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On the Record at The National ArchivesPeople of the railwaysThe story of Britain's railways isn't just about steam engines and steel tracks—it's about the people who built them, worked on them, and sometimes fought for their rights along the way. To mark the 200th anniversary of the first modern passenger railway in 2025, this episode explores the human stories hidden within The National Archives' vast railway collections, focusing on records up to around 1950. Hosted by family history specialist Jessamy Carlson, with railway historian Mike Esbester and records specialist James Cronan, the episode uncovers tales from accident registers that capture moments of tragedy and resilience, st...
2025-09-1143 min
An Old Timey PodcastNell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)In the final episode of this series, we hear how it all shakes out. The trials end. The messy love square between the Donnellys and Reeds implodes. Kansas City Mafia boss Johnny Lazia meets his maker. The Donnelly Garment Company thrives, then dies. Through it all, Nell Donnelly Reed rises to untold prominence, but still manages to keep her secrets.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public LibraryThe book, “More than Pettic...
2025-02-051h 57
An Old Timey PodcastThe Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)James A. Reed was in federal court, about to argue his case, when a call came in from Kansas City. Nell Donnelly had been kidnapped. James panicked. To James, Nell was so much more than a celebrated fashion designer. She was his neighbor. She was his secret lover. She was the mother of his child. He’d do anything to save her – including threatening the head of the Kansas City mafia.
Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
“Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the...
2025-01-291h 56
An Old Timey PodcastThe Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)It was 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1931. Legendary fashion designer Nell Donnelly was headed home from work. Her chauffeur, George Blair, drove Nell’s lime green Lincoln through the streets of downtown Kansas City. When they arrived at her palatial home, George noticed a vehicle blocking the driveway. Two unfamiliar men stood on either side of it. George slammed on the brakes. In seconds, one of the men charged at him with a gun. Two more men came running. One jumped into the backseat with Nell. The gunman took charge of the vehicle. The other ma...
2025-01-221h 56
8/9 RugbyBest of 2024 – the GuestsBrett McKay and Harry Jones delved into The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast archives one last time for the summer, to pull together some of the best bits from some of their favourite guests from more than forty weekly guest episodes in 2024.Guest highlights include Matt To’omua, Riaan Louw, Sean Maloney, Tony Johnson, Kevin Foote, Andrew Kellaway, Gareth Whittaker, Brett Cronan, Jamie Wall, James Slipper, and Charlie Morgan. See you soon for Season 2 in 2025! Social media: #89ComboTwitter: https://twitter.com/89comboYouT...
2025-01-1549 min
Harpin' On Rugby381 : Ireland v New Zealand previewPreview also available on our YouTube channel
Our guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN
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IRELAND : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Mack Hansen 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Jack Crowley 9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Andrew Porter 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Finlay Bealham 4. Joe McCarthy 5. James Ryan 6. Tadhg Beirne 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)
16. Rob Herring 17. Cian Healy 18. Tom O’Toole 19. Iain Henderson 20. Peter O’Mahony 21. Conor Murray 22. Ciaran Frawley 23. Jamie Osborne
2024-11-0714 min
The Eclectic ReaderThe best books He Read & She Read in 2023Happy New Year’s Eve! I’m so excited to share this special 2023 wrap-up podcast episode with you all. If you’ve followed my creative journey online for the last several years, you know I used to host a podcast called He Read She Read with my husband and favorite bookstore browsing buddy, Curtis. We discussed books in a book club style format, shared recommendations based on audience requests, and discussed our different reading tastes and approaches to the reading life. It was a blast, and I learned so much about podcasting, sharing work with an audience, and ge...
2023-12-3125 min
Harpin' On Rugby280 : #IREvSCO preview (aka "The Celtic Conspiracy Special")Preview also available on our YouTube channel
IRELAND v Scotland : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Mack Hansen 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Johnny Sexton (captain) 9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Tadhg Beirne 5. Iain Henderson 6. Peter O’Mahony 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris
16. Ronan Kelleher 17. David Kilcoyne 18. Finlay Bealham 19. James Ryan 20. Jack Conan 21. Conor Murray 22. Jack Crowley 23. Stuart McCloskey
SCOTLAND : 15. Blair Kinghorn 14. Darcy Graham 13. Huw Jones 12. Sione Tuipulotu 11. Duhan van der Merwe 10. Finn Russell 9. Ali Price
1. Pierre Schoeman 2. George Turner 3. Zander Fagerson 4. Ri...
2023-10-0617 min
Women and JusticeRosa Belle Jordon’s MoonAuthor Mike Cronan and I undertake the analysis of a historical moment when a Black woman was gunned down in front of her child at the same moment as the moon landing. We discuss whether society has changed over the last 50 years.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/womenandjusticetranscripts/episode-18-rosa-belle-jordons-moon/
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2023-07-1426 min
Our Real Actual Fake PodcastORAFP Ep 22: Walk of Shame Directly into the SeaWelcome to Our Real Actual Fake Podcast. That there is Alec and I’m Cronan! Sometimes, it’s just kinda hard to talk in the car. So why don’t you just toss on this podcast, have a little listen, and enjoy the ride.This episode not sponsored by James Cameron.Website: https://ourrealactualfakepodcast.comTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ourrealactualfakepodcastAlbum Art Credit: https://linktr.ee/aislingjelinskiTheme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7BBJgQWvBz/End Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/kbqueyYzCm/Various Lofi...
2023-03-0941 min
Daily Bible Reading KJBDBR April 18, 2022 *Day 108You are on Day 108! Todays reading is from Missionary Preston Cronan.
Today's reading is Judges 7-8 & Luke 13.
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2022-04-1815 minDaily Bible Reading KJBDBR February 22, 2022 *Day 53You are on Day 53!
Today's reading is Leviticus 21-22. Special thanks to Missionary Preston Cronan for reading today.
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2022-02-2208 min
What's Your Angle PodcastThe Gabriel Iglesias and Kevin James Controversy - WYA Podcast Ep. 5Hello!
Welcome to the What's Your Angle Podcast, the ONLY podcast where every episode is filmed at a different angle. Watch on YouTube for the full experience!
For episode 005, every word spoken is absolute truth. We discuss our plans with General Motors and new friend of the podcast Matthew Mcconaughey. God we love his soul. Additionally the walls of the studio are haunted. To add, we discuss our encounter with the two popular comedians Gabriel Iglesias and Kevin James, in connection to the Obese Comedian Society (OCS for short).
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2020-01-2155 min
Let's Go To Court!The Ha Ha Tonka Castle and the Acid DoctorHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
When Kansas City businessman Robert McClure Snyder ordered the construction of Ha Ha Tonka Castle, he thought he was building the ultimate vacation home. In a way, he was. Robert spared no expense for his massive home. Construction began in the early 1900s, and at one time, boasted a construction crew of 200 people. But the Ha Ha Tonka dream home ultimately became a nightmare for the Snyder family.
Then, Kristin horrifies us with the story of Dr. Geza de Kaplany. Geza felt certain that his w...
2019-03-271h 39
Let's Go To Court!The Kidnapping of America’s Best Businesswoman & the Murder of Lisa TechelHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
By the early 1930’s, Nell Donnelly had it all. Women everywhere loved Nell Donnelly’s stylish, well-made, and inexpensive dresses. But she didn’t just make great dresses. She made a great work environment, too. Unlike a lot of factory owners at the time, Nell paid well. She offered her employees medical care and a pension plan. She even paid for them to go to school. Nell’s hard work paid off. Fortune Magazine called her possibly the most successful businesswoman in America. She was rich, stylish and clas...
2018-08-081h 44
The National Archives Podcast SeriesThe Keeper's Gallery Talk 2014: The UK's entry to the European Economic CommunityJames Cronan, Diplomatic and Colonial Records Specialist at The National Archives, outlines the events around the United Kingdom's entry to the European Economic Community.
2014-03-0700 minThe National Archives Podcast SeriesTitanic: the official storyThis talk marks the ninty-eighth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Using documents from The National Archives, James Cronan will take you through the history of the ship, from its construction and launch to its fateful end.
James Cronan is a records specialist in diplomatic and colonial records. His interest in all things Titanic stems from the fact that his great-grandfather was a crewman on board the stricken ship. He has worked at The National Archives for 17 years, at Chancery Lane, the Family Records Centre and Kew.
2011-01-1900 minThe National Archives Podcast SeriesTreaties in The National ArchivesJames Cronan introduces some of the most richly decorated and important documents held at The National Archives.
2010-07-2300 min
ONTHEGRiND RADiOEp 53 feat. Kendall Holt and James DeGale(347)843-4293 Call in LIVE. OnTheGrindBoxingRadio is Live Thursday April 2nd at 8pm et/ 5pm pt (1am gmt) with another loaded can't miss episode. This weekend's most talked about fight, Kendall Holt vs. Timothy Bradley is OnTheGrind...as Kendall "Rated R" Holt just days away from his World Championship Unification bout, takes time out to talk to the team about unifying the belts of boxing's hottest division...and facing some of the many fighters hoping to make an impact at light welterweight. Also OnTheGrind, "Irish" Paddy Cronan talks with 2008 Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist from Great Britain, James DeGale 1-0...and introduces...
2009-04-032h 00ONTHEGRiND RADiOEp 43 feat Fres Oquendo and Wayne McCullough(347)843-4293 OnTheGrind Boxing Radio is LIVE Thursday February 26th at 8pm est/5pm pst (1am gmt Friday) with another great show. Joining the OnTheGrind Team will be "Fast" Fres Oquendo who is coming off a controversial decision loss to James "Lights Out" Toney that many fans felt he won. We will get his take on the situation and find out what's ahead for the heavyweight contender. OTG's Ireland Correspondent Paddy Cronan will also be talking to former bantamweight World Champion Wayne McCullough. The popular former Irish Olympian will be discussing his perspective on the sport in '09 and how he...
2009-02-272h 00The National Archives Podcast SeriesWhat at first was plunder: tracing records of excisemenJames Cronan examines sources for tracing excisemen, including staff lists and joining papers, and will use case studies such as Thomas Paine. He will also consider the role of an excise officer and how the excise service developed.
2007-05-3100 min