Snakes & Otters Podcast

Robert takes the conn for an exploration of his favorite type of fiction, the 'what if?' story. We examine it from all sort of perspectives, and have a few laughs along the way too. 

Francis has the conn and the guys talk life and work of Ernest Hemingway. The craft. the craft. 

Francis captains and we talk his favorite Man's Man, Ernest Hemingway and his words of wisdom.

Robert is in command and the guys talk about the 20 July Plot to kill Adolf Hitler only weeks after the Normandy Invasion. 

DJ Robert is spinning tunes this episode as the guys talk favorite bands, first concerts, first records bought with own money and all kinds of things rock music. 

Martin has the captain's chair and the guys talk Ike, soldier and president. A worthy hero. Martin recommends bios of Eisenhower by both Stephen Ambrose and Jean Edward Smith. Martin also introduces Wilson the Wonder Doodle.

Francis has the conn and Mark Twain makes a double appearance. Martin says this one quickly became a favorite Code of Honor.

Martin drives the LST to the beach in this episode discussing the Battle of Normandy, Operation Overlord. The guys give the lowdown, and talk books by Cornelius Ryan, Stephen Ambrose, Douglas Brinkley and John Keegan.

Martin has the wheel and drives the fellas at high speed through a discussion of car chase movies and what they mean. Yes, the guys give ontological weight to a movie about a hillbilly driving a Trans Am halfway across the country to steal beer. Because of course we do. 10-4 good buddy, I'm 10-10 on the side.

Francis has command and the guys talk military historian John Keegan. Pick up his stuff, readily accessible on major online booksellers and often at discount retail. Revolutionary historian.