Podcasts about war stories

First responders are natural storytellers—but some stories help us process trauma (Amazon affiliate), while others quietly reinforce it. In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the emotional impact of “war stories” and how to tell them in ways that heal rather than harm.

Mike “Flash” McVay welcomes a seasoned fighter pilot and Wild Weasel veteran to break down the evolution of the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission in the Viper community. From crafting airplanes out of bobby pins as a toddler to executing real-world SEAD missions over Baghdad, this guest's career spans decades of pivotal moments in combat aviation. Listeners will hear how a single incentive flight in an F-16 transformed a lifelong dream of flying Eagles into a passion for the Viper's multi-role capabilities.The guest shares his formative years at Nellis as a maintenance officer during the transition from F-4G to F-16CJ in the Weasel role, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the mission set developed. He discusses deployments supporting Operations Northern Watch and Southern Watch, including a gripping account of being in Turkey when 9/11 occurred and the following political complications. As the conversation shifts to Operation Iraqi Freedom, he recalls leading night SEAD sorties over Baghdad, vividly describing the chaos, coordination, and execution of real-time missions under fire.

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Boortz imagines a future where children ask their parents and grandparents what they did "for the cause" during the years that Trump was in office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Patrick Boyter is a LEGEND! He's lived multiple lives over the last decade. He's an Army veteran who was deployed in Iraq and shares incredible stories with us, including the miracle of getting stationed at the same base as his twin brother. From there, he became a highly ranked private bodyguard for the Bass family in Fort Worth, making 6 figures and crushing it.Once this door closed after standing up for what he believed, Pat was introduced to a true leader in the faith, Todd White. This is where Patrick opens up about the underbelly of the church world, some good and some bad. He also recounts seeing a miracle of a man being paralyzed to walking a few months later. Patrick unpacks his years as a Bounty Hunter and how brutal of a world that was for him as a believer. Throughout all of his different careers, the big takeaway is that his identity is in Christ alone, not a position. We laugh, we get real, and this was my favorite interview of 2025 -- it's the reason we went for two hours!Please support this show by sharing! More eyes = more lives | More ears = more hearts.

Armen Garo – Acclaimed actor from The Sopranos, The Departed, CODA, and moreGreg Hanna & Neil HaleyLive from the Grotto on The Neil Haley ShowVeteran actor Armen Garo joins Neil Haley and Greg Hanna for a compelling and wide-ranging conversation full of stories from the stage, the streets of Providence, and the sets of some of Hollywood's most iconic films.From sharing real-life inspiration for his wise guy roles to revealing what it was like working on Martin Scorsese's The Departed and Oscar-winning CODA, Armen takes us on a raw, honest journey through his career, his process, and his passion for storytelling.He also dives deep into Zoom acting during the pandemic, his earliest performances, and the unspoken power of restraint, observation, and wisdom in both acting and life.

This week Bryce and Steven are joined by an old friend, Jeremy Cox, who reminisces about the days he spent with his tactical K9's while he worked over seas. There are several stories of days gone by in this episode that you are not going to want to miss!

A trauma surgeon stationed at one of Gaza's largest hospitals says the carnage this week is beyond anything he has seen in Ukraine or anywhere.More than 500 have been killed by Israeli airstrikes since Tuesday, when Israel's government broke a two-month ceasefire with Hamas and has escalated attacks since.Hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with more than 900 injuries and facing ongoing shortages since food and fuel were cut off by Israel's government in early March.UNICEF says Tuesday was the single deadliest day for children in Gaza since the war began.On this episode of The Big Picture Podcast, we speak with Dr Feroze Sadhwa, a volunteer trauma surgeon at Nasser Hospital, and an eyewitness to what he describes as ‘carnage' in Gaza.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

Send us a textWhat is the worst, least hospitable city for cycling in the UK? While we're sure you all have your own ‘favourite' contenders for that particular accolade, in this week's podcast episode – our 99th, if you haven't noticed already – Ryan decides to settle the debate once and for all, by jumping on his bike (and pushing and walking it) along the questionably protected and poorly connected bike lanes of Belfast.Despite the implementation of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan in 2021, Northern Ireland's capital still boasts a paltry two miles of protected cycling infrastructure, missing out large swathes of the city, locking it in the pre-active travel dark ages and attracting strong criticism from local campaigners.During the episode, Ryan joins one of those campaigners, the Belfast Cycle Campaign's Meg Hoyt for an eye-opening bike tour of the city, featuring some head scratching bike lane designs, plenty of ‘get off and push' moments, traffic-free paths filled with broken glass, badly parked cars, a prolonged stretch of lovely scenic riding, and maybe… just maybe, a glimmer of hope for the future. And in part two, Jack and Ryan sit down to chat with Jonathon Harker, the editor of Cycling Industry News, as we mark five years since the world shut down and the face of the bike industry was changed irrevocably. Jonathon assesses the state of the bike industry in 2025, discusses the impact of culture war stories surrounding e-bikes and infrastructure on the industry, and why cycling's new motto, after a year or so of ‘Survive until 2025', should perhaps be modified to the equally poetic ‘Thrive beyond 2025'. Let's hope that one catches on…

About the Guest(s):Dr. Guitta Harb is a renowned cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur, and podcast host originally from Beirut, Lebanon. With a background steeped in resilience and transformation, Dr. Harb emerged from a childhood marked by war to become a leading figure in cosmetic dentistry, specializing in smile makeovers and veneers. She is also the host of the "Smile Diaries" podcast, where she explores the stories behind the smiles of successful individuals. Dr. Harb is an influencer and motivational speaker, sharing her journey of enduring and overcoming to inspire others.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the "Who You Know Show," host Trevor Houston is joined by Dr. Guitta Harb, a testament to resilience and positive transformation. Dr. Harb shares her compelling journey from a war-torn Beirut upbringing to establishing herself as a pioneering force in cosmetic dentistry and beyond. This episode delves into how Dr. Harb's experiences imbued her with a unique mindset and discipline, enabling her to navigate life's complexities with decisiveness and gratitude.Throughout the episode, Dr. Harb speaks to the importance of a positive mindset, discipline, and resilience. She recounts how early life struggles shaped her outlook on life and contributed to her current success as a dentist, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Dr. Harb also highlights the transformative power of routine, detailing her morning rituals that set the tone for productivity and well-being. This conversation is rich with wisdom for anyone dealing with adversity or seeking to improve their quality of life by embracing disciplined living and self-awareness.Resources:Dr. Guitta Harb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guitta-harb-84a698a7/Dr. Guitta Harb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealocdentist?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.comChapters:(0:00) Resilience and Transformation: Dr. Guitta Harb's Journey  (7:14) Adapting Through Hard Times and Building Resilience  (11:15) Parenting, War Stories, and the Impact of Sheltered Upbringings  (18:30) Unresolved Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Adult Life  (22:59) The Impact of Media on Sleep and Mental Health  (26:01) The Importance of Self-Care to Avoid Burnout  (28:21) The Transformative Power of a Morning Routine  (33:01) Breaking the Cycle of Late-Night TV for Better Sleep  (34:33) Replacing TV with Meditation for a Healthier Lifestyle  (37:10) Creating Effective Night Routines for Better Morning Productivity  (41:21) Transforming Adversity Into Resilience and Purposeful Living  (44:05) From Dentistry to Influencer: Dr. Guitta Harb's Multifaceted Journey  (49:02) Overcoming Barriers to Start a Podcast  (52:27) The Key Holder and Smile Diaries with Dr. Guitta Harb 

Send us a textCarl Williams grew up in a military family and joined the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in 2003. During his second tour of Iraq Carl was stationed at Basra Palace, which came under daily attack in a summer of heavy fighting. Eventually the British soldiers were ordered to leave the city after a cease fire was agreed with the enemy - a decision that many of the soldiers disagree with to this day. If you would like to share the stories of your own operations, please drop us a message on instagram: @warstorypodcastSupport the show

Today on the podcast. Hey legends, Dunc here. Full disclosure Show Boss Tiegs and Westie Lee are away and I'm give this uploading thing a red hot crack for the first time. So if this works its a bloody miracle! On the poddy today.... A laxative blowout of epic proportions War Story 1 - Hydro slide colonic War Story 2 - The disappearing courgette Dunc's - Date clash dilemma And should they change the recipe for Guinness? New NFR sunglasses - https://neufound.com/pages/notforradio Give us a follow if you haven't already ~ Jay and Dunc. Want to get in touch? Hit us up, here: https://linktr.ee/notforradio Become a Sniper Elite: https://plus.rova.nz/Support the show: https://plus.rova.nz/

Lou and Ron discuss haunting war stories and the investigation of the station...

This week on Laricy Live, Matt welcomes Laricy team members JC Fleming and Katerina Pyroulis to discuss the fast-paced reality of navigating multiple bids during the busiest time of the year.  With fierce competition and limited inventory, buyers and sellers need the right strategies to come out on top.  From crafting winning offers to handling intense bidding wars, we break down how to stay ahead in this high-stakes market.  Don't miss this insider look at thriving in peak season! 

Despite a turbulent upbringing, Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military service, Andrew transitioned into domestic counter-intelligence and spent over a decade as a high-risk security consultant, navigating some of the world's most dangerous and unpredictable environments. Andy's book, Beyond the Dropzone is available here (including audiobook): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Drop-Zone-Paratroopers-Story-ebook/dp/Gez's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/Signed copies here: www.geraintjonesmedia.comSupport the show

Ever wondered what it's like to have to work out in frigid conditions like the ones we've faced this year? Find out in this episode of 3:12 The HRP Podcast. HRP's Field Services Team joins host Tom Simmons to share their cold weather war stories! Elf on The Shelf Video ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOKErChARqo A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

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Episode #549! The Complete Web of Horror, Doom Patrol and A Treasury of XXth Century Murder! Welcome back! This week Scott bring a few books to the podcast. First up he has a collection of stories featuring one of his favorite comic book teams the Doom Patrol. He also has war stories covered with John Keegan's The Second World War and Nathan Hale's Treaties, Trenches, Mud and Blood. Meanwhile DL brings an absolute winner of a book to the table. The Complete Web of Horror collects all three issues from the short lived mag plus completed stories and art that never made it into future issues. And in the new Keeping It Real segment DL spotlights another book. Check it out!     

Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capital Calamity (Miniver Press, 2024), recaps the recent Trump administration officials' visits to Europe, where Vice President JD Vance said European leaders should not shun far-right political parties and more.

In Munich last week, Vice President JD Vance asked leaders not to shun the far right. On today's show: Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capital Calamity (Miniver Press, 2024), offers analysis of the Trump administration's European tour.

I was lucky to have been standing in the right place when video became part of the Macintosh. And I got to experience a type of customer buying behavior I had never seen before – the Novelty Effect.

While this story is about my experience in packaging for computer retail channels, if you substitute the word “web site” for retail, you'll get the idea why these lessons were timeless for me.

This week is a CRYB Spotlight episode on Marvel/Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION, published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, and Frank Cirocco. This clip is taken from our epic (so to speak) deep dive into ALIEN LEGION (see earlier episodes).COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age of comics.ALIEN LEGION | The Ultimate SciFi War Story/Space Opera - "Humanity" Explored in Thought BalloonsSHOW NOTES00:00 - Theme song00:15 - Intro to ALIEN LEGION00:53 - The legionnaire Skobb signs his own death warrant01:02 - Zelenetz's brilliance as a writer01:32 - The cost of making selfish, all-too-human choices03:31 - Thought balloons in comics05:11 - Exploring the legionnaires' fears and insecurities07:30 - The inner monologue during a War Story08:45 - Blending pathos and politics09:02 - Tell every story in a war film10:25 - The ultimate metaphor for lifeDrop us a line! + Check out our YouTube channel to get a look at some of the fantastic art featured in our episodes. Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to sign up for our newsletter, Letter Column. You can also find us wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: ComicsRotYourBrain+ For even more cool shit, read Chris's Substack (cinema, comics, and culture) - THIN ICE©2024 Comics Rot Your Brain!#comicbooks #comics #graphicnovel

At SuperMac, I thought I was good VP of marketing; aggressive, relentless and would take no prisoners – even with my peers inside the company. But a series of Zen-like moments helped me move to a different level that changed how I operated. It didn't make my marketing skills any worse or better, but moved me to play forever on a different field.

Send us a textIn this special crossover episode, I interview Alice König about her recent research on ancient habits of visualising war and peace on her podcast, the Visualising War and Peace Podcast. Alice has recently co-edited a new book with Nicolas Wiater, on ancient conflict narratives, called Visualising War across the Ancient Mediterranean: Interplay between Conflict Narratives in Different Genres and Media (Routledge 2025). In this podcast episode, Alice introduces the book and discusses some of the themes at the heart of it.This episode explores the conception of visualisation: the ways in which narratives of war not only reflect or depict conflict but also envision it, in ways that shape how conflict gets pursued or prevented in the real world. She also discusses the role that interplay between narratives and discourses can play in cementing and amplifying influential war imaginaries. And she considers the impacts which all of this war-storytelling has on ordinary lives in the everyday. We hope you enjoy this collab episode. If you would like to get in touch with Alice regarding her work, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website and the Visualising Peace Project.The music for the episode was composed by Jonathan Young, and Zofia Guertin mixed the episode. To get in touch and find out more about Two Friends Talk History:Find us on Instagram & TwitterSupport us through PatreonBuy our merch on RedbubbleExplore more resources and topics about the ancient world on ArchaeoArtistMusic by the wonderfully talented Chris SharplesIllustration by Zofia GuertinIf you'd like to get in touch, email at twofriendstalkhistory@gmail.com. 

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. My setup for recording this podcast about podcasting. I never was attached to history (I'm a shame with events, names, dates ), much less of history fictionalized, like historical romances. But I ended up working on a piece of it. The event passes between 1931 and 1945. It relates to WWII — it's part of it. So , I talk about producing an specific audiod rama, covering two points, that are at really three: WHAT is the story: the chaos that came to me asking to come out; and WHY I decided to present it (and HOW:) by a podcast of fiction with history. In the end , I summarize that I got touched by the subject, it impacted me with disastrous images both in words and images. And I like audio, well-made audio content. In synthesis, the real story touched me and urged the crave of creating something from it, resulting in an audio drama. A minute of it translated on the end. Full Shownotes Why I made a 1-episode podcast about a war story by Sem Luz em Saint Louis A little citizen (that came from) outside the country, inside a prison. Not a common prison, though: it is Unit 731…' “What is Unit 731? What are you bringing to Hacker Public Radio?” The impulse and reason for creating an audiodrama, dear listener. I will tell you What and Why: - WHAT is the story: the chaos that came to me asking to come out; and - WHY I decided to present it by a podcast of fiction with history [WHAT] First, the WHAT. In the wanderings of the World Wide Web, a notable event was revealed before my eyes, a war scene that was under dust for decades, but people, even participants of it in varied degrees, came to reveal the fact; so, today, we know it. China and Japan engaged in war by the year 1931. More exactly, that is when Japan started colonizing China by the provinces of Manchuria, northeastern of the country. The resistence started in 1937, with reaction by the Chinese troops. Japan was so much more powerful, though (and that's why China took so long to decide fighting the Imperial Army of Japan). It took time, and without the best outcome, but it demanded courage, it showed force, and humanity, moral value. And this conflict is part of the second World War, that by one side had Japan, Italy and Germany (the German Reich), heading the Axis powers; who were fought against by the Allied powers, headed by the Soviet Union, Great Britain, France, United States and China. Even with basically all the rest of the world against the Axis, the Japanese occupied the 3 provinces of Manchuria from 1932 until the end of the war, in September 2, 1945, making of it the main territorial base for development of weapons. The Encyclopedia Britannica explains us the following, quote: On March 9, 1932, the Japanese created the puppet state of Manchukuo […] out of the three historical Manchurian provinces. The last Qing (Manchu) emperor, Puyi, was brought to Manchuria from his retirement in Tianjin and made “chief executive,” and later emperor, of the new state. The Manchukuo government, though nominally in Chinese hands, was in fact rigidly controlled and supervised by the Japanese, who proceeded to transform Manchuria into an industrial and military base for Japan's expansion into Asia. The Japanese took over the direction, financing, and development of all the important Manchurian industries, with the fortunate result that by the end of World War II Manchuria was the most industrialized region in China. [Source: BRITANNICA. Manchuria. Last updated in January 31, 2025. Link: . Acess in February 2025.] Unquote. Now, very briefly, we come to the Unit 731. It was a big Japanese construction first officially designated as a “Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department”. It was commanded by the tenant-general of the Army and microbiologist Shirō Ishii. I wanted until now to say what is the theme before hopping to the motivation to do something about the knowledge. Let's get to the WHY: I came to know of the theme by chance, navigating the web and suddenly coming to a strange photo of human experiencing, the description of Unit 731. I searched more about it and was simply astonished to know it happened, and inflicted by the so-estimated Japan, a headquarter of technology and populated by reverent people. We are (that is, I am) often so biased, for the good or the bad. That is, what the general public know about World War II, including me? The holocaust of the Jews. This is much, but more happened, and more can be known for our critical view of the World, the countries and its interests, and the rational thinking that might be better with this knowledge. The Unit 731 was not the only one with deadly human experimentation, other facilities existed, but 731 came to be better known; first, it was hidden, but now, decades after the events, documents and confessions came to the ground and can't be denied anymore. And in other sites, Shirō Ishii was already inflicting them probably since the fall of 1933, mainly Chinese people, but also Soviets, Mongolians and Koreans, men, women and children. That's basically it. The research I made (and the movie I saw, a fiction, based on it, horrendous) led me to dream about the theme, so I felt to throw it, what was developed and developing inside, in some manner. I like the voice, the radio, and it is accessible to do, not requiring many equipments etc., so my first choice was to tell it. How? At first, I hypothetized about proposing a script to some Brazilian podcast that tell stories. Soon I realized it could not fit so well in the lines of the ones I know. Some days after, the idea of a little fictionalized story, short story, came as a thing I like, and also with the advantages of: 1. being beautiful (men is made of stories, real or otherwise appropriated by the mind and senses); 2. being impactful (connection with characters); 3. being fast in the way I proposed it to be (one little episode). Not necessarily only this or in this order, but the idea was that. One thing more, of course: as any interested in the subject can note, there is so many technical things produced about it, I wanted to do something that caught the emotions and interest of people, spreading the possibility of them knowing what, elsewhere, they wouldn't come to see. I wanted to make it different in that sense, but as true to the facts as a little audio fiction can be. It's History to our minds, for our own construction and of our world view. But, if not, if the listener just come for the art, it can be (I hope) an enjoying story after all. That was the WHY I decided to do something with the knowledge (in an expression, fire in my heart), and HOW it became a fiction podcast (to do something I like, and different about the subject, attractive). That was my theme here for our moment in HPR! The motivation behind need to create. It was hard, I get moved easily with shocking scenes in words or images, but It catched me. Deciding how to “let go” and then producing it was not tranquil, also; the hands-on, the technical part, was as follows: I have written some pages summarizing the events I have outlined here. Having the base, I came with a story in my mind and in two days or three I think I wrote it, in 3 and a half pages, the story that you're going to listen. In a more silent night I went to my room, with my notebook and a USB condenser microphone, and recorded. Fast. The editing, cutting, compressing, normalizing, and choosing free sounds (all referenced in description) and fitting them in the story, took a long and time and patience, maybe 10 or more dedicated hours along days. I'm not very efficient, some of it was the necessary lack of hurry of art, but some was my slowness in getting to the technical part of what I wanted to do (this bit of information in this milisecond, move track 3 together with track 4 without affecting the sync of the other tracks and clips in the same track, cut the music at this point but with a gentle fade…). I used Audacity. I had a Reaper licence (I remember being a bit more efficient with it) but lost it after formatting without having the serial number anymore, so I went with my long-choice of the free and open source alternative. That was my work for the audiodrama podcast in my language. Which, in between the days I have been preparing this presentation script for HPR, I have released. You may find it in the description, or searching in your podcast app for the name (in Portuguese): “O Departamento de Prevenção de Epidemias e Distribuição de Água”, under the author name “Sem Luz em Saint Louis”. I don't know if it will be released in English. However, I made a first minute of it, here and now, so you can enjoy having mind of what I was talking about. Thank you, be with 1 minute of the report of the survivor… * and Bye! [1 MINUTE OF THE AUDIODRAMA – EXCERPT ONLY] The Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department This account was found in the records of Parkinson Tribly (or Tribly), of Russian and Polish origins. He was recruited by Dr. Shirō Ishii for experiments at Unit 731: a legitimate opportunity to stay alive — which ultimately proved false for reasons he did not expect. What we will hear now is his writing, unedited. Except that, for organization, we will name the three parts that he composed as follows: 1. Introduction; 2. Activities; 3. The Bargain. The author reflects and advances in his organization, but what he brings is: INTRODUCTION Thank God we know that, from the beginning, man has lived in war. It's envy, a desire for power, a desire for money. It is never a good motivation, but purely selfishness. I arrived at the department a week ago and, although I have no desire to collaborate with what happens here, I know enough to realize that it is impossible to leave this place free. When the Japanese invaded this region, Manchuria, in the long war against China, we did not expect the brutality that was witnessed. A few years ago, after the end of the Great War, several countries signed the Geneva Protocol. Although it only prohibits the use of chemical weapons, biological agents, asphyxiating, and related specificities, we believed it would mean more — that it would signify a general humanization of combat methods on land, sea, and air when there might be another Great War. I did not expect it to come in my lifetime nor to be captured to participate in it firsthand. [END OF EXCERPT] Thank you for your presence. References: The audiodrama podcast, in Brazilian Portuguese: SEM LUZ EM SAINT LOUIS. O Departamento de Prevenção de Epidemias e Distribuição de Água. In your favorite podcast listener or at https://archive.org/details/731-podcast-audiodrama. Credits of audios used, in order of appearance ( listenance ): Ant.Survila / ccmixter – Nostalgic Reflections MeijstroAudio / Freesounds – Dark Metal Rise 001 SamRam21 / Freesounds – KeysMouse Sadiquecat / Freesounds – MBA desk with mouse trimono / Freesounds – approving hm [On the drama excerpt:] Kulakovka / Pixabay – Lost in Dreams (abstract chill downtempo cinematic future beats). Title of the beginning of the audiodrama preview (“The Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department”) made in https://luvvoice.com , Abeo (Male) voice. BBC Sound Effects – Aircraft: Beaufighters - Take off (Bristol Beaufighter, World War II). Rewob / ccmixter – Secret Sauce (Secret Mixter) References: BRITANNICA. Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945). Last updated in December 16, 2024. Link: . Access in January 2025. BRITANNICA. Manchuria. Last updated in January 31, 2025. Link: . Access in February 2025. LIANG, Jiashuo. A History of Japan's Unit 731 and Implications for Modern Biological Warfare. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research , v. 673. Atlantis Press, 2022. [ A 5-pages article about Unit 731. If you were interested with the facts told, the text gives a synthesys of what happened between 1937 and 1945. ] PBS. The Living Weapon : Shiro Ishii. Link: . Access in January 2025. RIDER, Dwight R. Japan's Biological and Chemical Weapons Programs ; War Crimes and Atrocities – Who's Who, What's What, Where's Where. 1928 – 1945. 3. ed. 2018. [ “In Process” version ]Provide feedback on this episode.

In this episode, Zofia Guertin interviews Alice König about her recent research on ancient habits of visualising war and peace. Alice has recently co-edited a new book with Nicolas Wiater, on ancient conflict narratives, called Visualising War across the Ancient Mediterranean: Interplay between Conflict Narratives in Different Genres and Media (Routledge 2025). In this podcast episode, Alice introduces the book and discusses some of the themes at the heart of it.In particular, she explores the conception of visualisation: the ways in which narratives of war not only reflect or depict conflict but also envision it, in ways that shape how conflict gets pursued or prevented in the real world. She also discusses the role that interplay between narratives and discourses can play in cementing and amplifying influential war imaginaries. And she considers the impacts which all of this war-storytelling has on ordinary lives in the everyday. In the process, Alice reflects on connections between ancient habits of visualising and narrating war and modern discourses and behaviours. Among other topics, she wonders why narratives of peril and danger seem more attractive than narratives of peace; what consequences might flow from ancient tendencies to euphemise or romanticise violence towards women; and what force military metaphors have in civilian contexts, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The episode ranges back and forth between antiquity and modernity, as Alice discusses militarism(s), the narrative role of children in war storytelling, the complex relationship between discourses of war, knowledge and power, and many other such topics.We hope you enjoy the episode. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. For more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website and the Visualising Peace Project.Music composed by Jonathan YoungSound mixing by Zofia Guertin

A year after we started repositioning the company, Engineering, which had been working on a family of new products literally for years, came to deliver some good news and bad news.

Years of Service: 1987-2002In the world of law enforcement, there are many careers other than police officers, sheriff deputies, and Special Agents that play a crucial role during investigations leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals. One of those careers is as an intelligence analyst, where information is gathered and put together in conjunction with on-ground street enforcement. These analysts are on the front lines and often participate in interviews of suspects as well as gathering evidence during search warrants.Chris' father was the first DEA Special Agent to be stationed in Mexico and Chris decided he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. Because of a medical issue, Chris was unable to pursue his goal of becoming a DEA Special Agent and instead became an Intelligence Analyst. During this interview, Chris talks about his career and some of the unconventional things he did as an Intelligence Analyst. Chris was stationed in some domestic offices but also was stationed in Buenos Aires, La Paz Bolivia, and was temporarily stationed in Latin America and was present for search warrants at Manuel Noriega's residence.Chris currently runs his own company called MIC Worldwide, focusing on counterfeit investigations and is the author of “Counterfeits, War Stories and Lessons Learned”. Chris is a business coach and his first non-fiction novel was just published called “The Hunter” based on real people in his life.

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Fred Kaplan is a former Washington, Moscow, and New York correspondent for the Boston Globe. He writes the “War Stories” column in Slate and is the author of seven books including The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War (which was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist). A Capital Calamity is his latest book and his first novel.

Fred Kaplan is a former Washington, Moscow, and New York correspondent for the Boston Globe. He writes the “War Stories” column in Slate and is the author of seven books including The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War (which was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist). A Capital Calamity is his latest book and his first novel.

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Note: "Act 2" will be a separate published audio podcast*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*The EZ household BURIED in snow.*Snow from the "Gulf of America."*The history of the creation of "Who Are These Free Beers."*Old radio war stories.*Bill Burr and Billy Corgan meet on Howie Mandel's show. Is it real?SponsorsTAG Accounting, Green Medicine Shop, Forge 3D, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kuiper Tree Care, A&E Heating and Cooling, The Mario Flores Lakeshore Team of VanDyk Mortgage, Shoreliners Striping, Impact PowerSports, Kuiper Tree CareInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Schmitt came by the studio to talk about the good ol' days when we were young and wild. From Iraq to Afghanistan and bar fights in Mississippi, this one has it all. Victory Drive Merch is NOW AVAILABLE at the WCB STORE! Victory Drive Patreon! Interact with me on X (Twitter) Instagram Facebook https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com/victorydrive Victory Drive is proudly presented by Grizzly Coolers and Supported by these Amazing Partners! Grizzly Coolers Code WCB Black Ovis Code VICTORY Huntworth Code WCB15 MTN OPS Code VICTORY Don't forget to check out the other shows on the WCB Podcast Network! Working Class Bowhunter Podcast! Tackle & Tacos! Hunting The Mason Dixon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ takes an amazing stroll down memory lane for some never-before-heard radio stories.*The History of WRIF Podcast.*Some chick on TikTok is bitching about the upcoming ban on TikTok. *Audience member, Maureen is butt hurt because EZ picked on TikTok chick.*Asshole of the Day BTYB TC PaintballSponsors:Green Medicine Shop, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Berlin Raceway, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, A&E Heating and Cooling, The Mario Flores Lakeshore Team of VanDyk Mortgage, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, TC PaintballInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the first episode of our new War Stories series. This week, Dr. Lee Warren takes us back to 2004, sharing his experiences as a combat neurosurgeon deployed to the Iraq war. From personal challenges to professional fears, Dr. Warren explores the parallels between literal war and the battles we all face in life—whether they come as trauma, tragedy, or unexpected challenges. He shares lessons on preparation, resilience, and how the process of self-brain surgery can help us recover, rebuild, and thrive. If you're looking for tools to help you face life's challenges with hope and strength, this episode is for you. Click here for the transcript! What You'll Learn in This Episode: The parallels between war and personal challenges. Why preparation (“prehab”) is essential for resilience. Lessons from deployment that apply to life's battles. How to use gratitude and mindset shifts to reframe hardship. The importance of community, faith, and self-brain surgery in overcoming adversity. Resources Mentioned: Hope Is the First Dose by Dr. Lee Warren No Place to Hide by Dr. Lee Warren Dr. Lee Warren's Newsletter: drleewarren.substack.com Timeline's Mitopure: timeline.com – Use code drleewarren for 10% off. Connect with Dr. Lee Warren: Website: drleewarren.com Instagram: @drleewarren Podcast: Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:34 Reflecting on 20 Years Since Deployment 01:17 Lessons from the Iraq War 02:14 Applying Self Brain Surgery to Life's Battles 02:36 First War Story: Receiving Orders 03:50 Sponsor Message: Timeline 05:17 Preparing for Deployment 08:11 Facing the Unknown in Combat 11:32 Emotional and Personal Struggles 12:37 Types of Wars: Expected vs. Unexpected 13:27 Prehab: Preparing for Known Battles 16:46 Orders in Hand: Emotional Preparation 20:32 The Importance of Preparation 23:12 Biblical Perspective on Life's Struggles 24:09 Finding Faith in Hard Times 24:34 Preparing for Life's Challenges 24:59 Defining Your Belief System 26:04 Building Resilient Relationships 26:19 The Importance of Mental Preparation 26:47 Daily Gratitude Practice 28:32 Facing Life's Inevitable Wars 28:50 Planning for Potential Marital Issues 30:58 Financial Preparedness 32:32 Personal War Stories 35:46 The Impact of War on Personal Growth 38:14 The Power of Sharing War Stories 40:07 The Role of Faith and Community 43:53 Conclusion: Embracing Hope and Change This episode was sponsored by Timeline. Mitochondrial dysfunction as we age has been linked to muscle dysfunction, metabolism, overall energy levels, and resiliency. But what makes our mitochondria fail as we get older? It turns out to be related to a disruption in a process called mitophagy, the natural repair and recycling process that normally rebuilds and recreates healthy mitochondria to replace damaged ones. When mitophagy fails, mitochondria lose efficiency and cannot do their jobs, and we have a power failure. The compound that's key to keeping mitophagy happening normally is called Urolithin-A, and that compound is lacking in most of us because of a change over time in our gut microbiota. Timeline is renewing this process and making our mitochondria better with their product Mitopure. It will help you repair your cells, increase your strength, and become healthier. Check it out at timeline.com, and use the discount code leewarren for 10% off your first order. Resources and Links: I've created a free BRAIN Goals™ Guide for you! Click here to download the guide. It will help you align your mindset to your mission and set goals to make 2025 your best year yet! Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Connect with me on Instagram @drleewarren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Mackay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War. He returns by popular demand to share his compelling journey through military service in the British Army's Parachute Regiment. From his humble beginnings in Scotland to his experiences in the Parachute Regiment, David recounts tales of courage, leadership, and the harsh realities of conflict. Hear about his time in Northern Ireland, the challenges and adventures of United Nations Peacekeeping in Cyprus, and service in Cold War Berlin. Discover how these experiences shaped his perspective on life, leadership, and the world. Join me for an unforgettable exploration of military life and its enduring impact. All our combat episodes in one convenient playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6j6YJmRWzt42kYiPGkcFfa?si=95e5366e4ad945a3 Buy David's book here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781849955546 Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode383/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: Marilyn Lin, a customer support thought leader with over two decades of experience, discusses the importance of customer support in driving business success in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. She has led global Technical Support Teams that not only resolve issues but also foster customer loyalty, drive renewals, and inform product strategies. In today's competitive SaaS landscape, customer support is not just a cost center but a linchpin of retention and growth.   Customer Support in the SaaS Industry The conversation turns to the different terms for customer support, such as customer support, customer service, customer care, and customer success. Marilyn identifies the difference between terms. She equates customer success to the team focused on the health of a customer, focusing on how they are leveraging and using the product and solution, realizing value from their investments. They are more akin to the account management side of the organization, taking care to understand the customer's top priorities and helping guide them through leveraging and using the solution and products they have purchased or subscribed to. She explains that customer support and customer service are terms used interchangeably to describe the teams that help customers resolve issues with using their products or services. In B-to-B environments, customer support are more technical support teams, while customer care and customer service is more tactical and often describe teams within B-to-C environments.   Subcategories within Customer Support There are different subcategories within customer support, such as onboarding teams, which help new B2B customers onboard with a SaaS company. Major functions  tied to customer support include customer training and onboarding, customer delivery teams, and customer escalation teams. The support delivery team handles cases and interacts with end users, helping them find solutions to their issues. A customer escalation team is involved when customers escalate issues or outages, ensuring timely resolution. Marilyn explains that historically, customer support organizations have been seen as reactive and cost centers rather than a strategic arm. However, there is a treasure trove of insights from the interactions with end users, which can be used to drive improvements in the product and solution. This information can feed into the product development cycle, helping product and engineering teams prioritize their roadmaps and drive the voice of the customer. Support teams can also provide insights related to training and enablement, usability, and user experience, which can be shared with the enablement and design teams. The Importance of Customer Support in Business The importance of customer support in a business is discussed, including the need for analytics to understand the impact of the customer support team and how that ties back to customer retention rates. A high retention rate can lead to increased value and a better brand image. Marilyn talks about key metrics she pays attention to as VP of customer support, including the importance of understanding the time to resolution, common themes of issues, and the financial impact of these metrics is mentioned. In a recurring revenue environment, it is crucial to highlight top case drivers or issues tied back to the customers and provide the ARR to the executive team. The need to prioritize areas like product bug fixes or feature enhancements is stressed, and the cost to serve customers, breaking it down by segments and regions to better understand customer needs and improve efficiency. By focusing on these metrics, businesses can better serve their B2B customers and drive more value. Examples are shared.   Tracking Trends and Changes in the Support Business In a VP of Customer Support role, key metrics include time to resolve issues, first time to resolve, and the ability to address user issues with the first interaction. Additionally, the team and individual level is monitored to identify areas for improvement. Employee engagement is a key focus, with companies conducting quarterly or twice a year employee satisfaction surveys. The focus is on analyzing trends and identifying high priority areas for improvement. In a support organization, it is crucial to prioritize employee experience, provide the right tools and processes, and listen to employee feedback. Support leaders should prioritize their team's well-being, as it translates into better customer service and interaction. By taking care of their employees, support leaders can improve their overall customer experience.   Evaluating a SaaS Company's Customer Support In evaluating a SaaS company, it is essential to consider whether the support organization has a strategic roadmap outlining their vision and quarterly milestones. This roadmap should evolve as business objectives and priorities change. A more holistic view of investments should be considered, not just focusing on key metrics. Marilyn suggests that organizations should give their team the support to take time to step back and look for ways to make things more efficient, such as creating knowledge articles based on interactions to prevent customers from having to log cases. Training and enablement should be provided for employees to continue learning and grow.   AI Customer Support Solutions AI solutions are being evaluated and implemented by support organizations to enhance customer service. Marilyn led the first support team at Salesforce  to leverage AI and machine learning within their support processes, using SupportLogic. The app helped identify potential cases that would escalate, allowing managers and teams to be aware of potential cases and provide timely resolutions to end users. The SupportLogic app has improved the way managers manage their teams and assigned cases to the right agents with the right knowledge and experience to handle unresolved cases more efficiently. This has led to improvements in the way managers manage their teams and elevating the customer experience provided by their support agents.   Timestamps: 03:40: Defining Key Customer Service Terms  07:47: Classification of Customer Service Roles  10:22: Transforming Customer Support from a Cost Center to a Revenue Driver  13:00: Metrics and KPIs for Customer Support  18:00: War Stories and Practical Examples  21:48: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Metrics for VP of Customer Service  25:44: Evaluating Customer Service in SaaS Companies 29:07: Implementation of AI in Customer Service    Links:  Resource: https://umbrex.com/resources/how-to-analyze-a-saas-company/ Website: Golotusgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynlin/   Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

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On this week's episode of Trudge Report join Bill, Corey, and Shawn with a special pop in from Producer Janine. While Greg is out enjoying a classical night at the symphony, the three of us unintentionally go down a crazy path of war stories, funny anecdotes, and mishaps from our drinking days surrounding family holidays. We turn to a mini segment of the history of our vehicles. The damage we have done to certain cars over the years, types of cars, possibly even living out of cars. Producer Janine hops on and tells a funny story about when a boot was put on one of her cars back in the day.Corey brings a deep and meaningful spiritual reading from Emmet Fox where we break down and share our experience with understanding Truth, how we demonstrate that Truth in our day to day lives, and we can grow in Truth and enhance our spiritual paths by simply doing the right thing. From all of us at Trudge Report we hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a continued happy and healthy New Year season. Love to all. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod

This year has been a transformative year for law enforcement, marked by unprecedented challenges and critical turning points. From navigating thinning ranks to addressing societal and institutional pressures, officers have faced extraordinary demands. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley welcomes Tom Gandy, host of the War Stories podcast, to reflect on the defining moments of the year. Together, they explore evolving public perceptions of policing, the morale crisis among officers, and the pressing need to strengthen support for those on the front lines. Tom Gandy brings a wealth of frontline experience to the conversation. As a former patrol officer, field training officer, narcotics detective, and use-of-force expert, Gandy has firsthand insights into the realities of law enforcement. Through his War Stories podcast, he has created a platform for officers, veterans and first responders to share their untold experiences. In this episode, Gandy candidly discusses the morale challenges plaguing officers, the impact of poor leadership, and how technology both aids and complicates modern policing. His observations highlight the resilience of law enforcement professionals and their commitment to serving their communities despite the obstacles. About our sponsor eSOPH is a secure, cloud-based, pre-employment background investigation software system designed specifically for public safety agencies. Used by hundreds of agencies nationwide, eSOPH has been credited with cutting the time it takes to process a pre-employment background investigation by up to 50%, saving agencies significant time, money, and resources without sacrificing investigation quality. For more information, go to eSOPH.com.

On this episode, the Boys discuss Wash revealing his jealousy of Mal and Zoe's relationship after he and Mal are kidnapped by Niska. The Boys also dive into Book showing off his sharpshooting skills, Inara entertaining a female client, and Kaylee seeing River in a whole new light.      Plus Joe alludes to a secret past of his own.     Join the Boys Watching Buffy Discord Community and Follow us on Patreon      Grab some Boys Watching Buffy Merch so you don't end up in Joe's Fashion Corner.      Help make the Boys' wish come true by checking out their Amazon Wishlist        Email: BoysWatchingBuffy@gmail.com      IG: https://www.instagram.com/boyswatchingbuffy      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boyswatchingbuffy      Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewelkie      Vance's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thisisvance     Artwork by Josh Sude      Music Composed by Fritz Myers      A Seltzer Kings Podcast     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we'll discuss the inspiring story of a 1970s war veteran turned Amazon seller who achieved six-figure success and 40% profit margins—proof that it's never too late to start crushing it on Amazon. Imagine transitioning from a life on the battlefield to thriving in the world of e-commerce. That's the remarkable journey of our guest, Andy Ackroyd, who shares his life's extraordinary path from being a young soldier in the Rhodesian Bush War to becoming a successful Amazon seller. Raised in a close-knit community in Zimbabwe, Andy's early years were defined by outdoor adventures and the profound lessons of resilience learned amidst warfare. His gripping tales of survival and fortitude during the war provide a powerful backdrop to his unexpected foray into the world of Amazon-selling —a journey filled with both challenges and triumphs. Our conversation with Andy uncovers his relentless adaptability as he navigated personal and professional shifts across continents—from Zimbabwe and South Africa to the Middle East and Australia. It was in Australia that his interest in Amazon and e-commerce sparked, influenced by a charismatic entrepreneur, leading him to venture into Amazon sales. Andy opens up about the trials of launching products, overcoming patent hurdles, and the importance of nurturing strong partnerships with Chinese suppliers. His story is not just about survival but about thriving amidst change and harnessing opportunities in an ever-evolving marketplace. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into strategies for Amazon-selling success, including the effective use of tools like Helium 10 and courses like Freedom Ticket. Andy discusses the significance of monitoring key metrics, influencer marketing, and platform diversification to stay ahead of market trends. His experiences highlight the importance of personal growth, continuous learning, and the power of building meaningful relationships within the Amazon seller community. Join us as we explore Andy's journey and draw lessons from his unique story that are both inspiring and instructive for aspiring and experienced sellers alike. In episode 619 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Andy discuss: 00:00 - Warrior Turned Successful Amazon Seller 01:10 - Amazon Entrepreneur's Childhood in Zimbabwe 03:05 - Rhodesian Bush War Stories 04:26 - How Andy Got Started On Amazon 13:13 - Strategies for Amazon Success 18:25 - Amazon Income for Travel and Growth 19:44 - Foreign Friendship and More Amazon Strategies 22:56 - Exploring International E-Commerce Platforms 26:16 - Invest in Yourself for Amazon Success 31:44 - Invest in Yourself, Nurture Relationships 35:29 - Full Circle Experience For Andy ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos

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What does Donald Trump's reelection mean for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza?  Guest: Fred Kaplan, Slate's “War Stories” correspondent, author of the new novel A Capital Calamity and The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. We want to hear from you! Submit your answers to our What Next listener survey at slate.com/WhatNextSurvey. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Donald Trump's reelection mean for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza?  Guest: Fred Kaplan, Slate's “War Stories” correspondent, author of the new novel A Capital Calamity and The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. We want to hear from you! Submit your answers to our What Next listener survey at slate.com/WhatNextSurvey. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices