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The first and only podcast covering the battles, strategies, political decisions, and origin of the United States Marine Corps, from the origin of Tun Tavern to today. Neither the United States Marine Corps nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product (or promotion, or service, or activity).
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One Best Podcast is the platform we’re vary shows are on. The shows we currently carry are PInfall Wrap Up: Wrestling talk Two on Two Out: Baseball Talk BatCast: DC animated reviews. Andrew Caracci, Robert Roth, Erik Emerson, Marlo Estrada and Andrew Quimby are the hosts for the variety of Projects.
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Equity is about eliminating difference-based (race, gender, etc.) outcome gaps so that these differences do not predict one's success. Join Tennessee Diversity Consortium Executive Director, Robert Wilson, as we elevate model practices for improving equity within Middle TN.
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The Journey's Gift Podcast
Catherinanne George, Lissette Ochoa, with Jean Bageire and Grace Estrada ~Album Art Rebecca Seaby, Lead Artist.
The Journey's Gift is a virtual space where we explore our place in the world, finding light along the way. ~~~~~~~ ~~~ Spearheaded by Brescia University College Director, Campus Ministry, Catherinanne George, and International Program Coordinator, Lissette Ochoa, The Journey’s Gift podcast was developed collaboratively with Brescia student leaders to discuss critical issues happening in the world and to respond to the need for community—to reach out into it, sharing story, diversity and per ...
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The US Army’s arrival brought reinforcements and a reorganization of American troops. New tactics, like flamethrowers and enhanced naval gunfire, were introduced, though terrain and enemy fortifications remained challenging. The 1st Marine Division, weakened by malaria and extended combat, was finally relieved and sent to Australia for some much-ne…
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This episode dives into the strategic reorganization of American forces during the Guadalcanal campaign. The 164th Infantry and 7th Marines, positioned in the East Sector, tackled the harsh terrain as they encircled the enemy. Company B of the 8th Marines in the West Sector was crucial in securing vital artillery positions. Central to the operation…
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The episode will explore the intense engagements, including the Matanikau Phase, where American forces repelled Japanese attacks with strategic positioning and artillery. We'll discuss the heroic acts of individuals like John Basilone, who earned the Medal of Honor, and the leadership shifts that marked a turning point in the battle.…
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Following the initial engagement with the Ichiki Force, the Marines braced for more severe Japanese attacks along with ongoing air raids and bombardments. Despite limited resources, the Cactus Air Force, comprising Marine, Navy, and Army Air Force units, demonstrated remarkable resilience and efficiency. This episode explores the harsh realities at…
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Continuing from last week, we focus on Vandergrift and his Marines as they struggle with insufficient supplies and limited intelligence. This episode sets the stage for the Battle of the Tenaru, detailing the Marines' defensive tactics and hurdles while taking an in-depth look at the fight.저자 Robert Estrada
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This episode shifts focus from Yoke's journey toward Tulagi to Task Group X-Ray's approach to Beach Red on Guadalcanal, marking the first land offensive by American forces in WWII. The Marines, much like in Tulagi, were confronted with a stark difference between the intelligence they possessed and the actual situation on Guadalcanal. Their reliance…
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This episode follows the approach of Transport Group Yoke towards Tulagi. The initial bombardments by supporting aircraft and naval vessels set the stage for the Marines' landing. Once ashore, we'll discuss the challenging terrain of Tulagi and the tactical advances of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion and 2/5, as they navigate the island's ridges an…
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The Solomon Islands campaign during World War II was a pivotal moment in the Pacific Theater, marking the first major Allied offensive against the Japanese forces. This eight-part series will focus on a series of land and naval battles in the lower Solomons that were crucial in turning the tide of war in favor of the Allies. The Guadalcanal campaig…
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Amid the potential of the US entering WWII, American Samoa emerged as a linchpin in the Pacific defense strategy. With tensions rising and rumors of a Japanese attack swirling, the Marines swiftly fortified the island, constructing defenses, coastal emplacements, and antiaircraft positions. To bolster their forces, the Marines established the 1st S…
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During World War II, Iceland gained strategic significance due to its proximity to Europe and North America. When Germany invaded Denmark in April 1940, Britain realized the importance of preventing a similar invasion of Iceland and decided to occupy the island. However, their occupation was short-lived, as they had to return to defend against Germ…
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The History and Heart behind HBCUs with Cornelius Brownlee
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Cornelius Brownlee is the Executive Director of Equity and Inclusion at Tennessee State University, and believes in the importance of sustaining Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Although he did not attend an HBCU, he explains how important they are in creating safe spaces to foster a sense of empowerment and opportunity for those who f…
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Why Local Banks Thrive off Community with Jeff McGruder
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Jeff McGruder is the Chief Relationship Officer for Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company, the oldest continuously operating minority owned and operated bank in the U.S. He is a Nashville native, and believes in the importance of communities supporting local banks. In this episode, McGruder touches on the history of Citizens Bank and the broader …
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In this episode, we finish up our series on the history of desegregation in the Marines. We begin with a few stories about the Korean War, the continuing issue with the stewards MOS, racial tensions in the Vietnam War, and end with Desert Storm.저자 Robert Estrada
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John Graves is chair of the Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project and the Citizenship Education Fund. He worked alongside Reverend Jesse Jackson, a well known civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician who was a two time presidential nomination and served as a U.S. shadow senator. Graves has been around famous civil rights leaders from a you…
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In this episode, we explore the journey of the Montford Point Marines during WWII. After training, they prepared to join their brothers in arms in the Pacific. We delve into the organization of the 51st and 52nd battalions, some milestones, their involvement in the war, and a few heroic stories.저자 Robert Estrada
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Making Corporate America a Safer Space with Stephanie Battaglino
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Stephanie Battaglino is the founder of Follow Your Heart, LLC and is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and facilitator of conversations surrounding LGBTQ inclusion in the workspace, specifically among transgender and non-conforming individuals. She has over 40 years of experience in corporate America, and her story sheds light on the n…
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As the Director for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan, Amanda McLittle passionately believes in cultivating spaces that educate and welcome all people to learn more about the struggles and joys of marginalized groups. Amanda describes how the renovation of the multicultural lounges at the university are helping to create belongi…
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Montford Point was established in 1942, and this is the perfect time to take a break from the Pacific and focus the next few episodes on the history of desegregation in the Marine Corps. Marines at Montford Point overcame substantial hurdles to serve in the Corps. They were enlisting in a branch that literally didn't want them (Holcomb confirmed th…
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The Battle of Bataan and Corregidor comes to an end during this episode. This episode discusses the island surrender, some heroic stories from Marines on Corregidor, and statistics about the battle.저자 Robert Estrada
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Japanese forces occupied most of Luzon, and US/Philippine forces withdrew south to establish a defensive line. 72 officers and 1173 enlisted from more than 50 organizations joined the 4th Marines. This made them one of the most diverse Marine units ever to have existed. Despite the additional reinforcements, many newcomers to the 4th were sailors a…
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This episode continues our discussion in the Philippines. Most of the 4th Marines were positioned on Corregidor, a small, tadpole-shaped island in the mouth of Manila Bay. Japan's domination of air and sea cut off food and supplies to the peninsula's defenders. By April 1942, many troops had lost as much as a third of their body weight.…
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Kevin Sadaj served in the Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993 and participated in Operation Restore Hope. In 2011 he cofounded the Marine Somalia Veterans Association, which has over 2000 members. The association serves as a place of fellowship and support for members who served in Somalia and is a repository of the history of their experiences. Website…
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A coordinated raid targeted US installations in the Philippines shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan's invasion caused US forces to withdraw and led to indefensible brutalities, such as the infamous Bataan Death March. Part 1 of this series looks at the battle's opening days from the Marine Corps perspective.…
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The attack on Guam came only a few hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The island's defending force was significantly undergunned against the 5,500 troops from Japan's South Seas Detachment. We spend a little time talking about the amusing way Guam came into US possession, attempts to fortify Guam, and the Japanese attack on the island.…
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This episode continues our discussion on the Battle of Wake. After Japan’s initial attack, all hands on the island prepared for a second raid. We’ll discuss Japan’s first attempt at an amphibious landing, Japanese air raids in the days following, and end with Wake’s surrender.저자 Robert Estrada
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This episode digs into the attacks on Midway and Wake.저자 Robert Estrada
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During this episode, we break down events leading to Japan’s decision to attack Pearl Harbor, the planning that went into the attack, Japan’s voyage across the Pacific Ocean, and of course, Marine activity during the attack.저자 Robert Estrada
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We cover a lot in this episode, including the fall of many neutral countries, Italy and Japan officially aligning with Germany, and preparations made by the Corps before the US officially entered the war. On December 8th, President Roosevelt delivered his famous "Day of Infamy speech." It's included at the end of the episode.…
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This episode discusses a few events leading up to World War II, including the rise of European dictatorship and military control in Japan. We briefly cover how the rest of Europe reacted to Hitler seizing territory and end the episode with Germany's invasion of Poland.저자 Robert Estrada
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A few years before the United States entered World War I, the Navy started playing with the idea of planes. Marine 1st Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham was one of the first pilots to attend training in Maryland and helped design a Marine aviation program. Marines who followed in his footsteps developed or perfected many tactics still used today. We …
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Creating a Data-Driven DE&I Strategy with Janessa Cox-Irvin
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Janessa Cox-Irvin believes data can help companies focus their efforts and build a more efficient strategy for diversity and inclusion work. Janessa has used that tactic in her own work as global head of diversity and inclusion at AllianceBernstein, and in this episode, she discusses AB’s unique approach to creating a more equitable work environmen…
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Amplifying the Story of African Americans in Music with Tamar Smithers
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As Senior Director of Education and Exhibitions at Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music, Tamar Smithers is helping to create a space where people can learn about the vital role African Americans have played in music history. In this episode, Tamar shares her perspective on the importance of spaces like NMAAM for Black artists, …
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This episode closes the chapter on Marine Corps activity during the 20 years between wars. Concepts we’re familiar with today - such as training, officer assessments, organizational structure, and aviation - saw significant improvements, and we touch on some of those topics during this episode.저자 Robert Estrada
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Creating Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking Employees with Rosa Estrada
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When Rosa Estrada first started working at Gentex, she worried that her limited English-speaking skills would hold her back. Today, Rosa is the controller at Gentex, and she played a key role in the company’s efforts to build a limited English proficiency line. In this episode, Rosa shares about the process of developing that program, which allows …
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Developing Today’s Latino Students into Tomorrow’s Leaders with Jennifer Novo
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Jennifer Novo recognizes that many Latino students face unique barriers to success in college, and she’s committed to helping them overcome those challenges. Jennifer is the executive director of FUTURO, an inclusive college success and professional development program, and in this episode, she shares about her experience working with college stude…
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Preparing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals for Tech Careers with Alex Qin
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After experiencing discrimination as a woman in tech, Alex Qin decided to start advocating for greater diversity in the industry. Alex is the founder of Emergent Works, a non-profit that trains and employs formerly incarcerated coders. In this episode, Alex shares her story and discusses some changes that need to happen so women and people of color…
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Season 2, Episode 5: Journey to Breaking Barriers with Olympian Samantha Roberts
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This episode of The Journey's Gift is released in celebration of Black History Month, celebrating students and their achievements. Though released on February 27th, this episode was recorded prior to the invasion of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine and to those in Russia impacted by the actions of their government. We implore tho…
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We talk about Marines in China after WWI, the six commandants who led the Corps in the 20 years leading up to WWII, and touch on improvements of the Corps, including creating the Fleet Marine Force, better training, and establishing the Marine Corps birthday as we know it today.저자 Robert Estrada
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Shortly after the Allied Powers claimed victory in World War I, the happiness U.S. citizens felt soon turned into disillusionment, and many questioned the purpose of the war. Millions of people died, and it wasn’t clear what problems were solved. In the years leading up to WWII, pacifism became the fastest-growing movement in America. This antiwar …
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Season 2, Episode 4: Journey to Infinite Potential with Ursuline, Dr. Marie-Anne Quenneville
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Journey with us as we explore our place in the world, unpacking current issues and gifts in discussion with Ursuline, Dr. Marie-Anne Quenneville—Sr. Marie-Anne's work across academic and community settings explores the power of spirituality, quantum physics, and infinite potential, while highlighting the importance of education, alternative learnin…
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This battle is the last and most significant U.S. troops fought during WWI. We discuss the preparation leading up to the fight, some of the challenges both U.S. and German troops faced, and how both sides handled the armistice when they received the news. We end the episode by talking about some of the statistics on the war.…
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This battle was one of the bloodiest the Marines faced during WWI. We discuss the actions of the 5th and 6th Marines, including a disorderly retreat by the 5th Regiment. James Gregory wrote an excellent article about it in the latest issue of the MCU Press Marine Corps History. Check it out here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/MarineCorpsHistory…
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St Mihiel is the first U.S.-led offensive in WWI. Although the U.S. Army primarily fought this battle, the Marines played a considerable role in its outcome. We'll discuss some of the events leading up to the fight, look at how the Marine spent some of their quiet time, and get into the planned strategy outlined by Pershing and Lejeune.…
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Season 2, Episode 3: Journey to Strength and Survival with Educator & Author Cecily Alexander
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This episode is released following International Student Week, and in honour of the Founding of the Ursulines 486 years ago. We honour our international legacy, our Ursuline roots, and the Ursulines. With this episode focused on hope and survival, we commit ourselves to education, awareness, and action against racism. Journey with us as we explore …
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After the first day of battle, the 5th Marine Regiment lost a significant part of its force. Both sides reorganized for the night. German General Baron Von Watter moved the 46th Division to the front lines, and the 6th Marines prepared to meet the fresh German troops.저자 Robert Estrada
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Less than a month after Belleau Wood, the 5th and 6th Regiments made their way north. The Battle of Soissons was part of the Allied Aisne-Marne counter-offensive, and Marines who fought in both swore that Soissons was worse. This episode focuses on the 5th Marine regiment, and we discuss the logistical challenges Marines faced minutes before they w…
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Marines had to cross 350 meters of open wheat field to reach the Germans, and many who witnessed the battlefield compared it to Confederate General Robert E. Lee's failed Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg. We break down the position and strength of Marine and German forces at Belleau Wood and many of the challenges US forces faced du…
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This episode introduces the Battle of Belleau Wood. We follow the Marines as they arrive in France and discuss some of the training and assignments given to Marines in 1917. Heading into 1918, we discuss events leading up to the famous battle, including Germany’s Spring Offensive and some of the first engagements US Marines had with German troops.…
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This episode digs into how the Marine Corps prepared for war. We cover a lot and discuss recruit training, naval activity in Europe, early aviation, and introduce chaplains and corpsmen serving with Marines.저자 Robert Estrada
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