Podcasts about Snake River Canyon

This week, Evel finally makes his long awaited flight across The Snake River Canyon... with mixed results. From his parachute opening too early, to the thousands of people who nearly plummeted to their deaths, just to get a good view. He also heads over to England, causing much commotion, and drawing 90,000 people at Wembley stadium. This leads to a 2 day retirement, followed by more insanity!!Get all snuggled up in you rocket cycle, pull yourself from the bottom of a canyon, and take England by storm with Evel Knievel - Part 7!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Description We all face life-changing decisions that leave us feeling like we're about to strap ourselves into a rocket and shoot across a canyon. In this engaging episode, Scott Smith tackles the universal fear of change and introduces a powerful concept to help you navigate those transitions with confidence. Scott shares his personal realization about looming life changes and unpacks why even positive, well-justified decisions can still feel terrifying. Drawing from his years of coaching experience, he introduces the concept of "transitional identity"—a practical approach to bridge the gap between your current self and your future self. Discover why the uncomfortable feeling in your gut is actually a natural response to change and learn how to create a "peaceful base" that allows you to move forward with less fear. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on transformation that will help you embrace change rather than avoid it. Featured Story Scott opens with a humorous personal anecdote about his wife suddenly listening to his podcast after years of not doing so, highlighting how even small changes in our relationships can feel disruptive. This leads into his reflection on waking up with the realization that life-changing events were looming in his future, creating a perfect segue into discussing how we all face moments of significant transition that can feel as dramatic as Evel Knievel's infamous attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon. Key Takeaways Life is fundamentally about getting from where you are today to where you want to go tomorrow We view ourselves through our identity, which makes changing feel threatening The future feels fictional while our current life feels real, making apprehension a natural response Creating a "transitional identity" helps bridge the gap between your current and future self Decision fatigue can be fixed by gaining full clarity about your direction Life-changing decisions feel intimidating regardless of how exciting or justified they are The transformation from what you have now to what you want is what drives personal growth Building a "peaceful base" for today creates a foundation for tomorrow's changes Memorable Quotes "Life is all about getting from where you are today to where you want to go tomorrow." "It's the transformation from what you have now to what you want that excites growth in your lives." "As your future becomes real, your transitional identity transitions. You leave what's behind you and go to the future." Scott's Three-Step Approach Accept your current identity: Acknowledge who you are right now without judgment, creating what Scott calls a "peaceful base" as your foundation. Create your transitional identity: Develop a bridge identity that exists between who you are now and who you're becoming (e.g., "I've always been a hometown person, but now I'm learning to become a citizen of the world"). Build a bridge to your future self: Focus on the transition process rather than the gap between where you are and where you want to be, allowing your identity to gradually shift as your future becomes real. Connect With Scott Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Site: https://motivationtomove.com Face Your Passion: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/ 9-Minute Clarity Code: https://www.9minuteclaritycode.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Evel is ready to jump the Snake River Canyon, but he takes on a new partner, Vince McMahon. He also tells specifics of how he cheats on his wife, and why it's okay, gives his opinion on race relations & threatens The Hell's Angels. All of this while rushing to finish the "Skycycle", and attempting to throw a "$1 million party", through the streets of Butte. Partner with Vince McMahon, and have him judge your character as poor, tell Penthouse magazines all of your secrets, and get ready to jump over The Snake River Canyon with Evel Knievel - Part 6!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we begin a special series about one of the most iconic, famous & absolutely insane people that we've ever talked about! We discuss his origin, where a few severe blows to the head may have helped contribute to his daredevil ways. His young life is filled with crime. From petty thievery, burglary, frauds, schemes, and outright extortion, to all the way to winning his wife, by kidnapping her. He also figures out that you have to be outrageous, to draw a crowd, or even to sell insurance.Grow up in a rough & tumble mining town, become a criminal mastermind by the time you're a teenager, and get your wife to marry you by dragging her by the hair, from her family home with Evel Knievel - Part 1!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this interview, JC tells the story of how Evel Knievel and JC Agajanian (Sr.) came together to enjoy a long-lasting, positive, business and personal relationship. Some of Knievel's jumps are remembered including the infamous Snake River Canyon jump. What was Knievel like in person? Listen in and let JC take you for a trip down Memory Lane. Enjoy! NOTE: For more information on Evel Knievel, please visit: https://EvelKnievel.com.

Nice day today. Indeed, I'd take my bike out if it weren't such a pain. We watched the Snake River Canyon jump, err, Mike Tyson fighting Logan Paul. It was fun, also Isabelle watched sports. It was brutal. The two middle fights were actually pretty good. Isabelle has lots of art projects on the go.

Nice day today.Indeed, I'd take my bike out if it weren't such a pain.We watched the Snake River Canyon jump, err, Mike Tyson fighting Logan Paul.It was fun, also Isabelle watched sports.It was brutal.The two middle fights were actually pretty good.Isabelle has lots of art projects on the go.

On this week's episode: Grizzly 399's death has made national headlines and triggered memorials and gatherings from the Snake River Canyon to Grand Teton National Park. KHOL's Dante Filpula Ankney reports both wildlife advocates like Kristin Combs and wildlife managers like Chris Servheen and Dan Thompson say the bear had a positive impact throughout it's life but posed some unique management challenges.   Former Jackson Hole Fire Chief Stephen Jellie resigned under much scrutiny last year with a substantial severance. KHOL's Sophia Boyd-Fliegel talks with Mat-Su Sentinel reporter Amy Bushatz about a similar situation, this time in Palmer, Alaska.   Many who can't vote in Tuesday's election are still anxious about the results. A group of Jacksonites and immigrant service providers met last month in the Teton County Library to recap recent immigration policy changes and outline potentials for under a Trump OR Harris administration. KHOL's Rachel Stevens attended and talked Alin Yukiro Badillo Carillo — the leader of an immigration group in town who fears her complicated legal status could change.    Over the past few months KHOL and StoryCorps have connected Teton County residents with candidates running for local office through one-on-one conversations. In the final installment of our election edition of One Small Step produced by Alyson Spery, we hear from two candidates: Devon Viehman who's running for town council and Jerry Bosch who's running for the school board.    Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

This year, Idaho will celebrate an American cultural icon. September will mark the 50th anniversary of legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel's jump over the Snake River Canyon. Knievel was a cultural icon throughout the 1970s, known for his dangerous stunts and death-defying attitude that led him to jump over everything from buses and lions to sharks, all on a motorcycle. Kelly Knievel, Evel's son, says that his father paid for his legacy in broken bones and blood. Kelly manages the Evel Knievel brand and was with his dad on the day he jumped the Snake River Canyon on a rocket powered motorcycle. Today, Knievel is seen as the godfather of extreme sports such as dirt-biking, off-road racing, BMX biking and more. Knieval's stunts resulted in multiple injuries. He crashed 13 times in 175 jumps. He even held the Guinness world record for the most broken bones: 35 multiple fractures requiring hospital stays and 15 major surgeries. The stunt at Snake River Canyon garnered thousands of live viewers and millions across the world on TV. Despite the adoring fans Knievel also faced criticism during his time in the spotlight. On labor day, September 1st, a parade across the Snake River Canyon bridge will take place to celebrate the icon and his stunt. Kelly says that he loves these events because of the people, especially those who come with stories of his dad. Kelly says that tickets and hotel rooms are going fast, so make sure to get yours before the end of august here: https://evelknievel.com/

Discover the hidden gem of Twin Falls, Idaho! From the stunning Perrine Bridge and Snake River Canyon to the majestic Shoshone Falls, this town offers breathtaking views and endless adventure. It is perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike. Show notes: https://thefaiolas.com/125  

I'm back in the saddle with my AI sidekick to analyze seasons 3 and 4 of Cosmic Disclosure. We get a deeper look into the 20 and Back and Age Regression, along with some more insight into how much Corey Goode was lying back then. It's really something to behold. One of the most important things to do when lying is to attempt to have some semblance of believability but Corey appears to have never received that memo. If you're going to lie I guess you might as well go big and this is the lying equivalent of Evel Knievel trying to jump Snake River Canyon. At least crashing a motorcycle is cool. Flaming out because your lies have become too grandiose is pathetic. I hope David tries to jump one of his hovercars over the Grand Canyon. I think I'm just going to start lying like these guys. Japan bought $1 billion dollars of fighter jets from me and they are going to be used to fight against David's jets. I've also been elected as the successor to Wavel Ramkalawan as the President of Seychelles. I'm also happy to announce my marriage to a very hot billionaire woman who is totally real. I'm also Edgar Cayce and Archangel Michael speaks to me in my dreams. If you enjoyed the show, please Like & Subscribe to our channel and share the links. This show can be found @hiddeninplainsightradio on Instagram and @thehiddenpod on Twitter. iTunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-in-plain-sight/id1488538144?i=1000459997594 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zsntvl63Do7m9gNTD8Za2?si=MczvbuMlRuCbmWChclVUZA YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRejWJs0hn8pefj5FiE7ZQ Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/c-389525 If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddeninplainsightpod #hiddeninplainsight #podcast #comedy #conspiracy #ufo #aliens #DavidWilcock #CoreyGoode #CosmicDisclosure --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiddeninplainsightradio/message

In case you don't know who, Evel Knievel is, let me tell you. This daredevil attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. His most famous stunt was attempting to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He tried to jump across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho Falls using a rocket-powered cycle. He failed, due to a parachute malfunction, but only suffered minor injuries. He later jumped 19 cars with his Harley-Davidson XR-750 (pictured) at the Ontario Motor Speedway in California. That historic cycle is in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Needless to say, Knievel had trouble getting insurance. He is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the survivor of the most bones broken in a lifetime, more than 433 bone fractures. George Hamilton portrayed him in the film “Evel Knievel.” In this podcast he'll tell you how he got his name and his philosophy in dealing with this dangerous sport.

General Pringle discusses her experiences as a cadet, including unique firsts. and she highlights the challenges she faced in her career and the lessons she learned. ----more---- SUMMARY Retired Major General Heather Pringle '91 shares her journey from the Air Force Academy to commanding the Air Force Research Laboratory. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and being the best wingman. General Pringle discusses her experiences as a cadet, including unique firsts. She highlights the challenges she faced in her career and the lessons she learned. General Pringle also provides advice for other leaders, emphasizing the value of honesty and feedback. She encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world.   OUR QUOTE PICKS "The mission gets done 100 times better if the whole team is working in concert it the success or the failure of the mission isn't on one person's shoulders. It never is on one person's shoulders." "Everyone has a story. And so if someone's a supervisor out there, I would say job number one is to listen and know your team, listen to their stories." "I would just say, don't think about me, you know, just go for it. And if you need help, call me. So that's it, that I just said, go for it. There's nothing should be stopping you."   SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN  |  TWITTER  |  EMAIL   CHAPTERS 00:00:  Introduction and Teamwork 01:06:  General Pringle's Journey 03:22:  Cadet Life and Experiences 04:22:  Unique Firsts and Exchanges 05:41:  Impressions of Today's Cadets 06:08:  Indoctrination Day and Early Memories 07:30:  Involvement in Clubs and Groups 08:19:  Challenges and Lessons Learned 09:39:  Transition to Air Force Research Laboratory 12:32:  Commanding Air Force Research Laboratory 14:46:  Transition to Civilian Sector and Nonprofit Work 19:05:  Advice for Supervisors and Taking Care of Your Team 20:30:  Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Failure 23:49:  Lessons from Mentors and Leaders 24:46:  Being the Best Wingman and Team Player 25:12:  Commanding Air Force Research Laboratory 27:33:  Transition to Civilian Sector and Nonprofit Work 30:25:  Lessons Learned and Being True to Yourself 34:36:  Final Thoughts and Encouragement   TAKEAWAYS FOR LEADERS AND ASPIRING LEADERS - The importance of teamwork and being a good wingman in achieving mission success. No one person carries the burden alone. - As a leader, it's important to listen to your team's stories to better understand and support them. Everyone comes from a unique background. - Facing challenges and setbacks are an opportunity to learn and grow. Don't get discouraged by failures or non-selections - keep pursuing new opportunities. - It's important to be honest with yourself and others for personal and professional development. Be open to feedback to improve. - Focus on serving others through your work and giving back to your community through service and leadership. - Believe in yourself and pursue your dreams and passions. With perseverance, you are capable of more than you realize.  - The success or failure of a mission is not on one person's shoulders; it requires a whole team working together.  - Embrace challenges and failures as opportunities for growth and learning.  - Be true to yourself and embrace your unique story and background.  - Take care of your team and listen to their stories; everyone has a unique perspective and contribution to make.  - Don't be afraid to ask for help and seek feedback to improve as a leader.   BIO Major General (Ret.) Heather Pringle '91 Gen. Pringle retired as Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, Dayton, Ohio, and Technology Executive Officer, supporting both the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. She led a $2.5 billion science, technology and innovation enterprise in accelerating the discovery and development of solutions for Airmen and Guardians. She was responsible for formulating a comprehensive technology portfolio that anticipates future warfighter needs, while promoting risk-taking and problem solving across her 6,000-member government workforce. She accelerated the delivery of cross-domain solutions through partnerships with industry, academia, and international allies, and executed an additional $2.3 billion in externally funded research and development. Through the laboratory's technology and functional directorates, AFWERX and the 711th Human Performance Wing, her team produced a deep technical and medical bench, pushed the boundaries of modern technology and improved the science for tomorrow. Prior to her last assignment, Maj. Gen. Pringle served as the Director of Strategic Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. - Copy and image credit:  www.af.mil     ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates!          FULL TRANSCRIPT   SPEAKERS Our Host is Naviere Walkewicz '99 | Our Guest is Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Heather Pringle '91   Major Gen. (Ret.) Heather Pringle '91  00:09 The mission gets done 100 times better if the whole team is working in concert. The success or the failure of the mission isn't on one person's shoulders. It never is on one person's shoulders. Just like being a cadet isn't just on the cadet's shoulders. There's a whole team of folks out there who, if we are the best wingman that we can be, then the mission will succeed.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:00 My guest today is retired Major General Heather Pringle, a 1991 graduate of the Air Force Academy. General Pringle's journey from in-processing day to her current role in the nonprofit sector spans 32 years. Along the way, she served in education, warfighter support, research, innovation and global leadership roles culminating in the command of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command. There is a unique first from her days as a fourth degree that stands out. And it makes me wonder how that affected the trajectory of your Air Force career. We'll talk about that with the general and much more. General Pringle, thank you for being here today.   Gen. Heather Pringle  01:36 Thanks for having me, Naviere. And please, call me Heather.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:39 So Heather, let's kind of go back a little bit, you know, to some early days. Back to the beginning. Let's talk about what you were like as a kid where you grew up, about your family?   Gen. Heather Pringle  01:50 Well, I grew up in a small town in Idaho. And I guess before we really dig in, I do want to say, thanks so much for having me here. It's yes, it's an honor to be able to talk to your audience and share some stories. And if there's any way I can be of help, that's what I'm all about.   Naviere Walkewicz  We love that. Thank you.   Gen. Heather Pringle  So, growing up in small town in Idaho, it's well known for the place where Evil Knievel jumped the Snake River Canyon, but he did not land on the other side, or the part of the canyon where I grew up. But the excitement surrounding it really enthralled me. And you asked what I was like growing up, and I love to challenge. I'd love to learn new things. And maybe that was a little difficult on my parents. But boy, they did a such a great job of instilling values in me and always doing my best and working hard and trying to make a difference for others.   Naviere Walkewicz  You grew up, you moved to Idaho.   Gen. Heather Pringle  I'm the oldest of three and my sister served in the Air Force as a nurse and my younger brother, also known as “Zoom”, also served in the Air Force as well. He was a pilot, and yes, so he was a pilot. There you go.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:11 That's awesome. And another long blue line graduate of the Air Force Academy.   Gen. Heather Pringle  03:15 Absolutely. He was class of 1996.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:18 Is that something? Did you know you wanted to go to the academy? How did that come about?   Gen. Heather Pringle  03:22 My aunt and uncle live on a ranch in Wyoming. And that's where I spent my summers. So that part about hard work and doing chores and you know, dawn to dusk type stuff. They taught me a lot about working to make a contribution. And my aunt was a high school teacher. And as part of her curriculum, she went on a trip to Annapolis. And she came back and she said if she had her life to do over again, she would go to a service academy. That was the first I'd ever heard of a service academy. I'm so grateful to my aunt and uncle. And I did my own research and found out about the Air Force Academy in Colorado. And it had an exchange with France…   Naviere Walkewicz  Okay.   Gen. Heather Pringle  …which was really fun. That intrigued me as well. So, I just worked hard and did my best and I got lucky.   Naviere Walkewicz  So did you get to go on an exchange?   Gen. Heather Pringle  While I was a cadet?   Naviere Walkewicz  Wow.   Gen. Heather Pringle  Yes, I did. And I used to joke that it was my favorite semester at the Academy. But there were a lot of great semesters out the Academy, but France was a unique one that is so unique. Yeah, we do. My brother and I have a unique distinction that we're the only brother sister at least couple years ago that was true. The only brothers sister combo that went to the French exchange. Naviere Walkewicz  Oh my goodness. That's cool.   Gen. Heather Pringle  It is kind of cool. But I'm sure today's cadets have already surpassed that milestone and many more.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:02 The level of talent coming in and just how smart they are. I don't know that I would have made it in today's…, for sure where I was, you know, back, you know, in '95.   Gen. Heather Pringle  05:13 I completely agree. It's mind blowing. And I'm just so impressed by the cadet population and their talent and their selfless drive. It's amazing. And I'm very honored. They make me look better than I am. And they're, just fantastic. And the future is really bright. And we're in great hands.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:39 I think that's true. They make they make us look good, because really they represent the long blue line from you know, from years before and as we move forward. So, talk about that a little bit more the cadet life. I know you graduated from five were you always in Vandy? What was Cadet life like for you?   Gen. Heather Pringle  05:55 So Cadet life was, oh, I don't even know how to describe it. But let's see, I started we're…   Naviere Walkewicz  06:03 You're not military at all, like no exposure. So that was it. You literally showed up? Let's talk about just ID (induction day) what was that? Like? Let's start there, indoctrination day.   Gen. Heather Pringle  06:10 Okay, I have a couple of memories. So, the first one is I was on the plane, and my parents shipped me from Idaho to Colorado Springs. And I'm sitting next to somebody on the plane who has this little gold book in front of him. And I'm looking and I said, “Well, hi. I'm Heather.” And it turns out the individual was going to the Academy and had this book. He said, “Well, we have to memorize quotes.” And so that was the first part and then the bus ride from the airport to at the time, that was the Bring Me Men” ramp. It was dreary, it was raining. It was a rare rainy day here in Colorado. And so, you know, the ambiance started to sink in. And the weight of what I was about to enter started hitting me and I started getting worried. And could I cut it? Was I good enough? And all I could do was try. And the other funny memory that I have new here is they take you around on indoctrination day and you get measured for boots, you get measured for uniforms, etc. And they cut your hair.   Naviere Walkewicz  07:27 Yes. I remember that vividly.   Gen. Heather Pringle  07:28 Yes, and I had my hair cut before I went because I was going to be as prepared as I could. And immediately after getting my hair cut, they hand you the little placard to hold it under your chin and they were going to take your military identification photo. And I had the biggest grin because I was just proud and happy to be a part of the cadet corps and loving life. And then immediately after that, an upperclassman came around and definitely trained the smile right out of me. It was the last one for a little bit.   Naviere Walkewicz  08:02 Oh my goodness. So that was definitely a memory for sure. Let's talk a little bit more about while you're at the Academy. I know you, going before the Academy, you dabbled in different things and challenges. What were some of the experiences that you got involved with, or maybe clubs or groups that you can get involved as well while you were at the Academy?   Gen. Heather Pringle  08:19 Oh, that was, that was so fun. And the clubs really helped build that feeling of connection and camaraderie and family in addition to your squadron, right? I was a walk-on the track team. I was a hurdler.   Naviere Walkewicz  Wow.   Gen. Heather Pringle  Not great. I'm really, really not great. I was definitely the walk-on. But there's something for everyone. And that's, that's the goodness of it. And it just was really great. And I'm still friends with some of my track colleagues. And I'm really lucky to make some great friends during that time. I thought I'd mentioned as well, it wasn't all roses, as you can imagine. And in high school, I really liked physics. And I thought, you know, maybe I'll do physics. And I did not do well on the test that I had. So, I pretty quickly dropped physics as a major. And that's a tiny little regret that I have. Human Factors, which is no regret whatsoever. I loved it. And I loved the opportunity to combine technology and the human side of it. And it's it really worked out very, very well. At the time though I was a little disappointed that I didn't quite cut it but that's one of the thoughts that I had might be of interest is don't give up on your dreams when you're going through the Academy. And I'll say that even when one door closes a window opens and you're right, Human Factors, was the best thing ever. I loved it, I pursued it as a scientist and met many great people. And I leave the physics to the really, really talented people, which is there are so many out there.   Naviere Walkewicz  10:14 Well, that really speaks volumes, because so many listeners I think are at, you know, different points when you come to a crossroad. And you kind of wonder which way do I go. So, I think that's a really great story that you shared there. Because sometimes the path that you're not even seeing is the one that you should be going on. And that's kind of how you, you approached it. So, at the Academy, were there any particular leaders that really spoke to you and shaped you in a way that you knew was going to kind of make a difference in your career after the academy?   Gen. Heather Pringle  10:43 You look to so many around you. I leaned on so many people from my roommates along the way to faculty. I was really drawn to the academic side. And I had a lot of faculty that I looked up to, and they encouraged me. My academic advisor, for example, made a friendly bet with me once that I should get a particular grade point average. And, you know me, I love a challenge. So, I didn't just meet the challenge, but you know, that's a little, that's my personality. Unfortunately, yes, well, it can get in the way sometimes, too, but, um, you know, and then my AOCs. I still have my Cadet coin from 5th Squadron from 1991. I just can't believe how many people are dedicated to helping cadets succeed across the weighing across the base. I mean, we can't forget all those folks that are keeping the dorms warm, and ensuring that, you know, all the grounds are kept up to speed. And I, if I could say thank you to all of them for the lack of thank you's that I said at the time, I would love to do so now.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:14 So, I did want to touch on this unique first that your class experienced. So, you know, your class was amongst the first cadets to receive desktop computers. Let's talk a little bit about that. Because, you know, I can think a lot of firsts that cadets have, but this was game changer for the Academy. How did that kind of, what did that look like for you, and did it, you know, shape anything for what you wanted to do in the future?   Gen. Heather Pringle  12:38 The freshmen had computers and the sophomores, but not the juniors and not the seniors. Interesting, very fascinating tool differential. So, I do remember getting the computer during basic training and trying to figure out how to stick the floppy in to boot up the computer and use it right. And we also had an intranet at the time. And I would say that our class got very, very good at coordinating spirit missions using our computers, and the juniors and seniors were none the wiser. And so, we would say, you know, we had to be pretty good about doing that. But we could never pull the wool over the eyes of our sophomores and they were always right there to get us. But I even remember a couple of upperclassmen requesting services, for example, in terms of entering papers into the computer so that they would have a document because I had it and they didn't, rather than handwriting or typing right on a typewriter.   Naviere Walkewicz  13:47 So, just share, do you have a particular spirit mission that still stands out into your mind that you remember?   Gen. Heather Pringle  13:54 Oh, I don't even know if I should get into those.   Naviere Walkewicz  13:58 Fair enough? I think we all have those. Those spirit missions are li those just stay with us.   Gen. Heather Pringle  14:03 Yeah. Let's just say, you know, I really bonded with my classmates. Yeah. And I'm really grateful for having those friends over the years as well. So yeah, there. We, I'm sure, we weren't the best, or the worst. But yeah, we made our mark.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:22 I think of all, every class, I think, feels like they either had the toughest or they had the best spirit mission.   Gen. Heather Pringle  14:29 So, you know, yeah, we're probably right in the middle, right in the middle.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:33 Well, maybe we can shift a little bit to your career. But before we do, for those listeners that are thinking about the Air Force Academy or kind of, you know, lessons that you learn, if you can go back and talk to Cadet Heather, you know, what would you say to her?   Gen. Heather Pringle  14:46 Oh, I would say just keep going for it and enjoy it because it's over too quickly. And I think I didn't really realize how many people were there to help me and I don't think I asked for help enough when I needed it. So, I would say that there are people that want you to succeed. And they're there to help cadets succeed. So that would be my message.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:16 Let's talk about this 32 years of amazing leadership in the in the Air Force, and I know that you're very modest.   Gen. Heather Pringle  15:24 (It) spans two centuries. So, I think it's not all that remarkable. And I have to say, you know, even given that the long blue line, there are so many leaders to look up to, like Heather Wilson, David Ogilvy and Mark Welsh, so many great leaders to look up to. It's very humbling just to be a part of it, and to help someone else make it better and follow in their great footsteps.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:55 Yes, well, I think that's part of what makes us so special is because I think every, you know, person that shares their experiences when it comes to their, like leadership lessons, or just some of the trials, tribulations, successes, someone that's listening on the other end can pick something from that and say, like, that really, that really spoke to me. So, you know, we'll talk about your career. Maybe you can just share just off the bat, you know, you're a mom?   Gen. Heather Pringle  16:19 I am a wife…   Naviere Walkewicz  16:20 You are also you know, you did 32 years and leadership positions. What's that like, juggling all of that? How did you do that?   Gen. Heather Pringle  16:27 I don't know that I did it very well. You know, you just do the best you can. But first is having a great husband who supported me along the way and made sure that the kids were fed. And yeah, I'll say they had dirt on their faces, or, you know, my daughter dressed in mismatched, you know, whatever. But it was just, it was just a great life. And I'm really grateful that he was helping me through the ups and the downs. It's hard to be a mom and to be active duty, and it gets harder over time. It's especially hard when they're little juggling. And you kind of feel like, wow, I'm failing at being a mom, I'm failing at being an officer, and how do you manage both? And I would just say, give yourself a break, and be the best you that you can be. I once tried to be something or meet a standard that I thought was the right thing to do. But once I decided, you know what, I'm Heather, I'm from Idaho, and not many of us are, and I'm a mom, and I just kind of owned that as part of my leadership. I was happier. And I don't know if I did better, but I was able to go further because of it. And I was much more comfortable in my skin. And, you know, you take the highs and the lows, and you just keep going.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:10 No, that's wonderful. I think there's young officers that feel that pressure at both moms and dads. And so I think that's, it's nice to hear those who have done so well to admit, you know, hey, it's tough at times, and sometimes you gotta lean on your network, and your network can be a lot of different things. So thank you for sharing that.   Gen. Heather Pringle  18:28 Yeah, well, you, you might end up going to work once in a while was spit-up on your shoulder, or, you know, kind of being a little, you know, or late to a soccer game. And you don't have to, I guess that's what I'm really saying, is you don't have to be perfect. Across the board. Just be you.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:49 I think that's a great nugget for those that are listening that maybe are feeling some of those pressures. What advice might you give to supervisors that maybe have some, some members in their, on their teams that you might say, maybe consider giving grace? Or what does that look like to you that you might share?   Gen. Heather Pringle  19:06 Well, this is something that I learned from General Mark Walsh, and he said, everyone has a story. And so, if someone's a supervisor out there, I would say job number one is to listen and know your team, listen to their stories. And every individual in the military is serving and comes from all these unique, amazing backgrounds. And they've conquered their own challenges, whether it's past or present. And so, when supervisors understand that, then they can better meet the individual in the middle. Of course, the mission has to get done and you want it to be done. Well, national security is an imperative and we're depending on our uniformed members, so I'm not worried about our military letting us down. I just want to make sure that we're living up to what our military needs. And so, listen, learn, and see if we can meet in the middle.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:12 I mean, it goes back to taking care of your people. And then I think that you just said, you couldn't have said that any better.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:20 Maybe you can share some of the challenges that you might have experienced. You talked about, you know, being a mom and being a leader. Talk about just in leadership in general. What was maybe one of the most challenging things you've experienced? And how did you overcome that?   Gen. Heather Pringle  20:34 I had a variety of challenges. Throughout my career, I'll say I didn't have necessarily a straight line in the way that I went. And I think that's great. And I didn't know if I was, you know, I applied to a lot of different opportunities, you know, there's so many, and I, you know, I didn't get half of them or more. I wanted to be a Squadron Commander down at Air Education and Training Command down at Lackland. And I didn't get selected. That's okay. It like, it's, I kept going and doing other things, and other doors opened, and so you just, you just don't give up. That would have been an amazing opportunity. And what they do down at Lackland is phenomenal. But, you know, that's just one example of, you know, something I tried and didn't pan out. But what do you do, you just keep going and try something new, or work on those skills and learn from it. The worst thing I could have done, or the worst thing anyone could do, is to let that you know, non-selection define them as an individual or feel like, you know, all hope for the future is lost. That's not, couldn't be, couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, all learning comes from failure. And that's something we need to embrace, to improve, to adapt to change, and to keep getting better, right? And to grow as leaders to grow as a leader. So, I love a challenge. So, I took those failures as a challenge. All right, what am I going to learn what I'm going to do next?   Naviere Walkewicz  22:23 And it probably even helped in your, you've probably mentored others, you know, that are going through similar challenges that actually like let's look at it this from a different vantage point. And because you kind of went through those different experiences, you're able to be even more impactful in their lives.   Gen. Heather Pringle  22:35 It is important to be honest and give feedback that helps individuals grow. And so, another thought maybe for supervisors is we don't do them any favors if we don't tell them honestly, where they're strong, but where they need to work. And so, we all want to improve, and we all want to be the best that we can at whatever job that we've been given. So, I welcome that kind of feedback. And I'm currently learning about what I need to do. And so, I've got a lot to learn. So, I'm all ears every day all day long.   Naviere Walkewicz  23:14 I think there's a, I don't know that it's not a direct quote, it's certainly not in contrails. But there's something that talks about I think, truly being kind is being honest, you know, being truthful with people. And I think that's some of the best ways we can be kind is by just being honest and truthful with others. So sure. Now, that's wonderful. So you had mentioned that some of the best things that, you know, advice you can give to someone is ways that they can improve. Was there any particular mentor leader that just gave you something that really stuck with you, aside from general wells that maybe you've taken with you in your career as a growth opportunity?   Gen. Heather Pringle  23:45 A lot, I honestly, I really have so many people that I'm grateful for leaving a mark on me. You know, I learned or watched from afar, General Laurie Robinson and she would always say, “Be the best airman you can be, but also be the best wingman that you can be.” And I think that is another area where not only trying to improve yourself but uplift your teammates. And the mission gets done 100 times better if the whole team is working in concert. And the failure, the success or the failure of the mission isn't on one person's shoulders. It never is on one person's shoulders. There's a whole team of folks out there who if we are the best wingman that we can be, then the mission will succeed.   Naviere Walkewicz  24:44 Right, now teams are where it's at. And you had the opportunity to lead an incredible team at AFRL. And what's so, I think, so cool about that is you were at a time when you were supporting both Air and Space Force. Let's talk a little bit about that and talk about what was it like when you found out you're going to be commanding, you know, Air Force Research Laboratory? How did that feel and maybe just kind of share some of those moments with us.   Gen. Heather Pringle  25:08 Well the Air Force Research Lab, which you know, don't get confused about Air Force in the name, because it's there for the Space Force too, and provides a ton of amazing technologies for guardians. That was the honor of a lifetime, a huge privilege, because that team is eye-wateringly smart, and brilliant, and innovative. And they are, every day focused on solving problems for warfighters. What can be a higher calling than that? I, I just enjoyed getting to know them, helping them succeed. And they're doing some amazing things for, you know, they shoot lasers, they build robots, they blow things up. They code like crazy, right? It's just they love it, they love it. And they're great at it. They're the best in the world. And I'm forever grateful to have had that opportunity. And I know they continue that mission, even today. That's the other beauty of the military. So even when you have an opportunity, you're always moving, right. And now I know that the research lab is in wonderful, amazing, great hands of a test pilot, and doing even better things. And so it keeps getting better and better. Just like those cadets were better than we were back in the day. AFRL is better today than it ever was. And it's going in the right direction. And I would encourage anybody who's listening to go look up the research lab, because it's pretty inspiring, and they don't get the credit they deserve. That's for sure.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:00 Well, that is good for people. I think people always want to know, like, how do we get to some of these technologies that are doing all of these things and supporting our guardians, our Air Force, or you know, what does that look like? And I think that's cool that you said, “Hey, go check it out.” And part of that is maybe that journey will take them there as well.   Gen. Heather Pringle  27:15 Yeah. So that'd be great.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:17 How did you find out, so talk about just I think that's such a wonderful opportunity to like you said, you know, chance of a lifetime. How did you find out when you were selected for that?   Gen. Heather Pringle  27:26 Oh, I don't even remember. It was probably a blur. I was pretty incredulous though. I'll say this when I graduated in 1991. So last century, I never would have dreamed that I would have had such an opportunity or such a wonderful, yeah, opportunity to be a part of a team like that. So, as I said, my trajectory or my path may have been weaving, and I got so lucky to be there. And now they're doing great things. I just remember trying to relish every moment and trying to relate to the team that what they did mattered. And they're in it for the long haul. So, when they're solving problems, it's not a two-day problem. It's a problem for 10 years from now. So, it can be a little discouraging, but that's where you kind of have to have that you're in it for the long game. So, I don't really remember it was kind of a blur.   Naviere Walkewicz  28:33 Just the whole experience was itself just amazing. Yeah.   Gen. Heather Pringle  28:37 And it was also COVID. So that was a bit of a tricky wicket to navigate and figure out, well, how are you going to lead a distributed, diverse organization like that?   Naviere Walkewicz  28:57 Yeah, that's cool. That is, was there a particular capability that under your leadership, and with the team with you that you could, you know, just share about that you're proud of that kind of was accomplished during your tenure?   Gen. Heather Pringle  29:08 Well, they did it all. So, all the credit goes to the 10,000 professionals who do all that problem solving. They were focused on everything from, oh, the Battle Network, JADC to, to all this space technologies which are so exciting, and also the collaborative combat aircraft was a big one. And the other thing, I'll mention it here, too, even in that organization, it was important to think about who else is contributing to that mission. So, all of those technologies were collaborative efforts with acquirers and Air Force Materiel Command and the program offices with the warfighters, who were helping us understand what is needed on the battlefield and everyone in between. So, none of that work gets done without the whole team contributing.   Naviere Walkewicz  30:16 Was there any moments that you remember that you were surprised? Were there any particular people that just really kind of stood out to you that you were just so incredibly happy that you were able to be a part of their team? While you're there?   Gen. Heather Pringle  30:29 I used to say that if I, if I'm not surprised every single day, then the Air Force Research Lab isn't doing its job. Over the course of a couple years, there were plenty of surprises and lots of opportunities to learn, right? Say that in quotes. So, you were asking before the show, what are unicorns? Yeah, and I may have overused the phrase, but I always thought of the team at the research lab as unicorns because each one was unique. We had opera singers and fiction writers and band players. And, by the way, the world record for pumpkin chucking in a trebuchet is held by an AFRL team. Everyone had a unique story, they came from such amazing backgrounds, and here they were dedicated to serving the nation through technology.   Naviere Walkewicz  31:30 So that is how you catch unicorns? Well, let's talk a little bit about your transition from the military side to the civilian sector and nonprofit work. What does that been like for you?   Gen. Heather Pringle  31:42 Well, it was, it was hard to say goodbye to the team. And but, you know, like all things, you know, life goes on, and they're doing amazing, which is, I'm so proud of them, and so happy for them. And that's what you love to see. And that's truly the beauty of the military. And coming to being a retired person I love being called Heather. So that's probably, and mom, actually, I love mom first. And I get that a lot more than, you know, when I was full time military. And I have found that a lot of the things that you learned those gifts that you pick up through your military career are valued by the civilian sector. So having a mission focus, thinking about, you know, what is it you're trying to accomplish, and then focusing all your efforts on that. And you can't forget, it all starts with the team and who they are and the leadership that permeates everything. So, no mission gets accomplished, without the team there behind it. So, I've spent time getting to know this new team, that I'm a part of learning their unique contributions and understanding what the mission is. And then again, relying on that whole external teamwork, that external group of partners and stakeholders who also want success for that mission, and you find it's not lonely, you're not alone in accomplishing that, that so many people want you to succeed. And that's, that's what I want for your listeners. I want them to go conquer the world, make it better, you know, sweep up all that broken glass that me and my troubled classmates made and it's a little change, you know, you I'll say I have more to give and so that spirit of service before self, if that isn't in my blood, I'm, I am really hoping to continue to serve my family, my community, and my team and so I've got more to give and the Academy gave me those foundational skills to give more.   Naviere Walkewicz  34:18 I mean, well, starting with your family to your time as a cadet to your time in the military, and now the civilian, this new journey. What are some of the most important lessons that you've learned? Maybe in leadership and maybe just in you know, being a successful servant?   Gen. Heather Pringle  34:35 Oh, well, you know, and it's not always success. It's going through setbacks, learning more and trying to be more honest and sometimes those learnings are hard, too. And I had to, I had, there were times when I had to think long and hard about okay, what does this really mean? Am I being truly honest with myself and uh, you know, I'm not, I'm far from perfect. But, you know, I guess just, you know, being the best person that you are. Own whatever unique story that you are. Don't try and be something you're not. You know, I'm from Idaho, you're from Nebraska, we can do that. And it makes the solution so much better. And the more we help each other, the more successful our world will be. I guess the one thing I haven't mentioned really is take time to be with your family and know that they're making your service possible. And now I'm giving back to them.   Naviere Walkewicz  35:46 I mean, you've given so many incredible nuggets about yourself, and I think that people can really relate to that are listening. What's something that you really want them to remember about you?   Gen. Heather Pringle  35:57 I would just say, don't think about me, you know, just go for it. And if you need help, call me. So that's it, that I just said, go for it. There's nothing should be stopping you. And you know, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and I bet you are so much better than you even know that you are. So go for it.   Naviere Walkewicz  36:21 I think that was a great boil down nugget there. Well, I do want to just make sure we're there anything that I didn't ask you that you would really love for our listeners to hear?   Gen. Heather Pringle  36:32 No, I just want to say thanks for having me. I hope it's been an enjoy. It's I've enjoyed the conversation. So very much. Yeah. You know, it's it's important to be part of this community and give back and thanks for doing these kinds of podcasts to spread the word and get people excited. Yes, about coming to the academy and serving our Air Force in our space force. There is so much out there to do really is and we need great people and there's a lot of us out there rooting for you.   Naviere Walkewicz  37:11 Thank you very much. Thanks so much and Heather you have a wonderful day.   Gen. Heather Pringle  You as well.     KEYWORDS team, Academy, cadet, great, Air Force, mission, Air Force Academy, work, military, love, leadership, unique, amazing, Idaho, serving, challenge, learn, opportunity, Heather, mother, mom, leader, succeed       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation

We have return visitors to ASCII Anything for this week's episode!Lori Wheeler and Mike Boris are with us again and this time they're talking through some of the challenges and solutions they've experienced over the years. From challenges that would be considered small bumps in the road to others that are akin to strapping on a crash helmet and jumping across Snake River Canyon, they've seen a lot!

Now that we're in Season Five of The Thriller Zone, it's good to see Summer, it's good to meet new authors, and it's always good to read entertaining books.On today's 139th episode, we welcome Scott Von Doviak, author of Lowdown Road.Join a heart-racing road trip across 1970s America as two cousins make the heist of their lives and must avoid the cops and criminals hot on their tails.It's the summer of '74…Richard Nixon has resigned from office, CB radios are the hot new thing, and in the great state of Texas two cousins hatch a plan to drive $1 million worth of stolen weed to Idaho, where some lunatic is gearing up to jump Snake River Canyon on a rocket-powered motorcycle. But with a vengeful sheriff on their tail and the revered and feared marijuana kingpin of Central Texas out to get his stash back, Chuck and Dean are in for the ride of their lives – if they can make it out alive…Scott Von Doviak, longtime pop-culture journalist for The A.V. Club, Film Threat, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, made a splash with his debut novel, CHARLESGATE CONFIDENTIAL, which Stephen King called “terrific” and “a fun machine…the white-knuckle kind.” With LOWDOWN ROAD, he cements his reputation for pedal-to-the-metal storytelling that also makes you think about just who we are and where our darker roads might lead us.One of “The Most Wanted Crime Novels of 2023” — Crimefictionlover.comTo learn more follow Scott on Twitter @ vondoviak   And always follow & subscribe to us at TheThrillerZone.com and YouTube.com/thethrillerzone

This week's Motos & Friends is all about motorcycling icons; we're focused on the heritage of motorcycling. Speaking of heritage, have you seen the Yamaha Sport Heritage range of classically styled, performance motorcycles? I've been riding the gorgeous-looking Yamaha XSR900 and its great looks are more than backed up by its incredible performance. Visit YamahaMotorsports.com to find out more about the exciting Heritage line, or check it out for yourself at your local dealer today. Our featured motorcycle this week is Harley's new addition to its Icons Collection: The 2023 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King. This new machine is a beautifully styled tribute to the 1968 Electra Glide FLH, but of course now with modern motor, chassis, suspension and so on. Don Williams rode the machine to er… Williams in Arizona and reports back on his adventure and what he thought of the bike. In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Kelly Knievel. He's the son of 70s stunt-riding icon, Evel Knievel, and brother to the late Robbie Knievel. Kelly is a producer, actor, and the head of K&K Promotions, which owns the rights to Evel Knievel's name. Evel Knievel of course, needs no introduction. He was the literally the ultimate showman. His many stunts included jumps over cars, buses, as well as attempts at the fountains at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and at the Snake River Canyon in Idaho. Having grown up in this legendary family, Kelly's memories of both his father and his brother are fascinating to hear.     The Evel Knievel Museum is in Topeka, KS --------------------- We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com  

Get ready to hear from legendary stuntman Eddie Braun as he shares his thoughts on safety in an epic interview. Host Tim can't help but admire Eddie's life as an example of how "fear is no excuse." Eddie himself knows the difference between reckless behavior and calculated risk. He believes that achieving great things is less about taking risks and more about having the skills to manage fear. Many people are unable to pursue their dreams because they are too busy living in fear. Eddie is not just a stuntman, but also a stunt actor and coordinator who was inspired by his childhood hero, the famous Evil Knievel. He achieved his dream by completing Knievel's failed attempt to jump across Idaho's Snake River Canyon in a rocket in 2016, making him the only person ever to do so. You can watch the documentary of his signature stunt, "Stuntman," on Disney Plus. Eddie has an impressive career spanning from the 80s until now, with numerous action credits to his name. He has appeared in TV shows like "Dukes of Hazzard," "The Fall Guy," and "Magnum P.I.," as well as in movies such as "The Avengers," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Moneyball," and "Rush Hour 2." Eddie has also doubled for actors like Charlie Sheen, Lee Majors, and Chuck Norris. LINKS:  Documentary: Stuntman- on Disney Plus Facebook: @eddiebraun Instagram: @crsh4csh Find all the action here: Stunts Unlimited Sponsor: If you know of a company that would be interested in sponsoring BS Free MD, we'd love to hear from you. Please email doc@bsfreemd.com and let us know who they are and how we can support them get their message out in front of our audience. Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Website: bsfreemd.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/search/video?q=bsfreemd Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree Coming Soon: YouTube Channel!

Robbie Knievel followed in the footsteps of his legendary father, Evel Knievel, who was also one of Steve Austin's childhood heroes! And Robbie's giving a behind-the-scenes look at some of his father's most famous jumps - from Snake River Canyon to Ceasar's Palace to 14 busses. Robbie's also talking about what life was like for the family after his dad's overnight success, his relationship with his father, his father's bikes, ramps, and safety decks, and what it was like dealing with his dad's womanizing on the road. Robbie's speaking candidly about his own career, and the injuries and demons that went with it, and why he's so determined to continue jumping today. Presented by Scotts!

Had Edgar Rice Burroughs and his brothers been successful with their Snake River gold dredge, Ed likely would never have had the time or inspiration to start writing “John Carter of Mars,” “At the Earth's Core” and “Tarzan” books. (Snake River Canyon, Baker County; 1900s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1503b.edgar-rice-burroughs-in-oregon.html)

Join us as we take a trip up into Montana, visiting the birth and resting place of legendary daredevil, Evel Knievel. This is part two of a two-part episode, we suggest listening to part 1 first. In this episode, we cover the time from his pinnacle of fame, the famous Snake River Canyon jump attempt through to his passing.Support the show: Patreon or Buy Me A CoffeeOur new Merch Store can be found by clicking HERE.Web: www.RebelAtLarge.comEmail: AbsentiaMedia@gmail.comYouTube: Rebel At LargeThe book Gypsie used in her research is  called Evel: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel by Leigh Montville. It's available through Audible as well.To see his jump at Wembly Stadium, click HERE.Support the show

David and Rachel wrap up the daredevil trilogy with the story of how Evel Knievel somehow didn't kill himself by launching himself across the Snake River Canyon.

Want to hear from one of the greatest stuntmen of all time sharing his thoughts on “safety”?  Tim is man crushing & fanboying out on this week's epic interview with stuntman Eddie Braun.  Eddie's life is an example that “fear is no excuse”. He will be the first to tell you that recklessness is different from planned risk.  Doing great things is not necessarily about risk, but having the skills to manage your fears. People are often unable to live their dreams, because they are too busy living their fears.  About Eddie Braun: Eddie is not only a stuntman but also a  stunt actor and stunt coordinator. His career inspiration and childhood hero was the famous Evil Knievel.  In 2016, in full circle fashion, Eddie  completed Knievel's failed attempt and became the only man to ever jump across Idaho's Snake River Canyon in a rocket. The documentary of his signature stunt has been released on Disney Plus: Stuntman.  Eddie is known for endless action credits from the 80's until now. He has appeared in Dukes of Hazzard, The Fall Guy, Magnum P.I. to films such as The Avengers, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Moneyball, Rush Hour 2. He has doubled for Charlie Sheen, Lee Majors and Chuck Norris and more. LINKS:  Documentary: Stuntman- on Disney Plus Facebook: @eddiebraun Instagram: @crsh4csh Find all the action here: Stunts Unlimited Sponsor: Thanks to our sponsor MR Insurance!  Please reach out to Michael Relvas' team, where their goal is to assist physicians in obtaining the most comprehensive coverage available to fit their unique situation. Find them here:  https://www.mr-disability-insurance.com/ Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Our guest is Eddie Braun, a Hollywood stuntman who has worked on hundreds of TV shows and feature films, including The Avengers, Transformers, and the Rush Hour trilogy. In 2016, Braun successfully flew a steam-powered rocket over Snake River Canyon, completing the ultimate stunt that defeated legendary daredevil Evel Kneivel in 1974. Braun did the stunt in “Evel Spirit,” a rocket rebuilt using engineer Bob Truax's original design for Kneivel's SkyCycle, with the only change being a modification to the parachute. Braun's 10,000-horsepower rocket reached 439 mph in 3 seconds and hit 8 Gs, soaring 3,000 feet across the canyon. Braun's epic journey was chronicled in “Stuntman,” a documentary executive produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia, featuring a never-before released clip of rock guitarist Slash playing “Rocket Man” in support of Eddie. “Stuntman” is available on Disney+.

     In this episode of Talk Stupid 2 Me, the guys examine the wide world of daredevil stunts.  Although Evel Knievel seems to remain the most famous daredevil, The Flying Wallendas preceded the high flying motorcycling madman, and the family continues to achieve amazing wire walking feats to this day.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkstupid2me)

STUNTMAN is a terrific documentary on Disney Plus about a Hollywood stuntman, Eddie Braun. A devoted husband and father of four, Braun comes from humble beginnings. He gained recognition by doing more intense stunts. Now in his 50s, Braun decides to attempt the late Evel Knievel's rocket launch across Snake River Canyon. With everyone involved braced for utter failure, will Braun stick the landing?

Eddie Braun recently joined host Elias in the cave! In 2016, legendary stuntman Eddie Braun successfully performed the one stunt no one, not even his childhood idol, daredevil Evel Kneivel, had ever accomplished – the famed flight over Snake River Canyon. (During Kneivel's 1974 attempt, the parachute on his Skycycle X-2 was believed to have activated too early causing him to crash. Kneivel's flight was the second most popular televised event that year-earning better ratings than the Super Bowl.) Because no motorcycle existed which could fly ¼ mile, Kneivel tapped the best - NASA engineer Bob Truax – who worked on the intercontinental ballistic missile - to design it. Unfortunately, it resulted in a historic crash, forever tarnishing the reputations of both American heroes.  Eddie's achievement generated enormous media attention. What the world didn't know as he finally restored the legacies of the 70's icons by soaring across the canyon at 439MPH in 3 seconds, instantly reaching 10,000 horsepower, at 8Gs, 3000 feet in the air in a steam-powered rocket rebuilt entirely from Truax's original design (save for modifications to the parachute), is what transpired beforehand and the unprecedented hurdles one of Hollywood's biggest stuntmen faced to get there. Eddie's epic journey is now chronicled in STUNTMAN (premiered on Disney+ on July 23rd) / EP'd by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and partner Dany Garcia. You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/jcF3Zs5aDFk You can find Eddie on Instagram @Jcrsh4csh  Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates! www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com     

Kurt Matilla's Disney+ Documentary Stuntman focuses On Eddie Braun's dream of completing Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump. He takes us into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. We also discuss his encounters with Buzz Aldrin and working with Oliver Stone on a companion documentary to his JFK film

Robbie Knievel followed in the footsteps of his legendary father, Evel Knievel, who was also one of Steve Austin's childhood heroes! And Robbie's giving a behind-the-scenes look at some of his father's most famous jumps - from Snake River Canyon to Ceasar's Palace to 14 busses. Robbie's also talking about what life was like for the family after his dad's overnight success, his relationship with his father, his father's bikes, ramps, and safety decks, and what it was like dealing with his dad's womanizing on the road. Robbie's speaking candidly about his own career, and the injuries and demons that went with it, and why he's so determined to continue jumping today.

Robbie Knievel followed in the footsteps of his legendary father, Evel Knievel, who was also one of Steve Austin's childhood heroes! And Robbie's giving a behind-the-scenes look at some of his father's most famous jumps - from Snake River Canyon to Ceasar's Palace to 14 busses. Robbie's also talking about what life was like for the family after his dad's overnight success, his relationship with his father, his father's bikes, ramps, and safety decks, and what it was like dealing with his dad's womanizing on the road. Robbie's speaking candidly about his own career, and the injuries and demons that went with it, and why he's so determined to continue jumping today.

Here on Then Is Now, we strive to discuss pop culture of the past (THEN) and how it relates to the present (NOW). Today's episode is the perfect example of that! On September 8, 1974, daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to leap the mile-wide chasm of the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho, on his specially engineered rocket motorcycle. His parachute malfunctioned and opened on take-off, causing the rocket to float to the bottom of the canyon, landing on the riverbank directly below his launch ramp (If he'd gone into the river, his safety harness probably would have drowned him). Over 40 years later, a highly talented and prolific stuntman, Eddie Braun, who idolized Kneivel ever since he was a kid, attempted to re-create the launch over the Canyon and finish what the legendary stunt rider had started. Eddie's amazing story has been chronicled in a documentary that airs on Disney+ July 23rd of this year, 2021, and we had the good fortune to have him on the show! We go deep behind the scenes into the life of a stuntman, and Eddie tells some great stories about his career in Hollywood and what exactly stuntmen do! In almost every movie and TV show we see a stuntman, yet at the same time, we don't! This is one interview you won't want to miss! Eddie can be found at: Twitter: @Crsh4csh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crsh4csh STUNTMAN on Disney+: https://whatsondisneyplus.com/tag/stuntman/ Send your feedback to thenisnow42@gmail.com. Folow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HavenPodcasts Join the conversation at our Facebook Group Visit our website: havenpodcasts.com where you'll find our sister show, The East Meets the West, in which we discuss Shaw Brothers films and Spaghetti Western movies! Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page at http://youtube.com/user/uncledeath1 Don't forget to go to wherever you download your podcasts from and leave us a great review so more listeners can find us! You can find us on all the podcasting apps, especially the big 3: iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher! Enjoy, Re-Gor

Pop Culture Warrior - Episode 62 *Apologies for the 10-15 minutes of dead air to start this one. We were having some technical difficulties. Feel free to skip ahead. Welcome to the last show of June. What a month it's been! We have a ton of Movie and TV news to talk about and some pretty awesome trailers to check out. Also, join us in the second hour when we talk with the Director of the upcoming Disney+ Documentary “STUNTMAN”, Kurt Mattila. Produced by Dwayne Johnson, the movie chronicles the highs and lows of veteran Hollywood stuntman, Eddie Braun as he attempts what many argue is the most dangerous stunt in cinematic history. Following in the footsteps of his childhood idol, Evel Knievel, Braun reflects on having survived multiple car crashes, explosions, and death defying leaps over the course of his 30+ year career in film and television. Now, in his mid-50s and contemplating retirement, Braun decides to cap off an extraordinary career by recreating Evel Knievel's infamous unsuccessful Snake River Canyon rocket jump. “Stuntman” made its world premiere at the 2018 LA Film Festival, taking home the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.

I woke up this morning with the realization that a life-changing event was looming in my future. I needed to wrap my head around the mindset adjustments I would need to make before changing my mind and running the other way. All of us have made decisions in our lives, that if we did, would change our world overnight. Maybe you are heading off to school for the first time? Are you getting married after being single forever? Could it be accepting a new job in a strange town? It doesn't matter how excited you are. It doesn't matter how well you have justified your upcoming change. It doesn't matter how adventurous your spirit. Life-changing decisions can feel like Evil Knievel jumping the Snake River Canyon. But, there's one thing I know for sure - Life is all about getting from where you are today to where you will be tomorrow. It's the transformation from what you have to what you could have that excites growth in our lives. So, what is that uncomfortable feeling that you have in your gut? Every one of us views ourselves as who we are on the inside—our identity. Since current life is real and the future not realized, feeling apprehensive is a natural response. What you need is a "Transitional Identity" to get you from today to tomorrow. "I've always been a hometown person, and now I'm learning to become a citizen of the world." "I've always been single, but I'm becoming the best relationship person I can be. My future spouse deserves that.” "I've never climbed this high on the corporate ladder, now I'm becoming the leader everybody deserves." Transitional Identities are a simple way to smooth the fear of heading into the unknown - even if it's self-inflicted. As your future becomes more real, your Transitional Identity will transition you into the new life, and you will become a new you.

More features and forms along the Snake River, on the Bonneville Flood’s catastrophic pathway across southern Idaho, north thru Hell’s Canyon to the Clearwater River confluence, where the modern towns of Clarkston and Lewiston are divided. Malad Gorge, Swan Falls boulder bar, Bruneau River Canyon and dunes, the Snake River Canyon around Twin Falls – all have stories to tell as the megaflood eroded and transported all sizes of materials on its way to the merge pool with the back-flowing waters of the Cordilleran megafloods, leaving a mysterious sequence of deposits visible at a stone quarry along Tammany Bar. Capped by a thick layer of controversial “loess”, the curious exposure could support months of Master’s Thesis level investigations… Kosmographia Ep063 The Randall Carlson Podcast with Brothers of the Serpent – Kyle and Russ, Normal Guy Mike, and GeocosmicREX admin Bradley, from 2/22/21. LINKS:  Canyon Lake Gorge: https://www.gbra.org/canyonlakegorge/default.aspx Full listing of scientific papers about the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis: https://cosmictusk.com USGS detailed maps of North America: https://apps.nationalmap.gov/viewer/  Highlights from the Oct 2020 “Southwest Experience”: https://www.worldviewzmedia.com/seminars/virtual-roadtrip-randall-carlson-oct-22-25-2020 CBD RECOMMENDED - Listen to Randall’s experience with “CBD from the gods” after the mid-break at 51:00. They have some special deals going on right now, and in addition, for the Kosmographia audience - you can also get FREE shipping on your order!  Use code: “RCshipsFREE” (not case sensitive) when you check out at https://www.cbdfromthegods.com  Support Randall Carlson's efforts to discover and share pivotal paradigm-shifting information! Improve the quality of the podcast and future videos. Allow him more time for his research into the many scientific journals, books, and his expeditions into the field, as he continues to decipher the clues that explain the mysteries of our past, and prepare us for the future... Donate to this work thru his Patreon subscription/membership site, and receive special perks: https://patreon.com/RandallCarlson Or make a one-time donation thru PayPal, credit/debit card or other account here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8YVDREQ9SMKL6&source=url http://www.RandallCarlson.com has the podcast, RC’s blog, galleries, and products to purchase! T-shirts available here: https://randallcarlson.com/product-category/apparel/  Scablands May REXpedition: http://ContactattheCabin.com/Carlson Podcast crew email: Kosmographia1618@gmail.com Info on upcoming trips with Randall and the crew: TOURS@RandallCarlson.com Offer your time/services/accommodations here: VOLUNTEER@RandallCarlson.com Add to the expanding library of evidence here: RESEARCH@RandallCarlson.com Small class lectures "Cosmography 101" from '06-'09 on Brad's original channel: https://youtube.com/geocosmicrex     Kosmographia logo and design animation by Brothers of the Serpent. Check out their podcast: http://www.BrothersoftheSerpent.com/ Theme “Deos” and bumper music by Fifty Dollar Dynasty: http://www.FiftyDollarDynasty.net/ Video recording, editing and publishing by Bradley Young with YSI Productions LLC (copyrights), with audio mastered by Kyle Allen. CBD FROM THE GODS LINK:  http://www.cbdfromthegods.com            COUPON CODE: RCshipsFREE #BonnevilleFlood #SnakeRiver #Idaho #HellsCanyon #Lewiston #Geology #Megafloods #Bruneau

[Originally broadcast April 29, 2016] Volcanoes, earthquakes, Planet X and The X-Men are part of our discussion today. Why does the media keep recycling the story of the Yellowstone Supervolcano? What's the deal with the Snake River Canyon? And why don't the people at Marvel Comics know that 'apocalypse' just means 'revelation'? Also: Transhumanists want to be gods; China unveils a Dalek-like robot for "security"; and US military to deploy artificial intelligence, but promises not to create Terminators. Join us in Israel this fall! For details on the 2021 SkyWatchTV Israel Tour, visit www.SkyWatchInIsrael.com.

Our dive into Season 1 of Marvel and Netflix's DAREDEVIL concludes as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie come together to talk about the DAREDEVIL episode called "Daredevil" starring Daredevil. Does the man without fear stick the landing, or will he tumble down Snake River Canyon? Will Wilson Fisk pick the worst possible Bible character to relate to? Will this superhero show ever feature a superhero costume? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the thrilling finale!

When motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel set out to jump Snake River Canyon on his "skycycle", an album was released on Amherst Records as a way to promote the event. This is the story of Evel Knievel, from 1974. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support

Today I tell you all about the life of one of the most famous daredevils to live, including his Snake River Canyon jump, Evel Knievel. Ft. our first crossover episode moment, beating someone with a baseball bat while both your arms are in casts, and getting your Little Caesar's sponsorship back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/support

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum in Sevierville, TN is home to more than 90 of the hottest muscle cars in history. Marc and Ann visited recently and talk about their favorites in the collection. Hear about the numerous Camaros, Mustangs, 442s, GTOs, Corvettes, Trans Ams, and a number of other cars on display.The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is a 50,000 square foot building with a 35,000 square foot hanger, housing a number of American war planes from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, etc.. See these war birds up close and personal. Also you can see the Evil Knievel rocket used to jump the Snake River Canyon.This museum is the only place you can see certain Hollywood plane props used in films and TV shows over the years. The smaller museum area displays artifacts from the USS Arizona bombed at Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of war related historical pieces.The Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport is where you will find Sky High Air Tours. Marc Hightower is the owner/pilot of a vintage 1927 Waco Model 10 Straightwing biplane. Lean about the air tours available in this historical plane.Mentioned in this Episode:Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car MuseumTennessee Museum of AviationSky High Air ToursHolston's Kitchen

There was a time in America when the most famous person in the entire country was a lunatic with a motorcycle called Evel Knievel. His fame and his public bravery reached their outer limits on September 8, 1974 when Knievel tried to jump the Snake Rive Canyon in Idaho in what amounted to an unguided missile. The story of this jump, its promotion, and ultimate failure is something that will long live in American lore.   Through story telling, period text, and a load of period audio, you'll learn the story of this uniquely American event and how it all came unraveled long before Knievel pushed the fire button on his rocket. It was a defining moment in the career of Evel Knievel, a defining moment in America, and a story that's so insane with so many different twists and turns you likely won't believe it!

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod talk with Derek Butler who completed the TransAmerica Trail a bicycle route across the country from Oregon to Virginia.Topics discussed: Cycling cross country; weirdos; shark encounters; Alaska camping; world records; Snake River Canyon; Lolo Hot Springs; Shags wedding; Blue Ridge Parkway; crop dusting; mystery bait bucket; gear review and more.Special Thanks to Fisher Space PenUse Promo Code: DRIFTWOOD for 20% offhttps://www.spacepen.com/For more info:https://www.facebook.com/butler.derekhttps://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/transamerica-trail/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/http://driftwoodoutdoors.com/category/podcasts/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Rev up your Skycycles and slip into your leather star spangled jumpsuits, daredevils, because it's time to go jump the Snake River Canyon with stunt riding legend Evel Knievel. Slightly less horrible, gory and weird than our usual fare, this one should still get your pulse racing and your bones crunching. Don't forget to put your helmet on before pressing play!Find us at www.disturbinginterests.comFacebook The Disturbing Interests PodcastTwitter @podcast_di, @EvileQueen, @RatsnHatsEmail us at disturbinginterests@gmail.comInstagram @NekoThePodcat, @DIPodcast, @LynnTheArtDork Support the show (http://patreon.com/disturbinginterests)Support the show (http://patreon.com/disturbinginterests)

The arrival of substantial numbers of European American settlers in Southwest Idaho in the mid-1800s led to conflict over land ownership with the Shoshone and Paiute tribes. Although attempts were made to settle these conflicts via treaty-making, the treaties that cover the Snake River Canyon region were never ratified by the US Senate. This, according to current leaders of the Shoshone and Paiute tribes, means that these tribal nations still have a legal ownership claim over all of the land of Southwest Idaho.

While our primary focus in this series has been the very recent history of the Snake River Canyon region, this area has been occupied by humans for over 14,000 years. In this episode we look at the history, culture and life-ways of the Shoshone and Paiute people, who were the stewards of this land for many thousands of years before the arrival of the first European American settlers.

Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/FupzWf Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/02/23/808645524/daredevil-mad-mike-hughes-killed-in-crash-of-homemade-rocket The daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes was killed in a rocket launch gone wrong Saturday in Barstow, Calif., two witnesses to the accident confirmed. He was 64. It was the third launch for Hughes in one of his homemade rockets and part of his eventual plan to be able to determine for himself, up in the sky, if Earth was as flat as he proclaimed to believe. A steel ladder was attached to the rocket's launch ramp to make it easier for Hughes to enter the cockpit. But when the rocket launched, it hit the ladder, setting the launch on course for disaster. "It ripped off a parachute can, which deployed the parachute, which got caught in the thrust of the rocket and kind of took the rocket off course a little bit," said Justin Chapman, a freelance journalist who was at the launch site. The steam-powered rocket wobbled and did a huge arc before crashing less than a minute later. "He went way up in the sky," Chapman said. "I'm not sure how high. But his goal was 5,000 feet. Then it did an arc and then came straight down and nose-dived into the desert floor about half a mile away from the launch pad." Hughes also launched in Winkelman, Ariz., in 2014, traveling 1,374 feet, according to the AP. Before taking up rocketry, Hughes was a stuntman who jumped limousines. He holds the record for the longest limousine ramp jump, according to Guinness World Records. Hughes jumped a 6,500-pound Lincoln Town Car stretch limo 103 feet at Perris Auto Speedway in 2002. "He was trying to re-create the Snake River Canyon jump that Evel Knievel tried years ago," Chapman said. "And I think that ultimately didn't come together. But he did just jump limos over big distances and then moved on to building his own rockets and launching himself that way." "He was often lonely and felt his accomplishments as a daredevil had been forgotten," they wrote. "Ultimately, he just wanted to lead a meaningful life. He had very little money, but he found a way to bring excitement and purpose to his life by doing affordable stunts with rockets that he built himself using spare parts." Chapman says that Hughes "fully understood the risks" of his rocket launches. "He knew very well, he said very often, that this thing could kill you, he was very well aware of that. He was a daredevil and he was driven by this compulsion to do extraordinary things and inspire people, as he put it." Stakes simply called Hughes the "greatest daredevil this country has ever seen." Launch Service Agreement contract winners Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance have filed 'motions to intervene' in the lawsuit filed by SpaceX Link: https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-new-legal-battle-against-u-s-air-force/ WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed May 17 by SpaceX against the U.S. government was made public on Wednesday. In the 79-page redacted bid protest, SpaceX challenges the U.S. Air Force's Oct. 10 decision to award development contracts to its competitors and exclude SpaceX. SpaceX's bid protest with the Court of Federal Claims challenges the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's decision to deny SpaceX a Launch Service Agreement contract as “arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law.” Will SpaceX and OneWeb help the military stay connected in the Arctic? Link: https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/c2-comms/2020/02/24/will-spacex-and-oneweb-help-the-military-stay-connected-in-the-arctic/ The military wants to experiment with commercial satellites from OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink mega-constellations to keep war fighters connected in the Arctic, but it will need extra funding to do so. Those companies aim to provide internet access via proliferated constellations made up of thousands of small satellites in low earth orbit. The military has been keen on leveraging this growing commercial capability, and the Air Force has awarded contracts to test how the satellite broadband service can be used by war fighters. Show Stuff The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/FupzWf Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/02/23/808645524/daredevil-mad-mike-hughes-killed-in-crash-of-homemade-rocket The daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes was killed in a rocket launch gone wrong Saturday in Barstow, Calif., two witnesses to the accident confirmed. He was 64. It was the third launch for Hughes in one of his homemade rockets and part of his eventual plan to be able to determine for himself, up in the sky, if Earth was as flat as he proclaimed to believe. A steel ladder was attached to the rocket's launch ramp to make it easier for Hughes to enter the cockpit. But when the rocket launched, it hit the ladder, setting the launch on course for disaster. "It ripped off a parachute can, which deployed the parachute, which got caught in the thrust of the rocket and kind of took the rocket off course a little bit," said Justin Chapman, a freelance journalist who was at the launch site. The steam-powered rocket wobbled and did a huge arc before crashing less than a minute later. "He went way up in the sky," Chapman said. "I'm not sure how high. But his goal was 5,000 feet. Then it did an arc and then came straight down and nose-dived into the desert floor about half a mile away from the launch pad." Hughes also launched in Winkelman, Ariz., in 2014, traveling 1,374 feet, according to the AP. Before taking up rocketry, Hughes was a stuntman who jumped limousines. He holds the record for the longest limousine ramp jump, according to Guinness World Records. Hughes jumped a 6,500-pound Lincoln Town Car stretch limo 103 feet at Perris Auto Speedway in 2002. "He was trying to re-create the Snake River Canyon jump that Evel Knievel tried years ago," Chapman said. "And I think that ultimately didn't come together. But he did just jump limos over big distances and then moved on to building his own rockets and launching himself that way." "He was often lonely and felt his accomplishments as a daredevil had been forgotten," they wrote. "Ultimately, he just wanted to lead a meaningful life. He had very little money, but he found a way to bring excitement and purpose to his life by doing affordable stunts with rockets that he built himself using spare parts." Chapman says that Hughes "fully understood the risks" of his rocket launches. "He knew very well, he said very often, that this thing could kill you, he was very well aware of that. He was a daredevil and he was driven by this compulsion to do extraordinary things and inspire people, as he put it." Stakes simply called Hughes the "greatest daredevil this country has ever seen." Launch Service Agreement contract winners Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance have filed 'motions to intervene' in the lawsuit filed by SpaceX Link: https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-new-legal-battle-against-u-s-air-force/ WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed May 17 by SpaceX against the U.S. government was made public on Wednesday. In the 79-page redacted bid protest, SpaceX challenges the U.S. Air Force's Oct. 10 decision to award development contracts to its competitors and exclude SpaceX. SpaceX's bid protest with the Court of Federal Claims challenges the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's decision to deny SpaceX a Launch Service Agreement contract as “arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law.” Will SpaceX and OneWeb help the military stay connected in the Arctic? Link: https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/c2-comms/2020/02/24/will-spacex-and-oneweb-help-the-military-stay-connected-in-the-arctic/ The military wants to experiment with commercial satellites from OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink mega-constellations to keep war fighters connected in the Arctic, but it will need extra funding to do so. Those companies aim to provide internet access via proliferated constellations made up of thousands of small satellites in low earth orbit. The military has been keen on leveraging this growing commercial capability, and the Air Force has awarded contracts to test how the satellite broadband service can be used by war fighters. Show Stuff The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

We were reminded of some of Evil Knievel's most daring stunts, including that time he jumped the Snake River Canyon, Jesse Marshall of The Athletic recaps a rough weekend for the Penguins and what GMJR might have in store for Deadline Day.

In honor of "Mad Mike" Hughes passing, we took a look back at one of Evil Knievel's most daring jumps - the Snake River Canyon. If you haven't seen the documentary on Amazon Prime, "Being Evil," find the link here: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Evel-Johnny-Knoxville/dp/B0149M41IQ

In honor of "Mad Mike" Hughes passing, we took a look back at one of Evil Knievel's most daring jumps - the Snake River Canyon. If you haven't seen the documentary on Amazon Prime, "Being Evil," find the link here: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Evel-Johnny-Knoxville/dp/B0149M41IQ

We were reminded of some of Evil Knievel's most daring stunts, including that time he jumped the Snake River Canyon, Jesse Marshall of The Athletic recaps a rough weekend for the Penguins and what GMJR might have in store for Deadline Day.

Just two years after the expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area, an extremely controversial water rights issue exploded into the forefront of Idaho politics. The epicenter of this controversy was the Swan Falls Dam, which sat in the heart of the newly expanded Birds of Prey area, and would play a central role in the future of the Snake River Canyon.

The 1970s saw the emergence of a truly unique partnership in the Snake River Canyon between scientific researchers and policy makers. Raptor biologists Mike Kochert and Karen Steenhof, at the direction of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior Cecil Andrus, began conducting research that would determine a biological boundary for a newly expanded protected area along the Snake River. The story behind this research project and how it influenced the dramatic expansion of the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area is deeply fascinating and highly instructive.

By the late 1960s Morley Nelson had a clear goal - to establish federal protection for the Snake River Canyon. He began to steer his ever growing cadre of falconry apprentices towards conducting the research that was needed to protect the area, while continuing to establish strategic political partnerships. Morley befriended the young, newly-elected governor of Idaho, Cecil Andrus, cementing a political alliance that would prove crucial in the establishment of protection for the Snake River Canyon. Morley also brought more attention to birds of prey in Southwest Idaho with the production of a new raptor film starring the daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.

Season One of Common Land explores the creation story behind the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. This unique stretch of the Snake River Canyon in Southwest Idaho is home to the highest nesting densities of birds of prey anywhere in North America, and the story behind how it was protected is complex and fascinating. Episode One of the series is scheduled for release on January 22nd, 2020.

Find us at: iTunes Spotify Patreon CW: Organ harvesting, exhuming graves, autopsies, murder, serial killers, violence, violence by children, cult behavior, brainwashing, violence against minors. Words cannot describe just how bad this episode was. Just how off the rails it went. The creative team at Riverdale didn't just jump the shark last week; no, they set up a ramp to go across Snake River Canyon and nose-dived in. To get the story resolution that happened last week, every single character had to go completely against their established character development to accomplish the final story - save Jughead and Betty. Throw in illegal organ harvesting, a half-brained plan to take down Hiram for good, and the absolute stupidest twist possible, and we've got ourselves an all-time dumpster fire of an episode. Commiserate with us this week on The Doghouse. Macintosh & Maud have started a Patreon! You can sign up now at our $2/month level to get our Doghouse Drive-Thru every Friday after a new Riverdale episode, plus The Chilling Adventures of the Doghouse, a weekly review of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Excerpt from “Everybody Hurts” written by R.E.M. © 1993 R.E.M/Athens, Ltd. Interstitial music taken from "Make Up" from the compilation album Kamelot by Distortions. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. To hear the song or get more information about the artist, visit the song page at Jamendo.

You want to know if I did it. Of course not, are you out of your fucking mind? I understand that the title may have revved your imagination, but no person of sound mind would, or should ever attempt such a psychotic journey into the darkest recesses of one's essential nature for any reason. The mental stability of a thrill seeking individual bent on this ultimate experiment would have to be seriously questioned, save for maybe that deranged whack job from the Human Centipede. I mean, if you have some morbid desire to screw yourself up with self-inflicted behavior modification techniques that are way beyond normal rationale so that for the rest of your life when you look at a sandwich what you really see is a Chinese prisoner's dissected cerebellum between two slices of bread, be my guest. But this is something not even recommended for those asshats in that shitty Jackass TV show that was popular for thirty seconds. Throughout history, People have purposefully endeavored ridiculous feats, like Hunter S. Thompson infiltrating a District Attorney's convention on a sheet of LSD, Evel Knievel attempting to jump the Snake River Canyon on a rocket cycle, and Michael Jackson kissing Lisa Marie Pressley on national television. But thankfully, instinct has provided a built in dipshit button that prevents most of us from doing irreparable damage to ourselves. So understand, in the attempt at heightening your adventures by way of dual integration, realize that there are some things that will never mix: Whiskey and ice cream, Jeffry Lebowski in Malibu, and The Bodies Exhibit on Mushrooms. A succulent Durban Poison with a quality terpene profile? Well now we're getting somewhere.

This week on the show we talk to rocket builder Scott Truax. Forty years ago, Robert Truax built the X2 Skycycle that Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in. Because there wasn't enough time to test the parachute mechanism, the chute failed and deployed almost immediately. In 2016, Scott and stuntman Eddie Braun set to change history. Listen to this weeks episode and find out about The Return To Snake River and the movie they made about it. Music-David Bowie-Space Oddity

In our fifth episode of this oral history series we are featuring our interview with Andy Ogden, a man who knows more about the Snake River Canyon than most do about their backyard. Andy was introduced to birds of prey by Morley Nelson when he was just a teenager, and Nelson quickly became a role model for Andy. When Andy was in high school Morley convinced him to take on one of the first raptor research and monitoring projects in the Snake River Canyon. Andy become fascinated by the Snake River Canyon, and as a graduate student conducted the first population assessment for Prairie Falcon populations in the region, solidifying is place in the history of this unique National Conservation Area.

Michael Kochert has been researching raptor species for over 40 years and has served in multiple capacities for the Raptor Research Foundation. He has been interested in wildlife biology since he was a child, and admits he wasn't initially interested in birds of prey. But, it didn't take long after his first impression in the Snake River Canyon that he would proudly called himself a “desert rat”. Michael was instrumental in researching and understanding the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. His work was pivotal to NCA borders established by the BLM. He met Morley Nelson as a young researcher, and would end up spending the next 30 years learning from and spending time with the Snake River Canyon legend.

On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake River Canyon.

AFTERBUZZ TV - AfterBuzz TV's Mini Spotlight edition, is a short form interview series featuring actors & artists discussing their roles and shows as well as their thoughts, passions and journeys. In this episode host Timothy Michael interviews Eddie Braun. Best known for successfully recreating Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon rocket jump in 2016: https://www.cnn.com/2016/09/14/us/eve... - we were in touch about potential press line coverage at LAFF - As you know, Eddie is the subject of a documentary film executive produced by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions – the film follows his life and 30+ year career in film and television, surviving many car crashes and explosions and the journey to clear the canyon, and honor the legacy of his childhood hero and the NASA scientist who built the original steam-powered rocket. The incredibly emotional and compelling documentary has recently entered the film festival circuit, won the Audience Award at the LA Film Festival and the trailer has received over 1.7M views on social media (and counting). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jim Beaver has legendary Hollywood stuntman Eddie Braun on Project Action this week. Eddie has a new movie on his life out called Stuntman, recreated Evel Knievel's famous Snake River Canyon jump, and talks about the way the stunts in Hollywood have changed. Jim also has Dave Mason with Betonline.AG on to talk about the latest in the sports world and betting. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe to Project Action and the Down & Dirty Radio Show on iTunes.

Eddie Braun has been in the film industry since he was 17 years old and it all started by meeting his hero, Evel Knievel. Following the same career path, Eddie would eventually perform a stunt that Evel tried & failed. His famous Snake River Canyon jump was successfully completed which can be seen in his new film "Stuntman", an LA Film Festival winner. Eddie talks about dealing with fear, SWAG & going all in. You've seen his work in all of the Rush Hour movies, Transformers: Dark of the Moon and many other films. You can find more info on Eddie & Stuntman Movie at www.stuntmanmovie.com and his account, @crashforcash on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Braun has been in the film industry since he was 17 years old and it all started by meeting his hero, Evel Knievel. Following the same career path, Eddie would eventually perform a stunt that Evel tried & failed. His famous Snake River Canyon jump was successfully completed which can be seen in his new film "Stuntman", an LA Film Festival winner. Eddie talks about dealing with fear, SWAG & going all in. You've seen his work in all of the Rush Hour movies, Transformers: Dark of the Moon and many other films. You can find more info on Eddie & Stuntman Movie at www.stuntmanmovie.com and his account, @crashforcash on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Black Women vis-a-vis White Women in the feminist community, Funk Music, Claudine (film), Good Times (TV show). (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1974   ...fyi "Claudine" is free on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tJUiV9Pnwps   General News   Richard Nixon STILL President. but not for long.   Vietnam War: Wrapping up active combat.   Feb - Newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst kidnapped. 2 months later she participates in a bank robbery.   Apr - Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves breaks Babe Ruth's home run record   Jul - Watergate scandal: The House Judiciary Committee adopts 3 articles of impeachment, charging President Nixon with obstruction of justice, failure to uphold laws, and refusal to produce subpoenaed material.   Aug - Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States. President Gerald Ford is sworn in. Ford later pardons Nixon for any crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.   Sep - Stuntman Evel Knievel fails in his attempt to rocket across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho.   Oct -The Rumble in the Jungle. Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman to regain the Heavyweight title, which had been stripped from him 7 years earlier.   1974 minimum wage = $2hr/$80wk/$4kyrly - 2018 = $10.50/$420/$21k   Avg. House Price = $9,942    Avg. Annual Income = $13,9k   Avg. Monthly Rent = $185   Gallon of Gas = 42c    Dozen Eggs = 45c   9% unemployment vs Black unemployment 15%   Open Comments:   Top Pop Singles:   "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand   "Seasons in the Sun", Terry Jacks   "Love's Theme", Love Unlimited Orchestra   Grammy Awards for 1974   ROY: Olivia Newton-John, "I Honestly Love You"   AOY: Stevie Wonder, Fulfillingness' First Finale   SOY: "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand   New Artist: Marvin Hamlisch   Top Grossing Movies   Blazing Saddles   The Towering Inferno   The Trial of Billy Jack   Top TV Shows   All in the Family   Sanford and Son   Chico and the Man   Debut Shows   Feb - Good Times (a spinoff of Maude) (1974–79)   Sep - That's My Mama (1974–1975)   Open Comments:   Black Snapshots   Gail Cobb (@24yrs), Black Washington D.C. police officer: The first U.S. woman police officer killed in the line of duty.   Maya Angelou: Gather Together in My Name, the second of seven autobiographies.   James Baldwin: If Beale Street Could Talk, a love story set in Harlem in the early 1970's.   Reader's Digest publishes the first excerpts from Roots in May and June. They said it was an epic work, "destined to become a classic of American literature."   Univ. of Penn publishes a study concluding IQ tests are biased towards whites   Cicely Tyson 2 Emmys for The Autobiography of Miss Jane.   Richard Pryor Emmy for Lily Tomlins TV special   Open Comments:   Social Scene: Sisters Gonna Work It Out   Social Scene: Women's issues   Sept: President Gerald Ford meets with women's groups and it was the first time a president of NOW had been invited to the White House.   Apr - The first industry-wide race and sex discrimination settlement, steel companies settled with the Labor Department for approximately $56 million.   May - AT&T signed a $30 million consent decree with the EEOC for back pay to victims of sex discrimination. Companies agreed to equalize starting salaries for men and women and guarantee that both sexes would receive equal pay in promotions. It provided May - Bank of America agrees to pay $10 million in compensatory salary increases to its women employees.   Jul - Eleven women were ordained as the first female priests of the Episcopal Church.   Mar - Helen Thomas named White House reporter for UPI. It was the first time a woman had held such a position.   Apr. - Julia Phillips wins Oscar for "The Sting.", the first by a woman movie producer.   Aug - The Fair Housing Act of 1968 extended to prohibit discrimination based on sex.   Oct - The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in consumer credit practices based on sex. (Lindy Boggs added the provision without informing fellow committee members)   The Big Backlash Begins   Jan - The "March for Life", an annual rally protesting both the practice and legality of abortion was organized for the first time.    Open Comments:   Four Sisters put there foot down and make the world turn   Washington: Before Barack there was Barbara   Barbara Charline Jordan (@ 38yrs), lawyer, educator, politician, and Civil Rights leader.   Born and raised in Houston   Democrat and the first African American elected to the Texas Senate.   After Reconstruction, the first Southern African-American woman elected to the HOR   Best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon   Also, the first African-American and the first woman to deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention in 1976.   Her sexual orientation has never been determined, but some sources list her as a lesbian.   Bill Clinton said that he wanted to nominate Jordan for the SCOTUS, but by the time he could, she had health problems.   Died at the age of 59 due to complications from pneumonia in 1996.   [Audio Clip]   The sophisticated Songstress   Roberta Cleopatra Flack (@37 yrs.), Singer-songwriter, musician.   Known for her #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", and for "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.   She was the first, and remains the only, solo artist to win the Grammy Award for ROY on two consecutive years   The "Black B**ch" (Her words)   Diahann Carroll (@39yrs): Actress, singer and model   Known for performances in some of the earliest major studio films to feature black casts, Carmen Jones (1954) and Porgy and Bess (1959)   Julia (1968) broke ground for being one of the first shows on TV to star a black woman in a non-stereotypical role.   Also played Dominique Deveraux in the TV show Dynasty.   [Audio Clip]   The Anti-Mammy Machine   Esther Rolle (@54yrs): Actress.   Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida   Best known for her role as Florida Evans   She was the tenth of 18 children.   Iron-willed and PROUD   Her father insisted she promise to never become a servant or maid in real life.   [Audio Clip]   Open Comments:   Question: These four women broke down barriers, without the help of the National Organization of Women. Are white women reliable allies for black women?   Conclusion: The more things change the more they seem to stay the same.   Music Scene:   Top "Black" pop singles   3 - "Love's Theme", Love Unlimited Orchestra   5 - "Dancing Machine", The Jackson 5   7 - "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", MFSB   11 - "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)", Aretha Franklin   12 - "Jungle Boogie", Kool & the Gang   14 - "You Make Me Feel Brand New", The Stylistics   15 - "Show and Tell", Al Wilson   19 - "Sideshow", Blue Magic   30 - "Boogie Down", Eddie Kendricks   34 - "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", Gladys Knight & the Pips   35 - "Feel Like Makin' Love", Roberta Flack   36 - "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely", The Main Ingredient   37 - "Nothing from Nothing", Billy Preston   38 - "Rock Your Baby", George McCrae   Vote:   Top Albums   Jan Imagination, Gladys Knight & the Pips   Feb Stone Gon', Barry White   Feb Ship Ahoy, The O'Jays   Feb Livin' for You, Al Green   Mar Love Is the Message, MFSB   Apr Boogie Down, Eddie Kendricks   May The Payback, James Brown   May Let Me in Your Life, Aretha Franklin   May Open Our Eyes, Earth, Wind & Fire   Jun Mighty Love, The Spinners   Jun War Live, War   Jul Body Heat, Quincy Jones   Jul Claudine, Soundtrack / Gladys Knight & the Pips   Aug Skin Tight, The Ohio Players   Aug Marvin Gaye, Live!, Marvin Gaye   Sep That Nigger's Crazy, Richard Pryor   Oct Fulfillingness' First Finale, Stevie Wonder   Nov Live It Up, The Isley Brothers   Nov Can't Get Enough, Barry White   Dec I Feel a Song, Gladys Knight & the Pips   Vote:   Key Artist   George Edward Clinton (@33yrs), The Prime Minister of Funk, a.k.a. Dr. Funkenstein, a.k.a, Star Child: Singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer.    Born in Kannapolis, NC, he grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. Clinton became interested in doo wop during the early ’50s. Basing his group on Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, Clinton formed The Parliaments in 1955, rehearsing in the back room of a Plainfield barbershop where he straightened hair. The Parliaments released only two singles during the next ten years, but frequent trips to Detroit during the mid-’60s – where Clinton began working as a songwriter and producer – eventually paid off their investment. The Parliaments finally had a hit with the 1967 single “(I Wanna) Testify”. But his label ran out of money and George refused to record any new material. When the label was bought out by Atlantic, Clinton decided to abandon the Parliaments name rather than record for the major label and record the same band under a new name: Funkadelic. (In 1970 he regained the rights to The Parliaments name) Inspired by Motown ‘s assembly line of sound, He gradually put together a collective of over 50 musicians and recorded during the ’70s both as Parliament and Funkadelic. While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock, Parliament engaged in a funk free-for-all, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by ’60s acid culture and science fiction. He is regarded, along with James Brown and Sly Stone, as one of the foremost innovators of funk music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, alongside 15 other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.   Key Artist   Kool & the Gang, "Best Band Ever!?!?"   Formed in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell. They have explored many musical styles: jazz, soul, funk, rock, and pop music. After three albums, the band had commercial success with Wild and Peaceful (1973) which contained the US top ten singles "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". They reached a commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the line-up. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), and the hit singles "Ladies' Night", "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform to this day.   Open Comments:   Question: What makes a track funky?   Movie Scene - Royal Black Hollywood Strikes Back   Both movies were deliberate attempts to counter the Blaxploitation movement.   Claudine - "The Poverty Technician" (Plot)   The film tells the story of Claudine Price (Diahann Carroll), a single Black Harlem mother, living on welfare with six children, who finds love with a garbage collector, Rupert Marshall (James Earl Jones), whom she calls "Roop". The pair's relationship becomes complicated because of several factors. Among these are that the couple do not want to marry because they would not be able to support the children without welfare, and that the kids themselves, particularly eldest son Charles (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), are apprehensive of Rupert, and believe that he will leave their mother just like her previous husbands had. Claudine and Rupert meet while both are at work. Rupert asks Claudine out on a date with him and Claudine accepts. When Rupert becomes invited inside Claudine's apartment, the children are rude and vulgar towards Rupert. This is also the first time the audience meets the children and sees the inside of Claudine's slum-like apartment. Later, in the film, the audience finds out that Claudine receives financial aid from the government through the welfare program. Throughout the film, Miss Kabak, the social worker, visits Claudine at her home and asks her if she is employed and if she is dating anyone. Claudine always denies Miss Kabak the truth and lies to her about being unemployed and single. If Claudine tells the truth and says that she is employed, the amount of financial aid she receives from the welfare program would decrease or she could also no longer receive any more financial aid. If Claudine dates anyone and receives gifts from her boyfriend, the social worker must deduct any money or gifts Claudine is receiving from whomever she is dating. Just before he is to announce his engagement to Claudine to the kids, Rupert is served papers for a court order relating to underpayment of child support of his own children; his work wages are garnished to pay the difference. Rupert becomes so upset about this that he disappears for a couple of days and loses contact with everyone. He moves out of his apartment, does not show up to work, and does not show up to the Father's Day celebration the children had prepared for him. Charles eventually finds him drunk at a bar and angrily confronts him. Charles is angry at Rupert because he left his mother without any explanation. Out of the anger Charles felt for Rupert, he engages in a physical fight with him. After the incident at the bar, Rupert eventually shows up outside of Claudine's apartment and speaks to her. After some time, the couple talk things over and make up. After several hardships and debating over whether they should marry because of financial issues relating to welfare, the couple decide to marry. They hold a wedding ceremony, but it is interrupted when Charles runs inside the apartment in the middle of the ceremony while the police are chasing after him. The couple and the rest of the children run after Charles, leave the ceremony, and board the police wagon. The film ends on a cheery note with the entire family, along with Rupert, walking happily hand in hand through the neighborhood.   Question: Should welfare be (a) reformed or (b) avoided? What would a or b look like?   Conclusion: Regardless of the message, Gladys' music was on hit (3rd #1 R&B LP) and Diahann Carroll was great, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards in 1975.   Uptown Saturday Night - "The Good Guys (Sidney & Bill) Get Over" (Plot)   While enjoying themselves at Madame Zenobia's club on Saturday Night, Steve Jackson (Poitier) and Wardell Franklin (Cosby) are held up by robbers who raid the club, taking Steve's wallet as a result. Upon realizing that a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 is in the wallet, they set out to find the crooks themselves. Determined to retrieve the ticket, they search for it using the help of gangster Geechie Dan Beauford (Belafonte), who wants to defeat his rival Silky Slim (Lockhart). Using their wit, perseverance, and fearlessness, Steve and Wardell devise a plan to get the ticket using the help of both gangsters, in the hopes that it will pay off for them.   Question: Is this truly anti-Blaxploitation or just another version?   Television Scene - A Tale of 2 Black Families   That's My Mama, "Warm and Fuzzy" (1 season, 1974-75) (Plot)   Set in a middle-class African American neighborhood in Washington, D.C., the program revolved around the character Clifton Curtis (played by Clifton Davis), a man in his mid-20s who worked as a barber at Oscar's Barber Shop, the family barber shop he had inherited from his late father. While Clifton enjoyed being a bachelor, his loving, but tart-tongued and opinionated mother Eloise "Mama" Curtis, played by Theresa Merritt, wanted him to settle down and find a nice wife. Additional characters – such as Clifton's two best friends—Earl, played by Teddy Wilson, an easy-going mailman and Junior, played by Ted Lange, a suave and good-humored ladies' man—came and went over the course of a typical day at Oscar's Barber Shop. Other characters included Tracy, Clifton's little sister, played by Lynne Moody and later by Joan Pringle and her husband, Leonard, played by Lisle Wilson, as well as local seniors Josh and Wildcat, played by DeForest Covan and Jester Hairston. Clifton Davis and Hairston would work together again years later in the hit sitcom, Amen.   Conclusion: Never a ratings success.   Good Times, "Classic" (6 seasons, 1974-1979) (Plot)   Florida and James Evans live in a Chicago housing project and have three children: James Jr., also known as "J.J."; Thelma; and Michael, called "the militant midget" by his father due to his passionate activism. When the series begins, J.J. is seventeen years old, Thelma is sixteen, and Michael is eleven. Their exuberant neighbor, and Florida's best friend, is Willona Woods, a recent divorcée who works at a boutique. Their building superintendent is Nathan Bookman. The characters originated on the sitcom Maude. Episodes deal with the characters' attempts to overcome poverty. GT was intended to be a good show for Esther Rolle and John Amos. Both expected the show to deal with serious topics in a comedic way while providing positive characters. However, J.J. became the breakout character.  As a result, the writers focused more on J.J.'s comedic antics instead of serious issues. Through seasons two and three, Rolle and Amos grew increasingly disillusioned with the direction of the show. Rolle was vocal about it: "He's 18 and he doesn't work. He can't read or write. He doesn't think. The show didn't start out to be that...Little by little—with the help of the artist, I suppose, because they couldn't do that to me—they have made J.J. more stupid and enlarged the role. Negative images have been slipped in on us through the character of the oldest child." Jimmie Walker was the only cast member to not show at Rolle's funeral. Amos also spoke out: "The writers would prefer to put a chicken hat on J.J. and have him prance around saying "DY-NO-MITE", and that way they could waste a few minutes and not have to write meaningful dialogue." Amos was ultimately fired after just 3 seasons.   [Audio Clip]   Open Comments:   Question: Did/do you know anyone in real life like J.J.?   Conclusion: They didn't recast James Evans, they just killed him off and Esther was playing a single mom after all. She quit after season 4.   Vote, Biggest Impact for 1974:  

Episode 55 - this time around, Jenny and Dieter talk about good and evil (or the lack thereof), the true meaning of success, and the pros and cons of jumping over the Snake River Canyon.

Tom Aiello discusses the reasons why he felt the need and motivation to start the Snake River BASE Academy, the first school of its kind. Snake River BASE Academy provides comprehensive multi-leveled courses on BASE jumping, using the iconic Perrine Bridge, spanning the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho, as apart of it's lessons. This is an segment of episode #87 of Last Born In The Wilderness "Snake River BASE: Higher Education For Lower Free Fall w/ Tom Aiello." Listen to full episode: https://goo.gl/2Z9hCH Support the podcast: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: https://www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness Follow and listen: WEBSITE: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com SOUNDCLOUD: https://www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: https://www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast

Tom Aiello is the founder, owner, and lead instructor of the Snake River BASE Academy, based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Twin Falls is nestled up against the Snake River Canyon, and spanning the canyon is the Perrine Bridge. Due to lack of legal restrictions and its location, the Perrine Bridge is an optimal fixed structure for BASE jumping, attracting countless people from all over the world to this small city in Southern Idaho. "BASE" is an acronym that stands for four categories of fixed objects from which one can jump: building, antenna, span, and Earth (cliff). Tom is the first in the world to provide a detailed and rigorous multi-level educational course for those that wish to get into BASE jumping and learn more than just the basics. In this episode, we discuss BASE jumping culture, the history of BASE jumping, as well as Tom's motivations for starting this constantly evolving course, and what this means for BASE jumping as a whole. While the conversation is focused on these topics, the discussion is filled with deep insight from an individual that has spent decades accumulating knowledge and rich experiences that contribute to the success of his academy, as well as to BASE jumping culture as a whole. Episode Notes: - Learn all you need to know about Tom's academy at http://snakeriverbase.com - Follow Snake River BASE Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SnakeRiverBASE - The song featured in this episode: "Hare Krisha / Willie The Pimp" by Alex Harvey from the album The Joker Is Wild - Podcast website: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com - Support the podcast: PATREON: www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness - Follow and listen: SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/wYgMQc STITCHER: https://goo.gl/eeUBfS - Social Media: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/patterns.of.behavior

Lance Gines has been riding motorcycles for about 44 years. Growing up on a farm in Idaho in the United States, he got his first dirt bike when he was 6 years old. Lance taught himself to ride in the horse area where his dad would train horses. Their farm was on the edge of BLM land (public) and two miles from the Snake River Canyon. He gained experience riding in the desert and in the canyon, which led him to buy his first street bike at the age of 14. And that's when Lance went on his first road trip with his father to Montana, Washington and Oregon. Having a passion for riding since a young age, Lance has raised his kids with motorcycles. He's lucky to have a wife who is as obsessed as he is with riding and he still goes on motorcycle adventures with his dad regularly.  Lance Gines is the author of Into the Horizon - A Lifelong Obsession with Motorcycles - Vol. 1, and is now working on Vol. 2. Many of the stories in the book are about the unique friendship he has with his father and the motorcycle trips they have done together.  He's also the owner of Into the Horizon Adventure Motorcycle Tours. Website: http://intothehorizonadventuremotorcycletours.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Into-the-Horizon-Adventure-Motorcycle-Tours-and-Rentals-592569967538008/ ARR is Brought to You By: Max BMW MotorcyclesShop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.www.maxbmw.com BestRest ProductsHome of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation.  The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes.   It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.www.CyclePump.com AerostichThe best way to ride more is to make riding your easiest, fastest way to get from A to B…simple everyday commuting and errands, long-distance adventure riding, or whatever. For 33 years Aerostich has been designing, making and selling equipment that makes riding anywhere, in all-weather – easier, safer, more comfortable and more fun. No other riders’ gear offers the proven protection, precise fit or lifelong value of an Aerostich. Prove it to yourself with the Ride-More Guarantee. If you try any Aerostich one piece R-3 or Roadcrafter Classic suit for one month, and are not riding more than you did before receiving it, send it back and you will receive a full refund, no questions asked. For complete details and to view all of the available equipment for riders, and for a 10% discount on your first Aerostich purchase, or free shipping on the next order for existing customers, visit www.aerostich.com/arr. Green Chile Adventure GearOffering American made heavy-duty, innovative motorcycle luggage systems for all types of motorcycles. Tested in extreme weather conditions and terrain to withstand any abuse you can throw at it on your adventure rides. To complement riders’ needs they are also the exclusive USA distributor of Outback Motortek, a Canadian company specializing in adventure and touring motorcycle protective accessories. Outback Motortek offers ultimate and essential protection for your adventure bike. These accessories could be your best investment to save you from replacing your damaged bike with the ever-expensive factory parts. Available at www.GreenChileAdv.com. Camel ADV ProductsThe ultra durable Camel Tank, is an auxiliary gas tank which gives more fuel range, extending the hours you can stay out and ride.They’re easy to install, and require no pumps or priming. They add 6 to 7 litres of extra fuel capacity and don’t use up any space normally used for other applications. There’s no drilling of your stock fuel tank, and the Camel Tank keeps the fuel low and close to the bike’s centre-line, emptying the fuel from the Camel Tank first using an automatic transfer vacuum. The convenient installation keeps the fuel low and close to the bike’s centre line. Most models of the Camel Tank are compatible with several pannier systems. Kits available for: BMW F700/800GS, R1200GS, KTM 1190, Honda CRF250L, Africa Twin (coming soon), Yamaha WR250R. Shipping world wide. Visit www.camel-adv.com to order.     

Daredevil Evel Knievel was a huge childhood hero of mine, so it was amazing and super cool that stuntman Eddie Braun successfully replicated and completed Evel's jump attempt over the Snake River Canyon in September 2016. Bravo Eddie! But in an uncharacteristic tweet, I disrespected Eddie's passion and success, and publicly want to set the record straight. It's cool as fuck and I was wrong to comment anything but respect and kudos. Looking inward, when I take a shot at someone's accomplishment or pursuits, it really must be an expression of frustration with something I have yet to achieve. Lesson learned. Respect the dreams of others. I am truly sorry Eddie. Please join me on the show. Link to Eddie's jump is at jordanbrady.com, and get this, my Ford Super Duty Truck spot is one of the pre-roll spot before it plays. Kismet?  Thanks, Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is already half full for December 3rd, 2016 in LA. Sign up today.

Daredevil Evel Knievel was a huge childhood hero of mine, so it was amazing and super cool that stuntman Eddie Braun successfully replicated and completed Evel's jump attempt over the Snake River Canyon in September 2016. Bravo Eddie! But in an uncharacteristic tweet, I disrespected Eddie's passion and success, and publicly want to set the record straight. It's cool as…

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Robbie Knievel followed in the footsteps of his legendary father, Evel Knievel, who was also one of Steve Austin's childhood heroes! And Robbie's giving a behind-the-scenes look at some of his father's most famous jumps - from Snake River Canyon to Ceasar's Palace to 14 busses. Robbie's also talking about what life was like for the family after his dad's overnight success, his relationship with his father, his father's bikes, ramps, and safety decks, and what it was like dealing with his dad's womanizing on the road. Robbie's speaking candidly about his own career, and the injuries and demons that went with it, and why he's so determined to continue jumping today.

John talks with Dan about fume venting, driving, the Chateau, skin to skin contact, sidekicks, Evel Knievel and the Snake River Canyon, first exposures to porn, interacting with millennials, and heroic practice.

John talks with Dan about fume venting, driving, the Chateau, skin to skin contact, sidekicks, Evel Knievel and the Snake River Canyon, first exposures to porn, interacting with millennials, and heroic practice.

Volcanoes, earthquakes, Planet X and The X-Men are part of our discussion today. Why does the media keep recycling the story of the Yellowstone Supervolcano? What's the deal with the Snake River Canyon? And why don't the people at Marvel Comics know that 'apocalypse' just means 'revelation'? Also: Transhumanists want to be gods; China unveils a Dalek-like robot for "security"; and US military to deploy artificial intelligence, but promises not to create Terminators.

Lathan McKay is President of Evel Knievel Enterprises, and an avid Knievel memorabilia collector. He describes some of the famous leathers, helmets, and bikes he has, and shares stories about some of Evel's most famous jumps including Snake River Canyon, Caesar's Palace, and Wembley. They also discuss the 1971 "Evel Knievel" movie, the "Being Evel" documentary, and the major motion picture in the works possibly starring Channing Tatum.

Another episode of the Tower's Firing Squad -  Paul has a scary ghost movie review (except there aren't any ghosts in it I swear!!) http://youtu.be/wZ4mSBE3ip8 Rich drinks a poop shake and Ben revels in the legacy of Snake River Canyon, 40 years later http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2014/09/09/rocket-test-snake-river-canyon-jump/15361345/ http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/years-after-knievel-s-attempt-complete-canyon-jump-still-sought/article_71e12698-a0fd-56be-9707-b2c3f887a0cc.html   http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/devils-and-deep-blue-sky?page=0%2C0

If you are base jumping from Victoria Falls, kayaking through the Gauley River’s Lost Paddle Rapids, climbing up Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face, or jumping a Segway over the Snake River Canyon; have we go the listening companion for you. In this week’s episodeof All Purpose Cleaner we discuss Daredevils and learn why: John takes out […]

In this episode of Earth to Humans, which is shared from the Wild Lens produced series COMMON LAND, we explore the ancient history of the Snake River Canyon region in Southwestern Idaho. The Shoshone and Paiute people and their ancestors have lived in and around this area for at least 14,500 years, and this episodes shares a look at their culture and lifeways before the arrival of European American settlers.

Common Land is a new radio documentary-style podcast series produced by the Wild Lens Collective. The series takes a deep dive into the history, science and politics behind the creation of one particular patch of protected land. Season one tells the creation story behind a unique stretch of the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, that is home to the highest nesting densities of birds of prey anywhere in North America. Here we present our first episode of the show, which tells the story of Morley Nelson, the man who spent an entire lifetime advocating for the protection of this unique canyon system.