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Your go-to podcast bridging ISC West and ISC East — and everything in between. Hosted by Lee Odess, we dive into the trends, tech, and people shaping the future of access control and security.
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2025-04-3000 min
Even You11. Can We Prove God Exists? Lee Strobel’s Investigation into FaithThe age-old question: Is there a God? If so, how can we prove it? For many, including Lee Strobel—best-selling author and former atheist—this question lies at the core of their worldview. Lee was once firmly convinced that there was no God, believing that, without proof, faith was nothing more than a delusion. But everything changed when his wife became a Christian. Determined to find evidence to discover the truth, Strobel launched a journalistic investigation into the origins of Christianity and the credibility of Jesus. Little did he know, this search for truth would eventually turn his world upsi...2025-03-2638 min
I've Been Meaning To Listen To Thatbrat and it's an album review but also still brat | Discussion + Analysis (w/ Dakota West Foss)🎧 This week on "I’ve Been Meaning to Listen To That", we review "Brat and it's Completely Different but also Still Brat" by Charli XCX with special guest Dakota West Foss! 🟩
🎤 Co-Hosts: Andrew Ambrose Lee, Michael Limentato 🎙
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• How does the Brat remix album acts as a sequel, a subversion, and as a clarification to the conversation that BRAT started?
• Is there a difference between the day-one fans (The Angels) and the recently minted stans (The Brats)?
• Is BRAT the "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" of 2024?
• Are the remixes of songs like Apple, Sympathy Is a Knife, B2B, and Ever...2025-01-311h 21
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkWar Story 006: Lee West, Royal MarinesSend us a textLee West is a former Royal Marines Commando, adventurer and author. On today's episode we discuss his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006.If you have a War Story that you want to share contact us at contact@geraintjonesmedia.comConnect with Lee on Twitter/ X: @Royal_Marine_LWInstagram: @l.g._westYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GOvPZ59K1s3qsFl33MdMALee's books are available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07BJCP3SX/allbooksSigned copies...2024-11-201h 02
Voices of the WestBen Lee talks about his Chinese great grandfather and the West, 9/21/24Our guest is Ben Lee. He runs the Camp Verde School near Sedona, Arizona. His great grandfather author Yan Phou Lee. He came to America in 1872 to pursue his eduction. On the way east, his train was robbed by the James Gang. Lee talks about his great grandfather trying to assimilate in the American culture.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-the-west497/donations2024-09-221h 00
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThe Truth In This Art: Arts Educator & Founder of Adding Voices Flavia Zuñiga-West InterviewIn this episode, Rob Lee talks with Flavia Zuñiga-West, arts educator and founder of Adding Voices. They discuss Flavia’s dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in arts education, her journey as an educator, and the impact of Adding Voices in empowering underrepresented communities. Flavia highlights the importance of equitable access to art and shares her vision for creating a more inclusive and vibrant arts landscape. Websites and Socials:flaviazunigawest.comaddingvoices.comInstagram: flaviazw_hwartLinkedIn: Flavia S. Zuñiga-West
Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Dani...2024-08-301h 16
Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonWest Highland Way - what happened?On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Colin Bathe returns to tell us how he got on in the 2024 West Highland Way Race On episode 148 we heard all about Colin's preparation - and Colin is a meticulous race planner. During the event Colin and Becca, who was one of his crew and his second half pacer, recorded snippets. For this episode we play the snippets and then Colin talks us through each snippet. It's the first time we've done something like this so I hope you like it! The West Highland Way Race g...2024-07-0447 min
Bourbon DepartedHigh West Distillery Campfire Blended WhiskeyEpisode 21: High West Distillery Campfire Whiskey
High West Distillery, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Park City, Utah, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to creating distinctive spirits. One of their standout creations is the Campfire Whiskey, an innovative blend that masterfully combines bourbon, rye, and peated Scotch. This unique fusion results in a complex and harmonious flavor profile, offering a rich tapestry of sweet honey, dried fruit, spicy rye, and a subtle smoky finish reminiscent of a campfire’s warmth. Lauded by whiskey enthusiasts, Campfire Whiskey exemplifies High West's commitment to pushing boundaries while honoring traditional di...2024-06-1126 min
Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonPreparing for the West Highland Way with Colin BatheOn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Colin Bathe as he is busy preparing for the West Highland Way Race The West Highland Way Race gets underway at 1am on Sunday June 22nd starting from Milngavie which his about 10 miles north of Glasgow.The 95 mile route with 15,000 feet of elevation makes it way to Fort WilliamThe 300 runners, which the race is restricted to, have 35 hours in which to complete the route.There are a few rules not always seen on other ultrasAll runners must h...2024-06-0424 min
Billy West LiveLee Posey: First Responder's Pay RaiseBilly West:Welcome back everyone to another edition of Billy West Live.It's a pleasure to welcome back to the program former Mayor Lee Posey and candidate for Mayor of Natchitoches who reached out to me to address a couple of issues that are swirling in the campaign. We would certainly welcome Mayor Ronnie Williams to address these issues as well.Lee, welcome back to the program. I know you wanted to address a couple of points.Lee Posey...2024-03-2001 min
Going West: True CrimeLori Lee Malloy // 390In March of 1993, a 30-year-old mother was found dead in her apartment under eerie and suspicious circumstances. But after a medical examiner, who would later have his license revoked, ruled her death to be due to natural causes, the homicide investigation halted. Now, over 30 years later, her daughter is leading the crusade for truth and justice. This is the story of Lori Lee Malloy.BONUS EPISODESApple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-west-true-crime/id1448151398Patreon: patreon.com/goingwestpodcastCASE SOURCES1. Find A Grave: https://www...2024-03-1637 min
Billy West LiveLee Posey sets the record straightLee Posey asked to appear on Billy West Live to address Mayor Ronnie Williams claims that Lee Posey abandoned the City of Natchitoches during Hurricane Laura Paid for by the Lee Posey for Mayor campaign.2024-02-0704 min
Lee Hacksaw Hamilton2023 College Football Preview: Top 20, PAC12, Mountain WestIt's College Football Season! Lee Hacksaw Hamilton discusses the changing dynamics in college sports. We talk about Top 20 teams, hot teams to follow, and a deeper look at the PAC-12 and Mountain West Conferences.
Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:
1...COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW...A VERY DIFFERENT SEASON
"END OF AN ERA"
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2...PAC 12 CONFERENCE...WIDE OPEN YEAR?
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3...MOUNTAIN WEST...A VERY DIFFERENT YEAR
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4.. TOP TEAMS IN THE NATION....ARE THE POLLS CORRECT?
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GEORGIA
ALABAMA
OHIO STATE
MICHIGAN
TEXAS
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5.. NAMES IN THE NEWS...2023-09-011h 16
Rapha International Ministry Sermons.Lee West, Ph.D.Lee West, Ph.D.2023-05-0629 min
WPAOG PodcastEP54 Serving a Higher Purpose with Steven Lee, COO and Co-Founder at CrowdzThis episode features an interview with Steven Lee ‘01, COO and Co-Founder at Crowdz, an innovative receivables software as a service Fintech company set to revolutionize the $9 trillion receivables market.Steven has over 18 years of hands-on leadership, operations, project management, logistics, finance, and personnel training in the military, aerospace, and high-tech industries. Prior to Crowdz, Steven led and managed positions at SanDisk, Dell, Cisco, and Honeywell Aerospace. He received his Dual Masters Degree at MIT Sloan, graduating with an MBA and MS in Engineering. Previously, Steven was a Captain and combat veteran in the United States Army, having gr...2023-02-081h 12
The RCWR Show with Lee SandersEpisode 992: R.I.P Don West! 1st RAW of 2023! Damar Hamlin Fighting for His Life! The RCWR Show 1/2/23Lee Sanders of 411MANIA.COM checks in with his WWE RAW January 2nd 2023 review as Seth Rollins vs Austin Theory on the first WWE show of 2023! Also, NFL News as Bills Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life! R.I.P Don West, Barbara Walters and many more that we lost going into 2023! All this and the very latest in headlines and loads more! Check out timestamps below to jump ahead! COMMENT, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!-Lee Ditched the Beard-Bills Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition-NFL Made Right Call to Cancel Game-2023 Off to a...2023-01-032h 03
West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football PodcastEp. 266 - Sooners Suffer Baffling Loss at West VirginiaFor the first time in the podcast's history, Lee & Grant sat down to record the show about 90 minutes after OU lost to WVU 23-20. Grant says the Mountaineers were begging to lose that game, but OU failed time and time again to put them away. For the first time this year, Lee's questioning whether the Sooners will make a bowl game (1:40). OU was awful on 3rd down, WVU was fantastic on 4th down, Eric Gray was the best player on the field, and the Sooners found a way to leave 18 points on the field in the first half. What's going...2022-11-131h 26
Broken Limelight: A Celebrity True Crime Podcast#48: Pamela Anderson & Tommy LeePamela Anderson was a Playboy model, actress, and an iconic sex symbol. Tommy Lee was the drummer of Mötley Crüe and known for his love of partying and his gigantic schlong. Those who hadn't heard of Pam & Tommy would become familiar in 1996, when they're intimate honeymoon video was stolen, reproduced, and streamed on the internet, becoming the first celebrity sex tape to go viral. **Guest appearance from Summer Kinsey.
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*Didi West is not a journalist or mental health professional, she is...2022-08-1931 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonJim Spencer - the South West Traverse Extreme and parkrun set upThe South West Traverse Extreme is a 90 mile run from Lands End to Lizard Point and back. 2022 was the first time it had been run. Jim Spencer successfully completed the run and shares his adventure in this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast. We recorded the episode on June 25th whilst setting up that day's Trelissick parkrun. Jim shares tips on eating - beans on toast - how to cope with leading a race (he did that for the first 10 miles) and training. He also talks about some of the other running adventures he...2022-06-2526 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonSouth West Coast Path Relay RaceI was lucky enough to take part in the South West Coast Path Relay over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. It was part of the National Trails Relay events organised by Endurancelife.There were four other relay events but the South West Coast Path one at 627 miles and 68 legs was by far the biggest. I applied to take part back in April and had asked particularly for leg 35 which started at the end of Helford Village, where the foot ferry docks, and finished in Porthoustock. We were asked to recce our leg and I'm glad I did...2022-06-1925 min
The Mind Body StudioSPECIAL GUEST - Dr Jae West - Erotic Blueprints and SexualityAs seen on 'Sex, Love & goop' the Erotic Blueprints have hit the Australian shores and today I'm here with WA's first qualified Erotic Blueprints Coach and Facilitator - Dr Jae West!So, what type of Lover are you? Perhaps you're energetic? Maybe you're sensual, sexual, kinky or even a mix of all?! Welcome to Erotic Blueprints AND an amazing chat with Dr Jae West.Today we chat; 1. What are the Erotic Blueprints?2. How can they help people explore their sexuality in a safe space?3. What are some of the ways Dr...2022-04-1752 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastFreedom Kia: Morgantown’s Trusted Kia DealershipIn 1989, Mike Lee and his family immigrated from Taiwan –– he was only eight years old at the time. Today, he is the Dealer Principal (Owner) of Freedom Kia in Granville, West Virginia. Hailing from New Jersey for most of his life, Lee obtained an undergraduate degree from West Virginia University. After graduation, he worked in the automotive industry for 21 years, 18 of which were right here in Morgantown. A sales associate at the time, Lee worked his way from the bottom to the top.2022-03-2434 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastEpisode 212- Mike Lee – Freedom KiaIn 1989, Mike Lee and his family immigrated from Taiwan –– he was only eight years old at the time. Today, he is the Dealer Principal (Owner) of Freedom Kia in Granville, West Virginia. Hailing from New Jersey for most of his life, Lee obtained an undergraduate degree from West Virginia University. After graduation, he […]2022-03-2434 min
Greater Ft Lee Chamber of Commerce Members At Work PodcastMembers At Work Episode 18: Homes By Vanda and Paramus West Elm CollaborationOur own vice president, Vanda and Jennifer talk about the collaboration between Homes By Vanda and Paramus West Elm. These two long time friends have decided to collaborate on furniture and real estate! Jennifer's knowledge and knack for design helps new home buyers see the possibilities of any space!
They also talk about why the FLRCC is important to them and how it helped to grow their businesses!
Contact info:
Vanda Ondrus
917-929-4806
vanda@homesbyvanda.com
www.homesbyvanda.com
Jennifer Hi...2022-03-2315 min
Karat Juice PodcastEp. 53 What is going on with Kanye West?!In this podcast episode, we are talking about Kanye West. Kanye West has been in the news for a plethora of reasons lately. Some of which is positive, some negative, and then there is some things that are just flat out weird. Let's talk about what the billionaire, artist, creative and legendary trend setter, Kanye West has been up to lately. The discussion will cover Kanye West's divorce situation with celebrity and socialite, his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian. Additionally, we will talk about Kanye West possibly purchasing an NFL team the Denver Broncos as there has been some speculation...2022-02-2348 min
Ameenha LeeKanye West ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Netflix Episode 1 Review: The Beginnings of Kanye West(Ye) in NYC with Jay ZWhat’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I discuss my honest thoughts about Kanye West upcoming Netflix documentary, ‘Jeen Yuhs’. Directed by Coodie and Chile, episode 1 portrays the beginnings of Kanye West. West was only a producer from Chicago who strived for more. “I might be someone’s American Dream, but i’m striving for more.” This episode shows Kanye West moving to New York City in hopes of getting a record deal. Also, you see appearances from Beyoncé, Pharrell, Jay Z, and many more music legends. Find out more only on The Lifestyle of Ameenha Lee Podca...2022-02-1610 min
Words of Love PodcastS1E6 Solía Ser Gay ... Hasta Que JESÚS - con West KephartAcceso e este episodio requiere una subscripcion: https://anchor.fm/wordsoflovepodcast/subscribeEn este episodio, West Kephart comparte su testimonio de cómo solía ser gay y ahora vive una vida con Cristo. West me envió un mensaje en Instagram un par de días y se sintió convencido de compartir cómo Jesús cambió su vida y lo rescató del pecado. West ama a Jesús y quiere decirles a otros cómo ellos también pueden recibir Agua Viva como se dice en Juan 4. Su historia es poderosa y realmente me impactó. Estoy muy agradecido por esta nueva amistad...2021-12-0832 min
Conversation 4 Exploration. Laura Lee Show, Cuyamungue InstituteSacred Sites of the West - Bernyce BarlowSacred sites in the western half of the U.S. and Mexico include goddess sites and warrior sites, centers of emergence, balance and harmony, petroglyphs, and springs and mountains that have powerful spirits of place. Bernyce Barlow, a Californian and retired educator and abuse therapist, describes natural energy centers throughout the American West, Hawaii, and Mexico. Biofields, the physics of matter, and energy anomalies have created natural phenomena that have the ability to influence us spiritually, mentally, and physically, she notes.From the Archives: This live interview was recorded on May 16, 1998 on the nationally syndicated radio program, h...2021-11-0954 min
I've Been Meaning To Listen To ThatKanye West: Donda (w/ Stenley Philippe & Amber Valentine)CW: Frank Discussions of Sexual Assault
I know God Breathed on this (podcast episode)! This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", Andrew reviews the album DONDA by Kanye West with special guests Stenley Phillippe and Amber Valentine! Plus, Andrew, Stenley, and Amber get personal discussing how the music of ye acts as the soundtrack to perseverance and creativity, their experience witnessing the chaotic yet moving rollout at the Mercedes Benz Stadium/ Soldier Field listening party, and litigate whether the inclusion of Marilyn Manson is a sobering message of forgiveness or an ill-conceived and psychologically v...2021-11-032h 54
Birmingham Lit Fest Presents….August, Elizabeth LeeEpisode 8: August, Elizabeth Lee This month's piece is written by author Elizabeth Lee, whose debut novel Cunning Women was published earlier this year. Her piece considers the juxtaposition of the hope and promise of a new school year and restrictions lifting with the terrifying news of wildfires, the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and rapidly escalating climate change, ending on a hopeful note of how it felt to realise a dream and have her debut novel published in 2021.Take a look at the rest of this year's digital programme on our website: https://w...2021-09-0304 min
Ameenha LeeDrake and Kanye West Album Details, He’s All That Netflix Review, & Shyla Walker Landon McBroomWhat’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode I discuss everything music, film, and drama. First, I discuss Drake and Kanye West releasing their albums on the same date, September third. Drake is releasing Certified Lover Boy, and Kanye West is dropping DONDA. Second, I give my honest thoughts about Addison Rae’s debut in, “He’s All That.” Is the Netflix film really worth the watch? Lastly, I discuss Shyla Walker and Landon McBroom drama. In addition, I discuss the Ace Family legal trouble. Find out the latest news in entertainment only on The Lifestyle of Ameenha L...2021-08-2907 min
I've Been Meaning To Listen To ThatKanye West: Late Registration (w/ Jacquis Neal)This week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", Andrew & Michael review LATE REGISTRATION by Kanye West with special guest Jacquis Neal (The Cast with Rae & Jacquis, Culture Kings)! Plus, Andrew, Michael & Jacquis interrogate the conflicting identities of Kanye West, if it is possible to attain the American dream while still keeping your soul intact, and if there is more depth to "Gold Digger" than people give it credit for!
Michael's Pick: Oola by Soul Push
Andrew's Picks: Faithful by Common & Heard Em Say by Logic
Jacquis' Picks: Allure by Jay-Z & Flashing...2021-05-111h 29
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS4 Ep16: Lee Mead & Keith JackFourteen years on from Any Dream Will Do, we reunite winner Lee Mead and runner-up Keith Jack! Lee went on to play Joseph in the West End, whilst Keith played the Narrator and then Joseph in the musical’s UK tour. Both Lee and Keith have had incredible careers. Most recently, Lee played Lofy in Causalty and Holby City for five years, whilst Keith toured the UK as Nick in Fame The Musical. Lee is headlining the London Palladium on Thursday 10th June 2021.Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for tickets. Hosted by...2021-05-0733 min
I've Been Meaning To Listen To ThatKanye West: The College DropoutThis week on "I've Been Meaning To Listen To That", Andrew, Sean & Michael review one of Andrew's favorite albums THE COLLEGE DROPOUT for our month-long dive into the discography of KANYE WEST called "KanMAYe West!" Plus, Andrew, Sean, & Michael discuss the separation between art and artist, how to persevere in the face of constant doubt, and pretending to read Harry Potter when you did not know how to read!
Michael's Pick: Circles by Megan Thee Stallion
Sean's Pick: N.Y. State of Mind by Nas
Andrew's Pick: Through the Wire by Kanye West2021-05-041h 28
Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastWest 111th Street Swap & Shop and Lost Dog is FOUND!Today we'll learn about the West 111th Block Association's event this weekend as well as find out whether Tiger, that lost dog on West 98th Street and Broadway was found.
Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. There is indoor dining, outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery! Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts
First up is the West 111th Street Block Association's Swap & Shop event on Saturday, April 24th at 12pm. Dan McSweeney tells us all about it. Just one thing: O...2021-04-2305 min
Ameenha LeeKanye West and Kim Kardashian Divorce & Cardi B Claps Back At Mac Miller HatersWhat’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I start off by discussing Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce. According to sources, West only speaks to Kim through security. Secondly, I discuss Cardi B clapping back at Mac Miller haters. When Mac Miller passed away, Cardi B awarded her Grammy in Miller’s honor. After this event, Cardi B went on Twitter to rant about how she feels about the late rapper. Find out more by subscribing and listening to The Lifestyle of Ameenha Lee Podcast.
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[I'M]Possible PodcastS1.5E04: Tip-Toeing into the Ocean of Vulnerability with John CornettWho are you today? A question up for so much introspection. It is one that certainly offers us the ease in providing virtually any answer we feel comfortable giving, but one also putting you in a compromised position invoking discomfort when attempting to answer authentically. What is that discomfort you are feeling? Why it’s vulnerability!!! In the last of our bonus “Inside the [I’M]Possible Creators” Season 1.5 spread, Lee interviews Co-Host John Cornett, a professional nomad turned student affairs professional and guider. John tells us a bit of his story of how he came to be today’s version of hims...2021-02-2530 min[I'M]Possible PodcastS1.5E03: The Magic Behind Feeling Safe to be Yourself with Antonio BanreyWhat does safety look like in your personal and professional life? For Antonio, finding and creating spaces that welcome and nurture his multifaceted identity bring a sense of security and comfortability that amplify who he is and what he finds passion and value in. His creativity and ability to inspire others thrives off of a strong sense of community, which not only welcomes his spirit, but allows him to build comfortable environments that invite others to express their most optimum and authentic selves.
In this week’s second addition to our bonus 3-parter "Inside the Creators of [I’M]Po...2021-02-1932 min[I'M]Possible PodcastS1.5E02: Building Your Life Around Desire with Co-Host Alessandra BryantPart 1 of a 3 epsiode spread featuring Northeastern University's LGBTQA+ Resource Center Director, Lee West, interviewing the co-creators of the [I'M]Possible Podcast.
In this bonus episode, Lee interviews co-host Alessandra Bryant. She provides her perspective of how she got involved with [I'M]Possible, the dynamic journey of conceiving and building up the podcast, as well as a little bit about her professional background. Alessandra introduces the concept of "pleasure activism", a term used to campaign the rightful act of seeking out a fulfilling life that is authentic and purposeful to oneself and their desires, especially within a...2021-02-1536 min
Words of Love PodcastS1E5 "I Used to be Gay... Until CHRIST" - feat. West KephartAccess to this episode requires a subscription: https://anchor.fm/wordsoflovepodcast/subscribeIn this episode, I'm joined by Weston Kephart, a seventeen year old from Oxford, GA who direct messaged me on Instagram that he wanted to share his testimony on the podcast. In this message, he expressed that "honestly i've been kinda feeling like the lord has put it on my heart to reach out to you! the lord has been telling me to be more open about sharing my testimony without fear of judgement. i used to be gay until christ save me f...2020-12-181h 07Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastT-Day Turkey Tips, West 75th Street Fire Fund, Facebook Alternative to Cell Phones for KidsT-Day turkey handling tips for the home chefs is just one thing host Lee Uehara will cover in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your Thanksgiving dinner!Also covered in this episode:- UWS Fire Displaces ResidentsThere was a fire on West 75th Street, and all the residents have to relocate. There is a Go Fund Me campaign. Click HERE.- A quick note on hoarding in relation to fires: tidy up, folks!- Celso de Lemos, the Portuguese linen shop on Columbus Avenue.Local School and Family News...2020-11-2523 minUpper West Side Corner Talk PodcastSpecial Edition: West 102nd Street - Voting Early, Waiting in Line and What to BringIn today's special edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara meets voter Kate Maloy who gets to lead off the show before talking about the early voting scene at West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Lee also shares tips on what to bring to make standing in the hours-long line more bearable.(**BRING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER!!!** - forgot to mention this. Ack!)Jack Cole, a line leader for the polling location shares his observations Sunday morning. Then, Lee meets Susan Gross, a voter in line who is concerned about her mom and has to go to...2020-10-2610 min
Lifecare Affordability PlanningEpisode 12 — The Power of Community Services — With Guest, Mary Lee AndersonWhether you’re facing a health crisis or the challenges that come with aging, there are several resources that can help ease the burden — and chances are, many of them are in your own community. Today, Tom West and Arvette Reid are joined by guest Mary Lee Anderson to explore the benefits that community services … <a href="https://lifecareaffordabilityplanning.blubrry.net/2020/01/09/episode-12-the-power-of-community-services-with-guest-mary-lee-anderson/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 12 — The Power of Community Services — With Guest, Mary Lee Anderson</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</s...2020-01-0900 min
West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football PodcastEp. 140 - OU's Defense Should Really Shut Down West Virginia. Weird.In the opening take, Grant explains that like it or not -- OU's defense now has expectations. Then Lee joins immediately as we discuss the news that Austin Kendall is going to start Saturday against the Sooners before discussing the eery similarities between this game and the 2017 home game vs. Iowa State (2:00). We go through some offensive news and notes of the week including Grant Calcaterra's status, Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson looking good, Trey Sermon's role vs. Texas (7:00). Defensive news and notes include Roy Manning's impact on the corners, the lack of takeaways, Lincoln Riley not overreacting to defensive...2019-10-181h 22
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 61 [December 16, 1918]“I think the war is over for good don’t you? For I think them Germans won’t want another war very soon the way they got beat in this one….”
In his nineteenth letter home since leaving for Camp Lee, and his fourth letter home from France, dated December 16, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he’s been worried about his family back home about because of that “disease raging” [a reference to the 1918 influenza or “Spanish Flu” pandemic, fueled in part by troop movements during the war, that killed an estimated 50...2018-12-1504 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #296: Still Slaves - The West African Slave Trade Then and NowVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #296: Still Slaves - The West African Slave Trade Then and Now https://www.stillslavesfilm.comTHROUGH THE LENS OF ANCIENT SLAVERY IN WEST AFRICA, The New Documentary, STILL SLAVES EXPLORES THE RAMPANT SLAVERY, KNOWN TO MOST AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING, THAT CONTINUES TO THRIVE ALONG THIS NOTORIOUS COASTLINE. THE FILM JOURNEYS FROM THE VIBRANT CITY OF LAGOS IN NIGERIA ON NORTH TO THE DESERTS OF MAURITANIA AND UNEARTHS THE SLAVERY THAT CONTINUES TO HAUNT SEVEN COUNTRIES IN-BETWEEN.Ann Margret Nielsen, w...2018-12-0526 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #296: Still Slaves - The West African Slave Trade Then and Now
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #296: Still Slaves - The West African Slave Trade Then and Now
https://www.stillslavesfilm.com
THROUGH THE LENS OF ANCIENT SLAVERY IN WEST AFRICA, The New Documentary, STILL SLAVES EXPLORES THE RAMPANT SLAVERY, KNOWN TO MOST AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING, THAT CONTINUES TO THRIVE ALONG THIS NOTORIOUS COASTLINE. THE FILM JOURNEYS FROM THE VIBRANT CITY OF LAGOS IN NIGERIA ON NORTH TO THE DESERTS OF MAURITANIA AND UNEARTHS THE SLAVERY THAT CONTINUES TO HAUNT SEVEN COUNTRIES IN-BETWEEN.
Ann Margret Nielsen, who directed the film, is our guest t...2018-12-0526 min
West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football PodcastEp. 88 - Everybody Pitches In As OU Outscores West VirginiaIn the opening take, Lee explains there was never a doubt that OU was going to beat West Virginia Friday night. Then Grant joins to randomly get excited about Minnesota Golden Gopher football and also deflect from the fact he picked against OU to win (4:05). For the first time in weeks we begin the show with the OU offense after the Sooners performed at an elite level once again (6:35). Lincoln Riley put the ball in Kyler's hands on 4th down and the game on the line deep in the 4th quarter, and the guys argue over the one Austin Seibert...2018-11-261h 28
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 59 [October 29, 1918]“Just as we were walking down that long line it suddenly crept over me and I realized that I would never again be in the United States…”
The “Great War” had raged in Europe for three years before the United States joined the conflict on the side of the Allies in April 1917.
Like most young American men of the era, those from Wheeling harbored romantic notions of war, it having been more than 50 years since the American Civil War ended. Thousands of Wheeling men eagerly registered for the draft in 1917.
Most of Wheeling’s WWI soldiers served in the U.S. Army’s 80...2018-10-2811 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 58 [September 8, 1918]"Minnie I often think to myself that it certainly must be a lonesome old place around their now since all of the boys have left. But I feel that there is a day coming and not far away when we will all be together again..."
In his fortieth letter home to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says it's a rainy day but all are in good spirits and happy. He talks with Charles [Riggle] and Tib [Meriner] every day. Tib has been promoted to s...2018-09-0803 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 57 [September 6, 1918]"Somewhere in France..."
In his thirty-ninth letter home to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he sees Charles [Riggle] every day. He received a card from Walter Toland, who is in England. They've had some frost in France. Lester has rubber boots and warm clothes for winter. He hopes Minnie has received his Liberty Bonds. He's sending Minnie and Jim half his allotment [$20] and he hopes they will use it.
Elsewhere on the same day, the German army remained in full retreat from the S...2018-09-0503 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 56 [August 6, 1918]"When you answer write a big long letter and tell me all the news...."
In his thirty-eight letter home (and his first from France), to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, doesn't have much of substance to say, probably in part because of security restrictions on what he can write. He's in good health. He saw Will Riggle. It's raining in France. And, like Charles Riggle [see our August 1 episode], he wishes he could attend the Jacktown Fair. Mostly he just wants all the news...2018-08-0503 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 55 [August 1, 1918]"I think the Germans is nearly licked now. I want to see it over in time to go to the Jacktown fair next year..."
In his seventeenth letter home (his second from France after fifteen from Camp Lee) dated August 1, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle he supposes Abe will be getting "the call" [for the draft] soon, since all the other young fellows from the ridge are already in France (even though Tom didn't pass the exam). Dutch thinks it must be lonely on the ridge. Dutch is on the firi...2018-07-3104 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 54 [June 22, 1918]"Somewhere in France...It's is a nice country alright. It's no wonder the French is fighting so hard for it."
In his sixteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated June 22, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle, in a letter addressed "Somewhere in France," that the weather is dandy and that he likes France just fine, but he's not sure how he will like it when he gets "into the scrap." He says the "trip across the pond" was a long one. Les got a little seasick. The Germans are getting...2018-06-2203 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 53 [June 18, 1918]"I have arrived safely overseas..."
In what is essentially his thirty-seventh letter home, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, this time courtesy a signed, Red Cross form postcard announcing his safe arrival in France addressed to his brother-in-law (his sister Minnie's husband Jame Riggle), "I have arrived safely overseas." The postcard was sent from Newport News, Virginia, but refers to Lester's arrival in France as a part of the American Expeditionary Force.
On the same day that Lester Scott arrived on French soil, the French army repulsed a...2018-06-1702 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 51 [May 23, 1918]"Please write and tell Cleo Good Bye for me...Well Boss, all I can say is, Good Bye and Good Luck..."
In his thirty-sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he weighs 172 pounds. Dutch is in good spirits and nearly as heavy as Les. The boys are in good spirits. He sends best regards to every one of his friends, to Minnie and Jim, to Dad, and to Cleo [link to Cleo Episode]. It's clear that Les...2018-05-2203 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 50 [May 19, 1918]"We han't allowed to write any military information anymore, and you see a fellow hasn't got much to write"
In his fifteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated May 19, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's still in Battery F but doesn't know for how much longer. He's drilling a great deal but he can't talk about the military anymore. He had his picture taken and he'll send one home. That's about it!
Elsewhere on the same day, German planes raided London and bombed British hospitals outside the war zone...2018-05-1902 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 49 [May 18, 1918]"What has become of Cleo?"
In his thirty-fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's done some excellent firing at rifle practice, hitting four bulls eyes from 100 yards left-handed. Then he got seven out of ten hits right-handed. They have to shoot different distances from different positions. He shoulder was sore the next day. He got 18 out of 60 total shots in the bullseye. Les is unsure if he'll get that furlough. Les now has a helper who...2018-05-1705 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 48 [May 12, 1918]"I am going to send some money home before long. Maybe you can use it now to buy cows with. I only have two more months to pay my liberty bonds out in..."
In his thirty-fourth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's been busy packing mule harnesses and drilling. He's qualified on gas mask school. He refers to Minnie's "new separator" [probably a cream separator, a common tool on dairy farms]. He says he'll be sending...2018-05-1204 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 47 [May 6, 1918]"P.S. Boss don't you worry while me and Less is gone, for we will be back in about a year from now. Ha Ha!"
In his fourteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated May 6, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's as well as ever and having a good time eight miles from Camp Lee on military police duty. They are guarding an electrical power plant, a waterworks, and a bridge across the Appomattox River. It's a dandy place to fish. The plant supplies electricity and water for Camp...2018-05-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 46 [April 26, 1918]"I was at the remount station yesterday and helped bring back 26 more mules. There were quite a few hit their meat house against mother earth before we got back..."
In his thirty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says he's always glad to get mail from home. It's been seven months since he left West Virginia. Les is sorry to hear that Jim [Riggle] got hurt riding his horse. The army would teach him to ride. He brought 26...2018-04-2604 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 45 [April 22, 1918]"This surely is going to be the longest war we ever had. It surely has been some bloody fighting but I think the Germans is getting licked every day..."
In his thirteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated April 22, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's been at Camp Lee for seven months yesterday, and it feels like he might never leave. He thought sure he'd be in France by now. He was at the supply company with Tib Meriner to see Les [Lester Scott] and hear some music. L...2018-04-2005 min
They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!TMBDOS! Episode 119: ”The Fast and the Furious” (1955), ”Five Guns West” (1955) & ”Written on the Wind” (1956).
Lee and Daniel are back for a special episode of TMBDOS!. This time out they take a look at three films of the recently departed actress Mary Dorothy Maloney (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018), known best as Dorothy Malone. This is not a detailed look at her entire lengthy career, but more of a fan discovery for the hosts, as they watch two films she did when no longer under contract by the big studios. Those being the Roger Corman-produced "The Fast and Furious" (1955), and the first film Corman directed, "Five Guns West" (1955). After that they look at the film th...2018-04-171h 38
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 44 [April 16, 1918]"You don't need to be afraid of Jim being drafted. He will never haft to come. You will see that. There will not be many farm boys taken until winter..."
In his thirty-second letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, says they had some short-lived April snow in Virginia. He ran into Bill Wallace. Jess Hewitt is dead, killed in France or on his way home. Les never hears from Cleo anymore [his girlfriend back home]. He wonders where...2018-04-1504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 43 [April 7, 1918]"I think the Germans is getting about all the fighting they want now. They surely have lost a lot of men since the big battle began..."
In his twelfth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated April 7, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he is at Dutch Gap near the Appomattox Court House Civil War battlefield [see Lester Scott's description in episode 42: https://bit.ly/2GLK5Qa], training at the firing range. This would have been about 53 years to the day since the Civil War battle of April 8-9, 1865. He is ha...2018-04-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 40 [March 20, 1918]"There was 2000 Negro [troops] went past this regiment this morning bound for France..."
In his eleventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated March 20, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that it's so hot, he's switching to his "summer underwear." Dutch has a new job washing dishes at the officer's mess for $10.50 per week (plus a $3.50 tip from the officers and some "dandy eats"). Three men and a cook work to feed 13 officers. The battalion now has 33 horses and at least 75 more are expected. "It surely take lots of horses for hors...2018-03-1904 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 38 [March 10, 1918]"I want to come home either well, or if I get killed, I would just as soon be planted in France..."
In his tenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated March 10, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that they are losing their captain, probably because he is being sent overseas. Just as Les Scott reported the day before (see podcast 37), Dutch believes they will keep the mules and not be motorized (with trucks). They'll be heading to the artillery range on the James River. Dutch is looking forward to it. His b...2018-03-1004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 36 [March 6, 1918]"I would like for you to hear the firing we have here. Some are three inch and some machine guns. They make some noise, believe me. The shells weigh 16 lbs, so you can imagine what they are like..."
In his twenty-seventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes during a thunderstorm. He's finally gotten a letter from Cleo (his girlfriend). She wanted her "sovallier" [Cleo may have been asking for the return of a lavaliere, a piece of...2018-03-0303 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 34 [February 24, 1918]"I got a gold inlay put in my front tooth. Cost me $5.00. I am going to get the rest fixed in town. The dentists [at Camp Lee] don’t suit me..."
In his twenty-fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that it's "warm as summer." He took a trip in the country with four other soldiers on some mules. Two "got throwed off" but were uninjured. He paid $5.00 for a gold inlay in his front tooth. He'll ge...2018-02-2404 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 33 [February 23, 1918]"I would like to be in one battle before [the war] is over any way. For all i know, I might be in several of them before it is over...."
In his ninth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated February 23, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he's just starting to feel like he did before he left [apparently to go home for a visit]. The weather is like spring and he hasn't drilled a bit since returning. Les [our second letter writer] is out of the hospital and doing we...2018-02-2204 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 32 [February 11, 1918]"Cleo is trying to apologize now but that don't go with me. I would like for you to see the letters she wrote. They remind me of the notes the Kaiser used to [send] to the president..."
In his twenty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's out of the hospital, feels fine, weighs the same, has lots of friends in camp, and probably won't be coming home. A five-day furlough just isn't enough time. He...2018-02-1004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 31 [February 5, 1918]"I wish now I had enlisted in the Calvary. I would like it better. I like to be with horses. I am tired of seeing mules..."
In his twenty-third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he might not visit after all as he hates the idea of such a long trip for only two days at home. Despite being hospitalized for many days, Les claims he's never really been sick. Yet the little field hospital now...2018-02-0507 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 30 [February 1, 1918]"I have been saying all the time that this summer will end it for the working class over their and the socialists are raising the devil now. Anyone would know they are nearly starving to death..."
In his twenty-second letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that his mumps are gone and he's feeling fine. He's gotten a letter from his girlfriend, Cleo, and it seems they've had a falling out of sorts. Cleo is apparently also upset...2018-02-0106 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 29 [January 30, 1918]"Well Abe it look like they will haft to do something pretty soon over in Germany. The way the people is doing there, I think the war will close in 2 or 3 month..."
In his eighth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated January 30, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that Les (PFC Lester Scott) is in the hospital with the mumps, like a lot of other boys in camp. He says they are practicing on the "big guns," which "do roar when they go off." Though it's raining "like the devil,"...2018-01-3004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 28 [January 24, 1918]"I never saw as many mumps and measles...I will venture to say that there is one fourth of the boys in camp with mumps and measles..."
In his twenty-first letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he feels fine "with the exception of a big jaw." He's in the convalescent field hospital with the dreaded but predicted mumps now, and signs the letter "from Fat Face." He notes that the mumps are doing what the measles...2018-01-2205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 27 [January 23, 1918]"I have been having some pretty hard luck..."
In his twentieth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he is "taking the mumps" and his "jaw is swelled some." He fears a long hospital stay (18 days for mumps) will ruin yet another attempt to visit home. Even the ever-optimistic Les has to admit he's been the victim of some "hard luck," but he still sees the silver lining in that if he has mumps now, he won't...2018-01-2203 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 26 [January 19, 1918]"There are big bets up here now that we will never go over. Some think [the war] is over now. Some think it will over in two months. Others think will last two years. Judge for yourself is the way I do..."
In his nineteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's pretty much given up on getting to come home until maybe the spring when the farm boys get leave to help with the crops...2018-01-1903 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 25 [January 9, 1918]"Don't look for me until you see me coming. I will get a car to bring me out. I may be out at any time..."
In his eighteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's sorry he asked Minnie to meet him as his planned furlough to Wheeling has once again been canceled. He's going to try to come home with Dutch [our second letter writer, Charles Riggle]. He's afraid he might be getting the mumps...2018-01-0703 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 24 [January 6, 1918]"I don't know what time I will get to Wheeling. The trains have been so late..."
In his seventeenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he's just gotten out of the hospital after his bout with measles. He's feeling better and is eager to get to Wheeling for a two day visit. The weather has been "fierce" in Virginia, so he assumes it's worse in Wheeling, and he's not sure a "machine" [automobile] will be able...2018-01-0603 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 23 [January 2, 1918]"I say [Germany] ought to get a good whipping before it is over. If they would make peace with her now she would prepare up again. Go back in the war stronger than ever..."
In his sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated January 2, 1918, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that he is recovering from a mild case of the measles. He notes that Less [our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott] is now in the hospital with the same ailment. Dutch regrets missing Christmas at home, but says they had...2018-01-0205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 22 [January 1, 1918]"Believe me we got some fine looking nurses here. One looks just like Cleo. I wouldn’t mind staying here for awhile."
In his sixteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, on base hospital stationary, that he's in the hospital with the German measles, but is doing fine. He plans to come home as soon as he's out. He wants to make sure his girlfriend Cleo is there when he arrives. Like Dutch [Scott's brother-in-law and our se...2017-12-3004 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 20 [December 23, 1917]"The Coast Artillery will never go across the pond. They may never see a battle unless the Germans come across an they hant much danger of them doing that..."
In his sixth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated December 23, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that his name was drawn 104th for furlough, so it will be a good while before he gets to come home -- probably February. He'd like to come home with Less [our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott] but thinks that won't be possible. He says...2017-12-2205 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 19 [December 20, 1917]"The doctor asked me what I was before I came to the army a preacher or a prize fighter... I told him I was nothing but a common farmer. I weigh 188 now so you know I would look like a preacher..."
In his Fourteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he will not be home for Christmas but expects to visit for five days after New Year's. Christmas furloughs are being determined by a random drawing, b...2017-12-1903 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 18 [December 15, 1917]"If one deserts in time of war the punishment is death, so I guess I will not try it..."
In his thirteenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he won't be coming home for Christmas because the Secretary of War won't allow it. Secretary Newton D. Baker issued a directive December 11 instructing divisional commanders at national army and national guard camps to restrict Christmas furloughs due to the harmful effect a general leave would have on c...2017-12-1304 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 17 [December 7, 1917]"There are about 6000 Negro troops here and you never saw a lively bunch of fellows as they are. There are some dandy singers among them..."
In his fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated December 7, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle that Charles and his brother-in-law "Less" (our second letter writer, Wagoner Lester Scott), have applied for Christmas furloughs. Charles talks about hunting rabbits, fox, and raccoon and asks about the corn, potato, and apple crops back home. He still thinks he won't have to go to France because the Germ...2017-12-0705 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 16 [December 4, 1917]"Well I will see you Christmas for sure...I would not of come but I knew you would have a conniption fit if I didn’t."
In his twelfth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he expects to be home for Christmas for three or four days. He wants the visit to be a surprise but he wants to make sure that his best girl, Minnie's friend Cleo, will be there. He's glad he's not one of...2017-12-0403 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 15 [November 29, 1917]"Believe me we have some bad mules here. We have one we call dynamite nitro glycerin. It takes four or five men to harness him..."
In his eleventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes wistfully (on Thanksgiving Day, 1917) about hearing the "hounds running and the rabbit hunters shooting," an activity he himself engaged in the prior Thanksgiving. He writes about having turkey, pumpkin pie, fruit cake, oysters, oranges and even a five-cent cigar. He says he'll be...2017-11-2904 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 14 [November 25, 1917]"You wanted to know what I was going to do Thanksgiving. I am going to get my teeth fixed. I got one pulled. I only have two to fix."
In his tenth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes that he still isn't sure if he'll get furlough a few days later for Thanksgiving (November 29 in 1917). If he doesn't make it home, he plans to get his teeth fixed for the holiday. He only has two to fix...2017-11-2404 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 13 [November 24, 1917]"Guarding is the only thing i don't like in the army. I tell you a fellow get lonesome tramping the post."
In his fourth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated November 24, 1917, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle, a WWI soldier from Wheeling, WV, tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle, about how several infantry men (including a Wheeling friend named Walter Toland) were moved to a new barracks, giving Dutch and brother-in-law Lester Scott (our other letter writing soldier) more room. Dutch notes that it has snowed and is cold for the first time since he's been in Virginia. He talks about his disd...2017-11-2204 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 12 [November 18, 1917]"I will wait and see if I have to go to France but I have begin to think I will never get to go over..."
In his ninth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes about his dinner of fresh pork and tomato catsup, how hot it remains in Virginia, his mule driving prowess, the insurance he plans to purchase in case "anything should happen," how he has quit smoking cigarettes in favor of his pipe, and how...2017-11-1504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 11 [November 16, 1917]In his eighth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes about how he hopes to be home for Christmas, how he is driving two pairs of mules, a fellow mule driver from West Liberty named Calvin Davis, how fine the weather has been, and a few other odds and ends about everyday life at camp.
A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many...2017-11-1403 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 10 [November 5, 1917]"If you could see this training camp you would not think Germany would last long..."
In his seventh letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, writes, rather humorously, about his adventures in guard duty, including encounters with a soldier who refused to wear his uniform and another who was inebriated. Lester is happy to note that the "mule skinners" finally have their mules and will be able to start driving them. He talks about sending pictures home of the...2017-11-0304 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 9 [November 2, 1917]For content, PFC Charles “Dutch” Riggle’s third letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, dated November 2, 1917, is one of the best in this series. In it, he tells his brother James “Abe” Riggle, about how training camp has made him bigger and stronger and how it has changed their brother-in-law Lester into a “brute of a man.” Dutch expresses his concerns about having to go to France now that the "Germans are going after the Italians." Interestingly, Dutch comments on the 7,000 black soldiers that have recently arrived in camp. Some of them are singers. Dutch has been shoeing mules (brother-in-law Lester is a mu...2017-11-0105 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 7 [October 29, 1917]In his fifth letter home from Camp Lee, Virginia, to his sister Minnie Riggle, US Army Wagoner (mule team driver) Lester Scott, a World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, discusses his first five weeks at Camp Lee. Topics include how much he enjoys driving mules (he's been given a steady job hauling supplies for $3 per month), how taking care of the mules reminds him of caring for his colts back home, an early snowfall in the Valley, Lester’s painful boxing match with Charles Lewis from Elm Grove, the postcards he sent home, and the “moving pictures” he’s lookin...2017-10-2804 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 6 [October 21, 1917]In his fourth letter home from Camp Lee to his sister Minnie Riggle, Lester Scott describes, somewhat boastfully, the details of his rather filling dinner, his eagerness to be sent to France to the war, and his prowess at guard duty. While the other men are homesick, Lester declares himself "very well contented."
A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue...2017-10-2005 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 4 [October 8, 1917]A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. This is his letter home from Camp Lee, September 30, 1917.
Digital scans and a transcript of Lester Scott's September 24, 1917 letter can be viewed at: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/camp-lee-great-war-october-8-1917-podcast
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"From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brou...2017-10-0504 min
From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles RiggleFrom Camp Lee to the Great War: Episode 3 [September 30, 1917]A World War I soldier from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott was drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia, where so many Wheeling draftees and volunteers were trained. Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. This is his letter home from Camp Lee, September 30, 1917.
Digital scans and a transcript of Lester Scott's September 30, 1917 letter can be viewed at: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/camp-lee-great-war-september-30-1917-podcast
Credits:
"From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brou...2017-09-2803 min