienced. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Carl Holden's four light cruisers were detached during the night to sweep shipping off Sagami Bay and to target the radar site at Cape Nojima. On July 21, Captain Thomas Hederman's Destroyer Squadron 61, consisting of nine destroyers, was assigned to conduct another anti-shipping sweep off Sagami Bay. Pursuing four radar contacts, the destroyers engaged targets at midnight on July 22, firing guns and torpedoes from 7,000 yards. This action resulted in the sinking of the 800-ton freighter No.5 Hakutetsu Maru and damaging the 6,919-ton Enbun Maru. In response, Japanese coastal artillery, the minesweeper W-1, and subchaser Ch-42 returned fire, but Hederman's squadron successfully retired without damage. Although minor in scale, the Battle of Sagami Bay would ultimately be the last surface action of the war. Meanwhile, as part of Operation Barney, a planned submarine penetration of the Sea of Japan, nine submarines succeeded in sinking 27 Japanese merchant vessels and one submarine, totaling 54,786 tons.  On June 8, the submarine Barb commenced her twelfth patrol, tasked with terrorizing the Sea of Okhotsk using her newly installed 5-inch rocket launchers. Over the following weeks, Skipper Commander Eugene “Luckey” Fluckey executed successful rocket bombardments on Shari, Hokkaido, and targets in Shikuka, Kashiho, and Shiritoru on Karafuto (southern Sakhalin), also employing the submarine's deck guns to destroy 35 sampans in the town of Kaihyo To. Observing Karafuto trains transporting military supplies to ports, Fluckey devised a plan to intercept these trains. Engineman Third Class Billy Hatfield recalled how, as a child, he had placed nuts on railroad ties and watched as the weight of passing trains cracked them between rail and tie. Realizing this principle could be adapted, he suggested rigging an automatic detonator. Fluckey had many volunteers for the mission, including a Japanese POW, and carefully selected Hatfield and seven others, deciding against leading the shore party himself. Just after midnight on July 23, 1945, Fluckey maneuvered Barb to within 950 yards of the Karafuto coast. Led by Lieutenant William Walker, the team launched two rubber rafts at 00:30. Before they left, Fluckey instructed them, “Boys, if you get stuck, head for Siberia, 130 miles north, following the mountain ranges. Good luck.” Upon reaching the shore, the Americans located the tracks and buried a 55-pound scuttling charge and battery beneath the rails, positioning it under a water tower they planned to use as a lookout. As Motor Machinist's Mate First Class John Markuson climbed up, he unexpectedly found he was scaling a sentry tower, causing him to retreat without alerting the sleeping guard. When a train passed, the team dove for cover before resuming their work after it had gone by. Shortly after 01:30, Walker's team signaled their return to Barb, which was now just 600 yards offshore. Fifteen minutes later, while the boats were halfway back, Fluckey heard the rumble of an approaching train. He hoisted a megaphone and urged the crew to “Paddle like the devil, boys!” At 01:47, a 16-car Japanese train struck Hatfield's detonator, resulting in a massive explosion that sent debris soaring 200 feet into the air and reportedly killed 150 Japanese. Minutes later, all eight Americans were safely aboard Barb, which then slipped back into the night, having successfully executed the only amphibious invasion of Japan during World War II. Returning to the main action, Halsey aimed to eliminate the remnants of the Combined Fleet at the heavily fortified Kure Naval Base. Consequently, Task Force 38 began launching the first of 1,363 sorties against ships and airfields in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu, ringing the Inland Sea at 04:40 on July 24. A total of 599 tons of bombs and 1,615 rockets were unleashed over Kure, resulting in the sinking or damaging of 22 warships, which totaled 258,000 tons. Among the affected vessels were the battleships Hyuga, Ise, and Haruna; fleet carriers Amagi and Katsuragi; the escort carrier Kaiyo; heavy cruisers Tone and Aoba; as well as light cruisers Oyodo and Kitakami. In addition, another 53 vessels amounting to 17,000 tons were sunk at various locations, including Hiroshima Bay, Niihama, Bungo Channel, and Kii Channel. At Kobe, the incomplete fleet carrier Aso was also attacked and damaged. American Hellcats and Corsairs effectively swept aside Japanese aerial opposition, shooting down 18 enemy planes while destroying 40 aircraft and damaging another 80 on the ground. Furthermore, around the Inland Sea, 16 locomotives were destroyed and five were damaged, while 20 hangars sustained damage. Three oil tanks were set ablaze at Kure and one at Tano. Additionally, four electric trains and a roundhouse were strafed at Hamamatsu, and various military installations, including barracks, warehouses, power plants, and factories around the airfields, received significant damage. Simultaneously, Rear-Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37 conducted 257 sorties against targets in Japan and the surrounding offshore areas, sinking the escort carrier Shimane Maru in Shido Bay, along with a number of destroyers, small escorts, and coasters. Meanwhile, Jones' light cruisers swept through the Kii Channel before bombarding the Kushimoto seaplane base and airfields at Cape Shionomisaki during the night. Supporting these efforts, General LeMay dispatched 625 B-29s against seven targets in the Nagoya and Osaka areas, successfully inflicting heavy damage on all of them despite the spotty weather, marking this as the last major attack on the Japanese mainland during the war, as two weeks of cloudy weather ensued. In the early hours of July 25, McCain's aircraft carriers resumed launching strikes against airfields and shipping in the Inland Sea and the Nagoya-Osaka areas. During this operation, they executed a total of 655 sorties, expending 185 tons of bombs and 1,162 rockets, successfully sinking nine ships totaling 8,000 tons and damaging another 35 vessels. The strikes also resulted in the downing of 21 Japanese planes, with an additional 61 aircraft destroyed on the ground and 68 damaged. After refueling on July 27, Halsey's carrier forces moved to launch points located 96 nautical miles off Shikoku. At 04:43 on July 28, they resumed strikes over the Inland Sea, focusing on targets from northern Kyushu to Nagoya, as well as airfields across Honshu along the Sea of Japan. This resulted in McCain flying a total of 1,602 sorties, dropping 605 tons of bombs and expending 2,050 rockets. These attacks sank 27 ships, amounting to 43,000 tons, including the battleships Ise and Haruna, the fleet carrier Amagi, and the Combined Fleet flagship Oyodo. Additionally, 78 vessels totaling 216,000 tons were reported damaged, among them the fleet carrier Katsuragi, heavy cruiser Tone, and light cruiser Kitakami. American pilots reported the destruction of 21 Japanese aircraft in the air and claimed 115 destroyed on the ground across 30 area airfields. They also successfully destroyed 14 locomotives, four oil cars, two roundhouses, three oil tanks, three warehouses, one hangar, and a transformer station. In support of these efforts, Task Force 37 conducted 260 sorties against the eastern Inland Sea, targeting the dockyard at Harima and sinking or severely damaging four corvettes at Maizuru. Meanwhile, the 7th Air Force's 11th and 494th Bombardment Groups carried out a day-long raid on Kure, successfully sinking the heavy cruiser Aoba. By sunset that evening, the Imperial Japanese Navy had effectively ceased to exist, though the cost for the Americans was steep, with losses amounting to 101 planes and 88 men since July 24. As Halsey moved east to target the Osaka-Nagoya area, Shafroth's reinforced Bombardment Group was detached on July 29 to bombard Hamamatsu. During the night, they successfully unloaded 810 16-inch shells, 265 14-inch shells, and 1,035 8-inch shells, damaging the Imperial Government Railway locomotive works, igniting a blaze at the Japanese Musical Instrument Company, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure along the critical Tokaido main line. The following day, McCain's carriers conducted 1,224 sorties against airfields in Osaka, Kobe, Maizuru, and Nagoya, expending 397 tons of bombs and 2,532 rockets. These strikes resulted in the sinking of 20 vessels totaling 6,000 tons and damaging another 56 ships. The pilots also claimed destruction of 115 enemy aircraft on the ground, while inflicting severe damage on numerous industrial targets, including aircraft factories and naval docks in Maizuru. In Miyazu Bay, the destroyer Hatsushino struck an air-dropped naval mine, marking the final loss of 129 Japanese destroyers sunk during the war. That night, seven destroyers advanced deep into Suruga Bay, unleashing 1,100 5-inch shells on Shimizu within seven minutes, successfully destroying or damaging 118 industrial buildings. Typhoon weather would impede the operations of the 3rd Fleet for the next two weeks, as Admiral Nimitz ordered Halsey to steer clear of southern Japan, which was set to become the target of a new and deadly weapon: the atomic bomb. The U.S. Army had begun its project to develop an atomic bomb on August 16, 1942, under the auspices of the Manhattan Project. The project was directed by Major-General Leslie Groves and involved renowned scientists such as Robert Oppenheimer, Enrico Fermi, Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, and Albert Einstein. Over time, it expanded to include a design center at Los Alamos and two production facilities at Hanford and Clinton. By August 1945, the teams at Los Alamos had successfully designed, developed, and built a gun-type atomic bomb capable of forcing five pounds of uranium-235 against another 17 pounds at high speed, thereby achieving critical mass and releasing immense heat, light, blast, and radiation. The team was also experimenting with an even more powerful device: the plutonium bomb, which utilized an implosion method whereby a sphere of plutonium was compressed by conventional explosives to reach criticality. By early August, scientists had managed to produce enough nuclear material to create only one uranium device, known as Little Boy, and one plutonium bomb, referred to as Fat Man. Each weapon had the potential to annihilate an entire city, and American leaders were prepared to use them if it could compel the Japanese Empire to surrender without necessitating an invasion of Japan. A Targeting Committee led by Groves, consisting of Manhattan Project and Air Force personnel, recommended Hiroshima, Niigata, Kokura, and Nagasaki as primary targets.  Groves' Targeting Committee employed several criteria to select sites for atomic bomb targets. The chosen targets had to possess strategic value to the Japanese and be situated between Tokyo and Nagasaki. Additionally, the target needed to feature a large urban area with a minimum diameter of three miles and must be relatively untouched by previous bombings, ironically spared for potential atomic destruction at a later stage. A crucial condition was that, to the best of their knowledge, these areas should harbor no concentrations of Allied prisoners of war. However, this requirement was challenging to ascertain accurately due to a lack of reliable information about the locations of prisoners. Initially, the committee considered 17 candidates and selected five primary targets: Hiroshima, Yokohama, Kokura, Niigata, and Kyoto. On May 28, they narrowed the list to three: Kyoto, Niigata, and Hiroshima. Hiroshima was significant as it housed Hata's 2nd General Army headquarters and featured a large shipyard, while Niigata was a major industrial city with an important port. Moreover, Kyoto held considerable cultural and religious significance for the Japanese. Secretary of War Stimson, having previously cautioned General Arnold about the humanitarian consequences of targeting cities with incendiary bombings, insisted on removing Kyoto from the list after intense discussions with Groves. On July 21, President Truman concurred with Stimson during their meetings in Potsdam, deciding that Kyoto should be spared. Subsequently, Kokura, known for its large arsenal and ordnance works, replaced Kyoto. Additionally, LeMay's staff reportedly included Nagasaki as an alternate target due to potential weather issues, as it was home to Mitsubishi's arms factories, electric production facilities, ordnance works, and extensive dockyards, making it a valuable target. Meanwhile, a high-level civilian Interim Committee, under Secretary of War Henry Stimson, ultimately advised President Truman on the use of nuclear weapons, reasoning that their deployment would be no worse than the current incendiary bombing campaigns against Japan. The committee also recommended that an atomic bomb be deployed as soon as possible, without warning, to maximize shock value and target a "war plant… surrounded by workers' houses." Following a successful operational test of the experimental plutonium bomb conducted at Trinity on July 16, President Truman authorized General Spaatz to prepare for the bomb drops before August 3. Colonel Paul Tibbets' 509th Composite Group had been specially organized in secret since September 1944 to deliver nuclear weapons, and by June, it had arrived at Tinian under the command of LeMay's 21st Bomber Command. General Twinning replaced LeMay as commander of the 21st on August 1, and he would ultimately issue the direct orders for Tibbets to drop the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb mission had a convoluted command structure. The Joint Chiefs of Staff were largely left out of the chain of command. LeMay was Tibbet's nominal commander; however, Groves still had extensive control over the operation through his deputy Brigadier General Thomas Farrell on Tinian. The 21st Bomber Command would determine when the atomic bomb mission was launched, based on suitable weather conditions. Even at this stage, General of the Air Force Henry "Hap" Arnold and LeMay were still skeptical about the Manhattan Project; they thought B-29 incendiary and high-explosive bombing operations would suffice to end the war soon. LeMay even questioned the 509th CG pilots' ability to conduct the mission; he wanted seasoned Pacific B-29 veteran crews to drop the nuclear cargo. While the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) and Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) prepared for an impending invasion, the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) continued its bombing campaign against Japan. The crews of the 509th Composite Group needed to acclimate to the navigational challenges, varied weather conditions, extensive distances, and the geography of the region, all while becoming accustomed to combat situations. Training commenced at Tinian on June 30, with conventional operational missions over Japan beginning on July 20. To prepare for their atomic missions, the crews trained with "pumpkins," which were specially constructed bombs designed to mimic the appearance and weight of nuclear weapons. This allowed them to practice handling and releasing the bombs. They also rehearsed navigational procedures, visual bomb release techniques, and dropping the weapon at an altitude of approximately 30,000 feet. Following the drop, the crew conducted high-speed, radical turns to evade the nuclear effects after detonation. During their first mission, a B-29 from the 509th sought an alternative target in Tokyo. The crew aimed to drop their 10,000-pound "pumpkin" on the Imperial Palace, but unfortunately, they missed their target. Had they succeeded in killing the emperor, it could have significantly impacted Japan's decision-making process, potentially fortifying the Japanese people's resolve to continue the war. Military leaders might have seized control in the aftermath, pushing their forces to keep fighting. Throughout their training, the units of the 21st Bomber Command intentionally avoided targeting Hiroshima, Niigata, Kokura, and Nagasaki during these practice runs. In total, Tibbets directed his crews on numerous combat missions that targeted 28 cities and involved the dropping of 49 "pumpkins." Remarkably, the 509th lost no aircraft during these operations. While Tibbets focused on perfecting the delivery method, the weapons Little Boy and Fat Man were being transported to Tinian. Some weapon assemblies were delivered by C-54 and B-29 aircraft from Kirtland Field near Albuquerque, while the cruiser Indianapolis delivered the fissionable material for Little Boy from San Francisco on July 26. Four days later, the submarine I-58 unexpectedly attacked the Indianapolis with six torpedoes while the cruiser was en route to Guam, successfully sinking it. Of the crew, 850 Americans survived the sinking, and another 316 were belatedly rescued by August 8. By July 31, most of the assembly of Little Boy had been completed. However, a detonation expert would need to emplace the cordite charges to fire the uranium "bullet" through the gun device to the uranium core after take-off, minimizing the risk of an inadvertent nuclear explosion in the event of a B-29 crash. Additionally, the crew carrying the atomic bomb had to exercise caution when descending once Little Boy was armed because the primary radar or a backup barometric fuse could potentially trigger an explosion if the aircraft descended too rapidly with the fuses in place. On August 2, B-29 crews arrived at Tinian with the assemblies for Fat Man. On that same day, General Twinning and President Truman approved the plan to bomb Hiroshima. Two days later, Colonel Tibbets briefed the crews about the mission, confirming that he would pilot the aircraft carrying the atomic bomb. Tibbets' B-29 No. 82, later named Enola Gay, was supported by three weather reconnaissance aircraft that reported conditions at Hiroshima, Kokura, and Nagasaki, as well as two additional B-29s assigned to conduct scientific and photographic missions. At 02:45 on August 6, Enola Gay took off from Tinian, with diversionary attacks by 604 B-29s throughout Japan also scheduled for that day, as coordinated by Twinning. After passing through Iwo Jima at approximately 05:55, Captain William Parsons and Second-Lieutenant Morris Jeppson armed the bomb at 07:30. Throughout the journey, the B-29s ascended slowly, reaching an altitude of over 30,000 feet as they crossed Shikoku and Honshu, finally reaching Hiroshima at 31,060 feet. At 09:12, Tibbets executed his final approach from the 'initial point', flying east-west over the city towards the intersection of the Ota and Motoyasu Rivers. Approximately at 09:15, Little Boy was released, and Enola Gay immediately began its turn away to escape the impending explosion. However, the bomb mistakenly descended towards the Shima Surgical Hospital rather than the intended target, the Aioi Bridge. At 09:16, Little Boy detonated at an altitude of 1,890 feet, just as Tibbets was about six miles away from the blast point. As a result of the atomic blast, the immediate area around the epicenter was heated to an astonishing 1 million degrees Celsius, instantly incinerating or vaporizing all people, animals, buildings, and other items within that zone. Hiroshima police officials estimated that immediate casualties amounted to 71,379 individuals who were either killed or reported missing. In the surrounding areas, the blast effects crushed unreinforced structures before igniting them, resulting in an additional 68,023 wounded, with 19,691 of those injuries classified as serious. Subsequent assessments, potentially incorporating the impacts of radiation sickness or more precise accounting, recorded 30,524 individuals as seriously wounded and 48,606 as slightly wounded. Just two minutes after detonation, a growing mushroom cloud of highly radioactive dust and debris soared to a height of 20,000 feet. Within eight minutes, Tibbets' crew could observe the mushroom cloud from 390 miles away. Ultimately, the dust cloud peaked at approximately 60,000 feet in altitude. Soon after, a thick, black, radioactive rain fell upon the areas beneath the cloud. The center of the city was utterly devastated; over four square miles of the urban center, which encompassed seven square miles in total, were completely flattened, resulting in about 60% of the city's area being destroyed. An additional 0.6 square miles suffered damage, while more than 75% of the city's 90,000 buildings were obliterated. The ensuing fires compounded the devastation, contributing to countless deaths and injuries. Tragically, some American prisoners of war were present in Hiroshima and lost their lives in the explosion. Meanwhile, Enola Gay safely returned to Tinian at 14:58, where Tibbets was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, while the rest of the crew received Distinguished Flying Crosses for their participation in the mission. 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. Japan was broken. To be perfectly honest she had been broken long ago. Her leadership had been spending months trying to figure out the best possible way to surrender, while the civilians and troops were suffering horribly. Aerial mining strangled her of food, high explosive and incendiary bombs, killed untold scores of people, and then the Atomic weapons were let loose upon her. It was over.

Episode 124.) This week, we talk with Matt Laszaic, or as many know him NPD Matt. He is a staple at your favorite Mustang shows, manning the NPD booth, bringing us all the next “must-have” restoration parts for our beloved cars.  He shares what got him into Mustangs, how he became associated with National Parts Depot and his love for our community. It was great speaking with Matt and getting to know more about him and NPD's process.The Social's:https://www.instagram.com/mustang_mattnpd/

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On today's road-ready episode of  Quick Charge, Tesla released data hinting that its Autopilot ADAS solution may be less safe to use than before. We've also got some news from inside the Tesla diner experience, plus a 250,000 mile Ford Mustang Mach-E that still has more than 90% of its battery capacity left! We also cover Lucid's plans to reinvigorate American EV manufacturing WITHOUT help from Washington by forging stronger bonds between automakers, mineral miners, and battery recyclers – plus: Optimus breaks down. Source Links Tesla's own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025 Tesla's retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick Tesla teleoperated robot failed while serving popcorn on first day of new diner Lucid (LCID) is driving EV innovation in America with or without help from Washington After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

Send us a textThis one's a banger, folks. Lt Col Brandon Temple—Mustang, TACP legend, and card-carrying member of the “deep state”—joins the team room and brings the heat. From botching his shot at pro baseball to stumbling into the Air Force via a giant binder of mystery jobs, Temple's journey is pure chaos and grit. We dive into his Mustang days (yes, he enlisted first), Navy betrayal (yep, he crossed over), and what it was like sleeping bag spooning with a CCT in Afghanistan.Oh, and he's not just a warfighter—he's a legislative assassin now, influencing Capitol Hill and telling Congress what's up with AFSPECWAR. Add in some dark humor, Civil War accents, a napalm joke, and a love letter to Hunter Seven Foundation… and you've got an episode that's half roast, half reverent, and 100% Ones Ready.

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