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PODCAST

Friendly Fire

John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

A history podcast with a twist: Friendly Fire uses war movies as a point of entry on not only the history of war, but the history of how societies think about war. John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison dissect movies from throughout the history of cinema, talk about film production, pedantic quibbles with costumes and airplanes, and keep you laughing the entire time.

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All Episodes

00:03:17

Over and Out (2021)

Friendly Fire ·

2021/01/22

Welcome to Friendly Fire, the war movie podcast that - if it accomplished nothing else - made you watch Come and See. I’m show producer Rob Schulte…here to announce that this is the end of the line for Friendly Fire. We’ve seen a lot of great movies together, and we’ve also seen USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. But no matter what war movie we talked about, all of us who work on the show are going to miss these conversations, and we’d like to take this moment to express our gratitude to everyone who

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01:09:04

Duck Soup (1933)

Friendly Fire ·

2021/01/01

Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Kanal (1957)Available on: The Criterion Channel

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01:11:47

Operation Amsterdam (1959)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/12/25

Shop the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Duck Soup (1933)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:06:36

A Midnight Clear (1992)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/12/18

Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Operation Amsterdam (1959)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:04:50

Attack! (1956)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/12/11

Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our showNext Film: A Midnight Clear (1992)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:15:13

Troy (2004) [Director's Cut]

Friendly Fire ·

2020/12/04

Stop by the Friendly Fire store: http://store.friendlyfire.fmThis film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our showNext Film: Attack! (1956)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:09:55

In the Army Now (1994)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/11/27

This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Troy (2004) [Director's Cut]Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:05:19

Battleship Potemkin (1925)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/11/20

This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: In the Army Now (1994)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:00:37

Age of Heroes (2011)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/11/13

This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Battleship Potemkin (1925)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:30:29

Exodus (1960)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/11/06

In the aftermath of World War II, Ari Ben Canaan attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees from Cyprus to Palestine. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are fond of everybody when they review this 1960 Epic.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: Age of Heroes (2011)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:01:37

The Sea Wolves (1980)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/10/30

During WW2 The British send vets from The Great War to attack a German ship in neutral territory. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John belong in a museum while reviewing this action-adventure film!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our showNext Film: Exodus (1960)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:04:45

The Secret Invasion (1964)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/10/23

A group of criminals is pardoned in exchange for their help in a very special WWII mission. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are pretty clumsy and rather childish while they review this super-secret-action-drama!This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our showNext Film: The Sea Wolves (1980)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:11:36

The Devil's Own (1997)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/10/16

When an NYC cop unknowingly allows a member of the IRA to crash in his basement, values and judgment are compromised, and hard decisions must be made. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John never had a choice when reviewing this 1997 Drama.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our ShowNext Film: The Secret Invasion (1964)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:05:09

Thirteen Days (2000)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/10/09

In October of 1962, we held our breath for 13 days while the Cuban Missile Crisis loomed over the country and the world. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John assure you there are other good men while reviewing this historical thriller.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show.Next Film: The Devil's Own (1997)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:07:17

Flight of the Intruder (1991)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/10/02

When a pair of disillusioned military men decide to play war by their own rules, not even commander Camparelli can reengage them. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John attempted to throw the aforementioned puke to the crocodiles while reviewing this 90s classic. This episode is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show.Next episode: Thirteen Days (2000)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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00:57:38

Jakob the Liar (1999)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/09/25

In an attempt to inspire hope, WWII ghetto inhabitant Jakob tells falsehoods with the best of intentions to keep the spirits up of those around him. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John remind listeners not to ask questions while reviewing this drama.This episode is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local librarySupport our show.Next episode: Flight of the Intruder (1991)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:18:06

Lone Survivor (2013)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/09/18

Marcus Luttrell and three Navy Seals are sent to locate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan but are quickly the focus of an intense attack. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John are never out of the fight while reviewing this film that's based on true events.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library. Support our show.The next film: Jakob the Liar (1999)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library

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01:07:18

Dead Presidents (1995)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/09/11

Using tactics he learned during the war in Vietnam, a vet resorts to crime to try and help save his family from poverty. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John just want to do something that's different—While reviewing this drama.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.Support our show.The next film: Lone Survivor (2013)Available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:24:47

Path to War (2002)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/09/04

In the mid '60s President and tailor enthusiast Lyndon B. Johnson debates with his team on if the USA Should escalate or withdraw from the war in Vietnam. On today's episode Adam, Ben, and John take the heat without padding their resume while reviewing this unique HBO drama. This film is available on: HBOSupport our show. The next film: Dead PresidentsIs available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.

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01:02:51

Mulan (1998)

Friendly Fire ·

2020/08/28

The Ballad of Mulan is put through the Disney musical blender to tell the tale of a Chinese maiden who disguises herself as a man to join the army. On today's episode, Adam, Ben, and John have powers beyond the mortal imagination—while reviewing this 1998 animated classic.This film is available on: Amazon, Apple, and your local library.The next film: Path to WarAvailable on: HBO

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