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DOC, Tell Me More!

by Mike Comfort

An indepth look at documentaries that explores the subject matter on a deeper level and examines what was left out.

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  1. E74: Doc Making the Rounds #4

    Shorter episode this month as I've been really busy but I do quickly discuss Turning Point: Vietnam, The Hunt for Bin Laden, and Liver King

  2. E73: The War on the Diamond

    I dive into the Ray Chapman incident that occurred during a 1920 game between the NY Yankees and Cleveland Indians

  3. E72: India v Pakistan - The Greatest Rivalry

    I discuss the historic India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and the hostile relations between the countries

  4. E71: Leonardo da Vinci pt 2

    I finish my series on da Vinci and highlight the Mona Lisa, his flying inventions, and his rivalry with Michelangelo.

  5. E70: Leonardo da Vinci pt 1

    I discuss the 1st half of da Vinci's life as well as his contributions to anatomy, mechanics, and his painting The Last Supper

  6. E69: The Endurance

    I discuss Ernest Shackleton's infamous Endurance Expedition during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Expedition

  7. E68: Game 7 pt 2

    I finish the Game 7 documentary where I discuss the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals, 2003 ALCS, and 2006 NBA Western Conference Semis

  8. E67: Game 7 pt 1

    I look at the 1st part of the Amazon Prime series 'Game 7', where I discuss the 1987 Stanley Cup Finals and 2016 World Series

  9. E66: The Northwest Indian War

    I talk about the Northwest Indian War (1785-1795) and the greatest American military defeat - St Clair's Defeat

  10. E65: DTMM Update

    I'm looking for feedback on the future of Doc Tell Me More: 1) Frequency of episodes 2) Length of episodes 3) Episode content Post comments on your podcast platform or contact me at: [email protected] Thanks!

  11. E64: The Bronx Zoo 1990 pt 2

    I finish my look at the 1990 Yankees and discuss how the worst team in franchise history turned into a dynasty

  12. E63: The Bronx Zoo 1990 pt 1

    I talk about the new documentary The Bronx Zoo 1990. In part 1 I discuss the state of the Yankees in 1990, the Steinbrenner Winfield feud, and the 1st half of the 1990 season.

  13. E62: The Short Flight of the Seattle Pilots

    I discuss the 1 year run of the Seattle Pilots of the American League - why they lasted just 1 year and the lasting legacy of Ball Four.

  14. E61: The War of 1812 (PBS) pt 4

    I finish the series on The War of 1812 with the campaigns of 1814-15, which includes Baltimore, Washington, Plattsburgh, and New Orleans. I also talk about the Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent, and the impact of the war.

  15. E60: The War of 1812 (PBS) pt 3

    I discuss the 1813 campaigns which include Lake Erie, Frenchtown, Thames, and Chrysler's Farm.

  16. E59: The War of 1812 (PBS) pt 2

    The campaign of 1812 is discussed including the Fall of Detroit, Queenston Heights, the USS Constitution, and the USS United States. I also discuss the election of 1812.

  17. E58: The War of 1812 (PBS) pt 1

    I start discussing the PBS documentary The War of 1812. I focus on the prelude and causes of the war, plus the Baltimore Riots after the declaration of war.

  18. E57: The League - Journey of Negro League Baseball

    I discuss important figures of Negro League baseball including Rube Foster, Gus Greenlee, Cumberland Posey, Effa Manley, and J.L. Wilkinson.

  19. E56: Bison, Barry, and Stamped

    I take a quick look at 3 documentaries in a special episode: American Buffalo, Bye Bye Barry, and Stamped From The Beginning.

  20. E55: The Bright Path - Johnny Bright

    I discuss one of the 1st great dual threat QBs, Johnny Bright, who starred for Drake University and in the CFL. He's known for the Johnny Bright Incident, which was a racially motivated attack against him during a game.

  21. E54: Swamp Kings pt 2

    I discuss all the arrests at UF under Urban Meyer, the Bama rivalry, the 2010 season, and other topics left out of the documentary

  22. E53: Swamp Kings pt 1

    I discuss the history of Florida football, Urban Meyer, and the 2006 national championship

  23. E52: The Roosevelts pt 7

    I discuss FDR's death, other presidential deaths, and Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  24. E51: The Roosevelts pt 6

    I discuss the Election of 1940, the ridiculous (and false) Pearl Harbor conspiracy theories, plus Ted Roosevelt Jr's military legacy

  25. E50: The Roosevelts pt 5

    I take a look at the New Deal, the election of 1936, and Eleanor Roosevelt's impact as First Lady

  26. E49: The Roosevelts pt 4

    I discuss FDR's polio diagnosis, the presidential election of 1932, and FDR's assassination attempt.

  27. E48: The Roosevelts pt 3

    I discuss the Election of 1912, TR's South American Expedition, and FDR's early political career.

  28. E47: The Roosevelts pt 2

    I discuss TR's role in the Panama Canal, the dark chapter of the Brownsille Affair, and the Russo-Japanese War and its effects on TR and FDR.

  29. E46: The Roosevelts pt 1

    Part 1 of my new series 'The Roosevelts' takes a look at the Roosevelt ancestors, Teddy's Spanish-American War service including myths, and the assassination of President McKinley

  30. E45: Bill Russell - Legend pt 2

    I discuss Russell's 2nd half of his playing career, assess his coaching abilities, and theorize where he ranks all time.

  31. E44: Bill Russell - Legend pt 1

    I examine part 1 of Bill Russell - Legend and take a look at Russell's USF career, early Boston Celtics career, and role in the Civil Rights movement.

  32. E43: A Long Way From Home - Baseball Integration pt 2

    I discuss the integration of the minor leagues in the 1950s/1960s and the 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates, who had the 1st all-minority lineup.

  33. E42: A Long Way From Home - Baseball Integration pt 1

    My first episode from the documentary 'A Long Way From Home' takes a look at the players who followed in Jackie Robinson's steps in breaking the color barrier and how long full integration took in major league baseball.

  34. E41: The Vote pt 2

    Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt pursue separate strategies in order to get the 19th Amendment passed to enshrine women's suffrage.

  35. E40: The Vote pt 1

    I look at the women's suffrage movement from the early 1800s to 1915.

  36. E39: Ken Burns The War pt 6

    Germany surrenders after the Battle of Berlin, while Japan surrenders after Okinawa and the atomic bombings. Also, what happened if the US invaded Japan w Operation Downfall or Britain attacked the USSR w Operation Unthinkable? Lastly, some thoughts on the Holocaust.

  37. E38: Ken Burns The War pt 5

    Two fierce battles set the stage for the Allied victory: Battle of the Bulge and Battle of Iwo Jima. Plus two women's professional baseball leagues are founded and find success.

  38. E16: Ken Burns Civil War Episode 5

    Grant's Overland Campaign, the Fall of Atlanta, and the Shenandoah Valley push the North towards victory.

  39. E15: Ken Burns Civil War Episode 4

    The Siege of Vicksburg and Battle of Gettysburg turn the tide for the Union in 1863

  40. E14: Ken Burns Civil War Episode 3

    I discuss the Valley Campaign, the Seven Days, Antietam, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

  41. E13 Ken Burns Civil War Episode 2

    Discuss General McClellan in the East, General Grant in the West, Frederick Douglass, and other info from the first part of 1862

  42. E12: Ken Burns Civil War Episode 1

    Discussed are the causes of the Civil War, secession, the creation of the Confederacy, the 1860 election, and major battles of 1861.

  43. E37: Ken Burns The War pt 4

    WW2 drags on with fierce battles: Leyte, Peleliu, Aachen. Plus the Warsaw Uprising and the Lost Battalion.

  44. E36: Ken Burns The War pt 3

    The Allies land on Normandy, the US invades Saipan, Paris is liberated, plus a look at the POW situation in WW2.

  45. E35: DOC Making the Rounds #3

    I talk about a variety of topics including Nolan Ryan, the premodern WS of 1884-90, and the Battle of Madagascar.

  46. E34: Ken Burns The War pt 2

    The Allies invade Italy, the home front kicks into high gear, the Russians beat the Germans in Stalingrad, and the Battle of Tarawa proves costly.

  47. E33: Ken Burns The War pt 1

    I examine the events leading to WW2, the Fall of France, the US entry, and key battles such as Midway, Guadalcanal, and the little known Aleutian Islands Campaign.

  48. E32: DOC Making the Rounds #2

    Another short episode where I discuss the Manti Te'o doc, Pujols 700 HR, who is the single season HR king, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and an update on my next long episode on WW2

  49. E31: DOC Making the Rounds #1

    I talk about the Gladbeck Hostage Crisis, the 2001 Miami Hurricanes, Aaron Judge's historic season, and why the playoff is bad for college football.

  50. E30: The U - Miami Hurricane Dynasty of the 80s

    I discuss the Miami Hurricanes FB Dynasty of the 1980s

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An indepth look at documentaries that explores the subject matter on a deeper level and examines what was left out.

HOSTED BY

Mike Comfort

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