
Mattie on the Homefront is a podcast about a father and a son discovering their family. After finding wartime letters from my great-grandmother to my grandfather, I get to read them aloud to my dad, bringing together four generations of our family, week-by-week, in an almost daily look at life in the Twin Cities during WWII.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

It's a February sort of letter - cold and dark, with some signs that the season is changing, but it's not here yet. This week, Mattie expresses a lot of concern (and love) for a lot of folks who are having a rough go of it at the moment - including a... more
Wes is having terrible luck, Mattie is still doing lots of volunteering, and wood gas is a possible substitute for fuel oil. There's a lot happening at the end of January, including Mattie processing being an empty nester.
Most exciting, though, is ... more
One of our big questions is answered this week when we learn that Ken has a question of his own.
Meanwhile, Mattie is proudly showing off snaps around town, and working to keep the house at a frosty 65 degrees during a long cold snap.
Plus, their c... more
Our first handwritten letter since September means that Mattie isn't at her trusty typewriter. Not one to waste a moment, she is writing to Ken while having her hair done at he beauty shop.
She tells him about the overwhelming stresses of Ladies' Ai... more
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What a gem of a podcast! Love hearing these memories told in an informal format..Makes me feel like I’m sitting across the table listening with a piece of coffee cake and a steaming cup of coffee! I am only on the third episode and can’t wait for more! Thanks for an emotional respite from the pressures of current events. Gives me great perspective to hear how elders lived through challenging times.
Really enjoying this podcast. Love the interaction between the hosts! What a gift to have found these letters, thank you for sharing them!
Interesting concept… but no storytelling continuity… too much miscellaneous chatter!
I went to college in the twin cities. It has a special place in my heart. I love this podcast it gives you a very personal look at what war time look liked for the average person at that time. Thanks for sharing you family with us. The new episodes are a favorite part of my week. Thanks!
Listening to this has made me think of my family members no longer with us and the fond (mostly) that I have of growing up. I wish that my father was still alive so that I could have a podcast with him. He was a great storyteller.
Enjoy each other. And the show is great. I ❤️ Mattie.
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A family-history podcast that uncovers wartime life through centuries-old letters, pairing intimate readings with historical context from the Twin Cities during World War II. Across episodes, listeners follow four generations as they read Mattie's letters, explore rationing, home-front routines, and local archives, and weave personal memory into broader history. Notable is the multi-generational dynamic: a father–son duo guiding commentary with familial guests and genealogical sleuthing, all delivered in warm, conversational storytelling that turns letters into a lived archive. This format is especially engaging for listeners who enjoy intimate family narratives, genealogical research, and micro-history anchored in a specific community and ... more
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