Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys PREORDER JOE'S BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Highlands-Burn-Foundling-Brigade-Saga-ebook/dp/B0GSG5CNXX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QWHSPAADI07D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uLEY0I7D6t0IC9GWsF7SH1FKEgKqsqTLmV4PQ_lLi-wVUCYgTqIv0BWd9_-x3VzP.xn7v2CqU5MjngXmmSbYvVGsY_fxkvgsz-LA2tkhHHTs&dib_tag=se&keywords=joseph+kassabian&qid=1774247705&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C176&sr=1-1 SEE US LIVE MAY 29TH IN LONDON: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-29th-may-tickets-1985443952308 CANT MAKE THE SHOW? WE'RE STREAMING IT! GET YOUR LIVESTREAM TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-29th-may-2026-tickets-1985444086710 GET SECOND HOME'S DEBUT ALBUM https://secondhomes.bandcamp.com/album/find-a-way-to-hate-it The episode with the flag raising in it.

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SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys PREORDER JOE'S BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Highlands-Burn-Foundling-Brigade-Saga-ebook/dp/B0GSG5CNXX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QWHSPAADI07D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uLEY0I7D6t0IC9GWsF7SH1FKEgKqsqTLmV4PQ_lLi-wVUCYgTqIv0BWd9_-x3VzP.xn7v2CqU5MjngXmmSbYvVGsY_fxkvgsz-LA2tkhHHTs&dib_tag=se&keywords=joseph+kassabian&qid=1774247705&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C176&sr=1-1 SEE US LIVE MAY 29TH IN LONDON: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-29th-may-tickets-1985443952308 CANT MAKE THE SHOW? WE'RE STREAMING IT! GET YOUR LIVESTREAM TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-29th-may-2026-tickets-1985444086710 GET SECOND HOME'S DEBUT ALBUM https://secondhomes.bandcamp.com/album/find-a-way-to-hate-it A tiny speck of inhospitable black sand turns into hell on earth as tens of thousands of men slaughter one another over caves, bunkers, and mountains. Armed with explosives, flame throwers, napalm, and more naval gunfire than the Japanese had ever seen, US Marines struggle through one of the most horrific battles of the Pacific Campaign of WWII. Part 1/3 SOURCES: Toll, Ian W. Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944–1945 Allen, Robert E. The First Battalion of the 28th Marines on Iwo Jima: A Day-by-Day History from Personal Accounts and Official Reports, with Complete Muster Rolls. Burrell, Robert S. "Breaking the Cycle of Iwo Jima Mythology: A Strategic Study of Operation Detachment" Toland, John. The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936–1945 Leckie, Robert. The Battle for Iwo Jima Kakehashi, Kumiko. So Sad to Fall in Battle: An Account of War Based on General Tadamichi Kuribayashi's Letters from Iwo Jima Wheeler, Richard. Iwo Jima. Tatum, Chuck. Red Blood, Black Sand: With John Basilone on Iwo Jima

A vivid retelling of the 1643 clash where French youth take on Spain’s famed Army of Flanders. They unpack siege tactics, swampy terrain, and a risky decision to fight in the open. Listeners hear about failed scouting, cavalry chaos, a daring flanking maneuver and the bloody collapse of the tercio formations.

A deep dive into the ill-fated PQ-17 Arctic convoy, its perilous Murmansk run, and the strained defenses that tried to protect it. They explore Liberty ship design and crew life in brutal Arctic conditions. The narrative highlights miscommunication, a panicked withdrawal of escorts, and the ensuing coordinated U-boat and Luftwaffe attacks that left many ships isolated.

A suspenseful 19th-century Navy mutiny tale aboard the USS Somers. The hosts unpack the appeal and definition of mutiny. They explore the Somers' role in anti-slavery patrols, manpower struggles, and a troubled crew makeup. Class divides among apprentices and midshipmen add tension as the story builds toward its dramatic consequences.

A murder on the Namamugi road sparks a story of samurai law, cultural clash, and diplomatic brinkmanship. The show traces Bakumatsu-era power struggles, Western unequal treaties, and Satsuma’s mix of tradition and drive for modern arms. Tensions build from legal customs and insults to a British ultimatum, a naval expedition to Kagoshima, and a dramatic bombardment with wide political fallout.

A lively preview dives into how The Pillows shaped the show’s music-driven storytelling. They discuss varied animation styles from different directors and the production quirks that caused them. Conversation covers the series’ loose, meta humor and a baseball-focused installment that highlights Naota’s passivity. Darker manga-to-anime changes and the eerie dynamics around Haruko and Naota’s father are also highlighted.

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