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History DispatchesThe Teddy BearTeddy bears are cute and cuddly. Children cling to them for comfort. They have inspired countless books and stories and songs. They are the backbone of a $12 billion industry. Most of us probably know the Teddy Bear is named after a beloved US President - but beyond that - what do we really know? This is the story of the Teddy Bear.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy...
2025-05-2917 min
The Explorers PodcastSidi Mubarak Bombay - From History DispatchesThis is an ad-free, bonus episode from History Dispatches. Sidi Mubarak Bombay grew up a slave - taken from his home in Africa to India. But that didn't stop him from being one of the most accomplished explorers and travelers of Central Africa. Over a period of 20 years, Bombay traveled with some of the most famous African explorers, including Richard Francis Burton, Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingston, and Richard Speke. This a look at his extraordinary his life.This episode does not replace the regular schedule of Explorers Podcast episodes. A new regular episode...
2025-04-1418 min
The Explorers PodcastDrake's Brass Plate - Relic or Hoax? From History DispatchesThis is an Episode from History Dispatches, a new daily history show hosted by Explorers Podcast creator Matt Breen and his son, McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. The show offers short, fun and easily digestible bits of history goodness. History Dispatches comes out every weekday.Drake's Brass Plate - Relic or Hoax?In 1933, a small brass plate was discovered near San Francisco - not far from where famed English privateer Francis Drake had supposedly landed back in 1579. It fit the description of a...
2025-03-2318 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#66 Matt Giteau | Goal Kicking: Insights from Rugby Legends like Johnny Wilkinson | Mental Game, Techniques, and Lessons LearnedMatt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player known for his versatility. Currently playing for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby, Giteau excels as a utility back, primarily in the inside centre and fly-half positions. Debuting for the Wallabies in 2002, Giteau was nominated for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year in 2004. He has played in 104 Super Rugby matches and earned 103 test caps for Australia. His return to the national team, after a break, was facilitated by "Giteau's Law," highlighting his enduring impact on Australian rugby. In this ch...
2024-06-2556 min
Curious WorldviewMatt Breen | Behind The Scenes With The Creator Of The Explorers Podcast✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/explorers-podcast/#157 - Matt Breen is host of the Explorers Podcast, which focuses on the great explorers and adventurers of history.I think I’m right in asserting that this is unlike you will have heard Matt before. He hasn’t done a dedicated long form podcast elsewhere, and so this exploration into the history of the show and how his worldview has been shaped by the explorers he studies is all new material. And so we go behind the scenes of The Explorers Podcast, the ea...
2023-11-211h 54
The Eternal OptimistLeading with Empathy Opening Doors in Relationships with Justin BreenJustin Breen a seasoned entrepreneur, and visionary, dives into the intricate balance of maintaining global collaborative ventures while ensuring loved ones are not left in the periphery. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore the transformative power of empathy in leadership, the profound impact of personal loss, and the unyielding spirit of an entrepreneur navigating through crises. The dialogue unwraps the layers of being an "includer" and how seeking to understand before being understood can be a pivotal bridge in relationships and business. Engage with us as we traverse through themes of mindset, opportunity, and the subtle art of staying perpetually...
2023-10-1045 min
The Explorers PodcastMatt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 3 - InterviewIn the final part of our series on Matt Rutherford, I conducted an extensive interview with the man - talking about his voyage, his life since the circumnavigation, and much, much more.Ocean Research Project: https://www.oceanresearchproject.org/Single-Handed Sailing Podcast: https://singlehandedsailing.libsyn.com/Solo the Americas: https://solotheamericas.com/The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2023-03-012h 27The Explorers PodcastMatt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 2Matt Rutherford sails his 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan - south. There, he rounds the Cape Horn and heads home - dealing with storms, broken ribs, a near collision with a freighter, plus a boat that was slowly sinking.https://solotheamericas.com/http://www.oceanresearchproject.org/The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comInterested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-1334 minThe Explorers PodcastMatt Rutherford and the first solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the Americas - Part 1In 2011, Matt Rutherford set out to become the first person to ever sail around the Americas. He had a 40-year old, 27-foot long sailboat - the St. Brendan. As this was a solo voyage, he was alone. And as this was nonstop, he could not put into port, drop anchor, connect himself to another vessel, or beach the boat. In part 1, we look at Rutherford's trouble youth, the preparations for his voyage, and take him through the most difficult part of his voyage - the Northwest Passage.The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network...
2023-02-0634 min
Bearded, Wholesome, & All Things Baltimore3.21 Timothy BreenSend us a textThis episode is a pretty special one, to me at least. With the 2022/2023 school year about to start, I had the chance to sit down for another conversation with one of my mentors and Mount St. Joseph legend Timothy Breen. If anyone can recall, Mr. Breen was my third guest ever on BWATB. He is starting his 27th and final year at The Mount. This is an episode filled with memories, reflection, gratitude, and a few laughs. Mr. Breen is one of my favorite people from school. I want to take a minute...
2022-08-201h 13
The Farzy Show with Marc FarzettaMatt Breen: 2022 Phillies, Schwarber Debut | James Harden, Joel Embiid lead Sixers Win | Thursday, March 24th, 2022Matt Breen from the The Philadelphia Inquirer joins Farzy to talk all things Phillies, including his latest article on the shift, or the banning of it! The Phillies beat the Blue Jays in another exhibition game, but yesterday was all about Kyle Schwarber's first at bats in a Phillies jersey! Harper and Realmuto look like they're already swinging hot bats! Nick Castellanos had his introductory press conference as a Phillie, and it COULD NOT have gone better, in terms of endearing himself to the Phan base. The 76ers managed to hold on against a Lakers team that is all LeBron...
2022-03-241h 14
Angel Invest BostonMatt Breen, Founder - Rahoo Baby 2 - Bringing child development science to consumers via productsWhy Sal's Bullish on Angel-Scale Biotech: Learn More Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish & Richardson Founder Matt Breen of Rahoo Baby is back to update us on the progress of the company and on their new product, Walk Block. This startup is building a brand around helping parents support the cognitive development of their babies. Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Matt Breen, Co-founder of Rahoo Baby “...scarcity of information that parents should have about how to positively impact their child's early development...” “...only about 6% of families actually tap in...
2022-01-1938 min
The Farzy Show with Marc FarzettaMatt Breen joins The Farzy Show with Marc Farzetta | Monday, August 23rd, 2021August 23rd, 2021: Matt Breen joins The Farzy ShowThe Farzy Show with Marc Farzetta - Matt Breen joins the Farzy Show via the Rothman Ortho Guest Line! Sky Motor Cars brings you everything you should know on the Morning Rush. Steak and Main help us check in on all the happenings on Social Media, and DraftKings presents, Marc's Best Bets.60 minutes of Philly sports starts NOW! Make sure to tune in EVERY Monday - Friday as Marc brings you a fresh hour show!Make sure to follow on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/farzyshowThank you t...
2021-08-231h 01The Farzy Show with Marc FarzettaMatt Breen AND Marc Jackson join The Farzy Show with Marc Farzetta | Friday, July 2nd, 2021July 2nd, 2021: Matt Breen AND Marc Jackson join The Farzy Show!The Farzy Show with Marc Farzetta - Matt Breen AND Marc Jackson join Marc on the Rothman Orthopaedic Guest Line! Sky Motor Cars brings you everything you should know on the Morning Rush. Steak and Main help us check in on all the happenings on Social Media, and DraftKings presents, Marc's Best Bets.60 minutes of Philly sports starts NOW! Make sure to tune in EVERY Monday - Friday as Marc brings you a fresh hour show!Make sure to follow on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/f...
2021-07-021h 08
Angel Invest BostonMatt Breen, Founder - Rahoo Baby - A startup helping parents support their baby's developmentJoin Sal Daher's Investment Syndicate: Click to Join The hardships faced by parents of babies with developmental problems led Matt Breen and his co-founder / fiancée, Erica Costa, both pediatric occupational therapists, to start Rahoo Baby to make it easier for parents to support their baby’s development.Their first product is now at buybuy BABY and Target. A fun chat with a down-to earth founder. Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Matt Breen, Founder of Rahoo Baby “…how acutely aware parents have become about how important brain development is from birth to three years old…” “…something's hap...
2021-02-0347 min
Mike And Matt At The MoviesEpisode Seven - Paul Breen | Bear | HYST?Mike and Matt are joined by friend of the show, fellow podcaster and leading man - Paul Breen. Paul joins us to discuss his role in the feature film, Bear (available now on Amazon Prime) as well as his love of lists and his own movie podcast Have You Scene This? Paul helps us review the amazing BABYTEETH which Tristian recommended for us in Episode 5 and also offers up some unpopular opinions and leaves us a new recommendation for our next episode
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2021-01-241h 17
Bearded, Wholesome, & All Things Baltimore3. Mr. Timothy BreenSend us a textBWATB Episode 3 features Mr. Timothy Breen- a Theology teacher of 25 years at Mount St. Joseph High School. We dive into the life and teaching career of Mr. Breen and what inspired his 10 year military service before venturing into the world of education in Baltimore City. Mr. Breen elaborates on his dedicated service to The Mount and what it has meant to him for over 2 decades. Get a first hand account of what its like teaching during a national pandemic! Enjoy!
2021-01-0852 minThe Explorers PodcastMarco Polo - Part 2 - The Silk RoadMarco Polo and his family travel the Silk Road to reach the court of the legendary Kublai Khan.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/marco-polo/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/map3.pngPeople and Places
Marco Polo – Venetian merchant and explorer
Niccolò Polo – Father of Marco Polo
Maffeo Polo – Brother of Niccolò, uncle of Marco
Kublai Khan – Emperor of the Mongol Empire
Khanbaliq – Capital of Mongol Empire (modern-day Beijing)
Hormuz – Port at entrance of Persian Gulf
Badakshan – City on Silk Road located in modern-day Uzbekistan
Khotan – City in western China (today called Hotan)
Shazhou – City on...
2020-09-2832 min
Church: UnchartedMatt Birch // youth clubs, ministry filters, missional discipleship & the book thiefEpisode 7 of season 2, a conversation with youth pastor Matt Birch on his journey towards small-scale missional youth ministry. Building a Discipleship Culture (Mike Breen & 3DM) https://www.amazon.com.au/Building-Discipling-Culture-Mike-Breen/dp/069286234X Connect with Matt Birch https://www.rockingham.org.au/connect/youth.htmlmatt@rockingham.org.au Connect with Matt https://www.facebook.com/mpschubert https://www.rmlc.org.au/ matthew.schubert@lca.org.auSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/churchuncharted)
2020-09-1141 minThe Explorers PodcastMarco Polo - Part 1In part 1 of our series, we first take a look at the journey of Marco's father and uncle, Niccolò and Maffeo Polo, who traveled to China and met the great Kublai Khan. We then follow the Polo family as they prepare for a return mission into the heart of the Mongol Empire.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/marco-polo/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/polo-map1a.pngPeople and PlacesMarco Polo - Venetian merchant and explorerNiccolò Polo - Father of...
2020-09-1025 minThe Explorers PodcastPierre Savorgnan de Brazza and the Exploration of Central Africa – Part 4/4 - Administrator and InvestigatorIn the conclusion of our series, Brazza spends more than a decade as an administrator in Africa. He will then return to the Congo one final time, in 1905, to investigate the accusations of abuses against the native peoples.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/brazza/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/ogowe5.pngPeople and Places
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza - Born in Italy, but educated in France. Would join the French navy, and become interested in exploring Africa.
Ogowe River (often spelled Ogooué or Ogoway) - River in central Africa that Brazza would e...
2020-09-0145 minThe Explorers PodcastPierre Savorgnan de Brazza and the Exploration of Central Africa – Part 3/4 – The CongoIn part 3 of our series, Brazza returns to Africa, where he will establish two outposts, including one on the Congo River. In the process, he will thwart many of the plans of King Leopold II of Belgium, who wants to make the entire Congo basin his own personal colony.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/brazza/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/ogowe5.pngPeople and Places
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza - Born in Italy, but educated in France. Would join the French navy, and become interested in exploring Africa.
Ogowe River (often spelled...
2020-08-1433 minThe Explorers PodcastPierre Savorgnan de Brazza and the Exploration of Central Africa - Part 2/4 - The Father of SlavesIn part 2 of our series, Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza conducts his first African expedition up the Ogowe River.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/brazza/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/ogowe3.pngPeople and Places
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza - Born in Italy, but educated in France. Would join the French navy, and become interested in exploring Africa.
Ogowe River (often spelled Ogooué or Ogoway) - River in central Africa that Brazza would explore.
Noël Ballay - Doctor on Brazza's fi...
2020-08-0436 minThe Explorers PodcastPierre Savorgnan de Brazza and the Exploration of Central Africa - Part 1/4In the first part of our series on Italian-born Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, we take a look at the world of Central Africa circa 1875, including the institution of slavery, and scramble by European powers to explore - and claim the continent. Brazza goes from the son of an Italian noble family, to being an officer in the French navy. He will then prepare to lead an expedition into the African interior - at the age of only 23.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/brazza/Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/ogowe1.pngPeople and Places
2020-07-2729 minThe Explorers PodcastBecome a Patron of the Explorers PodcastPatreon site: https://www.patreon.com/explorerspodcast
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2020-07-1702 minThe Explorers PodcastXu Fu and the Exploration of JapanIn 219 BCE, Xu Fu, a Chinese explorer and alchemist, would set out in search of the elixir of life for Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Instead, legend says he discovered Japan - and maybe even became the island's first emperor.Website: https://explorerspodcast.com/xu-fu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/explorerspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorerspod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-1216 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition – Part 8 – The Fate of John King and the Legacy of the VEEIn the final super-sized episode (part 8) of the Burke and Wills Expedition, we take a look at the fate of John King – the last unaccounted for member of the VEE. We then cover the aftermath of the expedition, and look at the legacy of Burke and Wills and Victorian Exploring Expedition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-0657 min
Map CornerMC-14 Matt Breen from the Explorers podcastMatt Breen is the host from the Explorers podcast, he talks to us about the men from the age of discovery. We also have an audio postcard from Ken McDonald and the Map Corner Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-061h 00
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 7 - The Mount Hopeless GambleIn Part 7 of our series, Burke, Wills and King make a desperate stab at making for Mount Hopeless. While much closer than Menindee, the three men do not know the way or have accurate directions. Meanwhile, Wright and Brahe meet up, and make for the depot at Cooper's Creek. In Melbourne, the calls for a search party grown louder and louder with each passing week.People and Places
Robert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE)
William Wills – British surveyor and astronomer. 2nd-in-command of the expedition.
Victoria Exploring Expedition (VEE) – The official name of the ex...
2020-06-2334 min
Fuel CapAn Inclusive Outlook on Car Culture with Matt BreenTonight we sit down with Matt Breen to talk about the local car scene and our current builds. Check out Matt and his GTI on Instagram: @cottoncandymk6 Follow @streetbreednj @speed_gravity @weoutboyz on IG Buy Ethanol Feed merch: https://ethanolfeed.com/merch Check out our blog: https://ethanolfeed.com Follow us on Instagram: @ethanol.feed Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2BaJIQJ--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fuelcap/support
2020-06-1757 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 6 - The ReturnIn part 6 of our series, Robert Burke and his comrades begin their journey from the northern coast of Australia to the depot at Cooper's Creek. They are low on supplies and their health is waning. Meanwhile, William Wright struggles to get the needed supplies to depot, where the health of William Brahe and his men is deteriorating.People and Places
Robert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE)
William Wills – British surveyor and astronomer. 2nd-in-command of the expedition.
Victoria Exploring Expedition (VEE) – The official name of the expedition led by Robert Burke to cross the...
2020-06-1529 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMatt Toomua | Rugby World Cup 2019 As A Wallaby & Exploiting Micro Skills To Become World ClassIn this episode, we go deep with Australian Wallaby utility back Matt Toomua. Toomua is an Australian rugby union player who has played over 35 times for Australia since 2013. He plays for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby and his usual position is at fly-half or 2nd-five. He has previously played for the Brumbies and for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. In this episode we cover: The business of rugby and Toomua's representation of Union players in the restructuring of Australian Rugby His attention to detail and how these micro-skills amplify your overall in-game pe...
2020-06-101h 17
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 5 - Across AustraliaIn part 5 of our series Robert Burke and William Wills lead a small contingent of men into the outback of Australia in an attempt to reach reach the north coast - and in the process become the first men to cross the continent.People and Places
Robert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE)
William Wills – British surveyor and astronomer. 2nd-in-command of the expedition.
Victoria Exploring Expedition (VEE) – The official name of the expedition led by Robert Burke to cross the Australian continent.
John McDouall Stuart – Scottish explorer who was the chief competitor with the V...
2020-06-0432 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 4 - Cooper's CreekIn part 4 of our series, Burke and Wills travel north to Cooper's Creek, where they establish a supply depot. Burke will spend a month scouting the area to the north, before finally departing for the north coast in mid-December. At Menindee, William Wright waits for money to buy more horses so he can haul all the supplies to Burke's new camp. Meanwhile, a policeman, Trooper Myles Lyons, strikes out for Cooper's Creek carrying dispatches for Burke.People and Places
Robert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE)
Will...
2020-05-2542 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 3 - MenindeeIn part 3 of our series, the Victorian Exploring Expedition travels from Melbourne to the frontier outpost of Menindee on the Darling River. Along the way, the VEE will undergo a transformation as many key members will be fired (or resign), and others will join the company. Meanwhile, Robert Burke must dodge an arrest notice, criticism and his own ego to move the VEE forward.Map: https://explorerspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/map2-1.pngPeople and Places
Robert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Exped...
2020-05-1336 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 2 - Preparation and DepartureIn part 2 of our series, Robert Burke and the Exploration Committee hire men for the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE), including William Wills - who will serve the expedition's surveyor, meteorologist, and astronomer. The VEE, consisting of 19 men, 26 camels, 23 horse, six wagons, and 200 tons of supplies, then prepares to depart Melbourne in August of 1860. The goal is to be the first men to cross the Australian continent.Key People and PlacesRobert O’Hara Burke – Leader of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE).George Landells – Horse trader who brought 25 camels to Australia, and second-in-command of the VE...
2020-05-0431 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Burke and Wills Expedition - Part 1 - Australia, the Royal Society of Victoria and Robert BurkeThe first episode in the Burke and Wills Expedition series provides background to the endeavor - which was an expedition to cross Australia in 1860-61. We are introduced to the organizers of the expedition - Royal Society of Victoria - and its eventual leader, Robert Burke.Key people and places
Robert Burke - Irish police superintendent from Castlemaine. Will be named leader of the expedition.
Royal Society of Victoria - aka The Society. Scientific society based in Melbourne. They will organize the expedition.
Exploration Committee - The committee of the Society which oversaw the Burke and...
2020-04-2736 min
The Explorers PodcastHanno the NavigatorBetween 400-600 BCE, Hanno the Navigator of Carthage, conducted an epic voyage down the west coast of Africa - sailing more than 4,000 miles - reaching all the way to modern-day Gabon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-1326 min
Crossed Up: A Phillies PodcastLooking Ahead with the Inquirer's Matt BreenAnthony and Bob offer their thoughts on watching classic games to scratch the baseball itch before the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Breen joins Bob to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on sports media and covering the team and what it could possibly mean for the 2020 season. Other topics include Joe Girardi's impact, the transition from Gabe Kapler, and the J.T. Realmuto contract extension. Anthony and Bob react to Bob's interview with Breen and discuss what a shortened season could mean for on-field play.Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS...
2020-04-101h 20
The Explorers PodcastVladimir Atlasov and the Exploration of KamchatkaIn this episode, Cossack Vladimir Atlasov explores the Kamchatka Peninsula in the late 1690s - claiming it for the Russian Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-0630 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico – Part 8Series wrap up. We look at the aftermath of the siege of Tenochtitlan. We also cover the rest of Cortés' life, and the lives of some of the key players in our series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-2935 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico – Part 7In part 7 of our series on Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico, the Spanish and their allies converge on the Valley of Mexico and begin the siege of Tenochtitlan - which will signal the end of the Aztec Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-2234 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico – Part 6In the wake of his defeat at Tenochtitlan, Cortés must fend off the Aztecs at the Battle of Otumba. He must then consolidate his forces, and plot his return to the Valley of Mexico - even while small pox ravages the empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-1530 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico – Part 5In Part 5 in our series on Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico, Cortés must deal with threats from the recently arrived Panfilo de Narvaez, and an uprising in Tenochtitlan. Things will end with the La Noche Triste - the Night of Sorrows (hint: that's won't end well for the Spanish). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-0832 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico - Part 4In part 4 of our series on Hernán Cortés, the Spanish march into Tenochtitlan - the Aztec capital. In doing so, he will come face-to-face with the legendary Montezuma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2831 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico - Part 3In part three of our series on Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, the Spanish march west, encountering resistance from the independent Tlaxcalan people, as well as confronting possible treachery in the city of Cholula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-1032 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico - Part 2Hernán Cortés forges an alliance with a discontented people, and establishes the first European settlement in New Spain - Vera Cruz. Also, he encounters the first emissaries of the Aztec Empire, who offer the Spanish a large bribe to leave their lands. Instead, Cortés becomes determined to travel to the heart of the Aztec Empire - Tenochtitlan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-2737 min
The Explorers PodcastHernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico - Part 1Hernán Cortés leads an army to Mexico to seek out the sophisticated lands to the west. The Spanish will find something they never imagined - the Aztec Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-0834 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Lost Franklin Expedition - Part 2The Franklin Expedition disappears in the Canadian Arctic while trying to find the Northwest Passage. Part 2 in our series examines the tragic fate of Franklin, his men and their ships - and the 170+ years of searching for clues to the expedition's ultimate end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-12-0841 min
The Explorers PodcastThe Lost Franklin Expedition - Part 1In 1845, Sir John Franklin leads two ships into the Arctic in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. The ships and crew were the finest England had to offer, however, after heading into Lancaster Sound - the entrance to the Passage - neither ship would be seen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-2429 minThe Explorers PodcastApollo 11 - The Moon Landing - Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz AldrinAstronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin set off in Apollo 11 for the first lunar landing in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-1128 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 6 - The Spanish Armada and Final YearsThe final episode in our series on Francis Drake covers the years of 1581-1595, as Drake leads the fight against Spain, including Singeing the King of Spain's Beard, and the Spanish Armada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-2849 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 5 - Across the Pacific and HomeFrancis Drake and Golden Hind head across the Pacific to the Spice Islands, before rounding the tip of Africa and returning to England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-09-0430 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 4 - War in the PacificIn part 4 in our series, Francis Drake will lead his fleet into the Strait of Magellan. After surviving more than 50 days of storms, he will then proceed to attack Spanish shipping on the western coast of the Americas - capturing the greatest prize in English history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-07-2429 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 3 - The Journey Around the World BeginsIn 1576, Francis Drake begins his circumnavigation of the globe. In this episode, Drake organizes his fleet, and then heads to the Strait of Magellan. However, he must deal with a potentially mutinous foe who could derail the entire expedition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-06-2036 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 2 - Terror of the Spanish MainFrancis Drake conducts three expeditions to the Caribbean, becoming the most hated main the Spanish Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-06-0648 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancis Drake - Part 1 - The Early YearsEnglish explorer, privateer and captain Francis Drake comes of age in 16th century England. This episode talks about Drake's younger years, and details the voyages he made to Africa and the Caribbean in the 1560s - including his first command - and culminates in the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa in 1568. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-1740 min
The Explorers PodcastDiogo Cão and the Exploration of West AfricaPortuguese explorer Diogo Cão travels down the coast of west Africa in the 1480s, becoming the first European to discover the Congo River, and setting the stage for others to round the tip of the continent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-0132 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 8The Lewis and Clark Expedition is complete, so let's take a look at what happen at what happened with the end of the epic journey across the country. We'll also see what happened to the people involved in the expedition, and take a look at the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of the Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-221h 16
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 7The Corps heads out of the Rockies and down the Missouri - the last leg of their epic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-03-2936 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 6Lewis and Clark lead the Corps east - up the Columbia River and over the Rocky Mountains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-03-1531 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 5Lewis and Clark fight their way across the Rocky Mountains and make for the Pacific Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-12-1635 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 4Lewis and Clark struggle up the Missouri River and find that there is no easy route over the Rocky Mountains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-10-0440 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery – Part 3In the late summer and fall of 1804, Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery head into the lands of the powerful Sioux nation, aiming to reach the Mandan Villages, located near modern-day Bismarck, North Dakota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Not Another Philly Sports Talk ShowPodcast: Talking Phillies trade-deadline targets with Matt Breen and Scott LauberWho will the Phillies target at the MLB trade deadline now that Manny Machado is a Dodger? That's the question Inquirer beat writers Scott Lauber and Matt Breen tackle in an hour-long roundtable with host and columnist David Murphy.
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2018-07-2600 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 2Lewis and Clark head up the Missouri River in the spring of 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-2439 min
The Explorers PodcastLewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery - Part 1In Part 1 of our series, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark prepare to lead the Corps of Discovery west in an attempt to reach the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we go into the background of the Louisiana Territory, discuss the man most responsible for the expedition (Thomas Jefferson), and look into the backgrounds of Lewis and Clark. We then get the two men to St. Louis as they assemble their expedition - and prepare to head into the unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-1353 min
The Explorers PodcastNellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 3In January of 1890, Nellie Bly sailed from Japan in her race around the world. And while the ocean voyage would present its own challenges, a massive snowstorm in the American west would threaten Bly's attempt to defeat Phileas Fogg - as well as her rival - Elizabeth Bisland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-1732 min
The Explorers PodcastNellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 2Delayed ships, monsoons and other obstacles test journalist Nellie Bly as she travels from France to Asia, Meanwhile, her rival in the race around the world, Elizabeth Bisland, threatens to upstage Bly by beating her back to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-1025 min
The Explorers PodcastNellie Bly and the Race Around the World - Part 1In 1889, a New York Journalist, Nellie Bly, began a journey to civrcumnativage the globe. Her goal was to best Phileas Fogg - the hero of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days." Little did she know that a rival publication would send their own reporter on a similar journey - only heading in the opposite direction - setting up a dramatic race that would capture the attention of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-0328 minThe Explorers PodcastPytheas and the Circumnavigation of BritainIn about 325 BCE Pytheas of Massalia begins one of the first great voyages of discovery when he sets out into the land of the Celts to find the legendary island of Britain. In the process, Pytheas will be the first known man to circumnavigate the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-03-0228 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 7In the final episode in our seven-part series on Christopher Columbus, the Admiral and his crew find themselves stranded on the island of Jamaica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-02-1938 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 6Columbus sets out on his fourth and final voyage. This time he's been ordered to find a passage to Asia - a voyage that will take him along the Central American coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-02-0131 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 5In his third voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus searched out the rumored lands to the south - and in the process, discover the South American continent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-12-2035 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 4Part 4 in our series on Christopher Columbus details his exploration of Cuba and Jamaica, plus his subjugation of Hispaniola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-11-1429 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 3Christopher Columbus heads to the New World for a second voyage. This time he has 17 ships and more than 1,200 men. The object is to establish a viable commercial enterprise in this newly discovered land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-11-0237 min
The Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 2Christopher Columbus sets off on his historic first voyage - one that would become the most important voyage of discovery in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-10-0539 minThe Explorers PodcastChristopher Columbus - Part 1Christopher Columbus tries to secure backing for an expedition to cross the Atlantic in a daring attempt to reach Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-09-1930 min
The Explorers PodcastFrancisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 2Francisco de Orellana heads down the Amazon River in a desperate bid to return to civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-09-081h 16
The Explorers PodcastFrancisco de Orellana and the Exploration of the Amazon River - Part 1Francisco de Orellana and Gonzalo Pizarro head over the Andes in search of El Dorado - the City of Gold. Instead, they only find death, forcing Orellana to begin a desperate 4,000 mile journey down the Amazon to reach safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-05-0853 min
The Explorers PodcastZheng He and the Chinese Treasure FleetZheng He commands the legendary Chinese Treasure Fleet, which sailed the Indian Ocean in the 15th century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-04-251h 13
The Explorers PodcastÉtienne Brûlé and the Exploration of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence RiverÉtienne Brûlé, the most famous of the Coureur de bois, explores the lands around the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-02-2034 min
The Explorers PodcastÁlvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 2In one of the greatest journeys of survival - and exploration - ever recorded, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca begins a 2,500 mile trek across Mexico in a bid to return to Spanish territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-02-0936 min
The Explorers PodcastÁlvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Part 1Stranded and alone in modern day Texas, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca begins a remarkable eight year struggle to return home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-02-0233 min
The Explorers PodcastPánfilo de Narváez and the Narváez ExpeditionSpanish conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez heads to Florida in search of gold - only to find lots and lots of misery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-01-2435 min
The Explorers PodcastBartolomeu Dias and the Cape of StormsPortuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias becomes the man to round the southern tip of Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-01-1223 min
The Explorers PodcastMungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger River - Part 2Mungo Park returns to West Africa with a large expedition, determined to map the Niger River and find the city of Timbuktu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-01-0940 min
The Explorers PodcastMungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger River - Part 1Scottish explorer Mungo Park ventures into West Africa to find the Niger River and the legendary city of Timbuktu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-12-3048 min
The Explorers PodcastJohn Cabot and the Exploration of North AmericaItalian explorer John Cabot, sailing for England, becomes the first European to land in North America since Leif Erikson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-12-0821 min
The Explorers PodcastErik the Red and Leif EriksonThe father and son duo of Erik the Red and Leif Erikson found the colony of Greenland, and become the first Europeans to arrive in North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-12-0137 min
The Explorers PodcastZebulon Pike - Part 2Zebulon Pike sets off into the Louisiana Territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-11-241h 01
The Explorers PodcastZebulon Pike - Part 1American explorers, including Zebulon Pike, set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-11-1345 min
The Explorers PodcastVasco Núñez de Balboa - Part 2Balboa sets off to find the mysterious sea on the other side of the mountains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-11-0542 min
The Explorers PodcastVasco Núñez de Balboa - Part 1Balboa and the Spanish quest for gold leads him to establish the first permanent European colony in the Americas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-3136 min
The Explorers PodcastFerdinand Magellan and the Circumnavigation of the World - Part 4Juan Sebastián Elcano takes the reins of the fleet as they try and finish the circumnavigation of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-2241 min
The Explorers PodcastFerdinand Magellan and the Circumnavigation of the World - Part 3Magellan and the Armada de Molucca set sail across the Pacific in search of the Spice Islands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-1629 min
The Explorers PodcastFerdinand Magellan and the Circumnavigation of the World - Part 2Magellan sets sail for South America to find the strait that will take him to the Western Sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-0943 min
The Explorers PodcastFerdinand Magellan and the Circumnavigation of the World - Part 1We take a look at the background that led Magellan to undertake his expedition to the Spice Islands, including the rejection by his native land, Portugal. He then must navigate the intrigue of the Spanish court to assemble his fleet - the Armada de Molucca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-0132 min
Deep Focus on WNHH-LPEpisode 46: Matt Feiner / Little Men
Matt Feiner (Thomas Breen photo)
Topics00:00 - 36:00 -- interview with Matt Feiner about Starman and The Girl in the Cafe38:36 - 57:21 -- review of Little MenDescriptionOn today's episode of Deep Focus, host Tom Breen talks with Matt Feiner, the founder and owner of Devil's Gear bike shop and a New Haven-based visual artist, about two movies that he holds dear: 1984's sci-fi road trip movie Starman, and 2005's romantic comedy with a conscience, The Girl in the Cafe. On the second segment of the show, Breen is joined b...
2016-08-2557 minNot Another Philly Sports Talk ShowMatt Breen talks Ryan Howard, the fans and the mediaPhillies beat writer Matt Breen joins the show to talk about his Ryan Howard scoop and what the whole bottle-throwing incident meant to the slugger and to the city.
2016-06-0700 min