Salt Water Coffee: Recent Episodes
Tim Migaki
Discussing maritime/naval history & social studies education. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-migaki/support
Once upon a time, the U.S. Coast Guard considered using hovercraft in its fleet. This is the story of three of the most unique vehicles to see service with the USCG.
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Rambling on about replacing lights, getting a porta potty, and being summoned for jury duty.
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It requires years of training to use a coffee maker in the Navy.
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https://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/10/01/that-time-i-taught-a-u-s-navy-captain-how-to-make-coffee/
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Wherein I discuss starting yet another podcast called "Down Periscope, Up Periscope." Also talking about:
- A preference for total phone bans in schools
- Ice Storm 2024
- Getting new RODE recording equipment for the field.
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Discussing who Captain Ney was and why he was so important for food service in the U.S. Navy.
This episode is also available as a blog post at: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/12/10/its-a-ney-day-food-service-excellence-in-the-u-s-navy/.
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Discussing the groups that come through the submarine after museum hours are over. Also, the Portland Public Schools (PPS) Teacher's Strike.
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There are several instances of submarines sinking another submarine in WWII. This is the case of I-176: the only Japanese submarine to sink an American submarine.
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Some ships are really lucky. Some ships are really unlucky. USS Ross is probably both in this case since she survived two direct mine hits during WWII.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2022/09/04/uss-ross-the-destroyer-that-survived-2-mine-hits/
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The storied USCGC Alert served for more than 40 years but met a rather ignominious end.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2022/01/23/the-loss-of-uscgc-alert-wsc-wmec-127/
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I pondered more of the nice things about working as a substitute and on a submarine.
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It's a bit more involved than the one you have at home.
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https://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/07/30/how-to-use-a-toilet-on-a-submarine/
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Discussing spending $49 on a piece of plastic, new wheels for my office chair, and my experiences (thus far) of being a tour guide on a submarine museum ship.
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Discussing weird scams on Youtube, computer glitches with peripherals and drivers, social media laws in Utah, and gas laws in Oregon.
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Looking at how sailing ships move to windward. It often involves a number of turns.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/02/21/tacking-and-wearing-jibing/
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Discussing the long line of historians and researchers who have come before us and done the hard work.
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We dropped a lot of sh*t on Vietnam during the war...including a toilet. This is that toilet's story.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/11/15/that-time-the-u-s-navy-bombed-vietnam-with-a-toilet/
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The most important small-scale infantry battle of the early Pacific War occurred on the island of Guadalcanal.
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Discussing the nature of history as a narrative and interpretation of events written by historians.
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A short discussion on the naval tactic of holding the weather gage and why it was important in the Age of Sail.
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An old (2016) interview I did with one of my uncles, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel about his experiences in the infantry.
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https://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/05/06/interview-with-a-u-s-army-infantry-officer/
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Examining why people believe in conspiracy theories and what we can do to change their minds...if at all.
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Discussing the benefits and drawbacks of A.I.-generated content.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/03/19/a-i-generated-content-a-teachers-perspective-pt-3-benefits-drawbacks-of-a-i-content/
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Discussing cheating/plagiarism I've seen and extrapolating the use of A.I. to it.
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Testing out ChatGPT's ability to write convincingly.
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Getting my Covid booster and a new laptop and audio interface.
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Examining the world's largest underwater sinkhole.
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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/06/20/the-naval-vessel-vs-the-lighthouse-urban-legend/
This often-told story is about a naval ship nearly crashing into a lighthouse. A cliched sea story that's become very overused.
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Getting Covid, getting the flu, playing games, and getting a large-capacity hard drive.
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Discussing the value of history and why we shouldn't be dismissive of it.
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Dump truck bumper stickers, a 5th grade teacher with a "kill list," and the joys of substitute teaching in high school.
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Discussing part 4 (final part) of my time teaching middle school and the final decisions I've made this (school) year.
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Discussing part 3 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.
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Discussing the development and usage of the line of battle (AKA battle line) naval tactic.
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Discussing changing tastes in video games and part 2 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.
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Learn about the time the State of Oregon solved the problem of a dead whale on a beach by using high explosives.
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Discussing what differentiates a navy from an army or an air force. Also, how the environment of the ocean contributes to a navy's characteristics.
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Discussing getting a 2nd monitor and part 1 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school. It's been tough.
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Discussing the role, envisioned weapons, and sensors of the F-35 Lightning II.
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Part 1: Discussing the design and development of the F-35 Lightning II
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Following up with more information on the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva. Discussing propaganda and the fictional "Ghost of Kyiv" and the cracking of Light Hash Rate graphics cards.
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Discussing the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva, the pointless Academy Awards show (including Will Smith slapping Chris Rock), why I don't watch the news on TV, and a follow-up to the previous random musings where I discussed the Johnjay and Rich "War of the Roses" segment.
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Having previously looked at what historical interpretations are, we now turn to examining what "bad history" is.
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We examine what historical interpretations are and how they are created.
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Discussing how the Black, White, Red, and Yellow Seas got their names.
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Wherein I discuss:
The stressful school year (thus far), watching shows from my childhood (X-Files & Ally McBeal), Survivorman, and the Johnjay and Rich show & the Jubal show.
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Examining (and attempting to reconcile) the differences in how war films portray events versus what actually happened. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/03/29/drama-vs-facts-historical-accuracy-in-war-films/
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Examining the theoretical concept of a decisive naval battle and what elements would be required to exploit and win one.
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Wherein I discuss:
- Getting a graphics card and completing my PC build!
- Strange dreams of fighting zombies
- Changing jobs
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Discussing:
- How to use a crosswalk
- The recent heatwave in the Pacific NW in late-June 2021
- Changing jobs to middle school teaching
- Avoiding arguments on social media and developing a simulation of social media based on wargame design philosophies
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Discussing the design and history of the U.S. Navy's Omaha-class Light Cruisers.
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Wherein I discuss:
Witnessing car accidents and the tokenism and patronizing nature of Asian-American Heritage Month and Teacher Appreciation Week.
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A bunch of thoughts on attending my first wargaming conference. It was nice to be around smart people discussing a high-brow topic.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/04/30/attending-the-connections-online-wargaming-conference/
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Wherein I discuss...
- My new mic and boom arm podcasting setup.
- Continued frustrations with acquiring a graphics card for my PC build.
- The recent discovery of the wreck of the USS Johnston sunk during the Battle off Samar
- Attending the "Connections Online" wargaming conference.
- The potential for adapting wargames to a high school history classroom.
- Reading Philip Sabin's books Lost Battles and Simulating War.
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Examining the Otsu tactic, the Japanese evolution of the tactic of Crossing the T.
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Examining the modified IJN Kuma-class cruisers, the Kitakami and Oi.
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Find out why the Japanese Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedo was so dangerous.
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Learn about the unique one-off Japanese destroyer, Shimakaze.
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Wherein I discuss:
- wargames and game studies
- upcoming games I'd like to play ...or maybe not
- ships getting stuck in the Suez Canal
- the rapid spread of information
- getting my 2nd COVID vaccine dose
- researching mic boom arms and future film/tv reviews
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Learn about the classic naval tactic of "Crossing/Capping the T."
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Discussing the decline of military history at colleges and universities. Also, the stereotypes of the field of military history and reasons to study it.
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Discussing the history of mocha as a coffee product.
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Why does the Coast Guard call their ships cutters? Find out!
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Looking at two special Zero variants. These were armored...sorta.
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Taking a further look at the A6M Zero. This time: why did it have mixed armament?
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Elucidating on the reasons for why the A6M Zero did not have armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. It may not be why you think.
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The story of the USCGC McCulloch which sank due to collision and was rediscovered in 2016.
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Ever wondered about that orange and blue racing stripe on Coast Guard ships? There's a reason for it.
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Back in the day, the U.S. Navy got the bright idea to land a C-130 Hercules aboard an aircraft carrier. Find out how that went!
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Looking at how primary, secondary, and tertiary sources are used in historical research.
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Why is grog the preferred drink of sailors? Find out!
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- Ground rules for the random musings
- building a new computer
- upgrading my audio/podcast setup.
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A brief look at "Wonder Day" as a teaching tool by examining the most expensive known shipwrecks in history.
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Examining media literacy in the digital age and our need to be responsible publishers and consumers of information.
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Defending the concept of studying history and why it's important.
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Examining Wikipedia as a source and how useful it is for research.
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Introduction to the podcast.
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