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We Happy Few 506 The Podcast

We Happy Few 506

We Happy Few 506 The Podcast brings you interviews with historians, the actors and production crew who were involved in the making of Band of Brothers and more, Come visit us out at www.WeHappyFew506.com or on our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, by simply typing in We Happy Few 506 for more information on our upcoming live events, Battlefield Tours in Europe and also our incredible merchandise on sale.For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below.Website

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3:05

General Anthony C. McAuliffe Recounting 'NUTS'

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2025/09/24

Send us a text Listen to General Anthony C. McAuliffe Recounting the German Demand to Surrender and his 'NUTS' response in December 1944. Support the show

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64:05

Masters of Air actor - Darragh Cowley

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2025/09/09

Send us a text This week, joining Matt and Doug, we had Masters of the Air actor Darragh Cowley join us on the podcast this week, Darragh portrayed Lt Glenn Graham on the show, and although, in his words, his time on screen is minimal, but he had an incredible amount to tell and one that I am proud to have had on the Podcast to talk with Matt and Doug about his experiences and how he sees shows like Band of Brothers, The Pacific and now Masters of the Air as the gateway to learning more about...

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59:07

Author James Holland

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2025/09/03

Send us a text Joining us this week, is author James Holland, and they discuss WW2 films on screen, and what makes them good and bad but also, how James started his own journey as a writer. Support the show

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30:27

New Podcast - The Great Rescheduled Episode

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2025/08/12

Send us a text New Podcast episode, we did have a guest planned but due to scheduling or rescheduling, we have had to move him to another date, so tune in and catch up with Matt and Doug, and we touch upon our Patreons meet up in Aldbourne that we hosted on Saturday. Support the show

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60:57

Ben Milligan - Author of 'By Water Beneath The Walls'

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2025/07/29

Send us a text Joining us this week is former Navy Seal now author and historian Ben Milligan, who wrote 'By Water Beneath The Walls: The Rise of the Navy Seals' who talks to us about why he became a Navy Seal and what led him to write a book on the history of the SEALS. Support the show

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54:49

The Family behind Saving Private Ryan - The Niland...

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Joining us this week are a family with an incredible story that became the bases for the movie Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon to name a few. We speak with Preston Niland, whose father was one of the 4 Niland brothers where 3 of the 4 were initially believed to have been killed in action during World War 2. Support the show

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57:15

Military Advisor, Stuntman and Actor - Robert Garcia

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Joining us this week is US Marine veteran, Military Advisor, stuntman and actor, Robert Garcia, whose CV is mind-blowing from appearing in The Shield, The Pacific, Black Panther and many many more and all round great guy. Support the show

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57:01

Generation Kill - Director Susanna White

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2025/07/02

Send us a text Joining us this week is Susanna White, director of HBO's Generation Kill, as well as an incredible CV that includes Star Wars TV show 'Andor'. An incredible insight into what made Generation Kill such a brilliant show and how there were a lot of similarities with Band of Brothers in its approach to making it a special show. Also, please keep an eye out for more information on something for our incredible patrons for late July (we hope), and thank you for your wonderful support ...

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63:03

Author of ‘Behind the Scenes - The Dramatic Lives of...

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2025/06/06

Send us a text Joining us this week, is author Angela V.John, who wrote the recently released book 'The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton'. For those who may not know, Philip Burton was the mentor of the Hollywood legend, actor Richard Burton, as well as setting up the AMDA drama school in New York. You will get a wonderful insight in to both Philip and Richard. If you're wanting to buy her latest book visit https://www.parthianbooks.com/ to get your copy. #wehappyfew506 #richardburton #philipb...

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66:09

Welcome back Gavin Mortimer who talks LRDG

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2025/05/28

Send us a text We welcome back author Gavin Mortimer, who on this episode goes into more detail about the Long Range Desert Group with us, about its formation, notable troops and their role in World War 2. We may need to invite him back as there was so much more to talk about. Support the show

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74:47

Author - Gavin Mortimer (2 SAS: Bill Stirling and the...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text Joining us this week is author of countless books on the SAS in World War 2 Gavin Mortimer as they explore the history of the Unit, its characters and what made them so special. An hour just wasn't enough time!! Support the show

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57:18

Andrew Dalton - Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival

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2025/04/30

Send us a text Joining us this week is Andrew Dalton from the Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival, who gives us a brief history of Gettysburg and talks to us about this years Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival and how Ken Burns became involved and what will be happening at this years festival. Please visit the website using the link below for more information and for the festival programme https://gettysburgfilmfestival.org/2025-festival/ #wehappyfew506 #bandofbrothers #gettysburg #ken...

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50:49

Andrew Biggio - Author of The Rifle

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2025/04/22

Send us a text Joining us this weeks podcast, we welcome back friend of We Happy Few 506, US Marine Corps veteran and the author of The Rifle and The Rifle 2, talks to us about the difference in his approach between the first Rifle book and the second, as well as the upcoming event in Boston and the Wounded Vet Run, and its purpose and why its important and his next project. Support the show

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91:39

Elliot James Langridge (Life In Film Podcast)

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2025/04/10

Send us a text Great show this week, joining us this week is actor and podcaster Elliot James Langridge of the Life In Film Pod, and they talk all things but this episode has a bit of back and forth with questions going both ways. Please go follow the Life In Film Pod, a fantastic podcast and you won't be disappointed. Support the show

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56:08

Catch up with Matt and Doug

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2025/03/27

Send us a text In this weeks episode, catch up with Matt and Doug. Support the show

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59:09

Band of Brothers Director - Mikael Salomon

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2025/03/12

Send us a text Joining us this week is Band of Brothers director Michael Salomon who reunites with Matt and Doug after nearly 25 years and talks about his new life in Denmark and how he got started with directing and how Steven Spielberg didn't want slow motion in Band of Brothers until he saw.....the shot!...... Support the show

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61:14

Tony Rushmer talks about the real Reg Seekings

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2025/02/19

Send us a text Joining us this week is author of SAS Duty before Glory, which talks about the real Reg Seekings during WW2, who is heavily featured in SAS Rogue Heroes, and they talk about his war time history and other aspects of his life that may be a little different from what we have seen on the television series. Join us on Patreon for tour discounts, giveaways and exclusive Podcasts https://www.patreon.com/c/WeHappyFew506 Support the show

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57:31

Battlefield Tour After Action Report With Reg Jans

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2025/02/12

Send us a text This weeks episode, we wanted to catch up with the brilliant tour guide Reg Jans. For those of you who have been on our tours, Reg has been our guide for several of them for very good reasons, and the last tour was nothing short of incredible because of him. We talk to him about how the memorial came to fruition and what background work was needed to be done to make it happen, as well as the other locations we visited but we also ask him, where did it all start for him in being...

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57:51

Catch up with Matt and Doug

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2025/01/22

Send us a textCatch up with Matt and Doug this week, our first catch up Podcast in a while and the boys chat all sorts!Support the show

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73:08

Band of Brothers - Rick Warden (Lt Harry Welsh)

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2025/01/15

Send us a textJoining Matt and Doug this week is actor Rick Warden, who portrays Lt Harry Welsh in HBO's Band of Brothers.Support the show

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