Beste Jon Imperial podcaster (2024)

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What Is Happening to Social Media? 23:24

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Hi, it's me again! Some life update and what I think is happening to Social Media. Huge thanks to Andy (@firerock31) for the ideas and encouragement. Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@michsoledesign --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffee-with-creators/support…

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The Marines on Okinawa:Sugar Loaf Hill, and Beyond--Okinawa Part 3 with Jon Parshall - Episode 420 2:05:57

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This week Seth and Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall get into the US Marine Corps side of the campaign ashore for Okinawa. The team begins their coverage, fittingly, at the beginning of the month of May 1945 and talk about the situation as it stands ashore at the beginning of the month before getting into the early fighting against the Awacha Pocket…

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2024-10-27 -Eph 1:1-2 -"Introducing Ephesians: Grace & Peace" 47:51

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Special Veteran's Day Announcement 0:54

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Captain Bill Toti will be keynote speaker on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024 at 10 am, at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. The event will be held at the Pantherium outdoor theater. It's free and open to the public. Hope to see you there. Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to I…

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The Invasion of Okinawa: Cactus, Kakazu, and Hacksaw Ridge with Jon Parshall - Episode 419 2:21:01

12d ago2:21:01

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall and the three amigos take on the US Army's portion of the early fight for Okinawa. the guys break down the slugfest at Cactus Ride, Kakazu Ridge, and Hacksaw Ridge, digging into the stories of the heroics at each location diving into the stories of Medal of Honor recipients, Desmond Doss,…

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2024-10-20 - Holy Spirit Topical Sermon 44:16

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Operation ICEBERG-The Invasion of Okinawa Part 1 with Jon Parshall - Episode 418 1:31:23

19d ago1:31:23

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This week Seth and Bill welcome good buddy Jon Parshall to discuss the planning and setup for the last great invasion of World War II, the invasion of Okinawa. In this episode the guys get deep into the weeds discussing the origins of the campaign, the American plans for invasion, and the Japanese plans for defense. Japanese General Ushijima, Gener…

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2024-10-13 - 2 Kings 13 -"The End is Only the Beginning" 46:28

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Big Ben-The Story of USS Franklin-Episode 417 1:58:12

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This week Seth and Bill take a look at one of the most famous stories of survival and bravery in all of World War II, the story of the USS Franklin. On March 19, 1945 aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) better known as Big Ben, was hit by one or two bombs dropped by a Japanese Judy dive bomber. In the ensuing inferno and chaos that followed, more…

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2024-10-06 -2 Kgs 9 -"Kingmaker & Judge" 53:20

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Operation MEETINGHOUSE-The Firebombing of Tokyo - Episode 416 1:22:35

1M ago1:22:35

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This week Seth and Bill take a deep, and horrifying, dive into Mission number 40 from the Marianas and 21st Bomber Command, codenamed Operation MEETINGHOUSE. The raid that occurred on the night of March 10, 1945, was the single deadliest air raid in all of human history. Faced with failure after failure and the mounting pressure of a Japanese Home …

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2024-09-29 -Special Speaker Jon Haslett 51:25

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The Strategic Bombing Campaign Over Japan with James Scott-Episode 415 1:54:44

1M ago1:54:44

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back historian James Scott to talk about the strategic bombing campaign over Japan. The guys get into the roots of strategic bombing, discussing Billy Mitchell, Duohet, Hap Arnold and the B-29. Moving west, the guys dissect the first few months of the campaign against Japan, taking a look at 21st Bomber Command's fir…

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2024-09-22 Jim Fox 54:07

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Tailhookers Over Tokyo-Carrier Raids on the Home Islands with Jon Parshall-Episode 414 1:44:45

2M ago1:44:45

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall to talk about the first American carrier raids on the Japanese Home Islands since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942. In February 1945, just before Iwo Jima, Task Force 58 under the command of Marc Mitscher sails to within 60 miles of Honshu to launch the first US Navy carrier raids against…

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2024-09-15 -2 Kgs 8:1-15 -"Remembered" 48:05

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The Ace Race 1944-45 with John Bruning - Episode 413 2:06:34

2M ago2:06:34

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend John Bruning to wrap up the discussion on the great Ace Race in the Pacific during World War II. The trio gets into a discussion on one of the fieriest leaders of the Pacific theater, P-47 Thunderbolt ace, Neel Kearby, and his 348th Fighter Group. n The guys break down Kearby's "freelancing" fighter …

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2024-09-08 -2 Kgs 6:24-7:20 -"Deliverance" 44:10

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Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412 1:41:05

2M ago1:41:05

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This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at the man that some called the second most powerful man in the world during WWII. US Navy Admiral William D. Leahy's naval career, as well as diplomatic and advisory career are examined by the team as they go through the astounding rise of one of the United States' true leaders and great men. Tune in to see…

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Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode 411 1:46:37

2M ago1:46:37

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This week Seth and Bill take a look at Admiral William F. Halsey's carrier raids into the South China Sea in January 1945. As early as October 1944, Halsey realized that the South China Sea was an untapped hunting ground for Japanese shipping. These vital supply lines brought most of Japan's oil, foodstuffs, and raw materials to or from the Home Is…

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2024-08-25 -2 Kgs 6:8-23 -"Outnumbered" 44:24

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2 with Jon Parshall-Episode 410 2:02:37

2M ago2:02:37

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend Jon Parshall to wrap up the bitter fight for Iwo Jima. The guys cover all aspects of the struggle for Iwo beginning in the days after the flag raising on Mount Suribachi all the way through the bitter end. in this episode we cover the Medal of Honor stories of Woody Williams, William Harrell, George …

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2024-08-18 -2 Kgs 6:1-7 -"God of the Small Stuff" 42:28

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 1 with Jon Parshall-Episode 409 2:26:36

3M ago2:26:36

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This week Seth, Bill and great buddy Jon Parshall discuss the Battle of Iwo Jima in the first part of a miniseries on Operation DETACHMENT. The guys get into a deep discussion on Japanese preparations on the island, and how Japanese Imperial Army General Kuribayashi Tadamichi devised his defensive plan. The guys get into the amazing details on the …

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2024-08-11 -2 Kings 5 -"Naaman part 3: Barriers to Salvation" 50:34

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The Sea is Trying to Kill You-Halsey's Typhoons with Jon Parshall - Episode 408 2:16:46

3M ago2:16:46

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This week Seth and Bill are joined by good buddy Jon Parshall to break down Typhoon Cobra and Typhoon Viper, better known as Halsey's Typhoons. Typhoon Cobram which occurred in December 1944 wreaked more havoc and devastation on Halsey's 3rd Fleet than the Japanese ever did at any one time. The guys go deep into the weeds and talk about the early w…

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2024-08-04 -2 Kings 5 -"Naaman, pt 2 - The Results of Salvation" 47:52

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Allied Prisoners of War of the Japanese-Episode 407 1:30:08

3M ago1:30:08

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This week Seth and Bill take on the unpleasant topic of Allied Prisoners of War held by the Japanese. The guys get into the weeds talking about the brutal treatment of Allied POWs at the hands of the Japanese, getting into the Burma-Thai Railway, Hell Ships, Japanese methods of torture, starvation, Ofuna, Omori and finally liberation. Louis Zamperi…

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2024-07-28 -2 Kings 5 -"Naaman, pt. 1: The Path of Salvation" 40:40

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2024-06-09 -2 Kgs 2:19-25 -"Curse Reversed; Curse Applied" 43:19

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The Cabanatuan Raid-Episode 406 1:35:20

3M ago1:35:20

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This week Seth and Bill take a deep dive into one of the most exciting, and heroic, episodes of the Pacific War-the rescue of some of the survivors of the Bataan Death March during the raid on Cabanatuan in 1945. US Army 6th Rangers under the command of COL Henry Mucci infiltrated deep behind Japanese lines to rescue American POWs languishing in th…

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2024-07-21 -2 Kings 4:42-44 -"More than Enough for Impossible" 37:04

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Japanese Atrocities in Manila with James Scott-Episode 405 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

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This week Seth and Bill welcome author and historian James Scott to the show to discuss Japanese atrocities in Manila during the battle. The guys discuss some of the more heinous Japanese atrocities committed against the population of Manila at places like Dy Pac Lumberyard, St Paul's, and Fort Santiago. Following that somber discussion, the guys g…

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2024-07-14 -2 Kgs 4:38-41 -"Miracle Soup" 38:52

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Special Episode: Flying the Hump in the CBI with Caroline Alexander 59:43

4M ago59:43

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In this special episode Seth and Bill welcome author Caroline Alexander to the show to discuss her new book: Skies of Thunder-The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World. In this hour, the guys and Caroline talk about the treacherous flight path known to history as The Hump, the deadly aerial supply run to help keep China in World Wa…

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The Liberation of Santo Tomas-Episode 404 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

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This week Seth and Bill talk about the liberation of the civilian internment camp in Manila at the University of Santo Tomas. In a daring dash through Japanese lines, elements of the 1st Cavalry Division, known to history as Chase's Flying Columns, blow through Japanese lines and head towards the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, to liberate civilian pr…

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2024-07-07 -2 Kgs 4:8-37 -"Mixed Blessings" 43:55

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2024-12-17 -James 4:11-12 -"Right Judgment/Wrong Judgment" 36:46

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Oral History with 102-year-old WWII Seabee Cam Pelletier 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

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In this special 4th of July episode, Bill takes a handoff from Seth and records his first ever oral history. The subject is 102-year-old World War II veteran Cam Pelletier, a Seabee at Guadalcanal, the Russell Islands, the Green Islands, and most notably on Peleliu.#seabees; #history; #worldwar2; #pacific ; #peleliu; #usmc; #firstmarinedivision…

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2024-06-30 -Brett Thomas -Daniel 3 -"T'Sell Em on Your Image" 38:56

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The Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal with John Bruning - Episode 403 2:12:29

4M ago2:12:29

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back pal John Bruning to the show to talk about his new book, and always a fascinating subject, the Cactus Air Force. John's new book, 53 Days on Starvation Island is an absorbing look into the first two United States Marine Corps squadrons to land on Henderson Field in August 1942, VMF-223 and VMSB-232. The guys get…

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The Battle for Manila with John McManus-Episode 402 1:34:23

4M ago1:34:23

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This week, Seth, Bill and good friend John McManus take a look at the the battle for the Filipino capital of Manila. The team dissects the incredibly violent and horrific fight for General Douglas MacArthur's beloved Pearl of the Orient. The fighting in Manila was one fo the most violent combat areas of the entire war and the team breaks the fighti…

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2024-06-23 -2 Kgs 4:1-7 -"Widow's Oil" 48:10

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The Liberation of Luzon with John McManus - Episode 401 1:57:51

5M ago1:57:51

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In the first episode of Season 4, Seth and Bill welcome good buddy John McManus as the trio takes on the topic of the Liberation of Luzon in 1945. The guys discuss the initial landings and successes while also getting into Douglas MacArthur's personal feelings and courage displayed on the island during the campaign. The guys then dig into some of t…

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2024-06-16 -2 Kings 3 -"In Case of Emergency" 44:17

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The Battle off Samar with Jon Parshall (both episodes combined) 3:00:33

5M ago3:00:33

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Again, due to popular request, we have combined both Samar episodes with Jon Parshall into this long-form version. This is both parts 1 and part 2 combined. Hope you enjoy.This week Seth, Bill and good pal Jon Parshall get into the much anticipated Battle off Samar! The guys get into the background of the epic fight, the commanders on both sides, E…

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The Battle of Surigao Strait with Jon Parshall and Tony Tully (Both Episodes Combined) 3:15:26

5M ago3:15:26

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Due to popular request, I have combined both parts of the Surigao Strait shows and released them as one, here. As Bill and I prepare for Season 4, please enjoy the long-form version of Surigao Strait with our buddies Jon Parshall and Tony Tully.Av William toti, Jon parshall, Seth paridon

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Want to help an active duty person transition to civilian industry? 6:22

5M ago6:22

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Captain Bill Toti talks about what led him to write his book, "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership." The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/CO-CEO-Practical-Transitioning-Leadership/dp/1637630638/ref=sr_1_1?crid=323AAEQTQ2XJZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hpvYz2JpfclBGK_hqITNxCgAXH0a7JJFfYxQNXVDWy…

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We Answer MORE of Your Questions-Episode 335 1:51:15

5M ago1:51:15

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This week, Seth, Bill and new guest, retired US Army Major Shawn Bergstrom return to answer another round of your questions. In this final episode of season 3, we get into some cool topics that include, the fate of battleships, the morality and necessity of liberating the Philippines, and more. Tune in and see if your question is one of the ones we…