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The World War 2 Radio Podcast

Brick Pickle Media LLC
World War II
Japan
Germany
United States
D-Day
Berlin
Normandy
World War 2
Allied Forces
Pearl Harbor
Nazi Germany
Winston Churchill
Italy
United Nations
Paris
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Okinawa
Admiral Corporation
San Francisco
London

The goal of this podcast is to deliver radio broadcasts as you would have heard them 80 years ago, during the days of World War 2. Our episodes will be a mix of entertainment, news and other information. You’ll hear each episode as close to the original date as possible, with some additional bonus episodes thrown in that include related content.

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Today we have a 1948 episode of I Can Hear it Now with Edward R. Murrow. He recaps his time on the radio from 1933 to 1945, with special emphasis on the World War II years and his overseas reporting.

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Today we have “Menace in Wax.” It’s an episode of Suspense,one of the most popular radio shows of the World War 2 era and the post-war years.

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Today we have two programs. First, we have the August 18, 1946, episode of The Story Behind the Headlines. That is followed by “Bombing of Navarino Bay,” an episode ofSoldiers of the Press, which first aired on November 9, 1942.

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Today we go back to the early days of America’s participation in the war, with “The Yanks Are Here,” an episode of “An American in England.” This short-run series aired in the summer and fall of 1942. It was written by the legendary Norman Corwin, an... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Gorrell
United Press correspondent featured in The Story Behind the Communique
United Press
Episode: Behind the Headlines 8/18/1946 & Henry Gorrell - Soldiers of the Press
Betty Lou Gerson
Voice actor voicing Elma/Elna in the Dark Venture episode
Dark Venture
Episode: Nazi Cover-Up (Dark Venture, 1947)
Earl Lee
Voice actor as hotel clerk
Dark Venture
Episode: Nazi Cover-Up (Dark Venture, 1947)
Jack Moyles
Voice actor as trainman
Dark Venture
Episode: Nazi Cover-Up (Dark Venture, 1947)
David Ellis
Voice actor voicing Erich Stromer
Dark Venture
Episode: Nazi Cover-Up (Dark Venture, 1947)
Leo Cleary
Voice actor as Peltier
Dark Venture
Episode: Nazi Cover-Up (Dark Venture, 1947)
Don Hollenbeck
Radio commentator substituting for Orson Welles
ABC/Radios (NBC to CBS lineage mentioned)
Episode: Paris Peace Talks/Don Hollenbeck on OPA
Mr. Hartzahof
Farm owner and local resident welcoming the guests to his farm
Tel Aviv, Palestine (collective farm community)
Episode: Passport for Adams - Palestine
Justice Frank Murphy
United States Supreme Court Justice, former Governor General and High Commissioner in the Philippines
United States Supreme Court / U.S. Government
Episode: Philippines Independence 7/4/1946

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • It feels like I am living through it!

    Rather than typical hindsight analysis, we hear the actual news, speeches, and even entertainment pieces that were produced during WW2. The audio is pretty clear and there aren't a lot of annoying ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeamPetersen
    United States6 months ago
  • Ads = success

    Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off! If you didn’t have listeners, they wouldn’t advertise. Good for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States10 months ago
  • So good

    A great podcast. Educational, entertaining, and episodes are just the right length. A great listen for all learners of WW 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lewbacca11
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great to listen to at night

    I love history and would love to live in a different time. It’s a neat way to learn and connect with history

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larax205140
    United Statesa year ago
  • Old commercials fine

    Too many new commercials for a 20-30 minute pocast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bandboxxer
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic primary-source feel and clear audio from historic broadcasts.
Archives are viewed as a vital resource for teachers and researchers.
Some episodes include ads; occasional sensitivity to ad frequency.
Many enjoy the educational value and well-timed episode lengths.

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Talking Points

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Battle of the Atlantic Part 2
Q: What happens if it's a false alarm?
Nothing. Nobody's caught up being pulled out of bed or away from the shower or the card game.
Battle of the Atlantic Part 2
Q: What about the rest of the time, Joe?
There isn't any other time. Any moment may be dangerous on a ship at sea in time of war.
From the Pacific 8/8/1945
Q: Do you think these atomic bomb raids will curtail our other war activities, other raids out there?
No, from what I can see, we are going ahead full blast with our bombings.
From the Pacific 8/8/1945
Q: How do you people feel now that this bomb is a reality?
The feeling among the men is one of relief that this new weapon might shorten the war and help them return home sooner.
Alex Drier’s Weekly News 6/16/1945
Q: What policy are the Soviets pursuing in their part of Occupied Germany?
The Soviets aim to let the Germans manage their own affairs under close supervision, with strict non-fraternization orders for the Soviet army in the region.

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The program curates historic radio broadcasts from the World War II era, presenting entertainment, news, and cultural content as listeners would have heard them at the time. Episodes blend dramatic narratives, archival speeches, and period advertising to recreate the wartime radio experience, often featuring notable public figures, journalists, and performers. It's especially strong for listeners seeking authentic, immersive history through primary-source broadcasts, with a mix of suspenseful drama and documentary-style storytelling that can feel like stepping into a living archive.

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1. Henry Gorrell
2. Betty Lou Gerson
3. Earl Lee
4. Jack Moyles
5. David Ellis
6. Leo Cleary
7. Don Hollenbeck
8. Mr. Hartzahof

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