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03-10-2024

Episode 11: Minecraft (and Mikey & JJ)

Well, here it is! We're doing Minecraft (and a healthy dose of the YouTube series Mikey & JJ). If you're not familiar, hang in there, because we get to the meaty Minecraft questions in round 2. More about Minecraft: Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox game developed and published by Swedish video game developer Mojang Studios. Minecraft has received critical acclaim, winning several awards and being cited as one of the greatest games of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-10-2024

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27 min.
Seizoen 1, aflevering 2

Scramble Order

In this episode of Rocket War, we explore Canada’s air war during the first Persian Gulf War, tracing how Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter jets and aircrew deployed to the Middle East following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Drawing on firsthand accounts from pilots and ground crew, as well as expert historical analysis, the episode examines the political decisions behind Canada’s commitment, the rapid transition from NATO bases in Europe to desert operations in Qatar, and the realities of flying Combat Air Patrols over coalition shipping lanes. This episode offers a ground-level look at Canada’s role in a modern air campaign, based on veteran testimony and contemporaneous records. DOWNLOAD OUR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS HERE Written by William Patterson Host/Executive Producer Ryan Barnett This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Featuring original interviews with Tim Courtney, Harold Davis, David Deere, Chris Linford, Donald MacPherson, Dr. Sean Maloney, Nathasha Mohr, Paul Molnar, Jean Morin, Claude St.Onge, and the Honorable Rebecca Patterson Voice direction by Sonia Gemmiti Series consultant is Jean Morin An original production of Knockabout Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26 min.
Seizoen 1, aflevering 1

In for a penny...

In the early hours of August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, setting off a chain of events that would draw Canada into the first Gulf War. In this opening episode of Rocket War, we explore how Canada went from peacekeeping posture to active military engagement in the Persian Gulf. Featuring firsthand accounts from sailors, air force personnel, and military historians, we trace Canada’s early response to the crisis, the political calculations of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and the rapid deployment of Canadian naval and air assets under Operation Friction. From Halifax Harbour to the Strait of Hormuz, listeners hear what it was like to prepare for war, enforce the UN embargo, and confront the reality of a modern conflict unfolding on live television. Thirty-five years later, Rocket War revisits the decisions, risks, and human experiences that defined Canada’s role in the Gulf War—beginning with the moment everything changed. DOWNLOAD OUR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS HERE Written by William Patterson Host/Executive Producer Ryan Barnett This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Featuring original interviews with Tim Courtney, Harold Davis, David Deere, Chris Linford, Donald MacPherson, Dr. Sean Maloney, Nathasha Mohr, Paul Molnar, Jean Morin, Claude St.Onge, and the Honorable Rebecca Patterson Voice direction by Sonia Gemmiti Series consultant is Jean Morin An original production of Knockabout Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25 min.
Seizoen 2, aflevering 1

If You Like Rocket War, Try This: The Black Hum

Also from Knockabout Media: The Black Hum In this episode, we trace the rise of Rufus Rockhead and the making of Rockhead’s Paradise — the club that became the epicentre of Montreal’s jazz scene. It’s the story of how one man’s ambition transformed a city’s nightlife and created a powerful space for music, community, and resistance. *Download our Discussion Questions for your class* Host Cindy Charles Writer Nuruddin Qorane Executive Producer Ryan Barnett Associate Producer Cindy Charles Voice Director & Editor Sonia Gemmiti Researcher Dr. Sarafina Pagnotta Series Consultants Kathy Grant & Mathias Joost This series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Michael Marville, Stephen Dame, Mathias Joost, Kathy Grant, Constance Backhouse, Dr. Dorothy Williams Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew Barnett Featuring "Hello Montreal" performed by Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians A Knockabout Media Production This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31 min.
Seizoen 1, aflevering 3

Boots on the Ground

In this episode of Rocket War, the ground war begins. When Britain asks for help, 1 Canadian Field Hospital is rushed to the Saudi desert, where doctors, nurses, and medics prepare for chemical attacks, Scud missiles, and mass casualties. From training in Petawawa to treating wounded Iraqi soldiers on the front lines, Canadian medical staff confront the human cost of the Gulf War up close. Through firsthand accounts, we follow their journey into a fast-moving conflict. DOWNLOAD OUR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS HERE Written by William Patterson Host/Executive Producer Ryan Barnett This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Featuring original interviews with Tim Courtney, Harold Davis, David Deere, Chris Linford, Donald MacPherson, Dr. Sean Maloney, Nathasha Mohr, Paul Molnar, Jean Morin, Claude St.Onge, and the Honorable Rebecca Patterson Voice direction by Sonia Gemmiti Series consultant is Jean Morin An original production of Knockabout Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28 min.
Seizoen 1, aflevering 4

The Aftermath

In the final episode of Rocket War, we explore what happened after the guns fell silent in the 1991 Gulf War. From the rapid redeployment of Canadian forces and emotional homecomings to the difficult return to civilian life, this episode reveals the hidden costs of a “short” war. Veterans recount exposure to oil-well fires, the challenge of caring for the wounded after the ceasefire, and the long fight for recognition of service-related illness and death. DOWNLOAD OUR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS HERE Written by William Patterson Host/Executive Producer Ryan Barnett This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Featuring original interviews with Tim Courtney, Harold Davis, David Deere, Chris Linford, Donald MacPherson, Dr. Sean Maloney, Nathasha Mohr, Paul Molnar, Jean Morin, Claude St.Onge, and the Honorable Rebecca Patterson Voice direction by Sonia Gemmiti Series consultant is Jean Morin An original production of Knockabout Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29 min.
Seizoen 1, aflevering 1

The Front’s Favourite Gal

What if I told you the roots of Canadian drag weren’t in a nightclub, but in the mud and mayhem of the Western Front during the First World War? In this episode of Lavender Ranks, hosts Em and Karbon introduce you to Ross Hamilton, adored by audiences as “Marjorie” and remembered today as one of Canada’s earliest drag performers. Under the guise of “boosting morale,” the military somehow became the perfect stage for queer aesthetics, performance, and desire to emerge in plain sight. Today, Em and Karbon are spilling the tea on wartime concerts, the ingenuity in creating glamour at the front, and the blurry line between performance and identity during the First World War. And yes, in this episode, you’ll even hear from Ross Hamilton himself. Download our Discussion Questions. Lavender Ranks explores queer life during the First World War and contains frank discussions of war, discrimination, repression, sexuality, and historical violence. Listener discretion is advised. Written by Emily Gioskos Hosts Emily Gioskos & Karbon Executive Producer Ryan Barnett Edited by Sonia Gemmiti Series consultant Sarah Worthman Illustration by Henry Fong Additional Research Dr. Sarafina Pagnotta Featuring original interviews with Sarah Worthman, Mitchell LaFramboise, Cameron Telch, Andrea McKenzie, and Martine Roy. An original production of Knockabout Media This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50 min.
Trailer seizoen 1

Rocket War

In 1990–91, Canada joined the first UN–sanctioned war against a sovereign state since Korea. Rocket War is a four-part documentary series exploring Canada’s role in the Persian Gulf War as told through the voices of those who served. Focusing on Operation Friction, the series traces Canada’s contribution at sea, in the air, and on the ground—from Royal Canadian Navy ships enforcing UN sanctions in the Persian Gulf, to CF-18 fighter pilots flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, to a rapidly assembled Canadian field hospital treating coalition casualties and Iraqi prisoners of war under the threat of Scud missile attacks. Blending firsthand testimony with historical analysis, Rocket War examines how Canada adapted to modern, coalition warfare, and how this short, intense conflict reshaped the Canadian military in the post–Cold War world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 min.
Seizoen 2, aflevering 2

Charlie Kelly Takes the Mound

In this episode of The Black Hum, we trace the extraordinary life of Charlie Kelly, a standout baseball player from Ingersoll, Ontario, and a member of Canada’s No. 2 Construction Battalion. From local ballfields to the First World War, Kelly’s story reveals how sport offered both escape and opportunity. The episode culminates in the legendary “Forestry Game,” where Kelly took the mound before a crowd that included the King of England, challenging racial barriers through sheer talent. *Download our Discussion Questions for your class* Host Cindy Charles Writer Nuruddin Qorane Executive Producer Ryan Barnett Associate Producer Cindy Charles Voice Director Sonia Gemmiti Researcher Dr. Sarafina Pagnotta Series Consultants Kathy Grant & Mathias Joost This series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Michael Marville, Stephen Dame, Mathias Joost, Kathy Grant, Constance Backhouse, Dr. Dorothy Williams Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew Barnett A Knockabout Media Production This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26 min.
24-02-2023

« Une condition honteuse pour le pays »

Dans cet épisode, nous examinons le rapport de Bryce de 1907 et nous entendrons d’autres interventions de Cindy Blackstock, Teresa Edwards, Paul Hackett, Erin Millions, Kaila Johnston et Anne Lindsay. Nous examinons les pratiques, les politiques et correspondances officielles révélant les actes délibérés et l’indifférence qui ont contribué au mauvais état de santé des Autochtones et à des conséquences fatales. Nous parlerons des personnes qui ont résisté – les lanceurs d’alerte : parents, communautés, bureaucrates et membres du clergé. Les experts interrogés mettent en lumière le fait que les documents d’archives ne révèlent qu’une partie de l’histoire, et que de nombreuses questions demeurent sans réponse. Bien que cette série porte sur le passé, elle soulève plusieurs problèmes qui sont encore d’actualité. Une mise en garde : cette série porte sur les pensionnats autochtones, le racisme en médecine, la ségrégation dans les soins de santé et les patients disparus. Si vous êtes un survivant des pensionnats autochtones ou un survivant intergénérationnel, vous pouvez obtenir du soutien au moyen de la ligne d’écoute téléphonique de Résolution des questions des pensionnats indiens au 1-866-925-4419. La Ligne d'écoute d’espoir offre aussi du soutien en santé mentale et en situation de crise au 1-855-242-3310. Crédits: Écrit/produit par Maia-Foster Sanchez Coproducteur : Ryan Barnett Voix additionnelles : Nahka Bertrand, Tracy Ann Leith, Catherine Verdon-Diamond et Philip-G Simard Nos conseillères pour la série sont Teresa Edwards, Kaila Johnston et Erin Millions. Dessin original de Caleb Ellison-Dysart Une production de Médias Knockabout | Financé par le gouvernement du Canada Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

24-02-2023

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38 min.

Knockabout Media specializes in creative non-fiction storytelling. We are the makers of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North, Story Girl, Among Equals, and The Black Hum.

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