Finest Hours

Brayden Cromar, Hayden Hansen, Skylar Williams
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Exploring the amazing true stories of human achievement and influence

  1. 08/16/2023

    Erich Maria Remarque's Warning to the World

    On this episode we discuss the impact that Erich Maria Remarque has had on literature and society. His blockbuster novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, rawly captures the horrors of war. His warning is as relevant today as it was in 1918.

    19 min

  2. 04/30/2023

    The Madness of Louis Wain: A Journey Through His Artistic Evolution

    Louis Wain was a British artist with a truly distinctive art style, best known for his vibrant and whimsical paintings of cats. However, tragedy struck his life when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his later years, and this had a profound impact on both his life and his art. As he descended into the depths of mental illness, his art became increasingly abstract and psychedelic, reflecting the turmoil and chaos of his inner world. In his final years, Wain's paintings were a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and fantastical shapes, a reflection of his mind in a state of madness. Despite the tragic turn his life took, Wain's legacy as an artist endures, as his work continues to fascinate and inspire art lovers around the world.

    20 min

  3. 11/05/2022

    Alexander Selkirk: Pirate, Castaway, Madlad

    Scottish Sailor, Privateer, and certified Madlad, Alexander Selkirk was stranded off the coast of South America in the 18th century. His story of survival is truly captivating.

    27 min

  4. 12/31/2021

    Operation Cowboy: Rescuing the Finest Horses of The Third Reich

    In the final days of World War 2, Germany's prized Lipizzaners were under threat of Soviet destruction. Germans responsible for the care of the horses, set aside feelings of animosity towards the Americans and plead with them to rescue these prized horses from the onslaught of the Red Army.

    31 min

  5. 08/28/2021

    Mathias Sindelar

    Mathias Sindelar, an Austrian-born footballer, became a legend of the game and took a stand against Nazi Germany

    23 min

  6. 08/02/2021

    The Leader of the Forgotten Army: William Slim

    William Slim was crucial to the British advance to liberate Burma from the Imperial Japanese Army in World War 2.

    27 min

  7. 05/02/2021

    The Soul of Nike: Steve Prefontaine

    Steve Prefontaine, a martyr of unfulfilled human potential, is one of the most iconic athletes of all time. His influence transcended nations and generations. When his life was suddenly and tragically taken at 24, his mystique grew even more.

    41 min

  8. 02/21/2021

    "Because it's there!" The George Mallory Story

    On this episode we discuss British mountaineering legend, George Mallory, possibly the first man to summit Mount Everest.

    23 min
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Exploring the amazing true stories of human achievement and influence

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  • Creator
    Brayden Cromar, Hayden Hansen, Skylar Williams
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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