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Radio Labyrinth
Trambles #46 | R.I.P. George Lowe

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 29:19


This week, Tim remembers voice actor George Lowe, a.k.a. Space Ghost from Space Ghost Coast to Coast and many other projects. Plus, Tim reacts to comedian Shane Gillis talking about Civil War historian Shelby Foote during his SNL monologue.

Radio Labyrinth
S10 Ep8: SNL 50 & The Hanks Backlash

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 52:01


We're back in the labyrinth this weekend, diving into the SNL 50th Anniversary Show! From the sketches to the musical performances, we break it all down—including the bizarre backlash aimed at Tom Hanks for reprising a character that's been around since the last time a certain orange guy was in office. Seriously… they're upset now? Jeff hit the theater to check out Captain America: Brave New World and has his full review of the latest Marvel entry. Is it worth your time? We've got the scoop. At the Radio Labyrinth News Desk: Man Gets Swallowed by a WHALE! Vince Gilligan's new series stars Rhea Seehorn Goonies 2 is actually happening—no, really Kevin Spacey fires back at Guy Pearce The Pitt gets a Season 2 renewal Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips both announce pregnancies Judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars—yep, you read that right Plus, we've got another round of Timpressions! This week, Tim takes on some blind copy as Shelby Foote, the legendary Civil War historian. Views or Snooze? and Staff Picks return to help you decide what to watch (or skip) this weekend! Like, subscribe, and hit that bell for notifications so you never miss an episode! And remember... KEEP IT CANON! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Steph Swain and Dustin Lollar Audio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ✨ Support the Show: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ SPONSORS: Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ LDI REPROPRINTING OF ATHENS CALL 706-316-9366 OR EMAIL THEM AT ATHENS@LDILINE.COM ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR RADIO PRODUCERS & PATRONS! Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Jeff Peterson, Bryan Smith, Chelsey Smith, Jim Fortner, Brett Perkins, Terri Fuller, Chris Chandler, Tim Slaton, Mike Hall, Mike D, Matt Carter, John Allen & Robey Neeley.  And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Erick Malmstrom, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Kevin Jackson, Gus Turner, Jim Fortner, Scott Augustine, Jonathan Wilson, Cynthia Hadaway, Tony Outlaw, Dave Benson,Jack G,Adam Lavezzo, Kyle Gorecki and Tom & Terri Kennedy!

The Bookish Life
Phil & Sara pretend to be Civil War experts

The Bookish Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 34:20


Phil and Sara are back, and even though Phil told us he wasn't only going to read Shelby Foote's Civil War Narrative, he has been sucked in by Foote's wit and flowery language. So we talked a bit about that, as well as Tommy Orange's Wandering Stars and Michael Harriot's Black AF History. You can also listen to all of the books we talk about here! Lastly, you can go here and see a playlist of book we discuss on the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-putman/support

History Unplugged Podcast
Was Union Support in the Confederacy Actually Widespread? The Alabamans Who Fought for Sherman Say 'Yes'

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 49:24


As the popular narrative goes, the Civil War was won when courageous Yankees triumphed over the South. But an aspect of the war that has remained little-known for 160 years is the Alabamian Union soldiers who played a decisive role in the Civil War, only to be scrubbed from the history books. One such group was the First Alabama Calvary, formed in 1862. It went on raids that destroyed Confederate communications and also marched with Sherman's forces across the South. They aided the fall of Vicksburg and the burning of Atlanta.Today's guest is Howell Raines, author of “Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta—and Then Got Written Out of History.” As Raines has pieced together, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's decisive effort to burn Atlanta was facilitated by an unsung regiment of 2,066 yeoman farmers and former slaves from Alabama—including at least one member of Raines's own family.So why have the best-known Civil War historians, including Ken Burns and Shelby Foote, given only passing – or no – attention to this regiment of southerners who chose to fight for the North – a regiment that General Sherman hailed as one of the finest in the Union? We explore this question through an account of Alabama's Mountain Unionists and their exploits, along with investigating why they and others like them were excised from the historical record.

Radio Labyrinth
S8 Ep33: Bout Ready To Snap!

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 51:10


Welcome back to another uproarious episode of the Radio Labyrinth Podcast! This week, our merry crew reconvenes in the Labyrinth for a whirlwind of laughs and insights. Hailing from Atlanta, they've all experienced their fair share of the limelight, what with recent surrenders and all. In a world where giving half of humanity a "Thanos Snap" seems simpler than navigating neighborly dynamics, Steph raises the eyebrow. Frasier's return to television sparks discussions about whether things will ever be the same. Meanwhile, Tim's TikTok antics take a turn for the wonderfully weird. Tim also dishes out some humorous cautionary tales about who should not be handed a union card. The enigmatic aura of Britney Spears' eyes is back on the agenda, prompting explorations into the ebbs and flows of fame. Steph's curiosity about Ayahuasca finds an unexpected mentor in Redd Boxx, who offers intriguing guidance. And don't miss out as Redd Boxx takes on the persona of Shelby Foote, weaving enthralling historical narratives. Stay tuned for the podcast's signature segments, "Views or Snooze" and "Staff Picks," your compass to this week's most noteworthy watches and listens. If you're vibing with the show, a thumbs-up, subscription, and positive rating on Spotify go a long way. Join the crew for a relaxed exploration of pop culture on Radio Labyrinth. Remember: Keep It Canon! ————————————————————————— YouTube version of this Podcast: https://youtu.be/s1ifLGykSJU ————————————————————————— Become a Radio Labyrinth Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews For Exclusive Content available first for our Patreon Patrons! ————————————————————————— The POPCAST w/ Tim Andrews - #52 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/17T11UnX4bqfZRKOBktLfm?si=QFxLYL7TTzuVDLRn1D3XQw ————————————————————————— #FrasierOnTV #OliverAnthony #BillyBragg #ReddBoxx #Surrender #Mugshot #TikTokAntics #BritneySpears #AyahuascaJourney #HistoricalNarratives #ViewsOrSnooze #Satire #Comedy #GenX #GenXer #RadioLabyrinthPodcast #Radio #AtlantaRadio #Atlanta ————————————————————————— Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Steph Swain and Dustin Lollar Audio & Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Redd Boxx Puppet created by Mark Schrankel @WhoBuddiez.com ————————————————————————— Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/ Instagram - @RadioLabyrinthPresents and @RadioLabyrinth TikTok - @RLPodcast ————————————————————————— OUR SPONSORS! Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ LDI REPRO PRINTING OF ATHENS CALL 706-316-9366 OR EMAIL THEM AT ATHENS@LDILINE.COM. ————————————————————————— THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR RADIO PRODUCERS & PATRONS! Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Jeff Peterson, Bryan Smith, Chelsey Smith, Kevin Jackson, Jim Fortner, Brett Perkins, Terri Fuller, Chris Chandler, Tim Slaton, Mike Hall, Mike D, Matt Carter & Robey Neeley And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Erick Malmstrom, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Gus Turner, Jim Fortner, Scott Augustine, Jonathan Wilson, Cynthia Hadaway and Dave Benson

Online Great Books Podcast
#171- Shelby Foote's The Civil War Part 1

Online Great Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 137:04


To round out 2022, Scott and Karl decided to revisit Shelby Foote's 2,968-page, 1.2 million-word history of the American Civil War. Collectively, Foote's history of the Civil War includes three compelling volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredericksburg to Meridian, and Red River to Appomattox.   Scott and Karl begin talking about the tenuous nature of history yet how Foote still manages to bring his narrative power to this great epic. Scott says, "Shelby Foote made Ken Burn's career... Shelby Foote talks about things that happened 120 years ago like it was this morning." The duo agrees—there are great lessons to be learned in these books. Tune in to hear more of Scott and Karl's take on this monumental trilogy. Brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com.

The Daily Gardener
November 17, 2022 Solway Moss, Henry Muhlenberg, Ethel Zoe Bailey, Shelby Foote, Rosa by Peter Kukielski, and Archibald Lampman

The Daily Gardener

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 34:15


Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee    Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1771 On this day, heavy rains caused the ancient raised peat bog known as the Solway Moss to burst over its earthen banks and flowed down into a valley covering four hundred acres of farmland. The next day, Solway Moss covered the surrounding land with 15 feet of thick feculent mud. Solway Moss was a one-by-two-mile-long moss land growing since the end of the last Ice Age. The raised bog was an estimated 50 feet higher than the surrounding farmland. The living surface of the Solway Moss was a unique mix of bog cotton, sphagnum, and heather. The porous soupy surface hosted a few shrubs and standing pools of water. But the rotting vegetation created a dangerous predicament that no man or cattle would dare traverse throughout the year. Over two hundred years before the Solway Moss burst, the English and the Scots fought over the land surrounding the bog in the Battle of Solway Moss. After the English victory, hundreds of Scots drowned in the bog as they tried to return home by crossing the moss hillside. Like a sponge, peat expands to absorb moisture when it gets wet. And, during wet months like November of 1771, the peat swells; in this case, the peat swelled until it bursts. The incredible event was recorded in a journal: A farmer who lived nearest the moss was alarmed with an unusual noise. The crust had at once given way, and the black deluge was rolling toward his house. He gave notice to his neighbors with all expedition; others received no other advice but... by its noise, many by its entrance into their houses.... some were surprised with it even in their beds. [while some] remaining totally ignorant…until the morning when their neighbors with difficulty got them out through the roof. The eruption burst… like a cataract of thick ink... intermixed with great fragments of peat... filling the whole valley... leaving... tremendous heaps of turf.   1785 Birth of Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, American Lutheran Pastor and botanist. He was always referred to by his second name Heinrich. The Muhlenberg family was a founding family of the United States, and Heinrich came from a long line of pastors. His father, Pastor Heinrich Melchior Mühlenberg, was known as the patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America. His brother was a major in the Revolutionary War, and his other brother was a Congressman. Muhlenberg's journals are a treasure trove of his thoughts on botanical self-improvement. He would write: How may I best advance myself in the knowledge of plants?   And Muhlenberg would set goals and reminders to challenge himself, writing: It is winter, and there is little to do . . . Toward spring I should go out and [put together] a chronology of the trees; how they come out, the flowers, how they appear,. . . . I should especially [take not of] the flowers and fruit. The grass Muhlenbergia was named for Heinrich Muhlenberg. Muhly grasses are beautiful native grasses with two critical strengths in their plant profile: drought tolerance and visual punch. In addition, Muhly grasses are easy-going, growing equally well in harsh conditions and perfectly manicured gardens. The Muhly cultivar 'White Cloud' offers gorgeous white plumes. When the coveted Pink Muhly blooms, people often stop and ask the name of the beautiful pink grass. Lindheimer's Muhly makes a fantastic screen, and Bamboo Muhly commands attention when it is featured in containers. All Muhly grasses like well-drained soil and full sun. If you plant them in the fall, be sure to get them situated and in the ground at least a month before the first frost. And here's an interesting side note: Muhlenberg also discovered the bog turtle. In 1801, the turtle was named Clemmys muhlenbergii in his honor.   1818 Death of England's Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III. Charlotte is remembered as the patroness of the arts, an amateur botanist, and a champion of Kew Gardens. In addition to the astounding fact that Charlotte gave birth to 15 children, she was a fascinating royal. Born in Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany, Charlotte was the first person in England to bring a Christmas tree indoors to celebrate the holiday season. Charlotte had gotten the idea from her home country of Germany. In December 1800, Charlotte selected a yew which was brought inside Windsor Castle and festively decorated. Charlotte and her husband, King George, both loved botany. After his mother died, George gained control of Kew and Charlotte set about expanding Kew Gardens. On the property, Charlotte had a little cottage installed along with a rustic cottage garden. Her daughter Elizabeth likely painted the attic room ceiling with nasturtium and morning glory. Charlotte was quite serious in her pursuit of botany. She collected plants and had a personal herbarium to help with her studies. The President of the Linnean Society, Sir James Edward Smith, personally tutored Charlotte in botany, along with her four daughters. And. George and Charlotte both became close friends with the botanical tissue paper artist Mary Delaney. At the end of Mary's life, George and Charlotte gave her a house at Windsor along with a pension. When plant hunters in South Africa discovered the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) flower, it was sent to England and named for Charlotte's birthplace, Strelitz. The botanical name for the Bird of Paradise is Strelitzia reginae, "stray-LIT-zee-ah REJ-in-ee." The early part of Charlotte's reign occurred before the American Revolution, which is why so many American locations were named in Charlotte's honor. Eleven cities are named Charlotte, the most famous being Charlotte, North Carolina. It's no wonder that Charlotte, NC, has the nickname The Queen's City," and there's a 25-foot tall bronze statue of Charlotte outside the Charlotte airport. Mecklenburg County in North Carolina and Virginia are both named in honor of Charlotte's home in Germany. Charlotte died at 74 in the smallest English royal palace, Kew Palace, at Kew Gardens. She reigned for 57 years. Today, gardeners love the Japanese Anemone Queen Charlotte. It's the perfect plant for adding late color to the garden with light pink petals and golden-yellow centers.   1889 Birth of Ethel Zoe Bailey, American botanist. Ethel graduated from Smith College in 1911 after majoring in zoology. Ethel was the daughter of the American horticulturist Liberty Hyde Bailey. Her father instilled in her a love for botany, adventure, and archiving. Liberty brought Ethel along on his travels to Latin America and Asia in his quest for new plant discoveries. One of her obituaries shared a story from one of their more daring trips: One of the pair's most daring expeditions was to the wild jungle island of Barro Colorado in the Panama Canal Zone. Disregarding warnings about disease and boa constrictors, Miss Bailey her father, then 73, and a few other botanists trekked through hip-deep water of the Mohinja Swamp in search of a rare palm. They found it growing in the swamp, as Bailey had predicted, and photographed it in the pouring rain with the camera tripod almost submerged in water. In turn, Ethel became the curator of the Bailey herbarium above the Mann Library at Cornell University - a position she held for over two decades until 1957. For Ethel, maintaining the collection was her personal mission. She was essentially the steward of her father's work after he donated his private plant collection to Cornell University. For Ethel, Cornell was home. In fact, she was one of the few people to have the honor of being born on the Cornell campus on the spot where Phillips Hall now stands.   One biography of Ethel noted that  She continued to volunteer on a daily basis at the Hortorium, until her death in 1983. Still driving herself to and from work, Miss Bailey had reached the auspicious age of 93. Driving had always been an important part of Miss Bailey's life. She was the first woman in Ithaca to receive a chauffeur's (driver's) license. Ethel's remarkable ability to organize and catalog large amounts of information led to an impressive notecard filing system of every single plant that had been listed in most of the published plant catalogs during Ethel's lifetime. This massive indexing project on simple 3" x 5" cards helped Ethel's father with his research and became an invaluable resource to other researchers and plant experts worldwide. The catalog was later named the Ethel Z. Bailey Horticultural Catalogue in her honor. Ethel received much well-deserved recognition for her work during her lifetime, including the George Robert White Medal in 1967 from the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Smith College Medal in 1970.   1916 Birth of Shelby Foote, American writer, historian, and journalist.  He is remembered for his massive, three-volume, 3,000-page history of the Civil War - a project he completed in 1974. Shelby lived in Memphis and loved to spend days in his pajamas. He did most of his writing in his home study with a view of his small and tidy garden. Shelby was old-fashioned. He took to writing with hand-dipped pens, which slowed the pace of his writing - a practice he felt made him a better writer. One of his favorite books was The Black Flower by Howard Bahr, an acclaimed historical fiction book set during the Civil War.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Rosa by Peter Kukielski ("Kooh-KEL-ski") This book came out in 2021, and the subtitle is The Story of the Rose. Peter is a world-renowned rosarian or rose expert. He has written many popular books on roses, including Roses Without Chemicals. He spent twelve years as the curator of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. During that time, he oversaw a $2.5 million redesign of a massive rose collection in a garden designed by Beatrix Farrand. He helped lead the launch of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario. He also promotes disease-resistant roses as a leader on the National EarthKind team. A review in Maine Gardener by Tom Atwell raved that this book is a beauty with lavish illustrations and the long, fascinating history of the rose. In chapter one, Kukielski lists all the plants other than roses in the Rosacea family (surprising ones include mountain ash, apples, raspberries and strawberries.) He also shows, with pictures (the book has 256 color illustrations in total), the many different classes of roses. Modern roses, defined as those introduced since 1867, get their own section.   Tom Atwell's review also revealed the origin story of this book. Three or four times, editors and publishers at Yale University Press asked Portland resident and rose expert Peter E Kukielski to please write a history of the rose. Kukielski kept saying no. The last time they asked, he responded, "Perhaps you should ask why I am saying no." When they did, he told them he'd had read many rose histories, and they all said the same thing. The world didn't need another one, he said. What Kukielsk wanted to do was tell stories about roses. Yes, include some history, but also encompasses the rose's role in religion, literature, art, music and movies. He wanted to offer true plant geeks a bit about the rose's botany, too. In the end, that's the book he was able to write.   In Rosa, Peter takes us on a chronological journey through the history of the rose, including a close look at the fascinating topic of the rose water or rose oil industry. These rose-based products were an essential part of life in the middle east and Asia, with entire population centers springing up around the craft. In a 2007 article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Peter shared that, the only way to know a rose is to grow roses. [Peter] grew up watching his grandmother tend her rose garden in Stone Mountain, Ga. Little did she know that she was planting the seed for her grandson's future career.   And in a 2008 article featured in the Red Deer Advocate, Peter shared great insights into why roses reign supreme in the fall. It turns out, as many gardeners will attest, roses often save their best blooms for fall. All year long, roses store energy, which is ultimately released at the end of their season, resulting in gorgeous showy blossoms in autumn. Peter advised, "In my opinion, late September into October is a very close second to June as far as beauty. The days are nicer, the nights are cooler and the sunlight is better, coating everything with a golden glow." Summer is hard on roses, which require a lot of energy to flower.  "It's hot, humid and exhausting. Roses have their fabulous spring, shut down a bit in summer and then display another burst of glorious colour in the fall when they're less stressed."   And in a 2021 interview with Margaret Roach, Peter shared his tip regarding what rose to plant.  Talk to the local rose society, Kukielski suggests, and neighbours who garden: "If the person down the street is growing Queen Elizabeth and it looks great, take that as a cue.   And that passion and pragmatism made Peter Kukielski the perfect author for this book on roses. This book is 256 of the story of the rose, the Queen of flowers, and her long reign through human history. You can get a copy of Rosa by Peter Kukielski and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $7.   Botanic Spark 1861 Birth of Archibald Lampman, Canadian poet, and naturalist. Archibald loved camping and the countryside. The natural world inspired his verse, and he became known as "The Canadian Keats." As a result of contracting rheumatic fever in his childhood, Archibald's life was cut short, and he died at 37. Archibald's poem Knowledge compares our quest for wisdom to a garden. What is more large than knowledge and more sweet; Knowledge of thoughts and deeds, of rights and wrongs, Of passions and of beauties and of songs; Knowledge of life; to feel its great heart beat Through all the soul upon her crystal seat; To see, to feel, and evermore to know; To till the old world's wisdom till it grow A garden for the wandering of our feet. Oh for a life of leisure and broad hours, To think and dream, to put away small things, This world's perpetual leaguer of dull naughts; To wander like the bee among the flowers Till old age find us weary, feet and wings Grown heavy with the gold of many thoughts.   Archibald is buried at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, and a plaque near his grave is inscribed with his poem "In November," which ends with these words: The hills grow wintery white, and bleak winds moan About the naked uplands. I alone Am neither sad, nor shelterless, nor grey, Wrapped round with thought, content to watch and dream.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Greene & Lewis
167: Coming to America

Greene & Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 68:04


Back in the studio. The high holidays, snow days, The Hound, Shelby Foote, jet lag, eating habits, monkeypox vax, tank models, skinny is back, Bacon's studio, thinking vs. making, and Mondrian.

Country Squire Radio
Half Bowl Histories: Merian C. Cooper

Country Squire Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 51:09


Formerly ‘Heroes of the Bowl', The Half Bowl Histories series takes a look into the history, lore, and legacy of individuals, places, and events of interest that helped shape the world we know today for good and for ill. Here we get a chance to revisit some of the famous pipe smokers we've covered in the past and shift the focus from what they loved to who they were and the complexities of their lives. This week: Merian C. Cooper Quick Fire Questions: From Jeremy 9)Short (ie bulldog), or Medium (ie Bings/Von Erck) or Long (ie churchwarden or semi-warden) 10)Thick shank or pencil shank 11)Shank garnish (ie brass, silver, gold, bamboo, acrylic) or plain. 13)Nomenclature proudly displayed or cleverly hidden Listener Feedback: (From dsharader87) Hey I'm a fan of the podcast. I listen to it weekly. With Jon David & Beau's Legends of the pipe series or whatever name they change it to I have a candidate they may be interested in. Shelby Foote is a renowned author who I think is from Mississippi. He wrote the popular civil war a narrative and was on ken burns the civil war documentary form the 90s's. He was always smoking a pipe. (From James) I would like to suggest Charles nelson Reilly for a pipe smoker episode. He was an actor/comedian and was on Match Game for many years and was often smoking his pipe during the show. (From David LaMontaine) I'm really enjoying your podcast on pirates. Maybe think about doing one on legendary marine general and pipe smoke Lewis “Chesty” Puller.

The Pipe Cottage Podcast
Books and Pipes: Shelby Foote's Civil War

The Pipe Cottage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 15:45


A discussion of one of America's most famous pipe smokers. Subscribe to The Pipe Cottage YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepipecottage3301 Follow The Pipe Cottage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepipecottage/ Visit The Pipe Cottage website: https://thepipecottage.com/

Online Great Books Podcast
#146- Shelby Foote's The Civil War Part 2

Online Great Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 57:06


Scott and Karl finish their discussion of Volume One of Shelby Foote's The Civil War: A Narrative. The duo agrees, if there was anyone to write about the real Civil War, Shelby Foote was the man to do it.  Overflowing with color, life, and character, Foote is able to bring a novelist's narrative power to this great epic. In Karl's words, "this book is filled with perfect sentences."  Both as a historian and a novelist, this trilogy firmly places Foote in the ranks of the masters. Tune in for Part Two of Scott and Karl's conversation, brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com. 

Online Great Books Podcast
#145- Shelby Foote's The Civil War Part 1

Online Great Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 83:07


This week, Scott and Karl are discussing Volume One of Shelby Foote's The Civil War: A Narrative which is largely considered one of the great historical narratives of our century.  In Karl's words, this is the American Iliad. Originally published in 1958, Foote spent 20 years writing this classic narrative of the American Civil War which includes three compelling volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredericksburg to Meridian, and Red River to Appomattox.  Foote describes himself as a novelist, not a historian. He is able to portray the characters in the conflict with honesty, celebrating the heroes on both sides. Karl says, "It takes a big soul to be able to see the humanity in all sides. This book does it."  Scott presents the case for why this book should be in the Western Canon. Do you agree? Tune in for Part One of the conversation, brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com. 

The Michael Berry Show
The Greatness That Is Shelby Foote | AM Show HR 2

The Michael Berry Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 35:10


St. Louis on the Air
For 54 years, SLU's literary award has connected big-name writers and St. Louis audiences

St. Louis on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 16:30


Since 1967, the St. Louis Literary Award has brought heavy hitters to town, including Shelby Foote, Eudora Welty and Chinua Achebe. Executive director Ted Ibur discusses the award's history and what it's like to deal with writers such as Margaret Atwood and Stephen Sondheim.

The 1855 History Podcast
Storytelling, History, and Shelby Foote | The Civil War Episode Three Review

The 1855 History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 39:51


The line between narrative storytelling and history is blurred, if not entirely nonexistent. At what point does a historian decide to follow the most interesting narrative in order to attract an audience? At what point does a storyteller have to grapple with the social implications of the history they're dramatizing? How does one piece of media balance both of these priorities, while also making an engaging documentary? Like you, we are fans of history; we are Logan Ledman and Sam Temple. Over the past six years, we have come to appreciate history for all of the fascinating conversations it inspires. On this podcast, we discuss the third episode of The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns. This episode discusses military leadership, the implications of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the sprawling interconnectedness of the war-torn United States. Watch along with us as we go through the series. All episodes are available for free here: www.archive.org/details/ken.-burns.-the.-civil.-war. Subscribe for more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/the1855historyteam Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1855Faribault/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Books of Titans Podcast
The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville

Books of Titans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 38:43


In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 28 from his 2021 Reading List – The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote. Show Notes Author: Shelby Foote Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books... The post The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville appeared first on Books of Titans.

Radio Labyrinth
48: An Andrews at Woodstock '99

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 86:10


Our Store! https://www.storefrontier.com/product/radiolabyrinthfooksiefan Follow our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/radiolabyrinthpodcast Become a Radio Labyrinth Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews Our website! https://radiolabyrinthpodcast.com/ Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/ _________________________________________________________ An Andrews at Woodstock 99 S6-Ep48 This week we take a look back at Woodstock '99 with a man who walked the tarmac and lived to tell the tale.... Jason Andrews. Shelby Foote is back to give us his favorite memories from Woodstock '99. We also wish Bob Odenkirk a speedy recovery. Dexter Trailer, a new Exorcist trilogy and Masters of the Universe: Revelations haters tops our news stories. And as always we have What We Watched This Week, Who Died?, Jeff's new game Views or Snooze? and much more. #Woodstock99 #BobOdenkirk #WellingtonParanormal #Dexter #ShelbyFoote #Masks #NewExorcist #MastersOfTheUniverseRevelations #Atlanta #Exorcist3 #SexyBeasts     _________________________________________________________ We love our sponsors! Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ Looking for the perfect item to enhance your celebration? Check out Card Stock Creation Co. Find cake toppers, advent calendars, doggie clothes, jewelry, koozies, milestone banners, birthday banners, confetti, cupcake toppers and more - Check out their Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/shop/CardstockCreationCo or email cardstockcreationco@gmail.com! Our Friends! The Power Pod with WSB's, Jared Yamamoto, et. al. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-pod/id1459204880 One Topic with our very own, Autumn Fischer & Greg Russ https://onetopic.podbean.com/ The Wilder Ride with Alan Sanders and Walt Murray https://thewilderride.com/ WKRPCast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wkrp-cast/id1528859625 Bryan Silverbax Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bryan-silverbax-show/id1451504886 The Regular Guys Review with Larry Wachs https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lawrence-wachs/the-regular-guys-review What Happened When Podcast http://www.mlwradio.com/what-happened-when-.html  _________________________________________________________ PATRONS! Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Marty Johnson, Tim Slaton, Brett Perkins, Mike Hall, Shawn Hall, Chad Shepperd, Andrew Hopkins, Todd Ellis, Melissa Knowles, Bryan Smith, John Southerland, Mike D, Matt Carter, Erick Malmstron & Keith Tait.  And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Gus Turner, Jonathan Wilson.

Jerk Practice
FAMILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL + Casey Birthday Quiz!

Jerk Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 109:40


Climb aboard your Bezos Dick Rocket and get ready to take the Casey 40th Birthday Quiz! If you want to play along, answer the questions below and see how well you know Vit C! 1. If you were an ice cream flavour, which would you be? Why? 2. You are 12 years old, what is your favorite movie? You are 25, what is your favorite movie? You are now 40, what is your favorite WWII documentary (Ha, or favorite movie)? You may also choose what your favorite monologue from a film,show, or play is (including any talking head from Shelby Foote). 3. What is your favorite Jerk Practice sketch and why? 4. Besides the Jerk Practice, who is your all-time favorite sketch troupe? Why? 5. Besides Columbus OH, which place on Earth would you like to live? Including any comic or literary universe? 6. You're on a Desert Island, and you can only have one comedy prop, what would it be? You also only have one article of clothing, what would it be? 7. What is Ash's guilty pleasure (or soup)? (that's a trick one for ya [and us]!) (For Ash it will be what is Casey's guilty pleasure (or soup?) 8. Your lover has contracted a company to record your last dying breath as well as your last words on vinyl … what will they be? 9. As it's #1 member, the comix community has decided to commemorate you in statue form. What would it be made out of, and what would you be doing? 10. You've discovered that heaven is real! And it's ruler is George Tecumseh Sherman! What would you like to hear him say as you arrive at the scorched battlefield that is Heavensburg? Bonus - Between Bundy, Dahmer, and BTK - who would you set free, who would you arrest , and who would you be murdered by? Bonus 2 and 3 - what is your favorite JP character that you played? Also, what is your favorite JP sketch that never saw the stage (or didn't see the stage or screen the way you wanted to?) Bonus 4 - what is your favorite business idea™ that we've come up with on the JPPodcast? “No signal, No charger, No stool, No cot.” #Huggling

3d8plus4
Red is greener than purple, for sure

3d8plus4

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 63:55


Dans cet épisode de 3d8plus4 nous parlons beaucoup de peu de choses. On parle de la nouvelle patch de Baldur's Gate 'Enhanced Edition' ainsi que de l'annonce de la 4ième Saison de Castlevania sur Netflix et du nouveau roman de Martha Wells dans la série 'Murderbot' - avant de nous plonger dans les deux jeux vidéo qui nous occupent ces temps-ci : Anarchy Online et Unity of Command - Barbarossa. Du côté des jeux de table, Warhammer Fest laisse Luis indifférent - mais des spéciaux sur Bolt Action provoquent des mouvements de troupes massifs! Côté livres, Luis poursuit sur The Civil War de Shelby Foote, alors que Dan continue The Winter People - et lorgne un ouvrage sur l'Essentialisme et la Poursuite du Peu. Côté TV, notre semaine a été féconde. On a regarde des films (The Gunman, Things Heard and Seen, Nobody, Léon, Promising Young Woman) et des séries (Shetland, Derry Girls).Newsy News:Baldur's Gate Massive Brand New Enhanced Updated Remastered Regrooved Edition patch 2.6!Castlevania S4 - season trailerFugitive Telemetry (Martha Wells)Jeux Video:Anarchy OnlineUoC2 BarbarossaJeux de Table:Warhammer FestBolt Gun Livres:The Winter PeopleThe Civil WarEssentialism : The Disciplined pursuit of Less - Greg MckeownTV:The GunmanShetland S4(5)Things Heard and SeenNobodyPromising Young WomanDerry GirlsLéon : The Professional

3d8plus4
Les asti d'impôts à marde

3d8plus4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 63:23


Dans cet épisode de 3d8plus4 on parle d'impôts, de douleurs dentaires, des Oscars - et de quelques choses plaisantes aussi! Luis parle de l'expansion Barbarossa pour Unity of Command 2 et d'un bref retour tout à fait désagréable sur WoW : Shadowlands alors que Dan se rabat sur le mode hardcore de Diablo 3 et promet d'explorer les DLC pour DOOM Eternal. Du côté jeux de table, on parle de plaisirs solitaires (Bolt Action) et de tentations charnelles et plastiques (Epic American Civil War). En littérature, on poursuit sur la guerre de sécession Américaine avec 'The Civil War' de Shelby Foote; et un autre type d'histoire prend la scène avec 'Perfume: A Century of Scents'. Pour ce qui est du côté télé, Dan nous présente sa critique de 'Mortal Kombat' et de 'Legend' alors que Luis parle de la fin curieuse de Gangs of London - et recommande fortement 'Derry Girls' sur Netflix.Newsy News:Oscars 2021Jeux Video:UoC2 : BarbarossaWoW : ShadowlandsDiablo 3 seasonal hardcore charactersDOOM Eternal DLC (1+2)Jeux de Table:FrosthavenBolt Action (en solitaire)Epic American Civil WarLivres:The Civil War - Shelby FooteThe Winter People - Jennifer McMahonPerfume: A Century of Scents - Lizzie OstromTV/Cinema:Gangs of London S1Derry Girls S1Mortal Kombat 2021Legend

Radio Labyrinth
26: Scrambled Brain Candy - Kids in the Hall

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 84:57


Vote for Radio Labyrinth!https://podcastmagazine.com/hot50New Radio Labyrinth Merch!Blockumentary! Our tribute to "The Last Blockbuster" documentaryGet your limited-edition Radio Labyrinth t-shirt here:https://www.storefrontier.com/product/blockumentaryRadio Shackerhttps://www.storefrontier.com/product/radioshackerMORE:https://www.storefrontier.com/product/ventifacecoveringhttps://www.storefrontier.com/product/podraptorshttps://www.storefrontier.com/product/coffeeisforclosersOur Store!https://www.storefrontier.com/product/radiolabyrinthfooksiefanFollow our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/radiolabyrinthpodcastBecome a Radio Labyrinth Patron!https://www.patreon.com/TimandrewsOur website!https://radiolabyrinthpodcast.com/Social Media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinthFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/_________________________________________________________Barkville Raffle! Help Barkville save them all!https://barkvilleraffle.charityraffles.org/Jeff tells Krispy Kreme to f**k off, Tim eats a delicious Donut Dollies donut, Walmart sucks, dirty Shelby Foote, and all the details about our upcoming get-together at Atlanta Pizza & Gyro. PLUS: We remember the Kids in the Hall movie, "Brain Candy", released 25 years ago this week. Tim's vague memory is helped by Dustin's acute rememberance of the film (that he just re-viewed) and we read some from Craig Northey, musician and film and TV composer (his first score was for "Brain Candy") PLUS: What we watched & Staff Picks! #KidsInTheHall #BrainCandy #KrispyKreme #MadeForLove #CraigNorthey #Creepshow #Snowfall #TheNevers #Chad #Hemingway_________________________________________________________We love our sponsors!Atlanta Pizza & Gyrohttp://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/Our Friends!The Power Pod with WSB's, Jared Yamamoto, et. al.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-pod/id1459204880One Topic with our very own, Autumn Fischer & Greg Russhttps://onetopic.podbean.com/The Wilder Ride with Alan Sanders and Walt Murrayhttps://thewilderride.com/WKRPCast Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wkrp-cast/id1528859625Bryan Silverbax Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bryan-silverbax-show/id1451504886The Regular Guys Review with Larry Wachshttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lawrence-wachs/the-regular-guys-reviewWhat Happened When Podcasthttp://www.mlwradio.com/what-happened-when-.html _________________________________________________________PATRONS!Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Tim Slaton, Brett Perkins, Mike Hall, Shawn Hall, Chad Shepperd, Andrew Hopkins, Todd Ellis, Melissa Knowles, Bryan Smith, John Southerland, Mike D, Matt Carter, Erick Malmstron & Keith Tait. And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Gus Turner, Jonathan Wilson.

History Ago Go
Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause (Ty Seidule)

History Ago Go

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 57:57


West Point Professor Emeritus of History Ty Seidule talks about is recently released book Robert E. Lee and Me. He discusses growing up in the American South and how he was indoctrinated into the myth of the Lost Cause. He explains the difference of living in Alexandria, Virginia and living in rural Georgia. He talks about the deification of Robert E. Lee and the groups that perpetuated the myth. Seidule explains the history of the flags of the Confederacy including the Confederate Batte Flag. The discussion includes why several Army posts were named for Confederate officers and how and why that should change in the future. He explains the importance of Lincoln and Grant's leadership and why that is downplayed by the Lost Cause philosophy. He discusses the history of Arlington National Cemetery and when Confederate graves and statues were allowed on the grounds. He finished with how racism has infected the American bloodstream and the steps that can be taken to tell the full nature of our shared history.HOST: Rob MellonFEATURED BREW: Ground Pounder Pale Ale, Service Brewing Company, Savannah, GeorgiaBOOK: Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Lee-Me-Southerners-Reckoning/dp/1250239265MUSIC: Bones Forkhttps://bonesfork.com/CLIPS: From an interview with Shelby Foote, the U.S. Army oath, quote from Andrew Young the former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., and a speech given by Harry Truman to the NAACP

What It Takes®
Shelby Foote, Arthur Golden and Carol Shields: Literary Pursuits

What It Takes®

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 59:36


Three remarkable novelists, from very different backgrounds, peel back the curtain on how they write, why they write, and what they write.  Arthur Golden is the author of Memoirs of a Geisha, the only book he's written, and a longtime bestseller. He describes why he rewrote the book three times before he got it right, and explains how he successfully gave voice to a character so unlike himself.  Carol Shields is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Stone Diaries, and many other novels and plays. She talks about why she chose to write almost exclusively about the domestic lives of ordinary women, illuminating their struggles and triumphs.  And Shelby Foote is the noted author of novels about the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, including Shiloh.  He became best-known for his three volume history of the Civil War, and his appearance throughout Ken Burns' documentary on the same subject, but he always considered himself a novelist first and foremost. He talks here about his tumultuous life in the Mississippi Delta, and how adversity shaped him as a writer. 

Boundless Body Radio
Meditation & Yoga, Viruses, and Kindness with Emeritus Professor Richard Condit 007

Boundless Body Radio

Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 92:08


Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Condit, emeritus professor at the University of Florida, and co-host of one of our favorite podcasts, "TWiV: A podcast about viruses-the kind that make you sick!" What a great conversation we had. Rich tells us about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and we ask him what precautions he personally takes himself. Then we learn about his journey into yoga and meditation, and how mindfulness practices have helped him deal with a stressful career. His closing message of kindness is warm and from the heart. Rich was educational, polite, and very kind. We were so grateful to learn from him!Special love to-This Week in Virology podcastMichael Osterholm and CIDRAPMindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola GunaratanaVipasana meditationJohn Cottrell YogaCivil War Volumes 1-3 by Shelby Foote

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings
Oct 1992 - Shelby Foote on Epilogue of his 3-Vol History of the Civil War - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 57:33


Date: October 2, 1992 Speaker: Shelby Foote Topic: Epilogue of his 3-Vol History of the Civil War - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings
March 1968 - Shelby Foote on Grant Comes to Washington - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 66:35


Date: March. 9, 1968 Speaker: Shelby Foote Topic: Grant Comes to Washington Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings
March 1968 - Shelby Foote on Grant's Seven Failures Above Vicksburg - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 73:13


Date: March. 9, 1968 Speaker: Shelby Foote Topic: Grant's Seven Failures Above Vicksburg Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings
Nov 1963 - Shelby Foote on Grant's Seven Failures Above Vicksburg - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 73:13


Date: November 15, 1963 Speaker: Shelby Foote Topic: Grant's Seven Failures Above Vicksburg Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

Midrats
Episode 542: Best of Clausewitz - now more than ever, with Donald Stoker

Midrats

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 60:31


He is quoted often, correctly and incorrectly, but few have actually read his works in full - and even fewer know much about the man himself, Major General Carl von Clausewitz, Kingdom of Prussia.Out guest for the full hour will be Donald Stoker, author of the new book, Clausewitz: His Life and Work. Stoker is a Professor of Strategy and Policy for the U.S. Naval War College's program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.His previous book, The Grand Design: Strategy and the U.S. Civil War, won the distinguished Fletcher Pratt award for the best non-fiction Civil War book of 2010. Past winners include Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote.

The Coode Street Podcast
Episode 413: Ten Minutes with Joe Abercrombie

The Coode Street Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 12:54


Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. As the great and terrible pause grinds on Jonathan spends ten minutes or so talking to Joe Abercrombie about reading for research, Shelby Foote, westerns, some books he's reading, and his own new books, A Little Hatred and The Trouble with Peace. Books mentioned include: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie Lionheart by Ben Kane Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy by John Julius Norwich The Civil War: A Narrative by Shelby Foote Journal of the Gun Years by Richard Matheson Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry      

Cauldron - A History Of The World Battle By Battle
Battle of Fort Donelson - U.S. Civil War - Feb 11, 1862 – Feb 16, 1862

Cauldron - A History Of The World Battle By Battle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 51:24


A civil war cracked off in the New World that would last four years and rip the Republic asunder. For more than 1400 days, brother fought brother, father killed son, friend cut down friend. Not for a minute did the suffering stop, whether for the soldiers or the noncombatants. Disease, privation, hunger, petty violence, rape, and pillage roamed the land from the swamps of S.C. to the P.A. forests. From the Mississippi to the Mountains of Appalachia, 10k and more battles were fought of every size, from glorified bar brawls to clashes of cataclysmic scale. By its end, over a million lives had been snuffed out and millions more ruined. The butcher's bill on both sides included lowly privates and brilliant generals, statesmen and lawmakers, farmers, women, shopkeepers, teachers, children, slaves, a president, and everyone in between. "In every battle, there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins." - Grant's statement is not just a bit of battlefield wisdom. He could just as readily have been describing North and South in the lead up to the American Civil War. Or throughout the War itself. Or any of the thousands of battles that took place during the War. Lincoln, self admittedly no military man, understood the dogged nature needed to win the drag em out drop em down type contest that this War was going to become. "Our success or failure at Donelson is vastly important and I beg you to put your soul in the effort" he wrote to his Western commander. Finding the type of man that would attack even after he thought he'd already lost proved difficult, but not impossible. It was on the rivers of the Western theater that the War would shift for good. Where the man and the mind Lincoln and the Union most needed would mature into a singular force. Let's go back to February 1862, to the winding calm of the Cumberland River. New bizarrely beetle-like and inky black but deadly ironclad beasts are chugging upstream to pound two forts into submission. One will fall quickly, and with little fight, the other will take days and see savage combat. Where a determined Brig General is preparing to show his family, his country, and himself that he's no failure, he can, in fact, succeed, maybe even excel. Where a group of cold but confident confederate soldiers is readying to defend their new country no matter the cost. Let's go back to the battle of Fort Donelson. Listen on Spotify iTunes  Sources - Grant by Ron Chernow and The Civil War: A Narrative. Vol 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville  by Shelby Foote and The American Civil War: A Military History by John KeeganMusic:Battle Hymn of the Republic by The U.S. Army BandWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home by Air Force Band of LibertyAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com/Art - Melhak @ Fiverr

Cauldron - A History Of The World Battle By Battle
Unconditional Surrender - Col. Heath at Fort Donelson

Cauldron - A History Of The World Battle By Battle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 14:52


Unconditional Surrender - Col. Heath at Fort Donelson "Sleep poorly, you bastards..." grumbled Col. John Heath as he watched the Union officers trudge back down a snow-covered corpse-strewn palisade. The emissaries had, under a flag of truce, brought a message for whoever was in command of Fort Donelson. It was most likely an agreement to negotiate a surrender of the Fort. Yesterday's fight had started so well that, for a moment, Col. Heath thought they might just make it, they might just win even. But the South seemed to get a lot of tough breaks in the last 24 hours, mused the Colonel as he folded his arms against the chilly early morning air. There was no point in delaying the inevitable. He watched for a moment longer as the soon to be victors grew smaller, threw his cigar stub aside and began to head back. The HQ was in the ugly, long, and squat Dover Hotel right on the riverbank. Col. Heath wasn't sure who was in charge of the garrison anymore, but he knew whoever it was they'd be there.The gunboats the Yanks had brought down from Fort Henry proved more bark than bite. Col. Heath had heard from the men at that fight that these new technological monsters were impervious to artillery fire. The frightened faces from Fort Henry whispered about how that place had been pounded by shot so continuous that she fell in under two hours. Col Heath surmised there was likely more to it than just a couple of gunboats, but when the very same ironclads steamed into view, he had to admit they struck a fearsome figure. Of course, Fort Donelson was no pushover, and he knew it. More a ring of earthworks and heavy artillery, Donelson used the land to perfection. A warren of trenches, crisscrossed by streams and gully's, the landward side of Donelson was designed to play murder on anyone brave (or dumb) enough to attack. And the riverside of the fort wasn't much easier on the attacker.Listen on Spotify  iTunes  This week’s sources - Grant by Ron Chernow and The Civil War: A Narrative. Vol 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote and The American Civil War: A Military History by John KeeganMusic -Art - Bror Thure de Thulstrup

Holding Things Together
Aye, There's The Rub

Holding Things Together

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 67:43


Holding Things Together is an unofficial aftershow to Country Music: A Ken Burns Film. Your hosts Don, Becky and Nick bring years of experience as classic country music radio DJs for a spirited conversation about the series. In every new show you can expect a breakdown of the episode, in-depth discussion, music clips, missed opportunities and recommendations for further listening. In our first episode, you'll get some background on your hosts, thoughts on Country Music: The Rub, which includes who the Shelby Foote of this series is, Jimmie Rodgers, commerce, The Carter Family and a handful of recos to complement the soundtrack.

Radio Labyrinth
s04e32 - "Vape" isn't the Word, Kip Addotta, Woodstock & 1989

Radio Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 105:09


Our new website! https://radiolabyrinthpodcast.com/ Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/ DON'T MISS OUR LIVE SHOW. TICKETS AVAIL NOW! https://relapsecomedy.com/event.cfm?id=531484&cart Please welcome back John D. Babcock III from Sketchworks Comedy. John last appeared with local actor, Dan Triandiflou (Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, Stranger Things, I, Tonya & more) and returns this time with Sketchworks co-owner, Brian Troxell. The guys join us to talk about their musical "Grease" parody, "Vape" and the legal troubles they face due to "Grease" and their overly litigious owners. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txAPDCjyOlY&feature=youtu.be “Vape is a parody. It reconsiders the misogyny and nostalgia for the 1950s through the #metoo lens. Significantly, it was written for comedic purposes. We are absolutely within our rights to write and perform a parody of Grease,” said Sketchworks Comedy writer and performer John D. Babcock III, who also portrays “Doody” in the parody. “I understand it is the point of view of Concord Theatricals that Vape is ‘derogatory' toward Grease and is not to be staged. That may be their opinion but does not give them the authority to suppress Vape and prevent it from being performed.” Babcock is also an active member of the Dramatist Guild of America. PLUS: The Summer of 1989, Steph clears up the Squidbillies voiceover controversy, Tim has dinner and breakfast with two of our Radios, Mr. Shawn Hall and Mr. Wade Harrison, Who Died?, some news, Jeff & Steph talk TV, we all talk Tarantino and we have a visit from Bernie Sanders and the late, Shelby Foote.  Welcome and a huge thank you to our newest Radio Labyrinth Patrons - Sign up today and reap the rewards!  https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews We love our sponsors! Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ Our Friends! The Power Pod with WSB's, Jared Yamamoto, et. al. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-pod/id1459204880 One Topic with our very own, Autumn Fischer & Greg Russ https://onetopic.podbean.com/ The Wilder Ride with Alan Sanders and Walt Murray https://thewilderride.com/ The Regular Guys Review with Larry Wachs https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lawrence-wachs/the-regular-guys-review #KipAddotta #PeterFonda #Legion #Squidbillies #Woodstock #QuentinTarantino #CharlesManson #TedKennedy #Squidbillies #Grease #Vape #OnceUponATimeInHollywood #QuentinTarantino #BruceLee #The500 #Preacher #Lodge49 #AnotherLife #ColinQuinn #RedStateBlueState #ColaWars #TheTerror #BobcatGoldthwait #DanaGould #TheRegularGuys #Mindhunter #TheRighteousGemstone

Mississippi Moments Podcast
MSM 599 Shelby Foote - A Deliberate Writer

Mississippi Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 9:39


Mississippi author Shelby Foote, best known for his three volume history of the American Civil War, was born in Greenville, Mississippi in November of 1916. In this episode, we revisit his oral history interview, conducted by Dr. Orley B. Caudill on March 4, 1975, at his home in Memphis. Foote discusses growing up in Greenville, how everyone attended the same school and what they did for fun during the Great Depression. He was just five years old when his father passed away, leaving him and his mother alone. He recalls how his mother always supported his decisions and never said hurtful things. Anticipating America’s entrance into WWII, Foote left college after two years, returned to Mississippi and joined the National Guard. He remembers writing his first novel while waiting to be deployed, and selling short stories to the Saturday Evening Post. He also talks about his style of writing, which he describes as a slow, deliberate process.

The Catholic Reading Challenge
Episode 1: The Challenge Begins!

The Catholic Reading Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 33:59


Mike and Jess introduce the podcast and book categories for the year. We discuss some possible selections for our first category: "a faith memoir". ----------- For a free printable of the 2019 reading categories visit Jessica's blog. ---------- Book and authors mentioned on this episode: Shelby Foote's The Civil War (3 volumes) Thomas Cahill Christopher Dawson Robert Kaplan, Balkan Ghosts Doctors of the church: Edith Stein, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, St. Therese The Two Towers A Severe Mercy An Immovable Feast

Hugo's Posts
Conversations: Patrick Merric Gorton of We Live on a Planet Podcast

Hugo's Posts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 70:24


EPIC! Hugo is joined by Patrick Merrick Gorton, host of the popular We Live on a Planet Podcast for a hearty conversation about life, the future and the challenges the two men have faced. From their shared love of History, Futurism, struggles with Sobriety & Depression. Patrick also discussed the impetus for beginning his Podcast and how his journey is helping people from all across the planet begin tough conversations and seek fruitful answers. This is one conversation not to miss. Today on the Show: We Live on a Planet Podcast: wloap.com Sober Grid App: https://www.sobergrid.com/ Ken Burns' The Civil War: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098769/ Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2199.Team_of_Rivals The Civil War: A Narrative by Shelby Foote: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2199.Team_of_Rivals Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum: https://safehavenmuseum.com/ French and Indian War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_and_Indian_War 1984 by George Orwell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40961427-1984 Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts on Insta at @hugotorres or his blog at sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com

American Rambler with Colin Woodward
Episode 111: Steve Campbell

American Rambler with Colin Woodward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 92:56


Steve Campbell is a California guy. A native of the Bay Area, he got his Ph.D. in history at UC-Santa Barbara and now teaches at Cal Poly in Pomona. He has a book coming out in January, The Bank War and the Partisan Press, published through University Press of Kansas. Was Andrew Jackson like Trump, as many people have said? Well, yes and no. Steve and Colin talk about the perils and pleasures of being a historian, from the tenuous and lackluster (at best) job market and maintaining scholarly objectivity, to the ongoing battles between academics and popular historians, to the challenges of getting scholarship done with a heavy teaching load.   Should students become historians? Listen and find out, as Steve and Colin talk about everything from Steve Bannon and Shelby Foote to the Byrds's ill-fated shows in Nashville in the late 60s. 

American Rambler with Colin Woodward
Episode 103: Court Carney

American Rambler with Colin Woodward

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2018 105:24


Court Carney is a professor of history at Stephen F. Austin University, where he has taught for ten years. The author of Cuttin' Cup: How Early Jazz Got America's Ear, he's now working on a book on Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest and his legacy. Court and Colin were at LSU at the same time, and they reminisce about graduate school preparing you (and often not preparing you) for later life, why Gaines Foster is underrated, and how Robin Kelley's Race Rebels made a big impression.  Since Court is a music expert (and recovering bass player), Colin takes the opportunity to ask him about his early music influences (Beatles, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dyan); how his tastes have changed over time; and why he wanted to teach a class on Nobel Laureate Robert Zimmerman. It's a talk that examines everything from 19th century Memphis and Shelby Foote to Jeff Tweedy, Rush, and INXS. Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!  

Investors Needed
Ep. 38: Lazy Willennials

Investors Needed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 39:41


“Any understanding of this nation has to be based, and I mean really based, on an understanding of [Big Willie Style]. I believe that firmly. It defined us.” - Shelby Foote

Midrats
Episode 404: Best of Clausewitz with Donald Stoker

Midrats

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2017 60:51


He is quoted often, correctly and incorrectly, but few have actually read his works in full - and even fewer know much about the man himself, Major General Carl von Clausewitz, Kingdom of Prussia.Out guest for the full hour will be Donald Stoker, author of the new book, Clausewitz: His Life and Work. Stoker is a  Professor of Strategy and Policy for the U.S. Naval War College's program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.His previous book, The Grand Design: Strategy and the U.S. Civil War, won the distinguished Fletcher Pratt award for the best non-fiction Civil War book of 2010. Past winners include Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote.Episode first broadcast in DEC14.

Mississippi Moments Podcast
MSM 510 Shelby Foote - Foote on Faulkner, Fact from Fiction

Mississippi Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 10:12


In 1938, two aspiring young writers, Greenville native Shelby Foote and his best friend Walker Percy, drove to Oxford in search of legendary author William Faulkner.  Percy refused to get out of the car, but Foote walked up to the front door of Rowan Oak, knocked and introduced himself.  Thus began a friendship that would last until Faulkner’s death in 1962. In this episode, Foote describes Oxford’s native son as a gracious and interesting host and yet a deeply unhappy man who struggled with drinking and depression. Someone who was a deep thinker and yet preferred the company of the common man over the intellectual – a hunting story over a critical analysis of his work.   Foote concludes by sharing what, in his opinion, makes Faulkner such an exceptional writer and relates a humorous story about one of his famous binges.

Midrats
Episode 257: Clausewitz - now more than ever, with Donald Stoker

Midrats

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2014 61:27


He is quoted often, correctly and incorrectly, but few have actually read his works in full - and even fewer know much about the man himself, Major General Carl von Clausewitz, Kingdom of Prussia.Out guest for the full hour will be Donald Stoker, author of the new book, Clausewitz: His Life and Work. Stoker is a  Professor of Strategy and Policy for the U.S. Naval War College's program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.His previous book, The Grand Design: Strategy and the U.S. Civil War, won the distinguished Fletcher Pratt award for the best non-fiction Civil War book of 2010. Past winners include Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote.

Civil War Chronicles
Civil War Leaders

Civil War Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2012 9:26


Shelby Foote talks about Civil War leaders. Shelby Foote is among the most recognized authorities on the civil war and his literary works are legionary. oldtimeradiodvd.com

Mississippi Moments Podcast
MS Moments 33 Novelist and Historian Shelby Foote

Mississippi Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2009 4:25


Novelist and historian Shelby Foote discusses his approach to writing, opinion of Jefferson Davis, and friendship with William Faulkner.

Mississippi Moments Podcast
MS Moments 36 William Faulkner

Mississippi Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2009 4:19


Shelby Foote and Bell Wiley reminisce about the literary skill and eccentricities of their friend and colleague William Faulkner.