Changing Hearts & Minds

Changing Hearts & Minds is a history podcast. We talk about everything that has to do with the history of warfare. Everything from clandestine operations, battles, and individuals and technology connected to the history of warfare.

CHM031- Invasion of Ukraine 03/08/2022

CHM031- Invasion of Ukraine This is a quickly thrown together episode on the evenst going on in Eastern Europe. The editing and audio are not what a regular episode would be. Here are some of the links we spoke about at the end of the episode: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/22384850

CHM030- The Battle of Bunker Hill 06/17/2021

CHM030- The Battle of Bunker Hill CHM030- The Battle of Bunker Hill Summary: The Revolutionary Wars most casualty producing battle for the British was not Yorktown or Trenton but took place on a hill at the Charlestown Peninsula on July 17, 1775. This episode we go over the mislabelled Battle of Bunker Hill. The lead up, events and personalities involved. Links: Books: The Battle of Bunker Hill By: Scott Waldman https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Battle_of_Bunker_Hill/YjExqouBnnoC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=battle+of+bunker+hill&printsec=frontcover CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/19511192

CHM029 - First Platoon (Author Annie Jacobsen) 03/27/2021

CHM029 - First Platoon (Author Annie Jacobsen) CHM029- First Platoon (Interview with Author Annie Jacobsen) Summary: Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen’s new investigative work has profound implications for democracy. First Platoon: A Story of Modern War in the Age of Identity Dominance (Dutton, 2021) reveals the full account of the platoon of young soldiers sent to Afghanistan whose experience ended abruptly in tragedy under 1st LT Clint Lorance. The larger part of the story, one never comprehensively reported before, is how the platoon was unwittingly involved in a shadowy Defense Department program to capture biometrics. Jacobesn also reveals details on how flawed data was used to make a case for Clint Lorance’s Pardon. Author Annie Jacobsen joins Jeff for an in depth interview on the events and untold details of how this was much more than just a war crime. Links: Books: First Platoon: A Story of Modern War in the Age of Identity Dominance By Annie Jacobsen Other Works By Annie Jacobsen: Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/18491411

CHM028- The Battle of The Crater 03/16/2021

CHM028- The Battle of The Crater CHM028- Battle of The Crater Summary: One of the most film ready stories of the Civil War. When a stand-off occurs at the Siege of Petersburg looks to be taking a long time towards the end of the war, a seemingly insane plan to break the defenses of the Confederates is born. When failed leadership and planning ends up with the battle being one of the most disastrous events for the Union Army during the last years of the war. Links: Books: Cold Harbor to the Crater: The End of the Overland Campaign By: Gary W. Gallagher, ‎Caroline E. Janney CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: http://www.elyucateco.com/usa#:~:text=Our%20history%20started%20in%201968,a%20jalapeno%20and%20chipotle%20sauce. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/18340316

CHM027- Cold Harbor 01/27/2021

CHM027- Cold Harbor CHM027- Cold Harbor Summary: Towards the end of the Civil War and the Overland Campaign newly promoted Lt General U.S. Grant faces down General Robert E. Lee. He learns a hard lesson about frontal assaults on reinforced positions. Jeff & Andrew also speak about the events in D.C. a few weeks ago. Links: Books: Cold Harbor: Grant and Lee, May 26–June 3, 1864 By Gordon C. Rhea CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/17705264

CHM026- Battle of The Aleutian Islands 01/19/2021

CHM026- Battle of The Aleutian Islands CHM026- Battle of The Aleutian Islands Summary: Empire of Japan after bombing Pearl Harbor invaded United States soil. The battlefields of World War II make their way onto U.S. land. Links: Books: Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians By Brian Garfield CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: http://www.elyucateco.com/usa#:~:text=Our%20history%20started%20in%201968,a%20jalapeno%20and%20chipotle%20sauce. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/17599670

CHM025- 1914 Christmas Truce 12/23/2020

CHM025- 1914 Christmas Truce CHM025- 1914 Christmas Truce Summary: Christmas Eve 1914, Europe is in the first Winter of The Great War. In the hundreds of miles of trenches the German and British Armies do something that has become legend since. They laid down their arms and celebrated Christmas with each other. Links: Books: The Christmas Truce of 1914: The History of the Holiday Ceasefire During World War I By Charles Rivers Editors Audio In Episode: “Silent Night” Piano Solo Instrumental (HD) Manuel Espinoza CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: http://www.elyucateco.com/usa#:~:text=Our%20history%20started%20in%201968,a%20jalapeno%20and%20chipotle%20sauce. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/17310929

CHM024- Dale Dye 11/29/2020

CHM024- Dale Dye Retire Marine Officer and Hollywood Legend Dale Dye joins CHM Podcast to talk about his career and projects. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/16991345

CHM023- Ernie Pyle 10/26/2020

CHM023- Ernie Pyle CHM023- Ernie Pyle Summary: Indiana born war reporter Ernie Pyle, won the Pulitzer Prize for his body of work during World War 2. His love of the dogfaces infantryman of the U.S. Army in both theaters was something to honored. His writings and life are one of the forgotten stories of the history of warfare. This episode we cover the life and times of Ernie Pyle. Links: Books: Films and Documentaries: CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: http://www.elyucateco.com/usa#:~:text=Our%20history%20started%20in%201968,a%20jalapeno%20and%20chipotle%20sauce. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/16541804

CHM022- Texas Revolution 09/29/2020

CHM022- Texas Revolution CHM022- Texas Revolution Summary: The Aftermath of the massacre at the Alamo left the Texians shocked, angry, and unified. Sam Houston and the growing numbers in his new Texian Army fight the Army of General Santa Anna for the independence of the Republic of Texas. Links: Books: CHM Sponsors: El Yucateco Hot Sauce: http://www.elyucateco.com/usa#:~:text=Our%20history%20started%20in%201968,a%20jalapeno%20and%20chipotle%20sauce. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/16195016

CHM021- The Alamo 09/08/2020

CHM021- The Alamo CHM021- The Alamo Summary: The Texians, are placed under siege by the army of Santa Ana and the battle of The Alamo on this episode of Changing Hearts & Minds Podcast Links: Books: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/15920966

CHM020- Jim Bowie 08/31/2020

CHM020- Jim Bowie CHM020- Jim Bowie Summary: Col James Bowie was perhaps one of the most complicated American Pioneers. He was most known for his Bowie knife and his death at the Alamo. Jim Bowie also was a land swindler and slaver. His family and his legacy cannot be honored without taking into account these dark parts of his story. CHM Podcast covers the life and times of James Bowie up until his joining of forces with the defenders at the doomed Alamo. Links: Books: Jim Bowie Paperback –by /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/15830150

CHM019- Paul Biddiss - BONUS 07/29/2020

CHM019- Paul Biddiss - BONUS CHM019- Paul Biddiss - BONUS Summary: Paul Biddiss is a British military veteran and military technical advisor for Hollywood. He has worked on films such as Fury & 1917 and television shows Vanity Fair and Strike Back. Links: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/15392939

CHM018: Davy Crockett 07/18/2020

CHM018: Davy Crockett CHM018- Davy Crockett Summary: David Crockett was not just a pioneer, veteran, politician, but also a hero to the people of Texas. This is part 1 of 4 of Changing Hearts & Minds coverage of the Texas Revolution. Links: Books: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/15259685

CHM017- Silent Service Part 2 (Revisited) 03/24/2020

CHM017- Silent Service Part 2 (Revisited) CHM017- Silent Service Part 2 (Revisited) Summary: Another re-released episode series Andrew and Jeff did back in 2018. The use of submarines in warfare changed the navel battle field forever when it first was used back in the United States Civil War. On this episode Jeff and Andrew will cover submarine during the Cold War and beyond. Links: Submarine Warfare Wiki: Submarines and Submarine Warfare: USS Thresher: USS Scorpion: Finding The Titanic: Film Clips: The Hunt For Red October: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/13673744

CHM016- SIlent Service Part 1 (Revisited) 03/24/2020

CHM016- SIlent Service Part 1 (Revisited) CHM016- Silent Service Part 1 (Revisited) Summary: Another re-release episode series Andrew and Jeff did back in 2018. The use of submarines in warfare changed the navel battle field forever when it first was used back in the United States Civil War. On this episode Jeff and Andrew will cover the invention of the technology of submarines up until World War 2. Links: Submarine Warfare Wiki: Submarines and Submarine Warfare: Film Clips: U571: Jaws: Men of Honor: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/13673675

CHM015- 1917 ( Film Review- Spoilers!) 02/09/2020

CHM015- 1917 ( Film Review- Spoilers!) CHM015- “SPECIAL EPISODE” 1917 (Review- Spoilers!) Summary: When you think of war dramas that have defined the war they depict you likely think of Saving Private Ryan for WW2 or Platoon for Vietnam. Director Sam Mendez paying tribute to his Grandfather Alfred Mendez who stories of his service in The Great War (WW1) as a message runner filled his youth with awe. This brilliant film is not based on real soldiers of history but is inspired and very similar to some of the wars battles and missions. CHM finds this film to be one of the best War Films to ever be made and it full of heart and reality that as a combat veteran Jeff cannot seem to shake the way the film made him feel and has a different opinion on the story and its not so easy to figure lesson. Michael Whelan from Unresolved Podcast and Dan from 1289 podcast join Jeff and give a Spoiler filled review and interpretation of this instant classic. Links: 1917 Official Website: They Shall Not Grow Old - Peter Jacksons Brilliant Documentary WW1 Historical Association Guests Links: Unresolved Podcast - Micheal Whelan: True Crime Movie Club : Jeff Dan & Michael Podcast 1289 - Dan: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/13080884

CHM014- KMS Bismarck Part 2 02/09/2020

CHM014- KMS Bismarck Part 2 CHM014- KMS Bismarck Part 2 Summary: The Bismarck had just engaged two British warships in its first action and within 10 minutes sunk The HMS Hood the world most well known ship with all but three of the crew. The British Navy under direct orders from Prime Minister Churchill made the hunting down and destroying the Bismarck the top priority. We go through the hunt for and chasing down of the Bismarck leading to its historic final engagement. Links and References: Battleship Bismarck: Britannica Page- Bismarck: Documentary: You-Tube Link Sink The Bismarck History Channel Special: Book: “Killing The Bismarck” By Iain Ballantyne: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/13072706

CHM013- KMS Bismarck Part 1 01/24/2020

CHM013- KMS Bismarck Part 1 CHM013- KMS Bismarck Part 1 Summary: 1941 The Nazi Controlled German Navy launched the most notorious battleship of modern naval history. The KMS Bismarck was only at sea operationally for 8 days but is one of the most well known and storied ships in the history of warfare. Links and References: Battleship Bismarck: Britannica Page- Bismarck: Documentary: You-Tube Link Sink The Bismarck History Channel Special: Book: “Killing The Bismarck” By Iain Ballantyne: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12869657

CHM012- Overexposed 2- Revisited 01/05/2020

CHM012- Overexposed 2- Revisited CHM012- Overexposed 2! Hormones Summary: Geoff Dardia is a Special Forces show friend who does so much honorable work with veterans health initiatives and awareness. He joined us for 2 shows to talk about the health of our combat vets and the dirty secrets they are not told and now pay for. This episode Geoff focuses on Hormones and the problems Veterans are having with them. Links: Task Force Dagger Homepage: Blast injury Article: Hormones & PTSD: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12620510

CHM011- Overexposed! Part 1-revisited 01/04/2020

CHM011- Overexposed! Part 1-revisited CHM011- Overexposed Summary: Geoff Dardia is a Special Forces show friend who does so much honorable work with veterans health initiatives and awareness. He joined us for 2 shows to talk about the health of our combat vets and the dirty secrets they are not told and now pay for. Links: Task Force Dagger Homepage: Methloquin in News Blast Injury News: /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12616022

CHM010- Daniel Boone Part 2- Revisited 01/04/2020

CHM010- Daniel Boone Part 2- Revisited CHM009- Daniel Boone Part 2 Summary: Here is another revisited CHM episode from way back in time. Daniel Boone was one of America’s most famous pioneers. This episode we dive into his life and times. Links and References: Media and Recommendations: Links: Links and References: Books: Daniel Boone: The Life and Legacy of an American Pioneer: Daniel Boone His Own Story /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12615467

CHM009- Daniel Boone Part 1 12/30/2019

CHM009- Daniel Boone Part 1 CHM009- Daniel Boone Part 1 Summary: Here is another revisited CHM episode from way back in time. Daniel Boone was one of America’s most famous pioneers. This episode we dive into his life and times. Links: Books: Daniel Boone: The Life and Legacy of an American Pioneer: Daniel Boone His Own Story /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12566879

CHM008-The Battle of Trenton-Revisted 12/06/2019

CHM008-The Battle of Trenton-Revisted CHM008-The Battle of Trenton Summary: Here is another revisited CHM episode from way back in time or specifically a year and some months ago,. The audio is what I expect from the 3rd episode I ever created but its still worth releasing for the sake of continuity and the topic and info is good. Battle Of Trenton was what most Revolutionary War historians agree the turning point in the War for not just the revolution but the British and Hessian forces learned a lesson in underestimating General Washington and his tactical plans and leadership on the field of battle. Links and References: Links: Books: The Battle of Trenton/the Battle of Princeton: Victory Or Death: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 25, 1776-January 3, 1777 /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12304610

CHM007- From MLB To OSS, Moe Berg Part 2 11/29/2019

CHM007- From MLB To OSS, Moe Berg Part 2 CHM007- From MLB To OSS, Moe Berg Part 2 Moe Berg finally joined the OSS after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 6 1941. Moe worked as an analyst for the OSS until his chance to go to Europe and work in the field came when The Manhattan Project needed a spy to assist in Operation Alsos. Moe did clandestine work to track and discover the Nazis progress on the Atomic Bomb. His work and missions including the possible assassination of a world famous physicist had a direct impact on the success of The Manhattan Project and the outcome of World War 2. Links and References: Media and Recommendations: Books: The Catcher Was A Spy by Nicholas Dawidoff Moe Berg Athlete Scholar Spy by Louis Kaufman Films: The Catcher Was a Spy (2019): Documentary- The Spy Behind Home Plate (2019) /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/12222782

CHM006-From MLB To OSS, Moe Berg Part 1 10/25/2019

CHM006-From MLB To OSS, Moe Berg Part 1 From humble beginnings first generation Jewish American Morris "Moe" Berg graduates from Princeton University with abilities in both academics and athletics that are unbelievable. He would become a spy in the OSS during WW2. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/11776622

CHM005- The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc 10/13/2019

CHM005- The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc REVISITED EPISODE: June 6 1944, D-Day has more stories of sacrifice and heroism than can be fit into a hour long podcast. Jeff and Andrew discuss the part that 2nd Ranger Bn had in their mission that day. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/11624921

CHM004- Jumpin' Joe, American Comrade 10/05/2019

CHM004- Jumpin' Joe, American Comrade Did you know there was a single American Soldier who fought for both the US Army and the Soviet Red Army as a official enlisted infantryman for both armies? We just found out and so lets learn about Joseph R. Beyrle a hero who had a almost movie script written life in the midst of the worlds most impactful war. Show can be found along with more episodes and endless other great podcasts at: Donate and support is very appreciated and comes with some perks: https://www.patreon.com/rss?campaign=3174484&auth=tJMO2uHDjGdv1AX2L9bFjLQIl-jAFu6X /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/11525234

CHM003- 5 Years To Freedom: The Legend of "Nick" Rowe 09/04/2019

CHM003- 5 Years To Freedom: The Legend of "Nick" Rowe Vietnam 1963, Green Beret Lt. James "Nick" Rowe was captured by Vietnamese Communists and would be held captive until 1968 when after a daring escape he was rescued. This episode we discuss the legend of Nick Rowe and his fellow Green Berets who faced and overcame unimaginable odds and torture as prisoners of war. His story is available in the autobiography of his time in captivity "5 Years To Freedom" /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/11116259

CHM002-Mutually Assured Destruction 09/04/2019

CHM002-Mutually Assured Destruction Since the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in 1945 the industrial nations of the world have been in a race to see who can create and possess the most world-ending weapons of mass destruction. This episode we discuss the history of nuclear weapons. /episode/index/show/chmpodcast/id/11115785

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