Best Edward Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Arsenal: A-10 Warthog in Close Air Support, from the Cold War to the War on Terror 28:33

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Arsenal: A-10 Warthog in Close Air Support, from the Cold War to the War on Terror follows the United States Air Force’s dedicated tank killer from its Cold War origins in Europe to its brutal proving ground over Kuwait and Iraq in Operation Desert Storm and later fights in Afghanistan and Iraq. Listeners hear how planners defined the close air sup…

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Best of 2025 featuring Tony Reali, Mike Greenberg, Verne Lundquist, and more 54:02

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It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. We had some great discussions with many incredible people in sports media over the past year and we put together a collection of clips from 2025. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2026. -:19: Howie Rose on not being comfortable hearing his Pete Alonso home run ca…

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This Week in History December 23rd, 2025 – December 29th, 2025 13:40

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This Week in U.S. Military History: December 23rd, 2025–December 29th, 2025 traces a late-December calendar filled with turning points, from Washington’s icy Christmas crossing of the Delaware and the surprise at Trenton to the quiet formality of his resignation at Annapolis and the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Listeners move from the frozen gro…

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Beyond the Call: Technical Sergeant Cleto L. Rodríguez at Paco Railroad Station, Manila, 1945 17:32

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Beyond the Call: Technical Sergeant Cleto L. Rodríguez at Paco Railroad Station, Manila, 1945 follows a young Mexican-American infantryman as he breaks away from his pinned platoon to assault a fortified strongpoint during the battle for Manila in World War II. Listeners hear a ground-level narrative of the fight for the Paco Railroad Station, the …

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Patricia Lockwood Reads Elizabeth Bishop 45:29

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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …

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Technical Sergeant Cleto L. Rodríguez at Paco Railroad Station, Manila, 1945 17:32

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Beyond the Call: Technical Sergeant Cleto L. Rodríguez at Paco Railroad Station, Manila, 1945 follows a young Mexican-American infantryman as he breaks away from his pinned platoon to assault a fortified strongpoint during the battle for Manila in World War II. Listeners hear a ground-level narrative of the fight for the Paco Railroad Station, the …

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Episode 271: El Llorón By Maxi Rodríguez 1:03:24

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: We have chisme about Free Comic Book Day 2026! ON MY RADAR: AGGIE, or the “Aggregated Human Experience Database” by Mark Russell BOOK REVIEW: El Llorón By Maxi Rodríguez www.ellloroncomics.substack.com @kasutoproductions www.youtube.…

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Arsenal: USS Enterprise (CV-6) in the Pacific War, 1941–1945 26:08

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Arsenal: USS Enterprise (CV-6) in the Pacific War, 1941–1945 follows the “Big E” from the gray dawn over Midway through Guadalcanal and the Central Pacific campaigns, tracing how one fleet carrier helped shift the balance of the war at sea. Listeners hear Enterprise under air attack and launch pressure, the vast ocean problem she was built to solve…

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Bob Pockrass on NASCAR lawsuit, Michael Jordan, playoffs, and more 51:24

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass. Brandon and Bob discuss a wide range of topics including all the happenings in the 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit and settlement, getting called out by Michael Jordan, the NASCAR playoff system, and more. -2:25: 23XI/Front Row vs. NASCAR lawsuit/Michael …

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Last Stand of USS Johnston: How a Destroyer Fought a Japanese Battle Line 24:10

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Headline Wednesday: USS Johnston and the destroyers at Samar, World War II follows a thin line of “small boys” that suddenly find a Japanese battle line bearing down on them off Leyte Gulf. Escort carriers, destroyers, and destroyer escorts meant for anti-submarine work and close air support are forced into a running gun duel with battleships and h…

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This Week in History December 16th, 2025 – December 22nd, 2025 18:26

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This Week in U.S. Military History: December 16th, 2025–December 22nd, 2025 invites listeners into a vivid week where snowbound huts at Valley Forge sit beside jet bombers over Hanoi and spacecraft circling the moon. The narrative moves from a Continental Army on the edge of collapse, through the secession crisis and the shattering Union victory at…

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Lloyd C. Hawks at Carano, Italy, 1944 12:01

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Lloyd C. Hawks at Carano, Italy, 1944 follows a combat medic who crawls into open ground under relentless fire to reach and save wounded comrades. Listeners hear a vivid account of his repeated crossings between the lines, the desperate conditions on the Anzio beachhead, and the wider Italian campaign of World W…

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Private First Class Lloyd C. Hawks at Carano, Italy, 1944 12:01

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Lloyd C. Hawks at Carano, Italy, 1944 follows a combat medic who crawls into open ground under relentless fire to reach and save wounded comrades. Listeners hear a vivid account of his repeated crossings between the lines, the desperate conditions on the Anzio beachhead, and the wider Italian campaign of World W…

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Episode 270: Voices, Heartbreak Tacos & Naw Patrol curated/created by Abby Rocha 1:03:59

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast!Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: San Diego Comic Con International 2026 and the Shinn Saga. Chisme hot off the presses! ON MY RADAR: Absolute Batman #15 comic, that will be on sale on December 10, 2025. BOOK REVIEW: Voices, Heartbreak Tacos & Naw Patrol curated/creat…

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Arsenal: M1 Abrams in Desert Storm, 1991 20:23

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A tank built for the forests of Central Europe earns its legend in the sands of Kuwait. In this episode of Arsenal, we ride with M1 Abrams crews into the blinding dust of Desert Storm, from the brutal overmatch at 73 Easting to the long armored thrusts that broke Iraqi defenses. Along the way, we unpack how composite armor, thermal sights, and that…

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Adam Amin on Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Chicago Bulls, and more 59:05

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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL/MLB on Fox announcer and Chicago Bulls voice Adam Amin. Brandon and Adam discuss a wide range of topics including being Drew Brees' broadcast partner, the Indianapolis Colts signing Philip Rivers, working with Stacey King on Chicago Bulls broadcasts, and more. -2:10: Philip Rivers signing with Colts -6:01: Calling…

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Living History: How the Medal of Honor Found Its Meaning (Part 1) 10:26

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In this Living History episode for Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, Dr. Jason Edwards opens a two-part series on the Medal of Honor by stepping back from individual heroes to focus on the medal itself. He traces how a young republic that distrusted decorations created a single combat award in the Civil War, how it was briefly used as a cat…

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“Nuts” at Bastogne: How Airborne Troops Held the Line in the Ardennes 23:10

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Headline Wednesday: Bastogne, Battle of the Bulge follows the story of a snowbound crossroads town that refused to yield under fire. Surrounded by German armor and infantry in December 1944, American airborne troops, tankers, artillerymen, and support units turned Bastogne into a ring of frozen foxholes and gun positions. This episode walks through…

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This Week in History December 9th, 2025 – December 15th, 2025 15:03

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This Week in U.S. Military History: December 9th, 2025–December 15th, 2025 follows a week where early Patriot volunteers, Civil War armies, and modern expeditionary forces all leave their mark. Listeners move from the muddy causeway at Great Bridge and the quiet but foundational ratification of the Bill of Rights to the bloody slopes at Fredericksb…

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Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton Jr. at Okinawa 11:22

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Beyond the Call: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William David Halyburton Jr. at Awacha Draw, Okinawa, 1945 follows a young Navy corpsman attached to a Marine rifle company in one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War, tracing his path from North Carolina to the fire-swept ravine where he gave his life shielding a wounded Marine. Listeners hear…

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Beyond the Call: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton Jr. at Okinawa Shima, 1945 11:22

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Beyond the Call: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William David Halyburton Jr. at Awacha Draw, Okinawa, 1945 follows a young Navy corpsman attached to a Marine rifle company in one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War, tracing his path from North Carolina to the fire-swept ravine where he gave his life shielding a wounded Marine. Listeners hear…

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Arsenal: F-14 Tomcat in U.S. Navy Fleet Air Defense, the Cold War 24:51

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Arsenal: F-14 Tomcat in U.S. Navy Fleet Air Defense, the Cold War follows the big twin engine fighter from tense patrols over the Gulf of Sidra to long patrol arcs above carrier battle groups in the North Atlantic and Arabian Gulf. The narrative shows the Tomcat in action as a fleet defender, explains the bomber and missile threat it was built to s…

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Cole Cubelic on Lane Kiffin, SEC football, Paul Finebaum, and more 54:29

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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN SEC football analyst and co-host of “McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning” Cole Cubelic. Brandon and Cole discuss a wide range of topics including Lane Kiffin going to LSU, SEC football as a whole, Paul Finebaum's consideration and decision not to run for U.S. Senate, and more. -2:10: SEC football -20:22: Lane Kiffin…

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The Foggy Tank Battle That Shattered a Panzer Force 23:54

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Headline Wednesday: The Foggy Tank Battle at Arracourt, Second World War traces a days-long armored clash fought in thick Lorraine fog, where American crews in Shermans and tank destroyers met German Panthers and assault guns at point-blank range. Set among the rolling fields, orchards, and low ridges east of the Moselle, this episode follows the U…

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This Week in History December 2nd, 2025 – December 8th, 2025 16:06

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This Week in U.S. Military History: December 2nd, 2025–December 8th, 2025 invites you into a week where a fledgling navy hoists its first unified flag, a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor shatters an uneasy peace, and a quiet ceremony in Kabul marks the end of a long combat command. Listeners follow the story from Washington’s risky retreat across th…

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Clarence Byrle Craft at Hen Hill, Okinawa, 1945 12:29

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Clarence Byrle Craft at Hen Hill, Okinawa, 1945 follows a young rifleman’s one-man assault that helped crack a key Japanese strongpoint during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, placing listeners on the muddy slope as he charges through machine-gun fire, grenades, and a deadly cave stronghold. This episode w…

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Private First Class Clarence Byrle Craft at Hen Hill, Okinawa, 1945 12:29

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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Clarence Byrle Craft at Hen Hill, Okinawa, 1945 follows a young rifleman’s one-man assault that helped crack a key Japanese strongpoint during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, placing listeners on the muddy slope as he charges through machine-gun fire, grenades, and a deadly cave stronghold. This episode w…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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First Lieutenant Beryl Richard Newman at Cisterna 19:01

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Beyond the Call is a narrative podcast that brings Medal of Honor stories to life, one battlefield at a time. Each episode focuses on a single recipient, weaving together their personal background, the historical stakes of the fight, and a clear, gripping account of what happened in those crucial minutes when everything was on the line. You’ll hear…

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Welcome to Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine 1:53

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Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine is your daily return to America’s battlefields, flight decks, foxholes, and flight lines—now brought to life in audio. This trailer introduces the magazine and its mission: to tell the story of the U.S. military with respect, detail, and energy, one focused feature at a time. From frontline grit to high-leve…

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Episode 269: Las Pláticas Abby Rocha 1:10:21

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Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all-around awesome news in the Latinx comic community. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Abby Rocha. Abby Rocha is a creator from the too-sunny lands of San Diego and has settl…

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Elite Units: The Making of a U.S. Special Forces Operative (Legacy Episode) 21:25

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Dive into the world of U.S. Special Forces in this episode, exploring what makes these elite operatives some of the world's most skilled and versatile warriors. From their storied history and grueling selection process to their specialized training and high-stakes missions, learn how units like the Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Delta Force consiste…

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Steve Gelbs on Aaron Glenn, Mets broadcast booth, MLB free agency, and more 1:11:42

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Host Brandon Contes interviews New York Mets field reporter/play-by-play broadcaster Steve Gelbs. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Glenn's handling of the media, Steve's initial struggles on the Mets' broadcast and hesitation to move to play-by-play, and more. -2:07: New York Jets QB situation/Aaron Glenn/Aaron Rodge…

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Henry F. Warner: A Corporal Against the Tanks 14:28

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This episode of “Beyond the Call: Medal of Honor Stories” tells the story of Corporal Henry F. Warner, a 21-year-old antitank gunner whose courage on a frozen Belgian hillside helped halt a German armored thrust during the Battle of the Bulge. Near the village of Dom Bütgenbach in December 1944, Warner and his 57mm antitank gun faced repeated attac…

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Joe Davis on World Series, Shohei Ohtani, Donald Trump in broadcast booth, and more 33:06

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL and MLB broadcaster Joe Davis. Brandon and Joe review one of the best World Series ever, discussing Joe's favorite calls from the World Series and calls he wished he could redo. We also talk about accusations of bias because Joe also calls games for the LA Dodgers, Kevin Burkhardt's overnight trip from hosting…

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George Fleming Davis: The Commander Who Conned Through Fire 11:47

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Commander George Fleming Davis’s story stands as one of the most striking examples of courage at sea during the Second World War. As commander of the destroyer United States Ship Walke during the approach to Lingayen Gulf on January sixth, nineteen forty five, Davis faced a relentless wave of suicide aircraft. Though mortally wounded when his ship …

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Episode 268: Rafael Flores Jr. The Return of Camazotz 36:45

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Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the latinx comic community. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with guest Rafael Flores Jr. Rafael is a comic book writer, creator, and a public library as…

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Jordan Schultz on NFL trade deadline, Draymond Green, Pablo Torre, and more 1:03:59

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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL insider, host of "The Schultz Report," and co-host of "Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football?", Jordan Schultz. Brandon and Jordan discuss a wide range of topics including the craziness of the NFL trade deadline, Pablo Torre's take on insiders, working with Draymond Green, and being friends with Max Kellerm…

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Episode 267: Las Pláticas-Madeleine Holly-Rosing 36:40

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Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the comic community. Today we once again have the pleasure of speaking with guest Madeleine Holly-Rosing, a TV, feature film, comic book writer, and novelist. …

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Fort McKinley’s Relentless Storm: Manuel Pérez Jr.’s Heroism in World War II 18:46

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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. I am your host, and today we bring you the extraordinary story of Private First Class Manuel Pérez Jr., a paratrooper of the 11th Airborne Division whose bravery at Fort William McKinley in February 1945 would help secure a crucial victory in the liberation of the Philip…

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Michael Grady on Alex Rodriguez, Anthony Edwards, working for Prime and NBC, and more 1:02:34

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves and NBA/WNBA play-by-play for Prime Video and NBC Michael Grady. Brandon and Michael discuss a wide range of topics including Alex Rodriguez owning the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards and the "Face of the League" talk, being able to call nationally televised games for two companies, a…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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One-Man Regiment: Wilson Douglas Watson’s Heroism in World War II 21:23

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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. I’m your host, and today we bring you the remarkable story of a Marine whose actions on the black sands of Iwo Jima would earn him the Medal of Honor and the nickname “One-Man Regiment.” This episode is drawn directly from our full-length article, preserving every detail…

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Episode 266: Las Pláticas Drew Edwards & David Bowles 1:35:40

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Drew Edwards is a comic book writer known for his dark, atmospheric storytelling. He is the creator of Halloween Man, a chilling series exploring moral ambiguity, suspense, and the supernatural. Drew also co-wrote Matron with David Bowles, blending his signature intensity and narrative insight with collaborative storytelling. His work combines horr…

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Eric Collins on joining Prime Video, Vin Scully, calling Hornets games, and more 44:21

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Voice of the Charlotte Hornets Eric Collins. Brandon and Eric discuss a wide range of topics including his NFL broadcasting debut and his upcoming NBA work with Prime Video, working opposite Vin Scully at the Los Angeles Dodgers, calling Charlotte Hornets games while Michael Jordan was owner, and more. -2:12: Calling …

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Against the Fires of Ploesti: Leon William Johnson’s Heroism in World War II 21:18

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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. In this episode, we bring you the incredible story of Colonel Leon William Johnson, a United States Army Air Corps commander whose courage in World War II earned him the Medal of Honor. On August 1, 1943, Johnson led his B-24 Liberators into the heart of one of the most …

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Episode 265: Sí, Se Puede: The Latino Heroes Who Changed the United States 1:07:08

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: Nerds for Literacy chisme! Nerdsforliteracy.com ON MY RADAR: Galactic is an upcoming science-fiction comic book series published by DSTLRY, a creator-owned publisher founded by former Comixology executives. Written by Curt Pires and …

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Rich Podolsky shares incredible John Madden stories from his new book 46:40

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Host Brandon Contes interviews author Rich Podolsky, whose new book "Madden & Summerall--How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting" is out wherever you purchase your books. Brandon and Rich discuss stories from Rich's book, which takes us through the broadcasting careers of John Madden and Pat Summerall when they were at CBS Sports. Rich was a staff…

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Through Fire and Steel: Paul B. Huff’s Heroism in World War II 22:41

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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. Today’s episode takes you to the mud-soaked fields outside Carano, Italy, in February 1944, where one man’s courage and decisive action changed the fate of his patrol. Sergeant Paul B. Huff of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion would cross 200 yards of open ground un…