Best SWW Podcasts (2025)

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SWW Interviews Episode 197: Cosminomy 20:26

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7h ago20:26

20:26

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Christmas Special: FWP at IWM Podcast Live 50:24

3d ago50:24

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Hear Jack and guest-host Lucy Betteridge-Dyson at IWM Podcast Live Festival doing Burma 1945 in 45 minutes! This was recorded in less than ideal recording conditions, but Robbie has done heroic work to get it as listenable as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2025 Wrap Up! 52:22

7d ago52:22

52:22

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the SWW Show. Mike and AJ are here to discuss all …

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S24 Ep25: Case & Community Updates 45:00

7d ago45:00

45:00

*Content Warning: fraud, harassment, catfishing, stalking, sexual abuse, troubled teen industry, childhood abuse, and institutionalized child abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop *SWW S24 Artwork: The S24 cover art is…

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Episode 85: Netflix, Warner Bros, and The Future of 2026 1:24:09

13d ago1:24:09

1:24:09

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the SWW Show. Mike and AJ are here to discuss all …

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S24 Ep24: Finally, You See (FINALE) 1:03:11

15d ago1:03:11

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*Content Warning: substance use disorder, distressing themes, self-harm, disordered eating, childhood abuse, psychological and physical violence involving children, suicidal ideation, and institutional child abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://broken…

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S24 Ep23: Your Money or Your Child's Life 56:54

21d ago56:54

56:54

*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, disordered eating, childhood abuse, psychological and physical violence involving children, suicidal ideation, and institutional child abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-s…

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SWW Interviews Episode 196: Mauri Mursu's Odyssey 31:52

29d ago31:52

31:52

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Movie Of The Month Episode 71: The Running Man 46:19

1M ago46:19

46:19

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S24 Ep22: Hold Up a Mirror 53:32

1M ago53:32

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, disordered eating, interpersonal violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays e…

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SWW Interviews Episode 195: Shoni Island 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep21: A Lot of Horsesh*t 48:03

2M ago48:03

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, domestic violence, child labor, child abuse, child sexual abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https:…

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Remembrance Day Special: The Last Burma Star 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

This week Jack and Rob sit down with Levison Wood and Alex Bescoby about their brilliant new documentary: The Last Burma Star. Catch it on release day Sun 9 November at 9pm on Sky History, or on catch up afterwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 84: Sinners, EA, and Halo for PS5 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the SWW Show. Mike and AJ are here to discuss all …

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S24 Ep20: Extreme 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

*Content Warning: distressing themes, child abuse, violence, cultic abuse, religious abuse, drug use, abduction, institutional child abuse, isolation. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand …

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SWW Interviews Episode 194: Modulus 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep19: Wanted 56:04

2M ago56:04

56:04

*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse, body-image abuse, disordered eating, attack therapy, cultic abuse, grooming, medical trauma, death, alcohol use disorder, psychological and physical trauma, child labor, distressing themes. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home fo…

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Movie Of The Month Episode 70: Tron Ares 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Humble Bundle:Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) Add the following code to any Humble Bundle Link and it will help us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?partner=sww⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=sww⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ talk about Tron Ares Mi…

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S24 Ep18: Fear-Driven 56:32

2M ago56:32

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, rape, substance abuse, substance use disorder, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, institutional abuse, childhood sexual abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, death, and suicide. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for …

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SWW Interviews Episode 193: Orebits 22:36

3M ago22:36

22:36

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep17: Wounded 45:22

2M ago45:22

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*Content Warning: distressing themes, suicide, death, substance use disorder, drug use, sexual assault of a child, institutional child abuse, violence, childhood abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Ch…

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21. Question Time: The Retreat from Burma 1:12:42

3M ago1:12:42

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This week Jack and Rob answer your questions that have built up over the last 20 weeks! At the end Jack and Rob also give a quick run down of the future of the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SWW Interviews Episode 192: Supersonic Fight 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep16: Attack Therapy 56:05

3M ago56:05

56:05

*Content Warning: distressing themes, violent abuse of a child, step-parent abuse, domestic violence, abduction, kidnapping, childhood abuse, emotional violence, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional child abuse (‘troubled teen industry’). *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag y…

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20. Reflecting on the Retreat 53:49

3M ago53:49

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This week Rob and Jack welcome the fascinating David Tanner - author of Burma 1942: Memories of a Retreat, the Diary of Ralph Tanner, KOYLI. David co-wrote the book with his father who was with 2 KOYLI in the retreat in 1942, but also worked in Japan in the 1970s and 80s, where his father visited. This is a fascinating chat reflecting on the retrea…

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Episode 83: Japan, Redford, and Who Can Afford to Ski 1:34:02

3M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the SWW Show. Mike and AJ are here to discuss all …

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S24 Ep15: Source of Hope 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use disorder, child sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical violence, cultic abuse, suicidal ideation, grooming, torture and death. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for…

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19. Eric Lambert: Saviour of 5th Army 1:16:40

3M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Rob hit gold when he was recently gifted an unpublished memoir/diary by Eric Lambert, who, among other things, played a fascinating role in helping get the Chinese 5 Army out of the Hukawng Valley - the Valley of Death. This week Rob and Jack discuss his chapter on this topic, and the retreat of Chinese 5 Army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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SWW Interviews Episode 191: HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR THE SIMULATION 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep14: Horror Movie 45:12

3M ago45:12

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*Content warning: disturbing abuse of children, disability abuse, emotional and physical violence involving children, murder, death, suicide, neglect, kidnapping, abduction, isolation, torture, distressing topics. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event …

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18. Exodus Burma and the human cost of war 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

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This week Jack and Rob discuss the human cost of the retreat in 1942 with the wonderful Felicity Goodall, author of Exodus Burma! The British Escape Through the Jungles of Death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S24 Ep13: How Profoundly Sorry I Am 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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*Content warning: substance use disorder, death, distressing and mature topics, drug use, institutional child abuse, emotional, physical and sexual violence of adolescents, childhood abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara …

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17. The Jungle War 52:37

3M ago52:37

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This week Rob and Jack welcome Hannah Watson, author of The Jungle War, to discuss the retreat from Burma and the challenges of presenting the subject in a book aimed at children and adults alike! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SWW Interviews Episode 190: Trauma Football 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep12: Someone Who Believes Me 1:18:12

4M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

*Content warning: body-image abuse, disordered eating, distressing topics, suicidal ideation, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, therapeutic abuse, grooming, abduction, self-harm, emotional and physical violence, isolation, Substance Use Disorder, sexual assault. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resource…

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16. Grandfather Longlegs: Hugh Seagrim GC 1:11:32

4M ago1:11:32

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This week Jack and Rob interview historian Philip Davies, author of Lost Warriors, about Major Hugh Seagrim GC and also Ras Pagani. - two of the most courageous men of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 82: Battlefield 6, Nobody and Stern 1:15:33

4M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to the SWW Show. Mike and AJ are here to discuss all …

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15. Burma Army's Swansong - retreat into India 1:24:46

4M ago1:24:46

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This week Jack and Rob finish the narrative of the retreat from Burma, discussing the final retreat across the Chindwin, and into safety in India. The Burma Army's swansong, but fear not dear listener, for there are still some more episodes, interviews, and a Q+A to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SWW Interviews Episode 189: Carnival 27:39

4M ago27:39

27:39

This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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S24 Ep11: One More Thing To Be Scared Of 44:54

4M ago44:54

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*Content Warning: childhood abuse, violent abuse of children, child sex abuse, grooming, psychological and physical violence, body-image abuse, cultic abuse, body dysmorphia, disordered eating. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewar…

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S24 Ep10: My Own Mother Wasn't Going to Save Me 53:26

4M ago53:26

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*Content Warning: childhood abuse, violent abuse of children, child sex abuse, grooming, psychological and physical violence, body-image abuse, cultic abuse, body dysmorphia, disordered eating. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewar…

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14. Elephants, and novelising the retreat 58:54

4M ago58:54

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This week Rob and Jack were joined by the brilliant journalist and novelist John Sweeney. Aside from his work all over the world and covering all sorts of topics, including Trump and Putin, John also wrote the novel Elephant Novel, set during the retreat from Burma in 1942, and partly inspired by 'Elephant Bill' Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Movie Of The Month Episode 69: The Naked Gun 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

Humble Bundle:Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) Add the following code to any Humble Bundle Link and it will help us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?partner=sww⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=sww⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ talk about The Naked Gu…

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S24 Ep9: Adolescent Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, MD 32:30

4M ago32:30

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*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), childhood abuse, upsetting topics, suicidal ideation, crime. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, MD: Website - hartselleandassociates.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hartselle-md-…

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13. Through the Jungle of Death by Stephen Brookes - Book Review 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

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This week Rob and Jack review the excellent Through the Jungle of Death by Stephen Brookes. A wonderful, if traumatic, book about his families escape on foot out of Burma in 1942. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SWW Interviews Episode 188: Astro Busters 18:36

5M ago18:36

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This episode is brought to you partially by the following. Humble Bundle: Be sure to use our link when subscribing to Humble Bundle's Monthly Game Program. (We will get a portion of all new subscriptions using the service.) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/subscription?partner=sww ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and AJ int…

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12. VJ DAY SPECIAL! With Lord Slim, Sylvia May, and Alex Bescoby 1:05:48

5M ago1:05:48

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Jack and Rob have a surprise VJ Day Special for listeners - bringing together a panel to discuss what is happening to support the memory, and spread knowledge of, of the Burma Campaign through their various work. Joining the FWP team are Lord Slim representing the Burma Star Memorial Fund, Sylvia May of the Kohima Educational Trust, and Alex Bescob…

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S24 Ep8: You Are Not Alone 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…

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S24 Ep7: For-Profit Money-Grabbing Bullshit Places 55:05

4M ago55:05

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*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…

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11. The Evacuation of Burma 1:08:11

5M ago1:08:11

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In this week's episode Rob and Jack do something a little different. They discuss the civilian evacuation of Burma, including a number of eyewitness accounts from a variety of sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.