Walking Through Fire

Brian Hoops
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Military history, obscure crime stories, and other interesting topics of history and much more told from a post-9/11 Veteran.

  1. 07/05/2022

    Weatherman Part Two: Where are they now?

    We put a close on America's most boring domestic terrorist group, the Weathermen. In this episode we'll discuss the failed FBI investigation of the group, the downfall of the Weathermen, and what living members are up to today.

    35 min
  2. Weatherman Part One: The Weather Crud

    10/04/2022

    Weatherman Part One: The Weather Crud

    We take a dive into the US domestic terrorist group, The Weather Underground or the Weathermen. The Weathermen operated throughout the 1960s-80s. Today, we'll look at the group's formation and initial actions. Next episode we'll go into their downfall and a "Where are they now," update. References: SDS Weatherman War Council Newspapers https://i0.wp.com/archivesrevolutionnaires.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sds-weatherman-war-council.-flint-1969.jpg?ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/archivesrevolutionnaires.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sds-weatherman-war-council.-flint-1969-2.jpg Books: Days of Rage by Bryan Burroughs Witnessing the Revolution by Clara Bingham Bringing Down America by Larry Grathwohl

    41 min

  3. 06/02/2022

    Robert Garwood - Resister or Defector?

    We examine the case of Robert (or Bob or Bobby) Garwood. In 1965, while serving in the Marines during the Vietnam War, Garwood was captured by the enemy. Some would say he willingly assisted the opposing communist North Vietnamese, some would say he did what he could to survive. What became of his captivity remains a debate to this day.

    29 min

  4. 19/10/2021

    Secret Armies

    War is hell and most people who fight them are glad when they are over, despite what side they are on. Like a bad coke bender, some people want to keep the fight going. Today we explore secret armies and the guys (maybe gals too) that tried keeping up the fight.

    33 min

  5. 24/05/2020

    Famous Troops: Terrorist Edition

    Today we'll be looking into the life's of two former US servicemen who later went on to carry out some of the worst terrorist attacks in the US.

    59 min

  6. 02/04/2020

    Cannial Dictator or National Hero: The Idi Amin Story

    Some call him a hero, some call him a maniac. Today we explore the life and rule of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his erratic behavior towards....everyone.

    49 min

  7. 02/02/2020

    Soldiers of Many Flags

    War is complicated. Let's look at the lives of guys who fought for all sides, the good, the bad and the ugly: Yang Kyoungjong: Imperial Japan, Soviet Union, Nazi Germany Larry Thorne: Finnish Army, Nazi Germany, US Army Joe Beyrle: US Army, Soviet Union

    42 min

  8. 09/01/2020

    Lords of Hell's Kitchen: The NYC Irish Mob and Mickey Featherstone

    We revisit the true crime field and examine the life and times of Vietnam War veteran Mickey Featherstone, but also look into his involvement with the Westies, or the Irish Mob in Hell's Kitchen, NYC.

    58 min
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Military history, obscure crime stories, and other interesting topics of history and much more told from a post-9/11 Veteran.

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  • Création
    Brian Hoops
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2022
  • Épisodes
    14
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Brian Hoops
  • Site web de l’émission
    Walking Through Fire