We explore the oral histories of World War II veterans from interviews conducted by your hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield. We play selected clips from these veteran interviews to explore their experiences in their own words with the hosts providing comp
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The Warrior Next Door Podcast is an exceptional show that brings the stories of World War II veterans to life. Hosted by Tony and Ryan, this podcast allows listeners to hear firsthand accounts of the war from the men and women who experienced it. With their informative commentary and relaxed conversational style, the hosts provide valuable context and perspective, making the episodes both engaging and easy to understand.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its unique format. The show features clips from interviews with veterans, allowing listeners to hear their voices and emotions as they recount their experiences. The hosts then provide commentary, adding historical context and reflecting on the significance of these stories. This combination of personal narratives and insightful analysis creates a well-rounded listening experience that gives a deeper understanding of what these brave individuals went through during WWII.
The Warrior Next Door Podcast also excels in its dedication to accuracy and authenticity. In episode 52, for example, when B-17 pilot Harold Dunn mentioned being fired at with rockets by German planes, one host initially dismissed it as inaccurate nomenclature. However, another host or guest corrected this misconception by highlighting the existence of the German R4M/Orkan air-to-air rocket. This attention to detail ensures that listeners are getting accurate information about historical events.
While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, there are also some potential downsides. For some listeners, the informal and conversational style may be off-putting if they are seeking a more formal or structured presentation of history. Additionally, because each episode focuses on a different veteran's story, there may be inconsistencies in terms of depth or coverage depending on individual accounts. However, these minor drawbacks do not significantly detract from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Warrior Next Door Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in World War II history or simply wanting to hear captivating stories from a remarkable generation. Through their interviews with veterans and insightful commentary, Tony and Ryan bring history to life in a way that is relatable and engaging. This podcast is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who served during WWII, and I highly recommend giving it a listen to gain a deeper appreciation for their sacrifices.
Send us a textThis series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that took so many lives during the war and were underreported as the landings at Normandy pulled attention away from these brave soldiers who fought in conditions more akin to the Pacific theatre.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textThis series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that took so many lives during the war and were underreported as the landings at Normandy pulled attention away from these brave soldiers who fought in conditions more akin to the Pacific theatre.
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textCan trauma experienced by a WWII veteran change his DNA? Can it be passed down to their children? Join us for our eye opening discussion with Eveline Konings, a TRE-Counselor and therapist from Belgium.
Send us a textTed Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack.Later, he would find himself in Tokyo immediately after the Japanese surrender and shares his observations of a post-war Japan. Support the show
Send us a textTed Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack.Later, he would find himself in Tokyo immediately after the Japanese surrender and shares his observations of a post-war Japan. Support the show
Send us a textTed Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack.Later, he would find himself in Tokyo immediately after the Japanese surrender and shares his observations of a post-war Japan. Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textTed Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack.Later, he would find himself in Tokyo immediately after the Japanese surrender and shares his observations of a post-war Japan.
Send us a textTed Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack.Later, he would find himself in Tokyo immediately after the Japanese surrender and shares his observations of a post-war Japan. Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of the 6 part Bill Mauch series. In this Episode Bill describes his trip across the US after leaving the Marines and the heartfelt moment he saw his family again.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 5 of the 6 part Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill discusses the number of ways you can die on Okinawa.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 4 of the Bill Mauch series. Bill talks about the reason for invading Peleliu and provides some intense moments from the battle. He also talks about the landing on Okinawa.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 3 of the Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill discusses the training on Pavuvu and Guadalcanal before the invading Peleliu in the fall of 1944.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 2 of the Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill talks about being assigned to the 8th Amphibious Tactor Battalion and he ships out for the Pacific Theater.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWelcome to the Premium Subscriber edition of the Bill Mauch series. This is the story of Bill Mauch from Sapulpa, OK who served in the 8th Amphibious Tractor Battalion attached to the 1st Marine Division. He fought in WWII on the islands of Peleliu and Okinawa.
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 1 of the 6 part Bill Mauch series. In this episode we meet Sapulpa, OK native Bill Mauch as he tells us how he got involved in WWII and we learn about his training.Support the show
Send us a textMany of the vets we've interviewed have had SOMETHING to say about the USO. So, in this Air Raid Edition, we share some of the remembrances and unpack why this was so important to the veterans we've interviewed. Support the show
Send us a textRay has been kind enough to allow TWND to crash his podcast, The History of WWII, for the past three years where we share select clips from veterans we've featured that year on The Warrior Next Door Podcast. These two episodes are what aired on his podcast in November of 2024.In this episode we share clips from an interview with Jack Hamlin, who was a rescue diver for the US Coast Guard during the invasion of Normandy on Omaha beach where he saved countless lives.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textRay has been kind enough to allow TWND to crash his podcast, The History of WWII, for the past three years where we share select clips from veterans we've featured that year on The Warrior Next Door Podcast. These two episodes are what aired on his podcast in November of 2024.In this episode we share how we were able to meet and interview Donald Miller, the author of Masters of the Air, which was the source material for the mini-series of the same name that aired on Apple TV. We followed-up with clips from an interview with John "Lucky" Luckadoo, who was a member of the Bloody 100th bomb group who survived the early days of the 8th Air Force bombing raids over Germany. In the second part of the series we share clips from an interview with Jack Hamlin, who was a rescue diver for the US Coast Guard during the invasion of Normandy on Omaha beach where he saved countless lives.
Send us a textRay has been kind enough to allow TWND to crash his podcast, The History of WWII, for the past three years where we share select clips from veterans we've featured that year on The Warrior Next Door Podcast. These two episodes are what aired on his podcast in November of 2024.In this episode we share how we were able to meet and interview Donald Miller, the author of Masters of the Air, which was the source material for the mini-series of the same name that aired on Apple TV. We followed-up with clips from an interview with John "Lucky" Luckadoo, who was a member of the Bloody 100th bomb group who survived the early days of the 8th Air Force bombing raids over Germany. Support the show
Send us a textWe announced in late 2024 that TWND were invited by author Peter Lion to Wiltz Luxembourg for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the American St. Nick! We decided to add a number of stops to our itinerary to help develop additional content for TWND that our listeners may enjoy. These include historically rich locations around Wiltz, a field trip with Berten and Shane to various WWII battlefields, at tour of the Manhay Museum, a hike through the Hurtgen forest and much more! Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWe announced in late 2024 that TWND were invited by author Peter Lion to Wiltz Luxembourg for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the American St. Nick! We decided to add a number of stops to our itinerary to help develop additional content for TWND that our listeners may enjoy. These include historically rich locations around Wiltz, a field trip with Berten and Shane to various WWII battlefields, at tour of the Manhay Museum, a hike through the Hurtgen forest and much more!
Send us a textWe announced in late 2024 that TWND were invited by author Peter Lion to Wiltz Luxembourg for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the American St. Nick! We decided to add a number of stops to our itinerary to help develop additional content for TWND that our listeners may enjoy. These include historically rich locations around Wiltz, a field trip with Berten and Shane to various WWII battlefields, at tour of the Manhay Museum, a hike through the Hurtgen forest and much more! Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 3 of the Hamlin-Morrell series. In our last episode, we learned the details of the sinkings of the SS Leopoldville, HMS Cappell and HMS Affleck around Christmas 1944 off Cherbourg. In this episode, follow up questions are asked in the original Zoom call and we piece together details that might never have been known if not for this amazing meeting of these two heroes.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to episode 2 of the Jack Hamlin-Morell Murphy series. In Episode 1 we discussed how this event came to be and we met our 2 veterans: Morell Murphy, an Irish sailor whose ship was sunk by a sub off Cherbourg and Jack Hamlin, a Coast Guardsman who came to his rescue. In this episode we discuss the events surrounding the sinking of the SS Leopoldville, HMS Cappell and HMS Affleck and give our reactions on each gentleman's observations of the traumatic events.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 1 of this unique new series where we witness a online meeting between an Irish sailor from WWII whose ship the HMS Capel was sunk off Cherbourg, France and the US Coast Guardsman who may have attended his rescue. In this first episode we discuss how this event came about and we meet our two veterans.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWelcome to this unique new series where the Warrior Next Door Podcast and the Logbook Project facilitate an online meeting between an Irish sailor from WWII whose ship, the HMS Capel, was sunk off Cherbourg, France and the US Coast Guardsman who may have attended his rescue.
Send us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!In this final episode, we'll learn more about the aftermath of the assault on the Japanese outpost and his journey home.Thanks for your service, Al...Support the show
Send us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!Episode 4 will focus on the transition away from his operation in France and into his new assignment with OG Blueberry training chinese commandos to fight the Japanese occupiers!Support the show
Send us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!In this episode, Al learns that he'll be part of OG Patrick and will land 400 miles behind enemy lines to join up with the French Resistance and capture a hydro-electric plant held by German forces! Support the show
Send us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!The second episode speaks to the rigorous training and secrecy demanded from those who volunteered for this OSS.Support the show
Send us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!The first episode unpacks what the OSS is, how it was formed and Al's journey into this new secret commando unit. Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWe feature Al Johnson, who served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. Al was a member of Operations Group (OG) Patrick and Blueberry who fought behind enemy lines in France and China, respectively, during WWII. Of the 14 million+ servicemen who fought in WWII, only ~7,500 served as an OG with the OSS. This is a truly special and remarkable story!
Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of the Cpl Ryan Downing series. In the previous episodes, Cpl Downing described his training, arrival in Iraq and his heavy fighting that he and his unit endured in Ramadi in 2004. In this final episode, Ryan talks about his struggles with post traumatic stress and having to go back to Ramadi in 2006.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 2 of the 3 part Ryan Downing series. In this episode Cpl. Downing details the heavy fighting that his unit endured in Ramadi in 2004.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWelcome to the uncut subscriber edition of the Cpl Ryan Downing series. In this series, we meet Cpl. Ryan Downing of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines as he takes us through his training and deployment to Iraq in late 2003 where he fights in the 1st and second Battles for Ramadi in 2004 and 2006.
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 1 of the 3 part Cpl Ryan Downing series. In this episode we meet Ryan and learn about his enlistment, training and deployment to Iraq in 2003.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of Ray Harris's Top 5 WWII movies discussion with Tony and I. Sit back and enjoy as we cover our final picks and try to see if we have any common ground!Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 2 of 3 of our series with Ray Harris of the History of WWII Podcast discussing our picks for the top 5 WWII movies. In this episode we get into the first picks of our top 5.Support the show
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWelcome to the UNCUT series for our premium subscribers. As you may know Ray Harris of the History of WWII podcast has graciously hosted Tony and I on his podcast over the last few years. Well he invited us to do a series with him for his podcast that was also posted on his YouTube channel on the topic of The Top 5 WWII movies according to Ray, Tony and I. As you might guess, it's not a particularly scientific list but we do our best to explain our reasoning and insult Ray along the way. It has a bit of strong language here and there (mostly of Ray cursing at the insults we landed) so cover those young ears.
Send us a textEpisode 1 of 3. As you may know Ray Harris of the History of WWII podcast has graciously hosted Tony and I on his podcast over the last few years. Well, he invited us to do a series with him for his podcast that was also posted on his YouTube channel on the topic of The Top 5 WWII movies according to Ray, Tony and I. As you might guess, it's not a particularly scientific list but we do our best to explain our reasoning and insult Ray along the way. It has a bit of strong language here and there (mostly of Ray cursing at the insults we landed) so cover those young ears. Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of the Marta Warner Tribute series. In this episode Marta discusses what happened to her family after the war as well as her impressions of the USA as she moved to America after the war.Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 3 of the 4 part Marta Warner Tribute series. In this episode we talk about how school was conducted at the end of the war in the ruins of cities, how history books were changed by the nazi's and she brings out a memento from her time as a Jungmadel during the Hitler Youth education system. Support the show
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 2 of the Marta Warner Tribute. In this episode, we learn of her family's realization that citizens were being deported to camps and how the black market aided in survival after the war. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 1 of the Marta Warner Tribute series. In this episode we discuss how her family endured the changes in German society, her opinion on Adolf Hitler and what it was like to be hungry and searching for potable water. Support the Show.
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Welcome to the Marta Warner Tribute series. In this uncut series we revisit Marta in September 2023 to conduct a follow up interview. We learn more about her experience under the oppressive Nazi government, what it was like to go hungry and she discusses when she realized the concentration camps existed.
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 2 of the Jan Davis series. In episode 1 we met Jan Davis, retired astronaut who flew on 3 space shuttle missions and the daughter of Ben Smotherman who flew B-17's in 1943 out of England. We learned about his experiences as a pilot early in the air war and also as a POW till wars end. Join us now as Jan talks about her story as an astronaut and how her fathers story impacted her life.
Send us a Text Message.Author/Retired Astronaut Jan Davis discusses her book: “Air Born – Two generations in flight” about her WWII B-17 pilot father and the parallels with her career at NASA and her 3 space shuttle missions. In this episode, we met Jan Davis, retired astronaut who flew on 3 space shuttle missions and daughter of Ben Smotherman who flew B-17's in 1943 out of England. We learned about her fathers experiences as a pilot early in the air war and also as a POW till wars end. Support the Show.
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Welcome to the premium-subscriber, uncut Jan Davis series. In this series we meet Jan Davis, retired astronaut who flew on 3 space shuttle missions and daughter of Ben Smotherman who flew B-17's in 1943 out of England. We will learn about his experiences as a pilot early in the air war and also as a POW till wars end. In the second half of the series, Jan talks about her story as an astronaut and how her fathers story impacted her life.
Send us a Text Message.In this series we explore the extensive research conducted by Jan Douma, son of Filips Douma who was a police officer during WW2 in NAZI-occupied Netherlands Jan provides a vivid account of what his father endured after he was apprehended helping the Dutch resistance in the summer of 1944 and sent to a series of concentration camps where he would be days from death when the war ended. Join us for a compelling look at a lesser known historical account of what life was like in the NAZI-occupied regions of Europe.Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.In this series we explore the extensive research conducted by Jan Douma, son of Filips Douma who was a police officer during WW2 in NAZI-occupied Netherlands Jan provides a vivid account of what his father endured after he was apprehended helping the Dutch resistance in the summer of 1944 and sent to a series of concentration camps where he would be days from death when the war ended. Join us for a compelling look at a lesser known historical account of what life was like in the NAZI-occupied regions of Europe.Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.In this series we explore the extensive research conducted by Jan Douma, son of Filips Douma who was a police officer during WW2 in NAZI-occupied Netherlands Jan provides a vivid account of what his father endured after he was apprehended helping the Dutch resistance in the summer of 1944 and sent to a series of concentration camps where he would be days from death when the war ended. Join us for a compelling look at a lesser known historical account of what life was like in the NAZI-occupied regions of Europe.Support the Show.
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