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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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00:14:58

CBS News of the World 6/10/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Today we have the June 10, 1942, broadcast of the CBS News of the World. It includes updates from London, Russia and Australia, plus news from the home front.

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00:13:46

The Battle of Midway (Mutual Network broadcast)

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/06/07

Today we have the story of the Battle of Midway, as it was broadcast over the Mutual Network. The Battle of Midway was fought between U.S. and Japanese forces from June 4 and June 7, 1942, around the Midway atoll in the Pacific. It was one of the most consequential naval battles of World War 2 and a major victory for the Allies. Not sure of the exact date of this program but it appears to be from the week after the battle based on comments during the broadcast.

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00:14:04

CBS News of the World 6/4/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/06/04

Today we have the June 4, 1942, broadcast of the morning news from CBS. It includes updates on the war in Europe and the Pacific, including a live feed from London, plus news from the home front.

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00:30:58

Suspense - Til Death Do Us Part with Peter Lorre

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/06/01

Today we have an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular old time radio shows. This episode, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, first aired on December 15, 1942. It tells the story of an affair in England on the eve of war. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962, broadcasting nearly 1,000 episodes.

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00:15:35

NBC Blue morning news update 5/30/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/30

Today we have the May 30, 1942, broadcast of morning news from the NBC Blue network. It includes updates on the war from Belfast, Moscow, Australia and the home front.

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00:15:35

NBC News of the World 5/25/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/25

Today we have the May 25, 1942, broadcast of NBC’s News of the World. It includes updates on the war from Australia, London, Stockholm and the home front.

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00:15:42

NBC News of the World 5/21/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/21

Today we have the May 21, 1942, broadcast of NBC’s News of the World. It includes updates on the war from Australia, London, Stockholm and the home front.

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00:31:04

Words at War - The New Sun

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/17

Today we have “The New Sun” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on February 15, 1944. It is based on the book of the same name by Japanese artist Iwamatsu Jun, writing under the name Taro Yashima. He wrote under that name during the war to protect his family still in Japan. Buy the book at https://amzn.to/3OGMPl3. Words at War was produced by NBC in cooperation with the Council on Books in Wartime and told stories condensed from books written about the war. It aired over NBC from

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00:31:24

Suspense - The Bluebeard of Belloc

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/11

This week we have an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular old time radio shows. This episode, The Bluebeard of Belloc, first aired on September 21, 1944. It tells the story of a murderer and the resistance in Nazi-occupied France. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962, broadcasting nearly 1,000 episodes.

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00:15:44

What Are We Fighting For with Sgt. Alvin C. York...

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/08

Today we have an episode of What Are We Fighting For, first broadcast on May 8, 1942. This series was produced by CBS and sponsored by the U.S. War Department and recorded live at military bases around the country. This episode was recorded at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and features World War I hero Sgt. Alvin C. York.

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00:11:41

Surrender of Corregidor 5/6/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/06

It was 80 years ago today, May 6, that U.S. forces surrendered Corregidor, the last American stronghold in the Philippines to overwhelming Japanese forces. Today’s episode consists of two segments on that fateful day. The first is a short snippet of General Jonathan Wainwright’s broadcast announcing the surrender. The second segment is a historic reenactment of the final broadcast from the island and features an interview with Irving Strobing, the radio operator who sent it.

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00:15:49

CBS The World Today 5/2/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/05/02

Today we have the May 2, 1942, broadcast of The World Today from CBS News. It includes updates on the war in Europe, Africa and Asia, with live feeds from New Delhi and London.

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00:16:05

What are We Fighting For - What We Fight For with...

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/30

Today we have What We Fight For, an episode of What Are We Fighting For, first broadcast on April 30, 1942. This series was produced by CBS and sponsored by the U.S. War Department and recorded live at military bases around the country. This episode was recorded at Mitchell Field, Long Island, and features American journalist and historian Herbert Agar.

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00:33:50

FDR Fireside Chat on Sacrifice 4/28/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/28

Today we have the April 28, 1942, Fireside Chat from U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this, his 21st Fireside Chat, FDR speaks on the importance of sacrifice by the American people as the Allies fight the Axis powers.

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00:15:09

CBS News of the World 4/25/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/25

Today we have the April 25, 1942, edition of the CBS News of the World. It includes updates from the home front, London, Australia and China.

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00:15:14

WBBM Mobil Gas News Service 4/20/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/20

Today we have the April 20, 1942, edition of the Mobil Gas News Service, as it was broadcast over Chicago’s WBBM radio. It offers updates on the war in Europe and the Pacific.

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00:30:41

Words at War - Battle Report: Pearl Harbor to Coral Sea

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/15

Today we have “Battle Report: Pearl Harbor to Coral Sea” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on February 20, 1945. It focuses on the story of the USS Canopus, a submarine tender that served in World War I and the early days of World War II. Words at War was produced by NBC in cooperation with the Council on Books in Wartime and told stories condensed from books written about the war. It aired over NBC from 1943 to 1945.

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00:31:39

They Live Forever with Sergeant Alvin C. York

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/12

Today we have “They Live Forever,” a CBS radio production that honors the bravery of those who have served and died in the early days of the war. It was designed to increase support for the war effort on the home front.

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00:15:43

What Are We Fighting For - What Pearl Harbor Means to Me

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/09

Today we have the What Pearl Harbor Means to Me, an episode of What Are We Fighting For, first broadcast on April 9, 1942. This series was produced by CBS and sponsored by the U.S. War Department and recorded live at military bases around the country. This episode was recorded at Fort Meade in Maryland and features war correspondent Lee White.

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00:13:18

CBS The World Today 4/7/1942

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2022/04/07

Today we have the April 7, 1942, episode of CBS’s The World Today with updates on the war from New York, London, Australia and Washington.

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