Napalm in the Morning - the Vietnam War thru Film

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss knowing flowers, smart Supreme Court decisions, and draft board deception as they dive deep into The Gay Deceivers. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the stereotypes.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss make-out sessions in the sand, stolen motorcycles, and the return of vets from Vietnam as they dive deep into The Ballad of Andy Crocker. Come for the historical analysis, stay for Marvin Gaye.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss the Led Zeppelin 1975 tour, long bike trips, and the Iranian Revolution as they dive deep into Argo, a real film about a fake film. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the mystery guest.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss agitators, bums, and the Kent State and Minnesota connection as they dive deep into the song "Ohio." Tough to record this one, but we hope you find it more important than our usual crud. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the hypocrisy.

Excavated from the ruins of a pre-Trump 2.0 America, Drs. Jones and Jagel (and a live, collaborative audience!) discuss fragging, haircuts, and body-bag drug smuggling as they dive deep into The Boys in Company C. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the soccer.

Happy Halloween! Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss secrets of Angkor, confusing plots, and World War I as they dive deep into Revolt of the Zombies. Special guest Dr. Vann drops knowledge and yells at Dr. Jagel (deserved). Recorded a year ago and aged in an oak barrel. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the drugs=zombies.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss plumbers vs. teens, audio love letters, and pot-cookies as they dive deep into Dick, the TRUE HISTORY of Watergate. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the dog walking.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss slipping Mickeys, Ayn Rand, and 1965 Vietnam as they dive deep into To the Shores of Hell. This is terrible. The film is as well. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Donahue.

Drs. Jones and Jagel talk with Steven Summers, Producer, Director, and pretty much everything for the documentary series War Movie. With over 100 years of cinematic history to explore, this five-part documentary series examines not only the history of war in American cinema, but how this medium has shaped our country's perspective on conflict, foreign policy, race, masculinity and national identity.

Drs. Jones and Jagel talk with Dr. Justin Brummer, founding editor of the Vietnam War Song Project. Containing 6,000+ songs, the project is a unique cultural-historical living archive, cataloguing, analyzing, and digitizing music that references the war. https://www.justinbrummer.com/

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss fraud college towns, ditching meetings, and crimes against the state as they dive deep into Red Nightmare. It is bad. But also good. Come for the historical analysis, stay for show trial.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss journalists, bungalows, and neocolonialism as they dive deep into Year of Living Dangerously. Special guest Dr. Vann himself lives in constant danger. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the origin stories.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss letters from lovers, lifting sticks, and making deals as they dive deep into The White House Plumbers, Episode Five. Special guest from Indonesia is Dr. Michael Vann! Come for the historical analysis, stay for the deep throat connection.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss shredding, dumb plans, and pardons as they dive deep into The White House Plumbers, Episode Four. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the crash.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss SALT, bad shots, and break-ins as they dive deep into The White House Plumbers, Episode Three. Special guest is Dr. Michael Vann. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the whiskey.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss CREEPs, garbage, and ITT as they dive deep into The White House Plumbers, Episode Two. Special guest Dr. Michael Vann is the guy on the couch. Come for the historical analysis, stay for duration, huh? Buy my book! 30% off with code 09BCARD https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501769337/khmer-nationalist/#bookTabs=1

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss Nazis, bad radios, and the Pentagon Papers as they dive deep into The White House Plumbers, Episode One. Special guest Dr. Michael Vann doesn't know what is going on. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Steely Dan.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss rain-barrel baths, murder conspiracy theories, and rubber(again) as they dive deep into Red Dust. Special guest Dr. Michael Vann learns us many things and laments the inability to find decent help on colonial plantations. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the tiger roars.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss the NBA Finals, fingernail-razors, and the Peace Corps as they dive deep into Volunteers, a riveting film that somehow put Eric to sleep. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Elon rant. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss robocalls, banned decorations, and POWS during the war in Vietnam as they dive deep into Last Ounce of Courage. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the WAR ON CHRISTMAS.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss Santana, Hendrix, and protest music as they dive deep into Woodstock. Our special guest PLAYED AT WOODSTOCK: former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten! Come for the historical analysis, stay for the acid.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss carrying fridges, morphine, and the end of French colonialism in Vietnam as they dive deep into 317th Platoon. Special guest Dr. Michael Vann attempts to keep us on track and provides some great context and tips on pastis. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the syrup.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss dirty tricks, red flags, and Watergate as they dive deep into All the President's Men. Special guest Rachel Lastnamewithheld attempts to keep us on track and provides some classroom experiences to blunt our bad jokes. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Goodbye Dick.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss magic johnsons, pan flutes, and how it was not fun watching this movie as they dive deep into Casualties of War. T-Roy channels Andrew Dice Clay. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the shower beers.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss bad judges, fake FBI agents, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention as they dive deep into The Trial of the Chicago 7. T-Roy explains how to let the air out of a tire. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the MC5.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss how to eat soup, Little Pattie, and the Battle of Long Tan as they dive deep into Danger Close. T-Roy brings the correct powder. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the aerial bombardment.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss horse meat, bad schools, and the American Indian Movement as they dive deep into Billy Jack. T-Roy learns us about nepotism in the film industry. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the barefoot kicking.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss doping, Wyoming, and 1980s Cold War as they dive deep into Rocky IV. A special guest brings some personal insight into Survivor. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the xenophobia. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss cabbies, Bruce, and 1970s NYC as they dive deep into the Robert DeNiro classic Taxi Driver. T-Roy schools us on black-market handgun purchases. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the tears...REAL TEARS!

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss bodily fluids, the Wet Bandits, and the underrepresentation of Boomers in popular culture as they dive deep into the Tom Hanks classic Forrest Gump. T-Roy brings the gas. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the terrible conspiracy theory.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss helicopter beers, Checkers, and Soviet involvement in Vietnam as they dive deep into Coordinates of Death. Come for the historical analysis, stay for for the suffering of the innocents. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss Crunch Bars, driving elephants, and Montagnards as they dive deep into Operation Dumbo Drop. T-Roy has some tips for the use of peanut butter. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the licking.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss eminent domain, spiders vs. scorpions, and Australian involvement in the Vietnam War as they dive deep into The Odd Angry Shot. T-Roy wears a merkin. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the birthday wish.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss drinking fish, Russian Roulette, and the fall of Saigon as they dive deep into The Deer Hunter. T-Roy provides wooden elephant updates. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the terrible impressions.

In this very special holiday edition of Napalm in the Morning. Drs. Jones and Jagel, joined by T-Roy and Bonnie, watch the timeless Hallmark film "The Christmas Card." You are welcome/we are sorry.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss compound fractures, Rolling Rock, and working-class Pennsylvania as they dive deep into The Deer Hunter. T-Roy grunts and gives the 411 on flame throwers. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the terrible impressions.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss Dengue Fever, forest fires, and MAAG as they dive deep into Go Tell the Spartans, a glimpse into early US involvement in Vietnam. T-Roy applauds all of Cowboy's excesses. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the naked Burt Lancaster.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss Bob Hope, the counterculture, and army protesters as they dive deep into Jane Fonda's FTA, a provocative contrast to the USO shows in Vietnam. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the LIVE AUDIENCE! Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss teddy bears, lullabies, and edgy architecture as they dive deep into Little Girl of Hanoi, a deeply moving Vietnamese film about the Xmas bombings. TRoy hipsters it up and brags about his friend Kanye. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the propaganda. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

In this very special episode, Drs. Jones and Jagel visit the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. Because of their star-status they are granted a behind-the-scenes peek at the museum and some amazing artifacts. Listen along for some great history with a special focus on the war in Vietnam.

In this special episode, Drs Jones & Jagel discuss helicopters, stomach wounds, and Afghanistan as they dive deep into Rambo III. T-Roy attempts to hide his infatuation with our protagonist's hair as we dissect the third film in Sylvester Stallone's long-running comedy series. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the annoying kid.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss communism, bad acting, and French Indochina as they dive deep into China Gate, a terrible yet somehow interesting film. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the white people pretending they are Asian. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs. Jones & Jagel discuss the total gym, boat beers, and POWs as they dive deep into Missing in Action. T-Roy brings 80s references galore, and Reagan gets booed at CPAC. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the bad synth.

Drs. Jones and Jagel look back at one year of our Vietnam War film frenzy. We welcome several special guests who bombard us with never-ending praise. Don't come for the historical analysis, but thank you for a year of fun!

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss motorcycles, acid, and Vietnam-era counterculture as they dive deep into Easy Rider. T-Roy rips on the bikes and guzzles beer. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the special guest!

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss the prom, unnecessary trips to Mexico, and Vietnam Veterans as they dive deep into Born on the 4th of July. T-Roy dissects the M-14 as we discuss famed conspiracy theorist Oliver Stone's second film on the Vietnam War. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the bad Herzong impression. Editing brought to you by Burning Tongues Media.

Drs Jones & Jagel discuss ant hills, tent urination, and POWs in Laos as they dive deep into Rescue Dawn. T-Roy promotes dogs giving first aid as we dissect Warner Herzog's second film about Dieter Dengler. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Christian Bale freakouts.

Drs Jones & Jagel discuss body sweat, bad accents, and POWs as they dive deep into Rambo: First Blood Pt. 2. T-Roy tracks the body count as we dissect the second film in recent Mar-a-Lago member Sylvester Stallone's long-running comedy series. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Ringo.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss jacket patches, Roger McGuinn, and one of the most famous battles of the war as they dive deep into Hamburger Hill. T-Roy volunteers to be killed by friendly fire. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the exploding heads.

Drs. Jones and Jagel discuss motorcycles, Altamont, and the Hell's Angels invading Cambodia (?) as they dive deep into The Losers. T-Roy keeps tabs on the weapons as we discuss this truly terrible movie. Come for the historical analysis, stay for the Stones.