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DramasPurple Heart Warriors: 6. ‘Go for broke’As the 442nd take on the Nazi enemy, they shout their unit’s anthem: “Go for broke”. Ken finally learns why he has been transported back into his grandfather’s life as a soldier. Then he finds himself travelling forwards in time to present-day Los Angeles.This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
Mrs Tanaka/Baachan/Shirley...2024-12-3026 minDramasPurple Heart Warriors: 5. The lost battalionWith half of the men lost, the most dangerous battle of all awaits. The battalion is ordered to rescue Texan soldiers surrounded by German artillery. Can they save the so-called ‘Lost Battalion’?This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
Mrs Tanaka/Baachan/Shirley/Li: Tamlyn Tomita
Nui Louie/Mr Okimura: Aaron Ikeda
Barry/Captain Kim/Private Sasa...2024-12-2327 minDramasPurple Heart Warriors: 4. Screaming MimisKen and his Japanese American comrades experience the horror of World War Two combat in Italy. Hardening in battle, they are readied for a push into France. Sheltering in foxholes as rockets rain down, Ken understands more about the stories his grandfather used to tell him as a child.This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
...2024-12-1627 minDramasPurple Heart Warriors: 3. True AmericansThe battalion heads for Europe. The soldiers spend weeks at sea in bunks stacked five high, and none of them believes that Ken is from the future. Meanwhile, Ken remembers his childhood with his grandfather – a man whose uniform he is now wearing.This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
Mrs Tanaka/Baachan/Shirley/Li...2024-12-0926 minDramasPurple Heart Warriors: 2. ‘Buddhaheads’Ken goes to a Japanese American internment camp and is shocked at what he sees. Tensions between recruits from Hawaii and the mainlanders, so-called “Buddhaheads” and “Kotonks”, are running high. Then some news – the soldiers are sent to fight in Europe.This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
Mrs Tanaka/Baachan/Shirley/Li: Tamlyn Tomita
Nui Louie/Mr O...2024-12-0927 minDramasPurple Heart Warriors: 1. Memorial dayIn Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, a young American finds himself mysteriously transported back in time and training for combat in World War Two. He’s in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in 1943 and can’t understand why he’s there. Has a bachi, or a curse, been placed on him?This series is inspired by real events and contains dramatised battle scenes and out-dated racial language.Cast:Narrator: Will Sharpe
Ken: Akie Kotabe
Lieutenant/Bus guard/Texan soldier/Reporter: Freddy Elletson
Grandpa Allan/ Mr Yamada: Clyde Kusatsu
Emily: Samantha Dakin
Little Ken: Hudson Roberts.
Mrs Tanaka...2024-12-0927 min
Brain ChatterThe Agent of Your Own LifeThe Agent of Your Own Life episode contrasts the long-reaching negative impacts of perennial victimhood mentality, with the never-ending positive impact of being an individual who is 'the agent of their own life.' As agentic, this individual recognizes that they can take actions and make decisions today that will make their tomorrow better. This contrasts with the perennial victim who always believes someone else's decision controls their access to success. Someone who is the agent of their own life is a person who makes the choices that takes them where they want to go, overcoming disappointments, un...2023-02-2031 min
Brain ChatterSafety Beyond The NumbersTony Orlowski provides an overview of the new book on workplace safety, Safety Beyond The Numbers, co-authored by he and Dr. Ken Chapman. The two of them wrote the book based on their 80+ years of leading change in workplaces in the US, Canada, and in locations across the globe. What can be achieved beyond basic workplace safety compliance and why does it matter?What is the responsibility of a front-line worker, front-line supervisor, safety manager, department manager, or executive to other people's safety? What can be done to maximize the outcome of everyone in the workplace going...2022-07-1424 min
Brain ChatterThe Speed of TrustIn this episode of Brain Chatter, Derek reads The Speed of Trust, a chapter from the book The Leader's Code (2023 version) authored by Dr. Ken Chapman. The chapter defines the Speed of Trust, identifies why it is critical to high functioning teams and organizations, provides examples, and outlines strategies for developing and growing The Speed of Trust in an organization. Brain Chatter, a podcast where we listen past the daily noise and explore topics at the intersection of leadership, workplace culture, profit, and sustainability. 2021-10-0540 min
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesThe Falcon And Winter Soldier Podcast Episode 3 "Power Broker"Sam and Bucky's investigation leads to Madripoor. We chat about it all in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier podcast Episode 3 "Power Broker" and we discuss it all in spoiler filled detail in this weeks podcast.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Podcast Episode 3 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Derek Kolstad
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes make their way to Berlin, where Bucky meets with Baron Helmut Zemo in his cell to get intel on the super soldier serum and the Flag Smashers. Without informing Sam, Bucky sets in train Zemo’s escape so that the th...2021-04-031h 49
TV Podcast IndustriesFalcon and The Winter Solder Episode 3 "Power Broker" podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesThe investigation leads to Madripoor in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 3 "Power Broker" and we discuss it all in spoiler filled detail in this weeks podcast.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 3 Synopsis
Episode Written by: Derek Kolstad
Episode Directed By: Kari Skogland
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes make their way to Berlin, where Bucky meets with Baron Helmut Zemo in his cell to get intel on the super soldier serum and the Flag Smashers. Without informing Sam, Bucky sets in train Zemo’s escape so that the three can work together.
Using Zemo’s resources they head...2021-04-031h 49
Brain ChatterThrough The Looking GlassDr. Ken Chapman discusses the imperative of accurate self-reflection in organizational leadership and success. In fact, at the heart of almost every leadership issue in an organization, is the lack of accurate self-reflection on the individual level. What is practical self-reflection? Why is it important? What are best practices? What tools and strategies are helpful? How do you self-reflect accurately without doing so neurotically? How can one help a leader who is unaware of their own deficit or avoidance of self-reflection? How often is failure at self-reflection by leaders tied to failure in overall business success? 2021-01-1444 min
Brain ChatterThe Challenge of Change in the WorkplaceDebra Miller examines why change implemented in the workplace is often difficult, resisted, and costly. She provides a clear 7-step process for leading change management effectively, replete with examples. Where must a leader start? What must be done along the way?Deb is the Managing Principal and Chair of the Board of Ken Chapman & Associates, Inc. She has managed numerous large change initiatives throughout her career. She assists and advises clients on how to map and lead thoughtful change that is manageable, garners faster broad buy-in, and is cost-effective. EPISODE RESOURCES:Deb's...2020-10-2930 min
Monster Kid RadioMonster Kid Radio #404 - Two on a Guillotine with Tim DurbinTim Durbin from returns to Monster Kid Radio, and his bringing some magic with him! Two on a Guillotine (dir. William Conrad) is the movie on deck this week, and before watching the film for this week's recording with Tim, Derek hadn't even heard of the film. What did he think of it? You'll find out when you listen to this episode. You'll also find out how Famous Monsters of Filmland covered the film with Ken's Famous Monsters segment. And to change gears, Jeff brings you his Weird Wednesday Report from when the Joy Cinema showed At Midnight I'll Take...2019-01-311h 15
Monster Kid RadioMonster Kid Radio #403 - The Dunwich Horror with Bryan ClarkYog-Sothoth! Yog-Sothoth! Monster Kid Radio! This week, Derek is joined by 's Bryan Clark to untangle the tentacles of 1970's The Dunwich Horror (dir. Daniel Haller), and try to avoid the distraction of Dean Stockwell's magnificent moustache. Ken's Famous Monsters of Filmland segment, Jeff's Weird Wednesday Report, and listener voicemails round out the episode. Yog-Sothoth! Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Cinemasochist Apocalypse - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic - "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Unnatural Situation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...2019-01-241h 57