Queen of Battle
JHP Fiction
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What is Queen of Battle about?
In a quest to become Infantry, the U.S. Army's “Queen of Battle," a handful of extraordinary women face rigorous training, a mysterious death in the barracks, interpersonal challenges, and the hardships of war as they deploy to the frontlines.
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INTRODUCING: HAPPY MEDIUM
Queen of Battle
08/09/24 • 1 min
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S1E1: Fort Beginning
Queen of Battle
03/20/23 • 23 min
Flash forward. A small reunion takes place at a familiar watering hole, The Hollow Leg. Present day, and Day 1 of Infantry training: Six new women recruits meet their Drill Sergeants in a not-so-cuddly way. They begin Basic Infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cast: Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, Stephanie Kirves, Jenn Alvarez, J. Hazen, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here.
Transcript. Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan, Alleyway by J Hazen (garage band).
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Queen of Battle
02/12/24 • 1 min
Narrated by Layla Fatima | music: Sanctuary by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Cadence "Hail ’O Infantry" performed by the cast.
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S1E3: Low Crawl
Queen of Battle
03/27/23 • 22 min
Week 10 of Infantry training. The recruits experience a dressing-down at Reveille and get informed about a new conflict; Dougherty is missing part of her uniform; White has concerns about DS Dower; Big Sis has an upsetting encounter with a Drill Sergeant; Alphabet has an odd discussion with a Drill Sergeant. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae.
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Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan
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S2E4: Gotta Hang On
Queen of Battle
04/18/23 • 14 min
21 weeks deployed. Dower meets with the Lt for a sitrep on the war; Natsumi and White discuss fears; another patrol, but this time more than a sprain; Rick and Dower have words; Natsumi treats a patient.
Cast: J Hazen, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, Layla Fatima. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae.
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Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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S2E3: Happy Birthday, Big Sis
Queen of Battle
04/17/23 • 33 min
Warning: suggestion of sexual assault. 18 weeks deployed (continued). White has a tense conversation with Dower; Big Sis shares a personal tragedy; Dower and Lopez have an altercation; White confronts the enemy; Lopez gets upsetting news; First Sergeant Rodriguez interrupts an impromptu party; Dougherty reveals some hidden talents.
Cast: Stephanie Kirves, J. Hazen, Latonya Gray, Tyler Jach, Stuart Parks II, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Hannah Milon, Jenn Alvarez. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae.
Standout quote: "¿Donde está mi Sniper?"
Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Reverie by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Queen of Battle Hiphop 2 by Nicole Alvarez | NicoleReactsUp Happy Birthday To You by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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04/20/23 • 22 min
Warning: sexual assault references.
Nine months deployed. Lopez gets tested; Rick brings good news; Dower becomes unhinged; Big Sis exacts justice; Rodriguez provides cover fire. Flashback. The original six recruits meet at the Fort Benning reception center.
Cast: Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Ash Sparks, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, J Hazen, Jenn Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae.
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Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Aggressive Electro Cyberpunk | Hidden by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | Snowfall by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -----
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Official Trailer
Queen of Battle
05/09/23 • 1 min
Narration: Layla Fatima
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S2E1: Welcome to the Jungle
Queen of Battle
04/10/23 • 28 min
12 weeks deployed. The women have stationed themselves in an old schoolhouse. Questions linger about Alphabet’s passing; Rodriguez, now the unit's First Sergeant, updates the troops on the war situation and a new guest; Dower and Rodriguez discuss the increasing uncertainties of the war. 16 weeks deployed. The squad takes its first casualty; the sorely-missed Medic finally arrives, as well as an interesting guest, who has a tête-à-tête with Natsumi.
Cast: Layla Fatima, Latonya Gray, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, J. Hazen, Jenn Alavarez, Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Ash Sparks, Stuart Parks II. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae.
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Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Felicity by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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S1E2: Blisters
Queen of Battle
03/21/23 • 17 min
Week 3 of Infantry training. The women complete a long road march; Natsumi receives an interesting item in her care package; Lopez talks about her fiance; Alphabet has an extra item in her locker. Week 7 of Infantry Training (FTX). While occupying a machine gun position, White and Natsumi discuss life before the army. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here.
Transcript. Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
In the 1990s, I discussed women in the infantry with fellow soldiers. Despite the political landscape of the time, I didn't see harm in the idea. In 2010, during a lull in my acting career, the idea came back to me, and I developed a story. It became a 4-hour stage play that remained unproduced and was subsequently buried in a filing cabinet. In 2022, I rediscovered the play, and my wife loved it and suggested I turn it into an audio drama, which I thought was an incredible (and obvious) idea.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
I would love people to come away from the story with a renewed mindset about women serving in the military and combat. I have worked with both men and women in a combat zone and can say with no hesitation that both have an equal capacity for victory. Also, non-veteran listeners are guaranteed to come away having learned something about the military, like what it's like to be harangued by a drill sergeant, or what a call sign is, and so on.
Which episode are you most proud of?
I love all the episodes, but the one that stands out for me is "Low Crawl." There is a turning point in this episode where we really begin to see another side to Dower.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
Historically the Queen of Battle is another name for the Infantry, which is based on an analogy of the queen on the chess board. Like the queen, infantry can maneuver and fight in any direction and terrain. The queen is also a woman, as are the main characters in the story, creating a duality in the title's meaning.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I was raised in LA, and had a tough childhood marked by abuse and abandonment; I served in the military for 13 years, facing Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, which left me with PTSD. I also battled and beat bone cancer. But I didn't let these experiences break me. Beginning in '98, I took up acting (more recently, voice acting) as my therapy. My wife and daughter (on the autism spectrum), are my constant inspiration. Now, I reside in the beautiful Ozarks, continuing with writing and voice work.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Queen of Battle have?
Queen of Battle currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Queen of Battle cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Queen of Battle?
The episode title 'INTRODUCING: HAPPY MEDIUM' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Queen of Battle?
The average episode length on Queen of Battle is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of Queen of Battle released?
Episodes of Queen of Battle are typically released every 6 days.
When was the first episode of Queen of Battle?
The first episode of Queen of Battle was released on Mar 20, 2023.
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