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Heroes For Freedom | Patriotic, Conservatives, Christians, Families, Heroes, WW1, WW2, Revolutionary War36 - WASHINGTON'S MIRACLE MAN (Part 2/3) | Col. John Glover (Marblehead Mariners Commander) | Revolutionary WarJohn Glover and his Marblehead Mariners, with seemingly impossible stealth, evacuated Washington’s entire army, all 9,000 men, across the East River onto Manhattan Island in nine hours during a single night!
How that happened became known as the Miracle of the Fog, for just as the British were preparing to attack, the river and shoreline were blanketed in a thick fog that “came out of nowhere” so that “men could not see ten feet ahead.”
By dawn, and then into midmorning, the mysterious fogbank suddenly disappeared, but not until every American and their we...2025-07-2309 min
Global in the Granite StateThe Enduring US-UK RelationshipFor over 250 years the United States and the United Kingdom has shared a special relationship. While not always positive... for example the British burning down the White House during the War of 1812 (thanks a lot)... the past 150 years has been very positive. Throughout it all the shared people-to-people connections have driven the relationship to new heights and provided a solid footing for collaboration across all sectors. With the recent signing of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, and the ensuing steps to implement the outline, the economic relationship is set to continue. In this month's episode, we check...2025-07-1122 min
Triple Threat Vets PodcastEpisode 101: General David Petraeus (Full Episode)General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) (New York) joined KKR in 2013. He is a Partner at KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and Chairman of KKR Middle East. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra and Advanced Navigation, a personal venture investor, an academic, and the co-author (with British historian Andrew Roberts) of the New York Times best selling book “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Gaza”. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with...2025-05-281h 05
BJGP InterviewsStanding up for general practice – what it means to be a GPThe BJGP podcast is back for a new season! Today, we’re speaking to Professor Joanne Reeve, who is a GP and Professor of Primary Care Research at Hull York Medical School. Joanne has published an editorial in the recent January edition of the BJGP titled, ‘Standing up for general practice’, and today we’re going to speak about this article and what it means to be a GP. Title of paper: Standing up for general practiceAvailable at: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp25X7403732025-01-2815 min
War Room WisdomEpisode 22: The 4 Tasks In Strategic Leadership with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)In this episode, Jason Miller is joined by General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) (New York) is a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra and Advanced Navigation, a personal venture investor, an academic, and the co-author (with British historian Andrew Roberts) of the New York Times best-selling book "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine." Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S...2024-12-1237 min
Strategic Advisor BoardEpisode 952 "War Room Moments": The 4 Tasks In Strategic Leadership with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)In this episode, Jason Miller is joined by General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) (New York) is a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra and Advanced Navigation, a personal venture investor, an academic, and the co-author (with British historian Andrew Roberts) of the New York Times best-selling book "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine." Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years...2024-12-0338 min
Colonial Era to Present Day History BuffBritish Forces Going On The Offensive Just After May 29Determine exactly what British Officers had done just less than a week after their forces endured defeat at Sackett’s Harbour. Learn if deserters from Canada still made their way into Sackett’s Harbour after battle had ended. Go behind the scenes and learn about General Henry Dearborn’s whereabouts leading up to and after Sackett’s Harbour Battle. Discover which U.S. Officer became the first to have his reports get published regarding Sackett’s Harbour Battle. Find out which U.S. Warship at Sackett’s Harbour was saved from falling into enemy hands including the officer whom performed heroic deed...2024-08-301h 12Colonial Era to Present Day History BuffU.S. Joint Forces Success To Sudden Fallout In YorkLearn what happened to British General Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe following fallout at York. Get a broader story behind what occurred between April 28-30 involving American Troops and native locals following Battle of York from day before, April 27. Discover exactly how long U.S. Joint Forces occupied York once battle ended. Determine if York’s people became heavily divided following U.S. occupation of village. Get introduced to Britain’s new Naval Commander being Sir James Lucas Yeo. Learn which British Military Fort stood out as being the westernmost along Lake Ontario. Find out which U.S. Officers laid blueprints for...2024-08-151h 02
The DailyWhy Britain Just Ended 14 Years of Conservative RuleFor more than a decade, Britain has been governed by the Conservative Party, which pushed its politics to the right, embracing smaller government and Brexit. Last week, that era officially came to an end.Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The Times, explains why British voters rejected the Conservatives and what their defeat means in a world where populism is on the rise.Guest: Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: Five takeaways from the British general election.The Conservatives have run Britain for 14 years. H...2024-07-1030 min
British History PodcastHenry Tudor "I will be king of England!"How Welsh was Henry Tudor? What kind of man was he? When did he decide to make a bid for the english throne? Did the 'Princes in the Tower' actually escape? The answers to these questions and a lot more are in this intelligent and entertaining interview with historian and writer, Nathan Amin. Paid subscribers are accessing this interview a week before it goes on general release. Please consider becoming paid subscriber and support my work here. Want more fro Nathan? For the extended edit of this interview in which Nathan goes into...2024-03-261h 20
IIEA TalksGender and Voting Behaviour in the Lead Up to the UK General Election 2024Traditionally, in the UK, women have been more likely than men to vote Conservative, whilst men have been more likely than women to vote Labour. Yet in recent general elections, this gender gap in voting behaviour has reversed, with women now leaning to the left of men in their vote choice. As the gender gap has shifted, parties have increasingly recognised the importance of women voters and have competed for their votes. The lead up to the 2024 General Election is no exception and has seen women voters at the fore of the election campaign, with the ‘Stevenage Woman’ – a fictional key vo...2024-03-1926 min
Unsung HistoryThe Great New York City Fire of 1776Just days after British troops captured New York City from General Washington and his army in September 1776, fire broke out, destroying a fifth of the city. The British blamed rebels who had remained hidden in Manhattan, but Washington, who had been ordered by Congress to leave the city standing on his retreat, never claimed responsibility, though he complained that the blaze hadn’t caused more destruction. So who did start the fire and why?Joining me this week to discuss the New York fire and the question of who started it is Dr. Benjamin Car...2023-09-1845 min
History's Trainwrecks060 - I'll Trade You A General, Part IAmerican Major General Charles Lee had picked a great place to hide.Like big-city mobsters two centuries later, George Washington’s second in command had discovered that New Jersey was a great place to lay low if someone was after you.Charles had a lot of people after him in December 1776. First and foremost was the British Army, commanded in that area by Lord Charles Cornwallis. After a string of British successes against the Continentals in New York, it wasn’t George Washington the English high command was afraid of.It w...2023-08-1113 min
House Calls with Dr. Vivek MurthyRichard Reeves: Why Are Boys And Men Struggling For Connection?As we face an epidemic of loneliness in our country, how are men and boys struggling for connection? What’s driving the increasing rate of suicide among men? And how does our culture affect the ways in which men and boys form friendships?
The Surgeon General and scholar Richard Reeves explore these questions and more. They discuss the complicated and troubling picture about how men and boys are faring. Educationally, economically, socially, and in terms of their physical and mental health, men and boys are struggling in profound ways. This conversation also examines male social connection in the...2023-07-121h 08BJGP InterviewsGender differences in pay and uptake of partnership roles – what can we do differently?In this episode, we talk to Dr Laura Jefferson, who is a Research Fellow within the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. Title of paper: ‘Exploring gender differences in uptake of GP partnership roles: a qualitative mixed methods study’. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2022.0544An unadjusted gender pay gap of 33.5% exists in general practice, reflecting partly the differential uptake of partnerships amongst women GPs, but evidence exploring gender differences in GPs’ career progression is sparse. Our mixed methods approach used interview data, social media analysis and asynchronous online focus groups t...2023-07-1115 min
The History Chap Podcast50: British-Sudan War (2): The Battle of El Teb 1884Send me a messageThe Battle of El Teb fought on the 29th February 1884, was the first battle between the British and the Sudanese Mahdists, that would culminate in the Battle of Omdurman 14 years later.A British Army led by General Gerald Graham VC and consisting of 4,000 men battled 15,000 Sudanese warriors under the Mahdi’s lieutenant, Osman Digna in eastern Sudan, close to the Red Sea coast.The British force was drawn from:1st Black Watch; 3rd King’s Royal Rifle Corps; 1st Gordon Highlanders;2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers; 1...2023-06-3014 min
The Book ReviewDavid Grann on the Wreck of the H.M.S. WagerDavid Grann is one of the top narrative nonfiction writers at work today; a staff writer at The New Yorker, he has previously combined a flair for adventure writing with deep historical research in acclaimed books including “The Lost City of Z” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.” His latest, “The Wager,” applies those talents to a seafaring tale of mutiny and murder, reconstructing the fate of a lost British man-of-war that foundered on an island off the coast of Patagonia in the 18th century. On this week’s podcast, Grann tells the host Gilbert Cruz that one of the things tha...2023-04-2134 min
Relish: This Transformative Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by Phillip Thomas Tucker PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776
Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD
Narrator: Tom Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes
Release date: March 21, 2023
Genres: Military
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General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York City. Howe's...2023-03-211h 35Listen To The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by Phillip Thomas Tucker PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776
Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD
Narrator: Tom Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes
Release date: March 21, 2023
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York City...2023-03-211h 35
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasSaving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by PhillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD Narrator: Tom Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 35 minutes Release date: March 21, 2023 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York...2023-03-2130 minListen to New Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasSaving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by Phillip Thomas Tucker PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776
Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD
Narrator: Tom Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes
Release date: March 21, 2023
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York City...2023-03-211h 35
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in History, MilitarySaving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by PhillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD Narrator: Tom Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 35 minutes Release date: March 21, 2023 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York City...2023-03-2130 minGrab the Top Full Audiobooks in History, MilitarySaving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776 by Phillip Thomas Tucker PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634493to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Washington's Army: The Brilliant Last Stand of General John Glover at the Battle of Pell's Point, New York, October 18, 1776
Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker PhD
Narrator: Tom Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes
Release date: March 21, 2023
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
General William Howe and the mighty British-Hessian Army possessed the golden opportunity to cut-off, trap, and then destroy General George Washington's Army before he could retreat north and escape from Harlem Heights, New York, when he landed his army at Pell's Point north of New York City. Howe's...2023-03-211h 35
Brits in the Big AppleGemma Cairney: BBC Radio Host & DJGemma Cairney is an award-winning broadcaster and author who is passionate about empowering young women.
After attending The Brit School and a brief stint in fashion during her early 20s, Gemma’s unique, infectious broadcasting style was swiftly spotted by the BBC. She graduated from BBC’s 1Xtra to BBC Radio 1 where she hosted the early Breakfast Show and Weekend Breakfast Show. She then went on to present the station’s social action show The Surgery for two years.
Gemma’s radio documentaries include: Dolly, Dylan or Daft Punk (BBC6 Music), What the F: the Story of...2023-01-1926 min
Brits in the Big AppleJonathan Lynn: Writer and Director of Clue, YES, & Prime MinisterJonathan Lynn co‐created and co‐wrote the entire series Yes, Prime Minister, which is listed among the top ten series of all‐time according to the British Film Institute.
He wrote and directed his first feature film Clue (1985) with an all‐star cast, directed his screenplay Nuns on the Run (1990), which starred Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane, and the acerbic comedy My Cousin Vinny (1992), which earned Marisa Tomei an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress.
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), starring Eddie Murphy, raised the issue of campaign finance reform long before the average American recognized the prob...2023-01-1220 min
Brits in the Big AppleYosel Tiefenbrun: Founder of Tiefenbrun Tailoring & RabbiTIEFENBRUN founder Yosel Tiefenbrun was raised in London and comes from a long line of tailors, fabric merchants and artists. The love of fine clothes, design and exquisite workmanship runs in his blood and has been his passion from a young age. Growing up, his studies took him to France, New York, Israel and then on to Singapore to become a rabbi. In Singapore he also began to pursue his love of design and clothing, studying design at NAFA while interning at Harper's Bazaar Magazine.
At the age of 21, Yosel moved to London to study at the...2023-01-0520 min
Brits in the Big AppleGlenda Bailey: Former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BazaarAs editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, British-born journalist Glenda Bailey garnered international acclaim for her vision. Combining high fashion with intelligent in-depth features, her editorial approach has marked the magazine as one of the most prominent fashion publications in the world.
Appointed to the role in 2001 — having served as editor-in-chief of the US edition of Marie Claire since 1996 — Bailey’s directional leadership played a pivotal role in steering the magazine through the financial downturn in 2008. She entered into a unique partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, connecting the worlds of content and commerce and launched an e-commerce site ShopBaza...2022-12-2924 min
Brits in the Big AppleJim Dale: Actor, Comedian, SingerAt the age of nine Jim studied tap and ballet dancing for six years. At seventeen he became the youngest professional comedian touring the British Music Halls.
In his 20’s he became a successful pop singer under the wing of legendary Beatles recording manager Sir George Martin.
He became a leading team member of the iconic British Carry On film series, appearing in eleven of them.
In 1969 at the request of Lord Olivier he joined the British National Theatre as a leading actor, appearing in seven productions, including a two-hander play with Sir An...2022-12-2223 min
Brits in the Big AppleDuncan Quinn: Creative Director of Duncan Quinn Bespoke SuitsDuncan Quinn has collected special people as clients for his bespoke clothing business for almost 20 years. Suit lovers, Pulitzer prize winners, Oscar winners, self made billionaires, global fashion designers, and entrepreneurs of every flavor. All seeking the curated experiences, and curated life, that start with a visit to consult him in New York City.
Duncan Quinn’s studio opened in NoLita, New York City in 2003 on a mission to better dress the gentlemen and rogues of New York City and beyond. To create a club of characters. And give them reasons to dress up in our bespoke su...2022-12-1531 min
Brits in the Big AppleTina Brown: Journalist, Magazine Editor, Author of the Diana ChroniclesTina Brown is an award-winning journalist, editor, and author. She has been editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker. She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen for her services to journalism in 2000, and inducted into the Magazine Editors' Hall of Fame in 2007. In October 2008, Brown launched and edited the digital news site The Daily Beast, which won the news website of the year award in 2012 and 2013. For a decade she organized and hosted Women in the World, with summits in New York, London and Delhi, and smaller salons throughout...2022-12-0827 min
Brits in the Big AppleWill Butler-Adams: Chief Executive Officer of Brompton Bicycle LtdWill Butler-Adams is Chief Executive Officer of Brompton Bicycle Ltd., and has worked for Nissan, ICI, DuPont and Brompton; involved in product development, R&D, project management and manufacturing excellence. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University and is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. He joined Brompton in 2002 and also serves as a commissioner on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
Follow BITBA on Twitter and Instagram.2022-12-0125 min
Brits in the Big AppleJess Gillam, Saxophonist & Radio HostHailing from Ulverston in Cumbria, Jess Gillam is animating the music world with her outstanding talent and infectious personality. She has been forging her own adventurous path since she shot to fame becoming the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Passionate about inspiring and bringing joy to people through music, Jess invites audiences on journeys of musical discovery through her electrifying performances and eclectic programming.
As well as performing around the world, Jess is a presenter on TV and...2022-11-1724 min
Brits in the Big AppleJoanna Coles, Executive Producer of "The Bold Type"JOANNA COLES, OBE is the chairwoman and CEO of Northern Star Acquisition Companies II-IV; Northern Star I announced a merger with BARK in December 2020. She is also the Executive Producer of Hulu’s The Bold Type (on Netflix globally), the five season TV drama inspired by her career. She is the former Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines, responsible for 300 magazines globally. Coles sits on the public boards of Snap Inc. (Snapchat) Sonos, and Bark. She is also a director of private tech companies Density, and Grover, Europe’s largest tech-rental platform based in Berlin. And the non-profit Women Entr...2022-11-1034 min
Brits in the Big AppleAlex Halliday, Founding Dean of the Columbia Climate SchoolAlex Halliday is the Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute and Founding Dean of the new Columbia Climate School. He joined Columbia in April 2018, after spending more than a decade at the University of Oxford, during which time he was dean of science and engineering.
With over 400 published research papers, Halliday has been a pioneer in developing mass spectrometry to measure small isotopic variations in everything from meteorites to seawater to living organisms, helping to shed light on the birth and early development of our solar system, the interior workings of the Earth, and the processes th...2022-11-0332 min
Brits in the Big AppleRobbie Earle & Robbie Mustoe: Hosts of "The 2 Robbies" Podcast & Former Premiere League FootballersRobbie Earle serves as a studio analyst of NBC Sports Group’s Premier League coverage including Premier League Live, NBC Sports Group’s pre- and post-match show. He is a former Jamaican national team player and Premier League star, playing in more than 600 league games and scoring approximately 150 goals. He began his professional career with Port Vale (1982-1991) and signed with Wimbledon in 1991. Although born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England, Earle was eligible to play for the Jamaican National Team (1997-2000) due to his heritage. He was captain of the squad for two years and in 33 international caps, he scored a total...2022-10-2734 min
Walking HistoryToday in History: The Battle of YorktownOn this day, September 28, 1781, the Battle of Yorktown began. In this re-up of an episode from The Educator Podcast's Walking History series, we discuss the Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, the final and most important battle of the Revolutionary War, resulting in American independence from Great Britain. This episode does a deep dive into the battle, discussing its background, the chess game that Washington was playing with the British, and the battle itself. Finally, we end by discussing what it’s like to visit this incredible battlefield today.Want to jump ahead in...2022-09-281h 05
The Cockade CoffeehouseEpisode 7: New York - The Gathering StormWashington's army is camped in New York, waiting for the British to arrive--and they do, like no army before or since.
In this episode, we wrap up Chapter 4 of David McCullough's 1776, and finally see what kind of force the British send to finally put down the American uprising. What will the Americans do when they see what they've got coming? What would you do? We'll find out. We also learn commands 14, 15 and 16 in the 1764 Manual Exercise; and of course, we find out what happens This Week in the Revolution.
Welcome to Hist...2022-08-221h 07
Lens, by British Screen ForumEpisode 3 - Mark ThompsonJon Gisby is joined by former BBC Director General, Channel 4 Chief Executive and CEO of the New York Times Company Mark Thompson.
Produced by: Craig Connell, Jon Gisby & Pete Johnson
2022-08-0556 min
Reveration: First Cause Weekly DevotionalThe Missing Spatula HandleRon and Joyce, shortly after getting married, hosted a prayer breakfast at their home. A British Major General visiting Fort Benning was to be the speaker at the prayer breakfast. Joyce baked a coffee cake for breakfast that morning. While cleaning up the kitchen, she realized the spatula handle was missing. After looking everywhere, she concluded it must have fallen into the coffee cake.
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Brits in the Big AppleLuke Parker Bowles, CEO of Cinema LabLuke Parker Bowles is CEO of Cinema Lab; a movie theatre development and management company, who believes the theatrical experience is important, purely because it is the best way to share movies and creates a sense of community and empathy. They are opening community-based, technology-forward, ecologically-conscious movie theatres that lead the way in hospitality, programming, presentation, design and cater our guests with expanded hot and cold menu options and adult beverages.
Additionally, Luke serves as CEO of Odd Sausage LLC – an East Coast -based Film, Television and Video production company committed to acquiring, developing, and producing multi-platform premium c...2022-06-0225 min
Brits in the Big AppleZain Ejiofor Asher, News Anchor at CNN InternationalZain Ejiofor Asher was born to first-generation Nigerian parents in South London. A graduate of Oxford University and Columbia University, she is currently an anchor for CNN International. She anchors One World with Zain Asher, her own global news program on the network. Ejiofor Asher’s brothers are Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave), successful entrepreneur Obinze, and medical doctor Kandibe. She lives in the New York area with her husband and two sons.
Twitter @zainasher
IG: @zainashercnn
2022-05-1927 minBJGP InterviewsGP wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemicIn this episode we talk to Dr Laura Jefferson who is a Research Fellow at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York.Paper: General practitioner wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2021.0680Many GPs have reported stress and burnout over recent years, which is potentially damaging not just to doctors themselves, but also to patients and healthcare systems. The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and there is a need to evaluate the impact on GP wellbeing. This review synthesises the international evidence base exploring...2022-04-0515 min
Brits in the Big AppleVanessa O'Brien, British-American Mountaineer, Extreme Explorer, Mission Specialist, and AuthorVanessa O’Brien is an American mountaineer and a British mountaineer (as a result of her dual nationality), explorer, public speaker and former business executive. Vanessa was named Explorer of the Year in 2018 by the Scientific Exploration Society. She is one of only eight women to achieve the Explorers Grand Slam, having summited the highest peak on every continent and skied the last degree to the North and South Poles in eleven months.
Vanessa was the first woman to set a speed record to climb the Seven Summits, entering the Guinness Book of World Records for climbing th...2022-03-3129 min
General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast24 - The Wicker Man (1973)The Wicker Man is a 1973 British folk horror film directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Big Chris Lee. In his 7th appearance on The General Witchfinders. The screenplay by Anthony (frenzy) Shaffer, inspired by David Pinner's 1967 novel Ritual, centres on the visit of Police Sergeant Neil Howie to the isolated island of Summerisle in search of a missing girl. Howie, a devout Christian, is appalled to find that the inhabitants of the island have abandoned Christianity and now practice a form of Celtic paganism.The movie is...2022-03-181h 43
Brits in the Big AppleNadiya Hussain, Chef/Baker, Television Personality & AuthorBorn in Luton to a Bangladeshi family, Nadiya has been baking for 10 years. She now lives in Milton Keynes with her husband and three children.
After wondering why her father only served ice cream for dessert at his restaurant, as desserts aren’t a big feature of mealtimes in Bangladesh, Nadiya was encouraged by a school home economics teacher to develop her skills and now delivers beautiful masterpieces at family occasions. She won the Great British Bake Off in 2015 and released her first book 'Nadiya's Kitchen' in 2016. She has now released17 books including six best-selling cookbooks, which ha...2022-03-0330 min
Brits in the Big AppleWilliam Beckett, Co-Founder and CEO of HawksmoorWill Beckett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hawksmoor. Having set up the first restaurant in 2006 with best friend Huw Gott, the pair have grown the business into one of the most admired restaurant brands in the UK. With restaurants in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and New York, Hawksmoor has a reputation as one of the best steak restaurants in the world. Hawksmoor has been ranked amongst the best companies to work for by Best Companies for 10 years in a row, and amongst the most sustainable restaurant groups by the Sustainable Restaurant Association for 12 years in a row. As of late...2022-02-1728 min
Brits in the Big AppleSpencer Matthews, Founder of CleanCo.Spencer Matthews is a British entrepreneur and founder of the premium no-and-low (No/Low) adult beverage company, CleanCo.
With a desire to moderate his alcohol intake in 2018, Matthews discovered there were no options in the market that could match the taste and mouthfeel of full-strength spirits in a mixed drink. For many years, there had been two main options - full-strength alcohol or soft drinks - and little in-between. He discovered that a great tasting like-for-like alternative simply didn’t exist.
This was the catalyst that spurred him to found CleanCo and create a product th...2022-02-1026 min
Brits in the Big AppleClare Reichenbach, CEO James Beard Foundation (JBF)Clare Reichenbach is the chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's preeminent culinary arts organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and honoring chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In her role as CEO, Clare works with the JBF staff and board of trustees in directing the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the James Beard Foundation.
Clare’s responsibilities include overseeing a wide range of the JBF programs such as the James Beard Foundation Awards; the JBF Women’s Leadership Programs; the James Beard Hous...2022-02-0332 min
Brits in the Big AppleAndrew Staples, Opera Singer and DirectorA prolific concert performer, Andrew has appeared with the Berliner and Wiener Philharmoniker, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Sir Simon Rattle; the Orchestre de Paris, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Harding; the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and the ScottishChamber Orchestra with Robin Ticciati; the Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest, the Orcherstre Métropolitain and the Philadelphia Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin; the Accademia Santa Cecilia with Semyon Bychkov; and the Staatskapelle Berlin with Daniel Barenboim.
Andrew made his debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Gar...2022-01-2728 min
Brits in the Big AppleXavier F. Salomon, Frick’s Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief CuratorXavier F. Salomon is the Frick’s Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator. A noted scholar of Paolo Veronese, he curated the monographic exhibition on the artist at the National Gallery, London (2014). Previously, Salomon was Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and, before that, the Arturo and Holly Melosi Chief Curator at Dulwich Picture Gallery, where he curated Van Dyck in Sicily, 1624–25: Painting and the Plague (2012) and collaborated with Nicholas Cullinan on Twombly and Poussin: Arcadian Painters (2011). As an Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow at the Frick (2004–6), he curated Veronese's Allego...2022-01-2032 min
Brits in the Big AppleRebecca Lowe, Anchor @ NBC SportsRebecca Lowe arrived in the USA in 2013 having accepted a job with NBC Sports to host their Premier League coverage. The success of the show has just seen NBC renew its partnership with the Premier League for another 6 years. Before NBC, Rebecca worked for ESPN UK as theit Premier League sideline reporter. In 2012, she also became the first woman to present the FA Cup Final, live from Wembley for ESPN. Rebecca started her career at the BBC as a reporter for their flagship football shows before moving to BBC News 24 as a sports news presenter. She left the BBC...2022-01-1332 min
The Kim Monson ShowThe Importance of General George WashingtonKim and Producer Steve ponder what 2022 year will bring. Will it be more of the same or something new? America’s Veteran’s Stories this Sunday will feature Martin King, author of the recently published book Triage: A History of America’s Frontline Medics from Concord to COVID-19. The show broadcasts from 3-4pm, MT on KLZ 560 FM, KLZ 100.7 FM, the KLZ website, and the KLZ app. America’s Veteran’s Stories also broadcasts 10-11pm, MT, Sunday and 10-11pm, MT, Saturday. Kim encourages listeners to tune into Reggie Carr’s new I’m a Uniter show which broadcasts Friday mornings, 9...2021-12-3057 min
Brits in the Big AppleOliver St. Clair Franklin, Honorary British Consul for Greater PhiladelphiaOliver Franklin is Her Majesty's Government's Honorary Consul to Greater Philadelphia and he is a board member at NatWest. He is a former Senior Vice President of Dreyfus and Fidelity Investment and a founding Partner of RISA Investment Advisers, the first US mutual fund to invest in the Johannesburg stock exchanges. As the Vice Chairman of Electrоnic Ink, a digital design firm, he led the firm’s effort with UK investment banks and is now a senior adviser to Liminal Capital a west coast hedge fund that uses machine learning in the investment process and The Satell Institute, a t...2021-12-2025 min
Brits in the Big AppleRachel Lloyd, Founder of GEMSIn 1998, with only a computer and $30, Ashoka Fellow, Reebok Human Rights Award-winner and leading child sex trafficking advocate Rachel Lloyd established Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) to support American girls and young women survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.
Since its inception as a one-woman outreach program in 1998, GEMS has grown steadily, building its services and programs and garnering increased visibility and recognition under Lloyd's leadership. Now the nation's largest organization offering direct services to American victims of child sex trafficking, GEMS' empowers girls and young women, ages 12-24, who have experienced commercial sexual...2021-11-2336 min
Brits in the Big AppleFiona Bloom, Founder and CEO of The Bloom EffectThe Bloom Effect, founded in 2007, is a unique, full service boutique that specializes in branding for artists, personalities, music labels and lifestyle companies. The firm offers its clients a wealth of insight/knowledge and expertise as well as the benefits of a huge rolodex of premium, global contacts – everything it takes to make sure a brand or project is recognized or discovered by the right people. As well as handling branding, publicity, digital marketing, A&R consulting and promotion services, The Bloom Effect produces a range of events, parties and live shows. Having produced over 2000 music showcases and consulted on h...2021-11-1734 min
Brits in the Big AppleHenry Timms, CEO of Lincoln Center for Performing ArtsPrior to his current position, Henry Timms served as Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y for more than 12 years where he created programs and movements that foster learning, civic responsibility, culture and innovation, both in New York City and around the world. In 2012, Timms founded GivingTuesday, which engages more than 27,000 partners in a global day of giving that was honored with a Cannes Lion at the International Festival of Creativity; the PRWeek Global Award for Nonprofit Campaign of the Year; and the inaugural UJA-Federation Riklis Prize in Agency Entrepreneurship. Timms also co-founded the annual Social Good Summit which...2021-11-1231 min
Brits in the Big AppleAaron Edwards, CEO of The Charles GroupOriginally hailing from Manchester, England - Aaron worked as a financial analyst at Barclays Capital, London, before moving to New York in 2010. Working as an agency account manager for clients that included Ferrari North America, Diageo and Pepsico, Aaron invested a large portion of his time learning about brand strategy, data driven marketing campaigns and digital technology. Transitioning from finance to creative came naturally to Aaron, due in part to his desire to provide data driven design insights and business strategy to the creative and digital industry.
"As kid I was always trying to figure out how t...2021-11-0330 min
Brits in the Big AppleSir Colin Callender CBE, Chairman of Playground LLCSir Colin Callender CBE is Chairman of Playground LLC, a theatre and television production company he founded in 2012 based in New York and London.
As a pioneering Emmy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Olivier and Tony award-winning producer, Callender was one of the leading forces behind the new British independent production sector at the birth of Channel 4, and played a central role in HBO’s unprecedented commercial and critical success that helped transform the entertainment landscape, setting new benchmarks for quality film and television production.
Since its launch in 2012, Playground has produced more than 90 hours of prime-time televi...2021-10-2729 min
Brits in the Big AppleErrol Barnett, CBS News CorrespondentErrol Barnett is CBS News' transportation correspondent based in New York and Washington, D.C., reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms including "CBS Mornings," the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," and CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming news service.
Barnett has also served as a fill-in anchor on the "CBS Weekend News," "CBS This Morning: Saturday" and on CBSN.
At CBS News, Barnett's intrepid reporting has covered a wide variety of national and international events. In the thick of the 2020 presidential campaign, his interview with then-candidate Joe Biden was widely cited for the news...2021-10-2136 min
This Date in Weather History1781: A sudden storm hastens British defeat at YorktownEarly on the morning of October 17, 1781, Lieutenant General Charles, Lord Cornwallis, found himself hunkered down in a cave near the southern shoreline of the York River. Above him was the disintegrating town of Yorktown, Virginia, now being systematically bombarded into rubble by American and French cannon fire. Cornwallis understood that imminent surrender was the certain fate of his entrapped military force, an army that consisted of about 8,000 British, Hessian, and loyalist soldiers, in addition to their wives and even children. An attempted breakout had failed just hours before. A sudden storm disrupted an effort to move his army northward across...2021-10-1703 min
Brits in the Big AppleDr. Dev Pragad, CEO of NewsweekDev is the CEO of iconic American media brand Newsweek, and has been responsible for its transformation from a once ailing publisher on the verge of bankruptcy, to a highly efficient, digital-first enterprise, that not only has a 100-million strong global readership but has risen out of the flames of controversy to become a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism and workplace equality and inclusivity. Just to make this even more impressive, Dev achieved this by the age of 36. His accomplishments in turning around Newsweek is being recognized in a Harvard Business School case study to be published later t...2021-10-1432 min
The Cloak and Dagger PodcastWashington’s Ghosts - New York, 1776-1783A misplaced word in a tea house. A throwaway comment at a tailors shop. A letter left in the hands of someone you perhaps shouldn’t have trusted. It was easy for a British officer to believe they were safe in New York City, the capital of the American colonies “heroically” recaptured in the name of King George. But all around them were the watchful eyes and silent whispers of rebels and patriots, keeping their revolution alive with a steady stream of British army secrets.In our first episode of Season 3: Cities, we walk through the streets of Bri...2021-10-131h 10
Brits in the Big AppleAlan Linn, Founder @ Norwood ClubAfter years of working within the members-only club scene in London, Alan Linn saw a space in the market for a club that catered specifically to New York City's abundant creative community.
In 2007 he came to the US and opened Norwood, a now-bustling five-story club with more than 1,000 members ranging from 21 to 80 years old. Its ranks include architects, fashion designers, musicians, media moguls, and art collectors.
Linn's number-one tip for making it through the selection process is simple: "Be curious." - Insider
Brought to you by the British Consulate General, New York. Follow us...2021-10-0732 min
Brits in the Big AppleSteve Ellis, EVP of ViacomCBSSteve Ellis is the EVP, of Ad Strategy and Business development at ViacomCBS, responsible for working with the Ad Solutions team to transform the advertising business at the television and media conglomerate.
Prior to that Steve was the Founder and CEO of WHOSAY, the largest and most trusted influencer marketer in the world, which Viacom acquired in Jan 2018. Before WHOSAY, Steve was founder and CEO of Pump Audio, a US-based music licensing company that represented independent artists and their music worldwide for placement in TV, advertising, video games, and film. Pump Audio was acquired by Getty Images...2021-09-2732 min
Brits in the Big AppleShantell Martin, Visual ArtistBelow the surface of Shantell Martin’s signature black and white drawings is an artists’ inquiry into the role of artist and viewer, where a work of art is more than an object of admiration disconnected from its inception. With a meditative process defined by an uninhibited flow, her compositions embody her internal state and the impermanence of the world around her. Exploring themes such as intersectionality, identity, and play, Martin is a cultural facilitator, forging new connections between fine art, education, design, philosophy, and technology.
In addition to prestigious solo shows at some of the most reno...2021-09-1939 min
Brits in the Big AppleClive Gillinson, Executive & Artistic Director, Carnegie HallClive Gillinson became Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall in July 2005, having been appointed the previous season. He is responsible for developing the artistic concepts for Carnegie Hall presentations in its three halls—the celebrated Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage (cap. 2804), innovative Zankel Hall (cap. 600), and intimate Weill Recital Hall (cap. 268)— representing up to 170 performances each season, ranging from orchestral concerts, chamber music, solo recitals, to jazz, world, and popular music. He oversees the management of all aspects of the world-renowned venue, including strategic and artistic planning, resource development, education, finance, and administration and operations for the Weill Music Insti...2021-09-1833 min
Brits in the Big AppleColin Blunstone, The Zombies VocalistIconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies have returned to celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After receiving their 4th nomination in 5 years, the support for The Zombies’ induction among the public and their peers was undeniable - the band placed 4th in the public online poll with over 330,000 votes, while even fellow nominee John Prine called for their induction before his own in a Billboard interview. On March 29, 2019 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, The Zombies joined Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, The Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, and Roxy Music as the 2019 Class of The Rock...2021-07-2226 min
Brits in the Big AppleAndrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAndrew Bolton joined The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2002, as Associate Curator, was named Curator in 2006, and become Curator in Charge in January 2016 upon the retirement of his predecessor, Harold Koda. Mr. Bolton was named the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute in March 2018, when the position was endowed.
Mr. Bolton worked alongside Mr. Koda on exhibitions including Dangerous Liaisons (2004), Chanel (2005), Poiret (2007), and Schiaparelli and Prada (2012). In addition, he has curated AngloMania (2006), Superheroes (2008), American Woman (2010), Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2011), Punk (2013), China: Through the Looking Glass (2015), Manus x Machina (2016), Rei Kawakubo /Comme des...2021-07-1430 min
Brits in the Big AppleSharon Carpenter, Broadcast Journalist/TV Presenter/ProducerSharon Carpenter is an award-winning broadcast journalist, TV presenter and producer. She was recently announced as the new co-host of the top-rated entertainment podcast, Loose Lips, alongside Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter.
Hailing from Watford, England, Sharon moved to New York City to attend Pace University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BBA degree in business management. From hard news to pop culture, she has worked on-air for some of the best-known networks in the U.S. including BBC America, CBS, BET, VH1 and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ REVOLT TV.
Sharon was also a presenter on HQ Trivia...2021-07-0140 min
Brits in the Big AppleConor Jordan, Deputy Chairman, Christie'sConor Jordan is Deputy Chairman of the Impressionist and Modern Department. Conor joined Christie's in London in 1996 in the Modern British and Heritage & Taxation departments, where he was instrumental in the sale to the Tate gallery of a major Mondrian. This led to a specialist role in the Impressionist & Modern art department in 1998. Appointed a Director of Christie's London in 2002, Conor was responsible for twice-yearly major sales of paintings and sculpture ranging from Corot to Picasso. In May 2006, he joined the New York team as a Senior Specialist supporting all areas of the team's business getting activities and in 2009...2021-06-2427 min
The Educator PodcastWalking History: The Battle of YorktownIn honor of Independence Day we visit the Battle of Yorktown, the final and most important battle of the Revolutionary War which resulted in American independence from Great Britain. This episode does a deep dive into the battle, discussing its background, the chess game that Washington was playing with the British, and the battle itself. Finally, we end by discussing what it’s like to visit this incredible battlefield today.Want to jump ahead in this episode?Summary: 4:35 Interesting Facts: 7:15 Background of the Battle: 8:35 The Battle: 32:55 Aftermath: 52:50 Visiting Today: 55:20The B...2021-06-211h 05
Brits in the Big AppleAndrew Whalley, Chairman, GrimshawAndrew Whalley, has been an instrumental part of Grimshaw since the earliest days of the practice and has been Partner in Charge of projects in diverse sectors including education, performing arts, transportation and workplace. His award-winning projects include the International Terminal at Waterloo, the Eden Project in Cornwall, the redevelopment of the historic Paddington Station in London and the Experimental and Performing Arts Building in Troy, New York. In 2001 Andrew established the Grimshaw New York studio. He was Partner in Charge of Grimshaw’s New York office during its first ten years. During this time Grimshaw in New York wa...2021-06-1728 min
Brits in the Big AppleLola Adesioye, Writer/Commentator/Broad Caster/Singer-SongwriterLola Adesioye is a social and political writer, commentator and broadcaster, having spent her career at the intersection of culture, society and politics, with the aim of advancing newer, broader, diverse perspectives and using the media, culture and creativity as tools for social good and social change.
Born and raised in London, England, the daughter of parents from Nigeria, Lola has lived in New York City since 2007. She is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, holding undergraduate (Bachelor of Arts) and postgraduate (Masters) degrees in Social and Political Science (with Italian and Spanish). She has travelled...2021-06-1031 min
Brits in the Big AppleSheena Wagstaff, Leonard A Lauder Chairman, Modern and Contemporary Art, The Metropolitan MuseumSheena Wagstaff leads the Met’s commitment to modern and contemporary art, including the design of the international exhibition program at The Met Breuer (2016-20), artist commissions, and collection displays. She has also curated numerous shows at the Met, amongst which are Gerhard Richter: Painting After All (2020); Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and The Body (1300-Now) (2018); and Nasreen Mohamedi (2016), and oversaw the David Hockney exhibition (2017). Significant acquisitions have been brought into the collection under her leadership, including works by Pablo Bronstein, Cecily Brown, Phil Collins, Tacita Dean, Peter Doig, Nick Goss, Chantal Joffe, Hew Locke, Sarah Lucas, Adam McEwen, Steve McQ...2021-06-0348 min
Brits in the Big AppleIan Rivers of Row SentinelIan Rivers – Row Sentinel Atlantic Challenge – One man rowing a small boat 3100 miles across the Atlantic with only the stars to guide him home. On Memorial Day 2021, former SAS soldier Ian Rivers will leave New York Harbour and row the 3100 plus nautical miles to the Isles of Scilly. Ian will be unsupported and will be using only the sun, the stars and a sextant to guide him. He will not have access to GPS. This crossing will test human endurance, navigation and seamanship to the absolute limit. Nobody has ever managed to complete an unsupported solo row of the Atlan...2021-05-3124 min
Brits in the Big AppleRob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music EntertainmentRob Stringer is Chairman, Sony Music Group. In this role, he is responsible for leading the overall global activities of the world’s largest music publishing company and second largest recorded music company which is home to many of the world’s most accomplished international superstars and local artists, as well as a vast catalog of some of the most popular and important recordings in history.
Sony Music Entertainment’s iconic record labels include Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Legacy Recordings, Masterworks, RCA Records, Sony Music Latin and Sony Music Nashville, representing music from virtually every genre...2021-05-2730 min
Brits in the Big AppleJess Shadbolt, Co-Owner and Chef, King RestaurantJess Shadbolt is the co-head chef and owner at King in Soho, New York City, where they serve a daily changing menu inspired by regional Italian cooking and food from the South of France. Having met Clare de Boer and Annie Shi her partners - in London - they opened King in 2016. In 2017 The New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells awarded King a two-star review, and later recognized them in his annual list of "Best Restaurants of 2017.” In 2018 Clare and Jess were named Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs for 2018.
Brought to you by the British Consul...2021-05-1925 min
American Revolution PodcastARP189 Battle of MonmouthIn late June 1778, the British Army halts its retreat from Philadelphia to New York to confront the pursuing Continentals. General Charles Lee begins a retreat in the face of the British assault. General Washington arrives on the field to turn around the army and force the British from the field.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Fatal Sunday: George Washington, the Monmouth Campaign, and the Politics of Battle, by Lender & StoneOnline Recommendation of the Week: Mark...2021-02-2134 minAmerican Revolution PodcastARP189 Battle of MonmouthIn late June 1778, the British Army halts its retreat from Philadelphia to New York to confront the pursuing Continentals. General Charles Lee begins a retreat in the face of the British assault. General Washington arrives on the field to turn around the army and force the British from the field.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Fatal Sunday: George Washington, the Monmouth Campaign, and the Politics of Battle, by Lender & StoneOnline Recommendation of the Week: Mark...2021-02-2134 min
The Caring Economy with Toby UsnikHannah Young, Deputy General Consul, British Consulate General of New YorkHannah Young is a diplomat with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. She is currently the Deputy Consul General at the British Consulate General, New York. She recently joined from Number 10, where she was the Prime Minister’s lead official on home affairs policy, a brief that covered everything from criminal justice reform to counter-terrorism and immigration.
She has a background in both international and domestic policy. Previous roles include establishing and leading the International Agreements Unit within the UK’s Department for Exiting the EU, as a senior advisor in the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit...2021-02-2031 min
New Books in Canadian StudiesKevin Weddle, "The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution" (Oxford UP, 2021)British hopes that the American War for Independence would be brought to a swift conclusion began to wane in the early months of 1777. Despite brilliant victories over Washington and his continentals in the battles of Long Island and White Plains, the rebellious colonies were no closer to being pacified. Success in and around New York City was offset by a failed operation along the Lake Champlain corridor and negated, at least in terms of morale, by Washington’s stunning triumphs at Trenton and Princeton. After nearly two years of open warfare, Britain had little to show for its efforts. No...2021-02-041h 07
In Conversation: An OUP PodcastKevin Weddle, "The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution" (Oxford UP, 2021)British hopes that the American War for Independence would be brought to a swift conclusion began to wane in the early months of 1777. Despite brilliant victories over Washington and his continentals in the battles of Long Island and White Plains, the rebellious colonies were no closer to being pacified. Success in and around New York City was offset by a failed operation along the Lake Champlain corridor and negated, at least in terms of morale, by Washington’s stunning triumphs at Trenton and Princeton. After nearly two years of open warfare, Britain had little to show for its efforts. Nor wa...2021-02-041h 09
American Revolution PodcastARP165 Bemis Heights (2nd Saratoga)The British under General Johnny Burgoyne make a desperate push against the Americans under the command of General Horatio Gates on Bemis Heights, in upstate New York.General Benedict Arnold defies Gates' orders to stay away. Instead, he leads the Americans to victory before being shot down near the end of the day. The British are forced to withdraw and remain trapped. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and th...2020-09-0635 minAmerican Revolution PodcastARP165 Bemis Heights (2nd Saratoga)The British under General Johnny Burgoyne make a desperate push against the Americans under the command of General Horatio Gates on Bemis Heights, in upstate New York.General Benedict Arnold defies Gates' orders to stay away. Instead, he leads the Americans to victory before being shot down near the end of the day. The British are forced to withdraw and remain trapped. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and th...2020-09-0635 min
This Date in Weather History1778: The Battle of Monmouth Court HouseJune 28, 1778: The Battle of Monmouth Court House, the current modern-day Freehold Township New Jersey, was fought on June 28, 1778, during the American Revolution. The Continental Army, commanded by George Washington fought against the British commanded by General Sir henry Clinton. The Continentals had spent the previous winter in Valley Forge rebuilding the army as Washington defended his position against political enemies who favored his replacement as commander-in-chief. In February 1778, an alliance with the French had tilted the strategic balance in favor of the Americans, forcing the British to abandon hopes of a military victory and adopt a defensive strategy. Clinton was...2020-06-2804 min
American Revolution PodcastEpisode 153 Staten Island and SetauketOn August 22, 1777, the Americans launch two independent raids on British defenses around New York City. General Sullivan leads an attack on Staten Island, while General Putnam orders a raid on Setauket, Long Island.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Lost British Forts of Long Island, by David M GriffinOnline Recommendation of the Week: The Military Services and Public Life of Major-General John Sullivan of the American Revolutionary Army, by Thomas Coffin Amory: https://archive.org/details/mi...2020-06-1431 min
But Where Are You From?Meet Daniel York Loh; Asians aren't a monolithic block, Racism as an actor, why the term ’Oriental’ isn’t okay!Welcome to But Where Are You From?... A podcast by a late 20-something millennial learning about life as a British Born Chinese. I’m Viv, the host of the podcast.
I talk about life as a British Born Chinese (BBC); from family life, to work, dating, relationships, food, racism, and general culture.
This week, I had the most glorious time speaking to the award winning Actor, Director, Musician, Writer, Daniel York Loh.
His passion and activism as a British East Asian actor is admirable. Basically, HE’S A PRETTY BIG DEAL in this worl...2020-06-1253 min
American Revolution PodcastEpisode 140 Battle of Short HillsThe British attempt to lure the Continental Army out of the Watchung mountains by marching back into New Jersey. General Washington refuses to engage. After the British withdraw, the Americans move down out of the mountains. General Howe moves his army back to cut off Washington's path back into the mountains. A fierce defense led by General Lord Stirling slows the British advance long enough for the Americans to move back into the mountains. Unwilling to engage them there, the British return to New York.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, a...2020-03-1533 minAmerican Revolution PodcastEpisode 140 Battle of Short HillsThe British attempt to lure the Continental Army out of the Watchung mountains by marching back into New Jersey. General Washington refuses to engage. After the British withdraw, the Americans move down out of the mountains. General Howe moves his army back to cut off Washington's path back into the mountains. A fierce defense led by General Lord Stirling slows the British advance long enough for the Americans to move back into the mountains. Unwilling to engage them there, the British return to New York.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, a...2020-03-1533 min
The Institute of World PoliticsAmerican Values in a Time of Global trade and Modern Monetary PolicyAbout the lecture: Ms. Stacy will discuss America’s current situation in terms of market levels, economic data, and the China trade deal. She will also discuss the following subtopics:
• Populism and Economics: Ms. Stacy will cover the historical connection between populism and economics, the quintessential trajectory of populism, what could interrupt the pattern of populism, and the best possible outcome.
• Globalism vs. Protectionism: Ms. Stacy will cover the high-level mechanical differences and potential unintended consequences of these approaches. She will discuss how each trade strategy relates to the business cycle and what it means going forward for capital markets. She wi...2020-02-2159 min
American Revolution PodcastEpisode 135 The Danbury RaidAn army of regulars led by New York Governor and General William Tryon, raid an American supply depot at Danbury, Connecticut. American resistance led by General David Wooster and Benedict Arnold resulted it the battle of Ridgefield and many British casualties.General Wooster died in the fighting, while General Arnold's performance finally led to his promotion to major general.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Call to Arms: The Patriot Militia in the 1777 British Raid on Danb...2020-02-0931 minAmerican Revolution PodcastEpisode 135 The Danbury RaidAn army of regulars led by New York Governor and General William Tryon, raid an American supply depot at Danbury, Connecticut. American resistance led by General David Wooster and Benedict Arnold resulted it the battle of Ridgefield and many British casualties.General Wooster died in the fighting, while General Arnold's performance finally led to his promotion to major general.Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.Book Recommendation of the Week: Call to Arms: The Patriot Militia in the 1777 British Raid on Danb...2020-02-0931 min
British Studies Lecture SeriesHow George Washington Defeated the British EmpireThomas Ricks NEW YORK TIMES If the best measure of a general is the ability to grasp the nature of the war he faces, and then to make adjustments, George Washington was one of the greatest the United States ever had. This is not perceived even today because he had few victories during the […]2020-02-0400 minBritish Studies Lecture SeriesHow George Washington Defeated the British EmpireThomas Ricks NEW YORK TIMES If the best measure of a general is the ability to grasp the nature of the war he faces, and then to make adjustments, George Washington was one of the greatest the United States ever had. This is not perceived even today because he had few victories during the […]2020-02-0400 min
Get What You Want#003 Dame Helena Morrissey DBE British Financier and CampaignerIf anyone proves that you can have it all it's Helena Morrissey. Working mum to nine children, Helena is also the successful author of "a good time to be a girl".
Having started her career at the New York and London bond desks at Schroders, finding her career path blocked went on to become Newton Investment Management as Chief Executive.
Helena is now Head of Personal Investing at Legal & General Investment Management.
Established the 30% club in 2010 to campaign for greater female representation on company boards and she is a trustee at the Eve Ap...2019-01-1439 min
The Anglo-Boer WarEpisode 65 - Mark Twain barks at Churchill as Reitz shoots a British soldier with a dumdumOn 12th December 1900, and in the United States, Winston Churchill was about to deliver a lecture about his experiences as a war reporter in South Africa, covering the Anglo-Boer War.
Exactly a year earlier to the day on 12th December 1899, he’d escaped from a Boer prison in Pretoria, now he was standing in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New York.
It was the haunt of the rich and famous. And for once, Churchill was nervous because he was being introduced by the great author, Mark Twain who was staunchly opposed to imperialism and at 65 with his sh...2018-12-1622 min
The One Way Ticket ShowConsul General of Mexico to New York City, Ambassador Diego Gómez Pickering, shares his one way ticket to biblical Babel and more.Ambassador Diego Gómez Pickering was appointed as Consul General of Mexico to New York City in June of 2016. He is a career diplomat as well as a writer and journalist. Prior to his arrival in New York he served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, from 2013 to 2016; as well as Director for Foreign Media for President Enrique Peña Nieto's office from 2012 to 2013. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) in Mexico C...2017-11-2145 min
Southern Irish Loyalism in ContextEpisode 15 - Panel 4a - ‘Disputed legacies: British military charities, the new Irish state and the courts, 1923-29’ - Dr. Paul HuddieWere British ex-servicemen in Ireland viewed only as ‘British loyalists’ or those who had fought for or were still associated with ‘the enemy’ in the wake of the Great War and Irish Revolution? To date the works of Taylor, Fitzpatrick and Robinson have gone a long way to address that question and to show the scale and nature of hostility faced by those men and their families during the period of 1920-23, and thereafter, as well as the benefits that they received from the British State. But what other options did they have or could they have? Could they turn to chari...2017-10-1521 min
?????????????Episode 15 - Panel 4a - ‘Disputed legacies: British military charities, the new Irish state and the courts, 1923-29...Were British ex-servicemen in Ireland viewed only as ‘British loyalists’ or those who had fought for or were still associated with ‘the enemy’ in the wake of the Great War and Irish Revolution? To date the works of Taylor, Fitzpatrick and Robinson have gone a long way to address that question and to show the scale and nature of hostility faced by those men and their families during the period of 1920-23, and thereafter, as well as the benefits that they received from the British State. But what other options did they have or could they have? Could they turn to chari...2017-10-1521 min
Immerse Yourself in the Realm of Words With Full Audiobook1777: Tipping Point at Saratoga Audiobook by Dean SnowListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 316668
Title: 1777: Tipping Point at Saratoga
Author: Dean Snow
Narrator: Bob Souer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14:07:12
Language: English
Release date: 06-20-17
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: History, North America, Military
Summary:
In the autumn of 1777, near Saratoga, New York, an inexperienced and improvised American army led by General Horatio Gates faced off against the highly trained British and German forces led by General John Burgoyne. The British strategy in confronting the Americans in upstate New York was to separate rebellious New England from the other colonies. Despite inferior organization and...2017-06-202h 07