In August of 1942, a blimp took off from San Francisco to do a submarine patrol. Later that day, it crash landed back in the city with nobody on board... what happened to the crew? On this episode Nathan talks about blimps, which he enjoys but not as much as he enjoys talking about airplanes.

The Ghost Blimp of 1942

Max est un jeune alsacien recruté de force dans l'armée allemande durant la seconde guerre mondiale. Il fait marche en direction d'Oradour Sur Glane. Il ne sait pas trop dans quel but. Tout ce qu'il sait, c'est qu'il souhaite un jour retourner chez lui. - OP

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Max is a young Alsatian forcibly recruited into the German army during WWII. He marches towards Oradour-sur-Glane. He doesn't really know why. All he knows is that he wants to return home one day. - OP

Max - "Malgré-Nous"

"Katyusha" is a timeless Soviet-era song that has become an enduring symbol of hope and patriotism. Composed in 1938 by Matvey Blanter, with lyrics by Mikhail Isakovsky, it tells the story of a young woman longing for her beloved soldier fighting far away. The song gained immense popularity during World War II, inspiring soldiers and civilians alike, and is now celebrated worldwide as a quintessential piece of Russian folk music.

Katyusha (karaoke by Ivan Slavulj)

This month’s huge parade in Beijing for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia prompted much debate — both about the array of new missiles, drones and other military technology on display, and about the presence of not only Vladimir Putin, but also the North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. But while Beijing is happy to demonstrate its newfound military confidence, the parade is also a reminder of the increased attention China has been paying to its own role in World War II, with a growing number of museums and exhibits dedicated not only to its fight against Japan, but also — despite current tensions — to wartime military cooperation between China and the US, in the form of the Flying Tigers and the Doolittle Raiders. Melinda Liu, veteran Beijing bureau chief of Newsweek, and Vice-President of the Royal Asiatic Society in Beijing, discusses the contemporary resonances of these wartime echoes, as well her family connection to a period of history which is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the image China presents to the world.

Photo: Kremlin.ru / CC BY 4.0

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of the SOAS China Institute.

Ep195: China, the US and WWII — Wartime memories and contemporary resonances

Like Churchill himself, St Paul’s Cathedral defied the Blitz and stood as a beacon of hope in the darkest days of the Second World War. Allen Packwood revisits some of the key moments when their paths crossed and considers how they influenced one another.

A sermon by Ray Pentland CB from the Service of Evensong prior to this event is referenced several times in the talk. To read the sermon please visit 
https://www.stpauls.co.uk/sites/default/files/2025-09/Evensong%20sermon%20Anniversary%20of%20the%20Battle%20of%20Britain%20Ray%20Pentland%20CB.pdf

Churchill and St Paul's: Icons of the finest hour - Sept 2025

No Guts, No Glory -- jazz instrumental, game music

No Guts, No Glory

Ich bin sehr stolz auf mein neustes Projekt. Ich habe für die ultra talentierten Jungs von @paralightworx den Soundtrack zu ihrem neuesten Werk erschaffen: 8 MINUTES OF WAR - zu sehen bei YouTube! Hört und schaut mal rein! Pflichtprogramm 😂🙏‼️
#paralightworx #wwii #ww2 #wehrmacht #kurzfilm #short #action #kroenen #kroenenofficial

🇩🇪 Version (Deutsch):

Eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen den genialen Filmemachern von Paralight Worx und KROENEN: Ein atemberaubender Kurzfilm über den Zweiten Weltkrieg – action- und adrenalingeladen, brutal, hart und gnadenlos. Genau so, wie ich auch musiziere. Deshalb passte dieses Projekt thematisch, menschlich und künstlerisch einfach perfekt zusammen! Wer wäre dafür besser geeignet als ein Musiker namens KROENEN? 😄 Vielen Dank an die taffen Jungs von PLW – gerne wieder!

🇬🇧 English:

A collaboration between the brilliant filmmakers at Paralight Worx and KROENEN: A breathtaking short film about World War II – packed with action and adrenaline, brutal, intense, and merciless. Just like the way I make music.
That’s why this project was a perfect match – thematically, personally, and artistically. Who could be a better fit for this than a musician named KROENEN? 😄 Big thanks to the badass guys at PLW – happy to do it again anytime!

8 MINUTES OF WAR - Paralightworx - Soundtrack by KROENEN

What do British novelists Frederick Forsythe, Graham Greene, Ian Fleming and John LeCarre – have in common? And do chickens recognize people they like?

288 Cloak & Dagger Trivia

Gregg - Rabbi Family Ties

WWII soundbites. Forgot about this beat I made months ago. Enjoy!

KRAUTFUCKS

I am KROENEN – and I’ve been since 2007. A German non-profit musician. My sound is dark, hard, and crystal-sharp electro noise fused with badass dystopian future vibes, in the raw and dirty style of French new rave – brutal, noisy, and intense. Sometimes laced with anime- and fantasy-inspired elements, driven by the spirit and heroism of Japanese pop culture.

I have a degree 🎓 in not knowing what I'm doing 😕. These creations are my final project 🎶. Wish me luck 🤞.

Théophile Bouin est un compositeur Nantais qui consacre son temps libre à la composition de musique de films.

Théophile Bouin is a french composer who spare time to soundtrack projects.
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The official channel of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Canadian composer and electronic music artist.

Many of these works broadcast across Australia on ABC Radio National (when I lived there before coming home to Canada during COVID)
Did music for WebTV / MSNTV in the 90s. Annoyed millions!
Prolific tracker composer. Played a few chiptune concerts. In some art packs.

The Off Ramp Trivia podcast. Slow down, steer clear of crazy and take a side road to sanity with Bob & Marcia Smith.  PHOTO by Christopher Michel.

China In Context is a fortnightly podcast by the SOAS China Institute (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) which offers expert analysis on the politics, economy, society, culture and history of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. It features interviews with leading academics, researchers, journalists and other China-specialists from around the world.

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