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PODCAST

The World War 2 Radio Podcast

Brick Pickle Media LLC

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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All Episodes

00:31:44

U.S. Treasury Dept. War Bond Special 6/19/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/19

Today we have a U.S. Treasury Department special for the Fifth War Bond Drive. It’s a mix of entertainment and information urging Americans to buy war bonds. It aired over the Blue Network, the forerunner of what we know today as ABC, on June 19, 1944. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:17:20

News updates 6/16/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/16

Today we have a roundup of a few short news updates from June 16, 1944, as the fighting continued in Europe following D-Day. First, we have a report from Joseph Harsch on the Nazi’s new weapon – what we would come to know as the V-1 rocket – which had been launched against London for the first time on June 13. That is followed by a brief CBS update from the Normandy front. Our final segment is a BBC broadcast for a Canadian audience, interviewing five Canadian servicemen who were wounded at

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00:14:54

FDR Fireside Chat 6/12/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Today we have President Franklin Roosevelt’s Fireside Chat of June 12, 1944, as he discusses the progress of the war and promotes the opening of the Fifth War Bond Drive.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:11:47

News Updates 6/9/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/09

Today we have two news reports from June 9, 1944. First is an NBC news update on the fighting in Europe; second is a report from Ruth Cowan on the wounded returning from the attack. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:31:56

Orson Welles - Mercury Theatre D-Day special 6/7/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/07

Today we have a special presentation of Mercury Theatre on the Air hosted by Orson Welles dramatizing the reaction of people on the home front to the invasion. Agnes Moorehead stars. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:31:34

D-Day Coverage Part 3 6/6/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Our third and final episode of the day consists of three segments. First is an address from King George VI from London. That is followed by an address and prayer from President Franklin Roosevelt. Finally, we wrap up with the final CBS news update of the day from just before midnight Eastern War Time. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:21:27

D-Day Coverage Part 2 6/6/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Today is June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied troops landed on the beaches of France to begin their liberation of the continent. In recognition of this day, we will be presenting multiple episodes of the podcast today, hoping to give you a feeling of what it was like as the news unfolded on the home front. Our second episode consists of two segments. First is General Eisenhower’s broadcast to the resistance forces in Western Europe, telling them to be ready to assist the attack. Then

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00:36:36

D-Day Coverage Part 1 6/6/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Today is June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied troops landed on the beaches of France to begin their liberation of the continent. In recognition of this day, we will be presenting multiple episodes of the podcast today, hoping to give you a feeling of what it was like as the news unfolded on the home front. Our first episode consists of three news reports from the morning of June 6, from CBS and Mutual. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free

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00:19:38

FDR Fireside Chat/Eisenhower address 6/5/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Today’s episode consists of three segments. First, we have President Franklin Roosevelt’s Fireside Chat of June 5, 1944. This is followed by two brief addresses from U.S. General Dwight Eisenhower and British General Bernard Montgomery. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:16:41

War Telescope 6/3/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Today we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on June 3, 1944. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:16:54

Blue Network News with Raymond Gram Swing 5/30/1994

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Today we have a news update from May 30, 1945, as it aired over the Blue Network, the forerunner of what we know today as ABC. Raymond Gram Swing hosts.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:17:16

NBC Evening News 5/26/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/26

Today we have the May 26, 1944, edition of the NBC Evening News, focusing mostly on updates from the Italian front but also offering news from elsewhere in Europe, the Pacific and from the home front.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:26:32

World News Today 5/21/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Today we have the May 21, 1944, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war from Naples, Pearl Harbor, Washington and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:22:21

NBC News/BBC Update on Monte Cassino 5/18/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/18

Today we have the May 18, 1944, midday edition of the NBC news, reporting on the fall of Monte Cassino to the Allies, along with other updates on the war. Also included are brief updates from that day from both NBC and the BBC. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:31:22

Report to the Nation - The Italian Front 5/17/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/17

Today we have the May 17, 1944, edition of Report to the Nation as it aired on CBS. Most of the episode is devoted to updates on the Italian front, but there is also coverage of the war in the Pacific and other news items. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:27:13

World News Today 5/14/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Today we have the May 14, 1944, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war from Naples, London, Louisville, Pearl Harbor, Washington and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:22:09

NBC Morning News/CBC Report 5/13/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/13

Today we have the May 13, 1944, morning edition of the NBC News, offering updates on the war in Italy and other theaters. That is followed by a report from the Italian front from the Canadian Broadcasting Company. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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00:17:36

News of the World 5/12/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/12

This week in 1944 represented major advances for the Allies as fighting intensified along the Gustav Line near Monte Cassino in Italy. With that in mind, we are presenting several episodes this week that offer updates on the battle as those on the home front would have heard them on their radios. We start today with the May 12, 1944, edition of the NBC News of the World. It includes updates on the war from Naples, London, Washington and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts

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00:10:44

Bonus Episode: World War 2 shorts

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/09

Today we have a bonus episode featuring a series of short items from radio broadcasts during the war. First, we have Stalin wasn’t Stallin’, a performance by the Golden Gate Quartet. That’s followed by a bond appeal from then-Senator Harry Truman and then several ad spots. The episode ends with a performance of All You Fascists Bound to Lose by Woody Guthrie. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at

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00:37:08

NBC News Special Report/I Sustain the Wings 5/6/1944

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2024/05/06

Today, we have two broadcasts from May 6, 1944, both carried by NBC. First, we have an NBC News Special Report on the war in Italy. That is followed by an episode of I Sustain the Wings, a series that aired from 1943 to 1945. The series featured skits and music and was hosted by Glenn Miller. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe

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