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Strife! History's ConflictsCitizens Behind Wire: The Truth of America’s Internment Camps (1942–1945)In February 1942, three sharp knocks interrupted a quiet morning in coastal California. A Japanese American family—a fisherman, his wife, and their two children—were given forty-eight hours to abandon their home. Their crime? Looking like the enemy.This episode traces their journey from the horse stalls of Santa Anita to the dust-choked barracks of Manzanar, where privacy vanished and dignity became a relic of the past. Through a daughter’s hidden diary, a son’s silent rage, and a mother’s quiet defiance, their story exposes the human cost of America’s wartime hysteria.Decades later, their testimony before Congress wou...2025-07-3032 min
Strife! History's ConflictsThe War That Oinked: Diplomacy, Ego, and the Pig That Changed a Border (1859–1872)In the summer of 1859, a pig crosses an invisible line on San Juan Island—and gets shot. What follows isn’t just a neighborly dispute gone wrong; it’s a full-blown international standoff between the United States and Britain. Troops land. Warships arrive. Flags are raised. And yet, for twelve years, no one fires another shot. If you’re hooked on the untold stories behind history’s turning points, don’t stop here—step into the complete Strife! series, where the full, chronological journey unfolds with depth you won’t get on the podcast. I’ll be sharing a handful of stories here, b...2025-07-2337 min
Strife! History's ConflictsCollateral Souls: The Zoo at the End of the World (1940-1945)Summer 1940. As the Battle of Britain rages, the war takes an unexpected turn when bombs begin falling on an unlikely target – the Berlin Zoo. This is the story of how Europe's greatest menagerie became both witness and casualty to total war.Amid the ruins, an elephant named Siam stands motionless as the world burns around him. A nameless elephant perishes in the first air raid. A newborn hippo named Knautschke takes his first breath in a shattered enclosure. As the zoo's population plummets from 4,000 animals to just 91, their keepers wage a desperate battle to pr...2025-07-1735 min
Strife! History's ConflictsStonewall’s Stand: Jackson at Manassas and the Battle That Shaped the War (July 21, 1861)On a scorching July day in 1861, the Civil War's first major battle erupted along the banks of Bull Run, transforming an obscure Virginia professor into the legendary "Stonewall" Jackson. This episode transports you to the smoke-choked fields of Manassas, where the reality of war shattered Northern dreams of quick victory and gave birth to the South's most enduring icon.Witness the chaos through multiple perspectives: panicked Union recruits fleeing in disorder, Confederate reinforcements arriving by the first wartime troop trains in history, and civilian spectators whose picnic outing turns to horror. At the center...2025-07-1044 min
Strife! History's ConflictsThe Nile Song: Rise and Ruin of Egypt’s Last Pharaoh (69–30 BC)A song of empire, blood, and a queen who defied the tide ofhistory. This is the story of Cleopatra: not the seductress of legend, but thesovereign who outmaneuvered kings, bent Rome to her will, and fought to save adying kingdom from the jaws of oblivion. Born into a dynasty teetering on collapse, Cleopatra VII rosefrom exile to throne, weaving alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony notwith lust, but with lethal strategy. She spoke nine languages, commandedarmies, and turned her own myth into a weapon—until the day Rome’s vengeancearrived in the form of Octav...2025-07-0349 min
Strife! History's ConflictsA City of Ash: Dresden Between Strategy and Tragedy (January–February 1945)In the final winter of World War II, as Allied and Soviet forces closed in on Nazi Germany, a single question haunted military planners: How do you break a nation already on its knees? The answer would lead to one of the war’s most controversial decisions—the firebombing of Dresden, a Baroque jewel known as "the Florence of the Elbe."Through haunting narrative storytelling and incisive historical analysis, this podcast unravels the calculus behind the inferno. We follow Elisabeth Schneider, a ballerina dancing in the doomed Semperoper, as her city balances between defiance and oblivion. Meanwhile, in w...2025-06-2654 min
Strife! History's ConflictsWhen Strategy Meets Slaughter: Lee’s Assault on the Union Center (July 1st – July 3rd, 1863)In the summer of 1863, Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia marches into Pennsylvania, aiming to deliver a knockout blow to Union morale. But what begins as a bold invasion unravels into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War—Gettysburg. Over three brutal days, Lee’s tactical genius clashes with flawed intelligence, missed opportunities, and the grim arithmetic of war.This episode dissects the pivotal decisions that shaped the battle:• The Price of Overconfidence: Lee’s belief in his army’s invincibility after Chancellorsville—and why he ignored Longstreet’s warnings.• The Flank That Nev...2025-06-2032 min
Strife! History's ConflictsPitch of Tensions: When Borders Bleed onto the Field (June 8, 1969 - July 18, 1969)It starts as a football match. It ends as a war.In 1969, simmering tensions between Honduras and El Salvador explode onto the pitch—and then into open conflict. Decades of land disputes, economic hardship, and a migration crisis set the stage. Honduras, five times the size of El Salvador, hosts hundreds of thousands of Salvadoran migrants seeking farmland and work. When Honduran authorities begin enforcing land reforms, Salvadorans are uprooted, sparking outrage and resentment.What begins as a heated World Cup qualifier between these two neighbors quickly becomes a fierce battleground for national pride—and some...2025-06-1617 min
Strife! History's ConflictsBlood And Olive Roots: The British Mandate for Palestine (1923 – 1936)"A land promised twice, a friendship torn at the roots."As the British tighten their grip on Palestine, Jerusalem simmers under the weight of competing dreams. Jewish immigrants arrive with deeds to land they call redemption; Arab farmers watch their fields vanish into the hands of strangers. Amidst the rising tension, two children—Amir, the quick-witted son of an Arab shopkeeper, and Leila, the curious daughter of a Jewish scholar—forge a secret friendship under the branches of an ancient olive tree.But when a letter arrives from the Jewish National Fund, and British officers boas...2025-06-1448 min
Strife! History's ConflictsThe Pastry War: How a Crumbled Croissant Sparked a Conflict (November 1838 – March 1839)A shattered glass case. A destroyed éclair. And one very determined French pastry chef.In this riveting episode, we explore one of history’s most bizarre and underrated wars—The Pastry War. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1830s Mexico, this tale of ruined tarts and wounded pride spirals into a full-blown international conflict between France and Mexico. When Monsieur Remontel's bakery is vandalized during a local skirmish, his demand for reparations triggers diplomatic uproar, military blockades, and the bombardment of Veracruz.What unfolds is a masterclass in 19th-century gunboat diplomacy, where the scent of fresh...2025-06-0718 min
Strife! History's ConflictsThe Halls of Montezuma: The Battle of Chapultepec (September 1847)The Valley of Mexico, September 1847. The last great fortress before Mexico City looms like a stone giant atop Chapultepec Hill—an ancient Aztec retreat turned military stronghold. Inside its walls, a handful of teenage cadets stand beside grizzled veterans, ready to die for a crumbling nation. Outside, General Winfield Scott’s army prepares for the final assault, spearheaded by the U.S. Marines. Among them, Captain John Reynolds sharpens his sword, unaware that the lessons of this battle will follow him to a Pennsylvania ridge fourteen years later.This is the story of The Battle of Cha...2025-06-0239 min
Strife! History's ConflictsA Broom, a Cannon, and a Lot of Nerve: The Battle of Stonington (August 1814)In the summer of 1814, with Washington in ashes and the British tightening their grip on the American coast, a tiny Connecticut fishing village became the unlikely stage for one of the most audacious stands in U.S. history. When a Royal Navy squadron—led by a battle-hardened captain fresh from the burning of the White House—demanded Stonington’s surrender, the townspeople had one rusted cannon, a blacksmith’s stubbornness, and the unshakable defiance of a 73-year-old widow armed with a broom.For three days, against impossible odds, Stonington fought back—rolling their lone gun between positions, recycling...2025-05-2820 min
Strife! History's ConflictsFlames in the Dark: Gold Metals and Iron Fists at the 1936 Berlin Olympics (August 1936)August 1936. The world descends upon Berlin for the Olympics—a spectacle meticulously crafted to showcase the Reich’s power and prestige. But behind the gleaming stadiums and choreographed pageantry, a darker truth festers.In this gripping episode of Strife! History’s Conflicts, we expose the brutal reality hidden beneath the Olympic flame. From Jesse Owens’ earth-shattering victories to the cruel exclusion of Jewish athletes like Gretel Bergmann, we unravel how the Games became a battleground for propaganda, defiance, and survival.You’ll hear:The Illusion...2025-05-2631 min
Strife! History's ConflictsA Professor Holds the Line: Chamberlain at Little Round Top (July 2nd, 1863)Before the Civil War, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a Bowdoin professor who breathed poetry, lectured on Goethe, and knew muskets only as metaphors. But when war came, the scholar traded his fountain pen for a colonel’s commission, leading the 20th Maine into the furnace of battle.By July 1863, Chamberlain had already faced the horrors of Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville—but Gettysburg would demand everything. When 120 mutineers from the disbanded 2nd Maine were dumped into his camp, condemned as deserters, Chamberlain made a fateful choice: He refused to execute them. Instead, he appealed to their honor, their shared...2025-05-1930 min
Strife! History's ConflictsWhite Death: The Winter War (November 1939 – March 1940)In the bone-cracking cold of the Arctic Circle, where the snow devours the living and silence kills faster than bullets, a war raged that defied logic and shattered expectations. White Death plunges listeners deep into the harrowing winter of 1939, when Finland, outnumbered and outgunned, stood against the Soviet Union in a brutal struggle for survival.Through immersive storytelling and visceral detail, this series explores the haunting legend of Simo Häyhä—the farmer-turned-sniper who became the deadliest marksman in history—and the frozen hellscape that became his hunting ground. From whispered myths and blood-soaked snowdrifts to the desper...2025-05-1720 min
Strife! History's ConflictsJapan’s Awakening: The Meiji Restoration (January 1868 – October 1912)In 1868, Japan stands at a crossroads. Emperor Meiji’s Charter Oath promises a new era—one of modernization, knowledge, and equality. But for families like Kazuo’s, the fall of the shogunate shatters the world they knew. His father, a loyal Tokugawa retainer, clings to the samurai code, while his brother embraces the imperial cause, tearing their family apart. As Tokyo rises from the ashes of Edo, Kazuo wrestles with a burning question: Can Japan honor its past while racing toward an uncertain future?From the abolition of the samurai class to the rise of industrial giants, the Me...2025-05-1129 min
Strife! History's ConflictsWinds of Change: Japan Opens to the West (July 1853 – March 1854)Fourteen-year-old Eiko watches the horizon, her heart as restless as the sea. Her father, a samurai envoy, has left to negotiate with Commodore Perry’s Black Ships—a mission that could force Japan’s closed doors open forever. As the wind carries salt and uncertainty, Eiko grapples with her own looming fate: a future penned by tradition, where women are wives and mothers, never explorers of their own desires.But the foreign ships aren’t just bringing threats—they carry echoes of Japan’s fraught history with the West. From the Portuguese guns that revolutionized warfare, to the Spanish...2025-05-0722 min
Strife! History's ConflictsShadows of the Poppy: The Opium Wars (March 1839 – October 1860)In the smoky dens of Guangzhou, fortunes are made and lives are destroyed as opium tightens its grip on China. The British Empire’s insatiable demand for tea and silk has tipped the trade balance, and now, opium flows into China like a poison—weakening a proud nation from within.This is the story of Wang Lian, a young woman whose life shatters when her father’s debts bind her to the opium trade. Once a scholar’s daughter, she becomes "Dragonfly," a musician in the dens, her guqin melodies drowned out by the whispers of the pipe. But...2025-04-3034 min
vP life#007 Dr Rui Lopes - The Innovative Breath Test for SIBO, IBS and Gut HealthvitalityPRO #007 Dr Rui Lopes - The Innovative Breath Test for SIBO, IBS and Gut Health Dr Rui Lopes is a medical Doctor and Clinical Researcher. Rui’s clinical experience as a physician has allowed him to successfully develop a career in clinical development and research, where he has worked extensively in gastroenterology , respiratory disease and several other therapeutic areas. Rui now leverages his clinical expertise as a Medical Advisor for Owlstone, to guide and advise the development and implementation of healthcare products. > During our discussion, you’ll discover:2024-09-2039 min
Citeline PodcastsNon-Invasive Solutions: Exploring The Role Of Breath Biopsies In Early DetectionIn this episode of the In Vivo podcast, Billy Boyle, CEO of Owlstone Medical, discusses how his company is developing several breath biopsy products for use by clinicians, biopharma companies and researchers.2024-07-0525 min
Cambridge Tech PodcastShowcase of the annual #SciTechAwardsLaunched in 2017, the Science and Technology Awards has become a key part of the Awards calendar for Cambridge. Alumni includes life science and biotech - Storm Biotherapeutics, CMR Surgical, Owlstone Medical, Bit.bio, and technology companies – Pragmatic, Featurespace, C2-Ai.With 16 categories there is something for everyone, but for this episode, we’re focusing on the more #technology categories, where often multiple technologies are pitted against each other – no easy decision for the judges.Tune in to hear a full roster of innovative science and technology companies and individuals and hold un...2024-05-1932 min
All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins2Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Jordan Shlain MD#97: Physician and entrepreneur, Jordan Shlain MD, joins Chris to discuss optimizing your health. They cover the pillars of longevity, how things like sleep, diet, and exercise affect your overall health, finding a new physician, what types of diagnostic tests to consider and more.Jordan Shlain MD (@drjordanshlain) is a primary care physician and the founder of Private Medical, a concierge medical practice focused on proactive prevention. He's also the Founder of Eat REAL, a non-profit organization aimed at helping school systems improve the quality of their school lunch programs and was previously the founder of HealthLoop, a...2023-01-111h 09
All the Hacks with Chris HutchinsOptimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Jordan Shlain MD#97: Physician and entrepreneur, Jordan Shlain MD, joins Chris to discuss optimizing your health. They cover the pillars of longevity, how things like sleep, diet, and exercise affect your overall health, finding a new physician, what types of diagnostic tests to consider and more.Jordan Shlain MD (@drjordanshlain) is a primary care physician and the founder of Private Medical, a concierge medical practice focused on proactive prevention. He's also the Founder of Eat REAL, a non-profit organization aimed at helping school systems improve the quality of their school lunch programs and was previously the founder of HealthLoop, a...2023-01-111h 14
ATS Breathe EasyExhaled Breath Metabolomics and Airways DiseasesGuest: Billy BoyleOwlstone MedicalHost: Andrew BishopWake Forest School of Medicine2021-08-1024 min
Science with a TwistBreath Biopsy: Non-invasive analysis of biomarkers in early detection and precision medicineBilly Boyle, CEO of Owlstone Medical, sits down with Ron O'Brien to talk about breath biopsy. This technology provides an entirely new way to access this information by collecting and analyzing breath samples.2021-03-1216 min
The Genetics PodcastEP 29: Is breath testing the new frontier in preventive medicine? Conversation with Billy Boyle, Founder and CEO of Owlstone MedicalEarly detection for diseases like cancer is important to everyone, but Owlstone Medical is leading the pack by creating a breathalyser that aims to diagnose diseases in the ultimate non-invasive test. Their ground-breaking technology is completely painless and uses breath - not blood - for early detection and diagnosis of disease.
Patrick talks to Billy Boyle in this episode about his role as CEO at Owlstone Medical and the reasons behind his drive towards early diagnosis. From cancer detection to the effects of air pollution, the potential future uses for this amazing technology seems unlimited while also removing the fear...2020-03-0512h 54
eGPlearning PodblastPrimary Care and Health Tech Newsblast ep 1Contact us and share your opinionHello eGPlearners, in this news update- covering the big stories for primary care over the past week including a really valuable resource to analysing appointment usage at the end. lets tech-enhance your primary careIf the first time we are meeting Im Dr Gandalf of eGPlearning where I look at supporting you with technology-enhanced primary care and learning so don't forget to subscribe and ring the bell to be the first to get notified of all these updates. https://egplearning.co.uk/ 2019-01-0515 min
Tech.euAmazon's wages and taxes, funding for Huel, Balderton's Liquidity fund, interviews with Monzo and GitLab, and moreOn this episode, hosted by Natalie Novick and Andrii Degeler, we discussed the following topics: The biggest deal of the week: Owlstone Medical from Cambridge raises $35 million for its breathalyser-based diagnostics solution. Amazon has announced that it will raise minimum wages for all its workers in the US and in the UK - Don’t let Amazon’s living wage announcement fool you. This is why I’m not calling off my boycott yet - Amazon workers strike in Germany, Spain and Poland to coincide with Prime Day - Amazon’s other pay benefit: A higher UK tax rate? - Amazon...2018-10-1056 min
geekbytes's podcastGeek_Bytes_071.mp3Geek Bytes 07/08/16 Episode 71 - Pokemon go go Go! (music one) Welcome to episode 71 of Geek Bytes Podcast. I’m Ramon Mejia…….and I’m Edgar Acosta Every podcast we bring you the roundup of the week’s best Geek and Tech news, then we discuss that news and anything else we’re interested in that week. In Geek News this week, we’ll talk about Pokemon Go!, Evolve Free To Play, the permanent Snapchat, the new Iron Man, and much much...2016-07-0929 min
FAIMS-An Emerging Technique for Food & Beverage SafetyFAIMS: An Emerging Technique for Food & Beverage Safety with Billy Boyle, Co-Founder and President, Operations of Owlstone.
Since co-founding Owlstone, Billy has been overseeing the development and implementation of the detection technology with nanotechnology foundry partners.
He is also active in business development, demonstrating to partners how the Owlstone technology can used to realise a paradigm shift in detection applications and deployment scenarios.
Billy is heavily involved in the creation and realisation of new technologies and IP.
Prior to joining Owlstone Billy was a Research Associate in the Microsystems and Nanotech group at Cambridge University.
In an academic / industry consortium...2013-04-2529 min
Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning - Entrepreneurs & Experts Podcast SeriesBuilding a dream teamBilly Boyle, Co-Founder and President, Operations, Owlstone, and Cynthia Larby, Biotechnology Entrepreneur, speaking at the Enterprise Tuesday lecture series in February 2011.
Our speakers look at the need for different team members at different stages of the venture; they offer advice on how you define the dream team for each of these steps; and how you can look for, attract, reward and focus the team so that you deliver the results.2011-03-0937 minEntrepreneurs and ExpertsBuilding a dream teamBilly Boyle, Co-Founder and President, Operations, Owlstone, and Cynthia Larby, Biotechnology Entrepreneur, speaking at the Enterprise Tuesday lecture series in February 2011.
Our speakers look at the need for different team members at different stages of the venture; they offer advice on how you define the dream team for each of these steps; and how you can look for, attract, reward and focus the team so that you deliver the results.2011-03-0937 minCentre for Entrepreneurial Learning - Entrepreneurs & Experts Podcast SeriesBuilding a dream teamBilly Boyle, Co-Founder and President, Operations, Owlstone, and Cynthia Larby, Biotechnology Entrepreneur, speaking at the Enterprise Tuesday lecture series in February 2011.
Our speakers look at the need for different team members at different stages of the venture; they offer advice on how you define the dream team for each of these steps; and how you can look for, attract, reward and focus the team so that you deliver the results.2011-03-0937 min