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The World War 2 Radio Podcast

Brick Pickle Media LLC
World War II
Germany
Allied Forces
Adolf Hitler
London
Christmas
World War 2
RAF
Japan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Italy
Economic Security
Joseph Stalin
Tehran Conference
Christmas Spirit
King George VI
National Service Law
America
Congress

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 a broadcast of the Bob Hope show from El Toro Marine Base in California. It was originally broadcast on November 20, 1945.

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Today we have Death Carries a Lunch Kit, an episode of TheWhistler first broadcast October 23, 1944, over CBS’s Pacific Coast network. This episode tells the story of a young man pressured to commit an act of sabotage during the war.

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Today we have “83 Days: The Survival of Seaman Izzi” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on January 11, 1944. It is based on the book of the same name by Mark Murphy.

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Today we have “The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich,” the May 16, 1975, episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater.

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Recent Guests

Lieutenant James Follate
Photographer who captured the meeting between MacArthur and Hirohito
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Episode: MacArthur meets Hirohito 9/26/1945
Bob Rubin
Reporter covering Japanese reaction to the meeting
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Episode: MacArthur meets Hirohito 9/26/1945
Jonathan M. Wainwright
General and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, who commanded Allied forces in the Philippines.
Episode: Congressional Medal of Honor - Jonathan Wainwright 9/19/1945
Hubert Carroll
Sergeant and orderly to General Wainwright, who shares personal anecdotes about their time in a Japanese prison camp.
Episode: Congressional Medal of Honor - Jonathan Wainwright 9/19/1945
Ada Siegel
Executive Secretary of the Association for International Understanding and Editor-in-Chief of the month's magazine.
Association for International Understanding
Episode: The Fighting AAF
Rear Admiral Harold Gardner Bowen
Chief of the Office of Research and Inventions, United States Navy
United States Navy
Episode: Philco Radio Hour - National Day of Prayer
Brigadier General Robert A. McClure
Chief of the Psychological Warfare Division of Supreme Allied Headquarters
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Episode: Voice of America - Final Broadcast of ABSIE
W. J. Haley
Director General of the BBC
BBC
Episode: Voice of America - Final Broadcast of ABSIE
Harold Templeman
Red Cross field director and paratrooper
Red Cross
Episode: We, the People 6/24/1945

Host

Robert St. John
Host of the World War 2 Radio Podcast. Provides insights and commentary on radio broadcasts from the World War II era, including analyses of significant events and interviews with historical figures and experts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • 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 month 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 States4 months ago
  • Old commercials fine

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bandboxxer
    United Statesa year ago
  • my favorite I listen to it all the time

    Podchaser
    5
    Marvin
    a year ago
  • Incredible archive

    A very important collection of broadcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall enthusiasm is high regarding the educational aspect of the show, with listeners suggesting its use for teaching purposes in classrooms, highlighting its primary source material.
There are mixed feelings about the advertisements included in episodes, with some finding them distracting from the content, while others note that they are tolerable within the context of the historical theme.
Listeners appreciate the authentic historical narrative and the feeling of being transported back in time through original broadcasts. Many value the depth of history shared, enabling them to connect more personally with the events of World War II.

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#133
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#221
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Talking Points

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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.
University of the Air - U.S. Foreign Policy 5/26/1945
Q: Can you give us an example of how our foreign relations will be handled on both levels?
Our day-to-day relations with France, for example, will be handled through regular diplomatic channels while also participating in the World Organization.
University of the Air - U.S. Foreign Policy 5/26/1945
Q: How do you see the relationship between the new international organization and traditional diplomacy?
The traditional diplomatic machinery of individual nations will continue to function, alongside the new World Organization, to ensure that national interests and common objectives are both addressed.

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Focusing on delivering authentic radio broadcasts from the World War II era, this podcast offers a unique listening experience that immerses audiences in the past. Its content ranges from news updates and significant speeches by historical figures like President Truman to cultural segments featuring entertainment of the time. The episodes aim to replicate the experience of listening to broadcasts as they happened, often intertwining important societal reflections with firsthand accounts of wartime life, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts. Additionally, the inclusion of commentary and thematic explorations on post-war life provides a thought-provoking perspective on the era's impact on contemporary society.

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1. Lieutenant James Follate
2. Bob Rubin
3. Jonathan M. Wainwright
4. Hubert Carroll
5. Ada Siegel
6. Rear Admiral Harold Gardner Bowen
7. Brigadier General Robert A. McClure
8. W. J. Haley

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