Podcasts about Unsung

WeAreDevelopers, the Berlin-based developer conference founded in 2015, has grown into a major global event, attracting 15,000 developers from over 70 countries each year. In 2026, it expands beyond Europe with new editions in San Jose, California, and Bengaluru, India. Co-founder and CEO Sead Ahmetovic says the conference was created to give developers a stronger voice in an industry where marketers, salespeople, and entrepreneurs often receive more recognition.  He believes developers, despite being less vocal, build the products that power the modern world. The event began as a small meetup that quickly gained popularity, filling a gap between highly specialized technical gatherings and broader business-focused conferences. Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke highlights another benefit: giving developers a platform to share the stories behind their work and inspire peers.  Discussing the future of software development, Dohmke predicts AI agents will handle much of the coding, while developers focus on managing ideas, prompts, and workflows. Ahmetovic agrees, arguing that developers will remain essential, spending less time typing code and more time thinking, orchestrating, and creating new solutions.  Learn more from The New Stack around the latest in developer community growth:  How Community Helps Developers Grow  Empowering Developers Is Critical to Drive AI Innovation  3 Ways Organizations Can Redefine the Developer Experience  Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

UNSUNG features catchy tunes and sharp wit that comically reimagines different historical events and the famous figures who inadvertently caused some of the world's greatest disasters. From the teen tasked with putting all the lifeboats on the Titanic to the animal-loving guard who let in the Trojan Horse. An unforgettable blend of humour and history!

Retired Navy SEAL, former Recon Marine, and host of Fox Nation's The Unsung of Arlington, Mike Sarraille recounts his time serving in the military. He also explains the critical race for AI dominance, explaining how the Chinese Communist Party is covertly funding anti-data center movements to slow America down. Mike dissects why data centers are a major national security asset and warns that China is outpacing us in energy infrastructure. Bring on the Stupid: A man squatted in a family's crawl space for months, hanging string lights and multiple TVs for his leisure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow-based bassist David Bowden joins the show on release day for Unsung Songs, a solo double bass record shaped by years of gigging and arranging. David talks about coming up in London before moving to Glasgow for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, finding a creative home in Scotland's close-knit jazz scene, and how folk music and "sounding like yourself" became central to the way he thinks about writing and playing. We also talk solo bass, favorite recordings, right-hand technique, gear, touring, teaching, and new-parent life. Enjoy, and be sure to follow David on Instagram and YouTube! Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg

Elor Kahalany believes AI investments are moving from the hyperscalers to bottlenecks. Just turn to Micron's (MU) rally driven by memory demand as an example. He points out how investors can find bottlenecks in the AI trade and highlights stocks he believes have room to run, from Mag 7 names like Alphabet (GOOGL) to beaten down software stocks like ServiceNow (NOW). Elor raises eyebrows when he points to Hims & Hers (HIMS) as an unsung AI company. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

New Census data reveals a massive migration shift as residents flee major blue cities like Los Angeles and New York for the booming South. Texas is leading the charge as a corporate "sponge," earning the nickname "Y'all Street" as Dallas suburbs become the fastest-growing areas in the nation. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to break down what's driving this historic American move, and what she sees as the "economic illiteracy" behind new billionaire taxes in blue cities.There are Memorial Day events all over the country, including a very solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Retired Navy SEAL and Fox Nation host Mike Sarraille joins the Rundown to discuss the hallowed history of these grounds and his personal weight of visiting. Plus, we explore the stories of legendary Marines and cryptology pioneers, who are featured in the new season of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, hosted by Sarraille.PLUS, commentary by Paul Batura, writer, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family, and founder of the 4:8 Media Network.PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Census data reveals a massive migration shift as residents flee major blue cities like Los Angeles and New York for the booming South. Texas is leading the charge as a corporate "sponge," earning the nickname "Y'all Street" as Dallas suburbs become the fastest-growing areas in the nation. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to break down what's driving this historic American move, and what she sees as the "economic illiteracy" behind new billionaire taxes in blue cities.There are Memorial Day events all over the country, including a very solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Retired Navy SEAL and Fox Nation host Mike Sarraille joins the Rundown to discuss the hallowed history of these grounds and his personal weight of visiting. Plus, we explore the stories of legendary Marines and cryptology pioneers, who are featured in the new season of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, hosted by Sarraille.PLUS, commentary by Paul Batura, writer, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family, and founder of the 4:8 Media Network.PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Census data reveals a massive migration shift as residents flee major blue cities like Los Angeles and New York for the booming South. Texas is leading the charge as a corporate "sponge," earning the nickname "Y'all Street" as Dallas suburbs become the fastest-growing areas in the nation. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to break down what's driving this historic American move, and what she sees as the "economic illiteracy" behind new billionaire taxes in blue cities.There are Memorial Day events all over the country, including a very solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Retired Navy SEAL and Fox Nation host Mike Sarraille joins the Rundown to discuss the hallowed history of these grounds and his personal weight of visiting. Plus, we explore the stories of legendary Marines and cryptology pioneers, who are featured in the new season of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, hosted by Sarraille.PLUS, commentary by Paul Batura, writer, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family, and founder of the 4:8 Media Network.PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The job is done. Leeds United's Premier League survival is mathematically confirmed and Rocco is joined by Isaac Johnson (Leeds Live) to reflect on a remarkable few weeks for the Whites. From the historic win at Old Trafford to the FA Cup quarter-final shootout drama at West Ham, the cup semi-final disappointment at Wembley, the 1-1 with Tottenham in north London, and what survival actually means for the 49ers' long-term project. Isaac shares insight on Daniel Farke's tactical evolution, the formation question for next season, and his thoughts on whether the manager's contract will be extended. Plus contract talks for Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk and Karl Darlow, what the 49ers learned from last summer's window, the unsung heroes of the campaign including Ilia Gruev, Lukas Nmecha and the bargain that is James Justin, Georginio Rutter's Elland Road return, and Rocco's brand new book on the 92-93 title defence. Read Isaac's articles here - https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/authors/isaac-johnson/

A mother's labor of love is often invisible to human eyes, but it is never unseen by the One who matters most. And because one of the greatest apostles in history—Paul, who wrote nearly half the New Testament—openly highlighted the profound impact this mother had on his life, we see just how vital their role truly is in God's kingdom. God not only honors the often-unseen work of unsung mothers, whether biological or spiritual, who carry the cross in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways, but that very work rules the world. (Romans 16:13)

What does it take to play Test cricket for South Africa, captain a county side, and then reinvent yourself as a coach? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Dane Vilas — one of South African cricket's most well-travelled stories.From his short test career with South Africa to signing a Kolpak deal with Lancashire and eventually captaining them to promotion, Dane's journey is anything but ordinary.We talk about:

Amelia Fitch, president of the Society of Insurance Research, and host Tony Cañas discuss the SIR's new podcast, which highlights behind-the-scenes insurance careers, fosters member engagement, and shares industry insights. 

Join bestselling author Ben Aitken for Shitty Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung UK Cities, a wry and warm-hearted look at the places most travel guides skip. Based on his latest book, Aitken takes us on a journey through some of Britain's most maligned towns and cities, from Slough to Stoke, uncovering their overlooked charm, humour, and resilience. Blending social commentary with sharp observational writing, Aitken challenges our assumptions about class, identity, and what makes a place worth visiting. This event is a joyous tribute to the unloved corners of the UK and the people who live there.

Johnny Echoes, Freddy No Nose, both depicted in Goodfellas but minimized on screen had much wilder and more quirky stories the movies left out.  There's a bunch of other current events we cover as well. I was having a NY potty-mouth day, so forgive the excessive f-bombs. I was dropping them like Churchill all over the place. My site:https://SemperFryLLC.comJoin Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorBecome a member on Patreon:https://patreon.com/c/KristosCastUse Code BB5 here:https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/brand/azurewell/2326The Azure 90 are 1. Whole Food Multivitamin, 2. Alaskan Cod Liver Oil, 3. Fulvic-Humic Energy Blend, 4. IP6 Supreme. Use code BB5 for your discount.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

Why did Aerosmith's "You See Me Crying" never top the charts? How did a musical genius like Lowell George of Little Feat miss out on a solo smash? Janda is joined by WDRV Brand & Content Director Keith Hastings (her boss!) for a deep dive into the "should've beens" of rock and roll. From the hair-metal transition of Kip Winger to the bluesy hooks of the Arc Angels and the shifting sounds of Genesis, Janda and Keith trade picks on songs that had all the ingredients of a hit but somehow slipped through the cracks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Monday's Final Takeaways, Marley Kayden talks about Microsoft (MSFT) amending their partnership with OpenAI, while Sam talks about another Mag 7 name in Meta Platforms (META) as China blocks the social media giant's Manus acquisition. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Eureka The Pentecostal Church - Thursday Evening Service 12/11/2025 "The Unsung Song of Christmas" Pastor Jonathan McDonaldConnect with us! Instagram: instagram.com/eurekachurch Facebook: Eureka The Pentecostal Church Youtube: youtube.com/c/EurekaThePentecostalChurch Website: eureka.churchListen/Download this sermon on Spotify or Apple Podcasts - Eureka the Pentecostal Church All songs are performed by licensing agreement through CCLI #1578358 and Streaming License #21284088

Not all Olympic heroes win the gold. In fact, there are so many heroes who never stepped onto the medal podium. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, we're going to look back at some very unique heroes from several past Olympics, summer and winter. We shine a spotlight on a different kind of greatness—the kind that doesn't always come with gold medals or headline recognition. Joining me on this episode is Doug Levy, whose new book, "Hero Redefined – Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar," uncovers the powerful, often overlooked stories of Olympians who defined heroism in ways that go far beyond the podium. From unimaginable perseverance to acts of selflessness and quiet courage, these are the stories that deserve to be told—and remembered. Doug also hosts the podcast, "Under the Radar, Olympic Athletes You Gotta Meet," where he continues his mission of bringing these incredible athletes and their journeys to light. In this episode, we dive into: • What truly defines a “hero” in sports • The stories that stayed with Doug long after the research ended • Why some of the most impactful Olympic moments are the ones we've forgotten • And how these athletes changed the way he—and now we—see competition, sacrifice, and legacy We concentrate heavily on Peter Norman from Australia, who stood on the medal podium in 1968 in Mexico City with Tommie Smith and John Carlos. We discuss Manteo Mitchell from the U.S., who competed with a broken fibula at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Alexander Cushing, who didn't compete but was instrumental in bringing the 1960 Winter Olympics to Squaw Valley, California. And we also talk about the incredible heroism of Lawrence Lemieux of Canada, who was disqualified from his race in the 1988 Seoul, South Korea, Games, when he veered off course to rescue a fellow sailor. Plus, we touch upon a few others as well. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, Doug Levy the author of the book, "Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar," joins the podcast for a wonderful discussion about olympic athletes time has forgotten.

Trap doors under toilets, hidden radio rooms in the back of wardrobes, secret bases behind waterfalls....Dan investigates an extraordinary network of secret resistance cells set up during Britain's "darkest hour".In the summer of 1940, Britain and its empire stood alone as the Nazi war machine stormed through Europe. Prime Minister Winston Churchill created something extraordinary: secret factions of men and women trained to wreak havoc behind the lines of an invading army.Dan once again joins forces with Andy Chatterton from the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team, who are unearthing this incredible part of World War Two for another bunker hunt. What they find on this adventure is truly extraordinary.You can learn more about Britain's secret resistance in Andy's book 'Fortress Britain 1940: Britain's Unsung and Secret Defences on Land, Sea and in the Air'.With thanks to Chris Hale, Nina, Will and Martyn from CART, Andy Aust and Duncan Akers.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.You can watch our video documentary on Churchill's Secret Army! Sign up here to watch: https://access.historyhit.com/videos/churchills-secret-armyYou can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Hincks believes China has a bigger say in the U.S.-Iran negotiations than many believe. He talks about why Iran may have overplayed their trump cards and why he expects peace talks to materialize as crude oil futures fall. Kevin then turns to his takeaways in big bank earnings so far and the tone they set for a new earnings season ahead. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tim Pagliara talks about the disruptions he sees happening over a long period of time around the Strait of Hormuz. Those disruptions are one he says go beyond crude oil, pointing to commodities like sugar, helium, and fertilizer impacting food supplies and tech manufacturing. Tim doesn't see a full reopening of the strait for weeks, with impacts expected to ripple throughout global economies for years. Unsung picks he likes in tech space amid the AI infrastructure buildout: Lumen Technologies (LUMN) and Corning (GLW).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Inspired by Rae Alexandra's recently released book, Unsung Heroines, Drew and Nicole share the harrowing story of Mary Kelly, aka Lucretia Henkel. This relatively unknown powerhouse was an advocate for refugee rights after the 1906 earthquake and fire, and dedicated a grove in Golden Gate Park to war mothers that is now lost to time.

Schmaltzy garbage? Misunderstood masterpiece? Unsung prophet of the modern age? A.I. is an odd, divisive film in Spielberg's filmography, but Sarah and MJ are joined bye Kip Mooney to get to the bottom of it!

Join Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae as they discuss their personal history and proximity with marriages (successful and unsuccessful), 21 year old Ma'kaia Quinshunna Jaquet Davenport getting caught in a bed with a 13 year old boy, the legacy of the incomparable Willi Smith, and more! Apply To Be A Summer School Guest (Virtual Options Available): https://forms.gle/AefE7ah66WGLMeoa9Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide @bigshotshae@letmestayfocused **DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro and Updates4:34 - What We're Watching13:25 - Honorable Mention14:54 - Hotep of the Week20:31 - Lyrics and Lessons24:20 - Let Me Stay Focused38:40 - Advice from the Internet

Die young is far too boring these days. What we're listening to: Jake: Harry Styles, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Bruno Mars, The Romantic Matthew: Mitski, Nothing's About to Happen to Me Voxtrot, Dreamers in Exile Meredith Smith, More Than a Dream - EP

Former Eurogamer reporter Emma Kent is our guest this week! What's it like doing actual journalism, rather than just dropping hot takes about Uncharted and Mario? That's what we ask Emma about in this one. You can sign up for the (free) Eteo Archetypes newsletter discussed in the second half of this week's episode here. This week's music is from the Valheim soundtrack by Patrik Jarlestam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when superhero comics get weird—like, really weird? On this episode of "Unsung Ink," we explore the world of Sam Kieth, a creator who bent anatomy, tone, and storytelling into something wholly his own. We dig into Kieth's early days in comics, from his inking work on Mage with Matt Wagner to his memorable contributions to The Sandman alongside Neil Gaiman. From there, we discuss his underrated run on Marvel Comics Presents with Peter David—work that helped define his elastic, expressive style. Of course, no conversation about Kieth is complete without diving into his creator-owned projects, including The Maxx, Zero Girl, and Four Women—books that blended psychological depth and surrealism in ways that still feel ahead of their time. Following his passing on March 15 at the age of 63, we take a moment to reflect on Sam Kieth's legacy—a true original, and a voice in comics that can't be replicated. Rest in peace.

Most people think their options are simple: climb the corporate ladder or start something from scratch.But there's a third way.Together with Will Maunder-Taylor, we're excited to bring Unsung to life — a podcast exploring one of the most important (and overlooked) opportunities in Europe today: entrepreneurship through acquisition.Instead of starting from zero, what if you could buy and grow a small business that already works?In the first episode, Will sits down with Peppa Wise, sales leader at Multiverse, to unpack what actually drives performance — in startups, scaleups, and the kinds of businesses most people overlook.This episode goes deep on:Why talent and drive often beat experienceHow the best companies build true meritocraciesWhat separates high performers from everyone elseWhy sales is one of the fastest ways to change your trajectoryHow to hire, develop, and scale great teamsPeppa's story — from leading teams in her early 20s to helping scale one of Europe's top sales organisations — shows what happens when companies bet on potential, not just CVs.Whether you're building a startup, thinking about buying a business, or just questioning your path — this episode gives you a practical lens on what actually matters.Follow Unsung for more stories on building through acquisition.Timestamps(00:00) Introduction to Unsung and the guest(03:00) Peppa Wise's early career & Darktrace(05:00) Talent vs experience(15:00) Hiring frameworks & what actually matters(25:00) Building high-performance sales teams(35:00) Pipeline, metrics & operating cadence(45:00) Advice for founders and early-career operators

Rae Alexandra and Adrienne Simms celebrate their new book Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area, published by City Lights. You can purchase copies of Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area here: https://citylights.com/unsung-heroines35-women-who-changed/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

David Nelson believes the U.S.-Iran War "will pass," though "kryptonite" in higher rates will keep the stock market from moving much higher. He outlines his path ahead for Wall Street in navigating the volatility. David later calls Dell Technologies (DELL) a "slam dunk" trade even with all the uncertainty due to its cheap valuation and better-than-expected earnings growth. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

When we think about cleaning the ocean, we often imagine divers removing ghost nets or volunteers collecting plastic from the shore. But beneath the surface, nature has its own recycling systems.In this episode of our Ocean's Natural Cleaning Crew series, we turn to one of the most overlooked and most underestimated marine animals: the sea cucumber.Joining us is Prof Annie Mercier, Department of Ocean Sciences, Memorial University (Canada), who has spent decades studying these remarkable creatures and co-edited the comprehensive scientific volume The World of Sea Cucumbers.The “earthworms” of the oceanSea cucumbers play a vital but often overlooked role in marine ecosystems. Like earthworms on land, they process seabed sediments, recycle nutrients, and help keep ocean floors oxygenated. On coral reefs, they may even support coral health by reducing harmful bacteria.Despite their simple appearance, sea cucumbers are incredibly diverse, ranging from tiny species to over a meter long, and living in environments from shallow reefs to deep-sea trenches. Their biology is equally remarkable — some can regenerate organs, split in two, and live for decades, making them valuable for scientific research on aging and regeneration.However, rising global demand has led to overfishing, putting many populations at risk. Losing them doesn't just remove a species — it disrupts essential ecological processes that keep marine ecosystems balanced.Sea cucumbers may not be iconic ocean animals, but they are quiet engineers of resilience — and far more important than we often realize.

Women have dramatically influenced San Francisco Bay Area history since before the Gold Rush, but their stories are often far less well known. Rae Alexandra's new book, Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area shines a light on these untold stories, highlight these women's impact on the social, cultural and political life of the Bay Area. Additional Resources: ⁠Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area⁠ ⁠Read the transcript for this episode⁠ ⁠Get tickets for Bay Curious Trivia night April 8th⁠ KQED's Rebel Girls Series ⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠ Got a question you want answered? ⁠Ask⁠! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to ⁠https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts⁠ This story was reported by Rae Alexandra. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're throwing back to June 2018, when this pod was only six months old. Things were simpler - the research was less onerous, episodes were shorter (this would easily be a two parter these days), Dave was still part of the crew and the world wasn't ending...Godspeed You! Black Emperor don't really do brevity. They do epic, sweeping, often joyous, always elaborate, suites of music that are designed to move you. They're thorough, crafting songs with painstaking attention to detail.In keeping with the spirit of the band, we thought we'd do the same, so we present to your our longest episode yet. But trust us when we say that it's probably up there with our most interesting listens.We dive deep into the band's back catalogue, stopping along the way to talk about the politics of the band and yes, we do offer a take on some thorny subjects. With this band it's something that can often be inseparable from the way their music, and image, is presented, so it had to happen.The Foo Fighters Nexus also returns (jingle pending) and Chris has a full on GY!BE superfan nerdgasm, while Weaver whacks his politics degree on the table and Mark takes issue with the label "post-rock".This is a fun and captivating listen.We understand that the title of "best Godspeed album" is a contentious one, so we're intrigued to see if people agree with our decision to include this in our canon Unsung classics.

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. We're talking about Mission bars, and I share a story about the backroom at Delirium. Rae brings up similar stories of her own at places like Thee Parkside, and we agree that Parkside owner Malia Spanyol is the best. Rae shares a story that confirms it. She looks back on the years before she got her SSN grateful that Kerrang! allowed her to work. She says and I agree—those jobs don't really exist anymore. The industry itself was misogynistic, but there was also a freedom to the job. They flew her to shows all over the place. And they paid her enough to live in San Francisco. After Rae recounts a couple of specific incidents of mistreatment she got, we go on a sidebar about the music industry specifically and entertainment industry more generally and how riddled with misogyny they are. Rae managed to get out of music journalism, but it took some time and effort. She says that when folks ask her to write about music nowadays, she recoils. Then we talk about Rae's new book. I share how it all came to me, and that originally it was supposed to be a bonus episode where we talked "only" about Unsung Heroines. After reading the book, I decided it needed to be a feature about this incredible woman who herself should possibly be in her own book. Rae says that if she'd stayed in the UK, the history she'd know and would hear about constantly would revolve around royals and their lives and their wars. So she dropped history. But upon moving to San Francisco, she became curious about everything she saw and heard and read. It felt natural that at some point, she'd spend her curiosity and mental energies writing some sort of history or another. We go on a sidebar here about Emperor Norton and what a troublesome character he was. She was working at KQED writing about pop culture. After about a year, she found herself, as she puts it, "being insufferable in bars to strangers about the fact that women had been written out of history." Writing about history would be a new hat for Rae at KQED, but in 2018, she persuaded her editors to let her write five essays for Women's History Month. The series was a hit. In 2019, her department, Pop Culture, folded and she moved into KQED Arts. She'd written a couple more essays in the interim, but once in the Arts department, she really picked up the pace. In January 2020, Rae decided to turn the essays into a monthly series, upping the pace. The series had come to be known as "Rebel Girls," a Bikini Kill reference. But that March, all the libraries closed when COVID shutdown hit. She pivoted to library websites, but then I prompt Rae to shout out all the libraries she frequented to research her book. The SFPL History Center and the California Historical Society stand out. When I ask about women she researched who didn't make it into the book, she points out that the series, which again predates the book, includes essays about 55 women. City Lights Publishing, who put Unsung Heroines out, settled on 35 for their edition. They wanted a digestible book, and for teen readers, they felt they needed to remove women with … let's just say more risqué stories. I ask Rae to pick three of her favorite essay subjects, and while she's thinking it over, I offer some of my own. I start with Judy Heumann, the disability rights advocate who did so, so much to guarantee the rights of other disabled folks in our country. Rae mentions Judy, whom she'd been researching well before her unfortunate passing in 2023; Ruth Beckford, who figured big in Black Panther history; and Abby Fisher, a formerly enslaved woman who couldn't read or write but, with the help of others, published a cookbook. We take a slight detour as Rae begins to describe how they went about illustrating Abby Fisher and others, for whom there was no photographic or other visual reference. The Unsung Heroines publisher, City Lights, asked her about imagery, and when Rae told them that it's been difficult for her, she suggested illustrations. But City Lights doesn't do illustrated books and told Rae as much. Then City Lights' publisher struck up a conversation with another swimmer at the pool one day. That other swimmer was Adrienne Simms. Following that talk, the publisher found Adrienne's art, brought it to Rae, and the rest of history. Adrienne illustrated Unsung Heroines. I ask Rae not who her favorite heroines are, but of the 35, which one or ones she'd want to join us at Vesuvio that day we recorded. Without hesitation (in fact, I believe she says the name before I finish asking), Rae offers Pat Maginnis, an incredible champion and fighter for women's reproductive rights. Unsung Heroines is available wherever you get books (but please, don't use that one horrible fucking website). City Lights is one obvious choice, but most Bay Area independent bookstores should carry it. If not, ask them to order it for you. More people need to know about and read this book. Follow Rae on Instagram @rae_alexandra_writing. She's on Threads @rae_alexandra3. We end with final thoughts from Rae, specifically her feelings about all those ubiquitous dumb fucking AI billboards.

Women's history often goes unwritten and unspoken. But KQED's Rae Alexandra sets the record straight in her new book, ‘Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area.” From Delilah Beasley, a trailblazing columnist for the Oakland Tribune who inspired generations of black female journalists to Bertha Wright, a nurse, who in 1913 founded what we now know as Benioff Children's Hospital, Alexandra uncovers hidden histories and stories that deserve to be told. We talk to Alexandra about the women who made the Bay. Guests: Rae Alexandra, author, "Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area; staff writer, KQED Arts & Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rae Alexandra has 35 stories to share with you, plus her own. In this Women's History Month episode, meet and get to know Rae. She recently published a book with City Lights Publishing called Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area. It's of course available at City Lights, but you can also find it at your local independent bookstore. I read the book and could not put it down. Only toward the end of the 35 essays did I start to recognize the women Rae features. I love history and I love learning and I have mixed feelings about the fact that there are so many rad women whose stories are untold. Thank you, Rae Alexandra, for shining on a light on these incredible women. These days, she's a staff writer at KQED. But Rae's story starts in Wales in the UK. She grew up in Cardiff, the capital of the country. (I learn in the conversation that Wales is a country. I also learn that "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain" are the same thing. Now, British vs. English we don't touch, for obvious reasons. But I digress …) Ed. note: I'll describe my conversation with Rae as two Gen Ex journalist types with ADHD (is that redundant?) doing their best to be linear. To me, the meanderings of our talk are totally normal. Rae says that Wales is delightful and has all the best castles, but that's because of the number times the country has been invaded and conquered. Close to where her mom lives today is a castle that boasts the world's largest crossbow. When I ask when Rae was born (1978), we discover that she's a horse as in Year of the Horse (aka 2026). Cool. Rae continued to call Cardiff home up through her college years. She didn't go to another school outside of Wales that had accepted her because she was attached to a group of skateboarders in her hometown. After she graduated, though, she moved to London. Music has been central for Rae as far back as she remembers (same). She shares stories of being maybe 5 and listening to the Top 40 with her cassette recorder ready to nab her favorite songs (same). According to Rae, the English look down on the Welsh, and have for some time, based on classist generalizations. Wales is where the UK mines most of its coal. London-types consider their neighbors to the southwest feral, and in some regards, the Welsh are, she says. In the Eighties, she remembers stories about IRA bombings appearing on the news nightly. Also, in Wales, miners went on strike and everyone knew about it. Rae says that Wales in the Eighties was essentially like listening to The Clash. We go on a sidebar about siblings, birth order, and what it means to be the youngest, which Rae and I both are. Growing up, she was close with both her older sisters. Today, one lives in Australia and the other lives in the London suburbs. Around age 10, Rae discovered metal. By 12, she decided that she would become a music journalist. In her teen years, she "snuck" her writing into local and college newspapers. The music journalism she consumed in those days included publications like Smash Hits, Kerrang!, NME, and Melody Maker. In fact, her first job out of college was at Kerrang! We go on a sidebar on the whole idea of living somewhere vs. visiting, and how they're so totally different on every level. I use Chicago, where I lived for a full six months in the Nineties, as my example. Rae offers up a stay in Brooklyn as hers. That job at Kerrang! is what brought Rae to London, another place she found impossible to live. I ask her to expound on what it was about the place, and she indulges me. She says that you have to be obscenely wealthy to live in Central London, so most folks are forced to the outskirts. But the jobs are in the middle of town, and so you end up spending around two or three hours a day commuting underground. It was/is also gray—the weather, the architecture—and the people in London were, as Rae describes it, hostile. When she goes into detail about the ways in which they were hostile, we agree that only you get to shit on your own hometown. People who aren't from there aren't allowed. It's a rule. Look it up. After a year working for the magazine in London, Rae met a guy from San Francisco. She'd been to The City and even spent significant time here working for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. (At this point in the recording, I mistakenly call the BBQ place near Hayes and Divisadero until sometime in the early 2000s "Brothers." It was in fact called Brother in-law's. My apologies.) She moved in with that guy she met, lived with him for six months in London, and then it was time for him to come home to SF. He asked her if she wanted to join him and she accepted. She had already transitioned to freelance writing for the magazine, because office life didn't suit her, so work wasn't so much a problem. But upon arrival, she soon discovered how difficult it was to do anything without a Social Security number. That added an extra layer to moving here. But it wasn't the place itself or its people that made things hard. It was the system, so to speak. Also, while she was getting settled and learning how to survive in the US without an SSN, she started to see that the guy was, let's just say, not for her. She felt he'd been playing the long game when they lived together in London, but once back on his home turf, some of his sociopath tendencies emerged. It was 2002 and she lived in Bernal Heights on Cortland. She spent most of her time in the Mission, just down the hill. After a short time, the guy convinced her that they needed to get married, so they moved back to London. The marriage lasted three months, and Rae returned to her new home—San Francisco. When she came back, she experienced a stretch of housing instability. You could call it "couch surfing," but either way, it was dicey. Six months or so later, things settled. It was easier to live cheaply in the early 2000s, also. A $5 burrito could be a whole day's worth of food. And Rae had befriended enough bartenders that she rarely paid full-price for booze. She describes "The Blackout Triangle" of Killowatt, Delirium, and Dr. Bombay's. She also regularly visited Beauty Bar until that place went downhill. Check back this Thursday for Part 2 with Rae Alexandra. We recorded this episode at Vesuvio in North Beach in February 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

For our latest mini episode, we turn our attention to media that we think is unfairly ignored or maligned. Be it something so indie or low-budget that it can’t afford to get a foothold in pop culture or something wrongly … Continue reading →

Human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher has posted an article in todays Irish Times on the importance of recognising some of Irelands hugely influential but yet less known women.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many of us think about the heroic figures who formed the foundation of our democracy. The Prohuman Foundation and Sphere Education Initiatives are excited to support you in thinking about these brave Americans by highlighting five unsung heroines who greatly influenced America's Founding: Elizabeth Freeman, Anna Smith Strong, Nanyehi (Nancy Ward), Deborah Sampson, and Esther de Berdt Reed. During this webinar, we will dive deep into five lessons that encourage students to discover character strengths such as curiosity, courage, humanity, grit, and compassion while developing key skills in literacy and civil discourse. You will hear from the Prohuman Foundation and Sphere about the various ways to engage with these women's stories in helping your students learn to recognize their own capacities for developing character strengths in their own lives.The webinar will consist of two parts. The first part will include a conversation between the Prohuman Foundation and Sphere to set the stage for understanding the unique opportunities presented by this collaborative effort. The second part will include deeper dives into the lessons themselves and the practical, tangible tools that can be applied in secondary classrooms. Educators will be empowered to use these resources to help their students develop a growth mindset, cultivate positive connections, engage in civil discourse, and respect viewpoint diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this video, Chris and Gerry explore the life and career of character actor Gene Lyons, a familiar face from classic Hollywood films and early television. Though never a marquee name, Lyons built a steady and impressive career appearing in dozens of productions from the 1940s through the 1960s. From crime drama and westerns to war films and popular TV series, Lyons worked alongside some of the biggest stars of the era and became one of those dependable performers audiences instantly recognized. We'll take a closer look at his early life, his transition into Hollywood, notable film and television appearances, and why his career represents the backbone of studio-era storytelling.  If you love classic cinema, old television, and celebrating the talented performers who helped define the Golden Age of Hollywood, this deep dive into Gene Lyons' career is for you.

There are many parts behind the spike in crude oil prices underneath headlines of the strike on Iran. From the pipelines to the international players beyond the Middle East, Kevin Green explains the many pieces behind the crude oil puzzle to watch in the days ahead. KG later explains how this big picture plays a role in gold and silver prices moving higher. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

You may be shocked to hear that Green Day have a lot of songs. Some may say, in fact, that they have too MANY songs, because there does come a point where they all just blend into on another. In this episode we explore this phenomenon, and it is exclusively (in our view) an issue that plagues the latter half of their career. We cover everything from American Idiot to Saviors, and whilst not all of these albums are afflicted in such a way, it definitely seems to become more prevalent as we more closer to the present era. We also ask a crucial question - is Green Day punk? The answer is probably not quite what you expect, but we do debate the finer points. Suggesting that perhaps they could be Schrodinger's punx... All this leads us to trying to answer the real question - is Insomniac Green Day's unsung classic? Let's find out. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Car Album Debate 05:07 Legacy Act Question 09:31 Setting Up American Idiot 10:24 American Idiot Phenomenon 14:22 Stadium Band Status 23:08 Broadway And 21st Century 31:15 Uno, Dos, Tre And Rehab 35:38 Revolution Radio To Father Of All 37:38 Father of All Reappraisal 39:03 Critics vs Short Runtime 39:49 Side Projects and Salty Pretzel 43:18 2020 Output and Pandemic Era 44:18 Saviors and Derivative Sounds 48:42 Compression and Phone Listening 52:49 Is Green Day Punk? 01:00:28 Defining Punk and Yardsticks 01:19:59 Insomniac Context and Backlash 01:21:21 Critics and Rawness 01:22:22 Sales and Fan Backlash 01:24:01 Honest Bridge Album 01:26:28 Opening Tracks and Tone 01:30:29 Singles and Track Picks 01:32:56 Production and Gear Talk 01:39:54 Songwriting and Label Control 01:53:48 Closing Tracks and Verdict 01:59:22 Wrap Up and Goodbyes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For every hero soaring overhead, there's a creator behind the scenes who deserves their shine. This Black History Month, we're giving flowers to the Black writers and artists who helped define comics as we know it. From Matt Baker and Billy Graham, to Denys Cowan and Christopher Priest, to Stephanie Williams and Khary Randolph, we follow a creative throughline across generations. We also highlight pioneering cartoonists like Jay Jackson and Jackie Ormes—the first African American woman cartoonist. We talk about the first Black creators we encountered as readers—and what that meant. Did they change the way we saw the page? Or were they just doing what great creators do: making unforgettable, good-ass comics? This is Unsung Ink—a celebration of the names and faces behind the comics we love.

Could it be done? Is it possible to call anything Green Day have ever released both unsung AND (crucially, because there's a fair bit of 'meh' in their catalogue) good? Well folks, this week and next we're going to do our very best to find out. And we're joined by our good friend Rick Bruce from Coffin Mulch and Moonshine Docks. Our contention? That their fourth album, Insomniac, is an unsung classic. This is all relative of course--in the 90s and 00s they sold bucket loads of records. How many people had copies of their records knocking about in their car footwells before 2010? Probably millions. And it hasn't stopped. They're still pulling down millions of streams per month. Objectively, they are huge. And somewhat less objectively, they're probably the biggest punk band ever, and certainly one of the biggest bands on earth. I mean, Insomniac itself isn't even their lowest selling record. And in this episode, we don't even get to it! It's a two parter after all. No, in this episode we talk about everything from the 1000 Hours EP right up to, and including, Warning. With a brief detour into Pinhead Gunpowder too. We'll tackle Insomniac itself in our next episode--as is our way. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Green Day at the Super Bowl 04:47 Is It Even Possible for Green Day to be Unsung?! 05:23 Support us on Patreon 06:53 Mark's Album-a-Day Project, Power Pop Rabbit Holes & Mic Banter 08:45 Green Day 101: Origins, Pop-Punk Blueprint & Gilman Street 10:51 Influences Deep Dive: Hüsker Dü, Replacements, Costello, Op Ivy & More 15:21 Which Album Is Unsung? Debating Kerplunk, Nimrod & Insomniac 20:27 Early Timeline: Sweet Children, 1,000 Hours EP & 39/Smooth Era 22:40 Scene Discipline vs Scottish Modesty: Getting Good on Purpose 33:03 Kerplunk Breakthrough, Major-Label Controversy & Setting Up Dookie 35:27 How I First Bought Dookie (and Why It Wasn't a 5/5 Yet) 37:03 1994: The Year Pop-Punk Exploded (Offspring, NOFX, Weezer & More) 38:04 Green Day's Mainstream Breakthrough: MTV, Grammys, and the Blink-182 Ripple Effect 43:56 Insomniac (1995): Darker, Faster, Burnout After Fame 46:55 Nimrod (1997): 'Good Riddance' and the Genre-Hopping Era 51:38 Seeing Green Day Live: Glasgow Shows, Merch Regrets, and Peak Memories 53:17 Do Novelty Songs Ruin Pop-Punk? The Big Debate (Descendents, The Offspring, Blink) 59:50 Warning (2000): Polished Pivot, Chasing Hits—or Underrated Growth? 01:09:12 From Warning to American Idiot: The Stolen 'Cigarettes & Valentines' Sessions 01:12:12 On the Cusp of American Idiot (Wrap-Up & Next Part Tease) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 156 celebrates the Taproom Podcast's three-year anniversary with special guest Mike Crea of Unsung Brewing. Mike joins host Mike to reflect on the podcast's beginnings, read a meaningful passage from The Tender Bar, and share personal stories about how craft beer shaped his life. Topics include international beer travels (Scotland, Japan, Taiwan), brewing philosophy, hop selection and new hop products, collabs and recipe R&D, brand storytelling and can art (including the Outcast backstory), and the challenges of replicating award-winning beers. Mike also discusses recent wins at CBC, World Beer Cup and GABF, industry pressures, brewery closures, and how the team approaches consistency and process. The episode closes with rapid-fire segments (the Four Pack and Six Pack), listener-facing shoutouts, podcasting tips (Podbean mention), and candid reflections on passion, tenacity, and community in craft beer.

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The 49ers' magical opening touchdown drive Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field gave them an early lead, but the Eagles wore down San Francisco's already depleted defense and George Kittle tore his Achilles after that. Undeterred, the 49ers mounted an incredible fourth-quarter comeback that defied the odds and secured them a divisional-round matchup against the rival Seahawks. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the wild-card performance from a very unlikely bunch of 49ers players, who gutted out a remarkable result in a hostile environment. The duo highlights the 49ers' season-long resiliency, especially in big moments, and address how Brock Purdy turned an otherwise forgettable performance around with his leadership and determination. Matt and Jennifer also discuss how the coaching staff has steered the ship as unsung contributors popped up throughout the season.--(0:00) 49ers most unlikely team to advance past wild-card round(1:30) Unsung heroes stepping up has been 49ers' identity all season(3:00) How these 49ers compare to Kyle Shanahan's past playoff teams(5:00) 49ers are battle-tested with depth gaining valuable reps(10:00) Pressure mounted on Eagles as game wore on(15:00) Breaking down Brock Purdy's performance(18:00) Backup linebackers were outstanding with veteran leadership(23:00) How coaching staff rose to occasion vs. Eagles(29:00) Outside noise, doubt fueling 49ers this season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year! This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats about the unsung books you may not have heard about in 2025. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 562) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley So Far Gone by Jess Walter Among Friends by Hal Ebbott From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

10. Privateers and Prison Ships: The Unsung Cost of Maritime Independence. Richard Bell highlights the crucial role of privateers like William Russell, who raided British shipping when the Continental Navy was weak. Captured privateers faced horrific conditions in British "black hole" facilities like Mill Prison and the deadly prison ship Jersey in New York Harbor, where mortality rates reached 50%. 1775 NYC HARBOR