It’s February 20, 1945 and the United States Marine Corps has bisected the neck of the island of Iwo Jima. In this show, the Japanese will unleash the fearsome kamikaze and we’ll hear from a kamikaze who miraculously survived to tell the tale. Thousands of Navy personnel and hundreds of Japanese pilots won’t be so… Continue reading Show 9: Storming Hell – The Battle of Iwo Jima part 2
Coming Soon: Episode 9 – Storming Hell; The Battle of Iwo Jima part 2
In this episode, Luke and Chris will take you through the horrors of the kamikaze, the storming of Mount Suribachi, and an iconic moment in American history. It’s all free and it’s all for you, dear listeners. I want to thank Mark for the six pack and for being our number one fan. Chris wants… Continue reading Coming Soon: Episode 9 – Storming Hell; The Battle of Iwo Jima part 2
You can’t afford to miss!
I want to thank Natalie from Little Rock for the email and the pics. Sorry it’s taking so long to respond, Chris is in Vegas so I’m manning the bunker alone. We appreciate every share on social media and every message you send us! Wishing you all the best, Luke
Episode 8: A Nightmare In Hell – Iwo Jima part 1
Iwo Jima – an eight-square-mile island transformed into a death trap. Literally, every square inch of the island spewed death. The whole rock was a front line. Join Chris and Luke as they take you, like a second Virgil, on a trip through a Nightmare in Hell – the battle of Iwo Jima. For months,… Continue reading Episode 8: A Nightmare In Hell – Iwo Jima part 1
Coming Soon: Episode 8 – The Battle of Iwo Jima
Buckle up for one of the most unique battles in human history – Iwo Jima. Thanks go out to Tom from Helena for buying us a round. We also want to thank all our listeners for helping the show grow. We appreciate all of you!
Heard about the Caravan of Death?
I’m reading about the Caravan of Death tonight and came across the quote in the picture above. Thought I would share it with you. I’m taking notes and working on the show notes for you. In the meantime, get ready for the epic Battle of Iwo Jima. It’s a good one and it’s coming next… Continue reading Heard about the Caravan of Death?
Bonuscast Episode 3
Here is episode 3 of Bonuscast – the website-only show where Luke and Chris discuss their lamentable contribution to the hierarchical patriarchy and drink beer. Topics include gaming, children, travel, Chris’s procrastination, Star Wars, and how our wives hate our podcast. Thanks go out to Ron from Atlanta for donating to the beer fund! http://media.blubrry.com/429895/archive.org/download/Bonus3_201708/Bonus3.mp3… Continue reading Bonuscast Episode 3
Philosopher Vs. Philosopher
It’s time for philosopher versus philosopher. This month we have American John Dewey, firmly representing America’s faith in progress, versus Niccolò Machiavelli, representing political realism. Both men are smart. Both men are rational. They proceed from what the Japanese would call two different “ways.” It is precisely their unproven beginning points, what Van Til would… Continue reading Philosopher Vs. Philosopher
Episode 7: The Death of a World – The Battle of Zama
Join Luke and Chris in the bunker as they recount the battle of Zama – the final battle of the Second Punic War. Beer this month is Celtia, 3 bullets out of 5. In this battle, Roman commander Scipio Africanus faces Carthaginian legend Hannibal Barca. The battle would decide the fate of much of our… Continue reading Episode 7: The Death of a World – The Battle of Zama
Coming Soon: Episode 7 – The Death of a World
Next week, get ready for the death of a world in episode 7 – The Battle of Zama. Sorry about the downtime. Our server crashed because of all the traffic. Thanks go out to Jenny for the battle suggestion.
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