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The 1937 Flood Watch PodcastRemembering the Late Mark KeenFourteen years ago this week, The Flood had a wonderful evening with a local legend, a gentle soul named Mark Keen. Visiting from his Pittsburgh home, Mark sat in on harmonica for a rollicking evening of blues. Growing up in Huntington, Mark and a long-time Flood buddy, guitarist Randy Brown, went all through school together here back in the ‘70s. Mark didn’t get back to Huntington very often, but when he did, Randy brought him around to jam with The Flood on the evening of Nov. 9, 2011. The video above — shot by Flood manager Pamela Bowen...
2025-11-1102 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowExtreme Crisis Communications - Trust and ConfidenceSurprising Truths About Why We Distrust Institutions (And What They Get Wrong About Us)”🧠 Introduction: The Trust GapInstitutions often misread public skepticism as ignorance or irrationality. When officials declare a risk “low” or “acceptable,” many people still feel uneasy—not because they misunderstand the data, but because they don’t trust the messenger. This disconnect isn’t just about poor communication; it’s about a deeper misalignment in values and expectations.1. 🎯 Trust vs. Confidence: A Crucial DistinctionConfidence is about competence—believing an institution can do its job based on evidence and track record.Trust is...
2025-10-0814 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowLeadership Insights: Interview Summary of Ikuo Izawa Fukushima Control Room OperatorNo more heroes: A discussion with a shift supervisor of Fukushima Dai-ichiIf I were cornered. I would try to get out of the corner not by skills, but by spirit. -Ikuo Izawa (2013)Those prophetic words come from a leader who experienced forces of physics and nature far beyond those experienced by most leaders. This article is a composite discussion between Dr. Charles Casto, 60 years old, the team leader for the United States government in Japan during the Fukushima accident, and Ikuo Izawa, shift supervisor at Fukushima Dai-ichi, during the March 2011 accident. Ikuo...
2025-09-0314 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowWhen the routine goes bad - The PAKS nuclear Plant AccidentHere are the episode notes for an audio overview about the Paks Nuclear Power Plant incident, with all references removed:Episode Title: The Paks Nuclear Incident: Lessons from a Fuel Cleaning AccidentOverview: This episode explores the April 10, 2003, fuel damage incident at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Hungary, which occurred during a chemical cleaning process. We will detail the event's timeline, the underlying causes identified by an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission, the public response, and the critical insights gained from this significant nuclear safety event.Key Discussion Points:...
2025-08-0717 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowThe Unprecedented Crisis at Zaporizhzhia: A Nuclear Plant Under FireOverview: This episode delves into the critical situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, the largest nuclear facility in Europe. We'll explore the unprecedented nature of this military-provoked crisis at a civilian power plant, the severe threats it poses, the plant's unique design, its historical context, and the urgent measures proposed by experts to prevent a potential nuclear disaster.Key Discussion Points:The Unprecedented Situation:ZNPP is Europe’s largest nuclear facility, housing six reactors that supply almost half of Ukraine's nuclear energy and one-fifth of its total electricity. The plant employs 15,000 people.Th...
2025-08-0727 min
Shortwave Kitsch Radio ShowFidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “The Sounds of Science!”Shortwave KitschSeason 8, Episode 6Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “The Sounds of Science!”Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis:In this hard-boiled installment of Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity, disgraced former FBI agent Jack Finger returns to the streets with a chip on his shoulder and a new partner he never asked for—Vera Cumming, sharp as a tack and twice as fast. Their mission? Track down a missing government scientist whose secretive work may be too powerful for anyone to control. As the mis...
2025-07-0138 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowBrowns Ferry - The Fire that Changed Nuclear PowerThe spring has been a bad season for nuclear power plants.On one cool March Day, both reactors operated at full power, delivering 2200 megawatts of electricity to the community.In the bowels of the plant, there’s an electrical cable room that spreads the essential cables for the two reactors. It’s the electrical lifeblood for controlling two reactors. It separates the non-safety side of the building from the safety side, where all the emergency equipment is housed. Just below the plant's control room, two construction workers were trying to seal air leaks between the buil...
2025-06-1524 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowIntegrated Theory of Extreme Crisis LeadershipThis episode summarizes the dissertation of Dr. Charles Casto, Extreme Crisis Leadership: is there a unified theory of approach to leadership? This text is an in-depth qualitative study of leadership in extreme events, drawing upon interviews and existing literature. It explores key aspects such as situational context, felt emotions, sensemaking, decision-making, and crisis response, examining how these factors influence leadership effectiveness during unpredictable crises. The research aims to identify unique leadership challenges and concepts that emerge in extreme situations, suggesting that non-linear approaches are often required. The study seeks to contribute to theory-building in extreme crisis leadership by analyzing...
2025-05-0915 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowStation Blackout - Inside the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Disaster and RecoveryThis book summary provides a comprehensive account of the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, primarily focusing on the leadership and response efforts from both Japanese and American perspectives. It details the catastrophic impact of the earthquake and tsunami, the challenges faced by Fukushima Daiichi and Daini plant operators in the immediate aftermath, and the complexities of international cooperation in mitigating the crisis. The narrative highlights heroic actions by individuals despite immense danger and fear, examines the decision-making processes under extreme pressure, and reflects on the lessons learned regarding crisis management, communication, and public trust.
2025-05-0618 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowExtreme Crisis Global Leadership LessonsThis summarizes the key themes and essential insights from the provided excerpts of "SIREN Global Nuclear Leadership in the Extreme," a seminar featuring Dr. Charles "Chuck" Casto, a former NRC Regional Administrator and expert in crisis leadership. The excerpts focus on global crisis leadership, the attributes of extreme crisis leadership based on Dr. Casto's research, and personal lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi accident.Main Themes:The world's interconnectedness and the challenges of global crisis response: Dr. Casto highlights the "flat earth" reality, where crises in one country can have global repercussions. This necessitates a more...
2025-05-0423 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowExtreme Crisis Leadership Lessons from an InsiderDr. Casto discusses the "five crises" of the Fukushima disaster: earthquake, tsunami, nuclear event, societal crisis, and policy crisis. Analyze the interconnectedness of these five crises and explain why addressing only the technical aspects (earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear event) is insufficient for Japan to safely restart its nuclear energy program, according to Dr. Casto.Dr. Casto highlights the importance of communication and information flow during a major crisis, particularly in the context of first-world nations assisting each other. Discuss the specific challenges he identifies regarding communication during the Fukushima crisis and propose potential solutions based on his insights for improving...
2025-05-0416 min
Shortwave Kitsch Radio ShowCall the Lady Physician - “You Dim Sum, You Lose Some”SEASON 4 EPISODE 6
Shortwave Kitsch
Call the Lady Physician - “You Dim Sum, You Lose Some”
Written by Brandon L. Joyner
Dr. Elise Banks and Cliff Ryder find themselves deep in the heart of danger, navigating through Singapore's shadowy underworld to rescue Lady Isabella Kensington from the clutches of the enigmatic Crimson Dragon. With Mei Yun Wong, Jia Ling Chan, Abigail Thornton, and Geneviève LeClerc by their side, each with their own unique skills and backgrounds, the team faces perilous challenges and hidden agendas. As tensio...
2024-07-3034 min
The 1937 Flood Watch PodcastCountdown to Our Birthday!Just one week from tonight we’ll gather at Huntington’s wonderful Alchemy Theatre for the New Year’s Eve bash that will commemorate The Flood’s 50th birthday. Here’s our latest party preview, complete with vintage and current Flood fotos.As the video reports, the Golden Anniversary festivities begin at 7:30 Dec. 31 in the theater at the Geneva Kent Center for the Arts, 68 Holley Ave.The band will play a couple of full sets and then jam with old and new friends until the toast at midnight to cheer in the new year. Tickets are $20 an...
2023-12-2402 min
The High Performance Hoops PodcastGuest Appearance on The Project 365 Podcast: Talking All Things Speed Training for Basketball PlayersToday is going to be an unconventional episode for you guys. I was recently a guest on The Project 365 podcast hosted by Coach O, Olivier Jean-Charles. Coach O is the Associate Head Basketball Coach of the Orangeville Prep basketball program out of Ontario, Canada. In this episode, I get into my background, how I got into coaching and my journey to get to where I am now, we talk about strength coaches vs the idea of sports performance coaches and the shift in the S&C culture that I’ve been seeing in the space, the gap in...
2023-10-1141 min
The Project 365 PodcastEpisode 14: Julian Lo Casto on SPEED FOCUSED TRAINING | TIPS on How Coaches and Players should approach TRAINING CAMPThis week it is with great pleasure that we welcome Julian Locasto. Julian is Head of Strength Coach at Challenger Strength in Wayne, New Jersey. He helps hoopers increase their speed! Tune in for the conversation.
2023-08-1448 min
Mousetalgia! - Your Disneyland PodcastEp. 698: Roger Rabbit turns 35; Disney Cats and DogsRabbits, Kitties and Dogs - oh, my! This week, Jeff and special guests Tina and Julia discuss a plethora of Disney's cuddliest companions. First - Tina and Julia describe a 35th anniversary screening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit at the Casto Theatre featuring an appearance by Charles Fleischer, the voice of Roger Rabbit himself. Then, Jeff and Julia review Disney Cats and Dogs, the newly-installed exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum running through January 14, 2024. Plus - a look back at Walt Disney's July 4th weekend in Marceline in 1956, and a new Soarin'-style ride is scheduled to open in...
2023-07-021h 04
Podcast Red Inka + Audio Libros de dominio público004 - Pellejo de asno - Cuentos de Charles PerraultPELLEJO DE ASNO.
Cuentos de Charles Perrault
Erase que se era un rey tan poderoso, tan amado de sus vasallos, tan respetado de sus aliados y vecinos, que bien puede asegurarse que no habia otro monarca más dichoso en la tierra. Completaba tanta ventura la amable compañía de una princesa tan linda como virtuosa. Ambos esposos vivian el uno para el otro; y de su casto enlace habia nacido una hija dotada de tan singular hermosura y donaire, que no echaban ménos el no haber tenido ningun otro hijo.
En su p...
2023-03-1836 min
Flatlined By A Spinning ElbowJoe Rogan I came to save the day. Charles Darwin!!!I fix this chaotic mess that has now forced the biggest Philanthropist in the USA, to lock himself in hiding as hes scared for his life. Over a Darwinism joke that they teach in High school Biology Classes. But before I save Mr. Rogan and turn him into the ROGAN 2024, I delve into a little history of Chris Curtis and I also a contender whos not in Bellator nor UFC but he could be top 15 in both easily. Hopefully he keeps 2022 unscathed and we get him in 2023, hes The Englishman Brendan Loughnane--- Send in a...
2022-02-0711 min
Flatlined By A Spinning ElbowJoe Rogan I came to save the day. Charles Darwin!!!I fix this chaotic mess that has now forced the biggest Philanthropist in the USA, to lock himself in hiding as hes scared for his life. Over a Darwinism joke that they teach in High school Biology Classes. But before I save Mr. Rogan and turn him into the ROGAN 2024, I delve into a little history of Chris Curtis and I also a contender whos not in Bellator nor UFC but he could be top 15 in both easily. Hopefully he keeps 2022 unscathed and we get him in 2023, hes The Englishman Brendan Loughnane--- Send in a...
2022-02-0711 min
The Extreme Crisis Leadership ShowExtreme Crisis Leadership Show - Alabama Burning - Browns Ferry DisasterThe incredible story of a near-meltdown of two nuclear reactors on March 22, 1975. On one chilly March day, with two reactors operating at full power, delivering 2200 megawatts of electricity to the community, workers began a sequence of events that would result in a near-meltdown of Unit 1 reactor core. In the plant's bowels, there is an electrical cable room, called a cable spreading room, that separates the essential electrical cables for two reactors. This room and those cables are the electrical lifeblood for controlling the reactors. It's the heart and mind of the reactor.On this day, two construction...
2021-02-1523 min
Safety FM with Jay AllenDr. Charles CastoToday on The Jay Allen Show, Jay speaks Dr. Charles Casto. Dr. Casto is the President of Casto Group Consulting. During the discussion, they discuss crisis management and a whole a lot more.
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2021-01-1244 min
Liquid Rhythms Radio Podcast06 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 OldSchoolMix#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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Show Date: 18-Dec-2020
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2020-12-2227 minLiquid Rhythms Radio Podcast01 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 RewindMix#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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2020-12-2228 minLiquid Rhythms Radio Podcast02 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 TechHouseMix 1#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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2020-12-2229 minLiquid Rhythms Radio Podcast03 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 TechHouseMix 2#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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2020-12-2228 minLiquid Rhythms Radio Podcast04 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 Techno MinimalMix#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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2020-12-2229 minLiquid Rhythms Radio Podcast05 LiquidRhythms Vol2148 HouseMix#LetsGetToIt! Kenn Burrola dropping' hot underground sounds from: Natascha Polke, Angel Heredia, Chris Lake, Jeremy Bayne, BeatQueche, Lisa Pure, Konrad, Inda Jani, One Bit & much more on #LiquidRhythms Radio ep 2148!
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2020-12-2229 min
WCBS 880 In DepthCrisis Leadership During The PandemicApplying Lessons from Fukushima with Crisis Expert Dr. Charles Casto
2020-04-2425 min
Absorb A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Station Blackout by Charles A. CastoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/57278to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Station Blackout
Author: Charles A. Casto
Narrator: Brian Troxell
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
Release date: 03-12-19
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 38 ratings
Genres: Engineering
Publisher's Summary:
In Station Blackout, Chuck Casto, the foremost authority on responding to nuclear disasters, shares his first-hand account of how he led the collaborative team of Japanese and American experts that faced the challenges of Fukushima. A lifetime of working in the nuclear industry prepared him to manage an extreme crisis, lessons that apply to any crisis situation.
2019-03-127h 51
70s Trek: Star Trek in the 1970sThe Bantam Star Trek Novels - Episode 73Bantam began publishing Star Trek books in 1967 with the first James Blish episode adaptation, today known as Star Trek 1. Of course, the Blish books were a huge success in the 1970s. After Star Trek the Animated Series left the air, Bantam began publishing the Star Trek Log series written by Alan Dean Foster. These were episode adaptations of the Saturday morning show. But writing and publishing original stories on a regular basis hadn't begun yet. Prior to 1976, there had only been one original Star Trek novel. That was Spock Must Die! by James Blish released...
2018-01-1241 min
Everything Co-op with Vernon OakesMarcella Charles Casto, Assistant Principal At Mango Central High SchoolVernon interviews Marcella Charles Casto, Assistant Principal and Career Technology Education Administrator at Mingo Central High, Vernon and Marcella the Simulated Workplace Program, other programs she administers at Mingo Central High School, and how cooperatives can be incorporated into the academic programs to further enhance them. The simulated workplace program is the brainchild of Kathy D'Antoni, assistant state superintendent of schools for the Division of Technical, Adult and Institutional Education, and it is going into its fifth year. Students must apply for a job, go through an interview, be subject to a random drug testing, and develop a portfolio of...
2018-01-0150 min
The latest episodes from More PerfectEnemy of MankindShould the U.S. Supreme Court be the court of the world? In the 18th century, two feuding Frenchmen inspired a one-sentence law that helped launch American human rights litigation into the 20th century. The Alien Tort Statute allowed a Paraguayan woman to find justice for a terrible crime committed in her homeland. But as America reached further and further out into the world, the court was forced to confront the contradictions in our country’s ideology: sympathy vs. sovereignty. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Jesner v. Arab Bank, a case that could reshape the wa...
2017-10-2454 min
Manage This - The Project Management PodcastEpisode 41 — Fukushima Disaster With Chuck Casto – Part 2ANDY CROWE ● BILL YATES ● NICK WALKER ● CHUCK CASTO
NICK WALKER: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. Every other week we carve out some time to meet and talk about what matters to you in the field of project management. We pick the brains of some of the top performers in the profession, hear their stories, explore their methods, and celebrate their successes.
I’m your host, Nick Walker, and with me are a couple of guys who are the top of the tops, Andy Crowe and Bill Yates. And Andy, last time we had a thought-pr...
2017-09-0530 min
70s Trek: Star Trek in the 1970sStar Trek Actor Nichelle Nichols - Episode 48Nichelle Nichols was born Grace Dell Nichols in 1932 in small town near Chicago, Robbins, Illinois. Young Grace was drawn to singing, dancing and acting early on, getting her first professional gig at the age of 14. She soon made a name for herself, meeting the big stars of the day. This included Duke Ellington. The musician was so impressed with her that he invited her to tour with him. After starting a family, she created her own touring show and did so well, that she was able to move her family to Los Angeles. There she land...
2017-07-1633 min