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Last time we spoke about the beginning of the Battle of Hong kong. Japan's rise as a threat to British interests accelerated through the 1920s and intensified after invading China. Britain's response remained contradictory—diplomatically conciliatory yet militarily apprehensive. While Singapore and Malaya received substantial reinforcements, Hong Kong was acknowledged indefensible, yet the 1936 Defence Scheme attempted to fortify it as an island fortress. Governor Northcote urgently advocated evacuation, recognizing the futility of defense. London rejected this, fearing it would demoralize China and forfeit sovereignty claims. Reinforcement requests from commanders like Grasett fell on deaf ears until Grasett independently lobbied Canadian leaders. This persistence finally convinced Churchill to dispatch two additional battalions. On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces attacked across three fronts with overwhelming force. Within hours, the RAF was destroyed on the ground, demolitions proved ineffective, and British units rapidly retreated toward the Gin Drinkers Line, facing an enemy that outnumbered and outmaneuvered them from the opening moments.   #217 The Battle of Hong Kong Part 2: the Island Aflame 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. Around 1500 hours on 9 December, Colonel Doi of the 228th Regiment arrived at Needle Hill, just north of the Gin Drinkers Line, ahead of his main force. For two hours he studied the British defensive positions through binoculars, noting trenches and bunkers—and to his surprise, washing lines fluttering with white clothes. The sight spoke volumes about the 2 Royal Scots' lax discipline. Then fog descended, reducing visibility to barely twenty meters, and heavy rain obscured the landscape. Doi sensed a fleeting advantage but lost radio contact with his battalions. Worse still, the Shing Mun Redoubt lay outside his regimental boundary, making an unauthorized attack a serious breach of protocol. When his units finally arrived, supporting artillery remained unavailable, held up by demolished roads. Doi chose to attack anyway. Doi ordered the 2nd Battalion to scout the eastern approach while the 3rd Battalion spearheaded the main assault. Major Nishiyana commanded the 3rd, sending Lieutenant Wakabayashi and Kasugai with 150 volunteers to lead. The Shing Mun Redoubt itself comprised five concrete pillboxes and an artillery observation post, connected by underground tunnels named after London landmarks—Piccadilly, Haymarket, and others. The whole complex sat on small rises above Jubilee Dam, then the British Empire's tallest. Defending the redoubt was A Company, 2 Royal Scots, under Captain Jones—just three officers and 39 men. One platoon of 25 soldiers under 2nd Lieutenant Thompson held the forward positions. Against this stood 150 Japanese attackers, with another 1,500 troops in reserve. Battalion orders forbade using the concrete works as fighting positions; they were meant for the Vickers machine-gun team and artillery protection. No mines could spare the redoubt's perimeter. On the night of the 9th, roughly half the defenders sheltered in the observation post while the remainder manned pillboxes 401b and 402. At 2000 hours, Thompson led a nine-man patrol northward to check Needle Hill and Shing Mun Valley. Despite two and a half hours in the field, the patrol returned at 2220 hours without detecting the Japanese force massing just 500 meters away. By that time, Lieutenant Kasugai's assault group had crossed Jubilee Dam undetected, bypassed unmanned Post X, and assembled below Pillbox 401b. At 2200 hours, Japanese sappers cut through two lines of wire. At 2300—H-Hour—Lance Corporal Laird heard movement in the bushes and opened fire. The Japanese answered with grenades and rushed the pillbox lines. One team entered the tunnel system; another hurled grenades through the air vents. Corporal Campbell swung his Vickers toward Pillbox 401, catching Japanese headquarters personnel in the open. Sergeant Robb mustered a counter-attack force of thirteen men. Five fell as casualties—Laird, Basnett, Coyle, Casey, and Jardine. Casey was killed; only Jardine escaped. The alert triggered gunfire from the observation post's defenders, and Forward Observer Wilcox called down 4.5-inch and 6-inch artillery fire. Without strong reinforcement and leadership, four Royal Scots and an Indian sentry abandoned the northern positions and withdrew to the observation post. Captain Jones received orders from Brigade to counter-attack, but delegated the task to Thompson. As Thompson attempted to leave the observation post, he found the gate locked from outside. This calamity had a backstory: just before the attack, Thompson had admitted a civilian at the request of Force 163 (SOE's sabotage unit in Singapore). Private Wylie had taken the observation post key from Lance Naik Kishan Singh and, upon exit, locked the gate behind him. The three officers were now literally locked out of the battle. Second Lieutenant Mochizuki and his platoon infiltrated through open trenches and began attacking the observation post from above, attempting to breach the hatches. The defenders held for three hours before Japanese sappers forced explosives down the air vents. At 0230 hours, the blast killed two Indian signallers inside. Thompson sustained a severe eye wound from grenade shrapnel; Jones and Warrant Officer Mead were both wounded. The remaining fifteen defenders surrendered; eleven became casualties. Meanwhile, a Rajput patrol engaging Japanese forces in the river valley managed to drive them back toward the redoubt. One final pillbox endured for another eleven hours before suffering the same sapper treatment. By 0400 hours on 10 December, the entire redoubt was lost. For just two killed, the Japanese had achieved a decisive victory—the breakthrough that would shift the entire campaign's trajectory. By dawn, a Japanese flag flew triumphantly from Point 255.   Major-General Maltby's assessment was stark: "This was calamitous, for Shing Mun was the key to the whole of the left position." Yet the Japanese perspective differed sharply. Having achieved a breakthrough, Colonel Doi received astonishing orders to withdraw—his success had transgressed into the 230th Regiment's sector and violated the meticulously prepared war plan. Doi refused. After heated confrontation with Major-General Ito and Lieutenant-General Sakai, his insubordination was later censured, though a divisional staff officer, Oyadomani, bore the scapegoat's burden of rebuke for failing to restrain Doi's initiative. With Shing Mun secured, Doi methodically fed reinforcements into the position. Throughout December 10th, the Japanese remained uncertain of their advantage and adopted a cautious strategy, probing British lines to exploit the evident disorder. Brigadier Wallis ordered the Royal Scots to mount an immediate dawn counterattack supported by the Rajputs and artillery. Lieutenant-Colonel White demurred; his battalion lacked any reasonable prospect of success. The resulting counterattack proved half-hearted at best. At first light on December 11th, the Japanese pressed Golden Hill forcefully, only to be repulsed by Captain Newton's Rajputs and gunfire from HMS Cicala. White positioned D Company in shallow shell scrapes and rusted wire—inadequate defenses against Japanese assault. Captain Pinkerton led a desperate bayonet charge that morning, temporarily clearing the Japanese and enabling the evacuation of wounded. Yet B, C, and D Companies absorbed devastating losses; Captains Rose and Richardson fell commanding their positions. With the Royal Scots collapsing, X Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers and armored support rushed westward to seal the widening gap along Castle Peak Road. Meanwhile, Maltby grappled with alarming reports: Japanese landings on Lantau Island southwest of Hong Kong. Heavy artillery drove them back. A second probe at Aberdeen, where Special Naval Landing Forces approached within 300 yards of the naval base, was repelled by Canadian machine-gun fire. In hindsight, these were mere feints—never intended as the primary thrust. The stratagem succeeded. Maltby retained his island reserves—the Middlesex and two Canadian battalions—precisely where they would be needed. Had Wallis executed a forceful counterattack on December 10th with the Royal Scots and brigade reserves, the Rajputs might have retaken Shing Mun while the Japanese remained disorganized. Instead, Colonel Doi faced a furious Sakai, who had flown down from 38th Division headquarters at Taipo for what amounted to a pre-court-martial examination. The moment passed. After only 48 hours of combat, Maltby concluded the mainland was indefensible. The three battalions would withdraw intact to Hong Kong Island to assume their fortress defense roles. The naval commodore objected—demolitions, supply transfers, and troop ferrying required more time. The evacuation order was deferred 24 hours until noon on December 11th. At that hour, the decision was finalized: the mainland would be abandoned under cover of darkness. Further demolitions followed—the China Light and Power Station, the cement works on Tsing Yi Island, the docks. Yet Brigadier Wallis believed this merely a precautionary measure; he anticipated holding the mainland for at least another week. The withdrawal avoided Kowloon's congested streets, where street fighting and fifth columnists might have entrapped the British—a calculation that proved prescient, as an IJA advance column of 350 men from the 3/230th infiltrated Kowloon on the morning of December 12th to cut off the retreating garrison. The Royal Scots and Canadians retired south to Shamshuipo Barracks and Jordan Road Pier in western Kowloon; the Rajputs and supporting gunners withdrew eastward to Ma Lau Tong, which anchored the fortified Devil's Peak Peninsula. Maltby intended to hold this commanding position permanently—it was easily supplied across the narrow Lyemun Strait. The evacuation proceeded largely as planned. The Canadians and Royal Scots embarked on the afternoon and evening of December 11th under Punjabi covering fire. The Punjabis faced a harder journey—a moonlit scramble along steep Kowloon hills laden with supplies but critically short of mules. One group lost its way at a crucial junction, splitting into two columns. One proceeded toward Devil's Peak as planned; Battalion Headquarters descended into Kai Tak Airport, threaded through Kowloon City, and was evacuated by Star Ferry at Tsim Sha Tsui, fighting until the final moment as the last man boarded. The Rajputs' commander, unable to reach his Punjabi counterpart, abandoned Ma Lau Tong for the closer Hai Wan line near Devil's Peak. By 0400 hours on December 12th, the Punjabis and one Rajput company, accompanied by the gunners of the 25th Medium Battery, crossed Lyemun Strait to Hong Kong Island. Morning evacuations continued with minimal Japanese interference—a surprising restraint. Naval support proved crucial. The withdrawal completed by the morning of December 13th, though 170 mules were lost to the desertion of Chinese laborers—a deprivation that would haunt the subsequent campaign. During this passage, the IJN attempted shore bombardment. The Japanese cruiser and supporting vessels found themselves outranged by the defenders' 9.2-inch guns. The damage inflicted proved sufficient to discourage future naval adventures; for the remainder of the battle, the IJN maintained a cautious distance and played only a peripheral role. The speed and execution of the withdrawal apparently caught the Japanese unprepared. Their most probable expectation had been a full-scale assault on Devil's Peak accompanied by heavy bombardment—a day earlier, an assault without artillery preparation had been driven back with severe losses. The British appeared stronger than anticipated. The defense of the mainland had lasted only five days. With the mainland secured, the Japanese pivoted toward Hong Kong Island. The first move was diplomatic rather than military. At 0900 hours on December 13th, a small boat bearing a white flag crossed the harbor. It carried Colonel Toda, Lieutenant Mizuno, Mr. Othsu Dak, and two European women—the prominent and heavily pregnant Mrs. Macdonald and Mrs. C. R. Lee, wife of the Governor's secretary, accompanied by her two dachshunds. The surrender terms were flatly rejected. Major Boxer delivered the written refusal personally. Mrs. Macdonald remained in Hong Kong to give birth; Mrs. Lee and her dogs returned to Kowloon. The Japanese commenced systematic shelling of selected targets. On December 13th, a 9.2-inch gun on Mt. Davis was silenced; Belcher's Fort sustained damage. The following day, a 3-inch mount on Mt. Davis was hit, killing Chinese gunners and triggering morale collapse; some deserted. On December 15th, the barrage shifted to the northern shoreline, deliberately targeting pillboxes. At 2100 hours that night, approximately three Japanese companies attempted crossing the harbor in rubber rafts toward Pakshawan but were driven off by machine-gun fire. Fifth columnists intensified their operations—signaling with mirrors, sniping from concealed positions, spreading propaganda to encourage Chinese desertion. Their impact might have been catastrophic had not Rear-Admiral Chan and Colonel Yee, armed with tommy guns and grenades, systematically eliminated many of these saboteurs. By December 16th, half the pillboxes between the racecourse and Lyemun Strait lay destroyed. The intended crossing site was unmistakable. On December 17th, the Japanese dispatched a second peace mission—Colonel Toda's team now accompanied by Mrs. Lee with her dachshunds and a pregnant Russian woman. Again, the overtures were rebuffed. On December 18th, the bombardment reached new intensity. Oil storage tanks ignited, sending dense black smoke cascading across the northeast corner of the island—perfect concealment for what was to come. All signs pointed to imminent assault.  I want to note something here, you sometimes hear about how race played a role in the Pacific War and indeed it did. Racist attitudes were found on both the western and Japanese side of the war. There is a fantastic book dedicated to this by the way called, War without Mercy by John Dower, highly recommend it. What is interesting is how these racial attitudes actually affected decision making during the war. Take General Sakai's night amphibious assault for example. Western soldiers such as the Canadians in Hong Kong reported they were told by their commanders that quote "Don't worry about the Japanese, they can't see at night, they all wear glasses" another Canadian soldier wrote in a diary "They don't see well, especially at night we knew this as a matter of fact." Indeed the week before the outbreak of the battle of Hong Kong, Canadian officers attending a briefing by a British officer were informed that "Japan's aircraft were mostly obsolete, its air force had little practice in night flying, and its pilots were myopic and thus unable to carry out dive-bombing attacks". You might be asking yourself, why did they think the Japanese were myopic? The scientific explanation of the day was this "That the Japanese suffered widespread inner-ear damage. What caused this? Japanese motherhood, the practice of strapping babies to their mothers backs, it was explained caused their heads to bounce about, like when they harvested rice and permanently impaired their sense of balance". I particularly love this quote, one of my professors dedicated an entire class to the bizarre racial attitudes before and after the pacific war. There was a belief the Japanese could not see well at night, many western air force commanders actually believed there were times of day like at dawn or dusk where Japanese pilots would not operate because of this hindrance. American military commentator Fletcher Pratt in 1939 analyzed Japan's military strengths and explained it had four major weaknesses. The first was scarcity of resources such as iron, and steel. The second was that the Japanese "can neither make good airplanes nor fly them well" as a result of " the Japanese as a race have defects of the tubes of the inner ear, just as they are generally myopic. This gives them a defective sense of balance, the one physical sense in which an aviator is not permitted to be deficient.". The third was that the Japanese were short-tempered and were inclined to waste men unnecessarily when operations did not go well. The fourth was that the Japanese would simply never date to provoke a war with the US. Again Mr Pratt was an American military commentator whose information came from multiple accounts given by high ranking military officials! The British military maintained that the Japanese avoided night operations on land because they were simply incapable of caring them out well, while they avoided nighttime aerial attacks, as well as dive-bombing for the same reasons Pratt said quote "their pilots were poor and their aircraft inferior.". So take this all to mind when I talk about how certain ranking officers go about making their decisions. By the evening of 14 December, evacuated mainland units had regrouped on Hong Kong Island. The defensive structure was restructured into two brigades: Brigadier Wallis commanded the East Brigade from Taitam Gap, while Brigadier Lawson headed the West Brigade from Wongneichong Gap. This reorganization placed the 5/7 Rajputs across the north-east perimeter, defending over 3,500 metres of coastline with B Company positioned on the hills behind Taikoo Docks. The Royal Rifles of Canada held the north-east corner from Stanley to points south, with reserve positions at Lyemun. Two HKVDC companies supported from Taitam Valley and Pottinger Gap, while the veteran Hughsiliers manned the North Point power station. British and Canadian artillery provided fire support across the northern approaches. The West Brigade held the north-western and south-western shores. The 2/14 Punjab stretched from Causeway Bay to Belcher's Point, protecting Government House and General Maltby's headquarters, with battalion headquarters at Mid-Level. The Winnipeg Grenadiers covered the south-west from Wanchai Gap, with one company detached to the brigade headquarters at Wongneichong Gap. The 2 Royal Scots, severely mauled at Shing Mun, were held in reserve with fresh replacements from the HKVDC. The Middlesex Regiment's companies were dispersed along 72 pillboxes encircling the entire shoreline, while an improvised Z Company of clerks, musicians and cooks defended battalion headquarters at Leighton Hill. Supporting artillery included 9.2-inch and 6-inch guns on Mt Davis and 4.7-inch guns at Belcher's Point. As darkness fell on 17 December, Japanese reconnaissance swimmers reached Taikoo, confirming the crossing site despite detection. Reinforcements arrived: 18 additional heavy bombers from Guangzhou and 26 fighters from Taiwan joined the aerial assault. The crescendo of artillery fire on the 18th, combined with masses of small craft gathering across the harbour, signalled the imminent invasion. Japanese divisional headquarters shifted to Ma Tau Wei near Kai Tak Airport; the 23rd Army moved to Taipo. The invasion force disposed itself with the right flank embarking from east and west of Kai Tak, the left from Devil's Hill area. At 1800 hours, the invasion order was issued; by 1930 hours Sakai himself arrived in Kowloon to oversee the crossing. At precisely 2000 hours, the 2/228th Regiment silently paddled their collapsible craft toward Taikoo Docks and the nearby sugar factory as artillery support commenced. Colonel Doi embarked with 80 headquarters personnel aboard a large barge, leading the second wave. The conditions favoured the invaders—a moonless night, sporadic showers, and thick black smoke from burning oil tanks obscured their movement. They reached the midpoint undetected before searchlights and machine-gun fire scattered the small boats, separating commanders from their units. Despite this chaos, the assault pressed forward. At 2140 hours the artillery shifted to deeper targets; at 2145 hours the first wave of 3/230th landed at North Point, followed minutes later by 2/228th and then 2/229th. Three red flares signalled a successful landing. All six Japanese battalions were ashore by midnight, though wire fencing delayed their advance and Bren carriers added to the confusion on the beach. General Sano arrived at Taikoo one hour later. The 5/7 Rajputs bore the initial brunt of the assault. Despite days of preliminary shelling, the Rajputs mounted a stubborn defence; Japanese casualties mounted rapidly. The anti-tank company suffered so grievously that only a single gun remained operational. The Japanese plan was tactical rather than frontal—bypass isolated positions for later elimination and push rapidly toward high ground. Overwhelmed by numerical superiority and losing most of their officers, Rajput resistance gradually crumbled. Contradicting all evidence, Maltby remained convinced the main Japanese assault would strike directly at Victoria from Kowloon. He therefore withheld the counter-attack, instead dispatching a platoon of Middlesex troops, Royal Marines, naval personnel, and the Rajputs' reserve company—supported by artillery—to establish a defensive line blocking the Japanese advance toward Central District. Three HKVDC armoured cars were sent to protect East Brigade headquarters; two more reinforced the Middlesex battalion headquarters. It was manifestly inadequate against six Japanese battalions. In post-war dispatches, Maltby conceded his grave miscalculation: he believed he faced at most two battalions, not a full division. As the 3/230th broke through D Company of the 5/7 Rajputs, the 2/230th came ashore nearby and wheeled westward toward Victoria. Their advance halted abruptly at the North Point power station, held by an extraordinary force: four officers and 36 men of the HKVDC Hughsiliers Platoon—alongside 39 civilian volunteers from China Light & Power and Hong Kong Electric, including the station manager Vincent Sorby—plus eight Free French soldiers commanded by Captain Jacques Egal, a Shanghai businessman turned soldier. Without exception, these men were World War I veterans, many aged 55 or older. Some had fought in the Boer War. Major J. J. Patterson, the Hughsiliers' commander, had served with Allenby's Camel Corps and been mentioned in dispatches six times; he was chairman of Jardine Matheson and a legislative councillor. Private Sir Edward Des Voeux, 8th Baronet, a millionaire bullion trader and secretary of the Hong Kong Club, had enlisted as a private when deemed too old for mobilization. Private T. A. Pearce, 67 years old, was chairman of J. D. Hutchison & Company and secretary of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Captain Bruch, the second-in-command, aged 60, chaired a major trading house. The list extended through Hong Kong's business elite, each choosing to fight rather than flee. These old men held an entire regiment at bay. When Patterson called for aid, Maltby dispatched an HKVDC armoured car with a platoon from Z Company, 1 Middlesex, but the reinforcement was ambushed before reaching the station; only nine soldiers, including 2nd Lieutenant Caruthers, broke through. Unable to dislodge the defenders by assault, the Japanese resorted to bombardment. By 0145 hours on 19 December, surrounded and ammunition exhausted, the defenders withdrew to King's Road behind a disabled bus. The Japanese deployed three machine guns, killing or mortally wounding all but Private Geoghan. A Japanese officer, believing all dead, cautiously approached—only to have Geoghan, despite his wounds, surge from cover and charge. He killed the officer and four soldiers before collapsing from wounds. Somehow Geoghan survived. Those old men—civilians and reservists, businessmen and veterans—held the entire western Japanese advance for 18 hours, buying Maltby precious time to withdraw forces and establish a new defensive line. Their stand at North Point became one of the campaign's most improbable acts of defiance. As the 2/229th Regiment advanced southward toward Mt Parker, the 3/229th landed at Aldrich Bay and turned eastward toward Lyemun, where they seized an HKVDC 6-inch gun. Major Bishop of the Royal Rifles of Canada, unaware of the landings, dispatched 15 Platoon under Lieutenant Scott to check on A Company of the Rajputs. Unexpectedly, they encountered armed men in civilian clothes at Lyemun's gate—the first indication of the Japanese presence on the island. Yet senior officers dismissed initial reports of landings and lost positions as exaggerated, a critical miscalculation that proved catastrophic. At Lyemun Fort, the 5th Anti-aircraft Battery of the HKVDC was caught completely unaware and surrendered after minimal resistance. The Japanese then committed one of many atrocities that would characterize the battle, bayoneting 29 survivors. Alerted by 15 Platoon's report, Bishop attempted a counter-attack with two platoons to retake the fort, but the defenders could not scale the six-meter wall and withdrew with nine men killed. As the 2/229th pressed southward toward Mt Parker, they overran the Salesian Mission, which had been converted into an Advance Dressing Station. No. 8 Company of the 2/229th systematized a massacre of medical personnel and the wounded—an atrocity that would later become pivotal evidence at Colonel Tanaka's war crimes trial. Yet amid the chaos, several medical staff and wounded survived to testify: Gunners Y. K. Chan and Martin H. C. Tso of the 5th Battery, Captain Osler Thomas of the HKVDC, Captain Martin Banfill of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps, and Corporal Norman Leath of the Royal Army Medical Corps. C Company of the Royal Rifles, reinforced with captured Japanese machine guns abandoned by fleeing Rajputs, inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, with one Japanese company suffering over 65 percent losses. Yet overwhelmed by superior numbers and suffering nearly two platoons worth of casualties themselves, the Canadians were forced to withdraw, leaving only a reinforcement platoon under Lieutenant Blaver on Mt Parker. When Captain Clerke arrived at dawn with 16 Platoon to reinforce the position, he found over 100 Japanese already entrenched. With no artillery support and only two platoons available, Clerke had no choice but to withdraw, abandoning Mt Parker to the enemy. By dawn on the 19th, the East Brigade faced catastrophe. Infantry strength had been halved, and losses of artillery were equally devastating. A series of misunderstandings and misinterpreted orders led coastal gun crews at Capes D'Aguilar and Collinson to destroy their own guns in confusion or lose them to the advancing Japanese. Of the entire artillery complement, only one 18-pounder and two 3.7-inch field guns remained operational. Wongneichong—literally "yellow muddy creek" in Chinese—occupies the center of Hong Kong Island, a valley separating the eastern hills (Mt Parker, Mt Butler, Jardine's Lookout) from the western massif (Mt Nicholson, Mt Cameron, Victoria Peak). This narrow gap formed the critical artery linking northern and southern Hong Kong, making Brigadier Lawson's decision to place West Brigade Headquarters there strategically sound yet tactically vulnerable. Recognizing the exposed position after the landings, Major Lyndon had located an alternative site south of Mt Nicholson, scheduled to open the following day. In response to the Japanese landings, Lawson dispatched three platoons of Winnipeg Grenadiers to block the advance. Lieutenant C. D. French took 18 Platoon to Mt Butler, Lieutenant G. A. Birkett's 17 Platoon moved to Jardine's Lookout, and Lieutenant L. B. Corrigan's platoon took the north-west approach to the Gap. As on Mt Parker, both French and Birkett were killed almost immediately, their small forces overwhelmed by battalion-strength enemy forces with artillery support. By morning on the 19th, two battalions each of the 230th and 228th Regiments were pushing for the high ground. The 2/230th rapidly occupied Jardine's Lookout while the 3/230th moved to Mt Nicholson and the 2/228th advanced toward the Gap itself. No. 3 Company of the HKVDC under Major E. Stewart held pillboxes around Jardine's Lookout, while No. 1 Company under Captain Penn defended Taitam Valley with forward positions at Quarry Gap. The pillboxes, despite heavy bombardment, held longer than anticipated—some for as long as 24 hours. Stewart maintained his company headquarters until the 22nd, four days of continuous fighting without adequate ammunition, food, or water. No. 3 Company suffered 80 percent casualties and ceased to exist as a cohesive unit. Realizing that the enemy had penetrated to Mt Butler, Brigadier Lawson decided counter-attack was essential. Major A. B. Gresham of A Company, Winnipeg Grenadiers, was ordered to retake Mt Butler and clear Jardine's Lookout. The Canadians initially succeeded, with Warrant Officer 2 J. R. Osborne leading a bayonet charge, but a strong counter-attack by three Japanese companies drove them back by 2200 hours. The Canadians held firm until 1500 hours, when Gresham attempted surrender despite waving a white flag—the Japanese shot him regardless. In the chaos that followed, a Canadian killed a Japanese officer in response, triggering a grenade barrage. Warrant Officer Osborne caught the grenades and hurled them back as fast as they came, but one landed in an impossible position. Without hesitation, Osborne threw himself on the grenade to save his comrades. This act of supreme self-sacrifice earned him a Victoria Cross—the first Canadian VC of World War II. At dawn on the 19th, Maltby dispatched A Company of the 2 Royal Scots under Captain K. J. Campbell to reinforce the Gap, but they lost all their officers with only 15 men reaching Lawson's headquarters. A group of sailors under Commander A. L. Pears came from the south, but were ambushed en route; only a few reached the Postbridge—a house just south of the Gap—which became an isolated strongpoint. The 3/230th captured the police station perched on a mound at the southern point of the Gap, then swept eastward to seize the anti-aircraft guns of 7th Battery (barely 250 meters from brigade headquarters) and continued uphill toward Taitam Hill to capture additional 6-inch and 3.7-inch guns. Maltby's response was to call down final protective fire from the HKSRA in Happy Valley, inflicting massive casualties on the 3/230th. At 1000 hours on the 19th, Lawson reported that his headquarters was surrounded and he was about to "go outside and shoot it out." Captain H. A. Bush provided covering fire as Lawson and his entire staff, including Middlesex signallers, were cut down by machine-gun fire across the Gap. Lawson's body was discovered two days later halfway up the hill behind his headquarters, dead from a gunshot wound to the thigh. Lieutenant Kerfoot of the 2/14 Punjab with his three Bren carriers arrived minutes too late to save him. IJA who saw the fight made a note stating "he died heroically". At 1330 hours on the 19th, Maltby issued "Operation Order No. 6" calling for a massive counter-attack to commence 90 minutes later. The plan was ambitious: A and D Companies of the 2/14 Punjab were to attack east from Victoria to North Point to relieve the Hughsiliers, while HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the 2 Royal Scots were to attack the Gap and Jardine's Lookout. Eight field guns were promised but never materialized. There was no reconnaissance, no proper orders, and minimal coordination. The Canadians were to rendezvous with the 2 Royal Scots at Middle Gap at 1530 hours, but the Scots were late; the Canadians advanced without them. Captain Pinkerton of D Company, 2 Royal Scots, was ordered at the last minute to attack up Wongneichong Gap Road—the same route A Company had taken only seven hours earlier and been decimated—because it was reported as "lightly held." Captain A. M. S. Slater-Brown led the advance with three Bren carriers and attached engineers, followed by D Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. Just as the carriers reached the burnt-out trucks of A Company, they too were ambushed. Mortars and machine-gun fire rained down from Jardine's Lookout, where the Japanese occupied captured HKVDC pillboxes. Slater-Brown and 2nd Lieutenant Bell, the battalion intelligence officer, were killed instantly. The Royal Scots waited in the roadside ditches until 0200 hours before launching an attack on the police station, reaching the steps before Pinkerton was severely wounded. Captain Ford's composite company attack at 0300 hours also failed. Simultaneously, C Company under Lieutenant F. L. Stanier attacked Jardine's Lookout—also unsuccessfully. This series of piecemeal assaults cost the Royal Scots eight officers and 68 soldiers. Growing increasingly desperate, Maltby ordered Major Hodkinson, Officer Commanding HQ Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers, to attack the Gap and proceed to Mt Parker. Requesting reinforcements from A Company and the Royal Scots, Hodkinson launched his assault with covering fire from Lieutenant Corrigan on Mt Nicholson. The Grenadiers managed to reach Mt Nicholson with only five unwounded men, though Corrigan's group advanced to within 300 meters of the Gap road. Then came an unexpected stroke of fortune: while skirting Mt Nicholson, Hodkinson's group stumbled upon approximately 500 Japanese—probably from the 3/230th—eating lunch without posting sentries. The Winnipeg Grenadiers unleashed devastating fire, inflicting heavy casualties. By 1745 hours, Hodkinson's force was only 100 meters from Repulse Bay Road. With four men and a 2-inch mortar, Hodkinson worked his way to the abandoned brigade headquarters, bringing 20 walking wounded with him. He established a foothold at the Gap, receiving orders to attack the police station at 2200 hours. Two HKVDC armoured cars with Vickers machine guns came in support, but accurate enemy fire disabled both. Like Pinkerton before him, Hodkinson reached near his objective before being severely wounded. For this action of determination and courage, Hodkinson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. By the morning of the 20th, the Japanese had consolidated control of the Gap, but elements of D Company, Winnipeg Grenadiers, still held various pillboxes north of the position. Initially, 17 and 18 Platoons occupied forward positions with Company Headquarters and 16 Platoon in reserve, positioned across Wongneichong Road almost directly opposite brigade headquarters. Forward positions were rapidly overrun and cut off from the company. They fought without officers until withdrawal to battalion headquarters became necessary. With Captain A. S. Bowman killed and Captain R. W. Philips wounded, command fell to Lieutenant T. A. Blackwood. An attempt by B Company to relieve D Company on the evening of the 20th failed catastrophically, killing all officers and 29 men. With fewer than 50 men remaining—all wounded—Lieutenant Blackwood continued inflicting heavy casualties on the Japanese until 22 December, when exhaustion and the complete absence of ammunition, food, and water forced surrender. D Company killed over 200 Japanese soldiers. Post-war Japanese reports refused to believe that a single company had held the Gap for so long. For their stubborn defense, Philips and Blackwood were awarded the Military Cross, and three enlisted men received the Military Medal. The battle of Wongneichong Gap was characterized by fragmented planning and poor coordination. On the night of the 19th-20th, no fewer than three separate companies attacked the police station, with another company assaulting Jardine's Lookout—all within five hours, all independently organized by local commanders. Had these disparate actions been coordinated into a single simultaneous assault, fortress headquarters' objectives might well have been achieved. By the end of the 20th, the British had lost the vital ground of Wongneichong, though Postbridge House remained as an isolated holdout. For the Japanese, Wongneichong became the single costliest engagement since the invasion began, with over 800 casualties and the regimental commander of the 3/230th seriously wounded. 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.   Japanese landings on 18-19 December overwhelmed the East Brigade. Brigadier Lawson died defending the vital Gap. Desperate, uncoordinated counter-attacks by British and Canadian troops failed to dislodge the enemy. D Company Winnipeg Grenadiers held the position for four days against overwhelming odds before surrendering. The Japanese suffered 800 casualties but secured this critical strategic ground.

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Matt Osborne, former CIA agent and founder of Osborne Security and Education Consultants, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the many dangers that kids might encounter in the modern school system, including active shooter scenarios, "gun-free zones," cyberbullying, human trafficking, and sextortion, and how parents can equip their children to respond to these dangerous situations. You can find resources recommended by Osborne to protect your family here: NetSmartz, USCCA, Osborne Security and Education Consultants.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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Pro Triathletes Josh Ferris and Jarrod Osborne yarn it out with Coach Clint Rowlings and Glen KV Murray.

Leslie Osborne, former USWNT member and co-founder of Bay FC, sat down with Junior Reporter Darcy to talk about playing in the World Cup, tearing her ACL days after making the 2008 Olympic team, and what 18 months of recovery taught her about life beyond soccer.  She also talks about the phone call that started Bay FC — and why women's sports in the Bay Area is having a major moment. Play Rebel and Stay Rebel

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing pressure to apologise to his Japanese counterpart after a gesture he made about two melons she gifted him. Albanese appeared on the Bush Deep podcast with Nikki Osborne and gestured to his chest when recalling the melons after Osborne asked how the fruit had been smuggled into the country. Former Australian ambassador Shingo Yamagami recalled the incident earlier today and labelled it 'insulting'. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese has insisted this wasn't intended to be a crude joke directed at Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dive very deep into the state of our sport and what could be on the horizon as we move forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Show open & WSX Round 1 / Unadilla preview 02:11 Davies vs Kitchen 250 title fight & heat topic 04:23 Davies heat rumors, Lewis's 2021 MXGP nostalgia & premier-class value debate 11:35 Motocross's "one premier class" structural problem 15:11 Fragmented global championships & MX2 age-out rule debate 19:04 250 vs 450 airtime balance & sport's marketability insecurity 21:34 WSX rider content, accessibility & the riding-in-the-week theory 27:53 SMX glass ceiling & social media channel merger idea 30:57 Feld / MX Sports partnership & asset protection dynamics 33:36 SMX's destiny, stadium venues & international track options 39:55 Atlanta / Mercedes-Benz Stadium venue debate 41:50 Atlanta SMX rename debate & international expansion steps 45:25 Columbus/Carson as stopgaps & calendar saturation argument 52:24 SMX going global: timeline speculation 54:57 NBC TV deal & playoffs marketing rationale 58:37 St. Louis stopgap wrap-up 1:00:08 Justin Hill & Robert Lambert quick hits 1:01:10 WSX Star/Stark elevation horsepower controversy 1:05:28 WSX Round 1 surprises: Dean Wilson & Christian Craig 1:06:43 WSX red/number one plate quirks & rumored changes 1:08:41 WSX international market analogy & optimism debate 1:11:34 WSX Race 3 non-count rule & half-points debate 1:13:11 Partzilla PRMX team recap & ad read 1:14:23 Brian Sue vs Zaragoza career disappointment debate 1:16:48 Icon of the Week: WSX weather, tuff blocks & Icon Meats ad 1:18:20 Loretta Lynn's recap: Landon Gibson's Horizon Award oddity 1:19:49 Malinowski vs Gibson prospects & Triumph 250 rumors 1:22:26 Unadilla predictions: Osborne, Beaton, Malcolm & Eli's 14-14 1:24:01 Zach Osborne fitness debate & Unadilla history trivia 1:25:25 Alpinestars ad read 1:29:59 Sign-off

Did it Really Have to Go This Way? | Joseph | Pastor Steve Osborne by Cornwall Church

Music Video for The Stairs: https://youtu.be/-9FOYTwxfcU?si=mFPQVDCKASBR1oFuLive from Wembley Stadium: https://youtu.be/N8CIBNJB2FM?si=sF_SoLZtDrzyaszvThere's a kind of loneliness that has nothing to do with being alone.You can live surrounded by hundreds—or thousands—of people, pass the same faces every day, share elevators, hallways, sidewalks and city blocks…and never truly know one another.  This week on The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores INXS' “The Stairs,” a haunting meditation on the anonymous lives unfolding around us and the strange human experience of being physically close while remaining emotionally separate.Through the song, Gunter examines the psychology of loneliness, our biological need for connection, the phenomenon of “familiar strangers,” and the surprising role architecture and urban design play in determining whether people simply pass one another—or actually meet.And more than three decades after The Stairs appeared on INXS' X, its observations may be even more relevant in a digital world that gives us unprecedented proximity while often leaving genuine human connection painfully out of reach.In This EpisodeThe story and ideas behind INXS' “The Stairs”Why loneliness can exist even when we're surrounded by peopleLoneliness as a biological signal rather than a personal failingThe evolutionary importance of human connectionThe psychology of the “familiar stranger”How urban environments can create proximity without interactionSocial infrastructure and the spaces where relationships formWhy cities designed primarily for movement can unintentionally discourage connectionPsychological overload and why we sometimes withdraw from people around usHow digital environments reproduce the same paradoxWhy The Stairs remains strikingly relevant todaySmall acts of recognition that can begin closing the distance between strangersChapter HighlightsIntroduction: The Stairs and the Loneliness of Being SurroundedINXS and the Album XThe Psychological Need to BelongSocial Overload in Urban EnvironmentsLoneliness as a Biological SignalWaiting, Recognition and the Structure of The StairsHow Urban Design Shapes Human ConnectionFrom Physical Cities to Digital LonelinessProximity Without ConnectionSmall Acts That Bridge the DistanceSharing Our Experiences of LonelinessKey TakeawaysLoneliness is a signal. Like hunger or pain, it can alert us that an important human need isn't being met.Proximity isn't the same as connection. We can encounter the same people repeatedly without ever crossing the invisible boundary between stranger and acquaintance.Our environments matter. The spaces we build can either encourage spontaneous human contact or quietly discourage it.The digital world hasn't eliminated this paradox. In some ways, it has recreated the apartment building on a global scale: millions of people occupying the same space while remaining strangers.Connection can begin remarkably small. Recognition, conversation and simple acknowledgment can interrupt anonymity.GratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Fairborn, Elyria (uh-lee-ree-uh), Columbus, Grafton, Northfield, Lorain, Ashland, and Cincinnati for keeping Ohio securely at the #2 spot on the Top 10 USA listeners list.And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to two countries reaching our top 20 list for the very first time ever! First, our listeners in Karachi (kr-aa-chee) for bringing Pakistan to #20! And also to our listeners in Jos (pronounced like loss with a J) Plateau State for bringing Nigeria to #18! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

It’s all very serious today, so it was refreshing to have a funny conversation. Nikki Osborne didn’t just get the Prime Minister on her podcast. She DMed him, turned up at the Lodge in Canberra wearing a pith helmet, and got him talking about things you’d never hear in a press conference. In this episode of Straight Talk, I sit down with the comedian behind Bush Barbie to find out how she pulled it off and why her alter ego has tapped into something a lot of Australians are quietly desperate for. It’s a conversation about comedy, character, political correctness, and what it really takes to build a career from nothing over more than twenty years. Subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://the-mentored-platform-pty-ltd.myklpages.com/l/WWJGc5 Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVEN MORE about this episode!She died... then came back with a message that changed her life forever.What really happens during a near-death experience? In this powerful episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, I sit down with UK-based past life regression therapist, shamanic healer, and author Jane Osborne, whose life changed forever after a devastating base-jumping accident left her with a crushed spine, two broken vertebrae in her neck, and doctors convinced she would never walk again.During her near-death experience, Jane found herself outside her body and received a clear, life-changing message: return and help others heal through the power of the mind. Against every medical prediction, she not only learned to walk again but dedicated her life to uncovering the hidden connections between trauma, consciousness, and healing.Together, we explore what Jane experienced on the other side, how past-life regression can uncover the emotional roots of chronic illness and unexplained fears, and why some physical symptoms may originate far beyond this lifetime. We also discuss inherited trauma, soul contracts, starseeds, and why so many people feel they've never truly belonged on Earth.Whether you're fascinated by near-death experiences, searching for answers about life after death, or looking for hope on your own healing journey, this conversation offers remarkable insights into the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit—and the possibility that our greatest challenges are guiding us toward our true purpose.Guest Biography:Jane Osborne is a leading UK past life regression therapist, hypnotherapist, author, and spiritual teacher who helps people uncover the hidden roots of emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges through introspective hypnosis and soul-based healing. Inspired by her own remarkable recovery from a devastating parachuting accident, Jane has guided more than 1,000 clients in exploring past lives, releasing trauma, healing fears and phobias, and discovering their life purpose. She is the author of Children of the Stars: Remembering Our Cosmic Origins and leads private sessions, workshops, and online programs that bridge past life regression, consciousness, and spiritual awakening.Episode Chapters:(0:00:40) The Accident That Changed Jane's Life(0:05:41) "You'll Never Walk Again"(0:13:26) Healing Beyond Medical Expectations(0:18:38) The Message She Received After Death(0:24:57) Can Past Lives Cause Physical Illness?(0:31:32) Past Life Regression & Extraordinary Healings(0:38:31) Soul Contracts & Life Lessons(0:40:47) What Are Starseeds?(0:52:59) Why Some Souls Feel They Don't Belong Here(1:02:35) Why We Choose to Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

Most people think bone loss is caused by low calcium — but that's only part of the story. In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Peter Osborne breaks down the real root causes of osteoporosis and osteopenia, from chronic inflammation and medication side effects to nutritional deficiencies and dietary choices.Learn why medications may do more harm than good, which nutrients are absolutely essential, and what tests your doctor should be running before recommending drugs.

Grant Osborne has run his Jim's Mowing franchise for 27 years. In this episode he explains why going out on your own is harder than most people expect.Grant works the Hunter region, the mining capital of Australia, where he has broken into commercial and industrial contracts long held by large national firms. He shares how Jim's franchisees band together to win schools and big sites, why brand recognition beats a better mower, and how the network generates around 1.1 million new leads a year with roughly 200,000 going unserviced. He covers the full-package mindset, his move to battery equipment, Jim's Life Coaching, and the real cost of running a mowing round. If you are weighing up a lawn mowing franchise in Australia against going solo, this is a candid look at what 27 years teaches you.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWhy one solo operator admitted it was not so easy on the other side.How Grant turns over $500k a year with one staff member.The way Jim's franchisees win jobs big companies claim they cannot cover.Why chasing cheap leads on community Facebook pages is a losing game.What the switch to battery gear cost him and why he made it.How the full-package mindset earns more from every single customer.

What happens when the voice you're arguing with belongs to someone you love—and eventually becomes part of your own?In this episode of The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores Cat Stevens' timeless classic Father and Son, uncovering the remarkable psychological conversation hidden inside one of the most enduring songs ever written.Originally conceived for an abandoned musical project, Father and Son became something much larger: a dialogue between generations, identities, and ultimately, different versions of ourselves.Through psychology, culture, and music history, Gunter examines why the song continues to resonate more than fifty years later—and why its two voices may both live within us.In this episodeThe story behind Cat Stevens' Father and SonThe autobiographical myths surrounding the songSinging both father and son from a single voiceThe psychology of internal dialogueIdentity formation and individuationAttachment and separationFamily expectations across generationsMigration, culture, and belongingMasculinity and emotional languageWhy reconciliation sometimes takes decadesThe 2020 recording and what changed over fifty yearsChapter HighlightsIntroduction: The Power of a Solo PerformanceThe Song as a Conversation with OneselfWho Are We Really Arguing With?Cat Stevens' Early Life and Musical RootsPolitical and Personal InfluencesIllness, Recovery, and Creative TransformationFrom Rejected Song to Timeless ClassicSinging Both Father and SonThe Psychology of the Dialogic SelfIdentity, Individuation, and Growing UpAttachment, Separation, and Family BondsMasculinity and Emotional ExpressionMigration, Culture, and Generational ExpectationsRecognition, Transformation, and ReconciliationWhy Father and Son Still EnduresRevisiting the Song in 2020Reflection QuestionsClosing ThoughtsKey TakeawaysIdentity develops through dialogue. The conversations we have with parents often become the conversations we continue having with ourselves. Growing up isn't simply breaking away. Healthy independence balances autonomy with enduring connection.Internal voices shape our decisions. The father and son represent psychological perspectives many people carry throughout life.Reconciliation can arrive decades later. Time changes not only our understanding of others, but our understanding of ourselves.Great songs evolve because we evolve. The meaning of Father and Son changes as listeners move through different stages of life.Reflection QuestionsWhich voice in the song feels closest to where you are today?When have you discovered your younger self and older self disagreeing?What family message still shapes the way you make important decisions?What advice have you rejected, only to understand years later?How do you remain connected without losing yourself?GratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Tillamook (TILL-uh-muck) for bringing Oregon to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list! And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Zagazig (zah-gah-zeeg) for bringing Egypt to #11 on our Global listeners top 20 for the first time ever! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Join us on Patreon for ZERO ADS ALWAYS! www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastThe most haunted lighthouse in Georgia has a body count, and it starts with a murdered lighthouse keeper.In the final episode of Summerween, Madison, Chris, and JT head down to the Golden Isles to unpack the dark history of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Blown up by Confederate troops in 1861. Rebuilt on the bones of men who died of malaria before they could finish it. And then, in 1880, a feud between head keeper Frederick Osborne and his assistant John Stevens ended in a shotgun blast from 90 feet away, allegedly over stolen chickens.Osborne took 10 days to die. Stevens walked free. And then the footsteps on the spiral staircase started.Plus: two ghosts caught on camera, and the wild story of the ghost that showed up in "The Fugitive" (1993) a few hundred yards from the Cowee Tunnel, where 19 shackled men drowned in 1882.WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODEGhost caught on camera: a Ring doorbell captures a white figure floating through a garage while a mother thinks about her late sister Ghost caught on camera: Aubrey from the Sorrel Weed House gets something running past her in the Carriage House The 1804 original lighthouse and the $13,775 contract that built it Confederate troops blow the lighthouse to keep it from the Union Navy Malaria, mosquitoes, and the architect who died before finishing the job The 1880 shooting of keeper Frederick Osborne The trial, the acquittal, and the ghost stories that followed Jinx the dog and 28 years of Svendsen family hauntings The ghost in "The Fugitive" and the Cowee Tunnel drowning of 1882

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!Alcohol can be the most accepted coping tool in the room and the hardest one to question out loud. We sit down with Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober and a senior sobriety coach, to talk about what happens when drinking stops feeling “fun and normal” and starts feeling like a default setting you can't turn off, even when your life looks fine from the outside.We get honest about the social pressure to drink, the fear of being “boring” without it, and the weird push-pull of modern culture that celebrates wine everywhere while quietly warning us about alcohol's impact on mental health, sleep, anxiety, and the brain. Christy shares her own turning point, including how grief and loss exposed the ways alcohol had become a counterfeit comfort, and why presence, connection, and joy can look completely different when you're fully awake to your life.We also dig into the practical side: the dopamine hit that lasts about 30 minutes, the habit loop that keeps you chasing more, and why so many women fall into self-medicating without realizing it, especially in mommy wine culture. Christy explains why you don't need a permanent label to want change, how alcohol use disorder sits on a spectrum, and how her 40-day alcohol fast is designed so you “can't fail” because every stumble can become a growth point and real data for healing.If you're sober curious, tired of negotiating with yourself every night, or looking for faith-based sobriety support that's rooted in grace and clarity, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest insight you're taking with you. Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential 

Today I am joined by Misty Farmer and Amanda Osborne! Misty Farmer leads Make a Wish South carolina's mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state.   Her forward-thinking approach has enabled the organization to adapt and flourish, leading to a steady increase in revenue and the number of wishes fulfilled each year for more than a decade. Amanda Osborne currently serves as the CDO at Make-A-Wish South Carolina. In this role, she oversees the fundraising operations, event, major gifts solicitations and other revenue generating initiatives.  Amanda is also a proud graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class 42.  In this episode we talk about the Wish granting process, the impact of a single wish, what working at a non-profit is like, how they both got their start in the non-profit sector, and so much more!Make-A-Wish WebsiteMake-A-Wish FacebookMake-A-Wish Instagram

Discover how AI-guided Cardiac CT scanning detects hidden soft plaque and allows preventive cardiology to track and reverse heart disease before symptoms startCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, yet over half of affected individuals experience no warning signs before a major event. In this deep-dive interview, Dr. John Osborne, triple-board-certified preventive cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at ClearCardio, outlines a paradigm shift from reactive symptom management to proactive disease eradication. Dr. Osborne explains why traditional blood panels and risk calculators often fail at the individual level, how arteries hide soft plaque through outward remodeling, and why standard calcium scores can offer a dangerous false sense of security. Discover how cutting-edge AI-enhanced Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) allows clinicians to visualize, map, and measure arterial plaque down to $0.1mm. Learn how tailored lifestyle strategies, lipid management, and emerging therapeutics targeting Lp(a) can stabilize and reverse plaque to optimize long-term healthspan.

Arkansas defensive tackle Hunter Osborne joins the show to discuss his transfer to Fayetteville, fall camp, and the season ahead.

Have you ever felt completely exhausted trying to perform your way into God's presence, hoping you are finally doing enough to hear His voice?In this episode of the Interviewing Jesus Podcast, host Kristen Wambach sits down with bestselling author Rick Osborne to completely dismantle the religious striving that keeps us stuck. For ten years, Rick was sequestered in the secret place, being personally taught by Jesus. What he discovered will completely rewrite your Monday-morning reality: you do not have to beg a distant God for access.We are diving deep into the profound reality of the New Covenant, exploring how God didn't just save your spirit, but completely redeemed your spirit, soul, and body. Learn how to step out of the exhaustion of performance and into a comfortable, continual, face-to-face conversation with the Father. Plus, get the exclusive details on Rick's upcoming free Ultimate Hear God's Voice Workshop.It is time to drop the heavy religious scorecard and realize that the Creator of the universe is actively living inside you, causing you to desire and to do His will. Let's bridge the gap between heaven and earth together.EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The Fullness of Redemption: God did not just save your spirit; your soul and your body are also filled with the fullness of the Godhead. Inside-Out Discipleship: True transformation happens without striving when we realize Jesus (Philippians 2:13) is actively "at work within" us, causing us to desire and to actually do His will. Effortless Access: You do not have to ask permission to enter the Father's presence. Just like a child opening the refrigerator in their own home, He expects you to come freely and boldly! The Great Exchange: Stop operating under the Old Covenant of exhausting works and step into the New Covenant of grace, resting entirely in His completed work. His Faith, Not Ours: We do not have to struggle to drum up faith on our own; we are operating in the faith of the Son of God.

Music Video for Marvin Gaye's What's Going On? https://youtu.be/o5TmORitlKk?si=tp-xjNHA4yQ0CYpOWhat happens when we ask a question—not because we expect an answer, but because we need someone to remain with us inside the uncertainty?In this episode of The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores Marvin Gaye's landmark recording, What's Going On, and the psychological power of a song that responds to violence, war, injustice, and collective grief without becoming hardened by them.Born from an act of violence witnessed during the People's Park demonstrations and shaped by the experiences of returning Vietnam veterans, the song challenged both Marvin Gaye's artistic identity and the limits Motown placed upon its artists.Rather than accusing, commanding, or offering easy answers, What's Going On asks us to stay present with suffering long enough to feel it.Gunter examines how the song creates recognition, belonging, empathy, and reconciliation; how it reflects the moral distress carried by returning soldiers; and why its tenderness has allowed it to remain meaningful for more than fifty years.Sometimes the most honest response to pain is not an answer. Sometimes it is a question held open in the company of others.In this episodeThe story behind Marvin Gaye's What's Going OnHow violence at People's Park helped inspire the songMarvin Gaye's struggle to move beyond romantic popHis brother Frankie's return from the Vietnam WarBarry Gordy's resistance to releasing the recordHow overlapping vocals created an internal conversationThe psychological concept of moral injuryRecognition, belonging, reconciliation, and empathyWhy the song chooses grief rather than rageThe power of remaining present without rushing toward answersWhy some questions endure longer than accusationsKey takeawaysA question can create connection.Unlike a statement, a question requires another person. It turns distress into relationship and invites the listener to feel alongside the speaker.Grief and rage are not interchangeable.Anger may restore agency, but sorrow can sometimes reveal the deeper truth of an experience.Uncertainty can be emotionally productive.The song refuses to resolve its central question, asking listeners to tolerate doubt instead of reaching too quickly for certainty.Tenderness is not weakness.Marvin Gaye confronts catastrophe without becoming contemptuous, allowing the song to remain open, humane, and widely accessible.People often feel pain before they can explain it.A song that remains at the level of the question can meet listeners in the wordless space before understanding arrives.“We return to the song not for answers, but for company.”— Gunter SwobodaGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Jackson for bringing Mississippi to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list and for the first time ever making it to our Top 20 Global Listener's list and securing their position, we celebrate our listeners in Hanoi and Ho Chi Mihn City for bringing Vietnam up to #11 as well as to our listeners in Lora del Rio for bringing Spain to #17!  Lastly a special congrats to Spain for their World Cup Win! CONGRATULATIONS!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

But I Didn't Do Anything Wrong | Joseph | Pastor Steve Osborne by Cornwall Church

David Osborne joins Brian Nichols to reveal how public sector unions trap members into paying union dues long after they quit - and why leaving your union is nearly impossible right now. Osborne is the former CEO of Americans for Fair Treatment and helped start the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm representing teachers, firefighters, police, and municipal workers against their own unions. This is a throwback to Episode 233, April 2021, with a five-year scorecard on what he got right and what he missed.Inside, you'll hear the uncensored breakdown of the union resignation window, the restrictive membership forms nobody reads at orientation, and the clause that makes public employees pay dues regardless of membership status. This is the playbook nobody hands you when you take a government job.And here's the part that should bother you... the union never had to win. They just had to make leaving expensive enough that you stopped trying. What happens to your paycheck when the organization that's supposed to protect you is the one you need protection from?At 6:00, the Pennsylvania teacher whose own union blocked where her money could go - even after they agreed she'd never pay them a dime. At 10:17, the gym membership analogy that explains the whole trap in sixty seconds. And at 25:30, the specific request David made to the Supreme Court in April 2021 - and the answer he got eight weeks later.Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. This episode is powered by Cardio Miracle - lower your resting heart rate, lower your blood pressure, improve your pump. Head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS and use code TBNS for 15% off. Full episode library at briannicholsshow.com. Reach out at brian@briannicholsshow.com or @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Educated. Enlightened. Informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart disease kills one person every 40 seconds. That number hasn't changed in 30 years. Dr. John Osborne, a preventive cardiologist with two doctorates and 29 years in practice, has spent his career on a single question: why do we screen for cancers that kill a few percent of us and do nothing for the disease that kills 40%? In this episode, Jeremy and Jason sit down with Dr. Osborne to get the real story on cardiac CT with AI — the imaging technology that can detect, quantify, and track arterial plaque at sub-millimeter resolution, years before symptoms appear. If you track your bloodwork, wear a fitness device, or consider yourself health-forward — this is the conversation that fills the gap nobody warned you about.(Note: This episode was originally published March 16th, 2026)Guest Link:https://clearcardio.com/Key Moments:00:00 — Dr. Osborne's case for preventive cardiology: why heart disease is the most under-screened killer02:43 — How cardiac CT evolved from "iPhone 0.5" to the 2026-era AI-powered tool he uses today05:35 — Why he gave up stress tests and heart caths in 2005 and never looked back08:16 — What AI actually adds: seeing and quantifying plaque invisible to the human eye, down to 0.1 cubic millimeters10:13 — When insurance pays for cardiac CT — and when it doesn't (the preventive gray zone)14:50 — The “cardiac colonoscopy” concept: the case for screening before symptoms, not after18:11 — Coronary artery calcium score: the accessible $100 starting point, and what it can and can't tell you31:54 — Lifestyle essentials: the 50% of risk that's modifiable regardless of genetics35:00 — Family history decoded: why your sibling's heart history matters more than your parents'36:12 — Nicotine myth-busting: Dr. Osborne on the "health guru" nicotine fad and why he thinks it's dangerous38:05 — Supplements under scrutiny: natokinase, fish oil, red yeast rice — what the actual RCT data says

Ogni canale è sintonizzato sull'unico grande tema della settimana, declinato in ogni sua forma: quello che riguarda la sicurezza. Dalla morte di Fakir, passando per la sentenza Roggero e arrivando agli scontri di Bologna e quelli dei NoTav degli ultimi giorni. Ma come funziona la metamorfosi della paura? Ce lo spiegano Ezio Mauro e Michele Serra su La Repubblica. Nessuno comincia una guerra pensando che durerà per sempre. Eppure, fin dal Vietnam, i presidenti statunitensi sono ripetutamente entrati in conflitti che sembravano poter durare all'infinito. Donald Trump sta facendo lo stesso? Un libro per l'estate: L'angelo in fiamme di Lawrence Osborne. Nove racconti tra personaggi fuori posto, ambienti stranieri o marginali, atmosfere perturbanti e improvvisi rovesciamenti morali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Osborne joins Brian Nichols to reveal how public sector unions trap members into paying union dues long after they quit - and why leaving your union is nearly impossible right now. Osborne is the former CEO of Americans for Fair Treatment and helped start the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm representing teachers, firefighters, police, and municipal workers against their own unions. This is a throwback to Episode 233, April 2021, with a five-year scorecard on what he got right and what he missed.Inside, you'll hear the uncensored breakdown of the union resignation window, the restrictive membership forms nobody reads at orientation, and the clause that makes public employees pay dues regardless of membership status. This is the playbook nobody hands you when you take a government job.And here's the part that should bother you... the union never had to win. They just had to make leaving expensive enough that you stopped trying. What happens to your paycheck when the organization that's supposed to protect you is the one you need protection from?At 6:00, the Pennsylvania teacher whose own union blocked where her money could go - even after they agreed she'd never pay them a dime. At 10:17, the gym membership analogy that explains the whole trap in sixty seconds. And at 25:30, the specific request David made to the Supreme Court in April 2021 - and the answer he got eight weeks later.Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. This episode is powered by Cardio Miracle - lower your resting heart rate, lower your blood pressure, improve your pump. Head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS and use code TBNS for 15% off. Full episode library at briannicholsshow.com. Reach out at brian@briannicholsshow.com or @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Educated. Enlightened. Informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Osborne joins Brian Nichols to reveal how public sector unions trap members into paying union dues long after they quit - and why leaving your union is nearly impossible right now. Osborne is the former CEO of Americans for Fair Treatment and helped start the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm representing teachers, firefighters, police, and municipal workers against their own unions. This is a throwback to Episode 233, April 2021, with a five-year scorecard on what he got right and what he missed. Inside, you'll hear the uncensored breakdown of the union resignation window, the restrictive membership forms nobody reads at orientation, and the clause that makes public employees pay dues regardless of membership status. This is the playbook nobody hands you when you take a government job. And here's the part that should bother you... the union never had to win. They just had to make leaving expensive enough that you stopped trying. What happens to your paycheck when the organization that's supposed to protect you is the one you need protection from? At 6:00, the Pennsylvania teacher whose own union blocked where her money could go - even after they agreed she'd never pay them a dime. At 10:17, the gym membership analogy that explains the whole trap in sixty seconds. And at 25:30, the specific request David made to the Supreme Court in April 2021 - and the answer he got eight weeks later. Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. This episode is powered by Cardio Miracle - lower your resting heart rate, lower your blood pressure, improve your pump. Head to cardiomiracle.com/TBNS and use code TBNS for 15% off. Full episode library at briannicholsshow.com. Reach out at brian@briannicholsshow.com or @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Educated. Enlightened. Informed. Chapters: 0:00 The Gym You Can't Quit 2:30 Who Your Union Actually Fails 6:00 The Teacher They Wouldn't Let Give 10:17 Quit The Union. Keep Paying Dues. 18:00 One Person Against The Machine 21:00 The Free Way Out Nobody Mentions 24:00 The Scorecard 25:30 The Ask The Court Ignored LINKS DAVID OSBORNE Commonwealth Foundation (current role) - https://commonwealthfoundation.org/staff/david-osborne/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-osborne-59505668/ Americans for Fair Treatment (Special Counsel) - https://americansforfairtreatment.org/author/david-osborne/ Goldstein Law Partners - https://goldsteinlp.com/attorney/david-osborne/ Writing at Reason - https://reason.com/people/david-osborne2/ Writing at Law & Liberty - https://lawliberty.org/author/david-osborne/ MENTIONED / REFERENCED Americans for Fair Treatment - https://americansforfairtreatment.org The Fairness Center - https://www.fairnesscenter.org Ladley v. PSEA - https://www.fairnesscenter.org/cases/ladley-v-psea/ Misja v. PSEA - https://www.fairnesscenter.org/cases/misja-v-psea/ The Battle for Worker Freedom (50-state grades) - https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/research/state-public-sector-labor-laws/ How Government Unions Fund Politics - https://commonwealthfoundation.org/research/government-unions-fund-politics/ Original Episode 233 (April 2021) - https://www.briannicholsshow.com/videos/233-david-osborne-ceo-of-americans-for-fair-treatment/ TBNS https://briannicholsshow.com brian@briannicholsshow.com @BNicholsLiberty on X, Facebook, Instagram Cardio Miracle - https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS (code TBNS, 15% off) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 23, include: Nebraska's budget outlook has shifted from a small surplus to a projected $200 million shortfall. Sen. Robert Clements says the state has enough cash reserves to avoid a special session and believes agency spending cuts could cover the gap, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz outlines her plan to address what she calls the state's budget crisis, Tom Osborne becomes the first living inductee into the Nebraska Hall of Fame, Gage County residents continue pressing officials for action on a proposed data center moratorium. Omaha Public Schools plans lower pay increases, a higher tax levy and reserve spending to offset a $50.6 million aid shortfall, and Sen. Pete Ricketts backs legislation to limit birthright citizenship.

What if one simple habit could lower your blood pressure, reduce obesity, balance hormones, fight cancer, boost your mood, and even reverse autoimmune symptoms?In this powerful episode of *Dr. Osborne's Zone*, Dr. Peter Osborne reveals the life-changing truth about muscle and movement—and how they outperform many common medications. Backed by decades of research, this eye-opening talk explores:* How building lean muscle acts as medicine* The massive cost of sedentary living* Why exercise should be the first prescription* Shocking stats on drug side effects* How movement boosts brain health, immunity, and longevityWhether you're battling chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or just want to feel your best—this is a wake-up call you don't want to miss.

Otro miércoles más, nuevo episodio de las Mamarazzis, el pódcast de EL PERIÓDICO donde Laura Fa y Lorena Vázquez repasan la actualidad más reciente de la prensa del corazón. Este es, además, el penúltimo capítulo antes de unas "merecidas vacaciones", así que la dupla de periodistas ha arrancado con la resaca de la gran cita del fin de semana: el Mundial que la selección española de fútbol conquistó el pasado domingo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does real hope sound like?This week on The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores Sam Cooke's timeless masterpiece A Change Is Gonna Come—a song born from personal injustice, the Civil Rights Movement, and an unwavering belief that change is possible even when there is little evidence to support it.Rather than offering easy optimism, Cook's song reveals a deeper psychological truth: hope isn't something we simply feel—it's something we choose.Drawing from history, psychology, and the remarkable story behind one of the most influential songs ever recorded, Gunter explores why this song continues to resonate across generations.In this episode:• The story behind Sam Cooke's most personal recording• How Bob Dylan helped inspire a musical turning point• The psychology of hope versus optimism• Why restraint gives the song its emotional power• How personal suffering became a universal anthem• Why lasting change often begins before we can see evidence of itSometimes hope isn't loud.  Sometimes hope simply refuses to disappear.Key TopicsSam Cooke's creative turning pointThe Civil Rights MovementHope versus optimismPsychological resilienceEmotional regulationMusic as social transformationHistorical context and storytellingPersonal suffering becoming collective hopeKey TakeawaysHope is strongest when it acknowledges reality rather than avoiding it.Optimism and hope are not the same psychological process.Restraint can communicate more powerfully than emotional intensity.Music can become larger than the life of the artist who created it.Small acts of perseverance often become catalysts for lasting change.Sound Bites"Hope isn't a feeling. It's a stance.""Real hope keeps its eyes open.""The strongest hope is built while facing the truth.""Change begins long before we can see it.""Some songs don't comfort us—they strengthen us."Topic InsightsWelcome to Songs That Made UsWhy Sam Cooke Wrote A Change Is Gonna ComeThe Power of Musical RestraintHope Without ProofA Song That Outlived Its CreatorHope vs. OptimismThe Hardest Kind of HopeGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Tacoma and Seattle for bringing Washington to #4 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And for our Top 20 Global Listener's list, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in San Jose for bringing Costa Rica to #16 and Suva (soo-vuh) for bringing the island of Fiji to number 20! We celebrate both countries for securing their places on the list for the first time ever! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Federico analiza toda la actualidad del corazón con Beatriz Cortázar, Carlos Pérez Gimeno y Marina Pina.

Federico analiza toda la actualidad del corazón con Beatriz Cortázar, Carlos Pérez Gimeno y Marina Pina.

Register for the full Glutenology (TM) Masterclass HERE: https://glutenology.net/registrationIn this deep-dive session of the Glutenology (TM) Health Matrix, Dr. Peter Osborne breaks down the often-misunderstood world of gluten sensitivity, separating myth from science. If you've ever wondered whether you're gluten sensitive—even after a negative celiac test—this module is essential.Discover:The key differences between gluten sensitivity, intolerance, and celiac disease* Why traditional lab tests and biopsies often miss non-celiac gluten sensitivity* How gluten can trigger autoimmune diseases, even without gut symptoms* Why genetic testing is the most reliable way to detect gluten sensitivity* Practical steps to approach your doctor with the right questions and insights

Day Break | The Next 48 Hours Could Be Historic --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Asaf Romirowsky, Ph.D., Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME). Romirowsky discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, including President Trump's decision to withdraw the proposed Strait of Hormuz tolls while maintaining pressure on Iran through continued maritime enforcement. He examines the broader geopolitical implications for U.S. foreign policy, regional stability, and international trade 28:19 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Thorp discusses The Wellness Company's first-of-its-kind study on pre-prescribed emergency medical kits, explaining why early treatment and preparedness can improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. He also addresses treatment options for rapidly spreading gastrointestinal illnesses and offers guidance for families looking to build emergency medical preparedness. 38:36 - Monologue 47:36 – Matt Osborne, former CIA officer and USCCA-certified firearms instructor. Osborne discusses the latest developments surrounding the Second Amendment, examining recent legal decisions, firearms policy debates, and how evolving legislation may impact lawful gun owners across the country. 57:50 – Jonni Skinner, detransitioner, patient advocate, and Independent Women's Forum ambassador. Skinner shares her personal journey through gender transition and detransition, discussing the importance of informed consent, patient advocacy, and the challenges faced by individuals navigating questions of identity and medical treatment. 1:06:57 – Brilyn Hollyhand, bestselling author, political commentator, and Gen Z conservative leader. Hollyhand discusses his new book, Make America Talk Again, outlining his vision for restoring productive dialogue, reducing political polarization, and encouraging civil conversations across ideological divides in an increasingly divided culture. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 22 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/Dfr8Z_syB-M

Welcome  In this episode, we explore the art of maintaining composure in the face of conflict with leadership advisor Sam Osborne. Specializing in helping litigators, executives, and high-stakes boards, Sam introduces a practical approach to managing emotional triggers and transforming how we perceive challenging interactions. Drawing from his own journey, he discusses how conflict can guide us toward deeper self-awareness and authenticity. The episode also unpacks the “admiration trap” - how quietly undermining yourself in the presence of strong personalities impacts leadership, and offers tools for reclaiming authority and balance in both professional and personal life. If you're ready to turn conflict into an advantage and step into true self-leadership, don't miss this conversation. Find more Sam here: https://samosborne.net/

Register for the full Glutenology (TM) Masterclass HERE: https://glutenology.net/registrationIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Peter Osborne uncovers the **little-known and often overlooked symptoms** of gluten sensitivity that could be silently wrecking your health.

Major General STEPHEN OSBORNE is live in studio with SIMON to discuss today's National Guard deployment to Washington DC and the state of the Guard after our most recent returning troops from the Middle East.

Filadelfia, 1723 rok. 17-letni chłopak schodzi ze statku z jednym dolarem w kieszeni i trzema bułkami pod pachą.8 miesięcy później je obiady u gubernatora prowincji.Co się wydarzyło pomiędzy? I dlaczego ta znajomość zmieni jego życie w sposób, którego się nie spodziewa? W 5-tej części opowieści o Benjaminie Franklinie zobaczysz, jak nastolatek bez pleców, koneksji i grosza w ciągu roku wpada w orbitę najpotężniejszego człowieka w kolonii. Jak wraca do Bostonu, żeby zatańczyć na nerwach starszego brata. I jak wsiada na statek do Londynu, wioząc w ładowni pewien worek pocztowy, od którego zależy cała jego przyszłość.To odcinek o pierwszych brutalnych lekcjach dorosłości:o tym, komu ufać, komu pożyczać, kiedy milczeć i kiedy walczyć.O młodości, która myśli, że wszystko rozgryzła.I o świecie, który cierpliwie czeka, żeby to zweryfikować.Zapraszam na piątą część serii.Słuchaj i ucz się na błędach wielkich ludziJeśli lubisz moje podcasty „Lepiej Teraz” — pomóż mi dzielić się tymi historiami dalej:Wesprzyj moją pracę na Patronite: patronite.pl/podcastlepiejteraz Postaw kawę na: suppi.pl/lepiejterazSubskrybuj mój nowy kanał podcastowy Radek Budnicki na Spotify: znajdziesz tam moje solowe lekcje, refleksje i wywiady.Źródła pierwotneBenjamin Franklin, „The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” (Część I), tekst w domenie publicznej, Project Gutenberg (wydania nr 148 i 20203, tekst za edycją Bigelowa z oryginalnego rękopisu). Wszystkie cytaty w tym odcinku to przekłady własne z angielskiego oryginału. Z autobiografii pochodzą: scena snu w domu modlitwy kwakrów i gospoda Pod Krzywą Szczapą; scena u Bradforda i Keimera („szczwany stary sofista i zwykły nowicjusz”; „gapił się jak otrute prosię”; „miał spory zapas łajdactwa w swoim składzie”; „Sąsiedzie, przyprowadzam ci młodego człowieka…”); opis drukarni Keimera i elegii na śmierć Aquili Rose; kwatera u Readów i pierwsze uczucie do Deborah; list Holmesa i reakcja Keitha; wizyta gubernatora i madera na rogu Third Street; podróż do Bostonu i scena w drukarni Jamesa (garnitur, zegarek, srebro, sztuka ośmiu reali) oraz słowa Jamesa o zniewadze; ocena Josiaha („człowiek małej roztropności…”) i jego warunki pomocy; pieniądze Vernona i „jedno z pierwszych wielkich errat mojego życia”; ostrzeżenie kwakierki na statku i kradzież srebrnej łyżki; upadek Collinsa i scena na rzece Delaware („Zawieziecie mnie do domu”); obietnica Keitha („A skoro on nie chce cię urządzić, zrobię to sam…”) i sugestia podróży do Anglii; pytanie Keimera „A co zamierzasz z tego wywnioskować?”, projekt wspólnej sekty, trzymiesięczny post i pieczone prosię; zaloty do Deborah i stanowisko pani Read; anegdota o psalmie Ralpha („wielki Boże, jak on pisze!”) oraz pożegnalne losy Watsona i Osborne'a; odwlekane listy, doktor Bard i scena w Newcastle.Biografie (fakty i kontekst; cytowane w ramach prawa cytatu)Walter Isaacson, „Benjamin Franklin: An American Life”, Simon & Schuster 2003 (rozdz. 2–3: kontekst Filadelfii lat 20. XVIII w., charakterystyka Keitha i Keimera, tło rodziny Read).H.W. Brands, „The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin”, Doubleday 2000 (rozdziały o młodości: Boston 1724, kontekst polityczny rządów Keitha).Nick Bunker, „Young Benjamin Franklin: The Birth of Ingenuity”, Knopf 2018 (szczegóły biografii Keitha i Keimera, tło handlowe Filadelfii lat 1723–1724).Carl Van Doren, „Benjamin Franklin”, Viking 1938 (klasyczna rekonstrukcja epizodu filadelfijskiego).Archiwa i internetProject Gutenberg: gutenberg.org (Autobiography, wydania nr 148 i 20203).Founders Online, National Archives: founders.archives.gov (aparat krytyczny The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, t. 1, red. L.W. Labaree, Yale University Press 1959; stąd potwierdzenie nazwy statku London Hope, której Franklin w autobiografii nie podaje).

This week, Hannah Osborne, returns to the podcast! Hannah is an outstanding comedian from Monroe. She's opened up for some big names like the Daily Show's Michael Kosta and Jeff Arcuri! She is a regular at the Toledo Funnybone, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and the Comedy Castle.Instagram : @carlsaysstuffHannah OsborneInstagram : @hahahannahozMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar

The Amish Inquisition welcomes back the incomparable Bob Osborne — artist, writer, rebel, and chronicler of Britain's wild fringe — to talk about his new autobiography, Be Lucky. Born into a lineage of gypsy rag‑and‑bone men, convicts, and misfits, Bob's story is a riotous journey through the underbelly of British life. From horse‑and‑cart totting in Notting Hill Gate to living in a cave in Crete, from Queen Victoria's giant bodyguard uncle to punk‑era art and taboo humour, Osborne's world is stitched together with grit, wit, and surreal defiance. In this episode we explore:

La nueva lista de morosos de Hacienda incluye a Isabel Pantoja, que aumenta su deuda, a Paz Vega y a Bertín Osborne. Eva Soriano y Nacho García comentan la actualidad del miércoles 1 de julio de 2026.

Point Them North | Father's Day | Pastor Steve Osborne by Cornwall Church

A body surfaces from the depths of a quiet Missouri lake, carrying with it the first clue to a nightmare hidden beneath years of silence. As Sheriff Michael Osborne begins to unravel the mystery, he discovers that the victim is only one of many connected to a trail of disappearances stretching far beyond his jurisdiction. Every new lead reveals another layer of horror, drawing him closer to an elusive killer whose obsession with his victims has transformed murder into something far more disturbing. With forgotten faces emerging from the darkness and long-buried secrets rising to the surface, Osborne must confront a predator whose collection may be larger—and more horrifying—than anyone could have imagined.Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chillingtalesfordarknights/

Beth Osborne has watched the same story play out five times: a new federal transportation bill arrives with big language about goals and accountability, states adopt the right words, and nothing changes. Osborne, who led Transportation for America and worked inside USDOT, has been through five federal transportation reauthorizations, watched reform language get adopted and neutralized every single time, and arrived at a conclusion that would have surprised her younger self. Recorded at the Strong Towns National Gathering in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this conversation with Chuck Marohn digs into the gap between what the federal transportation program claims to do and what it actually delivers — on safety, on repair, on congestion, on emissions — and whether there's any version of federal involvement worth keeping. Additional Show Notes Beth Osborne (LinkedIn) Transportation for America (Site) Mission Accomplished Report (Site) The Highway Expansion Lightning Lane (Substack) Chuck Marohn (Substack)   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.