Episode 21: Dick Thelen - USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Survivor

07/30/21 • 37 min

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On the 76th Anniversary of the sinking, Derek sits down to a historic interview with Dick Thelen, survivor of USS Indianapolis, torpedoed and sank after delivering the Atomic Bomb to Tinian in the closing weeks of World War 2. 1100 men were adrift for 4 days and nights with no hope of rescue, having to survive exposure, salt water poisoning, drowning and the worst known case of shark attacks in recorded history. In the end 316 men survived the ordeal. This a story of the enduring human spirit to never give up no matter the odds.

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Episode 20: Bliss Landon - CEO of U-Pic & Insurance Titan

On Episode 20, Derek welcomes to the show, Bliss Landon, CEO of U-Pic & School Device Coverage. She talks about her humble beginnings and how she rose to the top of the insurance business. Lots of great stuff!!

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Episode 22: Ben Lord & Steve Keeble (After 82: The Untold Story of the AIDS Crisis in the UK) - Documentarians

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In this episode, Derek sits down with Steve Keeble & Ben Lord, creators of the film, “After 82: The Untold Story of the AIDS Crisis in the UK”. From the struggles of getting a documentary made, gathering the testimonies of those involved, the film, "Pride", thoughts on HIV awareness in the Gay Community & the Project Lighthouse Memorial. *Strong Adult Language*