The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In his new book, Uhtred’s Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom, Cornwell revisits Uhtred’s realm, exploring every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes, to weapons, to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned chef Suzanne Pollak. Newt’s guest is Bernard Cornwell.

The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In his new book, Uhtred’s Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom, Cornwell revisits Uhtred’s realm, exploring every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes, to weapons, to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned chef Suzanne Pollak. Newt’s guest is Bernard Cornwell.

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Episode 631: Bernard Cornwell on Uhtred’s Feast

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Newt talks with Daniel Bogado, the executive producer and director of the new National Geographic documentary "Tsunami: Race Against Time." The four-part documentary series marks 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history and provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that took over 225,000 lives. Bogado shares insights into the unexpected nature of the tsunami, the lack of warning systems, and the extensive research involved in creating the documentary. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact on survivors and the challenges of preserving historical footage. Additionally, Bogado mentions his upcoming project about a baby elephant in Kenya, highlighting his diverse range of his documentary work. "Tsunami: Race Against Time” is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Newt talks with Daniel Bogado, the executive producer and director of the new National Geographic documentary "Tsunami: Race Against Time." The four-part documentary series marks 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history and provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that took over 225,000 lives. Bogado shares insights into the unexpected nature of the tsunami, the lack of warning systems, and the extensive research involved in creating the documentary. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact on survivors and the challenges of preserving historical footage. Additionally, Bogado mentions his upcoming project about a baby elephant in Kenya, highlighting his diverse range of his documentary work. "Tsunami: Race Against Time” is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Episode 782: “Tsunami: Race Against Time” – a National Geographic Special

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Newt’s talks with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience” and they discuss the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Kirkpatrick highlights the pivotal role of Sarah Josepha Hale, an influential author and editor, who campaigned for nearly two decades to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Her efforts culminated in President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation, which set the last Thursday in November as a day for national thanksgiving. Kirkpatrick describes Hale's significant contributions to American culture, including her advocacy for women's education and employment, her influence through Godey's Lady's Book and her personal resilience, literary achievements, and lasting impact on American traditions and holidays.

Newt’s talks with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience” and they discuss the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Kirkpatrick highlights the pivotal role of Sarah Josepha Hale, an influential author and editor, who campaigned for nearly two decades to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Her efforts culminated in President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation, which set the last Thursday in November as a day for national thanksgiving. Kirkpatrick describes Hale's significant contributions to American culture, including her advocacy for women's education and employment, her influence through Godey's Lady's Book and her personal resilience, literary achievements, and lasting impact on American traditions and holidays.

Episode 781: Establishing Thanksgiving as a National Holiday

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Newt talks with Thomas Pack about Palladium Pictures' incubator program. The new initiative is designed to support and mentor emerging right-of-center filmmakers. The program provides participants with funding, mentorship, and assistance in distribution and marketing for their short documentary projects. Applications for the 2025 class of incubator fellows are currently open, with a deadline of December 5th, 2024. Pack discusses the program's goals and highlights the first four films produced through the incubator: "High Country Murder," a true crime documentary; "The Bird and the Bee," about the Babylon Bee's conflict with Twitter; "Spares," which explores embryonic adoption; and "The Secret Game," detailing the first interracial basketball game in the 1940s. The program aims to foster a new generation of filmmakers who can contribute to the cultural conversation from a conservative perspective.

Newt talks with Thomas Pack about Palladium Pictures' incubator program. The new initiative is designed to support and mentor emerging right-of-center filmmakers. The program provides participants with funding, mentorship, and assistance in distribution and marketing for their short documentary projects. Applications for the 2025 class of incubator fellows are currently open, with a deadline of December 5th, 2024. Pack discusses the program's goals and highlights the first four films produced through the incubator: "High Country Murder," a true crime documentary; "The Bird and the Bee," about the Babylon Bee's conflict with Twitter; "Spares," which explores embryonic adoption; and "The Secret Game," detailing the first interracial basketball game in the 1940s. The program aims to foster a new generation of filmmakers who can contribute to the cultural conversation from a conservative perspective.

Episode 780: Calling All Conservative Filmmakers

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