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For generations, the American Dream followed a familiar blueprint: work hard, get married, raise a family, buy a home, and build a better life—but what happens when one of the biggest pieces of that dream starts to feel financially out of reach? Luxury real estate agent and Selling the OC star Gio Helou joins us for a candid look at the state of homeownership in America and whether buying a home still makes sense in today's market. Gio breaks down why affordability has become such a challenge, what high mortgage rates are really doing to buyers and sellers, when renting may actually be the smarter financial decision, and why waiting for rates to fall could ultimately work against you. He unpacks how to recognize a buyer's versus seller's market, the importance of comparable sales before making an offer, the hidden costs of homeownership, and the negotiation mistakes that can cost buyers leverage before a deal even begins. Follow Gio @giovannehelou Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 Episode intro 01:10 Has homeownership become a luxury? 03:39 Who is responsible for America's housing problem? 05:31 Do Americans still want the traditional American Dream? 10:03 A realtor's perspective after nearly a decade in real estate 11:20 Why buying a home has become so difficult 12:08 Gio's unexpected first piece of advice: get married 15:00 When renting is actually smarter than buying 16:44 The hidden costs of owning a home 17:50 Is Southern California real estate still a good investment? 20:04 What predicts whether a housing market will appreciate? 21:20 How long should you own a home before expecting ROI? 24:09 Buyer's market vs. seller's market explained 27:00 Why you should visit open houses before you're ready to buy 30:57 The question every first-time homebuyer should ask 31:28 Why comparable sales matter more than a Zestimate 32:15 Can you actually trust your realtor? 33:56 America's declining culture of trust 38:18 Would lower mortgage rates actually make homes affordable? 40:00 Why mortgage rates are still so high 41:18 The metric every buyer should watch before making an offer 42:48 "The market speaks" — how sellers know they're overpriced 44:17 The opportunity buyers may be missing right now 45:33 The biggest negotiation mistake buyers make 49:28 How emotions can cost you a real estate deal 52:01 Gio's best negotiation lessons 54:49 The personality trait that gives Gio an edge 56:42 Confidence vs. cockiness on Selling the OC 59:22 Why your realtor is like a temporary marriage 1:00:36 Gio reveals what happened after Selling the OC 1:02:59 Why Gio says no to almost everything 1:05:17 Rapid fire: the biggest lies in real estate 1:05:36 Do you really need 20% down? 1:06:02 Should you wait for mortgage rates to fall? 1:06:40 Is renting throwing money away? 1:06:45 Should you buy the biggest house you can afford? 1:07:10 Is winter really the best time to buy? 1:07:55 Gio's biggest real estate commission ever 1:09:46 How much commission does a realtor actually keep? 1:10:27 What's next for Gio after Selling the OC? 1:12:36 What does Ever Forward mean to Gio? ----- Epiaode resources: Operation Podcast: Ready to launch your podcast, level up your current show, or create world-class content for your brand? Operation Podcast offers turnkey podcast studios and full-service audio/video production in Los Angeles. Save 20% off your first studio session with code EVERFORWARD. Timeline Nutrition: Support your cellular energy, mitochondrial health, muscle function, and healthy aging with Mitopure® from Timeline Nutrition. Mitopure now starts at just $79. ELVT Breath Control Patches: Optimize your breathing and support deeper, more restorative sleep with ELVT Breath Control Patches, designed to encourage nasal breathing while you sleep. Save 20% off your entire order with code CHASE.

A partir de la denuncia formal de la Unión Internacional para la Defensa de los Motociclistas (IMU) destapamos el escándalo del paso superior del kilómetro 1 de la SE-3100 entre Brenes y Villaverde del Río: vallas de obra atadas con alambre, pretiles mutilados y un riesgo inminente de precipitación sobre vías férreas en activo. Este espacio de auditoría ciudadana y denuncia técnica es posible gracias al compromiso con una movilidad transparente, humana y segura. Porque la seguridad vial no se predica con lemas institucionales; se garantiza en el mantenimiento real de las infraestructuras que pagamos todos. No son infracciones en la carretera: son infracciones de la carretera. Mientras los discursos ministeriales y las campañas publicitarias de la Dirección General de Tráfico insisten en criminalizar al usuario atribuyendo el 95% de los siniestros al factor humano, la realidad del asfalto demuestra una dejadez sistemática en la conservación de la red viaria secundaria que raya en la negligencia penal. El caso documentado por el Departamento de Seguridad Vial de la Unión Internacional para la Defensa de los Motociclistas (IMU) en la provincia de Sevilla constituye uno de los ejemplos más sangrantes de desidia administrativa en España: el paso superior del kilómetro 1 de la carretera SE-3100, una vía provincial bajo la titularidad y gestión de la Diputación de Sevilla que conecta los municipios de Brenes y Villaverde del Río. Allí, en una zona de transición entre el casco urbano de Brenes y las explotaciones agrícolas de la vega del Guadalquivir, la infraestructura no solo ha dejado de proteger a los conductores; se ha convertido en una auténtica trampa con capacidad para desencadenar una catástrofe tanto en el tráfico rodado como en el ferroviario. La radiografía del desastre: vallas de obra y acero cortante El informe pericial de IMU, avalado por inspección de campo y documentación videográfica, desmonta cualquier apariencia de seguridad técnica en la obra de paso superior sobre la línea de ferrocarril. Lo que debería ser un pretil de contención certificado y ensayado bajo la norma UNE-EN 1317 y la Orden Circular 35/2014 es un collage de elementos improvisados y degradados que proporcionan una peligrosa sensación de falsa seguridad: Ausencia total de sistema de contención: En tramos críticos del puente sobre el vacío, no existe barrera alguna que impida la salida de vía de un vehículo. Barrera metálica híbrida e ilegal: Se han ensamblado de manera artesanal piezas de diferentes sistemas y modelos incompatibles entre sí. Se aprecian cortes y mecanizados manuales que destruyen la resistencia estructural del acero, junto a la ausencia de tornillería reglamentaria, arandelas de presión, piezas terminales de abatimiento y solapamientos en sentido de marcha. Aristas cortantes y salientes directos al habitáculo: Los extremos de biondas fracturadas y desprendidas apuntan directamente hacia la calzada. En caso de colisión, estas piezas no disipan energía: actúan como una lanza rígida capaz de perforar el parabrisas y el habitáculo de un turismo a la altura de la cabeza, o generar amputaciones inmediatas en ciclistas y motoristas. Vallas móviles de obra como pretil: Las pantallas antiproyección superiores y tramos del lateral han sido sustituidos por simples vallas metálicas provisionales de obra (como las empleadas en zanjas urbanas) amarradas con alambres o directamente sueltas y vencidas hacia el abismo. Grava y áridos sueltos en trazado curvo: La calzada y los arcenes de acceso presentan acumulación de gravilla suelta en plena trayectoria en curva, actuando como un disparador directo de pérdidas de adherencia en vehículos de dos ruedas. Señalización vertical caída y no funcional: Las señales de peligro previo están derribadas sobre la cuneta, arrancadas de sus cimientos de hormigón e invisibles para los conductores. El peligro bidireccional: cuando la carretera amenaza a la vía férrea La gravedad técnica de este punto kilométrico no se limita al usuario del asfalto. La SE-3100 cruza en puente elevado sobre una línea ferroviaria electrificada con paso regular de convoyes de media y larga distancia, así como trenes de cercanías. La falta de contención reglamentaria (OC 35/2014) expone a la infraestructura a dos escenarios de siniestro de consecuencias imprevisibles: Precipitación directa sobre la vía o la catenaria: Ante una salida de vía accidental de un camión, un tractor o un turismo, la barrera no retendrá el vehículo. Este caerá desde varios metros de altura sobre las vías del tren o impactará contra el tendido de alta tensión (catenaria de 3.000 V o 25 kV), cortando el tráfico ferroviario o provocando un choque frontal con un convoy en marcha. Desprendimiento de piezas metálicas por viento o vibración: Las vallas de obra y chapas sueltas documentadas en el informe cuelgan literalmente sobre el haz de vías, con riesgo de desprenderse sobre el techo de un tren en circulación o sobre los raíles. Como recordaba José Lagunar en antena, en España existen precedentes fatales de esta misma tipología de siniestro (como el registrado en Cataluña donde un vehículo se precipitó a la vía férrea tras vencer un pretil obsoleto). Mantener esta situación en Brenes no es una anécdota; es una ruleta rusa logística. El fraude de la "señalización de tramo en mal estado" «Cuando la carretera está rota, en vez de reasfaltar o colocar biondas homologadas, la administración planta una señal triangular de pavimento irregular con un panel complementario que dice "próximos 5 km". Con ese cartel de 50 euros se lavan las manos. Si te matas en el bache, la DGT y el titular de la vía dictaminan en el atestado que la culpa es tuya por no haber adecuado la velocidad a la señal, diluyendo el defecto de conservación en las estadísticas». Esta práctica desvirtúa la naturaleza de la señalización circunstancial. La normativa técnica establece que la señalización de peligro por obras o deterioro es estrictamente provisional para dar margen temporal a una reparación de urgencia (días o semanas). Utilizar una señal o una valla de obra para convivir con un peligro estructural durante tres años seguidos constituye una dejación de funciones consciente. El problema de fondo: arcenes selva, bloques de piedra y desidia El caso de la SE-3100 no es un hecho aislado. El mapa de la red secundaria española está repleto de anomalías normalizadas: Sistemas rígidos ilegales: Cientos de kilómetros de carreteras comarcales siguen empleando muretes de hormigón o bloques de sillería como contención, elementos que multiplican las deceleraciones mortales en turismos y carecen de absorción de energía. Incumplimiento de fajas de seguridad en arcenes: La falta de desbroce y limpieza de vegetación (que por ley exige márgenes limpios de al menos 3 metros en vías convencionales y hasta 8 metros en vías de gran capacidad) multiplica el riesgo de siniestros y favorece la propagación de incendios forestales cuando un vehículo sufre una avería o recalentamiento mecánico en el arcén. Radares en cajas sin proteger: Cabinas de cinemómetros instaladas en los laterales de la vía sobre bases rígidas sin amortiguadores de impacto previos, convirtiendo el propio dispositivo de control de velocidad en un obstáculo lesivo. La seguridad vial no puede continuar gestionándose con una doble vara de medir: exigencia inflexible y punitiva para el bolsillo del conductor, y una tolerancia infinita para la negligencia técnica de la administración pública. Desde Auto FM nos sumamos a la exigencia de Juan Carlos Toribio y de IMU: la Diputación Provincial de Sevilla debe restituir de forma inmediata, mediante pretiles ensayados y homologados, la seguridad del puente del punto kilométrico 1 de la SE-3100 sobre la línea férrea en Brenes. No hacen falta más campañas publicitarias ni más discursos en foros internacionales; hacen falta tornillos, acero ensayado, asfalto sin gravilla y la decencia cívica de no esperar a un tren descarrilado para actuar.

9/4 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including Ravens QB Lamar Jackson preparing for 2026 season with new HC and OC, Titans HC Robert Saleh addressing facing former team in Week 1, and LSU getting cleared to play pro players who have returned to college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Isabel is joined by Housewives connoisseur Ryan Bailey to break down this week's hot Bravo topics. They get into Nia and Danny leaving the valley, Leah Remini joining RHOBH, all things Jeff Lewis, their feelings on this season of OC, Ultimate Girl's Trip, Next Gen, and so much more.Follow Ryan: instagram.com/sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/commentsbycelebsNutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code COMMENTSfromrebel.com for top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, up to 70% offGet 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/comments with code commentscowboycolostrum.com/commentsbycelebrities and use code CBC at checkoutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 (9.02) Timmy kicks off Wednesday with news of a 150-acre wildfire burning in San Juan Capistrano, taking shots at Orange County transplants who never want to move back to LA, and noting that, unlike LA County, at least OC has fire trucks that work. Andy Riesmeyer reports on the latest on "Hooters: The Movie," because of course that’s happening. With the 2028 Summer Olympics just two years away, Timmy doesn’t think LA is ready: The Olympic Committee wants an exclusive roadway network that could turn Sunset Boulevard into a permit-only zone for weeks, giving athletes, coaches, and officials the streets while locals risk $300 fines. Timmy even flashes back to driving a limo during the 1984 Olympics. The hour closes on a serious Orange County story — Laguna Beach is set to lose its only emergency room after officials cite a $350 million seismic retrofit, and Timmy warns that closing that ER will cost lives unless the community fights to keep it open. #Hootersthemovie #TimConwayJr #SanJuanCapistranofire #OrangeCounty #LACounty #AndyRiesmeyer #Hooters #SummerOlympics #LA28 #OlympicCommittee #KTLA #KFI #SunsetBoulevard #1984Olympics #exclusiveroadwaynetworks #LagunaBeachhospital #retrofit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jeffferson discuss the Fantasy Draft they had last night and the hijinx that ensued  (4:38) Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jeffferson give us their predictions for the AFC West (13:12)  Rich Eisen discusses the sale of the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke (17:32)  Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins Rich and discusses that Khalil Mack is the surprise so far of the team, his relationship with Mike McDaniel and what the OC might unlock from QB Justin Herbert  (29:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans la famille Jenner-Kardashian, je demande la sœur, enfin…la sixième sœur : Kylie Jenner. Née 17 ans après Kim Kardashian, elle est sans doute, pour les plus de 40 ans, la moins connue des filles de Kris Jenner. Elle est pourtant la plus célèbre d'entre toutes, pour ceux qui sont nés après 2000. En fait, l'écart est immense entre ceux qui ne l'ont jamais entendue parler, qui ne veulent d'ailleurs pas l'entendre parler et se demandent ce qu'elle fait en couple avec Timothée Chalamet, et ceux qui la regardent tous les jours sur Instagram (on parle de presque 400 millions de personnes quand même) en train d'énumérer sa routine beauté ou faire des French toasts à ses enfants avant de partir à l'école. Et c'est d'abord cet écart, ce fossé même, qui m'a interrogée.Qui est cette fille de l'incroyable famille Kardashian qui avait tout pour ne pas percer et qui est devenue la plus suivie sur les réseaux sociaux ? Pourquoi l'a-t-on appelée King Kylie et qu'est ce qu'elle fait avec l'acteur le plus prisé de la nouvelle génération ? Tant de questions auxquelles je m'attache à répondre dans cet épisode, à l'aide de deux journalistes américains qui font partie des rares à avoir eu véritablement accès à elle.Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média.Cet épisode de Scandales est à retrouver sur toutes vos plateformes : Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Reigndrops, Fancy Pants is officially in the HOT SEAT! Carlos and Alexis break down what feels like the beginning of The Takedown of Heather Dubrow as the OC ladies finally activate and call Heather OUT! From Emily and Tamra putting Heather on notice to Carmella continuing to be the breakout star of the season, Carlos and Alexis have plenty to say. PLUS, Alexis teases her highly anticipated return to the OC and reveals she was AMBUSHED by one of the ladies! Oh, it’s getting GOOD! Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth does NOT have a case of the franks, but he does truly believe that there is magic in the OC. Him and Michelle wrap up the series with discussing episodes 13-16. We have fortune telling! an earthquake! blood brothers! The end is here. New episodes drop every Friday in August, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. Check out Seasons 1, 2 & 3 of The OC 20 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website

Um papo revelador e sem filtro na bancada do Pânico! A neurocientista e escritora Camila Sponton (@camilasponton) analisa a mente humana, o controle do medo e da ansiedade, e explica por que tanta gente vira "trouxa" em relacionamentos. Ela revela seus próprios traumas, traições e o livro "O Código Emocional"! Assista à entrevista completa na íntegra antes que a censura derrube o vídeo!

Our weekly dose of OC is here with season 20, episode 8 of the "Real Housewives of Orange County," bringing all the fun shade and low-stakes drama, and of course, "Virtual Reali-Tea" co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real are here to recap it all. Tamra Judge and Emily Simpson called out Heather Dubrow for being aggressive. Carmella Garcia reveals her husband Danny's infidelity, leading Gina Kirschenheiter to believe their marriage won't last. Vicki Gunvalson apologizes to Carmella while denying the 'mom-shaming' accusations. "Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock. Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page for more tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All these years of housewives and another White Party to attend with all the cameos you could think of! Pop Culture Digital Commentator Rupert (@RupertTheeBaxter) is here in the Mix to dive into the latest episode of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. He offers some perspective on Vicki's value to this cast, talks mvps and who is doing their job here. Rupert also answers some questions about his views on OC, RHOSLC dark clouds, Beverly Hills castings and RHOA's reunion. They yapped and cut up about it all in The Mix!Want more Mani and Rupert?Rupert- @ruperttheebaxter Instagram Mani- @mixingwithmani Instagram and threads watch the videos and listen ad free at Patreon.com/mixingwithmaniI Heart This week's Sponsor:Laundry Sauce- Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code MWM at https://laundrysauce.com/MWM #laundrysaucepod 

Tony Sciarrino is the Head of BMO Commercial Bank, U.S., where he is responsible for shaping the bank's commercial banking strategy, expanding client relationships, and overseeing the overall financial performance of the business. He leads nearly 3,000 team members dedicated to providing integrated financial solutions, including commercial lending, treasury and payment services, investment banking, real estate banking, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and capital markets support. As a member of the BMO U.S. Management Committee, Tony plays a key role in driving the bank's growth and strategic direction. With more than three decades of banking experience, Tony has built an accomplished career leading commercial banking teams and driving market expansion. Before joining BMO, he held senior leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he specialized in commercial banking, client acquisition, strategic debt, treasury, and capital markets solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of San Diego and completed the prestigious Harvard Business School Presidents Program for Leadership. Beyond his professional achievements, Tony is deeply involved in the business and nonprofit community. He serves on the boards of several respected organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce, YPO Los Angeles, and the LA Sports Council, and has previously held leadership roles with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation and the LA Chamber of Commerce. Recognized multiple times by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the LA500's most influential executives, Tony is widely respected for his leadership, commitment to business excellence, and dedication to strengthening the communities he serves.   -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com.

Jeffrey Weitz, MD, OC, FRCP(C) - Assessing the Potential of Factor XIa Inhibition for Secondary Stroke Prevention: Supporting Our Cross-Specialty Colleagues in Improving Patient Outcomes

With the Ohio State football season now just over a week away from kicking off, it's the perfect time to welcome back BuckeyeInsiders.com's Scheme Insider Ross Fulton to break down what he's expecting to change this year with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in charge. Will the Buckeyes' base run scheme be different?How will that impact personnel groupings?And will a new OC mean a more up-tempo attack from the Ohio State offense?Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Join Pitt Girl, Commish, Big Sky Brigit, Canadian Correspondent Joey and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We start in Lethbridge, Alberta and the missing PWHL Walter Cup, then we're on to season previews in the SUPER SICKO SHAKING SPECULATION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF this time with DICE ROLLS, we attempt to preview the BIG TEN and THE MAC, we project the most Sickos game for each team on their schedule, Curt Cignetti driving an Ice Cream Truck? a fine NERBNOIS, the dice were not kind to Michigan or Michigan State, did the dice predict Northwestern Chip Kelly Interim Head Coach? The dice said WHAT FOR NEBRASKA? AND RUTGERS TOO?? A feisty FISCH, a Luke Fickell statute? Akron didn't allow us to be their OC, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan eating cinderblocks? Unknowable Pitbull? MAC STATE, whoaaaa Minutemen, a baby ran on the field and oh so much, much more!20% OFF AT OUR STORE WITH CODE SICKOS20 (EXCEPT LIMITED STOCK ITEMS) THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026 https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our officially licensed merch here https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcUSE CODE SICKOS20 for 20% off your first Homefield Order https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7440576.637f9dCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeUse Code YESHAHAHAYES for 10% off at DICE ENVY https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=8621340.d8f4693&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8621340.d8f4693See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday! Joshua Perry continues his extended stay with us. Notre Dame is the super trendy pick in college football this year, and 3 former Buckeyes are all picking them to win it all. Birm joins the show. Would you boo Deshaun? JP gives his Top 5 storylines in the Big Ten this year. Who are the top 5 regression candidates in the NFL this year? We do Tuesdays w/ Tyvis. Ryan Day discussed the structure of the offense with the implementation of Arthur Smith at OC this year. What are some of the biggest What Ifs in sports? Jon Ledyard joins the show. And we Tell the Truth.

In this episode Toby sits down with musician Braxton Marcellous! He chats about Engine, different sounds for different people, Democore, music he grew up on, OC, IE, Prince, how he got into guitar, his favorite guitarists, his first concerts, how he grew up, Zulu, new projects, Creed saving his life, his musical interests and more! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit us at https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance Please visit our sponsors! Trust Records- https://trusttrecords.com/ Rockabilia- use code OLOC10 Rockabilia Athletic Greens https://athleticgreens.com/oloc Removery- code TOBYH2O https://removery.com  Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/toby  

Last time we spoke about the reaction after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. After four years of fighting Japan almost alone, China's Chiang Kai-shek learned of Pearl Harbor with profound relief. Japan's attack, meant to neutralize American naval power, instead galvanized the entire Western world against Tokyo. Within hours, Chiang declared war on the Axis powers, transforming China from an isolated nation to a recognized Allied member. The strategic mathematics were clear to Chiang: America's industrial might would ultimately crush Japan. China simply needed to survive long enough. The United States quickly formalized this partnership, pledging military support through Lend-Lease and elevating Chiang to leadership of Allied forces in the China theater. Yet Pearl Harbor brought catastrophe for Western civilians in China. Americans and Britons, previously protected as neutral foreigners, were suddenly rounded up and interned in camps. For many, decades of presence in China ended in hasty evacuation, leaving behind lives built over generations.   #216 The Battle of Hong Kong Part 1: The Approaching Storm Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Japan emerged as a significant threat to British interests during the 1920s following the collapse of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. This concern intensified dramatically after Japan's invasion of China, with the ensuing Sino-Japanese War escalating tensions further. British assets in the region came under direct assault, including attacks on Western military and commercial vessels such as HMS Ladybird. Yet despite these provocations, the British Government maintained an inconsistent stance toward Japan, responding with only feeble diplomatic and military countermeasures. This contradiction characterized London's approach: while diplomatic channels remained conciliatory, military planners viewed Japan with genuine apprehension. During the 1930s, Singapore and Malaya represented Britain's most valuable and prosperous holdings in the Far East and consequently received substantial garrison reinforcements. By contrast, Hong Kong was widely acknowledged to be indefensible—a conclusion reached repeatedly by successive military studies. Despite this consensus, the British Government proceeded with the Hong Kong Defence Scheme in 1936, which aimed to transform Hong Kong Island into a fortified redoubt while establishing delaying positions in Kowloon and the New Territories. The Hong Kong Garrison's mandate was straightforward: repel external attacks and prevent enemy use of the harbour and dry dock. The underlying strategy relied on a simple principle: hold Hong Kong Island as an impregnable fortress and await relief from the Royal Navy. Consequently, protecting the harbour became the paramount objective. Japanese strategists were correctly identified as Hong Kong's primary threat, with military planners anticipating attack from the sea rather than overland. To counter such an offensive, the defence scheme incorporated five successive layers of protection: naval mines fitted with indicator nets and anti-submarine booms formed the first barrier; coastal artillery provided the second; beach installations featuring pillboxes, wire entanglements and mines constituted the third; infantry strongpoints positioned on commanding heights guarded against amphibious landings; and finally, a mobile reserve force stood ready to counterattack and eliminate any successful enemy incursion. The 1936 plan also mandated extensive fortification of Kowloon's bottleneck approaches through bunkers, trenches and blocked passages, with a principal defensive line—resembling a miniature Maginot Line—constructed across the mountains immediately north of Kowloon. The garrison structure comprised three infantry battalions plus the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC), a unit approximately regiment-strength equipped with armoured cars, engineers, artillery, anti-aircraft guns and infantry. These forces organized into three brigades: mainland, island, and garrison reserve. The air component was planned to be formidable: a reconnaissance squadron, a fighter-bomber squadron, two torpedo squadrons and a flight of auxiliary spotting aircraft operated by the HKVDC. Naval forces consisted of a modest destroyer contingent, an MTB flotilla, gunboats and patrol vessels. When Japan occupied Guangzhou, Hong Kong found itself effectively encircled. In response, limited conscription was implemented, though restricted to non-Chinese males for HKVDC service. Chinese personnel were largely confined to non-combat positions such as air-raid precautions and medical duties. The expanding Japanese threat prompted a substantial expansion of the Hong Kong Garrison to four regular infantry regiments—two British units (one specializing in medium machine-gun support) and two Indian regiments. Supporting forces included two coastal artillery regiments, a field artillery regiment-plus, and an anti-aircraft regiment. The Royal Navy expanded to include the 2nd MTB flotilla (eight 60-foot, 29-knot motor torpedo boats armed with twin torpedoes and eight Lewis guns each, plus two smaller 55-foot vessels), four shallow-draught river gunboats (HMS Cicala, Tern, Moth and Robin), four aging World War I S-class destroyers (HMS Thracian, Thanet, Scout and Tenedos—the last transferred to Singapore in 1939), HMS Cornflower sloop, and various auxiliary vessels including tugs, boom defence ships and minelayers. The Fleet Air Arm deployed three Supermarine Walruses—single-engine reconnaissance amphibians—at Kai Tak Airport. The Royal Air Force remained the weakest service, equipped with only four Vickers Wildebeest torpedo-bombers and a handful of HKVDC aircraft: one Avro Tutor, two Hornet Moths and two Cadet biplanes. When World War II erupted in Europe, Britain's focus necessarily shifted to national survival, inevitably leaving distant imperial outposts like Hong Kong neglected. Rather than receive reinforcements, Hong Kong actually lost capable personnel; many veteran troops were repatriated to Europe, leaving behind a less proficient garrison. Peacetime duties had proven a poor preparation for combat—officers and men had passed their time socializing rather than maintaining combat readiness. Governor Sir Geoffrey Northcote persistently urged London to adopt a firmer stance against relentless Japanese provocations: aircraft incursions, sinking of junks and fishing vessels, and infiltration by Taiwanese fifth columnists (Japan had colonized Taiwan in 1895). Recognizing the hopelessness of his position, Northcote recommended withdrawal in October 1940, arguing that defending the colony would inevitably result in mass civilian casualties and widespread destruction—a pragmatic assessment given Hong Kong's indefensible state. London categorically rejected this proposal, reasoning that withdrawal would demoralize China, embolden Japan and undermine American confidence in British resolve. Underlying this decision was an additional consideration: the long-standing dispute over Hong Kong's sovereignty. Since Britain acquired Hong Kong in 1841, the prospect of surrendering it, even temporarily, raised fears about reclaiming it afterward. Preserving the appearance of British determination was deemed crucial to demonstrating to Chiang Kai-shek, Nationalist China's leader, that Britain intended to retain the territory. Despite these political calculations, London consistently refused fresh troop deployments. Major-General A. E. Grasett, the China theatre commander, requested reinforcements only to face rejection—London offered only Indian or other colonial forces. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, appointed British commander in the Far East in 1941, likewise pressed for garrison strengthening, to no avail. The situation shifted dramatically after Grasett, a retired Canadian who had recently left his China post, travelled to Britain via Canada. Upon arriving in Canada, he independently approached his former classmate Major-General Crerar, Chief of the Canadian General Staff, and advocated for reinforcement. Grasett argued persuasively that deploying two or more additional battalions would enable the Hong Kong garrison to withstand an extended siege. When Grasett reached London in early September 1941, he presented this case directly to the British Chiefs of Staff, simultaneously proposing that Canada could provide the extra units. His arguments proved persuasive; the Chiefs of Staff altered course and convinced a reluctant Churchill to reconsider. In light of accelerating Japanese pressure, Britain substantially enlarged the Malaysia/Singapore garrison from nine to 32 battalions and despatched two capital ships—HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse—to the region, reasoning that this show of force would deter Japanese aggression against British Far Eastern interests, including Hong Kong. The original defence strategy envisaged holding Hong Kong Island exclusively while denying the harbour to attackers. A single battalion (the Punjabis) would execute delaying actions across the New Territories, followed by a three-battalion defensive stand on the Gin Drinkers Line. This brief mainland resistance would allow time for demolishing stores, power installations, docks and wharves, clearing food stocks and removing vital matériel before withdrawing to Hong Kong Island for a protracted resistance awaiting relief from Singapore or American forces from the Philippines. The Gin Drinkers Line—styled after the French Maginot Line in miniature—ran approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sino-Hong Kong border. Beginning near Gin Drinkers Bay west of Kowloon, it extended 17 kilometres across the Kowloon Peninsula hills toward its eastern extremity. The strategic expectation was that this line would delay the Japanese assault for three weeks or longer, permitting battalion withdrawal to Hong Kong Island for sustained resistance while mainland forces completed evacuation procedures. The 1937 war plan stipulated that four battalions would be necessary for an effective delaying action and seven for an adequate Gin Drinkers Line defence—figures which excluded the aircraft and naval support essential to success. With only a single army brigade available and virtually no air capability, planners abandoned the mainland defence concept, leaving defensive works incomplete and deteriorating under tropical conditions. Chinese personnel were conspicuously absent from initial war preparations and strategic planning, only being incorporated late in the process. The largest Chinese component was the volunteer contingent serving with the HKVDC. On the regular army side, approximately 150 Chinese recruits were enlisted in mid-1941 for the 5th Anti-Aircraft Regiment. The Hong Kong Chinese Regiment, hastily constituted on 3 November 1941, comprised officers borrowed from British and Indian units alongside 52 Chinese junior NCOs and other ranks with minimal training. A Royal Engineers troop staffed entirely by Chinese soldiers saw service, and some Chinese personnel served with the Royal Navy and Dockyard Defence Corps. Chinese participation increased substantially in auxiliary services—air-raid precautions, auxiliary police, nursing, St John Ambulance and fire brigades. This reluctance to fully integrate Chinese forces likely reflected prevailing attitudes of the era. Pre-war British propaganda had frequently mocked Japanese military capability, portraying officers and soldiers as myopic and incompetent. Japanese combat prowess was systematically underestimated; their victories in China were attributed to facing inferior opposition rather than evidence of genuine military strength. Japanese weaponry was dismissed as inferior to European standards. Consequently, British confidence remained high that the colony could hold indefinitely if adequately reinforced. In September 1941, Hong Kong received heartening news: two additional Canadian battalions would be deployed to the garrison. Brigadier John Maltby promptly revived the pre-war plan for defending the Gin Drinkers Line, developing a strategy centred on three mainland battalions (2nd Royal Scots, 5/7 Rajputs and 2/14 Punjab) supported by HKVDC elements and four artillery troop detachments, while three island battalions (1st Middlesex, Royal Rifles of Canada and Winnipeg Grenadiers) bolstered by the bulk of the HKVDC would hold Hong Kong Island. Command responsibility was divided between two brigades: the Island Brigade (Hong Kong Infantry Brigade) under Brigadier Lawson, a recently arrived Canadian, and the mainland Kowloon Infantry Brigade under Brigadier Wallis. The Canadian regiments arrived on 16 November 1941. Maltby was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1911, and  saw extensive service across multiple campaigns: World War I, the Persian Gulf (1913–14), and the North-West Frontier (1923–24). His early promise earned him selection for accelerated advancement through prestigious staff colleges at Quetta and RAF Andover. By 1937, he was again serving on the North-West Frontier, and by 1939 commanded both the 3rd Jhelum Brigade (later the Calcutta Brigade) and the 19th Infantry Brigade in Deccan. In 1940, posted to China, Maltby orchestrated the closure of the North China Command by withdrawing two infantry battalions from Shanghai. Promoted to major-general as GOC China in August 1941, he had only three months to prepare the colony's defenses, a race against time he could not win.  The Gin Drinkers Line occupied a naturally dominant position atop mountains spanning northern Kowloon's breadth, yet possessed inherent weaknesses that would prove fatal. The line lacked defensive depth and remained vulnerable to flanking manoeuvres, with two sectors representing particular danger: Customs Pass and the gap between Golden Hill and Laichikok Peninsula near Gin Drinkers Bay. Given the extended front, each battalion arranged its forces in a string of platoon positions with gaps covered by daytime fire and nighttime patrols. One company per battalion could be held in reserve within prepared positions guarding the most dangerous sectors. The reserve company of the centre battalion (2/14 Punjab) initially advanced as forward troops, screening demolition operations and delaying the enemy's initial thrust. The hasty decision to establish mainland defences meant that essential support systems—communication networks, artillery registrations, mortar calibrations—remained incomplete when combat commenced. Ammunition shortages compounded the problem. For instance, the 2/14 Punjab conducted only a single 3-inch mortar practice session before the attack; adequate ammunition arrived only in November and totalled a mere 70 rounds per battalion for both training and combat. These mortars were registered for the first time in their battle positions, with combat beginning just 12 hours later. The 2-inch mortar situation was even more desperate: troops received live ammunition only as fighting started, making their baptism of fire an actual combat situation. Transportation deficiencies—trucks and animals in short supply—forced manual ammunition transport across Hong Kong's challenging terrain, imposing severe physical demands on already stretched personnel.   On 6 November 1941, Imperial Japanese Headquarters ordered its Commander-in-Chief in China to prepare plans for capturing Hong Kong. The 23rd Army, part of the China Southern Expeditionary Army Group and commanded by Lt. Gen. Sakai Takashi with Maj. Gen. Kuribayashi Tadamichi serving as Chief of Staff, would form the invasion's backbone. All preparations were to be completed by the end of November 1941. The operation, designated 'Operation C', sought to 'seize Hong Kong within ten days'. Takahashi was the son of a factory worker, and rose through the ranks to become a veteran of China campaigns. He was tasked with capturing Hong Kong using the 38th Division normally assigned to the Southern Expeditionary Army Group. Despite setbacks and humiliation over requests for additional resources—particularly following intelligence reports of tanks (actually Bren carriers) in Hong Kong—Sakai remained determined to succeed. He served as Governor of Hong Kong from 26 December 1941 to 20 February 1942. Kuribayashi, best remembered as the Japanese commander at Iwo Jima, graduated from the Army Academy in 1914 specializing in cavalry. He served as deputy military attaché to Washington and Canada and studied at Harvard University. In December 1941, he held the position of Chief of Staff to the 23rd Army during the Hong Kong operation. Operation C followed a straightforward strategic framework. A blocking force would prevent Chinese interference from the rear, while the main invasion force would spearhead the assault. The 23rd Army, comprising four divisions plus a mixed brigade and two infantry regiments, received the assignment to attack Hong Kong. Of these four divisions, only the 38th played a substantive role in the invasion itself. The attack employed a combined-arms approach. Naval forces would establish a blockade and deliver bombardment while aircraft targeted key installations. Ground forces from the 38th Division—specifically the 228th, 229th, and 230th Regiments—would execute the land invasion using a three-pronged strategy. The right column would sweep westward in a wide arc, clearing Castle Peak Road and targeting the western flank of the Gin Drinkers Line near Laichikok Peninsula. The centre force would press directly through the line's middle, while the left column would cross Tidal Cove (Tolo Harbour) toward Kai Tak Airport and eastward toward Devil Peak, a crucial defensive position. The objective was to annihilate British forces on the mainland and compel Hong Kong's surrender through sustained bombardment. Should British forces resist, the island phase of the campaign would commence. Securing the rear against the Chinese National Army of the 7th Military District and Communist guerrillas fell to the 66th Regiment, normally part of the 51st Division but attached to the 38th for this operation. The 66th would simultaneously occupy and secure rear areas throughout the New Territories and Kowloon while the three assault regiments engaged the main defensive forces. This rearguard operation was organised into columns named after their commanding officers: Kitazawa, Kobayashi, Sato, and Araki. The Japanese selected the narrowest approach between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, targeting the eastern coast near Lyemun Passage where only 410 metres of water separated the mainland from the island. Upon landing, forces would rapidly advance inland to seize the critical junction of Wongneichong Gap, then pivot westward and southward to capture Victoria City and the remainder of Hong Kong. The naval contingent divided into two groups: the Bombardment Group and the Attack Group. Approximately 300 personnel from the Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) were attached to the invasion force. Air support came from the First Air Brigade under Col. Habu Hideharu, which contributed 56 light bombers and fighters. Their mission was to neutralise the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, thereby securing aerial and maritime superiority for the ground campaign.   On the eve of war, the British garrison numbered 13,981 all ranks, including nursing staff and St John Ambulance personnel. Of these, 8,919 were British and Canadian, with 4,402 Indian and Chinese. The core infantry force comprised 5,422 regular soldiers, complemented by approximately 6,000 additional personnel across artillery, engineering, naval, and Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC) units. By 1941, the Royal Navy had become a shadow of its former self as the once-dominant China Squadron. Of the three World War I destroyers present on 8 December, two had been sent to Singapore—the third undergoing repairs—by 1930. This redeployment stemmed partly from the futility of defending the colony and partly from a commitment by senior US Navy officers: Britain would reinforce Singapore with Hong Kong's fleet in exchange for four American destroyers at Singapore. This American guarantee, however, never materialized. The defensive infrastructure focused primarily on countering a seaborne attack: twenty-nine coastal guns (9.2in., 6in., 4.7in., and 4in. calibres), ten 18- and 2-pounder beach defense guns, and twenty-eight field guns (60-pounder, 6in., 4.5in., and 3.7in. calibres). The Hong Kong Garrison's infantry comprised four regular army battalions—two British and two Indian—bolstered by five HKVDC infantry companies, each averaging 100 men. The 1st Middlesex Regiment, deployed in August 1937, served as a machine-gun battalion equipped with forty-eight Vickers medium machine guns. Having been abroad since 1931, the regiment had deteriorated through protracted garrison service, Hong Kong being among the softest postings available. From September 1939 onward, all regiments—including the 5/7 Rajputs (arrived June 1937) and the 2/14 Punjab—experienced systematic loss of experienced officers and NCOs to other theaters. The Royal Scots proved particularly hard hit, suffering disciplinary problems and an unusually high court-martial rate. Units like the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery suffered critical leadership gaps that went unaddressed. By December 1941, many formations fielded inexperienced replacement troops, significantly undermining combat readiness. The Punjabis exemplified these deficiencies. Stationed in Hong Kong since November 1940, they received their vehicles and mortars only in August 1941—three months before combat. Compounding this, forty percent of their strength consisted of raw recruits arrived just in October. When war erupted, artillery regiments found themselves relying on junior officers in senior roles, with British commanders unfamiliar with Urdu directing Indian troops, a handicap that severely compromised effectiveness. Deficient equipment compounded leadership shortages. Shells dating from 1918 detonated prematurely upon discharge, while ammunition shortages crippled operations. On 8 December, all field guns deployed with merely 100 rounds apiece, with 200 rounds held in reserve for the entire campaign, and coastal guns received only 25 rounds each. Insufficient cross-training meant many infantrymen failed to understand the artillery "clock face" targeting system, causing them to miss their objectives. Malaria devastated European troops, particularly the Royal Scots. Of approximately 770 personnel, at least 180 suffered recurring malarial episodes from the Shing Mun Redoubt area's notoriously endemic conditions. Staff shortages forced nearly every unit to promote junior officers to positions beyond their rank, exacerbating structural weaknesses. Although the Canadians' arrival bolstered the garrison, significant handicaps undermined their effectiveness. Both battalions carried a C-class designation—deemed unfit for foreign service—having spent years in soft garrison postings without rigorous training. The deficit was stark: each Canadian soldier received only thirty-five rifle practice rounds. The two battalions incorporated 115 men with fewer than sixteen weeks' training, while sixty-two of seventy-five recruits joining the Winnipeg Grenadiers in June came directly from a training depot lacking even basic rifles. Twelve percent of the Canadian force remained untrained. Equipment deficiencies proved even more damaging. A standard 1941 Canadian infantry battalion required 102 motor vehicles—including twenty-two Universal Carriers, thirty-seven ¾-ton trucks, thirteen 1-ton trucks, thirty-one bicycles, and twenty-two Boys anti-tank rifles. When the Canadians landed, logistical failures left them with only six Bren carriers, two water tankers, twelve ¾-ton trucks, and a single Boys anti-tank rifle. Although they carried 3in. mortars, neither ammunition nor radios accompanied them. Canada possessed only 300 3-inch mortar bombs in its entire inventory at that time, making any allocation to Hong Kong impossible. A second vessel, the SS Don Jose, was dispatched with replacement vehicles and equipment but never reached Hong Kong before 8 December. The Japanese seized it en route to Manila. Despite these shortcomings, the force departed on 27 October with 1,975 men and arrived on 16 November. Intelligence estimates regarding Japanese available forces varied widely, ranging from two to four divisions. On 6 December evening, Chinese reports confirmed the previous day's arrival of three Japanese divisions at Buji township, located eight miles from the border in what is now Shenzhen. Earlier, around 1 November, a Japanese deserter provided intelligence of significant troop concentrations north of the frontier, including large-calibre artillery indicative of at least divisional strength.   The Hong Kong invasion force comprised three service branches: the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) deployed the 38th Infantry Division, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) committed the Second China Fleet, and the Imperial Japanese Air Force (IJAF) contributed the 1st Air Group. Command of the ground assault rested with Lieutenant-General Sano Tadayoshi of the 38th Division, supported by Major-General Ito Takeo heading the infantry group, while supporting arms including artillery, engineers, armor, and transport fell under Sano's authority. The main assault force consisted of three infantry regiments from the 38th Division, each led by a colonel: the 228th under Doi Teihichi, the 229th under Tanaka Ryosaburo, and the 230th under Shoji Toshishige. The 38th Division itself was a standard 1940s B-class infantry division of approximately 20,000 troops (ranging from 18,000–21,000 depending on operational requirements), organized into three regiments with three battalions each. Reflecting the Japanese army's reliance on animal and human transport, each regiment fielded roughly 3,800 troops supported by some 700 horses. Battalion strength averaged around 1,071 personnel, with companies numbering approximately 180 men. Japanese infantry battalions of this period featured a distinctive organization: rifle platoons consisted of four sections (three equipped with rifles and light machine guns, one with light mortars and rifles), complemented by an additional heavy machine-gun company fielding twelve Type 92 weapons and a troop of light artillery—likely Type 92 70mm infantry guns. The divisional field artillery regiment operated 75mm Type 41 mountain guns organized into three 688-man battalions, each with two troops of two guns. Mountain artillery units, numbering 36 guns total, carried additional personnel (3,400) and animals (1,400) to navigate the terrain complexities of Hong Kong operations. Recognizing the need for overwhelming firepower to compel Hong Kong's surrender, the IJA augmented the invasion force with heavy artillery—15cm and 24cm howitzers commanded by Major-General Kitashima Kineo. News of the Canadian reinforcements arriving in Hong Kong forced a reassessment. Commander-in-Chief Sakai Takashi of the 23rd Army informed his superiors that the original ten-day timeline was unrealistic and requested additional troops. Although most formations were already committed to other operations, Imperial Headquarters eventually authorized two depot regiments from Japan to support the campaign. Intended for second-line duties rather than frontline combat, these units were to be returned promptly after freeing experienced personnel for Hong Kong operations. This arrangement allowed the 19th and 20th mixed brigades—approximately 6,000 men organized in five infantry battalions, a field artillery battalion, and an engineer battalion—to be released for Hong Kong. However, Sakai's request for reinforcements met with disapproval from Imperial Headquarters, and he received an unmistakable message: a swift, decisive campaign was essential. His situation worsened when Japanese agents mistakenly identified British Bren carriers as tanks, forcing Sakai to improvise armor by raiding the 1st Reserve Tank Battalion and tankette units from infantry depot divisions. In attempting to secure additional armor from the 11th Army's 9th Reconnaissance Regiment, Sakai encountered resistance. General Hata Shunroku lodged sustained complaints with senior officials, and Sakai received a sharp rebuke—further requests would not be entertained, and his replacement would follow if necessary. Stung by this loss of face, Sakai abandoned all additional requests and became even more determined to achieve success. Vice-Admiral Niimi Masaichi, commanding the 2nd China Expeditionary Fleet, oversaw the entire naval element, divided into bombardment and attack groups. His flagship, the light cruiser Isuzu, carried Captain Ura Koichi, who simultaneously commanded the bombardment group. This naval force assembled ships from various China Expeditionary Fleet units, particularly from the Canton Special Base Force, 15 Squadron, and 11 Torpedo Boat Division at Guangzhou. Reflecting Niimi's lack of confidence in the army's air support capabilities, the seaplane tender IJN Kamikawa Maru joined the operation on his insistence, providing organic naval aviation against the threat posed by British Wildebeests. Niimi also petitioned for destroyers IJN Wakaba and Yugure to counter the three British destroyers, though this request was denied. The Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) were assigned to conduct diversionary attacks south of Hong Kong Island, intended to distract British forces from the main land invasion thrust. The IJAF's 1st Air Brigade, commanded by Colonel Habu Hideharu, centered on the 45th Air Regiment with 34 Kawasaki Ki-32 Type 98 'Mary' light bombers. This composite force drew aircraft and units from airfields across China and Manchuria—Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Qiqihar—all assembled at Baiyun Aerodrome in Guangzhou on 7 December 1941. Supporting the 1st Air Brigade were the 10th Independent Squadron under Captain Takatsuki Akira with 13 Nakajima Ki-27 Type 97 'Nate' fighters, 3 Mitsubishi Ki-15 Type 97 'Babs' command reconnaissance aircraft from the 18th Independent Reconnaissance Squadron, and the 44th Independent Squadron fielding 6 Tachikawa Ki-36 Type 98 'Ida' observation aircraft. Years before the invasion, the Japanese cultivated an extensive network of agents and sleeper operatives in Hong Kong, methodically gathering intelligence and mapping military installations. This sophisticated network proved remarkably effective: invasion maps carried by IJA officers were actually Hong Kong Government and British military maps, overprinted with Japanese annotations and interpretations. British officers later discovered in captivity that the Peninsula Hotel's regular barber was a Japanese Navy lieutenant-commander who had exploited the intimate setting to extract valuable information about British force dispositions. Intelligence operatives infiltrated every level of Hong Kong society—the garrison tailor and barber both served as spies. This groundwork enabled exceptional accuracy in artillery fire and bombing campaigns. The Japanese further leveraged criminal networks, recruiting gangsters throughout Hong Kong and Guangdong province with money and arms, turning them into irregular auxiliaries supporting the invasion.   On Sunday, 7 December, seven hundred members of the 2nd Royal Scots and Middlesex Regiment marched to St John's Cathedral for the morning service. As Major-General Maltby read a passage from Matthew, his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant I. MacGregor, delivered an urgent message that would change everything. Preparations for conflict had already begun. On 5 December, the HKVDC had mobilized fully, yet Hong Kong's broader population remained unmoved—the Happy Valley racetrack reported record attendance that very day. The contrast was stark: while one institution prepared for war, another celebrated as though nothing threatened. Japanese forces had been positioned advantageously since autumn 1941. The 23rd Army was already stationed west of Guangzhou, with contingents scattered across Foshan Town, Zhuhai, and other locations on the Pearl River delta. Upon orders for war on 1 December, they faced minimal distances to cover. The army regrouped at Humen, Shilong Town, and Guangzhou itself—staging areas for the invasion. The first visible signs arrived on 4–5 December when Japanese forces landed at Mirs Bay; the 228th Regiment moved into its staging area at Buji Town, now part of Shenzhen City. Maltby received these reports and immediately departed the cathedral service to issue urgent stand-to orders. Yet skepticism persisted within military circles. Some dismissed the threat, dismissing such intelligence as "astonishingly erroneous." Meanwhile, the Imperial Japanese Navy massed in the waters beyond Hong Kong's horizon. The Kowloon Infantry Brigade held a stretched defensive line: the 5/7 Rajputs anchored the centre, the 2/14 Punjab the east, and the 2nd Royal Scots the west. Forward positions extended far—C Company, 2/14 Punjab, under Major S. Burns ranged along Castle Peak Road toward Yuen Long. The brigade screen, C Company of the 2/14 Punjab, held Shueng Shui and Taipo Market with four Bren carriers and two armoured cars from the HKVDC, backed by engineers and the 22nd Fortress Company. The Hong Kong Infantry Brigade held Hong Kong Island itself. The Winnipeg Grenadiers occupied Victoria City on the north-west coast, while the Royal Rifles of Canada stretched along the north-east shores from Saukiwan to Lyemun. Brigadier Lawson commanded from his headquarters at Wongneichong Gap in the island's centre. At 0355 hours on 8 December, the code word "Blossom Blossom" was transmitted. Eleven minutes later, Lieutenant-General Sakai ordered the invasion to commence. Fifty minutes after that, at 0445 hours, Major Charles Boxer—a fluent Japanese speaker formerly of the Lincolnshire Regiment—was roused by Radio Tokyo announcing that war was imminent. Governor Young and Major-General Maltby were informed at once. By 0500 hours, the forward demolition points had been blown by Major Gray, OC of C Company 2/14 Punjab, and the HKVDC engineers under Major J. H. Bottomley. At 0645 hours, the garrison received formal notification: Britain and Japan were at war. Seventy-five minutes later, air-raid sirens wailed. Within moments, smoke billowed from Kai Tak Airport as Japanese aircraft destroyed virtually the entire air garrison. The Wildebeests, Walruses, HKVDC biplanes, and several civilian planes were engulfed in flames. Only two Ju-52s of the Eurasia Corporation and one CNAC T-32 Condor escaped destruction—dispersal bays had never been built due to lack of funds. The Japanese then turned to secondary targets, bombing Shamshuipo Camp and the neighbouring police station. The Canadians suffered few large-scale casualties in the initial strikes, though Sergeant Routledge and Signalman Fairley of the signal platoon were wounded—the first Canadian soldiers injured in World War II. Remarkably, Hong Kong Island's theatres, cinemas, and restaurants continued operating as though the island faced no peril. Japanese demolition efforts proved only minor obstacles. Bridges blown were quickly replaced. The invasion proceeded on three fronts: the 230th Regiment advanced westward along the northern route toward Yuen Long and Castle Peak, targeting the northern slope of Tai Mo Mountain. The 228th Regiment drove down the centre, following the Sheung Shui–Taipo–Kowloon road toward Grassy Hill north of the Shing Mun Redoubt. The 229th Regiment, crossing at Sha Tau Kok and by boat at Starling Inlet, proceeded via Taipo toward Tai Shui Hang and Ma On Mountain. Whenever confronted with strongly defended positions, the Japanese bypassed them entirely rather than engage. The first day brought scattered but spirited resistance. Around 1300 hours, the Punjabis inflicted the first serious check, drawing blood from advancing Japanese forces. At 1830 hours, they ambushed and decimated several Japanese platoons south of Taipo market town. The HKVDC's armoured cars and Bren carriers struck similar successes nearby. The 2 Royal Scots' reconnaissance platoon clashed with elements of the 229th Regiment around Yuen Long. Despite these minor victories, Japanese momentum continued. Armed with stolen British maps and guided by fifth columnists, they pushed forward relentlessly. By late afternoon on the 8th, the Punjabis withdrew toward Grassy Hill to avoid being outflanked. The artillerymen of the 12th Battery engaged an IJN destroyer and Japanese forces around Taipo, inflicting heavy casualties. Farther south near Shatin, on the Taipo–Kowloon highway, rapidly advancing Japanese troops surprised the defenders and severed the fuse at an HKVDC demolition point. Their triumph proved momentary; the engineers completed the backup circuit and detonated the bridge, destroying it along with the Japanese soldiers crossing it. By early morning on 9 December, orders came to withdraw all mainland units to the Gin Drinkers Line. The Punjabis, already at Shatin Wai overlooking Tide Cove, held their position under pressure and continuous shelling for the next two days. The HKVDC withdrew to Fotan, a village south of Shatin. Maltby ordered D Company, 5/7 Rajputs, under Captain H. R. Newtons to Smuggler's Ridge to close the gap between the 2 Royal Scots and 2/14 Punjab. HKVDC armoured cars and Bren carriers continued patrols along Castle Peak Road while HMS Cicala, having survived two air attacks, maintained station in Castle Peak Bay. Despite an IJN blockade, the destroyers HMS Thanet and Scout slipped anchor and escaped to Singapore around 2130 hours. The surviving CNAC and Eurasia aircraft took off with high-value evacuees: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's widow and her two equally renowned sisters—the Soong sisters—along with Chinese Finance Minister H. H. Kung. Also departing was Lieutenant-Colonel H. Owen-Hughes of the HKVDC, who carried orders to coordinate with the Chinese Nationalist Army for a rear-guard attack on Japanese forces to relieve the pressure on Hong Kong. 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. On 8 December 1941, Japan attacked Hong Kong with the 38th Division, supported by naval and air forces. Despite British defenses manned by undertrained, under-equipped troops, Japanese forces advanced rapidly across three fronts. Within hours, the RAF was destroyed, demolitions proved futile, and British units withdrew toward the Gin Drinkers Line facing overwhelming odds.

Shannon Hatfield grew up in section 8, her dad in federal prison, and her mom spent 2 decades working through OxyContin, black market heroin, and finally fentanyl. She's now a chiropractor running Evolve Sport and Spine working with professional athletes and anyone needing help. Shannon talks about what growing up inside that house actually looked like: finding her mom nodding out with cigarettes on her chest, being brought to the ER as the "normal daughter" so her mom could look functional enough to get Dilaudid, building boundaries as she got older, and being told "you think you're better than us" every time she took a step towards furthering her education. Her brother was also deep in meth and heroin while she was in college. Shannon gets into the medical philosophy that came out of all of it: the system was made so that over-prescription is the rule not the exception, the insurance model is broken by design, and her job is to sit with people long enough to actually figure out what's wrong.My Parents' Addictions Led Me To Become A Doctor w/ Shannon Hatfield | The Hopeaholics Podcast #356Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsGo to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Our Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie0:00 - Cold open: "people just want to be heard" 2:51 - "Both my parents were addicts"3:26 - Her mom's path: Vicodin to OxyContin to heroin to fentanyl4:14 - The call from the OC sheriff: her mom was gone4:33 - Nine months later: dad on life support6:34 - First NFL client after graduating6:51 - Flying to Texas to take boards one month after her dad died7:32 - Why she practices the way she does: root cause, not symptom15:21 - Growing up in section 816:45 - Finding her mom nodding out17:40 - Being used as a prop at the hospital18:03 - Building walls, getting called "you think you're better than us"19:25 - Her brother in the thick of meth psychosis23:46 - How she turned trauma into fuel instead of an excuse28:41 - Her parents once sent her to AA38:19 - Evolve Sport and Spine: what she does differently46:52 - "At any given moment we have the choice to change direction"

Tout a commencé par une conversation que j'ai eu avec un autre journaliste. J'avais déjà l'idée de faire un épisode sur Julia Roberts mais je m'interrogeais sur ce que j'allais bien pouvoir dire de sulfureux sur elle. Et ce journaliste me dit : « mais tu rigoles elle est hyper scandaleuse Julia Roberts ! ». Et moi : « Ah bon?!.. » Et donc voilà, j'ai creusé. Et j'ai assez vite réalisé qu'il y avait effectivement la Julia Roberts avec laquelle j'avais grandi, celle que j'ai découverte (et adoré) dans Pretty Woman. Et celle d'avant, dont les gens plus âgés que moi se souviennent sans doute, eux, mais qui est presque introuvable sur Internet aujourd'hui. Une Julia Roberts à la vie amoureuse hyperactive et chaotique, qui a longtemps fait les Une des tabloïds américains dans les années 90…  Et ça a évidemment été ma première question : qui est cette Julia que j'ai l'impression ne pas connaître ? Si elle a tant de déboires amoureux, pourquoi tout le monde l'a oublié aujourd'hui ? Plus j'ai cherché, plus j'ai découvert la femme qui se cache derrière le sourire qu'on a appelé “Megawatt”, avec ses valises et ses casseroles. Julia Roberts pourrait-elle être…méchante ? Au micro de Scandales se succèdent :Marie Telling, journaliste et host du podcast Amies, de Slate.fr, dans lequel elle décortique les films et séries mythiques des années 1990-2000Racha Belmehdi, auteure de l'ouvrage “Rivalité, nom féminin” Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Camille Lamblaut a été chargée d'enquête. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Cet épisode de Scandales est à retrouver sur toutes vos plateformes : Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The ladies are still in the OC, and things kick off with a gut‑punch of emotion as Kyle breaks down on her 30‑year anniversary with Mauricio. Vicki swoops in with a hug… and then immediately delivers some of the most brutally honest (and very Vicki) commentary about marriage, regret, and growing apart. From sprinter‑van tears to laptop‑open confrontation, Kyle's vulnerability sets the tone for a day filled with shifting alliances and unexpected clarity.Meanwhile, Gizelle tries to address the rumor mill with Vicki — but Vicki is mid‑quote for a “huge client,” laptop out, not prepared for conflict, and absolutely not having it. Teresa jumps in, old comments resurface, jealousy gets named, and somehow Vicki ends up giving one of the most OG‑level apologies we've seen in years.Once the ladies land in Beverly Hills, the energy shifts to glam. They settle into the Beverly Hilton penthouse, prep for a luxurious PJ party, and we get boyfriend reveals, ring teases, and Porsha declaring this a “hungry heffer trip.” Vicki's iconic gag reflex montage makes a triumphant return, Luann scans the room like a human lie detector, and Kyle breaks out her legendary split before whispering the funniest life‑insurance joke of the season.Then it's off to Sutton's house for the Ugly Leather Pants Party — a Housewives cultural reset. Crystal questions her own pants, Luann breaks seating‑chart rules, and Gizelle and Kyle get into a horizontal‑gate moment that sends the room into gasps. Teresa asking what “horizontal” means is peak Teresa Giudice comedy.For dessert? Sutton unleashes a full scavenger hunt — the Let the Mouse Go game — complete with Housewives‑themed clues and a $25,000 pair of sunglasses. Team Crystal (Teresa, Porsha, Gizelle) takes home the win and a ticket to Kyle's White Party.With more Housewives arriving next episode, tensions rising, and confrontations brewing, Jessica breaks down every emotional beat, every shady moment, and every iconic line with her signature Bravo‑coded insight and intuitive sparkle.Support the show

In this week's Bravo Breakdown, Jessica dives into Season 20, Episode 7 of The Real Housewives of Orange County — All Bets Are Off — and the OC sun is exposing everything. What starts as a simple girls' trip to the Grand Canyon spirals into scooter collisions, zip‑line meltdowns, room‑gate resentment, and one of the most intense mom‑shaming confrontations we've seen all season.From Heather and Jenn's room drama to Shannon's loneliness bubbling over, from Carmella defending her parenting to Vicki's scooter‑powered chaos across Fremont Street, this episode is packed. The ladies gamble, cry, apologize, and reveal more about their relationships than they probably intended. And next week? We meet Carmella's kids — and Danny. Will the women welcome him… or grill him?Let's get into it.Support the show

Do you know someone with a place in Ocean City or the Delaware shore? Our financial insider Leonard Raskin joins Nestor, who discovered his cousin's OC beach house and wound up talking sun, sand and retirement while at MACo doing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour on the Coastal Highway. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss that beach home dream and making it real first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Sonia: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravobravobooksandbravo Listen to The Bravo Rundown and Follow : @the_bravorundown Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Contact Us: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Michele and returning guest Sonia from the podcast The Bravo Rundown recap episode 7 of RHOC. The girls are in Vegas and inexplicably visit The Grand Canyon?! Listen as discuss this season, this confusing episode and season and where we think the franchise goes next. Plus some fun forgotten articles about our OC girls. Take a Listen! We promise the recap is fun, even if the episode of OC might not be! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailA private equity firm bought a paint company. Turned out their sales reps were handing out 50% discounts to any contractor who asked nicely.That's the kind of blind spot 3 PE leaders talk through in this episode – what actually happens once a private equity deal gets underway.Carl Evander (OC&C), Sean McDevitt (Arthur D. Little), and Dave Clement (Simon-Kucher) break down how a deal actually gets picked, checked out, and sold for a profit.You'll learn:Why the numbers on older deals are forcing PE firms to sell now, ready or notWhat "real diligence" looks like once you've actually bought the companyThe 1 skill partners say will matter more than AI in 3 yearsFull speaker bios and firm profiles here.Resources:See this year's Top Private Equity Consulting Firms rankingIf breaking into a PE-focused practice is the target, Black Belt pairs you with an advisor who's coached candidates into firms like OC&C and Simon-KucherExplore top firms hiring in Private Equity Consulting on the Management Consulted Job BoardCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

  Is there magic in season 4?! Seth thinks so! Him and Michelle discuss episodes 9-12. Taylor's french ex husband makes an appearance, Frank Atwood fakes cancer and proposals are being made. Also: Chris Brown!? Groundhogs?! We've lost the plot. New episodes drop every Friday in August, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. Check out Seasons 1, 2 & 3 of The OC 20 Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website

In this episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah's Reality Check, Sarah and Will jump into the world of reality TV, sharing their latest binge-watching adventures. Sarah kicks things off with her thoughts on Amazon Prime's Sterling Point, praising its unexpected twists and strong writing, while also critiquing the age discrepancies in character portrayals. The discussion then shifts to the iconic Real Housewives franchise, where Sarah dives into her experience with the OC and Atlanta seasons, highlighting standout characters like Vicki and K. Michelle, and the essential role of villains in keeping the drama alive. As they explore the interconnected universe of these reality shows, they also touch on Ultimate Girls Trip and the anticipation for upcoming seasons of Salt Lake City and Potomac. Sarah shares her journey through Summer House, detailing her experience with the various seasons and spin-offs, while Will humorously navigates the complex web of reality TV drama, trying to keep track of the myriad characters and their intertwining storylines. Expect a lively discussion filled with insights, theories, and plenty of laughs as they dissect the latest happenings in the reality TV realm and what the future might hold for these beloved franchises. 00:00 – Sarah watched Sterling Point on Amazon Prime over the weekend 02:00 – The OC's actors are clearly older than what they're playing on the show 05:44 – Sarah is watching Ultimate Girls Trip because, uh, it's the 20th anniversary 10:40 – Will: Reality TV shows are definitely doing the multiverse 14:54 – The show was shot from February of this year, at least through May 19:23 – Sarah: I'm annoyed that Amanda Francis left after one season Follow Scene N Nerd on X, Blue Sky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and visit SceneNNerdPodcast.com. Rate, follow, and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

This week on RHUGT, the ladies head from OC to Beverly Hills, Vicki refuses to put the laptop down, Teresa realizes she should be offended, Kyle gets emotional over her wedding anniversary and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Tuesday ep, Dylan is joined by RHOC's Gina Kirschenheiter to look back on eight seasons in the OC and break down where things stand in Season 20. Gina opens up about going from the new girl to one of the show's longest-running cast members, how her relationships with Vicki, Tamra, Heather, and the rest of the group have evolved, and whether the Tres Amigas could ever really make a comeback. She also shares her take on the Carmella Dior bag situation, why she thinks this year's cast finally clicks, and how she balances Housewives with building her real estate career. Plus, Gina reflects on surviving the RHOC “hate train,” finding her place in the Bravo universe, and why she could see herself sticking around for many more seasons. Go to the BravoByBetches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Tuesday & Friday: Youtube.com/@BravoByBetches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up bros?? We carry on to Vegas with the OC girls in hopes that we might be able to find some new fun with this group because any potential we had in the storylines seems to just go away quickly. While the show might be boring right now, it could be so much worse so let's just be thankful guys ok! You know it's been bad when we're hoping to get more action out of Emily & Gina going at it but thus is the nature of OC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RHUGT girls travel in style via sprinter van from The OC to Beverly Hills. They sexy dance at a pajama party then head to Sutton's for an ugly leather pants luncheon. We're having a blast watching the girls let loose, learn a few new tricks (WHIFF!), and relive some epic flashbacks. It's magical! Come judge with us!You can find us:Linktree: Two Judgey GirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @twojudgeygirls // @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgYouTube: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girl's Trip is here and so is a new episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County! Danny starts by touching on the celebration with the OGs, Nene's return, and an event at The Quiet Woman that leads into the OC. On RHOC, the women redo a children's bedroom(????), eat with Heather's mom Carole, and head to Vegas for their first cast trip!ORDER DANNY'S BOOK: https://linktr.ee/jolliestbunchDANNY'S (OTHER) BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoYouTube: www.YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1TikTok: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Emma and Isabel get into the premiere of Ultimate Girls Trip where the women start off with a bang (Porsha & Nene) before venturing to their first stop in OC.They also get into the epic part 1 Atlanta reunion, part 2 of The Valley reunion, and the Next Gen kids taking on Vegas for BravoCon.ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/commentsbycelebsTry Hint, now available online at drinkhint.com and in stores nationwideGet 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/comments with code commentsLearn more and plan your trip at VisitBuffalo.comNutrafol.com and enter promo code COMMENTS for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shippingStart your free trial at SHOPIFY.COM/commentsladder.fit/COMMENTS and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use our link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What have we learned about the 2026 Ohio State football team through the first nine days of training camp? Which players could be headed for breakout seasons? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and more on the Friday 5ish.(1:40) - Introduction(2:05) - Biggest thing JBook has learned during camp(2:55) - The rise of freshman DB Jay Timmons(7:41) - Takeaways from Matt Patricia interview(10:09) - The impact of Arthur Smith as OC(15:14) - Who will be the breakout players for Buckeyes?(32:53) - 60% off a Bucknuts subscription!

Dylan is back from the opening of Bethenny's Supermodel Cafe — just in time to break down all the most important Bravo news of the week. After rattling through updates on Peter Thomas' love life and Netflix's latest attempt at reality TV greatness, it's finally time to discuss the return of RHUGT. NeNe Leakes makes her long-awaited return, the OGs assemble in OC, and Vicki is already giving everyone a headache. Afterward, Dylan shares his thoughts on the reunions for RHOA and The Valley, with a spotlight on Kristen and Luke's cursed relationship. Later, he wraps up with Next Gen NYC, where the cast's BravoCon weekend takes an unsettling turn. Go to the BravoByBetches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Tuesday & Friday: Youtube.com/@BravoByBetches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Funk and discuss the night he was attempting to break up a large fight at the restaurant where he worked when he deployed OC spray and events transpired that eventually lead to his arrest and processing for assault and battery charges.  Get Your POM OC Spray Here: get-asp.com/pomActive Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

Let's get into this first episode of the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20's! Check out the visual on YouTube! We starting in the OC with the OG!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Shannon Beador joins us to celebrate 20 years of Housewives, 12 years on RHOC, and everything happening this season, from Tamra and Vicki to Carmella, dating, parenting, and why OC feels fun again. Then Jimmy Sotos stops by to break down Let's Marry Harry, Harry Jowsey's unlimited chances, and the latest Married at First Sight chaos. Plus, we get into mom shaming, trad wife discourse, Natalie's Whitney Leavitt comments, and why moms deserve more benefit of the doubt online. "I won't put the sword down, but I won't join the war." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe  HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE?  Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes!   Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content?  Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Spa Weekend: Book your escape and treat yourself to SPA WEEKEND. Only in theaters August 21st. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com/viall, tell them all about your dog, and use code VIALL to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit https://betterhelp.com/viall  Tonal: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code VIALL when you go to https://tonal.com  Dose: Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://dosedaily.co/viall or enter VIALL to get 35% off your first subscription. Quince: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/viall.  To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Jimmy Joins 36:39 - Reality Recaps 1:25:22 - Shannon Joins 2:08:53 - Outro Episode Socials:  @viallfiles @nickviall @shannonbeador @jsotos1 @susiecevans @ciaracrobinson @the_mare_bare @justinkaphillips @baybaeee

In This Episode: Honoring the Pause: Opening with a moment of silence to ground ourselves in breath, ancestral wisdom, and intentionality before diving into today's conversation. Opening Prayer We pause to honor the breath that sustains us and the silence that clears the way. We step into this space rooted in ancient wisdom, shielded against distraction, and undisturbed in our purpose. As we open these pages and engage these ideas, grant us the clarity to discern signal from static. May the words we explore serve as tools for liberation, strengthening our minds, nourishing our bodies, and fortifying our community. We give thanks for the privilege of focus, the wealth of knowledge, and the sanctuary of this circle. Rooted. Shielded. Undisturbed. Amen.   Grief, Joy & Creation: A personal reflection on navigating deep loss—grieving the passing of Ethel and my mother—while wrestling with imposter syndrome, finding solace in music, and celebrating life's small wins. The whitewashing of The Handmaid's Tale: A critical breakdown of how Gilead's post-racial casting erases the historical, racialized nature of reproductive control. We explore how white feminist dystopian tropes flatten intersectionality by repackaging the real-world historical oppressions of Black and Indigenous women into a speculative warning for white women. Literary Sovereignty & Counter-Narratives: Shifting the focus to works that center true resilience—examining Octavia Butler's speculative genius and Louise Erdrich's Future Home of the Living God as living records of Indigenous sovereignty and Black survival. Reclaiming the Archive: Why we must control our own narratives rather than relying on white savior tropes, highlighting institutions like the NMAAHC and NMAI that preserve real-world history over fictional panic. Perimeter Defense & Modern Vigilance: Drawing parallels between military readiness and civilian life—protecting our minds, digital spaces, and communities from scams, educational exploitation, and modern trickery through strict boundaries and active situational awareness. Pop Culture Round-Up: Quick takes on the latest season of Real Housewives of Orange County, the messy execution of Ladies of OC, why Carlos King's commentary remains elite, and a quick sports stat correction on William Jackson III's roster status with the Steelers. Resources & Mentions: Books: Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich; speculative works by Octavia Butler. Cultural Institutions: National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). What are your thoughts on this week's discussion? Drop a comment or reach out—we'd love to hear how these themes resonate with you. Explore our Roast-to-Order Subscriptions: www.fbroasters.com Connect with us on Instagram: @tnfroisreading Follow our creator journey: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading   #CoffeeSubscription #RoastToOrder #SpecialtyCoffee #HomeBrewing #SmallBatchCoffee #CoffeeLover #CreatorAuthenticity #EthicalSourcing