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The World War 2 Radio Podcast

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

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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Latest Episodes

Today we have an interview with Bob Hope that aired over Seattle’s KOMO radio on June 8, 1946. One of the topics of the interview his work performing for the troops during the war.

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Today we have “The Ghosts of Yesterday,” the December 26, 1977, episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. The Mystery Theater was part of the radio drama revival of the 1970s and aired more than 1,300 episodes over CBS from 1974 to 1982.

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Today we have two broadcasts from early 1946. The first is VEDay + 350, a drama presented by the United Jewish Appeal in April 1946. That is followed by the May 24, 1946, Empire Day Speech by Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen El... more

Today we have “Battle Hymn of China,” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on September 30, 1943. It is based on the book of the same name by Agnes Smedley. The book and radio play offer a firsthand account of Chinese resistance dur... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Laird
Time correspondent who travels aboard the Clipper and interacted with the narrator
Time
Episode: American in England - Clipper Home
Mrs. Winifred Fair
War bride and former Air Transport Auxiliary pilot
CBC/International Service (interview portion)
Episode: Truman on FDR & World Hunger/Post-War Easter
Harry S. Truman
President of the United States delivering Army Day address
United States Government / The White House
Episode: Harry Truman 1946 Army Day Speech
Charles E. Rosendahl
Rear Admiral, Chief of Naval Airship Training
U.S. Navy
Episode: The Air Arm in World War 2
John S. McCain
Vice Admiral, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air
U.S. Navy
Episode: The Air Arm in World War 2
Ilona Massey
Actress starring in the NBC TopSecret presentation
NBC/TopSecret
Episode: Package in Tangiers
Corey Ford
Writer and narrator featured in the episode
NBC collaboration with Council on Books in Wartime
Episode: Shortcut to Tokyo
Wayne Morris
Lieutenant Commander and screen star who made significant contributions during the war.
Warner Brothers
Episode: Bob Hope 1945 Christmas Show (AFRS)
Joseph K. Brainard
Seaman, first class, regular Navy from Wycliffe, Ohio
United States Navy
Episode: Battle of the Atlantic Part 2

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 States3 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 States6 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 States8 months 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 States10 months 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 value live-like archival delivery and primary-source material.
Quality sound and historical authenticity praised, ads generally unobtrusive.
Episodes are educational and well-structured with concise length.
Strong nostalgia and historical immersion noted by teachers and history fans.

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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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This show curates radio broadcasts and related wartime content to recreate the experience as it would have sounded live 80 years ago. Episodes blend archival news, speeches, entertainment, and documentary storytelling to illuminate World War II from multiple angles—from frontline reports and government addresses to personal narratives and period advertising. Highlights include immersive first-person accounts, dramatic re-creations of critical events, and a steady emphasis on primary sources, human resilience, and historical context. The format tends to favor educational value and archival fidelity, making it appealing to history buffs, educators, and listeners who want to understand the era through authentic broadcast material rather than m... more

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2. Mrs. Winifred Fair
3. Harry S. Truman
4. Charles E. Rosendahl
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7. Corey Ford
8. Wayne Morris

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