Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Wilson

Send us Fan MailThis week,The team wraps up the Super Mega Falinks Raid Day, discussing their experiences, standout catches, shiny luck (or lack thereof), and whether the event marched proudly into battle or tripped over its own formation. Expect the usual post-event analysis.In the first news section the boys review what you can expect in the next season ‘Forever Forward' and break down Junes offerings in Pokémon GO.  Of course, no episode would be complete without the legendary AI Arnie Interlude, listener WhatsApp messages and another round of the fan-favourite game, Shiny Happy Pokémon.In the news, the crew discuss the newly announced Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition alongside a chat about the upcoming Frigibax Community Day and everything Trainers need to know before heading out to hunt that icy dragon.Finally, the hosts reveal their Shinies of the Week breaking down the communities best flexes! We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13, 52047 & Allex.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh & Mr. Mossom. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full PGO Catchup, reviewing the Spring Marathon event before diving into Deino Community Day Classic. Did the return of Deino still feel special, or has the Community Day Classic format started losing its shine?Next, we hear from the community with a batch of WhatsApp voice messages, before heading into another edition of Ask The Intern — and this week there's plenty to discuss. From Adventure Sync issues frustrating Trainers, to the Deino Community Day Special Research page errors, and even a mysterious Varoom shiny switch-off, the team breaks down the latest Pokémon GO blunders.Naturally, things get strange with another unforgettable AI Arnie interlude

Send us Fan MailThis week,Things begin, as always, with complete disorder thanks to another unforgettable AI Arnie Sings interlude before we jump into a packed News Part 1.We break down the newly announced Super Mega Falinks Raid Day, including the debut of Super Mega Falinks, the updated Mega Energy system, event bonuses, Timed Research, tickets and how these new Super Mega Raids will actually work in Pokémon GO.Next, it's game time as Ian hosts “Name That Pokémon”, where Mark and Milo must identify Pokémon names spoken completely backwards. Yes… it's exactly as chaotic as it sounds.We also review Lechonk Community Day, discussing our best catches, shiny luck and whether the recent quieter “non-event” weeks actually helped the Community Day stand out — or just highlighted how empty Pokémon GO has felt lately.Ian then leads a huge batch of WhatsApp voice messages from listeners, before the team drops an exclusive early teaser about upcoming GO Fest merchandise

Sam & Tom both do some homework on Dornoch man Donald Ross, who would go on from an upbringing on the ancient Scottish links to become the most prolific golf course architect in the United States. Designing and working on over 400 courses, his journey is a fascinating one.With the US PGA taking place this week at Aronimink, it is our third instalment on biographies of some of the game's most celebrated architects.Having studied under Old Tom Morris in St Andrews, a chance encounter with Harvard professor Robert Wilson would see him take the leap of faith and move to the US, working at Oakley Country Club. He would then turn another chance encounter with an attorney into a career-defining move, as he set up his winter office at Pinehurst, designing four of the courses over many decades and using it as a base from which he met and took on numerous commissions from travelling golfers across America.For more on Ross, Bradley Klein's magnus opus on Ross can be sourced here.  Send us a message if you liked the showIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

What if the life you've been living isn't who you truly are, and something deeper has been waiting to be remembered? Tune in TODAY for an inspiring conversation with Robert A. Wilson as we explore 7 Ways to Embody My Cowboy Wisdom and Release Past Energies.   Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comRobert A. Wilson is not just a speaker, but a tempest of down-home charm and profound wisdom that resonates on a frequency that speaks to the human spirit. His words? They aren't spun from the silk of opulent boardrooms or echoing from the marbled halls of the elite. They are forged in the heart of life's furnace, hammered with experience, and cooled in the soothing streams of empathy. They are real, raw, and resoundingly human. Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity is hypnotherapy without the drama. Cowboy Wisdom is Pure Liberation that shows you the way to stop healing the past and quickly liberate your now by liberating you from you and your viewpoints, opinions, beliefs, and ancestor survival mode mini movies of yesteryears sneers. https://mycowboywisdom.comFree Downloads!  7 Ways Why Mindset is an Unrealized Prison  https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/mindset-is-a-unrealized-prison/ 7 Ways Why I Am Thee Liberator of Me Liberation  https://mycowboywisdom.com/courses/7-ways-why-i-am-thee-liberator-of-me/To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full recap of Shadow Entei Battle Day and the Steeled Resolve Event. Did the raids deliver? Were the shiny odds kind? And how did the event stack up compared to recent Pokémon GO weekends?In The News, we break down the announcement of Deino Community Day Classic returning on Saturday May 16th, including why this fan-favourite pseudo-legendary still gets Trainers excited. We also discuss the rise of “Evergreen Weeks” in Pokémon GO — quieter periods with no major events running outside of research tasks. Are these slower weeks healthy for the game, or just boring?There's also chat about the new Target x Pokémon GO collaboration, including the exclusive in-game hoodie available through PokéCoin gift card purchases.Ian then leads a lively batch of WhatsApp voice messages from listeners, before Mark revives The Pub Quiz, testing specialist knowledge of Milo & Ian with an easy/hard question system.We also tackle one of the biggest talking points in the community right now — are shiny rates being levelled out across events? And of course, we wrap things up with Shinies of the Week, showcasing the best catches from the Incensed community. ✨We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Elbeanbre, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh & Mr. Mossom. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us Fan MailRobert Wilson has built his life and business on a single counterintuitive principle: sovereign wisdom cannot be inherited, it can only be lived. In a world where AI founders are racing to raise capital and automate everything in sight, Robert argues the most dangerous thing a founder can do is leave themselves out of the equation. The founders who win are not the ones with the best tools - they are the ones with the deepest clarity.What You Will LearnHow to identify when AI is replacing your judgment instead of expanding it Why funding should be your last move - not your first What a sovereign AI founder does differently from one chasing the trend How to ask the kind of questions that open a pathway instead of a dead end Why your business will only grow to the extent that you doAbout the GuestRobert Wilson is a philosopher, author, and wisdom strategist whose work spans decades of real-world experience - from working cattle ranches to building frameworks that challenge how founders think about clarity, sovereignty, and growth. He is the author of My Wisdom Breeds, an intentionally unpunctuated book designed to liberate the reader from conditioned thinking. Robert hosts a weekly podcast and offers courses at mycowboywisdom.com. Important LinksRobert's website and courses: mycowboywisdom.com The Corporate Life Podcast: thecorporatelife.com Connect with HinaEMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

Miguel is joined by Dana DuBari (national co-coordinator, Black Alliance for Peace Solidarity Network) and returning guest Robert Wilson (author of The Football Manifesto and Club Handbook) about the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition and its boycott campaign for FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from the U.S. Dana explains the coalition's origins in 2025 through the North South Project's people-centered human rights framework and outlines a two-phase strategy moving from mass outreach to coordinated on-the-ground resistance in World Cup host cities; citing concerns about militarization, ICE presence, travel restrictions, and safety. Additionally, Miguel, Robert, and Dana discuss FIFA's preferential treatment of the U.S. and Israel compared with past bans of other countries, Robert discusses the parallels to Brazil's World Cup/Olympics experience, and Dana also discusses organizing examples like Kansas City's opposition to a new jail tied to the tournament.* Anti-Fascist Football Coalition Website: https://peoplescenteredhumanrights.com/move-the-games/* Endorse the Campaign: http://bit.ly/EndorseNowJoin the Global Network for the Advancement of People(s)-Centered Human Rights: http://bit.ly/GNPCHR* Join the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition! Contact Dana at solidarity@blackallianceforpeace.com* FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return by Dylan McGuinness/The Texas Tribune * Hotels in U.S. World Cup host cities claim underwhelming demand, new report says by Henry Bushnell and Adam Crafton/The Athletic Miguel Garcia and Comrade E produced this episode. The Sports As A Weapon Podcast is part of the @Anticonquista Media Collective. Subscribe to the ANTICONQUISTA Patreon and follow ANTICONQUISTA on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.All the video episodes are on the ATICONQUISTA YouTube, and listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter/X: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastUpScrolled: @SportsAsAWeaponYouTube: @SportsAsAWeaponBlueSky: @sportsasaweapon.bsky.socialVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com

Continuous Creation and the Discovery of the Hiss The "Steady State" theory was famously conceptualized after Fred Hoyle and his colleagues, Thomas Gold and Hermann Bondi, watched the looping narrative of the horror film Dead of Night, leading them to propose a universe where matter is continuously created to maintain a constant density as galaxies drift apart. Hoyle described a "creation field" where new particles spontaneously emerge from empty space due to quantum uncertainty, an idea he compared to new spectators filling empty rows in a stadium to keep the crowd density uniform. A major breakthrough in this research was Hoyle's prediction of a specific energy state for carbon-12, the "triple-alpha process," which explained how life-essential elements could be synthesized in the immense heat of dying stars' collapsing cores. Meanwhile, George Gamow and his student Ralph Alpher theorized that the early universe consisted of a primordial substance called "Ylem" that underwent a "Big Squeeze" to form the elements. Ironically, Hoylecoined the term "Big Bang" during a 1949 BBC radio broadcast as a derisive joke to mock the idea of a single initial explosion, a nickname that Gamow disliked because he felt it misrepresented the physics of the early universe. Despite their professional competition, the two men remained friends and famously debated the temperature of the universe during a 1956 road trip through La Jolla in a white Cadillac. While they failed to accurately predict the cosmic temperature during that drive, the debate was effectively settled in 1964 when Bell Labs researchers Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson accidentally discovered a persistent radio "hiss" while trying to calibrate a satellite antenna. After ruling out urban interference and cleaning pigeon droppings from their equipment, they realized they had found the cosmic microwave background radiation. This discovery, which Robert Dicke and Jim Peebles at Princeton were also searching for, provided the definitive evidence for the Big Bang and "scooped" the scientific community, ultimately vindicating Gamow's model over Hoyle's Steady State theory. Guest Author: Paul Halpern. (3/4)DECEMBER 1961

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full review of GO Bigger: Gigantamax Battle Day, sharing our thoughts on how the event played, what worked, what didn't, and whether these giant battles are finally finding their feet.Naturally, things get weird with another chaotic AI Arnie interlude before diving into a stacked news section.In The News, we discuss the latest Save The Dates and what's coming next season in Pokémon GO, before breaking down the May GO Pass. Is it just copy-and-paste content again, or do Pokécoins and a Suicune encounter make it worth your time?We also cover the new Spring Marathon event, including Pokémon GO debut of Flittle, bonuses, eggs, Field Research, Timed Research, GO Pass rewards and Web Store bonuses.Then it's the headline everyone's talking about — Mega Mewtwo X & Mega Mewtwo Y are officially debuting at Pokémon GO Fest! We discuss what this means for GO Fest 2026 and just how hyped the community should be. Plus the icing on the cake being Pokémon GO Fest Global being a FREE event for every trainer!Ian introduces four WhatsApp voice messages from listeners, bringing even more opinions into the mix.Next, it's game time as Milo hosts “What The Ducklett?”, with Ian vs Mark battling in a best-of-three craptic Pokémon showdown.Finally, we wrap up with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best shiny catches from the community.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full Riolu Hatch Day Replay review — was it worth the revisit, and did Trainers get the shiny luck they were hoping for? From hatch rates to overall value, we share how it played out for us.Next, Ask the Intern returns, as we dive into a classic Niantic mishap — the Silicobra biome mix-up that had the community talking. What went wrong, and how does this keep happening?We continue with a Sustainability Week event review, discussing what worked, what didn't, and whether the event brought anything fresh to the game.It's then game time as Ian hosts “Shiny Happy Pokémon”, with Milo vs Mark going head-to-head in a best-of-three battle for bragging rights.In The News, we break down the May content drop, including Max Battles, Five-Star Raids, Raid Hours, Mega Raids and the return of Shadow Cresselia. But the bigger question… where are the events? We discuss whether Pokémon GO is entering a quieter phase and what that means for players.We also feature two WhatsApp messages from listeners, plus a chaotic AI Arnie interlude.Finally, we wrap up with Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best catches from the community.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full Tinkatink Community Day recap, breaking down how we played, our best catches, shiny luck and whether this fan-favourite Pokémon delivered an “epic” Community Day experience.In The News, we look ahead to May with the announcement of Lechonk Community Day. What can Trainers expect, and is this the right pick to keep momentum going?We also check in with an update on the Road to Level 80 update. Ian and Mark share their latest progress, strategies, and how the grind is shaping up as they push toward the new level cap.Next, it's game time as Milo hosts a head-to-head Flex Game, with Mark vs Ian battling for bragging rights in a competitive showdown of Pokémon GO achievements.We also take a moment for a broader discussion: how do we feel about “empty weeks” in Pokémon GO with no major events? Are they a welcome break or a missed opportunity?Finally, we wrap up with Shinies of the Week, showcasing the best recent catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Dean DHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Elbeanbre, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Matt Bonnett, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead, HRHKayleigh & Mr. Mossom. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Could the ingredients for life have arrived on asteroids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unpack what the sample collected from asteroid Bennu is teaching us about the origins of life itself with Harold Connolly, geologist and mission scientist for OSIRIS-REx. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/secrets-of-asteroid-bennu-with-harold-connolly-jr/ Thanks to our Patrons Kevin Widener, WilfriedLepuschitz, Rodney Juste, Aladin Mihai, Marc Washington, david smith, Gary Flenthrope, Christian Becker, EricRobert, Sonya a, Steve Jones, leeinalaska, Sewit Haile, Edward Janezich, Miguel Rodriguez, Shea M, Mister E, G.Montagnard, Vincent Jenkins, Ryan B, Brandon Kavulla, Owoskeun Cinder, LehensGivris, Marc, Debbie Evercloud, Fakhreddine Madi, Logan Koehler, Cem Oğuz, Aaron Greeley, Ohad Meir, Paul Osborne, Bodnár Márton János, STRS, Lawrence, THEO NNEBE, Richard Mosby, Kenneth Hawley, Robert Wilson, Amelia Cooper, mabus98, Mandana Rad, Lucas Kiil, Channing Hodges, Elizabeth Newton, Sebastián Egaña, Eric Hall, Sondre Rypdal, Anne Shirley, Andrew Rosenfeld, Michael Owen, T Playle, Kevin Selman, david Aldridge, Raymond Wright, Biotoxin, Brittany, Wraptile, Frances Cooley, Rodney Bell, Hesam Eskandari, Patrick Dietz, Alexandre Malouin, Diana Smith, Jesse Hoffman, Ian Peterson, WickedProf, Jonathan, SUSAN Moore, Tom DeGerlia, Jessica Holden, Simeon Ivaylov Petrov, Dario Kubler, Robert Passeri, Jr., Fred Miller, Jason Delancey, Rory L, Alice Kelaine Harline Davis, Loonertick, Rich, Jason Rich, jon meier, Susan, Robert Christine, Simon, Lauren Zajac, Brandon Abramovitz, J Sauce, Christopher Smith, Suzan Stocker, Roch Dylla, Treven Price, Zippo, Preet Sandhawalia, Chris McAfee, Hoth, Cody Mecham, Lewis, Casey Hampton, Jason Beezley, and Anthony Gliganic for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sobre o Autor: Leônidas Soares é designer e pesquisador/professor nas áreas da visualidade cultural e cênica. Possui graduação em Design de Produto e em Design Gráfico-Visual, mestrado em Usabilidade de Interfaces Digitais e doutorado em Artes/Design Cenográfico. Idealizou, organizou e coordenou o curso de pós-graduação em Design Cenográfico na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), onde tambám ministra a disciplina de mesmo nome para a graduação em Design. Concluiu em 2024 o pós-doutorado em Design Cenográfico Vernacular, na Universidad Intercultural de las Nacionalidades y Pueblos Indígenas Amawtay Wasi - UINPIAW, Equador.Resumo do livro: A transformação visual resultante do diálogo estabelecido entre a luz cênica e a caracterização visual do intérprete (vestuário, maquiagem, cabelos etc.) em espetáculos ao vivo é o tema central deste livro. A busca por registrar essas transformações, especialmente no teatro e na dança, levou a uma aproximação à produção dos encenadores Adolphe Appia, Edward Gordon Craig, Loïe Fuller, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, Josef Svoboda, Ariane Mnouchkine, Robert Wilson e Pina Bausch.32 x 30 cm, 340 p., 2025 – ISBN 978-65-89263-80-7Link para PDF do livro:https://lume.ufrgs.br/bitstream/handle/10183/283385/001239937.pdf

Send us Fan MailThis week,Milo & Ian are joined by special guest Billy Lutz (The Trainer Club) for a high-energy, opinion-packed deep dive into the latest Pokémon GO events.We kick things off with a Fashion Raid Day recap — did it deliver style and substance, or was it one to skip? Then it's straight into A Shockingly Good Time Event and the long-awaited Mimikyu debut. Was it worth the hype? Why did some Trainers love it while others weren't impressed? We break it all down.Next up, it's game time as Ian hosts “Shiny Happy Pokémon”, with Milo vs Billy battling it out in a best-of-three showdown. Expect competitive chaos, and see who knows their shines the best.In The News, we cover everything you need to know about Replay: GO Bigger, including featured Pokémon, bonuses and ticket value. Then we dive into Steeled Resolve and Steeled Resolve Taken Over, unpacking returning shiny Meltan, wild encounters, raids, GO Pass updates and more. We also preview Shadow Entei Raid Day, including timings, bonuses and whether it's worth your raid passes.We also hear from the community with two WhatsApp voice messages, before a surprise AI Arnie interlude adds some unexpected flair.We wrap things up with Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with Game 1: Chasing The Tail, testing our Pokémon knowledge before diving into a unique PGO catch-up. With a rare “week off” event featuring normal spawns, we ask the big question: was this a much-needed reset for Trainers, or did it feel like a step backwards? Should Pokémon GO introduce more of these “palate cleanser” weeks?From there, we jump into Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day, sharing how we played, what worked, and whether these Max Battle events are hitting the mark.Of course, no episode is complete without a chaotic AI Arnie interlude, before we head into The News.We break down An Egg-cellent Adventure, covering event bonuses, wild spawns, Timed Research and themed stickers. Is this event worth grinding, or one to play more casually?Ian then introduces a fresh batch of WhatsApp messages from listeners, bringing community voices into the conversation.We wrap up with Game 2: Play Your Dex Right, another quick-fire battle of Pokémon knowledge, before closing with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047.   #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a double event catch-up, sharing our thoughts and gameplay experiences from the Bug Out Event and the returning Replay: Water Research Day. Did the bonuses deliver? Were the shinies kind? And how did these events feel overall?Next, it's game time as Milo hosts “What The Ducklett?”, with Ian vs Mark battling it out in a craptic Pokémon guessing showdown. First to two clear points wins — expect confusion, laughs and some wild guesses.In The News, we dive into A Shockingly Good Time event, covering dates, bonuses, wild encounters, Spotlight Hours and Field Research tasks. We also break down the wider April Pokémon GO content update, including Max Battles, Five-Star Raids, Raid Hours, Mega Raids, and the return of Shadow Latios.There's more with a quick look at Replay: Riolu Hatch Day and a deep dive into Sustainability Week, including new debuts, bonuses, wild spawns, eggs and research tasks.We also hear from the community with three WhatsApp messages, and yes… there's another chaotic Arnie Sings interlude.Finally, we wrap things up with Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with a full Pokopia Event review, sharing how we played, what stood out, and whether this latest event delivered on its promise. From gameplay experience to rewards, it's an open and honest Incensed! breakdown.Next, Ian leads us through two WhatsApp messages from listeners, bringing in community thoughts and sparking a few lively reactions from the hosts.In The News, we cover everything you need to know about the upcoming Fashion (Week) Raid Day (April 4th, 2–5pm) and the highly anticipated Tinkatink Community Day (April 11th, 2–5pm). What should Trainers expect, and are these events worth the grind?We also wrap up the recent Scorbunny Community Day, discussing our experiences, best catches, shiny luck and whether the event lived up to expectations.It's then game time as Ian hosts “Shiny Happy Pokémon”, with Milo vs Mark battling it out for bragging rights in a fan-favourite showdown.We check in on the Road to Level 80, sharing progress updates, strategies and how the grind is really going so far.Finally, we close with Shinies of the Week, highlighting the best community catches.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp:  +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By:  Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send a textThis week,We start with a Pokémon GO catch-up, chatting about the 30th Anniversary Event and the high-energy All Out Weekend. How did we play it? What stood out? And did the rewards live up to the hype?Naturally, things take a strange turn with an AI Arnie interlude, before diving into the big news of the week.In News Part 1, we unpack everything we know about Pokémon GO Fest 2026, including the confirmed dates, the difference between Park & City Trainer Tickets, the City Explorer add-on, extra gameplay days, and the controversial Premier Access option. Is GO Fest evolving in the right direction, and which tickets are worth it for Trainers planning to attend?Next it's game time as Mark hosts “Play Your Dex Right”, with Ian vs Milo battling to guess whether the next Pokémon sits higher or lower in the Pokédex. First to a clear point wins!In News Part 2, we run through the upcoming Bug Out Event, the returning Replay: Water Research Day, and the electrifying Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day.Finally, we wrap things up with everyone's favourite segment: #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best shiny catches from the Incensed community. ✨We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Over six decades and counting, the postmodern choreographer and dancer Lucinda Childs has built an exceptional, category-defining body of work grounded in a style that draws as much from “pedestrian,” everyday movements as it does from her foundational ballet training. Emerging out of the 1960s Judson Dance Theater in New York City, Childs founded her namesake company in 1973 and has created more than 50 works since. This year will see two major New York presentations of her pieces—the first, from March 14–15 at the Guggenheim, will restage five of her early dances, most of them silent; the second, titled “Momentary Reprise,” will be showcased at Bard College's Fisher Center from June 26–28 and include her collaborations with the likes of Frank Gehry, Philip Glass, and Robert Wilson. On this episode—our Season 13 opener—Childs reflects on her various experimental collaborations with Glass and Wilson; her profound perspectives on time through the lens of choreography and performance; and how she has remained unapologetically steadfast in refining her highly distinctive approach to dance. Special thanks to our Season 13 presenting partner, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Show notes: Lucinda Childs [06:23] Philip Glass [12:46] Merce Cunningham Dance Company [10:02] John Cage [12:17] “Pastime” (1963) [12:36] Judson Dance Theater [13:19] Yvonne Rainer [14:04] Robert Ellis Dunn [15:34] “Calico Mingling” (1973) [15:38] “Untitled Trio” (1973) [17:01] Babette Mangolte [17:29] “Reclining Rondo” (1975) [17:29] Robert Morris [29:44] Hanya Holm [22:59] “Radial Courses” (1976) [22:08] “Katema” (1978) [32:30] “Shoulder” (1964) [37:44] Robert Wilson [37:44] Einstein on the Beach (1976) [33:59] Susan Sontag [33:59] Against Interpretation (1966) [34:28] Marguerite Duras [36:34] “Description (of a Description)” (2000) [46:07] “Dance” (1979) [48:36] “Available Light” (1983)

Send a textThis week,We break down one of the biggest weekends in the game — Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos.Ian and Milo kick things off with a full LA Kalos Tour wrap-up, sharing their experiences from the ground in Los Angeles. From the atmosphere and community to shiny luck and standout moments, they reveal what the event was really like in person. The hosts also debate the NEW Mega Night feature — was it a great addition to the event or something Niantic needs to rethink?Mark then joins the conversation as the team compares the Global Kalos Tour experience with Ian playing live in LA while Milo and Mark tackled the event from home. Expect plenty of shiny flexing?, raid talk, feature feedback and discussion about the best catches of the weekend.Next it's time for a Kalos-themed Flex Game, where each host picks a favourite Pokémon from the Kalos region and explains why it deserves the spotlight.Ian introduces a batch of WhatsApp Voice Messages from listeners before we dive into The News. We break down the brand-new Memories in Motion season, the packed March content update, raid rotations, Max Battle Mondays, Mega raids and upcoming events including the Pokéopia Celebration Event and Scorbunny Community Day.Plus — rumours of a Gigantamax Pikachu event later in March!And of course we finish with your favourite segment… Shinies of the Week. ✨We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send a textThis week,We do a LA Kalos Tour pub quiz. We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

On November 23rd, 1956, two pilots took off from Kinross Air Force Base in Michigan in pursuit of an unknown aircraft. Minutes later, they disappeared from the radar, leading to numerous searches over the Great Lakes area. No sign of the pilots or their aircraft have ever been found, sparking rumors of secret operations and supernatural phenomena.For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/disappeared-kinross-incidentSo Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social!Instagram: @sosupernaturalpodTwitter: @_sosupernaturalFacebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textThis week,We welcome Deigo, Dandy In The Brox as our guest, kick things off with Grill the Guest, as the hosts lead a deep dive into Diego's Pokémon GO journey. Each host fires 3–4 questions his way, from football and his creator journey to favourite events and spicy takes. You'll get to know the Trainer behind the Bronx brand.Next up, Milo introduces Chasing The Tail, where knowledge of Pokémon names is tested and bragging rights are on the line.In our Pokémon GO Catch-Up, we break down the Carnival of Flamigo event and the colourful chaos of Oricorio Catch Mastery. Did the bonuses deliver? Were the shinies kind? And how did we play it?With Kalos Tour: Pasadena around the corner, we share where to find Ian & Milo at the Rose Bowl, plus where to meet Dandy In The Bronx during the event. If you're attending Pokémon GO Tour LA, this is your meetup moment!We also feature two WhatsApp voice messages before Diego closes the show in style with his picks for Shinies of the Week.Dandy In The Bronx's Socials:YouTubeTwitchInstaWe'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a bumper batch of WhatsApp voice messages, as listeners weigh in on everything from recent events to hot takes that definitely spark debate. Then it's time for a full Pokémon GO catch-up, covering Into the Depths, Dynamax Ho-Oh, and Vulpix Community Day, including how we played, what worked, and what left us a bit… incensed!Next up, the results of the latest Incensed! Poll are revealed: Is Gengar actually over-rated? Milo brings the verdict, and yes, opinions are slightly divided.In The News, we break down a stacked run of upcoming events including Road to Kalos, Lunar New Year 2026, and Valentine's Day 2026, plus the return of Pokécoins in the February GO Pass. What's worth your time, what's skippable, and how should trainers prepare?There's also an AI Arnie interlude, because… of course there is, before Milo hosts another round of Shiny Happy Pokémon, where bragging rights are on the line.We wrap up with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69 and BigBoyBaz.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex & DJMeadyMead.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

https://media.blubrry.com/my_future_business/mfbpodcast.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/MFB+SHOW+538+ROBERT+WILSON.mp3Subscribe: Email | TuneIn | RSSInterview With Robert WilsonBreaking Free from Self-Help Programming with Robert Wilson#SovereignLiberation #BeyondSelfHelp #RobertWilsonHi, and welcome to the show!On today's show I have the pleasure of welcoming book author Robert Wilson to talk about sovereign liberation and breaking free from the limiting beliefs that self-help culture often creates. During the call, Robert will share practical strategies for discovering your authentic self and how to cultivate true personal empowerment through self-awareness and genuine communication.In a world saturated with self-help programs promising transformation, Robert Wilson stands apart with a provocative message: much of what we call "self-help" is actually holding us back. As a renowned speaker and coach, Wilson helps individuals break free from the very systems designed to help them grow.Robert's approach centers on "Sovereign Liberation"—communicating away self-help programming to reveal our authentic selves. Unlike traditional methodologies that replace one set of limiting beliefs with another, his philosophy emphasizes true empowerment through self-awareness and genuine communication.At the heart of Robert's teaching is a fundamental question: Are we growing into who we truly are, or simply adopting new programming that looks like growth? He's discovered that many people become trapped in cycles of self-improvement that distance them from their authentic identity. The solution isn't more programming—it's liberation from programming altogether.Robert teaches that the way we speak to ourselves and others can either perpetuate limiting beliefs or liberate us from them. By becoming conscious of these patterns, individuals can express themselves authentically and create lives aligned with their true nature rather than borrowed ideals.Through his work at My Cowboy Wisdom, Robert has inspired countless individuals to reclaim authority over their own lives. His message is clear: true personal empowerment comes not from following the right program, but from having the courage to be sovereign in your own life.To learn more about the topics discussed, or to contact Robert directly, click the link below.Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored post. My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full Grookey Community Day wrap-up, comparing how we played the event across very different locations — with Mark chilling in his home town with bestie Ash, while Ian, Milo and Francesco took Pokémon GO to Diddly Squat Farm. Expect flexes, highlights and honest thoughts on the event.Next, we revisit last week's Incensed! Poll, diving into the debate around the most underwhelming Pokémon — who won, who lost, and why some answers caused serious discussion. Ian then leads us through WhatsApp voice messages from listeners before we hit the news.Into the Depths gets the spotlight in News Part 1, followed by our full High Zaptitude Event review, sharing how we played, what worked, what didn't, and any spicy catches worth flexing.In News Part 2, we break down February Community Day featuring Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, the wider February content update, and a big Kalos Tour update, including newly announced Megas and the Mega Night experience for in-person events.We wrap up with a quick-fire round of The Generation Game, hosted by Ian, before closing with everyone's Shinies of the Week.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex & Nick Mead.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,We open with a PGO catch-up, revisiting the Pinch Perfect event and sharing our experiences from Kyurem Fusion Raid Day – what went well, what frustrated us, and whether the fusion raids lived up to expectations. From shiny luck to raid strategy, we cover how these events felt on the ground.In News Part One, we head global with Pokémon GO's real-world activations, including Jakarta Car Free Days and the Australian Open 2026 tie-in event. We discuss what these events offer, why these regional events are great for local communities.It's then game time as Milo hosts “What The Ducklett?”, pitting Mark vs Ian in a craptic Pokémon guessing battle. Expect confusion, laughter and questionable guesses.Ian introduces a WhatsApp message from a listener on the topic of overrated Pokémon, sparking debate and a few spicy takes. That leads neatly into a Road to Level 80 catch-up, with Mark guiding an honest update on where each host is at, how the grind feels, and what strategies we're using right now.We lighten the mood with an AI Arnie interlude, before wrapping up the news with a breakdown of Shadow Raikou Raid Day. The episode closes, as always, with Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best recent catches from the Incensed! community!We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex & Nick Mead.  #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Robert Wilson, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cedar Crest CollegeIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4EducationYOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4EducationYOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠How does Cedar Crest College treat AI as a design issue rather than a policing problem by building academic integrity into assignments & helping students understand ethical boundaries instead of just catching cheaters?How is Cedar Crest's math department using a custom LLM called Alchemy to teach students at their learning level instead of jumping straight to answers like popular AI models do & what does this mean for equity across student populations?How does a provost who's been at 1 institution for 23 years keep his fire burning by building programs from writing centers to MFA degrees to AI ready initiatives & what does he see as the future relevance question for higher education?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

Send us a textThis week,We kick off with a full New Year Event wrap-up, sharing how we played, what rewards stood out, and whether the event delivered on its festive promise. From bonuses to spawns, it's an open and honest chat about what worked, what didn't, and how it felt starting the year in-game.Next, Ian leads us into a WhatsApp message from a listener, before we hit News Part One with a breakdown of the High Zaptitude event. We discuss the key features, event bonuses, and whether this electric-themed event lives up to the hype.In Ask the Intern, Milo highlights a talking point from the official Pokémon GO X account around Grookey Community Day, sparking discussion and a few raised eyebrows. That flows neatly into a Piplup Community Day Classic catch-up, where we share how much we played, our best catches, and any shiny or IV flexes.News Part Two brings us Precious Pals, setting the tone for upcoming gameplay and trainer goals. Then it's game time as Mark hosts Chasing the Tail, testing Pokémon knowledge in a fast-paced fan favourite.We close the episode with Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best recent catches from the Incensed! crew and community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42, DamonMac08 & MissSummerOf69.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok & Allex. #BRONZEWe'd like to thank everyone on this tier for you support.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Robert Wilson to explore the profound concept of unprogramming oneself from inherited trauma and societal scripts. Robert shares his personal journey of awakening - moving from a life of inherited temper and outside control to a state of "energetic liberation" and "hypno acuity".This conversation is for the CEO or entrepreneur ready for non-conformist leadership. Robert challenges the status quo and traditional self-help narratives, urging listeners to replace "cognitive recollections" with fresh inspiration and to listen with their bodies rather than just their minds. Expect a high-energy session about breaking business rules, thinking differently in business, and finding the courage to rise above hidden pain that often hijacks professional decisionsKey Takeaways Breaking Patterns: Inherited programming from parents and education often dictates our reactions and limits our business growth.Bold Decisions: Personal pain and unadmitted issues frequently sneak into boardrooms disguised as strategic decisions.Playing Bigger: True freedom comes from unscripting your life and moving from external control to internal sovereignty.Body Wisdom: Listen for wisdom with your entire body to expand through situations rather than short-circuiting into the past.Episode Highlights The moment Robert realized in 2015 that even self-help was a form of outside programming.How inheriting a temper was his biggest hurdle and how he chose freedom over anger.The concept of "Hearkening" vs. hearing - finding deep wisdom in every boardroom or conversation.Why Robert writes without punctuation to allow for natural, authentic breath and personal interpretation.Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to The Corporate Life 01:30 - Realizing the influence of outside programming 04:10 - The difference between scripted and unscripted lives 04:45 - Inheriting a temper and the path to emotional freedom 06:04 - How hidden pain hijacks business strategy 07:12 - Learning to "hearken" wisdom in the boardroom 12:44 - The power of morning inspiration over desperation 16:48 - Why leaders cling to control instead of creativity 22:55 - Robert's movie title: I Rise of Wisdom and Inspiration 24:11 - A rapid-fire round of This or ThatConnect With Guest Website: mycowboywisdom.comConnect With Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiquiINSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiEmail I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full Winter Events recap, chatting through Winter Holiday Part 1 and Part 2, the Winter Wonderland event, and the Celestial Research Day. From festive spawns and bonuses to what worked (and what didn't), we share how we played, what stood out, and whether these seasonal events delivered the holiday magic Trainers were hoping for.Next up, it's game time as Milo hosts the Flex Game, this time with help from our Patreon community. Expect bold claims, spicy flexes, and a few competitive moments as we put Pokémon GO achievements to the test.Then it's time for strategy with Counter Bros, focusing on Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. We break down their typing and key stats before each host shares their 'top' counter picks, helping you prepare for raids and maximise your damage when these powerful Legendary Pokémon return.We round off the episode with a celebration of luck and sparkle in Shinies of the Week, highlighting the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok & Allex. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,We open the episode by looking back at our Individual 2025 goals, holding each other to account and seeing which challenges we smashed… and which ones escaped us. From content to travel ambitions, it's an honest reflection before we set our sights firmly on new goals for 2026.In Pokémon GO news, we break down January's content update, covering everything Trainers need to know about Max Battles, 5-Star Raids, Raid Hours, Shadow Raids, Mega Raids, Spotlight Hours, and upcoming in-game events. We also touch on the January GO Pass, featuring Dialga and the return of the Lucky Trinket.It's game time as Ian hosts The Generation Game, where knowledge is tested and bragging rights are on the line as we guess which generation different Pokémon come from.Next, we dive into more January highlights, including Community Day Classic featuring Piplup, with dates, featured attacks, ticket details, bonuses, and extended lure modules. We also cover the Pinch Perfect event, introducing Klawf, plus wild spawns, raids, research, bonuses, and paid Timed Research. Finally, we unpack the Kyurem Fusion Raid Day, including event bonuses, featured attacks, Adventure Effects, and ticket options.We wrap up with a big open discussion on podcast goals for 2026, sharing what we want Incensed! to become next year, before finishing with your Shinies of the Week.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess & mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle & Zontok. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,It's our festive special on Incensed!, A Pokémon GO podcast, as Ian Waterfall, PoGoMiloUK, and Masterful 27 gather for a Christmas-themed celebration packed with banter, reflection, and shiny sparkle.We kick things off with a festive welcome and plenty of holiday chatter, setting the tone before diving into a bumper Getting To Know You – Ask Us Anything. Questions sent in by our Patreons via Discord lead us into a thoughtful look back at Pokémon GO in 2025, highlighting the features, events, and decisions we've loved… and those we'd rather forget.Next, it's time for a true Incensed tradition: the Festive Pub Quiz – 12 Questions of Xmas. Expect trivia, Christmas chaos, and competitive energy as the hosts battle it out for festive bragging rights.In The News, we break down the Pokémon GO New Year's 2026 Event, covering dates and times, event bonuses, holiday decorations, wild encounters, raids, Field and Daily Research, Lucky Exchanges, paid Timed Research, and the exclusive New Year avatar item.We close the episode with a heartfelt wrap-up of 2025, reflecting on the Incensed! Podcast journey this year. From favourite moments and standout episodes to milestones we're proud of, it's a look back at what made 2025 special for the show.Finally, we add some sparkle with Xmas Shinies of the Week, as each host picks two festive favourites.Happy holidays, Trainers — and thank you for an amazing year with Incensed!

Send us a textThis week,We open with a long-overdue Level 80 progress check-in, breaking down how our grind is going, what's changed since the last update, and whether the road to Level 80 still feels achievable (or mildly terrifying).Next up is News Part 1, featuring a full breakdown of the brand-new Forever Friend system. We explain how it works, how many points you'll need, what rewards and unlocks are on offer, and whether this new progression layer is worth the effort for a remote trade? That leads straight into huge Pokémon GO Fest 2026 news, with live locations officially announced for Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen. Naturally, we debate whether any of these cities are making our travel plans.The fun ramps up with the Flex Game, where Gold Tier Patreon supporters choose the categories — expect big flexes & bold claims.We then reflect on the December Community Day Weekend, sharing our best catches, how much we actually played, and what Community Days in 2025 got right (and wrong).In News Part 2, we cover the upcoming Grookey Community Day and dive into Winter Holiday Part 1 & 2, looking at bonuses, spawns, and seasonal vibes. We round things off with a listener WhatsApp message and, of course, Shinies of the Week.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess & mrj4ck4l.Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,We kick off with a PGO Catch-Up, where the boys break down the Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend and the surprisingly lively Pikipek Community Day. Did we fly high? Did we tap endlessly? Obviously.Then it's onto The News – Part 1, covering the December Content Update and everything this final month of the season is bringing to the overworld, raids, bonuses, and beyond.Milo steps up to host a brand-new Pub Quiz game — expect chaos & questionable knowledge!After a WhatsApp Message from the listeners, we dive into The News – Part 2, where Ian leads us through the massive reveal of the Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos.We discuss:• Live Locations — Tainan & Los Angeles• What's new and debuting• Featured Pokémon• 1★, 5★ & Mega Raids• Wild spawns across Central Village, Mountain Manor & Coastal Laboratory• Eggs, Incense, Snapshots & Timed Research• Bonuses, Add-On Days & Route features• Plus all the Global Tour details for both ticket holders and free players.Finally, we wrap up with Shinies of the Week — your sparkly flexes that keep us going!We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess & mrj4ck4l.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

⛳️ Inside the First Black-Owned Golf Club Company | Kutting Edge Golf Co. InterviewIn this episode of WEInvested, we sit down with Travis Thompson and Robert Wilson, co-founders of Kutting Edge Golf Company — the first Black-owned golf club company in the world. We dive into the brand's origin story, their mission to reshape the culture of golf, and how they're building a premium equipment company that opens doors for the next generation.Whether you're a golfer, entrepreneur, or lover of innovative stories, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and inspiration.⸻

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with Mark's electrifying warning: “DANGER DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE!” as the trio deliver their full High Voltage event review. From spawns and bonuses to frustrations, surprises, and standout catches, nothing escapes their inspection — followed by a quick but spark-filled? chat about Dynamax Eevee.Next up, the boys revive a classic favourite: What The Ducklett (OG Edition) — where they attempt to guess the Pokémon using only its Pokédex entry. Expect chaos. Expect confusion. Expect Ian to overthink it.Then it's time for Ask The Intern, as the hosts address the new Pokémon GO ban wave that hit countless Trainers — including many who insist they weren't cheating. What went wrong? What does it mean? And how do players protect themselves going forward?The episode surges into The News, spotlighting the brand-new Pokémon GO Season: Precious Paths. The hosts break down the highlights, early impressions, and gameplay shifts, before Mark introduces the details of GO Pass December— including GO Pass vs. GO Pass Deluxe, featured Pokémon, reward tracks, and those mysterious timed incubator bonuses.Finally, the squad wraps things up with the community's favourite segment: Shinies of the Week, celebrating YOUR newest sparkles.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess & mrj4ck4l.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,Hosts Masterful 27, PoGoMiloUK, and Ian Waterfall celebrate a milestone instalment by diving deep into GO Wild Area Global, breaking down everything Trainers loved… and not so much. From how each host approached the event to the standout wins, frustrating failures, surprising meta twists, and their final verdict on whether GO Wild Global lived up to the hype — nothing is left off the table. We also give an overview of the LIVE pop-up event in Doncaster, UK! Of course, the boys also reveal their Silver Bottle Cap choices and explain why they picked them.After a community WhatsApp message, the trio shift into The News, covering the huge announcement of Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend — including the debut details, bonuses, free Timed Research, and the new Max Battle Boost Box that has the community buzzing.Then it's back onto The Road to Level 80, as each host updates listeners on their grind, XP strategies, resource-saving tricks, and whether they're still sane after the latest level-push chaos.Mark takes over with another competitive round of Chasing the Tail, before the episode wraps with everyone's favourite weekly tradition: Shinies of the Week.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno & Malcolm Burgess.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

When Wanda Diáz-Merced lost her sight as a college student, she thought her dreams of becoming an astronomer were over — until she learned to listen to space instead. Wanda is one of several pioneering scientists listening to space. For this episode, we also spoke to Robert Wilson, who used sound to help him discover the first direct evidence of the Big Bang, and Kim Arcand, who plays us what the center of the Milky Way sounds like. This is the fourth episode in our of our new four-part series, ⁠⁠The Sound Barrier⁠⁠. Guests: ⁠Wanda Diáz-Merced⁠, astronomer; ⁠Robert Wilson⁠, Nobel laureate and senior scientist at at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; ⁠Kim Arcand⁠, emerging tech lead at NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory You can find Kim's sonification of the center of the Milky Way (with visuals) here: ⁠https://chandra.si.edu/sound/gcenter.html⁠  For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThis week,Former host Casual Coops makes his long-awaited return to join PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall and Masterful 27 for a jam-packed, laughter-filled show!The boys kick things off with some stinky fun — breaking down the GMax Garbodor Max Battle Day and sharing their experiences, best (and worst) raid luck. Then it's time for the Road to Level 80, where Coops dives into his Pokémon GO grind, XP strategy, and how his playstyle has changed (or not) since leaving the podcast. Expect the usual bit of chaos!In The News, the gang explores new info from the GO Wild Area 2025 announcement — including the shiny debut of Unown K in Nagasaki and the Global Special Research featuring Dark vs Fairy medals that boost Stardust and XL Candy rewards.Coops then hosts a special edition of fan-favourite game Chasing The Tail, before discussion turns to Pikipek Community Day, the Halloween event part 2, and some truly cursed shiny luck in #ShiniesOfTheWeek.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno & Malcolm Burgess.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,Masterful 27, Ian Waterfall, and special guest host Ayyylexa dive headfirst into all things Halloween and Pokémon GO!

Send us a textThis week,The lads kick things off with a full Pokémon GO catch-up, chatting through the ZA tie-in event and Mega Rayquaza Raid Day – did the Sky High Pokémon live up to the hype, or did the event fall flat? Then, it's time for “Ask The Intern”, as Milo unravels the mysterious Lucky Trinket mistakenly advertised for the GO Pass October rewards!Next, the team dives into the massive November 2025 Pokémon GO Content Drop, covering everything from Max Battles, 5-Star Raids, Mega Raids, Spotlight Hours, and Raid Hours, to every key event on the horizon. Expect expert insight, plenty of banter, and the occasional rant about event fatigue!In this week's “Shiny Happy Pokémon” game, Milo returns as quizmaster — and a very questionable point goes Mark's way. Finally, the trio share updates on their Road to Level 80, a hilarious WhatsApp message, and of course, their #ShiniesOfTheWeek.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno & Malcolm Burgess.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have an extensive and fascinating conversation on football with Robert Wilson! This was a great conversation, not only if you are a fan of the sport.  We highly recommend you also check out the interview Robert did on Rev Left Radio. Be sure to also check out our past episodes on football, each of which featured Alexander Aviña: Football! Palestine, Copa América, & the Euros, The World Cup: Sport, Politics, History, and Propaganda, and Intelligence Briefing: The Beautiful Game Robert E. Wilson  is author of The Football Manifesto and The Supporters Trust League Manifesto. Check out Gaia Labs HERE. Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory  We also have a (free!) newsletter you can sign up for, and please note that Guerrilla History now is uploading on YouTube as well, so do us a favor, subscribe to the show and share some links from there so we can get helped out in the algorithms!!

Send us a textThis week,We break down one of the most chaotic updates in recent Pokémon GO history! The brand-new Weekly Challenges feature launched… and then promptly broke the game. From login loops to forced reinstalls, the feature was live for only a few short hours before Niantic pulled the plug. In true Incensed! fashion, the lads ask: What even were these challenges meant to be—and do we actually care if they come back?Then, the hosts tackle a massive news drop — the long-awaited Level 80 update! The Trainer Challenges from Level 71 to 80 have finally been revealed, and it turns out you'll only need 203 million XP to max out, but will have an eternity of tedious tasks. Is this an exciting new grind or an over-the-top challenge for the elite few? Expect honest takes, plenty of laughs, and some spicy opinions as they debate the future of Pokémon GO progression.Plus, Milo hosts “Play Your Dex Right: Left or Right Edition”, the returning fan-favourite guessing game with a twist. The crew also review Solosis Community Day, react to a wholesome WhatsApp voice message, and celebrate your #ShiniesOfTheWeek.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride & Joohno.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Send us a textThis week,We kick off with a full wrap-up of Mega Metagross Raid Day and the Steel Skyline event, sharing our highlights, catches & achievements. Did the final mega before Mewtwo live up to the hype?Then, it's time for The News Part 1, as Milo leads us into Halloween Part One and all the eerie, spooky fun it brings to Pokémon GO — from themed spawns to new event bonuses. Expect opinions, excitement, and a few hauntingly good puns.

Send us a textThis week,hosts Ian Waterfall, Masterful 27, and PoGoMiloUK are joined by special guest HanniMew for a jam-packed adventure through the latest happenings in Pokémon GO!We kick things off by Grilling the Guest, as Mark takes the lead in our trademark interview segment — getting to know HanniMew a little better with some fun, offbeat, and maybe even revealing questions

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full PGO Catchup, covering the Psychic Spectacular and the action-packed Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend. From spawns to shinies to standout raid moments, Mark, Milo and Ian share how they played, what worked, and where improvements could be made.In the first round of news, it's all about new events: the Harvest Festival and Dancing in the Moonlight both bring unique gameplay twists and spawns, while the announcement of Pokémon GO Tour 2026 in Los Angeles, Tainan & Global has us buzzing. Will we attend? What are we hoping for? We break it all down.Mark then hosts the ever-chaotic game Chasing The Tail, testing Pokédex knowledge in a Pokémon name style showdown. After that, the News Part 2 delivers all the details for Pokémon GO's October events, including Raids, Max Battles and Spotlight Hours. Expect some honest opinions on what excites us — and what doesn't.As always, we bring in your WhatsApp voice messages, followed by the fan-favourite Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride & Johno.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Last time we spoke about the beginning of the battle of Nanjing. As the relentless tide of war approached Nanjing in December 1937, fear gripped its residents. As atrocities unfolded in the countryside, civilians flocked toward safety zones, desperate for refuge. Under the command of General Tang Shengzhi, the Chinese forces prepared for a fierce defense, determined to hold their ground against the technologically superior invaders. Despite heavy losses and internal strife, hopes flickered among the defenders, fueled by the valor of their troops. Key positions like Old Tiger's Cave became battlegrounds, exemplifying the fierce resistance against the Japanese advance. On December 9, as artillery fire enveloped the city, a battle for the Gate of Enlightenment commenced. Both sides suffered grievously, with the Chinese soldiers fighting to the last, unwilling to yield an inch of their soil. Each assault from Japan met with relentless counterattacks, turning Nanjing into a symbol of perseverance amidst impending doom, as the siege marked a critical chapter in the conflict, foreshadowing the brutal events that would follow.   #167 The Battle of Nanjing 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. By mid-December, the landscape surrounding Nanjing was eerily quiet. The Japanese Army marched through what seemed to be desolate fields and mountains, but they were not truly empty. Civilians were scarce, with most having fled, but a few remained in their homes, hiding in cellars and barns, clinging to the hope that the war would bypass them. Meanwhile, thousands of Chinese soldiers, left behind and unable to keep pace with their units, still posed a significant danger to the Japanese forces. The Japanese Army had not truly conquered the territory east and south of Nanjing; they had merely passed through. Mopping-up operations became a top priority. Soldiers from the 16th Infantry Division, stationed near Purple Mountain, spent early December conducting these missions far from the city's walls. “Chinese stragglers may be hiding in this area, and they must be flushed out. Any small structure of no strategic value to the Japanese Army must be burned!” This command rang out to the division's soldiers as they spread across the countryside around Unicorn Gate. Soon, isolated fires began to illuminate the horizon, one for each home. Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division, who were not directly engaged in combat south of the Gate of Enlightenment, were also conducting similar mopping-up operations. On December 11 at noon, one squad received orders to investigate a suspicious farm building. Although it had been searched previously, movement inside prompted renewed caution. The Japanese entered carefully, moving from room to room. In the basement, they discovered eight Chinese soldiers who offered no resistance, immediately raising their hands in surrender. Bound together, they were brought outside. Using a few Chinese words supplemented by sign language, the Japanese gathered that the Chinese had been in the vicinity where one of their comrades had been killed days earlier. Unanimously, they decided the prisoners should be executed in front of their comrade's grave. Some of the older soldiers hesitated, reluctant to partake in the killings, leaving it to the younger ones to carry out the order. Soon, eight headless bodies lay sprawled before a solitary Japanese grave.  On the morning of December 11, the first soldiers of the 6th Japanese Infantry Division finally spotted the distant city wall of Nanjing. They had been engaged in fierce combat for nearly two days, attempting to dislodge the tenacious defenders of the Yuhuatai plateau, the elite soldiers of the 88th Division. In a desperate bid to maintain their foothold on Yuhuatai, the 88th Division deployed its reserved 528th Regiment along with a battalion of engineers. Despite their efforts, the regiment's ranks had been depleted, filled with inexperienced recruits, and their leadership nearly obliterated, limiting their effectiveness. Under the relentless assaults from the Japanese forces, their defenses began to falter almost immediately. Faced with the stiff resistance at the Gate of Enlightenment, the Japanese shifted their focus to the Chinese Gate on December 11. Japanese aircraft were summoned for tactical air support, forcing the 88th Division's defenders to retreat behind the wall. This withdrawal occurred swiftly and somewhat chaotically, allowing the Japanese to pursue closely. Before the Chinese could regroup, 300 Japanese soldiers had breached the wall. Only the mobilization of all available forces enabled the Chinese to push the attackers back outside. Meanwhile, the left flank of the 88th Division, stationed east of Chinese Gate, remained outside the wall. Here, they clashed with elements of the 9th Japanese Division but faced intense pressure and were compelled to fall back. By the end of the day, the Chinese division had shortened its defensive line, regrouping in front of the city wall. Plans for a nighttime counterattack were ultimately abandoned, as it became clear that the division's soldiers were too fatigued to mount an effective offensive. Overall, it proved to be a successful day for the Japanese 10th Army. Further south, the Kunisaki Detachment successfully crossed the Yangtze River at Cihu village, beginning their advance toward Pukou. Its special amphibious training made the detachment ideally suited for the operation, but its limited numbers, essentially a reinforced infantry regiment, raised concerns at field headquarters about whether it could accomplish the task alone. Prince Asaka proposed transporting part of the 13th Division across the Yangtze further north to sever the railway connecting Tianjin to Pukou, cutting off a potential retreat route for Chinese forces that had escaped Nanjing.  On December 11, Japanese artillery shells rained down relentlessly, targeting both the interior and exterior of Nanjing's city walls. Administrators of the Safety Zone were alarmed to witness several shells landing perilously close to its southern edge. In a bid to provide some semblance of security, American and foreign flags were raised around the zone's perimeter, though their protective influence against artillery fire from miles away was negligible. The leaders of the Safety Zone faced an unexpected dilemma: how to handle lawbreakers with the city courts now out of operation. That day, they encountered a thief caught in the act. As Rabe noted in his diary “We sentence the thief to death, then pardon him and reduce his punishment to 24 hours in jail, and ultimately, due to the absence of a jail, we simply let him go”. Refugees continued to pour in, with a total of 850 having found shelter at Ginling College. Vautrin and her colleagues began to feel that their initial estimate of 2,700 women and children seeking refuge on the campus was overly optimistic. They were soon proven wrong. On the banks of the Yangtze River, hundreds of injured soldiers and civilians were lining up to be ferried across to Pukou, where trains awaited to transport them further inland and away from danger. Many had been waiting for days without food. While ferries made continuous trips across the river to rescue as many as possible, the process was painfully slow. As of late December 10, approximately 1,500 wounded civilians remained stranded on the south bank of the Yangtze. The Japanese forces were confronted by a fiercely determined enemy composed largely of young soldiers from the Training Division. These soldiers had the advantage of having been stationed near Purple Mountain for several years, making them familiar with the terrain. Additionally, they were part of an elite unit, groomed not just in equipment and training but also instilled with a sense of nationalism rooted in Chiang Kai-shek's ideology. Li Xikai, the commander of the division's 3rd Regiment, had set up his command post directly in the path of the primary Japanese advance, yet his regiment continued to resist. Despite the fierce resistance, the Japanese gradually gained control over the Purple Mountain area. General Nakajima Kesago, commander of the 16th Division, visited an artillery observation post early in the day and was pleased to receive reports that his troops had captured two peaks of Purple Mountain and were poised to take the main peak.  Yet there loomed a problem on Nakajima's right flank. A widening gap was emerging between the 16th Division and the 13th Division, which had advanced along the southern bank of the Yangtze. There was a risk that Chinese forces could escape through this lightly guarded area. The 13th Division was stationed in the strategically important river port city of Zhenjiang, preparing to cross the Yangtze. The Central China Area Army ordered the 13th Division to mobilize three infantry battalions and one artillery battalion. This new formation, known as the Yamada Detachment after its commander, Yamada Senji, was tasked with remaining on the Yangtze's south bank and advancing westward to capture two Chinese fortresses on the river: Mt. Wulong and Mt. Mufu. This redeployment alleviated concerns about the gap, allowing the 16th Division to focus on the city wall. As the sun dipped towards the horizon, one Captain Akao Junzo prepared for what he believed would be his final assault. He had been ordered to seize a hill northeast of Sun Yat-sen Gate that overlooked the city entrance. His commander told him “The attack on Nanjing will likely be the last battle of this war, and I hope your company can be at the front when the enemy's lines are breached”. The hill was fortified with numerous machine gun positions, reinforced with mud, bricks, and tiles, and connected by an intricate network of trenches. Dense rows of barbed wire lay before the positions, designed to halt attackers and expose them to machine-gun fire. Additionally, the area was likely heavily mined, and Chinese soldiers maintained a high level of alertness. Akao knew this all too well; when he crawled forward and slightly lifted his head to survey the landscape, he triggered a hail of bullets, one of which grazed his helmet. Around late afternoon, four mountain guns from the regimental artillery began firing on the Chinese positions, sustaining the bombardment for over an hour. By 5:00 pm, as the winter sky darkened, Akao decided it was time to launch the attack. Expecting close-quarters combat, he instructed his men to carry only their rifles and small entrenchment tools. With the entire company poised to move, he dispatched a small group of soldiers ahead to cut openings in the barbed wire while receiving covering fire from the mountain guns and the rifles and machine guns of their comrades. The remainder of the company advanced with swords raised and bayonets fixed. As they approached within about 700 feet of the enemy positions, the artillery bombardment ceased as planned. The enemy, still reeling from the ferocity of the earlier assault, scrambled in a panic from their trenches, retreating in disarray. Akao and his fellow soldiers pressed forward, cutting down any opposition in their path. Seizing the momentum, Akao charged to occupy the hill that had been his target. He found it deserted upon his arrival and sent a triumphant message back to command, reporting that the objective had been achieved. However, the reply he received left him baffled: he was ordered to withdraw with his company and return to their lines. Apparently, the regimental command deemed the position too precarious. Sensing that a precious advantage was being squandered, Akao disregarded the order. Before his company could establish a defensive position on the hill, the Chinese launched a counterattack. Lying down, the Japanese soldiers returned fire while frantically digging into the earth to fortify their position. Gradually, they began to form a rudimentary perimeter at the summit. The fighting continued into the night. Exhausted from days without sleep, many soldiers rotated between guard duty and rest, dozing off intermittently in their shallow trenches, reassuring one another that everything would be alright before drifting back to sleep. They successfully repelled all attempts by the Chinese to reclaim the hill and were eventually relieved. On December 11, after leaving his capital, Chiang Kai-shek took time to reflect on everything that had happened in his diary. He reassured himself that his nationalist revolution would persist, regardless of whether he held Nanjing, “Temporary defeat can be turned into eventual victory.” Yet he did not fear so much the Japanese invasion itself, but rather how the weakening of his nationalist government might allow the Communists to rise. He wrote about how his nation was on the brink of becoming a second Spain. While foreign invasions were undoubtedly disastrous, they could eventually be overcome, if not immediately, then over years or decades. Sometimes, this could be achieved merely by absorbing the outmatched invader and assimilating them into Chinese society. In contrast, internal unrest posed a far more fundamental threat to the survival of any regime. As we have seen in this series, going back to the mid 19th century, was it the foreign empires of Britain, France and Russia that threatened to destroy the Qing dynasty, or was it the internal civil war brought on by the Taiping? As Chiang famously put it “the Japanese were a treatable disease of the skin. Communism however was a disease of the heart”. Chiang could accept a humiliating but rapid retreat from Nanjing. In his view, it would be far more difficult to recover from a bloody yet futile struggle for the city that might cost him what remained of his best troops. A prolonged defensive battle, he reasoned, would be a tragic waste and could shift the balance of power decisively in favor of the Communists. This new mindset was reflected in a telegram he sent late on December 11 to Tang Shengzhi: “If the situation becomes untenable, it is permissible to find the opportune moment to retreat to regroup in the rear in anticipation of future counterattacks.” On December 12, tankettes cautiously plunged into the Yuhuatai plateau. Unexpectedly the Chinese defenders abandoned their positions and rushed down the hillside toward Nanjing's walls. Upon discovering this, the Japanese tankettes opened fire on the retreating Chinese, cutting swathes through the masses and sending bodies tumbling down the slope. Some Japanese infantry caught up, joining in the slaughter and laughing boisterously as they reveled in the chaos. A tankette column escorted a group of engineers to the Nanjing wall and then drove east along the moat until they reached a large gate, flanked by two smaller openings, all securely shut. A chilling message, painted in blue, adorned the gate's surface. Written in Chinese characters, it conveyed a stark warning: “We Swear Revenge on the Enemy.” The wall itself loomed three stories high, but Japanese artillery was already targeting it, this was known as the Chinese Gate. Now that Yuhuatai was virtually in Japanese hands, capturing the gate had become the primary objective. At this location, the wall stood 70 feet tall, protected by a 100-foot moat to the outside. All bridges spanning the moat had been destroyed. The area around the gate was heavily defended, with approximately one machine gun positioned every 50 yards atop the wall. Inside, the gate was reinforced with a formidable barrier of sandbags. Chinese infantry armed with mortars and small arms could fire down on the Japanese attackers while others had established isolated positions in nearby buildings that had survived the “scorched earth” policy. Taking the gate and the heavily fortified southwestern corner of the wall was the responsibility of the 6th Division. The division was deploying its regiments: the 13th, the 47th, and the 23rd from east to west. The 45th Regiment, the final unit of the division, was tasked with skirting the western side of the wall and advancing northward, aiming for the Yangtze docks at Xiaguan. The soldiers of the division had already formed a rough understanding of the formidable defenses they were facing. During the night between December 11 and 12, they had advanced nearly to the wall, gathering intelligence to prepare for an assault at dawn. As planned, the assault commenced. Field artillery fired round after round at the gate, but the wall sustained minimal damage. A Japanese tank rolled up, firing point-blank at the gate but producing no visible effect. Next, it was the engineers' turn. A “dare-to-die” squad, equipped with long ladders, crept as close to the wall as possible without exposing themselves and then sprinted the final distance. The moment they broke into the open, a Chinese machine gun opened fire, cutting them down to the last man. At noon, three Japanese planes soared overhead, dropping bombs near a Chinese-held building outside the gate. The smoke from the resulting fire briefly obscured the area. Seizing the opportunity presented by the reduced visibility, a large group of Chinese soldiers holed up inside attempted to dash back to the wall. The Japanese spotted their movement instantly, and every soldier in the line opened fire. The fleeing Chinese were mowed down like ripe grass, collapsing in heaps.  Meanwhile the battle for the Gate of Enlightenment was drawing to a close. On the Chinese side of the wall, confusion reigned regarding the overall situation on December 12. Chen Yiding, brigade commander of the 87th Division, had been warned that heads would roll if the Gate of Enlightenment fell to the Japanese. Hearing the sounds of fierce fighting on the edges of Yuhuatai and seeing the smoke rise from numerous fires on Purple Mountain, he was left in the dark about their implications, surrounded by the fog of war. Chen's troops had finally managed to establish a telephone link to the rear, but by mid-afternoon, it was cut off, likely due to a stray artillery shell. After dark, Chen sent an officer to his left flank to make contact with the Chinese forces there. The report that followed was far from reassuring. A unit from Guangdong Province was abandoning its positions and retreating north, attempting to exit the capital through one of the gates in the city wall. The officer had attempted to inquire about their destination, but the retreating soldiers ignored him. With neighboring units evacuating autonomously, a significant gap was opening in the Chinese line atop the wall between the Gate of Enlightenment and Sun Yat-sen Gate. A frightening possibility emerged: the Japanese could walk right in across the undefended southeastern corner of the city wall and surround Chen Yiding's troops before they had a chance to withdraw. The situation was becoming untenable, a fact underscored by the artillery fire raining down on Chen's position. Despite this, retreat was not a simple decision for Chen and the other commanders of the 87th Division. They had been garrisoned in Nanjing before the war, and the city had become home to many of the soldiers. Shortly after midnight, Chen called a meeting with his senior officers. After considerable discussion, they concluded that they had no choice but to withdraw. Nonetheless, Chen insisted that everyone sign a document confirming their support for this decision, recognizing the potential danger of taking such a significant step without consensus. After all, his own life had been threatened if the situation deteriorated further. Soon after, the Chinese began to move out of their positions. The Japanese were initially unaware of the retreat; all they noticed during the night between December 12 and 13 was that the Chinese artillery fire began to grow increasingly distant. By 4:00 am it had stopped completely. The few remaining Chinese were quickly overwhelmed and killed. In the end, the gate, which had cost so many lives during the seemingly endless battle, was taken almost effortlessly by the Japanese. Soldiers of the 9th Division, stationed outside the wall, scrambled up the slope created by the previous days' shelling. Once at the top, they thrust their hands into the air, shouting “Banzai!” so loudly that they believed their families back home in Japan might hear them. Tears streamed down their faces as soldiers embraced and shook hands, reflecting on the friends they had lost throughout the months of fighting, from Shanghai to their current position. They reassured each other that their sacrifices had been worth it for this very moment. On December 12,  the slopes of Purple Mountain  were ablaze. Zhou Zhenqiang, commander of the Training Division's 1st Brigade, led his men in a desperate struggle to maintain control of the mountain's forested peaks. However, they were being overwhelmed by the better-equipped Japanese troops, and Zhou knew it was only a matter of time before he would have to relinquish his position. Zhou found himself unable to obtain any information from his superiors about the overall situation, despite repeated attempts to contact the Training Division's headquarters. He dispatched a runner, who returned a few hours later with disheartening news: the divisional commander had left late in the afternoon. Other reports indicated a general breakdown in command. The elite 88th Division was in disarray, and an entire division of Guangdong troops, that being the same force that had abandoned the wall near the Gate of Enlightenment, had been spotted marching out of the Gate of Great Peace, seemingly intent on returning home. With indications of collapse all around him, Zhou decided to execute an orderly withdrawal from Purple Mountain, leaving a small contingent behind to cover the retreat. His troops entered through the city wall at Sun Yat-sen Gate and marched in disciplined columns through the streets of Nanjing, where signs of imminent anarchy were evident. Chinese soldiers were scattered everywhere, speaking a cacophony of dialects, yet they appeared to lack any coherent command. Tang Shengzhi's grip on the situation was weakening. Meanwhile Japan's 13th Air Group had been busy with the final stages of the battle for Nanjing.  In the morning of December 12, after raiding Chinese positions at Sun Yat-sen Gate, they  received new orders. Intelligence indicated that Chinese ships, laden with troops, were moving up the Yangtze from Nanjing. Japanese infantry on the ground could only watch as this prize slipped through their fingers, and the army requested air support. All available planes at Changzhou, a mix of A4N fighters and Yokosuka B4Y bombers, totaling 24 aircraft, were assembled for the crucial mission. The day was clear, providing excellent visibility as the pilots headed toward the section of the Yangtze where they believed the vessels would be, based on reasonable assumptions about their speed. At 1:30 p.m., 28 nautical miles upriver from Nanjing, the pilots sighted four ships. Trusting their military intelligence, they saw no need for further identification. Initially, the B4Ys bombed the vessels from a considerable height. One bomb struck the lead ship, a military vessel, disabling its forward gun and snapping the foremast. Then, a first wave of six A4Ns dove down over the line of ships, attacking individually. In total, they dropped about 20 bombs. Several exploded close enough to the lead vessel to damage its hull and injure crew members on deck. A 30-caliber machine gun on board was manned, with gunners stripped to the waist firing at the Japanese planes but failing to score a hit. Several of the A4Ns strafed the ship with machine-gun fire. After 20 minutes of sustained bombing and strafing, the result was utter devastation. The lead vessel was stuck in mid-river, riddled with bullets, aflame, and listing to starboard. Two other ships were beached on the right bank, while another sat stranded on the left. Satisfied with their mission, the Japanese aviators broke off and returned to their temporary base. Upon their landing in Changzhou, instead of receiving accolades, the pilots were met with reprimands. Why hadn't they sunk all the vessels? They were ordered to return immediately to finish the job. Though they didn't find the original targets, they stumbled upon four other vessels closer to Nanjing. One aircraft dove toward the ships, releasing a 60-kilogram bomb that struck one vessel. As the pilot pulled up, he caught sight of the Union Jack on the hull and realized his mistake; he had inadvertently targeted neutral ships. The other pilots recognized the significance of the markings as well and withheld their bombs. The vessel was identified as the SS Wantung. Soon after, the Japanese pilots understood that the ships they had attacked earlier upriver from Nanjing were also Western; three of them were Standard Oil tankers. The last vessel, which had sustained the most damage, was the USS Panay, a lightly armed flat-bottomed gunboat,  tasked with protecting American lives and property along China's longest river. The Panay had been instrumental in evacuating American citizens from the war zone in November and December. On the day it was attacked, the Panay was carrying four American embassy personnel and ten American and foreign journalists to safety. The ship's doctor converted the engine room into a makeshift sick bay, treating a steady stream of injured personnel. By the end, he was tending to 45 patients. The soldiers and passengers were evacuated in two small boats to a nearby marshy island covered in reeds, where they hid, fearful of further strafing. From their hiding place, they watched as a Japanese powerboat filled with soldiers approached the Panay. After firing more volleys at the vessel, the soldiers boarded it, remaining for only five minutes before departing. The American flag still flew from the bow at that time. At 3:54 pm, the Panay rolled over to starboard and sank in seven to ten fathoms of water. Cold and frightened, the survivors waded through knee-deep mud to a nearby village, assisting those too severely wounded to walk.  Meanwhile back at Chinese Gate, the mutual slaughter continued into the afternoon of December 12. The Japanese made no significant progress, although their failure was not for lack of trying. The commanders of the 6th Division had strategically placed the boundary between the 13th and 47th Regiments exactly at the gate, encouraging both units to compete to be the first to seize the position. Yet, despite their efforts, it became clear that willpower alone was not enough to breach the Chinese defenses at Chinese Gate. In peacetime, Nanjing's city gates served as entry points into a bustling capital, but in wartime, they transformed into heavily fortified and nearly impregnable strongholds. Any Japanese officer hoping for a swift victory would soon be disappointed; by early afternoon, the situation at the gate had devolved into a stalemate. The section of the wall manned by the 47th Infantry Regiment, located east of the gate, also saw little meaningful movement as the day wore on. Japanese soldiers, pinned down by Chinese fire from atop the wall, could do little more than take pride in a symbolic triumph. A small group of soldiers had managed to reach the wall and place a ladder against it, but it fell nearly ten feet short of the top. One soldier skillfully scaled the last portion, gripping protruding bricks and crevices of the nearly vertical surface. The entire Japanese front watched him with bated breath. He reached the top and unfurled a Japanese flag, but it immediately drew intense Chinese fire, forcing him to duck for cover. Soon, he vanished from sight, raising concerns among his compatriots about his fate. Later, it was revealed that he had taken refuge in a depression in the wall, waiting out the battle. The real breakthrough of the day would occur west of the gate. The 23rd Regiment was deployed there with orders to capture sections of the wall near the southwestern corner. It became evident that the wall could not be scaled without first bringing up artillery to create gaps in its solid masonry. A significant portion of the divisional fire support, 36 small-caliber mountain guns, four 100mm howitzers, and four 150mm howitzers, was assigned to this section. Artillery observers were also sent to the 23rd Regiment's forward command post to coordinate with the infantry and assess the effects of the shelling. By mid-afternoon, the artillery bombardment had created a ravine-like hole in the wall large enough for an assault. The 23rd Regiment positioned its 2nd and 3rd Battalions at the front, with the 1st Battalion held in reserve. First, the engineers undertook the challenging task. As the assault commenced, the rest of the regiment provided covering fire to force the Chinese defenders to seek shelter while the engineers charged into the 70-foot-wide moat. Once a human chain formed, they held up ladders as a makeshift bridge, allowing a company from the 3rd Battalion to rush across and into the gap in the wall. As the batteries switched to close infantry support, they laid down a barrage around the breach to prevent Chinese interference as the attack entered its decisive phase. The Japanese soldiers scrambled up the rubble, created by the artillery fire, which rose several dozen feet high. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Japanese seized control of the southwestern segment of the wall. The Chinese launched several counterattacks to reclaim the position, but none were successful. This action ultimately sealed Nanjing's fate; beyond the wall, there was nothing left to save the ancient city and its inhabitants. As defeat appeared imminent, more and more civilians sought safety in foreign-controlled areas, though danger still loomed large. Bits of shrapnel narrowly missed Dr. Robert Wilson while he operated in the Safety Zone. Every square foot of John Rabe's property became filled with families, many camping in the open with their own blankets. Some sought refuge under his large swastika flag, believing that this would make the area especially “bomb-proof” given the growing friendship between Tokyo and Berlin; they assumed Japanese aviators would think twice before targeting a region seemingly under German protection. With just hours left before the Japanese Army was expected to gain control, the residents of Nanjing made their last preparations, prioritizing personal survival. The brutal behavior of Japanese troops in conquered territories fueled intense concern over the possible fate of injured soldiers who might fall into enemy hands. As Nanjing's last hours as a free city unfolded, it became imperative for local hospitals to evacuate as many wounded soldiers as possible across the Yangtze. On December 12, doctors found a motorboat stranded on the riverbank, having apparently broken down. They managed to repair it and ferried several hundred patients to safety throughout the day. Throughout December 12, the citizens of Nanjing were subjected to the unsettling cacophony of heavy shelling, mixed with the roar of bombers overhead. By evening, the entire horizon south of the city glowed with flames. The sound of fighting emanated from all directions, continuing long after sunset. However, in the middle of the night, activity began to wan. Every few minutes, the muffled thuds of shells could still be heard, though their origin was unclear. For the most part, an eerie silence prevailed, as if the city was holding its breath in anticipation of the final onslaught. Chiang Kai-shek had indicated he would understand if Tang chose to abandon the capital. However, on December 12, he reversed his stance, sending a telegram to Tang expressing optimism that the Nanjing garrison could hold out significantly longer. In his words “If you do not shy away from sacrifices, you will be able to hold high the banner of our nation and our army, and this could transform defeat into victory. If you can hold out one more day, you will add to the pride of the Chinese nation. If you can hold out for half a month or more, the domestic and international situation could see a substantial change.” Tang adopted a hardline approach toward any signs of defeatism among his troops. When he learned that General Sun Yuanliang, commander of the formerly elite 88th Division, was leading approximately 2,000 men from the Gate of Enlightenment to the dock area, Tang acted swiftly. He dispatched Song Xilian, the commanding general of the 36th Division, to halt the retreat. When the two units met, a fratricidal clash nearly occurred. Fortunately, the 88th Division agreed to return to the gate and continue fighting. Whatever Tang's plans, they were rendered irrelevant at 3:00 pm,  when he received another telegram from Chiang, this time ordering a full retreat. Rumors that the Chinese Army had started evacuating Nanjing triggerec panic among many units. Thousands abandoned their positions and joined the throngs of soldiers and civilians moving slowly down the city's main avenues. The crowd seemed to have collectively decided that getting a boat out of Nanjing was the best option, and by late afternoon, a solid mass of humanity stretched for miles through the city toward the dock areas at Xiaguan. To reach Xiaguan, everyone had to pass through Yijiang Gate. This relatively modern structure had served as the main entry point for visitors arriving in Nanjing by boat in recent decades and now only half of the main entrance was open. A crowd of that size trying to get through such a narrow bottleneck was a recipe for disaster. Those unfortunate enough to be right at the front felt the crushing pressure of tens of thousands of individuals pushing from behind. In that densely packed throng, stumbling and falling to the ground was akin to a death sentence; anyone who went down was inevitably crushed by the oncoming waves of terrified civilians and soldiers. As chaos erupted, discipline evaporated entirely. Officers lost control over their men, leading to infighting among the soldiers. Pushing and shoving escalated into fistfights, and trucks drove directly into the mass of people to force their way through. Tanks, emitting sounds akin to prehistoric beasts, rolled through the mob, crushing many under their weight. Amid the madness, some soldiers, driven by frustration over the lack of movement, began shooting into the crowd at random. To relieve the pressure at Yijiang Gate, some units were ordered to exit Nanjing via the Gate of Great Peace at the northeastern corner of the city wall. Upon arrival, they found the entrance nearly sealed shut. Thick walls of sandbags had been erected around it, leaving only a narrow opening through which one person could pass at a time. Massive crowds fought among themselves to get through; even under perfect order and discipline, it would have taken the entire night and most of the following day for everyone to pass. In the midst of the frantic chaos, it could take a week or more. During the night of the 12th, a select group of Japanese soldiers, chosen for the offensive, stripped their equipment down to the bare essentials: rifles, bayonets, and helmets. They avoided any gear that could produce a metallic noise, alerting the Chinese defenders to their approach. Stealthily, they moved up to the wall, carrying bamboo ladders tied together in threes for added height. Ascending the rungs, they ensured not to make a sound that could betray their position to an alert Chinese sentry. Everything hinged on remaining undetected; even a couple of hand grenades tossed down the wall could halt the attack in its tracks. Reaching the top without being noticed, the soldiers quickly fanned out. Chinese soldiers stationed on the wall saw the swift dark figures and opened fire, but it was too late to thwart the assault. A brief fight ensued; most Japanese soldiers were too close to use their rifles and immediately resorted to their bayonets. The stunned defenders were pushed back, and the successful assault team established a perimeter, awaiting reinforcements from outside the wall. They didn't have to wait long. A massive assault along the length of the 6th Division's front line commenced at dawn on December 13. Japanese artillery concentrated its fire on a narrow section of the city wall, progressively working its way from the bottom up. Gradually, the shells formed a slope of debris that soldiers could use to scale the wall. A short air raid was executed, and after the planes had weakened the remaining resistance, a group of soldiers rushed up the slope. While their comrades provided covering fire, they climbed the last stretch, rolling down a rope ladder. Within minutes, 40 other Japanese soldiers had joined them. By 10:30 am, the Rising Sun flag was flying over the wall. The Japanese invaders were met with a horrific sight at the top of the wall. Beyond lay the grim aftermath of days of shelling. Some houses were leveled, while others burned. The ground was littered with bodies, some decapitated or disemboweled, and pools of blood surrounded them. As Chiang Kai-shek's order to abandon the city gradually filtered down to the troops manning the wall around Nanjing, things began to move rapidly.  By late morning on December 13, all the major entry points into the city had fallen to the Japanese. These included Chinese Gate in the southwest, the Gate of Enlightenment in the south, and Sun Yat-sen Gate in the east. The first thing that struck the Japanese soldiers upon ascending the wall was how starkly different it was from their expectations. They had anticipated a bustling city teeming with people, but instead, the area adjacent to the wall was characterized by farm plots, resembling countryside more than an urban center. The second notable observation was the complete absence of inhabitants. Cautiously, the Japanese soldiers entered the city they had just conquered, their bayonets fixed and rifles at the ready. Yet, surprisingly, very few shots were fired. After weeks of fearing death and injury, once the immediate danger receded, a certain stupor settled in. For most civilians in Nanjing, their initial encounter with the city's new rulers was uneventful. It took several hours for the Japanese to move from the wall into the urban parts of the capital. It was not until around noon that residents noticed the first groups of Japanese soldiers marching down the streets in clusters of six to twelve men. Initially, many met the conquerors with relief, hoping they would be treated fairly. Their optimism was bolstered by Japanese planes dropping leaflets over the city, reassuring residents of humane treatment. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On December 9, fierce battles erupted, especially at the Gate of Enlightenment. Despite heavy fighting, the Chinese showed remarkable resilience, turning Nanjing into a symbol of determination. However, the tide shifted as overwhelming Japanese artillery and tactics began to breach defenses. By December 13, as chaos engulfed the city, the invaders claimed victory, but not without significant loss. Civilians, caught amid the destruction, clung to hope amid despair.

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