Deep Dive: Memphis Occupied (1863), Birthdays of Augustus, Coltrane & Ray Charles, and Dolphin 'Pod' Explained - September 23, 2025
Monica Kellan and Sophia Reed explore the Union occupation of Memphis in 1863 and its strategic impact, celebrate the birthdays of Augustus Caesar, John Coltrane, and Ray Charles, and unpack the concise zoological term for dolphins: a pod.
In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss...
- 📜 The Union occupation of Memphis in 1863: how taking a key Mississippi River port reshaped logistics, military strategy, and civilian life in the Western theater.
- 🎂 Birthday tributes to Augustus Caesar (63 BC) — his reforms, infrastructure projects, and the Pax Romana — plus nods to John Coltrane (1926) and Ray Charles (1930).
- 💡 Fact of the day: why a group of dolphins is called a "pod," and how that single term frames our understanding of their social structure.
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- 📜 The Union occupation of Memphis in 1863: how taking a key Mississippi River port reshaped logistics, military strategy, and civilian life in the Western theater.
- 🎂 Birthday tributes to Augustus Caesar (63 BC) — his reforms, infrastructure projects, and the Pax Romana — plus nods to John Coltrane (1926) and Ray Charles (1930).
- 💡 Fact of the day: why a group of dolphins is called a "pod," and how that single term frames our understanding of their social structure.
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Chad Thompson
Chad Thompson is the producer of Neural Newscast, bringing his expertise in technology, cybersecurity, media production, DJing, music production, and radio broadcasting to deliver high-quality, engaging news content. A futurist and early adopter, Chad has a deep passion for innovation, storytelling, and automation, ensuring that Neural Newscast stays at the forefront of modern news delivery. With a background in security operations and a career leading cyber defense teams, he combines technical acumen with creative vision to produce informative and compelling broadcasts. In addition to producing the podcast, Chad creates its original music, blending his technical expertise with his creative talents to enhance the show's unique sound. Outside of Neural Newscast, Chad is a dedicated father, electronic music enthusiast, and builder of creative projects, always exploring new ways to merge technology with storytelling.
