Fighter pilot, jets, shark repellent, and unauthorized aerial maneuvers, former Air Force Colonel Ron Stanich is like Tom Cruise in Top Gun, only better. Listen as he recounts his experiences in the military and his work now restoring old military planes at the MAPS museum in Green Ohio.

https://mapsairmuseum.org/

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We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

With only a small layer of air and rubber separating you from the gaping maw of a ferocious torrent, white water rafting is an adrenaline junky's home turf. Join us as Josh and Kyle share their own experiences with this extreme sport.

Ace Adventure Resort: https://aceraft.com/

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We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Out of all the animals domesticated by humans over the course of history, none has had as big of an impact as the horse. In this episode we speak with former member of the University of Findlay Equestrian Team, Alexis Isla, as she brings us into the world of horses. We cover a little bit of everything from events, shows, equipment, rodeo, racing, training and more.  

University of Findlay Equestrian Team: https://www.findlay.edu/sciences/equestrian-studies/show-teams/

Claptrap Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClaptrapCountry

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We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

In this episode we take a break from learning about various hobbies and talk about something a little more important, serving our fellow man. Our guest this week is optometrist and former medical group commander of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, Jim Patterson. In his spare time, Jim utilizes his skills to provide much needed vision care for the needy people of the Dominican Republic. 

Charity Organizations Mentioned in the Episode

Christian Dominican Medical Mission: https://cdmmission.org/

Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity: https://vosh.org/

SEE International: https://www.seeintl.org/

Knights of Columbus: https://www.kofc.org/en/index.html

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Special Thanks

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good and that could be again.” - James Earl Jones in The Field of Dreams

In this episode of Claptrap we sit down with vintage baseball player, Ed Shuman, and discuss how baseball was played in its original form and its evolution to modern day. With discuss changes in rules, equipment, strategy, fashion, why the White Sox wear black socks and much more. Although after listening to this episode you may feel like you want to grow a handle bar mustache, its not required. 

Society of American Baseball Research: https://sabr.org/

Vintage Baseball Association: https://www.vbba.org/

Canal Fulton Heritage Society: https://cfheritage.org/

Ohio Village Muffins: https://www.ohiohistory.org/volunteer/current-volunteers/ohio-village-muffins

Fulton Mules: https://www.facebook.com/CanalFultonMules

Dressed to the Nines Baseball Uniform Article: http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/index.htm

Claptrap Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClaptrapCountry

Claptrap Twitter: @ClaptrapCountry

Pocketnet: https://pocketnet.app/claptrap

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

One of the greatest traditions in college sports is the team mascot. From knights to amorphous red blobs, each school brings their own spin on how to pump up the crowd. In this episode, we are joined by one of the most unique mascots in the college world, the University of Akron's kangaroo mascot "Zippy", played by mechanical engineering student Emad Qureshi. 

Check out Emad's tutoring organization: https://mudaris.us/

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

"Captain Insano shows no mercy." While the double eye gouge might not be legal, in this episode we speak with former Mount Union University wrestler Brad Kress to see just what his favorite move is. We also touch on training, MMA, the Olympics, cutting weight and much more. 

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Since the beginning of time secrets have been conveyed to the enlightened through secret messages and symbols. In this episode, we explore modern day code creation and how it applies to commerce, privacy, and Bitcoin. We also discuss our favorite secret messages from history and pop culture. 

The webpage for Bitcoin extraordinaire Andreas Antonopoulos:

https://aantonop.com/

The book Joe recommends to get into cryptography:

https://www.amazon.com/Serious-Cryptography-Practical-Introduction-Encryption/dp/1593278268/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XLYKEVHL47FL&dchild=1&keywords=serious+cryptography&qid=1611695233&sprefix=serious+crypto%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1

A link to the Mises Institute and their explanation of Mises's Regression Theorem:

https://wiki.mises.org/wiki/Regression_theorem

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Apart from baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet, nothing is as American as eating barbeque over a holiday weekend. Join Josh and Kyle as they take you through the summer of 2010 as part of the road crew for 2 Fat Guys traveling BBQ wagon. Gain insight not only into preparing the various meats but also how crazy working with the general public can be. 

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Like J.G. Wentworth, for this episode we are calling 877-cache-now. Geocaching is modern day treasure hunting built for the information age. Join us as Nick describes his harrowing adventures from Switzerland to Japan in search of the world's best swag.

We would like to thank tyops for uploading our introduction song "Vivaldi Meets Hip Hop" to https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/259860/ for use under a creative common license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

We would also like to thank GregorQuendel for uploading our outro song "Cinematic Orchestral Action Theme" to https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/482097/ for use under a creative common license. As the clip is relatively long, we only used a portion for the outro. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode