One of the last episodes I did in Season One was on the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Today, we begin Season Two, and I thought we could start by exploring another pivotal—and controversial—plane in aviation history: another B-29 Superfortress, this one named Bockscar. This wasn't just any bomber; it delivered the second atomic bomb ever used in warfare, over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. It brought about the end of World War II and ushered in the nuclear age. Today, we'll cover its background, the dedicated crew, their rigorous training, the tense mission itself, and the profound ripple effects on global history. Stick around— this story is as explosive as it sounds.

Let’s step back in time... It’s the late 19th century, and the world is buzzing with new tech. Bicycles are the hot new thing, electricity is lighting up cities, and people are starting to dream big—like, flying big. Enter Wilbur and Orville Wright, born in 1867 and 1871, respectively, to a preacher dad, Milton, and a mechanically savvy mom, Susan. These brothers grew up in Dayton, Ohio, in a house full of books and curiosity. Neither went to college, but they were tinkerers from the start. As kids, they built kites, fixed toys, and even made a wood lathe together. Their dad once brought home a toy helicopter, and that little rubber-band-powered trinket sparked something in them

Today, we’re diving into a story that sounds like it’s straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, but it’s 100% real. We’re talking about a church in Hiroshima, Japan, that stood tall against the unimaginable force of the atomic bomb dropped on 6 August 1945. Not only did the building survive, but so did the people inside it—against all odds. This is the story of the Jesuit Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, a tale of survival, faith, and what some call a miracle. This one is going to have you scratching your heads...