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Someone Talked!

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World War II
D-Day
National D-Day Memorial
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Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial. Join host by Dr. John C. McManus as we explore all the secrets of the Second World War.

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Latest Episodes

As the world commemorates the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, an update on the Memorial's decades-long effort to know, by name, each of the Allied fallen of 6 June 1944.

Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memo... more

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Group Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seabor... more

Created exclusively for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech – When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound transforms the Memorial into a stunning, multi-media sensory experie... more

Someone Talked! celebrates its 100th original episode and the 25th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial with this special conversation with Byron Dickson. Dickson, the Memorial's architect, spills the behind the scenes secrets of how what was o... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Maras
Director of the film Pressure
Pressure (film)
Episode: PRESSURE with Anthony Maras
David Franasich
ICAT researcher/creative
Virginia Tech ICAT
Episode: When We Went In with the Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology
Taylor Upsigrove
ICAT collaborator
Virginia Tech ICAT
Episode: When We Went In with the Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology
Waitman Beorn
Author of Between the Wires, the Yanovska Camp and the Holocaust in Lviv
Associate Professor of History, Northumbria University (Newcastle, UK)
Episode: Between the Wires Part 1 with Waitman Beorn
Alexa O'Hara
Speaker attending the World War II conference, interviewer guest on the podcast
Sales lead at a large tech company
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with Alexa O'Hara
David Barrett
Author of 140 Days to Hiroshima
Author
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with David Barrett & Flint Whitlock
Flint Whitlock
Author and WWII scholar
Author
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with David Barrett & Flint Whitlock
Craig Symonds
Naval historian, author
Author, Annapolis goes to war
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with Craig Symonds & James Triesler
Jim Triesler
Director of Education, Virginia War Memorial
Virginia War Memorial
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with Craig Symonds & James Triesler

Host

Dr. John C. McManus
Historian and host of the program; affiliated with the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • James C McManis is one of the best WW2 historians working right now. The podcast interviews many historians and authors and touches on many interesting and underappreciated topics regarding the war.

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic and overlooked

    James C McManis is one of the best WW2 historians working right now. The podcast interviews many historians and authors and touches on many interesting and underappreciated topics regarding the war.

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic World War II Podcast

    A wonderful podcast featuring great historians with insightful perspectives. I really enjoy the varied historians and their thoughts on their subjects. Highly recommend listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoilermakerDave
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    Have enjoyed this podcast as a member of 29th Division Association it has hit home. Love Episode with Joe Balkoski.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdsnyder21
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast! Off to a fascinating start!

    Very interesting! Dr McManus paints a very vivid picture of some amazing people and their experiences. Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DuskWinters
    United States4 years ago

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Strong expert guests and in-depth historical insights.
Historically rich and accessible discussions that educate without dumbing down.
Engaging, respectful conversation with a clear passion for WWII history.

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#173
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#193
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#204
Canada/History
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#182
Australia/History
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#101
Ireland/History
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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

History Recovered with Mitch Yockelson
Q: What kinds of internal security measures exist at the National Archives to prevent internal theft, and how effective can they be given human factors?
Internal theft is a significant challenge; there is limited ability to completely prevent it, and institutions rely on layered security and staff screening, but thefts often involve insiders who understand or exploit access, making provenance and ongoing vigilance essential.
History Recovered with Mitch Yockelson
Q: Can you talk about that Pearl Harbor deck log and how it came back into the museum's hands, and what it tells us about the period leading up to and after December 7, 1941?
The deck log's journey shows a troubling path through private hands before it was recovered and digitized by the National Archives; it contains handwritten notes and references to key events, offering a window into what was happening at Pearl Harbor before and after the attack, and it underscores the importance of provenance, proper custody, and scholarly analysis to unlock its value.
Someone Talked! On the Road with David Barrett & Flint Whitlock
Q: Why were postwar pardons issued in West Germany, and what did that mean for justice?
Pardons were used to stabilize Cold War alliances and keep West Germany within the Western bloc, which tempered harsh punishment but sparked ongoing debates about whether justice was sacrificed for geopolitical convenience.
Someone Talked! On the Road with David Barrett & Flint Whitlock
Q: What were the precedents set by the Nuremberg Trials and how did they shape postwar justice?
The Nuremberg Trials established a framework for prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity, ensured representation and a right to defense for the accused, and created formal international judicial procedures that influenced later international law—even as postwar politics and victor's justice debates colored perceptions of the process.
Forgotten Part 2 with Linda Hervieux
Q: Why do you think the veterans of the 320th did not come forward with their stories prior to the interviews for your book?
Linda explains that many veterans were humble and did not believe their contributions were significant enough, often feeling that their actions were unimportant in the historical narrative.

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The show centers on World War II history through conversations with historians, authors, and museum curators, often focusing on turning points, battlefield analysis, and human stories behind the conflicts. Episodes frequently explore underrepresented facets of the war, such as critical campaigns, logistics, and the moral dimensions of leadership, while featuring researchers and practitioners who promote deeper public understanding of history. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex military history into accessible discussions, often tying insights to memorial and educational themes tied to the National D-Day Memorial.

Listeners are likely history enthusiasts, educators, and professionals in museums or journalism who value ri... more

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5. Alexa O'Hara
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7. Flint Whitlock
8. Craig Symonds

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