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A Few Minutes of HistoryHistoryFix Streaming Platform - With Will EichlerToday i was joined by Will Eichler, Will is one of the managing partners of HistoryFix, a fantastic streaming platform dedicated to bringing History to you. In his day job, Will is a Director Of Photography in the motion picture industry, and has worked on several large scale productions. I myself have worked with Will and the team at HistoryFix to bring exclusive content to the platform, if you're interested in checking out HistoryFix, the link is here - https://www.historyfix.com/As Will mentioned, for those who are listening to the Po...2025-06-1626 minA Few Minutes of HistoryZ Special Unit - Australia's Daring Commando ForceThis is the audio version of my latest YouTube video, which can be found here https://youtu.be/FwebKyWDqes?si=fRLfI_mj8cZpy3EPDuring World War Two, a plethora of special forces and clandestine units were formed by the Allies. Many are well known, such as the SAS, SBS, SOE and the OSS.One of the lesser known was Z Special Unit, also known as Z Force, and today, we shall be exploring some of the history, and famous operations this unit undertook! Send us a te...2025-05-1013 minA Few Minutes of HistoryThe Origins of The Jeep - With Paul BrunoI was joined today by the brilliant Paul Bruno. Paul has spent the last 20 years gathering information about Second World War Jeeps. The Jeep is arguably one of the most famous, and most important vehicles of the war. And don't just take my word for it, General Eisenhower called the Jeep one of the 3 vehicles that won the war!Owning a 1944 Ford GPW, i could not pass up the chance to chat to Paul. We discussed in detail, how Bantam built a working prototype in 49 days, and how from that vehicle over 600,000 Jeeps where produced d...2025-02-261h 00A Few Minutes of HistoryJeep Show - With Robert O'ConnorI was joined by Robert O'Connor. Robert is an Author who wrote the fantastic novel "Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge"The novel follows the story of Jim Tanzer as he enlists in the U.S. Army’s Morale Corps in WWII. Along with Private Mickey Rooney and others, he is detailed to entertain soldiers in combat zones. Jim gets caught up in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most brutal battles in US Armed Forces history.Robert and myself discuss the real work of the Morale Corp, and th...2025-01-2441 minA Few Minutes of HistoryWriting Historial Fiction and Nursing Rudolf Hess - With Mike AthertonToday I was joined by Mike Atherton, Mike is an author who writes Historical Fiction novels. Including those based on his own relatives experiences in the First World War.Before becoming an author, Mike spent several years in the British Army serving as a Nurse, we discussed his time in the Army, including nursing an aging Nazi Rudolf Hess inside Spandau Prison in the early 1980's.We chatted in detail regarding his inspiration and techniques for writing, and Mike gives his advice for any budding authors! If you’d like to get in tou...2025-01-1027 minA Few Minutes of HistoryWounded Tiger - With Martin BennettI was joined today by Martin Bennett, an author who has wrote the superb "Wounded Tiger" the true story of the pilot "Mitsuo Fuchida" who led the Pearl Harbor attack on the United States in December 1941, whose life was changed by an American prisoner and by a girl he never met. The book covers several important topics, including faith, loyalty and forgiveness, all which are incredibly relevant in todays world.Martin is currently in talks to secure funding to take "Wounded Tiger" to the big screen. For more information on Wounded Tiger and...2024-11-1426 minA Few Minutes of History“Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th ArmyThis is an audio upload from my YouTube Video - “Britains Greatest General” If you where to ask the average Britain on the street, to name a British military leader from days gone by, names like, Montgomery, the Duke of Wellington and Nelson are bound to crop up,Chances are that few people would name, or even have heard of the man who is the subject of todays video, a man who turned the fortune of an entire army around, who helped saved India from the Japanese, and who, in my opinion is Britains greatest gener...2024-11-0710 min
The High Performance PodcastHow This Couple Built a Restaurant Food Critics Can't IgnoreThis episode wraps up our 'Startup to Standout' mini-series, presented in partnership with Lloyds Bank. In this final episode, Jake joins Thomas and Gemma, the passionate duo behind ‘L'Hexagone Bistro Français’, a charming restaurant that celebrates the rich flavours of French cuisine right in the heart of Norwich. The couple chat about the journey that led them to open their doors in Norwich, from their love of French cuisine to the excitement and nerves of launching their own restaurant. They open up about the inspiration behind their brand and the courage it took to break into the restaurant scene...2024-11-0129 minA Few Minutes of HistoryReturning A Fallen Soldiers Diary 56 Years Later - Peter Mathews Vietnam War VeteranI was honoured to be joined by Peter Mathews, Peter is originally from The Hague in The Netherlands, but found himself taking part in America's War in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star after saving a critically wounded soldier. Peter spent a year in country with the 1st Cavalry Division and towards the end of his tour found a diary belonging to a Vietnamese Soldier on Hill 724 after the battle of Dak To, the diary remained in Peter's possession until the 2020's when it was finally reunited with the fallen soldiers remaining relatives. 2024-08-2956 minA Few Minutes of HistoryChurchill and The Cold War - With Anthony Tucker-JonesToday i was joined by Podcast Regular Anthony Tucker-Jones, join us as we discuss an often overlooked part of the life of Winston Churchill, his role in the The Cold War.We discuss Operation Unthinkable and the plan to attack the Soviet Union, his relationship with the Royal Family, the conflicts around the world and so much more.Thank you once again Anthony for joining me, and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give the Podcast a 5* Review!The link for Anthonys book can be found here - https://www.p...2024-08-261h 03A Few Minutes of HistoryVietnam War Veteran Interview - With Jerry GlazerI was joined today by Jerry Glazer, Jerry is a veteran of the Vietnam War, being drafted into the Army shortly after graduating from College. Jerry never intended to be a soldier, much less lead a special Operations Team, fighting for survival in warHe served in Special Ops with Airborne Units, 1st Cav, the Marines, and Special Operations Groups.The missions took him and his unit deep into enemy territory, he and his men were ghosts. Shadows of anonymity; smoke and mirrors. Mist creeping in jungles, unseen, silent, and pushing the limits o...2024-08-111h 12A Few Minutes of HistoryA Suspicion of Spies: The Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - With Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBEI was joined today by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE. We spoke about his upcoming book about the life of the most extraordinary man - Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale.A 17-year-old Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale is working for his father, taking submarines from Vladivostok to St Petersburg for the Russian Imperial Navy. He takes a submarine out for sea trials along with a naval dockyard crew he’d never met before. Spotting a group of German ships, he gives the order to attack and sinks four of them.For this action he is awarded by Tsar Nicholas II the Order of St...2024-07-081h 06A Few Minutes of HistoryHearts of Steel - With Jim CarterToday i was joined by Jim Carter. Jim is an author who wrote the fantastic Hearts of Steel. Hearts of Steel explores the time of the Royal Navy from the end of World War 1 to the Battle of Crete in May 1941. During this period the Royal Navy was taking the fight to the German war machine. There were losses, but great victories too. It was a time of developing tactics and a growing realisation that the day of the Aircraft Carrier was now, whilst the sun was setting on the era of the Battleship. The...2024-07-0145 minA Few Minutes of HistoryShot in The Face By The Taliban - Life and War with The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles - With Kieran "Woody" HaywoodToday I was joined by my friend Kieran "Woody" Haywood. Woody served for 21 Years in the British Army in The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles. He saw active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was shot in the face by the Taliban during a firefight. We spoke about his life in the Army where he had a varied career that included winning various Boxing Championships, attempting brutal SAS selection and how PTSD has effected him and his post Army life. Woody wrote a detailed diary of his time in Afghanistan which I...2024-05-131h 16A Few Minutes of HistoryThe Battle of Berlin - With Anthony Tucker-JonesI was joined once again by the fantastic Historian Anthony Tucker-Jones to talk about the events of 1945 and the Battle of Berlin.We discuss the fall of the Third Reich, the events of the Seelow Heights, Hitler's descent into madness as well as some of the tragic individual tales from the worlds most turbulent period.Anthony's new book is out soon, to keep up to date with him - https://atuckerjones.comMy YouTube is here - www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQSend us a text2024-05-0251 minA Few Minutes of HistoryGran Sasso, The Italian Campaign and More - With Jon WW2 WayfinderI was joined today by Jon from the WW2 Wayfinder YouTube Channel.We discussed his travels to Italy to view the sites at Monte Cassino, Gran Sasso and more, we chat about the incredible difficulties that the Allies and Axis troops faced fighting in Italy.Jon's fantastic channel can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WayfinderThe Gran Sasso video is here https://youtu.be/qMtqQ0KPvj4?si=-iopJGai1KTO8cDpThank you all for supporting the channel.If you'd like to contact me as always you...2024-04-1055 minA Few Minutes of HistoryNoel Chavasse: The WW1 Double VC HeroI shall be talking about the only man to be awarded the VC twice during the First World War, his name was Noel Chavasse. His first honour came at the Somme. His second, at Passchendaele, cost him his life.An incredible man who left behind an incredible legacy of how far Medical Staff will go to help their patients. If you’d like to get in touch email me at: afewminutespod@outlook.com Send us a text2024-04-0306 minA Few Minutes of HistoryBombing Hitler's Hometown - With Mike CroissantI was joined today by the Mike Croissant who is a former CIA Officer and Author.Mike's book "Bombing Hitler's Hometown: The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe" tells the incredible story of the airmen of the Fifteenth Air Force who embarked on a deadly mission to bomb one of Europe’s most heavily defended targets—Linz, Austria—the town Hitler called home. Through his research and interviews with surviving veterans of the mission, Mike brings to life the story of incredible bravery and courage.His web...2024-03-2532 minA Few Minutes of HistoryThe American Civil War Part 2 - With Michael StroudIn todays Podcast, I am joined by Michael G. Stroud once again as we tackle the American Civil War in Part 2 of our 3 Part series.We discuss the likelihood of a Confederate victory, the key battles and so much more! Big thanks to everyone listening and downloading, the Podcast has charted in several countries recently and its amazing to see!The linkto Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8...2024-03-191h 11A Few Minutes of HistoryThe American Civil War Prelude To War - With Michael StroudI was joined today by my good friend and long time collaborator Michael G Stroud.This is Episode 1 in a 3 part series on the American Civil War. Today we discuss the prelude to the American Civil War, why it happened and what factors played a part in the Confederacy breaking away from the union. The Link to Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8TX8SGT&language=en-US2024-03-1450 minA Few Minutes of HistoryVictoria Crosses and Medal of Honor RecipientsSomething abit different today, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks to everyone subscribing, listening and downloading, we recently hit the charts in Ireland, and Sri Lanka! So fingers crossed we can keep that up!The YouTube channel is linked below https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ?sub_confirmation=1Email me at - afewminutespod@outlook.comIf you’d like me to chat about anything, just drop me a message on these platforms.Send us a text2024-03-0519 minA Few Minutes of HistoryLife With The Marines (Pt1) with Colonel Chris StarlingI had the privilege today, to be joined by Colonel Chris Starling USMC (Retired) Chris’s family have a unique story, his father, himself, his brother and his son have all saw combat serving with the 1st Division US Marines, and today we dive into their story! We chat Vietnam, Desert Storm, 9/11 and more as Chris shares what life was like as a Marine during some of America’s most turbulent years. My YouTube is here- https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory?si=YeE0IgiqWlqDnHTHSend us a text2024-02-241h 07A Few Minutes of HistoryDanger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil GioiaToday i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from finding mass graves in Hue City to being wounded in service and so much more.Thanks to everyone for listening to the Podca...2024-02-161h 00A Few Minutes of HistoryThe Band That Went To War - Brian Short and The Falklands War.Today i was joined by Brian Short, Brian joined the Royal Marines in 1973 not as a Commando but as a musician in the world renowned Royal Marine Band Service. in this episode we discuss his involvement with the Corp during the Falklands War mainly onboard the SS Canberra.If you would like a copy of Brian's book, it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Band-That-Went-to-War-Hardback/p/20170Brian's Twitter - @FalklandsMusic1Happy 2024 to everyone!I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content...2024-01-1359 minA Few Minutes of History30 Commando Assault Unit - With Dave RobertsI was joined by Dave Roberts, who is probably the biggest expert on 30 Commando Assault Unit in the world! The brain child of naval commander Ian Fleming & Lord Louis Mountbatten, this wartime unit was a secret well kept for over 50 years after the war by the Official Secrets Act, some remains classified, see Reading. At the time, officially, they didn’t exist. The members of this unit were forbidden to discuss or document their activities, a pledge that many of the men kept even many years after the war was over, or even for their entire lives!2023-11-2251 minA Few Minutes of HistoryPhoenix & Belgrano - The Life & Death of a Warship - With Ricky PhillipsI was joined by Ricky D. Phillips (@RDPHistory on Twitter) we spoke in depth about the life of one of the worlds most famous Warships The Belgrano, we spoke about its life during the Second World War as USS Phoenix until its sinking in 1982 as The Belgrano.If you'd like a copy of Ricky's new book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&bbn=266239&rh=p_27%3AMr+Ricky+D.+PhillipsMy partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% of...2023-11-0853 minA Few Minutes of HistoryJournalism on The Frontline - With Robert RiggsI was joined this week by Robert Riggs, an American Investigative Reporter, Riggs was an embedded reporter with the Army unit that led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. His assignments have included covering the White House, Congress, Pentagon, and State Department during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. Among the three Alfred I. duPont Columbia Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting, judges described his Gulf War report about the censorship of religious services for U.S. soldiers “as the story every other news organization missed.”We discussed his work investigating weapo...2023-11-0253 minA Few Minutes of HistoryThe Flying Tigers - China’s American Mercenary AirforceIn 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria and the rest of China in 1937. The Chinese airforce was in a parlous state and needed a capable commander they got one, in the form of an American, Clair Lee Chennault, who brought along 100 Pilots that successfully stopped the Japanese Airforce despite being heavily outnumbered, in less advanced aircraft and thousands of miles from home.My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistoryEvery T-shirt sold is a T...2023-10-0616 minA Few Minutes of HistoryThe Untold Secret Origins of the SAS - With Tom PetchI am joined today by Tom Petch, Tom is a former SAS Officer who wrote "Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS" we dive into the remarkable deception campaign that turns the eccentric Dudley Clarkes idea into the most famous and best Special Forces Unit. Tom served with the British Army until 1997 leading small teams gathering Intelligence on the Khmer Rouge in the jungles of Cambodia and persuading the Bosnian Serbs to accept peace.After leaving the military in 1997, he founded the UK’s leading line production company, Salt Film in 2000. He dir...2023-08-2558 minA Few Minutes of HistoryBattle of The Cities, The Eastern Front - With Anthony Tucker-JonesToday i was joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones who joined me to talk about his book Battle of The Cities. We dive into some of the brutal but pivotal battles for key Cities on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. A copy of the book can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Battle-of-the-Cities-Hardback/p/23296Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is an author and commentator who specialises in military history, with more than 50 books to his name. His work has also been published in an array of magazines and online. He re...2023-08-0357 minA Few Minutes of HistoryTravels To Normandy And More - With Jon From WW2 WayfinderHello! Thank you all for being so patient! I am back and today i am joined once again by my good friend Jon from the fantastic YouTube Channel WW2 Wayfinder. We discuss his trip to Normandy for the anniversary, his flight in a P-51 Mustang as well as his insane growth on YouTube and so much more!Check out the channels YouTube here - https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistoryJon's YouTube can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WayfinderThe P-51 videos are here - https://www.youtube.com/w...2023-07-2446 minA Few Minutes of HistoryVietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History - With Robin Bartlett Vietnam War VeteranIn todays episode, I had the privilege and honour of talking to Robin Bartlett, he kindly recounted his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) leading his 28-man platoon on search and destroy missions, firefights and helicopter combat assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War, as well as adapting to life as a civilian after the war.If you'd like to find out more about Robin and you'd like a copy of his incredible book, it can be found here - www.robinbartlettauthor.com2023-05-261h 03