Latest John walker Podcast Episodes
#25 Sweetmeats in Castroville
Curious Insights from History - November 12, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutesA good discussion of two guys eating a nice meal and talking about life, wars and noble living. Support the Show.
#24 Greatest Invention
Curious Insights from History - October 12, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutesThis is over a year old. I kind of forgot about it. It is my take on interesting inventions and what I believe is the greatest invention of all time. Support the Show.
#23 Body Snatchers
Curious Insights from History - March 02, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutesA brief discussion of medical advances and the associated darker resources that help with those advances. Support the Show.
#22 Try Something New
Curious Insights from History - February 17, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutesA look a a couple of real life examples of trying something new. Support the Show.
#21 Pomp
Curious Insights from History - February 03, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutesWe start with the arrogance of John Adams. We end with the first amendment. Support the Show.
#20 Pants on Fire
Curious Insights from History - January 14, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutesWe discuss the telling of the truth by a pair of famous historical figures. Is lying such a bad thing? Some say telling a few fibs is a normal development. An honest youth might grow up to be not so honest as an adult. Support the Show.
#19 Obvious
Curious Insights from History - December 16, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutesIt is amazing how looking back some things appear obvious. Yet at the time, no one really noticed. Support the Show.
#18 John Harvey's Mustard Problem
Curious Insights from History - August 10, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutesThis episode is a curious blending of war and medicine. A fascinating start to one branch of cancer treatment. I like it. I hope you will too. Support the Show.
#17 Chivington Massacre
Curious Insights from History - August 07, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutesA discussion of a sad day in American history and a man named Silas Soul. Support the Show.
#16 Lynwood
Curious Insights from History - June 17, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutesExcessive punishment sometimes results in extreme reaction! Support the Show.
#15 Arlington
Curious Insights from History - May 27, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutesBrief Memorial Day message Support the Show.
#14 Lee
Curious Insights from History - May 18, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutesThe definitive word on Civil War monuments. Or at least one opinion on one Civil War hero, Support the Show.
#13 Why a Spy
Curious Insights from History - April 30, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutesA Russian Spy from the 80's is discussed. How he did what he did and why. Support the Show.
#12 Dynamite to Peace
Curious Insights from History - April 16, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutesThe fascinating story of Alfred Nobel. How he went from dynamite king to originator of the Peace Prize. List of Nobel Prize Winners: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates Support the Show.
#11 The Fasting Cure
Curious Insights from History - April 06, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutesToday we talk about a book by Upton Sinclair called The Fasting Cure. It is an old book, but is amazingly modern considering the recent understandings of what fasting can do for health. This is a good general article about water fasting: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/water-fasting This ...
#10 Hockey Stick
Curious Insights from History - March 29, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutesSometime bad events lead to better outcomes. Support the Show.
#9 Fully Human
Curious Insights from History - March 19, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutesA discussion of slavery and black soldiers during the Civil War. Support the Show.
#8 POW to PM
Curious Insights from History - March 11, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutesA very confident young man and his exploits. Support the Show.
#8 POW to PM
Curious Insights from History - March 11, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutesA very confident young man and his exploits. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CuriousInsights)
#7 Brilliant Bottle Washer
Curious Insights from History - March 04, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutesThe story of a great scientist and his humble beginnings Support the Show.
#6 Underdog Advantage
Curious Insights from History - February 25, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutesWhy it can be an advantage to be an underdog. Support the Show.
#5 Dogs Still Have It
Curious Insights from History - February 18, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutesA discussion of a characteristic of dogs and Harry Truman Support the Show.
#4 April in the Phillipines
Curious Insights from History - February 11, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutesA discussion of the annual reenactment of a famed Explorer. Support the Show.
#3 Duel Disasters
Curious Insights from History - February 04, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutesA discussion concerning two disasters. Actually two duel disasters. Support the Show.
Critically Vigilant
Curious Insights from History - January 28, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutesWhy we must be critically vigilant and the famous person from history that took this advice to heart. Support the Show.
Interview with Uri Geller
- - Living Legends with Opal Bonfante - - - September 07, 2006 21:23 - 29 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week Opal talks to world famous psychic and television personality Uri Geller. From his extraordinary childhood right through to his spoon bending antics, Opal finds out exactly what Uri Geller does in a typical day. Uri gives his side of how his friendship with Michael Jackson went wrong. ...
Interview with Richard Carpenter
- - Living Legends with Opal Bonfante - - - August 17, 2006 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratingsRichard Carpenter talks to Opal live on the BigL. Richard talks about the artistic freedom he was given by his record label when he recorded back in his youth.
Interview with Wayne Fontana
- - Living Legends with Opal Bonfante - - - August 01, 2006 14:19 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother week, another celebrity interview. Opal Bonfante is joined by Wayne Fontana, founder of The Mindbenders and chats with him live on the phone. Wayne talks about his satisfaction from performing in the UK and his current tour. Wayne talks about how the group started out in the Jets and for...
Interview with Susannah Hoffs
- - Living Legends with Opal Bonfante - - - July 15, 2006 22:46 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Bangles reunited in 2000 and have been releasing new music over the past three years. Susannah Hoffs speaks to Opal about how the band has been coming back together again. As a mother of two, Susannah chats with Opal about juggling family life with her passion for music as well as her though...
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