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The World War 2 Radio Podcast

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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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Today we have an NBC news report from September 26, 1945, on U.S Marines preparing to engage in China, as well as an update on the meeting between U.S General Douglas MacArthur and Japanese Emperor Hirohito. That is followed by several war advertisements and PSAs. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version …
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This week we have “A Shroud for Sarah,” an episode ofSuspense, one of the most popular shows of the old-time radio era. Suspense aired over CBS from 1942 to 1962. This episode first aired on October 25, 1945. It was written by prolific pulpster Emile Tepperman and stars Lucille Ball. Find more on The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction at https://bric…
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Today we have the September 23, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes news, analysis and updates on the war and its aftermath, with reports from Manila, London, Rome, Paris, Washington, and New York. It is the final edition of this version of CBS’s World News Today. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the a…
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Today we have a profile of General Jonathan Wainwright, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It first aired over NBC on September 19, 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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This week, we have The Miser, an episode of Dark Venture, first broadcast December 9, 1946. It was written by Larry Marcus, whose pulp career included crafting crime stories for several magazines, including Black Mask and Dime Detective. Dark Venture aired over ABC from 1945 to 1947. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com or visit BrickPickleM…
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Today we have the September 16, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes news of the surrender of Japanese forces in Hong Kong, along with other analysis and updates on the war and its aftermath, with reports from Tokyo, Manila, London, Paris, Rome, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to…
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Today we have a special episode of Command Performance, celebrating the end of the war. This episode was first broadcast on September 2, 1945, and includes a message from Harry Truman. The series aired from 1942 to 1949 over the Armed Forces Radio Service. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https…
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Today we have the September 9, 1945, edition of CBS WorldNews Today. It includes analysis and updates on the end of the war and its aftermath, with reports from Tokyo, Guam, London, Paris, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwa…
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Today our episode has two segments. First, from September 6, 1945, we have an NBC report on President Harry Truman’s proposals for managing the post-war economy and international relations. That is followed by a Victory Bonds special hosted by Orson Welles. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at http…
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Today we have coverage of the official surrender of Japanese forces aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, from ABC. First we have the report from the ship as the ceremony and signing of the surrender papers occur. That is followed by statements from U.S. President Harry Truman, General Douglas MacArthur and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. Vis…
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Today we have the August 9, 1945, episode of The Fighting AAF. Produced by ABC in cooperation with the Army Air Force, the program aired from May to September 1945. It featured recordings of actual air battles recorded by ABC’s war correspondents, along with performances by the AAF orchestra and interviews with AAF personnel. Visit our website at B…
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Today we have 30 minutes of news from August 27, 1945. First it’s a news update from NBC from veteran war correspondent Robert St. John. It includes updates on the American arrival in Japan, a report from off the shore of Tokyo and commentary. That is followed by the late evening news of that night. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcast…
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Today we have a special edition of the Philco Radio Hour from August 19, 1945. The episode was dedicated to recognizing the official day of prayer and thanksgiving that was being observed across the country after the surrender of Japan. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotif…
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Today we have the August 19, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the end of the war and its aftermath, with reports from Manila, Guam, London, Chungking, Pearl Harbor, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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Today our episodes celebrate the Japanese surrender and the end of fighting in World War II on August 14, 1945. This episode has two parts. The first is that evening’s episode of Columbia Presents Corwin, hosted by Orson Welles. Then, we’ll hear news reports from across the country as Americans celebrate the end of the war. Visit our website at Bri…
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Today our episodes celebrate the Japanese surrender and the end of fighting in World War II on August 14, 1945. First, we have the breaking news of the Japanese acceptance of the Allied terms for surrender. That is followed by coverage of the surrender from first CBS and then ABC and the Mutual network. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/pod…
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Today we have two items from the Mutual Broadcasting System as Americans were still awaiting updates on the surrender of Japan. First, we have a roundtable discussion with several war commentators from August 12, 1945. That is followed by the Mutual news update from August 13, 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to t…
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Today we have two more news updates in the wake of the first atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. The first is the CBS Morning News of August 7, 1945. It includes updates on the aftermath of the bomb, as well as reports from Berlin, Moscow, Washington, and New York. That is followed by NBC’s From the Pacific from August 8, 1945. Visit our websit…
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Today we have the August 6, 1945, edition of the CBS morning news. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from Guam, Paris, London, Washington, and New York. After the news update, you’ll hear two breaking news alerts from NBC and CBS. That is followed by U.S. President Harry Truman’s statement on the attack. Visit our website at…
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Today we have the August 1, 1945, episode of London Column, where the BBC delivered news and features designed for an international – mostly American – audience. That is followed by several war public service announcements and advertisements from 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://p…
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Today we have the July 29, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from San Francisco, Berlin, London, Paris, 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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Today we have a double dose of the news from July 26, 1945.First it’s the NBC News of the World, reporting on the surprising loss of Winston Churchill’s conservative party in the British elections. Then we have the Sinclair Headliner with Frank Singiser from the Mutual network later that evening. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. …
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Today we have the July 22, 1945, edition of CBS World NewsToday. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from Berlin, Manila, London, Rome, 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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Today we have a Voice of America broadcast from July 4, 1945. It is the final broadcast from the American Broadcasting Station in Europe. The station had broadcast since April 30, 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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Today our episode has two segments. First we have the July15, 1945, Jergens Journal featuring famed newspaper columnist Walter Winchell. Following that is London Column from this week in 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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Today we have the July 7, 1945, episode of “Our ForeignPolicy,” featuring a discussion of the United Nations charter. The guests are U.S. senators Tom Connally of Texas and Harold Burton of Ohio. The program was broadcast to a national audience over NBC’s University of the Air and to Americans serving abroad through the Armed ForcesRadio Service. V…
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Today we have the July 8, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from Guam, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Paris, 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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This week, we have Eclipse, an episode of Dark Venture,first broadcast July 31, 1945. It was written by Larry Marcus, whose pulp career included crafting crime stories for several magazines, including Black Mask and Dime Detective. Dark Venture aired over ABC from 1945 to 1947. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com or visit BrickPickleMedia.c…
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Today’s episode has three segments, all from this week in 1945. First, we have a brief NBC news report announcing the surrender of Okinawa on June 21, 1945. This is followed by another NBC program, featuring news and commentary from Robert St. John. Finally, we have the BBC's London Column from June 20. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/pod…
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Today we have an episode of Inner Sanctum, one of the mostpopular radio shows of the World War 2 era. This episode, Dead Man’s Holiday, first aired on June 19, 1945, on CBS stations. 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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Today we have the June 16, 1945, edition of Alex Drier’s Weekly News Analysis as it aired over NBC. We’ve followed that news report with a few short war PSAs, advertisements, and songs. 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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Today’s episode has two segments. First, we have a June 12,1945, address delivered by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower to a British audience at Guildhall in London. Our second segment is an episode of Yankee Yarns, asyndicated series that aired on New England radio stations. This episode from 1945 tells the story of the sinking of the Aeolus, a U.…
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This week, we have “The Entomologist,” an episode of The Witch’s Tale, generally regarded as radio’s first horror show. The show aired over the Mutual network and in syndication from 1931 to 1938. This story first aired on July, 11, 1932, but this may be a later version of the episode. Find our store at AThrillingPublication.com or visit BrickPickl…
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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.spotif…
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