Podcasts about Saratoga

Intro Song –  5- Janiva Magness, “Hitting On Nothing (feat. Jesse Dayton)”, Back For Me 

First Set -
 13- Frank Bey, “Blues in the Pocket'”, Peace
 12- Mitch Ryder, “One Monkey”, With Love
 11- Giles Robson & John Primer, “Bad Boy”, Ten Chicago Blues Classics 

 Second Set -
 10- Heavydrunk And Watermelon Slim, “Little Bighorn”, Bluesland Theme Park
 9- Eddie 9V, “Saratoga”, Saratoga 8- The Bob Lanza Blues Band, “Honey Hush”, Breadman's Blues Third Set - 7- Will Wilde, “Wild Man”, Blues Is Still Alive
 6- Papa Chubby (w/ Kingfish), “Big Legged Woman”, I Love Freddie King 5- Janiva above 4- Kid Ramos, “I'm Working On A Building”, Stranger Things Happening 

Fourth Set - 3- Jimmy Vivino, “Gonna Be 2 Of Those Days”, Gonna Be 2 Of Those Days 
2- Bob Corritore and Friends, “Twenty Room House”, Doin' The Shout, w/ John Primer 
1- Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, “Can't Catch A Break”, Closer To The Bone

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report's America's Founding Series, discover why Thaddeus Kosciuszko has been called “the purest son of liberty,” and how this remarkable Polish patriot played a pivotal role in shaping America's Revolution. From his daring arrival in the colonies without letters of introduction to his ingenious fortifications at Saratoga and West Point, Kosciuszko embodied the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality.  Episode Highlights: Gain insight into Kosciuszko's extraordinary engineering feats and how they influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Explore his powerful relationship with America's founders, including Thomas Jefferson, and the ideals they shared. Uncover his unwavering belief in liberty and the cause for independence.

Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, Serial Killer Support Group, about a woman who infiltrates a group for serial killers to avenge her sister's death.

This week's Book Picks come from Mike Hare of Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga, NY and Manchester, VT.

“You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John MaxwellToday, we're diving into something that's been all over the internet lately: morning routines.You've probably seen the viral video of fitness influencer Ashton Hall—his over-the-top routine with mouth tape, banana peels, and dunking his face in a bowl of Saratoga spring water. But let's be real: comparing yourself to that kind of parody-level routine is a recipe for failure.Here's why...Onward,JamesPS —⁠⁠⁠ Join 19K+ other subscribers enjoying exclusive free content on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textWhat's up world?! You're favorite guys are back in the booth to bring you all the current shenanigans in your back yard and from around the world. Happy belated April Fool's Day, how did you enjoy it? What was the best prank you've ever seen or participated in? On this week of DEI cancellations, University of Michigan enters the chat. From the Saratoga water files, no we're not dipping our faces in, but we are talking about the most expensive bottle of water. Hey, don't forget, inflation is still a thing, for regular maintenance how much should an average haircut run you? Hope y'all are paying attention, we dropped free game on where you can find some riches in the sea. Plenty of more topics to tickle your fancy, so pour up your favorite drink and tune in. As an added bonus, this was a heavy music drop week so check out the recommendations. Support the show

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – In-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load' with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the latest exercise trend known as 'Rucking,' to the joy of Jenn aka ‘That Good News Girl,' who has gone mega viral for sharing fun, uplifting news every day, and MORE…PLUS – Thoughts on an particularly nasty outbreak of Norovirus aboard the ‘Queen Mary 2' luxury cruise ship - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – In-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load' with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the latest exercise trend known as 'Rucking,' to the joy of Jenn aka ‘That Good News Girl,' who has gone mega viral for sharing fun, uplifting news every day, and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

In this episode, we explore the power of storytelling in driving successful product launches and show you how to implement the same strategies used by top brands without the hefty price tag. We break down real-life examples from companies like Rhode, Range Rover, and Saratoga to give you insights on how to elevate your content and add real value. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to drop a comment!As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.--------------------WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex?Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcastOR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com--------------------WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head tohttps://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1NEWSLETTER:For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed atwww.marketingexamined.com--------------------Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IGwww.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atxwww.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the local Hands Off protest on Saturday, April 5. Then, Benno Greene talks with Black Lives Matter activist Lexis Figuereo about a march on Palestine and immigrant rights in Saratoga on March 27. Later on for Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks with Albany Sheriff Craig Apple about his 38-year work with the Sheriff's Department. After that, Raneem Afifi talks about Journalism & Democracy with Susan Arbetter, the host of Spectrum's Capitol Tonight show. Finally, Kathleen Beaudoin asks SUNY Adirondack's Professor Kathleen McCoy about her experience of being a feminist poet.

Last week, a video featuring Saratoga water went viral - and the brand's response, or lack thereof, got the ecom and marketing twitter world into a frenzy, with people calling them out for wasting a massive viral moment. We break down what we would've done as Saratoga's CMO: how to respond to earned media moments, what brands should consider in viral situations, and how to quickly activate organic social and creator partnerships.We also get into Meta's Andromeda engine - the machine learning upgrade powering Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns. We break down what it actually does, how it's reshaping campaign structure and creative distribution, and whether it's delivering better results in the accounts we manage.Lastly, we dive into AI-generated ad creative: what's possible today, what's coming fast, and how it's already changing how marketing teams work - from research and creative briefs to production speed and creative volume. If you have a question for the MOperators Hotline, click the link to be in with a chance of it being discussed on the show: https://forms.gle/1W7nKoNK5Zakm1Xv600:00 Introduction02:53 Viral Morning Routine: The Ashton Hall Phenomenon05:56 Saratoga Water's Missed Opportunity08:49 Marketing Strategies in Response to Viral Moments12:11 Meta's Andromeda: Enhancements in Ad Performance15:04 Ad Campaign Structures and Performance Metrics37:37 The Evolution of Ad Distribution44:12 Innovations in E-commerce and Meta Shops47:13 AI in Creative Production57:03 The Future of Brand Marketing Strategies01:01:12 Emerging Trends in Organic Social MediaOperators Exclusive Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/9operators/shared_invite/zt-2tdfu426r-TepSHJP~evAyDfR29U2qUw Powered by:Motion.⁠⁠⁠https://motionapp.com/pricing?utm_source=marketing-operators-podcast&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=march-2024-ad-reads⁠⁠⁠https://motionapp.com/creative-trendsPrescient AI.⁠⁠⁠https://www.prescientai.com/operatorsRichpanel.⁠⁠⁠https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescAftersell.https://www.aftersell.com/operatorsHaus.http://Haus.io/operatorsSubscribe to the 9 Operators Podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Operators9Subscribe to the Finance Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceOperatorsFOPSSign up to the 9 Operators newsletter here: https://9operators.com/

Ice, a bowl, a banana peel, and Saratoga bottles are necessary for this episode. Be warned, there is a possibility for a 4 minute pool dive as well. What's up everyone, we hope you are all well. Tune in to another episode of UnTitled.UnEdited, we of course are talking about these daily routine videos, gotta better ourselves right? We talked about France wanting the Statue of Liberty back, we spoke about Marvin Sapp holding folks hostage for that munyan, even that people are now using ChatGPT for all their needs now. Hope you finds some laughs in this one!

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews military historian John Maass about his book "From Trenton to Yorktown: The Five Decisive Turning Points of the American Revolution." Maass, who works at the National Army Museum, discusses why he selected these specific turning points and how they altered the trajectory of the war. The conversation explores Washington's desperate gamble at Trenton when his army was at its lowest point, the truth behind the Valley Forge mythology, the critical importance of the Saratoga victory in securing French support, and how British strategic errors and logistical failures contributed to their ultimate defeat. Maass provides fresh insights into how these key moments secured American independence while highlighting the shared British-American history before the revolution. Links "From Trenton to Yorktown" book (Osprey Publishing) - Amazon "From Trenton to Yorktown" book (Osprey Publishing) - Bookshop.org National Museum of the US Army website and programs National Army Museum Events Join the Friends of Anglotopia Club to Get Early Podcast Access Key Takeaways Maass defines turning points as "battles, campaigns, seizures, and other military events that are decisive and result in significant change that alters the trajectory of the conflict toward the war's outcome." Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton, though involving relatively small forces, were crucial when the Continental Army was at its lowest point and restored morale. Valley Forge wasn't just about Baron von Steuben's training—it was where Washington solidified his political position, improved relations with Congress, and created a more disciplined army. The Saratoga campaign's British failure resulted from divided command structures and severe logistical challenges in North American terrain. The French alliance after Saratoga was essential for American victory, particularly the French Navy's contribution which culminated in the Battle of the Capes before Yorktown. British strategic mistakes included dividing their forces, underestimating American resolve, and prioritizing the West Indies over the American colonies after French involvement. Sound Bites "I wanted to do something interpretive that kind of pulled together a lot of existing scholarship… and that was, I intended it to be provocative in that I wanted to literally provoke discussion." "When Washington decided a few days before Christmas that he was going to cross the Delaware River with his army… he was arguably at the lowest point in the war, professionally himself, but also militarily." "Washington knew that his army was the embodiment of the cause of independence. It wasn't Congress. It wasn't some mythical 'the people.' It wasn't the spirit of '76, but the revolution really was alive, not well, in his army." "Up until Valley Forge, he was definitely the general. And I think after that, he was also the commander in chief." "I don't think the outcome would have been favorable if there was no French intervention at all, period, end of story." "Really the most important moment in the entire Yorktown campaign… was the British and French naval battle off the coast of the mouth of the Chesapeake called the Battle of the Capes… the most important naval battle in early American history. And not a single American was involved in it." Chapters 00:00 Diverging Histories: The American and British Connection 01:42 The Role of the National Army Museum 03:57 Inspiration Behind the Book 08:06 Defining Turning Points in the Revolutionary War 10:37 The Significance of Trenton and Princeton 19:13 Myths of Valley Forge: Reality vs. Narrative 28:08 The Political Maneuvering at Valley Forge 32:04 British Strategic Mistakes in the War 35:42 Logistics and Supply Issues in Key Battles 40:22 The Crucial Role of the French Navy 46:00 British Strategic Errors and Missed Opportunities 53:00 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video

On this week's episode, Brandon Tanguma and Dominic Hobson discuss:Dominic signed an NDAMLB Opening Week w/TylerSan Antonio Spurs UpdateNFL NewsMr. X & JRo's Questions of the WeekSporcleHave a question? Send it to CurveballandCS@gmail.comFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/CurveballsandCS

Before March bids us farewell, the guys weigh in on some of the sports madness the month has brought us and we aren't just talking about the NCAA tournament- we get into it all with a lot of laughs, heated debates and bold takes. From legend rivalries to the back forth of Stephen A and Lebron to social media craziness to Bronny's career to NCAA women's basketball this year vs last- Ryan, Fred, and Channing are breaking down the biggest storylines- unfiltered and without hesitation. Reacting directly to Lebron's interview on Pat McAfee, Ryan believes the conversation was full of so many nuggets about sports, life and family but Channing says none of that matters to him when considering if Bronny deserves to be in the NBA while Ryan and Fred offer a more measured take. The guys discuss the fallout of how far it's gotten with Stephen A and how the saga is very personal and no longer just about basketball. As the conversation shifts to Bronny James, LeBron's parenting, all three guys can relate to wanting to protect your family and also on creating the most opportunity for your children through doors you can help open for them. Channing and Fred discuss what is the best ways to set up your children for success and stability while Ryan says providing an example is the best way to show them the way personally, professionally and respectfully by passing down values and sharing traits to help deal with the pros and cons faced. As parents, how do we phrase therapy, especially for young people, as a positive action vs "something must be wrong"? Also making headlines is the viral exchange between NFL All Pro Asante Samuel and Deion Sanders- the guys try to make sense of the conversation and why one side would even challenge the other in this skill level debate as Ryan, Channing and Fred are very blunt on their response to the two's war of words. The fellas dive into the viral phenomenon of Ashton Hall's morning routine, debating whether his banana peel and Saratoga water content is motivational or just another influencer trend. Ryan offers up his own experiences of comparing one's everyday grind to someone else's highlight reel as everyone's struggles and circumstances are different. Fred emphasizes perspective, importance of staying authentic and not allowing the highs of success change the course while Channing says he never will stray from who he is to appease public perception. And of course, it wouldn't be March without some hoops talk, the unfortunate outcome for JuJu Watkins to praising Hailey Van Lith's vulnerability to this year's NCAA tournament to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese forever impacting women's sports but did we take for granted the competition Caitlin and Angel created? Listen to what the guys say as they dive into that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covino & Rich have too much fun with their Old-School baseball topic! They take a ton of calls & play 'ON THE ROAD AGAIN." Who's your favorite crazy MLB player, Canseco or Dykstra? The guys monitor their baseball teams & there's some Dodger gold. Plus, dunk your face in Saratoga water!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R argue that MLB has the best opening of any sport! Rich has a dumb but fun hypothetical about Stephen A. versus LeBron! 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS' pays tribute to your MLB heroes! Who's your favorite crazy baseball player, Canseco or Dykstra? The guys monitor their baseball teams & there's some Dodger gold. Plus, dunk your face in Saratoga water!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, and Kyle Scarlett to talk the Miami Heat's WE ARE SO BACK WIN against the Atlanta Hawks • G does the Saratoga routine • A 31-3 RUN????? • Heat defensive boost • Davion is a new lifer And more!

All you need to start your morning routine is a pen and notebook, bananas, a big bowl of ice, and 30 bottles of Saratoga…… and the ability to stay in the air four minutes at a time lol

A gym-fluencer did a 3:52am sparkling ice facial… and Saratoga Water's stock jumped 6%.Sesame Street is facing 3 major threats… Bluey, Cocomelon, and Ms. Rachel.The Atlantic's journalist shared more screenshots… but we got curious about the chat app, Signal.Plus, one movie Director spent $11M of Netflix's budget on Ferraris, mattresses, & crypto…$PRMB $WBD $NFLXWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Goldfish Crackers

In this edition of Saratoga Trend Water, Jack and Miles discuss Subway's new Footlong Doritos Nachos, DisneyCrats blaming the left for Snow White's failure, Trump's new voter suppression executive order just dropped, scalpers selling free DMV appointments and much more! Subway's New Footlong Doritos Nachos Look Like 12 Inches Of Disappointment Disney's Snow White Fiasco: Death Threats and Zegler's Social Media Guru Trump’s New Executive Order Is an “Astonishing and Unprecedented Voter Suppression” Effort – Mother Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the year when we lower Steve into a pig trough, talk Severance, and discuss a random viral video literally MOMENTS before it expires. This is the problem with talking about memes on a podcast that goes up days later. Even if we wake up at 4:23, dive into a pool, drown our faces in ice water, and then finish working out by 4:25, we've already missed the meme's window of relevance. Whatever. What's new. Drink your water and keep up the hustle. Music/SFX: If you like our sounds, sign up for ONE FREE MONTH on us at Epidemic Sound! Over 30,000 songs: http://share.epidemicsound.com/n96pc Follow The Valleyfolk across the digital globe: http://twitter.com/TheValleyfolk http://instagram.com/TheValleyfolk http://facebook.com/TheValleyfolk Follow the group on their personal socials: Joe Bereta: http://twitter.com/JoeBereta http://instagram.com/joebereta Elliott Morgan: http://twitter.com/elliottcmorgan http://instagram.com/elliottmorgan Steve Zaragoza: http://twitter.com/stevezaragoza http://instagram.com/stevezaragoza Kevin Plachy: https://twitter.com/pakkap_ https://www.instagram.com/pakkap The only reason people do that crap is so other people can see them do it. We desire the desire of the other, particularly the Big Other. Why don't you stop waking up early and "grinding" and instead pick up some Lacan or Gebser or Jung and try "reading." Or not, whatever, what do I know. These influencers are fit as heck. That dude from that video could snap me like a soggy twig, so whom am I to spit out thinly veiled jealousy in the form of intellectual dazzling? That said, I may be operating alongside a strand of jealousy but that strand does not cancel out the patchwork quilt of dorkiness that subsumes these consumerist, capitalist losers into a malaise of never-ending performance, these marionette dolls for corporations and icons for the dim-witted. No one reads these diatribes, anyway. I could say anything I want down here. The description of these podcasts is my oyster. And I am a pearl. Pearl Buck. The Good Earth. Full circle. May we all walk each other home.

sponsored by Mother Earth Wellness, promo code "ambition" 10% off your order https://motherearthri.comsponsored by Lil Rhody Riot https://www.lilrhodylaughriot.com/Drake's DROPPING A Heater! Morning Routine Meme, Severance Finale | Club Ambition Podcast Episode 180 (Live At Mother Earth) #drake #clubambition #livestream #morningroutine- Welcome BACK, Interview Dispensary CEO 0:00- Playboi Carti goes #1 24:30- Kanye drops Bully nobody cares 31:30- Drake's Nokia video coming Friday 37:15- Drake teasing new music 45:55- viral meme of Ashton Hall getting ready, Saratoga water bottle 1:00:38- Breakfast Club beef 1:08:30- Hip Hop police active, Big U, Sauce Walka, Yella Beezy, Fivio 1:15:40- Pyramids beneath them revealed 1:23:20- Severance finale controversy 1:28:50- RI Local news 1:33:28

On Saturday, April 5, groups such as Indivisible are helping to organize more than 600 "Hands Off" protests around the county, telling Trump, Musk and cohorts to keep their hands off people's health care, data, jobs, and services. Prof. Steven Leibo, Professor Emeritus of International History and Politics at Russel Sage College, joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the constitutional crisis presented by the actions of President Trump. In Albany, a rally will take place at 11 AM outside the Egg in Albany, with a rally at 2 at Schenectady CIty Hall. Other events in Saratoga, Saugerties, Pittsfield, Bennington. (Prof. Leibo's documentary on how the Vietnam War played out in the Capital District. https://stevenleibo.com/other-writings/from-albany-to-saigon-vietnam-the-capital-region/)

The main character who took over everyone's timeline this weekend, a recap of our Weekends in Fun, Trump pissed off about a Colorado portrait, Tiger hard launches his girlfriend, and a recap of White Lotus Season 3 Episode 6. Enjoy a free one-week trial on Patreon for additional weekly episodes: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Watch all of our full episodes on our new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/circlingback  Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop  (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter (11:30) Recapping This Weekend in Fun (26:08) Morning Routine Main Character (44:20) Trump Not Happy (48:40) Tiger Woods Hard Launch (56:50) Dillon Has a Show Rec (1:01:38) White Lotus S3E6 Support This Episode's Sponsors Lucy: www.lucy.co/steam (STEAM for 20% off)  Rocket Money: www.rocketmoney.com/circling  Rhoback: www.rhoback.com (WASHED20 for 20% off) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MUSIC When Godsmack started their European tour Saturday night in Sofia, Bulgaria, fans saw a very different lineup than the one that was last on stage back in October.   Lots of Coming out of the Woodwork in rock this week: KISS are plotting a return to the stage just about two years after their farewell show.   Dave Grohl plays drums on Jack Black's new song "I Feel Alive" from the soundtrack to A Minecraft Movie. Check it out on YouTube. The film and soundtrack are both due on April 4th.   David Lee Roth has now added a second show in 2025, playing the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California on September 12th.   After becoming one of the last living members of The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir isn't fighting mortality.   Billy Ray Cyrus just released a new song called "Ask" featuring Ben Burgess and Brandon Manley.  So far the reaction to the song has not been that great.     TV Last Friday was the season finale for "Severance", and luckily, it has been renewed for a third season Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night. Chet Hanks recently emphasized the importance of sobriety in his life, stating, "If I wasn't sober, none of these opportunities would even be possible." Joe Gatto from "Impractical Jokers" is being accused of sexual misconduct by two women.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Snow White is off to an underwhelming start at the box office.   MISC Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam are engaged!   AND FINALLY Ralph Macchio says he's had talks with writers about a possible "My Cousin Vinny" sequel.  Macchio played Bill Gambini, a college student wrongly accused of murder and defended by Pesci's Vinny Gambini in the 1992 comedy.   AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One-on-one pod today, Chris is in New York, and TJ is home in Glendale. We chat about local eatery "Muffin Can Stop Us," dining rules from The Financial Times, clarinetist stickman Artie Shaw, TJ bought a gavel for his wife, we analyze the emerging "pink collar" workers, Ashton Hall has taken over the world, Saratoga sales spikes, George Foreman Grill sales figures, Channing Tatum will no longer play fat roles, the Pop Tart and Toaster Strudel battle it out for breakfast supremacy, and we dive deep into the new Morgan Wallen single. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Pitstop Fracas. where we review the Chinese Grand Prix. This week's panel consisted of; Richard Mahad Chris We spoke about; Sprint Quali + Race McLaren Masterclass RB/Lawson dilemma Ferrari + Alpine DSQ And much more Follow us on Twitter/X, Instagram and TikTok - @pitstopfracas Join our Discord Community - discord.gg/kYjQGhy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews military historian John Maass about his book "From Trenton to Yorktown: The Five Decisive Turning Points of the American Revolution." Maass, who works at the National Army Museum, discusses why he selected these specific turning points and how they altered the trajectory of the war. The conversation explores Washington's desperate gamble at Trenton when his army was at its lowest point, the truth behind the Valley Forge mythology, the critical importance of the Saratoga victory in securing French support, and how British strategic errors and logistical failures contributed to their ultimate defeat. Maass provides fresh insights into how these key moments secured American independence while highlighting the shared British-American history before the revolution. Links "From Trenton to Yorktown" book (Osprey Publishing) - Amazon "From Trenton to Yorktown" book (Osprey Publishing) - Bookshop.org National Museum of the US Army website and programs National Army Museum Events Join the Friends of Anglotopia Club to Get Early Podcast Access Key Takeaways Maass defines turning points as "battles, campaigns, seizures, and other military events that are decisive and result in significant change that alters the trajectory of the conflict toward the war's outcome." Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton, though involving relatively small forces, were crucial when the Continental Army was at its lowest point and restored morale. Valley Forge wasn't just about Baron von Steuben's training—it was where Washington solidified his political position, improved relations with Congress, and created a more disciplined army. The Saratoga campaign's British failure resulted from divided command structures and severe logistical challenges in North American terrain. The French alliance after Saratoga was essential for American victory, particularly the French Navy's contribution which culminated in the Battle of the Capes before Yorktown. British strategic mistakes included dividing their forces, underestimating American resolve, and prioritizing the West Indies over the American colonies after French involvement. Sound Bites "I wanted to do something interpretive that kind of pulled together a lot of existing scholarship… and that was, I intended it to be provocative in that I wanted to literally provoke discussion." "When Washington decided a few days before Christmas that he was going to cross the Delaware River with his army… he was arguably at the lowest point in the war, professionally himself, but also militarily." "Washington knew that his army was the embodiment of the cause of independence. It wasn't Congress. It wasn't some mythical 'the people.' It wasn't the spirit of '76, but the revolution really was alive, not well, in his army." "Up until Valley Forge, he was definitely the general. And I think after that, he was also the commander in chief." "I don't think the outcome would have been favorable if there was no French intervention at all, period, end of story." "Really the most important moment in the entire Yorktown campaign… was the British and French naval battle off the coast of the mouth of the Chesapeake called the Battle of the Capes… the most important naval battle in early American history. And not a single American was involved in it." Chapters 00:00 Diverging Histories: The American and British Connection 01:42 The Role of the National Army Museum 03:57 Inspiration Behind the Book 08:06 Defining Turning Points in the Revolutionary War 10:37 The Significance of Trenton and Princeton 19:13 Myths of Valley Forge: Reality vs. Narrative 28:08 The Political Maneuvering at Valley Forge 32:04 British Strategic Mistakes in the War 35:42 Logistics and Supply Issues in Key Battles 40:22 The Crucial Role of the French Navy 46:00 British Strategic Errors and Missed Opportunities 53:00 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4

After a series of military defeats over the winter of 1776–1777, British military leaders developed a bold plan to gain control of the Hudson River and divide New England from the rest of the colonies. Three armies would converge on Albany: one under Lieutenant General John Burgoyne moving south from Quebec, one under General William Howe moving north from New York City, and a third under Lieutenant Colonel Barrimore St. Leger cutting east from Lake Ontario along the Mohawk River Fort Stanwix lay directly on the path of St. Leger's force, making it a key defensive position for the Continental Army. By delaying St. Leger's troops and forcing a retreat, the garrison's stand at Fort Stanwix contributed to Burgoyne's surrender at the Battles of Saratoga a month later, a major turning point in the course of the war. To look at this battle, we are joined by today’s guest William Kidder, author of Defending Fort Stanwix: A Story of the New York Frontier in the American Revolution. He offers an account of life in and around the fort in the months leading up to the siege, detailing the lives of soldiers and their families, civilians, and the Haudenosaunee peoples with a focus on both the mundane aspects of military life and the courageous actions that earned distinction. We discuss the stories of local men and women, both white and Indian, who helped with the fort's defense before, during, and after the siege and showcases an overlooked story of bravery and cooperation on New York's frontier during the American Revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Trevor this episode is Saratoga Schaefer, the debut author of Serial Killer Support Group, available from Crooked Lane Books on March 18! Together, they talk about the book's serial killer surprises, about how the book posits ideas about the American justice system, about our cultural fascination with true crime and serial killers, and about who we tend to overlook in addressing instances of violent crime. You can help support Saratoga Schaefer by following them on saratogaschaefer.com and by borrowing Serial Killer Support Group from your local library or buying the novel from your favorite book retailer. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debut author Saratoga Schaefer, originally from Brooklyn and named after Saratoga Springs, will have a book launch event at Northshire Bookstore in the Spa City on March 19th for their adult thriller, “Serial Killer Support Group.” The novel is about a woman who infiltrates a serial killer support group to track down her sister's murderer.

Intro Song –  3 - Bob Corritore w/ Bobby Rush, “I've Got Three Problems”, Doin' The Shout!

 First Set -
 13- Ollee Owens, “Love You Better”, Nowhere To Hide
 12- Ed Alstrom, “Fruitcake”, Flee Though None Pursue 
11- Big Al & The Heavyweights, “Tired Of Waiting”, Blues Power
 10- Gile Robson & John Primer, “Bad Boy”, Ten Chicago Blues Classics 
9- Shemekia Copeland, “Tough Mother”, Blame It On Eve

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 8- Tomislav Goluban & Crooked Eye Tommy, “Life Is Good”, Nashville Road 
 7- Frank Bey, “That's What Love Will Make You Do”, Peace, w/ The Anthony Paul Soul Orchestra
6- Eddie 9V, “Red River”, Saratoga 5- Ronnie Baker Brooks, “My Boo”, Blues In My DNA Third Set -
 4- Heavydrunk & Watermelon Slim, “New Wine”, Bluesland Theme Park 
3- Played at Start!
 2- Jimmy Vivino, “Gonna Be Two Of Those Days”, Gonna Be Two Of Those Days 
1- Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, “She Moves Me”, Closer To The Bone


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Author Larry Kidder joins us to discuss his latest book Defending Fort Stanwix, a fort on the western frontier of New York that contributed to the ultimate surrender of the British Army at Saratoga in 1777. Kidder discusses the siege, the related battle of Oriskany and why these events were so consequential to the war. If you would like to participate live in future events, please be sure to join my mailing list, or join as a member of the American Revolution Podcast on Patreon. Book: Defending Fort Stanwix, by William "Larry" Kidder. Other books by Kidder: The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man: Jacob Francis: 1754-1836, 2021 Ten Crucial Days: Washington's Vision for Victory Unfolds, 2019. Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774-1783, 2017. Visit Larry's website at wlkidderhistorian.com, - - To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy or become a member on Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/amrevpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last time we spoke about the liberation of Bataan and Corregidor. The Shimbu Group's commander launched a coordinated raid on northern Manila, aiming to weaken enemy defenses. Despite heavy casualties, the Allies captured key locations, including Nichols Field. Meanwhile, General Chase's 38th Division overcame strong Japanese defenses at ZigZag Pass, while General Hall's forces secured Bataan. Plans for an airborne assault on Corregidor were set for February 16, leveraging surprise against the outnumbered Japanese garrison. American forces launched the strategic attack on Corregidor, dropping paratroopers from the 503rd Regiment. Despite facing sporadic fire, they secured key positions. The following days saw intense skirmishes as the 3rd Battalion, 34th Regiment landed and established a foothold. Over eight days, they repelled numerous Japanese counterattacks, inflicting heavy casualties. By February 26, organized resistance crumbled, leading to the island's capture. Meanwhile, in Manila, American troops advanced, clearing buildings and securing the city, inching closer to victory in the Philippines. This episode is the Invasion of Iwo Jima Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.    A few weeks ago we spoke about Operation Detachment. Admirals Nimitz and Spruance were planning an invasion of Iwo Jima with General Schmidt's 5th Amphibious Corps. During a thorough campaign of preliminary air and naval bombardment against the Volcano Islands, the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions, along with other Corps units, were loading at Hawaii between December 25 and January 25. Once training and loading were complete, Admiral Turner's Task Force 51 and Admiral Hill's Task Force 53 left Pearl Harbor on January 27, initially heading toward Saipan. By February 12, Admiral Spruance's 5th Fleet had gathered in the Marianas and was prepared to sail for Iwo Jima. Additionally, Admiral Mitscher's Task Force 58 had departed Ulithi to conduct a series of supporting air strikes over and around Tokyo, known as Operation Jamboree. Task Force 58 sortied from Ulithi 10 February and shaped a course eastward of the Marianas and Bonins. On the 12th, the air groups rehearsed with the 3rd Marine Division on Tinian. Two days later the task force fueled at sea from one of Admiral Beary's replenishment groups. Everything possible was done to guard against detection. Measures included radio deception, scouting by Pacific Fleet submarines to dispose of any picket vessels there might be en route, scouting by B-29s and Navy Liberators from the Marianas to clear the air. On the 15th a scouting line of five destroyers ranged ahead of the carriers, and antisubmarine air patrol was set up. At 1900 a high-speed run-in began towards launching positions, where the carriers arrived at dawn 16 February. Thanks to these precautions, and to thick weather most of the way, they arrived undetected. General LeMay's 21st Bomber Command, which was being reinforced by the 313th and 314th Bombardment Wings, would also assist Detachment with several strikes against Japan. Following some unremarkable high-altitude daytime missions in late January, 129 B-29s from the 73rd and 313th Bombardment Wings targeted Kobe on February 3, using a mix of incendiaries and fragmentation bombs. This attack caused significant damage to the urban area and local war production, resulting in the loss of 2 bombers and damage to 35 others. Subsequently, on February 10, a precision strike was launched against Ota's Nakajima aircraft factory, with 84 out of 118 dispatched B-29s successfully bombing the site. However, only 14% of the bombs hit the target, leading to the loss of 12 bombers and damage to 29. Nearly one-third of the factory buildings sustained damage, primarily from the incendiaries combined with high-explosive bombs. Five days later, LeMay dispatched 117 B-29 bombers to target Mitsubishi's engine works in Nagoya. However, an unexpected cold front resulted in only 33 bombers reaching the target area, yielding lackluster results. Meanwhile, after conducting some assault rehearsals, Spruance's amphibious support forces and tractor groups set sail for Iwo Jima on February 14, followed two days later by Turner's main assault convoy. At the same time, the reserve 3rd Marine Division continued loading at Guam, with its 21st Marines departing for Iwo Jima on February 16, followed by the main body of the division the next day. On the morning of February 16, Admiral Blandy's Amphibious Support Force arrived off Iwo Jima and promptly commenced the final preliminary bombardment and minesweeping operations, although inclement weather hindered these efforts. However, the next day, Task Force 52 successfully carried out these missions; beach reconnaissance by UDTs faced heavy mortar fire, resulting in the sinking of one LCI gunboat, damage to eleven others, and casualties of 44 killed and 152 wounded. Despite this, the frogmen encountered no obstacles on the beaches and managed to create accurate maps of the approaches. Meanwhile, by February 16, Mitscher's carriers had quietly moved to a position 60 miles off the coast of Honshu, launching extensive fighter sweeps against airfields in Tokyo Bay and bombing raids on aircraft frame and engine plants in the Tokyo area.  About 100 Japanese fighters attacked Admiral Davison's planes as they crossed the coast and about 40 of them were shot down. American pilots found the Japanese on the whole reluctant to engage; Admiral Mitscher had correctly told his pilots, "He is probably more afraid of you than you are of him". In fact the IJAAF 10th Hiko Shidan immediately ordered an IJAAF night-fighter group and all “second-class” personnel to take cover, while all aircraft not intercepting were ordered to be dispersed, fuel tanks drained, and ammunition unloaded. In contrast, American pilots reported Tokyo antiaircraft fire “the most accurate and intense yet encountered.” By nightfall, Rear-Admiral Matthias Gardner's night-flying carrier group conducted a sweep of night fighters to cover the enemy airfields at dusk. This operation was repeated the following morning, but poor weather ultimately forced the carriers to retreat toward Iwo Jima. Despite this, significant damage was inflicted on aircraft frame and engine facilities, with 10 vessels sunk, including the unfinished escort carrier Yamashio Maru. A total of 531 aircraft were reported destroyed, at the expense of losing 88 planes and damaging two destroyers. On February 18, after the enemy battery camouflage had been obliterated during the previous two days of bombardment. This revealed batteries not previously known to exist, the island's defenses were for the first time properly revealed; and formidable they were indeed. Fortunately for the Americans, the support of UDTs with LCI gunboats had convinced General Kuribayashi that the main landing had started, and to repel it he unmasked batteries that would have caused very heavy casualties on D-day had they not been discovered two days before. This was the only serious mistake made by the Japanese general in his defensive tactics, which won the rueful admiration of his enemies. Blandy opted to focus on the immediate area and flanks of the eastern beaches. Heavy ships moved closer to 2,500 yards to deliver concentrated direct fire on all targets. Consequently, bombardment ships provided continuous direct fire throughout the day, effectively dismantling enemy defenses. However, during the night, the Japanese launched a minor raid that caused significant damage to the destroyer minesweeper Gamble and the destroyer escort Blessman. At 06:00 on February 19, Turner's main force arrived off Iwo Jima and began maneuvering into final positions. Simultaneously, Admiral Rodgers' warships executed the last pre-landing bombardment, coordinated with air strikes from Mitscher's carriers. Between 08:25 and 08:55, as the first wave crossed the line of departure and advanced toward the shore under the protective rocket fire of gunboats, shells fell heavily on Iwo Jima, marking the most intense pre-landing bombardment of World War II. At 08:57, as the leading armored amtracs approached their targets, naval gunfire shifted inland and to the flanks. The LVTs of the first wave touched down on Iwo Jima at 09:02 and began moving forward through the high terraces of soft black volcanic ash, engaging inland targets from the water to support subsequent landings. Three minutes later, the Marines of the 4th and 5th Divisions started landing side by side on the Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue beaches. The assault infantry battalions of the Landing Force received assistance throughout D-Day from all the supporting arms available to the Amphibious Support Force. Carrier pilots of Task Force 58 and the escort carriers of Task Force 52 flew missions all day as airborne observers and spotters maintained constant vigilance over the target. Including pre-H-Hour strikes, 606 support aircraft flew 26 missions on February 19 and dropped 274500 pounds of bombs. These planes also fired 2254 rockets into the island defenses and dropped over a hundred napalm bombs. Air and naval gunfire liaison teams remained in communication with both air and sea supporting units through the hectic hours that followed the beach assault. Naval rifles from 5- to 16-inch caliber pounded enemy positions in response to Marine requests. Gunfire support vessels engaged enemy artillery that covered landing areas from high ground to the north, and concentrated on concealed Japanese mortars that shelled landing areas with deadly effect. The units quickly reorganized and began their advance inland, facing only light resistance, although their progress was hampered by the sandy terrain. General Kuribayashi's forces, however, had been waiting in well-fortified underground positions as planned, emerging only after the bombardment ceased to unleash a barrage of machine-gun, rifle, and mortar fire on the advancing troops. As the initial waves of Marines struggled to advance, congestion along the shore became increasingly critical, while the full force of the Japanese defenders was unleashed shortly after 10:00. By 10:30, elements from all eight assault battalions had landed on the island, successfully bringing ashore about 6,000 men and bulldozers that were clearing paths for tank deployment. On the far left flank, Colonel Harry Liversedge's 28th Marines, having landed on Green Beach, initiated a rapid advance across the half-mile isthmus below Mount Suribachi to isolate this crucial position. The attack unfolded in such a way that some units were delayed while others managed to break through and continue westward despite suffering heavy casualties, ultimately crossing the island while the bypassed enemy was being dealt with. By midday, the reserve 3rd Battalion and tanks landed under heavy fire to join the afternoon assault on Suribachi, but intense enemy fire hindered their progress to the assault positions. Consequently, the 2nd Battalion launched an attack on its own, gaining only 150 yards before retreating to regroup with the 3rd Battalion for the night. At the same time, Colonel Thomas Wornham's 27th Marines had landed on the Red Beaches, making swift progress inland despite increasing casualties and bypassing numerous enemy positions. By 11:30, Company A was moving across the southern end of Airfield No. 1, establishing a presence along the western edge while other units continued to advance past the airfield. The 1st Battalion launched an attack on the airfield with tank support but faced strong enemy resistance, resulting in minimal gains. Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion pushed westward and reached the cliffs overlooking the western coast. Additionally, the reserve 3rd Battalion landed and began clearing bypassed positions, while the artillery units from the 13th Marines and General Rockey's reserve 26th Marines also arrived in the afternoon as the 27th and 28th Marines solidified their positions. By nightfall, although the 5th Marine Division was still a considerable distance from the O-1 Line, it had established a firm foothold on the island, with Mount Suribachi isolated and portions of the airfield under their control. To the east, General Cates' 4th Marine Division also landed successfully, with Colonel Walter Wensinger's 23rd Marines coming ashore at the Yellow Beaches and Colonel John Lanigan's 25th Marines landing on Blue Beach 1 and the southern part of Blue Beach 2. The two regiments began their advance inland, hindered by intense enemy fire but managing to gain between 400 and 600 yards by midday. As tanks were being deployed, the 3rd Battalion of the 25th Marines moved to the right to clear the remaining area of Beach Blue 2 and encircle the threatening quarry zone. At this stage, as the assault battalions continued their advance, Wensinger and Lanigan deployed their reserve battalions to cover the gaps in their attack lines. With the support of tanks that had finally reached the front, the 23rd Marines advanced towards Airfield No. 1 and successfully captured its outskirts. Meanwhile, the 25th Marines initiated a coordinated assault, with the 3rd Battalion advancing about 200 yards along the beach to secure the problematic quarry, while the other two battalions moved north to seize the high ground to the northwest of the quarry. By the end of the day, Cates had also landed half of the artillery from the 14th Marines, along with his reserve 24th Marines, which began to relieve some of the frontline units from both assault regiments. Although the penetration by the 4th Marine Division was not as extensive as intended, by nightfall, the front lines included the eastern edge of the airfield and extended sufficiently inland from the Blue Beaches to ensure the beachhead could be held successfully. The Marines, forced to advance across open terrain while enduring intense fire from well-concealed positions that were difficult to target, fell significantly short of the O-1 objective. Nonetheless, by the end of the day, six Marine regiments, an equal number of artillery battalions, and two tank battalions had landed and were positioned to defend the narrow beachhead against a potential night counterattack.  Throughout this first day, the situation on the beaches prevented landing of any but the highest priority "hot cargo." This consisted of ammunition, rations, water, and signal equipment brought to the beach in LCVPs and LCMs. Shore party teams, working under extremely adverse conditions without sufficient trucks and other heavy equipment, could do little more than stack the supplies on the beach above the high water mark. LVTs and weasels made trips from the beach dumps inland carrying these supplies to the troops and returned bearing wounded men. The busy amtracs also made nonstop trips from LSTs, ferrying critically needed items direct to Marines on the front lines. Most of the transports and other vessels of the task force retired from the island at nightfall, but some command ships, preloaded LSTs, and hospital LSTs remained behind. Emergency items, especially 81mm mortar ammunition, were brought in during the night, but actually very little unloading was accomplished and many of the wounded spent this night on the beach because they could not be evacuated. Some progress was made cutting exits through the terrace and clearing mines, but enemy fire and the shortage of equipment limited this activity. Despite this, the Japanese did not launch any large-scale assaults, although their mortars and artillery relentlessly bombarded Marine lines along the front throughout the night. Consequently, Allied casualties on this first day totaled 548 killed and 1,755 wounded. On February 20, the goal was for the 28th Marines to take Mount Suribachi while other units advanced north to capture the two airfields. Initially, in the south, after a coordinated air and naval bombardment, Liversedge launched another assault on the volcano but managed to gain only 75 yards by midday. During the forenoon, Marines gained only 50-70 yards. Aircraft and ships pounded Japanese positions and the 3d Battalion, 13th Marines fired mission after mission, but stiff enemy resistance continued, particularly from well-camouflaged pillboxes hidden in the brush to the front of the Marine lines. These emplacements, too close to friendly troops to be engaged by heavy support weapons, could only be silenced by coordinated attacks of assault demolition teams using flamethrowers and explosive charges. Tanks then moved in to provide support, allowing the attack to progress from pillbox to pillbox; however, by the end of the day, the Marines had only advanced 200 difficult yards. Meanwhile, Schmidt's other regiments initiated a coordinated offensive to the north following extensive artillery, naval gunfire, and air support. Despite facing heavy resistance, the 23rd Marines successfully overran most of Airfield No. 1 by noon. Wensinger continued to push his units in the afternoon, but progress was limited as tanks were hindered by minefields and rough terrain. Wornham's 27th Marines pressed their attack on the left flank, overcoming enemy mortar and artillery fire to gain about 800 yards along the coast. In contrast, Lanigan's 25th Marines, affected by friendly fire, made only minimal advances against enemy crossfire from concealed positions. At 1600, friendly planes misdirected their fire to the 25th Marine's area, adding terror to the situation. An air strike consisting of .50-caliber machine-gun strafing, rockets, and bombs fell on troops of Company B of the 24th Marines, which was positioned on top of the quarry some 400 yards inland from the eastern shore. This strike was made without a preliminary "dry-run", and despite the fact that yellow front line panels were displayed prior to and during the aerial attack. The 1st Battalion, 24th Marines suffered five killed and six wounded as a result of this misguided effort. Shortly after the planes left the area, this battalion reported that friendly artillery and naval gunfire was being registered on its lines. Due to the slow progress, Schmidt attempted to land his reserve 21st Marines, but high seas and congested beaches ultimately thwarted these efforts. Nevertheless, the remaining 14th Marines were landed, albeit with significant casualties, and elements of the corps artillery began to come ashore. During the night, there were no counterattacks on Mount Suribachi, but the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions had to fend off some small counterattacks on their front lines. On February 21, following a strike involving 40 aircraft, Liversedge's 28th Marines launched another assault on the volcano. The 1st Battalion on the right swiftly advanced along the west beach to the base of Suribachi, while the 3rd Battalion in the center pushed nearly to the foot of the mountain despite facing heavy resistance. Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion on the left moved cautiously along the east beach toward the volcano's base, with Company F heading toward Tobiishi Point. At the same time, other regiments continued their offensive towards O-1 after a bombardment from air, artillery, rockets, and naval gunfire. Rockey's units made significant progress, advancing over 1,000 yards, while the 23rd Marines achieved similar gains on the left flank, where slightly sheltered areas allowed for local and limited encirclement, but only advanced 100 yards in the right and center. The 25th Marines maintained steady pressure against the strong enemy defenses, gaining between 50 and 300 yards across the front. Colonel Hartnoll Withers' 21st Marines successfully landed this time; due to heavy casualties in the center, they were assigned to relieve the exhausted 23rd Marines. By nightfall, the Marines had to fend off several local counterattacks and infiltration attempts.  During the night, 50 kamikaze planes targeted Blandy's Task Force 52. They were picked up by the radar of the USS Saratoga, a veteran carrier of the Pacific War, and six fighters were sent to intercept. They shot down two Zeros but the remaining Zeros plowed on through the low lying cloud, two of them trailing smoke, and slammed into the side of the carrier turning the hangers into an inferno. Another solitary attacker smashed into the flight deck leaving a gaping hole 100 yards from the bow. Damage control teams worked wonders and within one hour the fires were under control and the Saratoga was able to recover a few of her planes. Another aircraft, a "Betty" twin engined bomber, tore into the escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea. The decks were full of aircraft and the ensuing explosion caused uncontrollable fires. Abandon ship was sounded and 800 men went over the side. Within a few minutes a huge explosion ripped off the entire stern of the carrier and she rolled 38 over and sank. Three other ships were also damaged: the escort carrier USS Lunga Point was showered with flaming debris as four aircraft were blasted out of the sky; the minesweeper Keokuk was damaged when a "Jill" dive bomber hit her deck; and LST 477 loaded with Sherman tanks received a glancing blow. The Saratoga, with destroyer escort, returned to Pearl Harbor, but by the time the damage was repaired the war was over. The kamikazes had done their work well: 358 men killed, one carrier sunk, and another severely damaged. It was a grim preview of the mayhem they would later cause during the invasion of Okinawa in April. On February 22, amidst a dreary cold rain, Liversedge renewed his assault on Suribachi, where only half of the original garrison remained to oppose the Marine advance. There was no let-up in the weather on Wednesday as Marines of the 28th Regiment, drenched to the skin and bent by the wind, prepared to renew the attack on Suribachi. Fresh supplies of ammunition had been brought to the front during the night, but the Shermans were mired in mud and the Navy declined to supply air support in the appalling weather. It was to be up to the foot soldier with rifle, flamethrower, grenade, and demolition charge to win the day. Colonel Atsuchi still had 800-900 men left and they had no intention of allowing the Americans an easy victory. Major Youamata announced: "We are surrounded by enemy craft of all sizes, shapes and descriptions, enemy shells have smashed at our installations and defenses, their planes bomb and strafe yet we remain strong and defiant. The Americans are beginning to climb the first terraces towards our defenses. Now they shall taste our steel and lead." Throughout the day, the 28th Marines engaged Japanese positions on the lower slopes of the mountain, with the 3rd Battalion making the final push to the base of Suribachi while the other two battalions cleared the coastline to completely encircle the volcano. Simultaneously, Schmidt's northern sweep continued, with the 21st Marines replacing Wensinger's troops, and Colonel Chester Graham's 26th Marines taking over on the 5th Division front. The 26th Marines advanced approximately 400 yards in the center but ultimately had to withdraw as the flanking units could not progress; the 21st Marines began their assault on the formidable defenses of Colonel Ikeda's 145th Regiment in front of Airfield No. 2, managing to advance only about 250 yards on the right; and the 25th Marines were unable to launch an attack on the left due to Withers' lack of significant gains and had to fend off several local Japanese counterattacks. Marine "Howlin' Mad" Smith aboard the USS Auburn was counting the cost. Three days of battle and the Regimental Returns listed 2,517 casualties for the 4th Division and 2,057 for the 5th: 4,574 dead and wounded and the O-1 line had just been reached. Little did he know that as his Marines approached the hills, ravines, canyons, gullies, and cliffs of the north the worst was yet to come. Additionally, as the 4th Division remained stalled, Cates ordered Colonel Walter Jordan's 24th Marines to relieve the weary troops of Lanigan on the right. During the night, most of Task Force 58 departed the area for a second air strike against Tokyo, which significantly limited the availability of aircraft for direct support of ground forces on Iwo Jima. On February 23, the 28th Marines under Liversedge launched their final assault on Suribachi. The 2nd Battalion was tasked with scaling the volcano's heights, while the 1st Battalion advanced south around the mountain's western side. To their surprise, they encountered no enemy fire, and small patrols reached the crater's edge by 09:40. 1st Lieutenant Harold G. Schrier, executive officer of Company E, and a 40-man detachment set out to follow the patrols and occupy the highest point of land on Iwo Jima. The number of live Japanese lurking in caves along this north face was unknown, so flankers were sent out to guard against ambush as Schrier's men clawed their way warily upward. Still there was a mysterious lack of enemy activity, and the only Japanese encountered were the harmless dead. Positions along the rim of the crater were reached at about 10:15, and as Marines scrambled over the lip, the tenseness was eased by action. A small defending force challenged the patrol and a short, hot fight developed. Even while this skirmish was in progress, some of the men located a length of Japanese iron pipe, secured a small American flag to one end, and raised the Stars and Stripes at 10:20. It was an inspiring sight for thousands of Americans on Iwo as the flag waved bravely from the summit. Shortly after the mounting of this flag that measured only 54 inches by 28 inches, an unidentified Marine went aboard LST 779, beached near the base of the volcano, to obtain a larger set of colors. As this second and larger (8 feet by 4 feet 8 inches) flag was being carried up the slopes of Suribachi, photographer Joe Rosenthal, who covered the Iwo operation for the Associated Press, noticed it and instantly started in close pursuit. His efforts that morning resulted in the now famous picture of the second flag raising. Also since it's one of my favorite movies, I wanted to add this passage from the book “Flags of our Fathers” by James Bradley The Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, had decided the previous night that he wanted to go ashore and witness the final stage of the fight for the mountain. Now, under a stern commitment to take orders from General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith, the secretary was churning ashore in the company of the blunt, earthy general. Their boat touched the beach just after the flag went up, and the mood among the high command turned jubilant. Gazing upward, at the red, white, and blue speck, Forrestal remarked to Smith: "Holland, the raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next five hundred years". Forrestal was so taken with fervor of the moment that he decided he wanted the Second Battalion's flag flying on Mt. Suribachi as a souvenir. The news of this wish did not sit well with 2nd Battalion Commander Chandler Johnson, whose temperament was every bit as fiery as Howlin Mad's. "To hell with that!" the colonel spat when the message reached him. The flag belonged to the battalion, as far as Johnson was concerned. He decided to secure it as soon as possible, and dispatched his assistant operations officer, Lieutenant Ted Tuttle, to the beach to obtain a replacement flag. As an afterthought, Johnson called after Tuttle: "And make it a bigger one." Following this, the 28th Marines conducted mopping-up operations to eliminate remaining enemy positions and seal off caves at the base of Suribachi. All accessible outer and inner slopes were covered as the Marines annihilated enemy snipers and blasted shut the many cave entrances, sealing in an uncounted number of Japanese. Much observation equipment was found, emphasizing the fact that this had been an excellent point of vantage from which hostile observers directed murderous fire against the entire beachhead. Marine artillerymen, ready and eager to seize this advantage, hastened to move flash-ranging equipment into position. By nightfall, approximately 122 Japanese soldiers were killed while attempting to infiltrate American lines. Over the five-day period, the 28th Marines suffered 895 casualties, while nearly 2,000 Japanese were either killed or trapped in over 1,000 caves in the area. Kuribayashi had not anticipated the loss of this strategically significant location so early in the battle, and the survivors who managed to breach American lines faced severe reprimands upon their return to the north. For the remainder of the month, the 28th Marines focused on clearing out stubborn Japanese forces, reorganizing, and reequipping. Meanwhile, fighting in the north persisted as the three assault regiments advanced toward the O-2 Line. The 26th and 21st Marines faced heavy fire and struggled to make progress, while the 24th Marines advanced along their entire front, gaining up to 300 yards in some areas. On this day, the situation on the beach steadily improved as clearance efforts, construction of exits, and unloading continued, facilitating the arrival of essential ammunition and an additional 25 tanks. On February 24, following extensive air, naval, and artillery preparations, the offensive resumed. However, the initial failure of tanks to join the assault due to minefields and heavy anti-tank fire forced the Marines to advance slowly under intense fire from various sources. In the center, the 3rd Battalion, 21st Marines advanced 800 yards, reaching the north side of the east-west runway of Airfield No. 2, while the 2nd Battalion gradually moved northward around the end of the runway by noon. In the afternoon, as tank support began to arrive, Withers' 3rd Battalion captured the hill north of the airstrip after a fierce hand-to-hand battle. Simultaneously, his 2nd Battalion coordinated with the 26th Marines to seize the elevation beyond the airfield. Graham's troops easily secured the ground in front but had to pause their advance when they found themselves about 400 yards ahead of the 21st Marines. On the right flank, the 24th Marines initially made significant progress alongside Withers' men toward the airfield but were ultimately halted by the strong defenses on Charlie-Dog Ridge.  Running along the southeast edge of the east-west runway of Airfield Number 2 was a ridge known only as "Charlie-Dog Ridge." In prolongation of this ridge, on a lower level to the southeast, was a semicircular rise of ground that formed the "Amphitheater." In this area, Japanese engineers had constructed some of the most formidable defenses on the island. From the south, the approach traversed bare flat ground swept by guns on the ridge. To the east, the route led across a weird series of volcanic outcroppings and draws. It was against these positions that the 24th Marines moved out on D-plus-5. Assault squads then had to methodically clear the ridge, moving from one strongpoint to another, using fire and explosives until Charlie-Dog was secured. While the overall gains for the day were notable by Iwo Jima standards, the casualty figures were also high, with the Marines suffering 1,034 killed and 3,741 wounded during the five-day push to the second airfield. Additionally, the remainder of General Erskine's 3rd Marine Division began landing that day to officially take control of the central area. On February 25, a decision was made to hold back the 26th Marines to allow the 3rd Division to align with them. After another intense bombardment, Colonel Howard Kenyon's 9th Marines advanced through the 21st to continue the assault, but the two-battalion attack only managed to gain a meager 100 yards against Ikeda's determined defenders. Kenyon then deployed his reserve 3rd Battalion in the center, but it also failed to break through. To the east, the 23rd and 24th Marines launched simultaneous attacks, but only the 23rd made significant progress, overrunning the eastern end of the strip and establishing a foothold on the high ground to the north. Meanwhile, in the morning, Mitscher's carriers conducted a second strike on Tokyo. The Japanese sighted 600 US carrier aircraft on February 25, but Rear Admiral “Ted” Sherman reported, “The enemy opposition was only halfhearted and Japanese planes which were not shot down seemed glad to withdraw from the scene … as swiftly and unceremoniously as possible. Even here, over their own capital, the enemy were notably inferior to our naval aviators in aggressiveness, tactics, and determination.” TF-58 aircraft hit the Ota and Koizumi aircraft plants, but increasingly snowy, stormy weather meant Mitscher canceled further Tokyo strikes at 1215hrs. Spruance and Mitscher decided to hit Nagoya instead. En route to Nagoya that night destroyers USS Hazelwood and Murray sank three small Japanese craft. Eventually Mitscher realized TF-58 would not reach launching position on time, and at 0530hrs Spruance and Mitscher canceled the Nagoya strikes and headed south to refuel. TF-58 claimed 47 Japanese planes shot down and 111 destroyed on the ground for a total of 158 Japanese planes destroyed on February 25. Two hangars, one radar station, and two trains were destroyed. About 75 percent of the Ota engine plant's buildings were destroyed and an additional 15 percent heavily damaged. The Koizuma plant had also been heavily hit, and five coastal vessels and several smaller craft sunk, with another 14 vessels damaged. Total US losses were nine aircraft to antiaircraft fire and four to operational causes; four pilots were lost.. After TF-58 aircraft had plastered the Nakajima Ota airframe plant with 45 tons of bombs, February 25 photoreconnaissance revealed Ota to be 60 percent destroyed and 30 percent heavily damaged, although half of this was believed due to B-29s. After the photos TF-58 aircraft dropped another 13 tons on the plant. The Nakajima Koizuma plant was attacked on February 25 with 35 to 40 tons of bombs, with hits concentrated in the center of the plant. Reconnaissance showed 20 percent of the Koizuma roof damaged. The Hitachi–Tachikawa aircraft engine plant was attacked by one Task Group strike, with US airmen reporting “excellent results.” Photographs showed many bomb hits, but smoke made precise damage assessments difficult. Slight damage was also inflicted on the Tachikawa airframe plant. TF-58 planes struck the B-29s' nemesis, the Musashino-Tama aircraft engine plant, with 40 tons of bombs in the center of the Tama complex.  On that day, LeMay also dispatched 231 B-29s to attack Tokyo with incendiaries, with 172 successfully dropping 453.7 tons of bombs, incinerating a square mile of the city. This operation served as the "conclusive" test of the incendiary bombs that the 20th Air Force had requested, with valuable lessons to be learned for future use. The next day, the 26th Marines resumed their attack despite the high ground on the left remaining unclaimed, successfully advancing over 300 yards in the right and center. In the center, the 9th Marines continued their assault with the 1st and 2nd Battalions side by side, but they made no notable gains. On the right flank, the 23rd Marines launched another assault towards Hill 382, facing heavy resistance and managing to advance only about 200 yards. Concurrently, Lanigan's 25th Marines moved through the battered 24th Marines, achieving an advance of approximately 100 yards before encountering intense machine-gun fire from the Amphitheater and Turkey Knob. On February 27, Wonrham's 27th Marines took over from the exhausted 26th and continued to push northward despite rising casualties, successfully overrunning several strongpoints and gaining about 500 yards across the front. In the center, the 9th Marines finally breached the enemy's main defenses towards Hill 199-O and captured Hill Peter, securing Airfield No. 2. Meanwhile, on the right, the 4th Division pressed on against the heavily fortified Japanese positions at the Meatgrinder, advancing only 150 to 200 yards on each flank while struggling to make headway against the Amphitheater and Turkey Knob. In the final attack of the month, the 27th Marines advanced towards Hill 362A, reaching its base but were forced to retreat nearly 100 yards due to Japanese counterattacks and loss of communication. In the center, Withers' 21st Marines moved past the 9th Marines and rapidly advanced north of Airfield No. 2, making significant progress on the right as they swept through Motoyama village and captured the high ground overlooking Airfield No. 3. To the east, Cates continued to send troops into the Meatgrinder, with the 23rd Marines gaining over 200 yards and launching an attack on Hill 382, while the 25th Marines struggled to make any headway against the Amphitheater and Turkey Knob, achieving only minor gains along the coast. 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. And thus we have begun one of the most brutal battles of WW2, let alone the Pacific War. It was a controversial decision to invade Iwo Jima and the Americans could never have predicted how the Japanese would change their tactics to turn the entire ordeal into one giant meat grinder.

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with Ranu Mukherjee, a painter, textile, and film installation artist, who was recently appointed as Dean of the Film and Video School at CalArts in Los Angeles. Ranu discusses her background, her collaborative work with choreographers, and her latest project designing a curtain for the San Francisco Ballet's 'Cool Britannia'. She shares insights into her inspirations, including forests and their literary forms, and her early experiences that led her to become an artist. The episode concludes with Emily's regular segment, 'Three Questions', discussing influential works and inspiring places.About Artist Ranu Mukherjee:Ranu Mukherjee's work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the 18th Street Arts Center, Los Angeles (2022-2023) de Young Museum, San Francisco (2018-2019); the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (2017);  the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco (2016); the Tarble Art Center, Charleston, IL (2016) and the San Jose Museum of Art, CA (2012), among others. Her most recent immersive video installations have been was presented in Natasha, Singapore Biennale 2022-2023, the 2019 Karachi Biennale (2019) and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2016) as well as in numerous international group exhibitions. Mukherjee has been awarded a 2023 Artadia Award,a Pollock Krasner Grant (2020); a Lucas Visual Arts Fellowship at Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA (2019-2024); an 18th Street Arts Center Residency, Los Angeles (2022); Facebook Artist in Residence (2020);  de Young Museum Artist Studio Program (2017); the Space 118 Residency, Mumbai (2014); and a Kala Fellowship Award and Residency, Berkeley (2009). Her work is in the permanent collection of the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco; de Young Museum, San Francisco; the Escallete Collection at Chapman University; the JP Morgan Chase Collection, New York; the Kadist Foundation, San Francisco and Paris; the Oakland Museum of California; the San Jose Museum of Art; and the San Francisco International Airport, among others. In 2021 Gallery Wendi Norris released Shadowtime, a major monograph on Mukherjee's work over the past decade featuring a conversation with author and climate activist Amitav Ghosh, and an essay by Jodi Throckmorton, curator of Mukherjee's first solo museum exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art. Mukherjee co-created Orphan Drift, a London-based cyber-feminist collective and avatar making combined media works since 1994. They have participated in numerous exhibitions and screenings internationally including in London, Oslo, Berlin, Oberhausen, Glasgow, Istanbul, Vancouver, Santiago, Capetown, and the Bay Area.Mukherjee received her B.F.A. in Painting, from the Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA in 1988, and her MFA in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London, UK in 1993.  She serves on the Board of Trustees at the San Jose Museum of Art, and the Board of Directors at Bridge Live Arts. She is a Professor and Chair of Film at California College of the Arts, San Francisco. Visit Ranu's Website:  RanuMukherjee.comFollow  on Instagram:  @RanuMukherjeeFor more on 'Cool Britannia' at the San Francisco Ballet - CLICK HERE.For more on Ranu's book, 'Shadowtime' - CLICK HERE--About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

EPISODE 74 - “SWEETHEARTS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD" 2/10/2025 As Cupid sharpens his arrows, and the candy and greeting card companies prepare to make bank, we celebrate Valentine's Day. In this episode, we take a loving look at some of Hollywood's most enduring real-life love stories. From JOEL McCREA and FRANCES DEE to JEAN HARLOW and WILLIAM POWELL, join us as we discuss their lives, films, and, most importantly, their beautiful love stories.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Ladies of the Westerns (2015) by Michael C. Fitzgerald and Boyd Magers; Joel McCrea: Ride The High Country (1992), by Tony Thomas: “William Powell: Hollywood Star, Detective Film Icon," Jan. 27, 2025, Britannica,com; Letters From Hollywood: Jean Harlow , January 21, 2023 by David Stenn, TCM.com; The Love Story of Jean Harlow and William Power: Hollywood's Iconic Couple, Documentary (2023), Youtube.com; “McIntire and Nolan: A Romance Wright In Radio,” June 27, 2022, Travelanche; “12 Times Real Life Couple John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Played a Couple Onscreen,” July 18, 2022, MeTV.com; “It Took Three Separate Actors To Bring Psycho's Norma Bates to Life,” November 30, 2022, www.slashfilm.com; “John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Mix Business With Pleasure,” 2022, by J. Johnson, www.vocal.media/geeks; “John McIntire & Jeanette Nolan: Life Together,” by Jerry Skinner, YouTube.com; “Mary Pickford,” April 5, 2005, American Experience, PBS; “Douglas Fairbanks,” American Experience, PBS; Life and Times of Mary Pickford, Documentary (1998), Youtube.com; Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell, Documentary (1993), directed by Tom McQuade; “William Powell,” The State Historical Society of Missouri, www.missouriencyclopedia.com; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars.org): Mary Pickford; “William Powell, Film Star, Dies at 91,”March 6, 1984, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Jeanette Nolan, Spouse Rough it in Montana Wilderness Home,” March 24, 1974, The Indianapolis Star; TCM.com; MaryPickford.org; McCreaRanchFoundation.org; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; AcademyMuseum.com Movies Mentioned:  JOEL MCCREA & FRANCES DEE: The Jazz Age  (1929); The Silver Horde (1930); Playboy of Paris (1930); King of the Jungle (1930); An American Tragedy (1931); Caught (1931); Born to Love (1931); Bird of Paradise (1932); The Silver Cord (1933); One Man's Journey (1933); Little Women (1933); Finishing School (1934); Of Human Bondage (1934); Gambling Lady (1934); Becky Sharp (1935); Barbary Coast (1935); These Three (1936); Come and Get It (1936); The Gay Deception (1936);   Wells Fargo (1937); Dead End (1937); If I Were King (1938); Union Station (1939); Foreign Correspondent (1940); I Walked With A Zombie (1943); Four Faces West (1948); Ride The High Country (1962); JEAN HARLOW & WILLIAM POWELL: Man of the World (1931); Ladies Man (1931); Hell's Angels (1930); Reckless (1935); Libeled Lady (1936); After The Thin Man (1936); Saratoga (1937); My Man Godfrey (1936); JOHN McINTIRE & JEANETTE NOLAN: The Ramparts We Watch (1940); Northside 777 (1948); MacBeth (1948); Words and Music (1948); River Lady (1948);   Command Decision (1948); Top of The Morning (1949); No Sad Song For Me (1950); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); Winchester '73 (1950); The Secret of Convict Lake (1951); The Happy Time (1952); The Big Heat (1953); Westward The Women (1951); Apache (1954);  The Far County (1954); Flaming Star (1960);  Summer and Smoke (1961); The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); Rooster Cogburn (1975); The Rescuers (1978); True Confessions (1981); Cloak and Dagger (1984); Turner and Hooch (1989); The Horse Whisperer (1998); MARY PICKFORD & DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS: *** Please email us for list of Pickford & Fairbanks movies*** --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Campaigned by Jon Ebbert's Blue Rose Farm and trained by Jena Antonucci, Arcangelo has remained undefeated since breaking his maiden in March, 2023 in a 1-mile Gulfstream Park MSW by 3 1/2 lengths.He prevailed in the G3 Peter Pan S. at Belmont Park, edging out favorite Bishops Bay, earning a 97 Beyer in his stakes debut. He then followed in the path of A. P. Indy and Tonalist by annexing the G1 Belmont Stakes defeating five G1 winners, including Champion Two-Year-Old Forte. Arcangelo earned a 102 Beyer - the highest of the year for a three-year-old in the country at 1 1/2 miles on dirt. Arcangelo followed up his break-out performance in the Belmont with a win in the G1 Travers at Saratoga, just like his sire Arrogate, boosting his career earnings to $1,754,900. Defeating both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners, he earned a 105 Beyer, the top figure for a three-year-old at 1 1/4 miles. This performance propelled him to being naming Eclipse Champion Three-Year-Old Male.By Champion Arrogate, the sire of 5 G1 winners in his brief career at stud. His dam Modeling, by Tapit, was a $2.85 million Keeneland November broodmare purchase. Modeling is a half-sister to Streaming, winner of the G1 Hollywood Starlet S. She hails from the family of Broodmare of the Year and prolific producer Better Than Honour, the dam of back-to-back Belmont winners Rags to Riches and Jazil.(UPDATED FEB 1, 2025)

Intro Song –  10- Greg Nagy, “Never Mine”, The Real You

 First Set -
 13-Tab Benoit, “Bayou Man”, I Hear Thunder
 12-Ollee Owens, “Neighbourhood”, Nowhere To Hide
 11-Mitch Woods, “Jukebox Drive”, Happy Hour 
9-Ed Alstrom, “I Drunk, You Drive”, Flee Though None Pursue

 Second Set -
 8-The Anthony Paul Soul Orchestra feat. Willy Jordan, “That's Not How The Story Goes”, What Are You Waiting For?
 7-Benny Turner, “The Walk”, BT
 6-Eddie 9V, “Saratoga”, Saratoga 5-Tomislav Goluban & Crooked Eye Tommy, “Hard Candy”, Nashville Road Third Set -
 4-Shemekia Copeland, “Heaven Help Us All”, Blame It On Eve 3-Gile Robson & John Primer, “Dealing With The Devil”, Ten Chicago Blues Classics
 2-Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, “Crazy Woman Blues”, Closer To The Bone
 1-Ronnie Baker Brooks, “I'm Feeling You”, Blues In My DNA

Tonalist is the sire of multiple Grade 1 winner Country Grammer, who won the Dubai World Cup (G1) and was second in the Saudi Cup (G1), making his career earnings over $10.8 million. He is also the sire of Tonalist's Shape (G2) and Sovereign Award winner Who's the Star.In 2023 he sired Saratoga stakes winners Drake's Passage and New Ginya, as well as stakes winners Betsy Blue and Lightning Tones. In 2024 he was represented by stakes winners Misty Veil and again Drake's Passage, both were also graded stakes placed. Tonalist got off to fast start in 2025 with new stakes winner Lightning Tones on January 11.In an impressive racing career, Tonalist won four Grade 1 races and is a leading son of Champion sire Tapit. The G1 Belmont winner ran triple digit Beyers in 11 graded stakes starts, including the Cigar Mile (G1) and in repeat wins in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1). Through sixteen lifetime starts, nine of which came in G1 company, he was off the board only twice, amassing over $3,600,000 in earnings.Tonalist is out of the Pleasant Colony dam Settling Mist and is from the family of Champions Havre de Grace and Plugged Nickel, as well as G1 winners Christiecat and Riskaverse.His sire Tapit has enjoyed considerable success with broodmare sires noted for their speed, including Distorted Humor (Constitution), Mr. Greeley (Zazu, Flashback), More Than Ready (Race Day), Carson City (Teen Pauline) and most particularly Storm Cat and/or his sons (Hansen, Careless Jewel, Tell a Kelly, Coup de Grace, Just Wicked, Divining Rod, Cassatt).(UPDATED FEB 1, 2025)

Join us as we welcome Saratoga historian Lauren Roberts as we discuss their upcoming Women in War Symposium

Classic-winning millionaire Union Rags has sired six individual Grade 1 winners in Free Drop Billy, Paradise Woods, Union Strike, Dancing Rags, and Express Train. In 2024 Power Squeeze became the sixth, winning the historic G1 Alabama S. at Saratoga. Union Rags has had yearling and two-year-old sales up to $1,000,000.In 2023 Caramel Swirl won the G2 Gallant Bloom S. and the G3 Vagrancy S. in New York. Additional stakes winners include Wet My Beak, Unifying and Arham among others. He started 2024 quickly with three-year-old filly Power Squeeze winning the Cash Run S.The son of Dixie Union is out of the Gone West mare Tempo, and comes from the family of multiple G1 winner Declaration of War and graded winners Vertiformer, Terpsichorist and Pratella, to name a few.There are six stakes winners by Dixie Union and sons out of A.P. Indy-line mares, including A.P. Indy himself, as well as Mineshaft, Aptitude and Old Trieste. Dixie Union and sons have sired 21 stakes winners out Mr. Prospector-line mares, including through daughters of Smart Strike; Forty Niner and his sons Distorted Humor and Coronado's Quest; Carson City (sire of City Zip); Unbridled's Song; Machiavellian (sire of Street Cry and grandsire of Street Sense); Woodman; Fusaichi Pegasus; Allen's Prospect; Fortunate Prospect; Naevus; and Robyn Dancer. Dixie Union is a Northern Dancer-line stallion, but he has enjoyed success when crossed back over other branches of the Northern Dancer line, and should do well with mares by Touch Gold, Awesome Again, Dehere, Silver Deputy, Theatrical, Tale of the Cat, Stormy Atlantic, Forest Wildcat, Forestry, Yankee Gentleman and Johannesburg.

Get ready to gallop into a world where the thrill of horse racing meets Disney magic! We're diving into a bold new concept for Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa that captures the excitement of race day in a truly unforgettable dining experience. Picture yourself surrounded by vibrant racing colors, lively sounds of the track, and whimsical nods to Saratoga's legendary past, all while enjoying a menu crafted to delight both casual fans and seasoned foodies.This week, we're thrilled to have Kellie Long join the conversation! A longtime friend and former Disney cast member, Kellie brings her unique perspective and infectious energy to the table as we explore every detail of this idea. From immersive theming to creative storytelling, this is a proposal that's sure to get your heart racing. Get ready, ImaginIdiots—this episode is off to the races! Send us a textDon't forget to check us out on Instagram and our website!

 Preview: Former Acting Navy Secretary Tom Modly's "Vectors" Recounts the 2020 COVID Panic Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. More Later. 1936 Ranger, Lexington, Saratoga

David Greenberger and The Huckleberries present “Universal Preservation” this Sunday afternoon at UPH in Saratoga - a showcase of the magic that lies in the art of conversation. Greenberger's latest artistic venture is a playground of conversation filled with knock-knock jokes, not-so-rhetorical questions and observations about the world.

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#US: November 5, 2024 reestablished US supreme command. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs  1936 RANGER, LEXINGTON, SARATOGA