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Step into the world of British actress Katy Manning as we journey through her illustrious career spanning over five remarkable decades. From captivating performances alongside celebrated stars like Jack Klugman, Derek Nimmo, and her partner Barry Crocker, Katy has left an indelible mark on stage and screen in the UK, US, and Australia. While her portfolio boasts a multitude of starring roles, Katy...

Step back in time to 1956, a pivotal year when Soviet tanks rumbled into Budapest, determined to quell the Hungarian revolution. This historic event, occurring just months after a communist uprising in Poland, served as a formidable test for the Soviets, who were still navigating the post-Stalin era. But the roots of this revolution stretch back decades, reaching as far as World War I and beyond....

Delve into the thought-provoking intersection of science and religion in this illuminating episode. While science and faith are often portrayed as adversaries, can they truly coexist harmoniously? Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink, PhD, a Senior Research Scholar at Reasons To Believe. With notable publications including 'Who is Afraid of The Multi...

Join us on a journey through the bustling streets of New York City, where CUNY Law Professor Rebecca Bratspies found herself stuck in the labyrinthine traffic of the Major Deegan Expressway, a notorious thoroughfare. As the vehicles idled, her curiosity stirred—just who was this Major Deegan? A war hero, a distinguished military figure? Surely, there must be an intriguing story behind the namesake...

Al-Shabaab emerged as a force after the Ethiopian incursion into Somalia in support of the UN-recognized government in 2006. The militant, Salafist group later formalized a relationship with Al-Qaeda and has been described as the most active and dangerous Al-Qaeda affiliate in the world. In 2024, African Union troops are set to leave Somalia and turn control over to the national government. But wi...

Meet the remarkable Michelle Manu, a trailblazing figure who holds a unique distinction as the first female fully qualified Lua martial artist in 200 years. But her journey goes beyond martial arts. In a captivating resume that reads like that of a superhero, Michelle boasts a 26-year legal career, Harvard Business School education, a Master's degree in Metaphysical Science, and a multifaceted car...

Discover the incredible journey of 'The Sound of Freedom,' a groundbreaking film that defied the odds, stunning Hollywood in 2023 by surpassing blockbuster hits like Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible. Produced on a minimal budget and overlooked by major studios, this cinematic triumph shines a spotlight on an important yet often overlooked and disturbing topic. In this episode, we delve into th...

Travel back in time to September 3, 1939, when Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies addressed the nation, setting the stage for Australia's inevitable involvement in World War II. While the call to arms echoed a generation earlier during World War I, the landscape of this global conflict was vastly different. Unlike WWI, where the battlegrounds were primarily in Europe and Asia Minor, WWII saw...

Journey back to the late 60s and 70s as we follow the remarkable path of Robin Bartlett, a young man fresh out of college who unexpectedly found himself in Vietnam. Despite harboring different aspirations for his life, duty called, and Robin rose to the occasion, stepping into a leadership role among fellow youthful soldiers. Robin's book, 'Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History,' offers a...

Join us in a captivating journey through the annals of history as we uncover the life and intriguing influence of Piers Gaveston, the close confidant of King Edward II of England. In this episode of our historical podcast, we delve into the enigmatic figure who played a significant role in the medieval courts of England. In this in-depth exploration, we'll discuss: Piers Gaveston's early life and...

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Zach Pincince has become a viral sensation as a hypnotist, motivational speaker, and voice actor. He has appeared on TedX and collaborated with the legendary Tony Robbins among others.  But what is hypnotism and how does it work? In this episode, we get candid insights from Zach Pincince into the entertainment side of hypnotism as well as its practical benefits. To learn more about Zach follow the...

The parents of Rose Kuhn as well as her older brother miraculously survived the killing fields of Cambodia and started a new life in America. But joy turned to despair when Rose's father was murdered by a teen gang member -- also a refugee from Cambodia. In this remarkable and deeply moving interview, Rose discusses her family's experiences in Cambodia. Her life in the US, and how she came to embr...

In 1975, 9-year-old Sarah Pol-Lim saw her family's life descend into horror when the Communist Party of Kampuchea -- better known as the Khmer Rouge ( ខ្មែរក្រហម) seized power in Cambodia.  Initially backed by the North Vietnamese government, the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot sought to reset the country to year zero. Replacing all elements of colonialism, capitalism, culture, and the class divided by...

On 2 May 1973, the Chilean national football team took on Peru in a crucial world cup qualifier at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago. The victory coupled with success in a subsequent playoff meant that only the Soviet Union stood between Chile and a place at the world cup finals. That game, against a nation whose government had friendly ties with Chilean President Allende would take place in Novemb...

In parts of Nevada, you can openly stroll into a publicly advertised brothel and legally engage in sexual activities with a willing provider. But venture a few miles away and the same activity could land you and the provider in jail. In this episode, I speak with two women who consciously chose to become sex workers. One where it is legal, one where it is not. Olivia LaRue a self-described courtes...

This episode contains adult content and is not suitable for young listeners. In this episode, I speak with Kiki Smith — not her real name. But she is a stay at home mom and a married woman who makes a quite lucrative living posting as KS Wifey on websites including Only Fans, many vids and even her own domain: kswifey.com. What led her into this industry? How does it affect her relationship with h...

Author Michael Ruskin’s powerful new book “The Vow: A Love Story and The Holocaust,” tells the heart-breaking yet inspirational story of his own family’s experiences during the Holocaust. His Parents David and Dora Ruskin lived in Lithuania at the outbreak of World War II. Initially, the area fell under Soviet control as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. However, Hitler soon broke that agre...

Coming on 11 August, I speak with Professor Kristin Sorenson of Bentley University and an expert on Chile about the American involvement in over throwing a democratically elected government in Chile and replacing it with a fascist dictatorship that killed, tortured and tormented tens of thousands.

During World War II, a new medium gave people on the homefront the kind of insight into the frontlines they had lacked during World War I: Radio. This relatively new technology enabled political figures such as Winston Churchill to warn of the dangers on Nazism even before the war. But radiowaves are not confined by national boundaries and the British were not the only ones to see the usefulness o...

In 1981, American journalist David Ost attended an extraordinary meeting in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. Just decades earlier, it had been a majority German city, in the German empire and had a German name: Bromberg. Two world wars, the Holocaust, mass movement of people and two border realignments had seen it end up behind the proverbial iron curtain in 1945. The meeting was organized by a group...

Featuring Ellen Evert Hopman, Lucya Starza and Dr. Giovanni Caputo In more ancient parts of the world our ancestors developed methods for (as they believed) viewing the past, the future and contacting beings or entities be they living or deceased from other realms. This was serious business. The way a priest interpreted a reflection could be the difference of life and death if you were a potential...

Scientists tell us that as we die our senses cease to function. The last sense to die is touch. Perhaps this attachment to physicality explains our preoccupation with the 3D world. Any police wanted list or database Ny site profile tends to begin with physical traits such as our height, weight, observable age, hair and eye color. But what if our physical form was a dispensable vessel distinct from...

Around the time Tom Cruise was introducing the general public to a Hollywood version of the high-octane life of a Top Gun pilot, Mike Manazir was the real thing. In his new book Lead To Win he provides practical advice for leaders in any field drawn from his distinguished career in the military and his post-naval career as a Vice President at Boeing. In this episode, Mike recounts his experiences...

On 3 January 1896, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany sent a congratulatory telegram to Paul Kruger President of the Transvaal Republic. The Dutch settlers or “Boers” had just successfully fended off an attack by 600 British irregulars under the command of Leander Starr Jameson. The telegram caused alarm in Britain as Germany flexed its muscles on the world stage. More immediately it empowered Kruger an...