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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

00:30:38

General Patton Los Angeles speech 4/9/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Today’s episode has two segments. First, we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on June 9, 1945, offering updates on the war from London. That is followed by a speech from U.S. General George Patton, delivered in Los Angeles on June 9.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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00:27:23

UN Conference update/Interviews with POWs

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Today’s episode has two segments. First, we have a June 4, 1945, update from the Army News Service on the United Nations negotiations in San Francisco. That is followed by a Mutual special from New Brunswick, New Jersey, featuring interviews with freed U.S. POWs, returning from Germany. 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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00:32:49

War Telescope 6/2/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Today’s episode has two segments. First, we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on June 2, 1945. That is followed by a re-recording of U.S. President Harry Truman’s address to a joint session of Congress on the war effort against Japan. 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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00:30:57

I Was There - The Story of Ernie Pyle

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Today, we have an episode of I Was There, telling the story of war correspondent Ernie Pyle.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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00:31:07

University of the Air - U.S. Foreign Policy 5/26/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Today, we have a special episode of NBC’s University of the Air, reporting on U.S. foreign policy. It was broadcast from San Francisco, site of the United Nations conference planning for the post-war world on May 26, 1945.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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00:16:34

News of the World 5/23/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Today we have the May 23, 1945, edition of NBC News of theWorld. The top story is the news of political turmoil in Great Britain as the Labour Party pulls out of the governing coalition with Winston Churchill’s Conservative Party. It also includes additional updates on the war 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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01:01:15

Norman Corwin - A Note of Triumph

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Today we have “On a Note of Triumph,” a special presentationwritten by Norman Corwin for CBS. It celebrates theAllied victory in Europe. It first aired on May 8, but was rebroadcast several times during the month of May. 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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00:38:13

Churchill on Victory in Europe 5/13/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Today we have a May 13, 1945, address by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He speaks of the victory in Europe and his five years as prime minister. He also addresses the future and ongoing fight in the Pacific.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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00:26:45

World News Today 5/13/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Today we have the May 13, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from London, Paris, San Francisco, 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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00:30:27

AFRS V-E Day Celebration

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Today we have a salute to the troops from a bevy of entertainers. This broadcast went out over the Armed Forces Radio Service to men and women serving all over the world, celebrating the victory in Europe. It features Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and other top stars of the day.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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00:44:37

V-E Day 5/8/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Today we have a celebration of V-E Day – Victory in Europe as the Germans surrender to the Allies. We’ll hear from U.S. President Harry Truman, then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. That is followed by additional news updates from the day. Then, we’ll hear from U.S Generals George Marshall and Dwight Eisenhower.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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00:32:51

Germany Surrenders 5/7/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Today, we have three reports as news breaks of the surrender of Germany. The news came early in the morning and as you can hear from our first NBC segment, there was some doubt that it was true. You’ll also hear further coverage of the news in updates from Mutual station WOR of New York and the Portland, Ore., CBS affiliate. 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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00:21:20

Drew Pearson & war updates 5/5/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Today, we start the week off with a few short segments. We have news updates from the Mutual network and the CBC, then a report from NBC from Drew Pearson. 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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00:28:52

Death of Adolf Hitler 5/1/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Today we have a couple of segments. First, we have a May 1 report from CBS on the initial reports of the death of Adolf Hitler. Our second segment is a VOA rebroadcast of NBC’s coverage of the surrender of German forces in Italy. 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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00:16:05

News of the World 4/29/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Today we have the April 29, 1945, edition of NBC’s News of the World. It includes reports on the continued rumors of a German surrender, plus updates from Germany, San Francisco, 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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00:17:29

U.S. & Soviet armies meet 4/27/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/27

Today we have three segments. First, two news updates as U.S. and Soviet troops meet in Germany. There is also a brief report on rumors of a German surrender.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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00:16:23

Lowell Thomas & the News 4/24/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Today we have Lowell Thomas & the News, as it aired over NBC on April 24, 1945. Hugh Gibson substitutes for Thomas on this broadcast. 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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00:18:51

Red Army in Berlin 4/21/25

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Today we have a few broadcasts from this week in 1945. First, an April 21 update from the BBC on Soviet victories in Berlin. Then, from NBC, an April 22 update from Drew Pearson. We end with an April 22 report from the CBC on the conditions in Holland.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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00:16:10

Truman Addresses Congress & News Updates

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Today we have several brief broadcasts from this week in 1945. First is Harry Truman’s April 16 address to Congress following the death of FDR. That is followed by brief news updates from first the CBC and then CBS from April 17.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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00:16:35

FDR Funeral Train 4/13/1945

The World War 2 Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Today’s episode features broadcasts from April 13. First, you’ll hear coverage of the arrival of the funeral train that brought thepresident from Warm Springs to Washington, D.C., and the procession from the train station to the White House. That is followed by an address from Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr., delivering a speech his father had written for the United Nations conference and planned to deliver on April 13.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free

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