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While both Moscow and Berlin focus on the Kursk salient, Operation Mincemeat convinces the Germans to focus troops in the wrong place. Meanwhile, Zhukov convinces Stalin to let the enemy attack first, for they will be ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did we do it? We're back to wrap up our recap on Operation Mincemeat and give some already-obsolete Tony predictions.If you haven't already, take a listen to Part 1 first: Apple Podcasts / Spotify--If you want to take a listen to the podcast that started it all, here's the episode that Natasha Hodgson drew inspiration from, on the Stuff You Should Know podcast: Apple Podcasts / SpotifyAnd you can hear about how they originally put the show together on Variety's Stagecraft podcast Are you a mincefluencer? Turns out they've been up to a lot of investigating themselves: NYT articleThe tomb of William Martins is an actual memorial in Huelva, Spain that you can go visit.--Music featured in this episode:Too Bad - G-DragonOperation Mincemeat: A New Musical (Original Cast Recording)Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music—Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.
This weeks episode is all about Operation Mincemeat. A British military plan that focussed on deception. Listen in to find out all about the events of this mission.PodPack CollectiveCasting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveMerchYes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here:Shop now!ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:castingviewspod@gmail.comTwitterInstagramPodpageLinktreeIntro - by Familiar Wilsons MediaOutro - Sporks Ahead by Familiar Wilsons MediaArtwork - Game Club Podcast
Welcome to the first half of our recap of Operation Mincemeat, where we discuss whether this show is "Dead in the Water" or whether it's "Born to Lead"!Usual spoiler warnings apply--Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone discuss some of the early stages of the show (including who would play what role) on the Playbill Podcast.Maybe you were on the email list asking whether or not the show was "too British for Broadway".Dear Bill has become a new favorite song for many people (some present company excluded), and Jak Malone breaks down what it's like to sing it for an interview with Vulture.--Music featured in this episode:Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical (Original Cast Recording)Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music—Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway, our blog at https://bottomlessbway.home.blog, or email us at bottomlessbway@gmail.com! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.
This week West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses A Knight's Tale (Manchester Opera House) and Mary Poppins (Manchester Palace, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about Tony nominations, Redwood starring Idina Menzel closing, new Titanique casting, Operation Mincemeat and lots more. Andrew also talks about return trips to MJ, Starlight Express, The Book of Mormon and talks about Wicked's media night and Drew Gasparini's We Aren't Kids Anymore.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 30, 1943. A British submarine dumps a dead body carrying false invasion plans off the coast of Spain as part of Operation Mincemeat.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 2025 Tony Award Nominations are set to be announced this week, recognising some of the best of the last year of Broadway plays and musicals.With likely recognition for some of this year's biggest shows including Sunset Boulevard, Oh Mary!, Maybe Happy Ending, John Proctor is the Villain, Gypsy, Operation Mincemeat, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Stranger Things: the First Shadow, and more - there's plenty to discuss!Check out what Mickey-Jo and @AeronJames had to say about their expectations ahead of this year's Tony Nominations announcement, based on everything they've seen this year in New York...•00:00 | introduction02:21 | musicals / plays 12:56 | creatives / writers24:36 | designers33:18 | leading actors39:35 | featured actors•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
With 160,000 Allied troops about to invade Sicily, the Operation Mincemeat team hunt for signs that the Nazis fell for their con. But are the Germans fooled, or about to turn Britain's double cross against the Allies?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway production of Operation Mincemeat at the Golden Theatre. We explore its unique mix of British humor and historical storytelling, unpack the creative team's choices, and share our thoughts on the show's pacing, score, and scenic design. Plus, we discuss how American audiences might perceive the humor and speculate on potential Tony nominations. Tune in for our take on this fast-paced musical that blends World War II history with sharp comedy! Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on Operation Mincemeat on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsMary Moody Northen Theatre Walden (Remix)Color Arc Productions Wanna Play? What We Talked About Buena Vista Social Club Operation Mincemeat Othello Mousetrap Kenedy Center B'way shows Beaches Life of Pi to stream Jenna Bainbridge – Wicked Theatre at Port Authority Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)
The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" has been a sensation on London's West End, and now the comedy has landed on Broadway. The show is based on the true story of a daring and implausible British intelligence mission to trick the German forces. David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoe Roberts, who co-wrote and star in the musical, discuss bringing the show to the U.S.
Germany and Britain both want the same thing: to get Major Bill Martin's briefcase into the hands of the Nazis. But will Operation Mincemeat's ploy survive a reckless chauffeur, an inquisitive coroner and the rule-abiding Spanish Navy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hi, Broadway Besties! Lindsey saw SO much Broadway this week and needs to catch you all up! We are recapping seeing Nick Jonas in The Last Five Years, Death Becomes Her, and Operation Mincemeat! We are switching it up this week and Lindsey is casting her EARLY Tony Award Predictions. Website: www.fromthemezzanine.comPatreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanineBroadwayInstagram: @FromTheMezzanineBroadwayYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95
Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Claire Marie-Hall, cast member in “Operation Mincemeat” playing at the John Golden Theater. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-offBroadway. Cast of Operation Mincemeat, Photo by Julieta Cervantes For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and read more The post Class Notes: Claire Marie-Hall “Operation Mincemeat” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
Dylan and Connor are back, back, back AGAIN with your favorite form of spoken word: a TWIN TALK. The culture is really popping off right now, starting with the State of Bravo TV. Summer House, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Salt Lake City, and New York, PLUS thoughts on reality stars with podcasts about their own show. The Broadway (and Off-Broadway!) season is in full swing right now, so the twins dive into their favorite shows they've seen… and seen again! Hear thoughts on Sunset Boulevard, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Jonathan Larson Project, and Operation Mincemeat. Speaking of meat, they debate Sunset's Joe Gillis' underwear situation. Is. Joe. Tucked? Keep listening for The White Lotus chatter, excitement for upcoming Ariana and Miley music, and MORE. Riddle us this: is there a contemporary musical with a book that isn't cringey? Speak on it!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok & BlueskyFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
In this Brush Pass episode of Brush Pass, Le Carre Cast and Barbican Station podcast host Jeff Quest, gives us the lowdown on two spy-related theatrical productions: 'Operation Mincemeat' and 'Dakar 2000'. Operation Mincemeat on Broadway John Golden Theatre 252 W. 45th St., New York, NY The stunning true story of a scheme every bit as dicey, daring, and ridiculous as opening a new musical on Broadway! The best-reviewed show in West End history is now on Broadway! 74 ★★★★★ Reviews and Counting! (which, according to our calculations, adds up to 370 stars) SYNOPSIS: It's 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes. Luckily, they've got a trick up their sleeve. Well, not up their sleeve, per se, but rather inside the pocket of a stolen corpse. Equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper (with an assist from Mr. Fleming himself), Operation Mincemeat tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII. SCHEDULE: March 25–30: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7:30pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @7:30pm, Saturday @2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday @2pm Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission Dakar 2000 In Senegal on the eve of Y2K, an idealistic Peace Corps volunteer survives a mysterious car accident. An imposing State Department operative immediately takes command of the situation and his safety. Though they couldn't be more different, they form an unlikely relationship. But when it becomes clear that they both have secrets, the volunteer is roped into a darker side of public service – one he can't come back from. Unpredictable at every turn, this world-premiere thriller was commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club. Written by Rajiv Joseph (Pulitzer Prize finalist for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo; King James at MTC) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone and Poor Yella Rednecks at MTC). Have you watched Operation Mincemeat and/or Dakar 2000? What did you think? Let us know in the Spybrary community.
Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests14/48 2025Broadway in Austin HamiltonWhat We Talked About Buena Vista Social Club Operation Mincemeat Othello Mousetrap Kenedy Center B'way shows Beaches Life of Pi to stream Jenna Bainbridge – Wicked Theatre at Port Authority Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)
The story of Operation Mincemeat. It's 1943 and World War 2 hangs on a knife-edge. Everybody knows the obvious next move for the Allies is to invade Sicily. So Winston Churchill gives his spy chiefs a daunting task: create a lie so good it will fool Adolf Hitler and get Nazi Germany to move its troops elsewhere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Operation Mincemeat, Maybe Tomorrow @ A.R.T./New York Theatres, Amerikin @ 59e59, Last Call @ New World Stages, and Grangeville @ Signature Operation Mincemeat: Jak Malone, Zoë Roberts Photo by Julieta Cervantes “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every read more The post This Week on Broadway for March 23, 2025: Operation Mincemeat appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
Taking our cue from the new Broadway musical Operation Mincemeat, we look at songs that inspired--and were inspired by-- the WWII homefront here and in the UK: Bernstein, Berlin, Coward, Weill, Bart and more.
Reviews Are in for ‘Operation Mincemeat’ on Broadway, Michelle Azar Discusses ‘All Things Equal’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a read more The post ToB: Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Michelle Azar on living with RBG appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
The Olivier Award winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT has finally opened on Broadway, which also means it has received a slate of reviews from New York Theatre Critics.With the show having publicly questioned whether or not they were 'too British for Broadway?' many eyes will be on these reviews to determine the answer to that question.Join Mcikey-Jo for a thorough roundup of some of the show's positive, mixed, and negative critical responses, and don't forget to share your own thoughts in the comments!•00:00 | introduction02:31 | The New York Times11:00 | Variety15:22 | TheaterMania20:09 | Vulture26:20 | The Wall Street Journal28:45 | TimeOut NY36:58 | The New York Post40:37 | The Wrap•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatrec
We are so excited about this latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we got to welcome back the amazing actress Claire-Marie Hall, to talk about her now Broadway production, Operation Mincemeat. This is one of the most anticipated shows of ours this season, and is still a runaway hit on the West End! Do not miss this fabulous conversation, this fabulous guests, and this incredible and funny new show! So be sure you tune in and get your tickets before they're gone!Operation MincemeatNow-July 13th@ The John Golden TheatreTickets and more information are available at telecharge.comAnd be sure to follow Claire-Marie to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions:operationbroadway.comclairemariehall.com@claire_m_hall
In a special US based episode Sarah talks to David Gordon editor in chief of TheaterMania about the shows opening this spring. From Denzel Washington to Succession stars Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, to George Clooney there is some major star power lighting up the stage. Plus new musicals like Boop. And the Brits are coming with Operation Mincemeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the award-winning British musical opens in New York, Theatermania's David Gordon catches up with writers and performers David Cumming, Zoe Roberts,Natasha Hodgson, Claire-Marie Hall and Jak Malone. They share their excitement about enthusiastic audiences, martinis at Sardi's with legendary stars and the pleasure of returning to the show after a break. But will the show with its silly British humour land in the US? They don't know but the omens are good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsTexArts Tick...Tick...Boom!KOOP Spring Membership Drive What We Talked About Cynthia Erivo to host Tonys Leslie Ann Warren – Cinderella Operation Mincemeat extends Jonathan Larson Project One for my Baby Alley Season Heller Awards to TPA Pippin Anniversary Concert Performance The Heathers Book of Mormon passes Rent Eureka Day at the Kennedy center Canceled Playhouse 46 closes Sumo Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)
Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsThe VORTEX Jade in AmericaAustin Community College The Long Christmas Ride Home What We Talked About Redwood Kennedy Center Finn Tour Canceled NEA – Artists speak out Dr Strangelove (Trailer) Operation Mincemeat Romeo & Juliet Recoup All in Recoups All Out SNL 50 – link to sketch Old Friends Review Coal Miners Daughter Jimmy Awards JC Superstar - Erivo Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)
Second Place LNN Esme Clayton, Joint Hospital Group Memes or missiles? Should we invest more in Information Operations? Definitions To be able to discuss this accurately, we need to first understand what the word 'meme' means. Although, it may be commonly associated by being coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene (1976) as a 'unit' of culture. We can look for the meaning of the word further back in time all the way back to the Greeks, where they used the word 'minema' meaning 'imitated'. To think of the word simply it can be defined as a type of behaviour, picture, text, containing information which is passed from person to person. Missiles are easier to define as 'an object which is forcibly propelled at a target'. Memes - an extension of a much older concept? Firstly, to look into the benefits of investing more into information operations, it is useful to look at an example of its use in WW2. Operation Mincemeat, was a successful British operation where they deceived the Germans into thinking that the allies were planning to invade Greece and Sardinia, when the actual target was Sicily. They did this by planting fake correspondents into a corpse dressed as a Major. As you can see from this example, the British used both tactics and sensitive information, to manipulate the opponents plans. The Germans doubled the number of troops sent to Sardinia, allowing the allies to fully capture Sicily. Another example was at the D-Day landings when they used dummy tanks to distract the enemy, and suggested that the Allies would attack other places to weaken German forces in Normandy. This would be in favour of the use of information operations in warfare, as we can see that it is very difficult to decipher what is fact and what is fiction, especially in heightened stress situations such as war. With the ever increasing knowledge behind technology and artificial intelligence, it would be vital for the UK to invest further into this, as it is impossible to predict what it could be used for in the future. The importance of critical thinking and analysis However, we are also able to use this example as a disadvantage of information operations, as the Germans saw the corpse of a 'Major' and gathered the information about the British and used it to defend their country. Although, the difficulty lies when interpreting which information is useful and which has been staged. For the proper use of information operations you need three core elements - intelligence, leadership and information systems. Firstly intelligence, intelligence is ever changing and it is one of the most dynamic elements in wartime, so it needs to be acted upon with speed and accuracy, in order to get the desired outcome. A strong leader is needed to ensure that there is strong decision making, they are able to critically think and visualise the battlefield, to come up with the best options with the information gained. And finally, the ability to acquire, analyse and store the information that is obtained. And a limitation of the final element, is that the information can be leaked or hacked, showing the importance of the first two core elements, to allow the information to be acted on immediately. With the current funding the armed forces are struggling to find the correct people who are qualified and have the desired experience for the role. It is understandable that the best minds in artificial intelligence, computers and social media are attracted to the high salaries in multi-international companies. If they invested more into intelligence operations, I believe a large percentage of this investment should be utilised to train people to correctly use information operations, as well as to decipher between correct and incorrect information. Are Info Ops effective in a modern, media-savvy world? There is evidence to show that although information operations in warfare was effective in the past, however, now they are more well known and exposed, meaning that they ar...
With so many new Broadway shows opening between now and the end of April, it can be challenging to decide which tickets you want to buy.In an effort to help you plan any upcoming Broadway trips, as well as to keep you updated, today Mickey-Jo is talking through each of those openings including the likes of Operation Mincemeat, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Othello, Redwood, Buena Vista Social Club, and more.Check it out and comment below with your thoughts on all the new spring plays and musicals.00:00 | introduction01:13 | already open08:03 | upcoming shows34:01 | cast changesAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of musicals including Redwood, Operation Mincemeat, Buena Vista Social Club, Boop! The Betty Boop Musical, Smash, The Last Five Years, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Floyd Collins, Just In Time, Real Women Have Curves, The Pirates of Penzance, and Dead Outlaw. Join us as we explore the casting choices, directors, and creative teams behind these productions, and share our thoughts on their potential impact on the theater industry. We also make early Tony predictions for the best musical category. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on our podcast cover post on Instagram. DRAMA. is hosted by professional dramatics and twin brothers, Connor & Dylan MacDowell, who explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life with Broadway and entertainment industry tastemakers. Joined by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about hot topics, navigating show business, and of course a little DRAMA! Partnered with iHeartRadio Broadway, new episodes are released every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rex and I are taking two weeks to recover from the holidays and holiday travel and will be back January 16 with the first episode of Season Six. Here are the show notes from our Episode 106:-------------------------------------------This week Professor Peter Dreier (Occidental College) joins Hooks & Runs to discuss his new book, "Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America" (Univ. Nebraska Press, 2022), co-authored with Prof. Robert Elias. The conversation covers not only well known names in baseball history like Bill Veeck and Larry Doby but also little known players almost forgotten by history. You'll hear amazing stories about people like Octavius Catto, Sam Nahem, Jackie Mitchell and more. This is a highly recommended book.Dreier and Elias, incidentally, also released a companion book, "Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles Over Workers' Rights and American Empire" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022)."Previously on Hooks & Runs" - Professor Jeremi Duru on Curt Flood (Ep. 104).Check It Out:Prof. Dreier recommends The History Channel's documentary, "After Jackie"Rex recommends the new single from Megadeth, "We'll Be Back."Andrew recommends "Operation Mincemeat," starring Colin Firth and available on Netflix.Craig recommends the new album from a reunited Porcupine Tree, "Closure/Continuation." This is "Of the New Day." You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Hooks & Runs on TwitterCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew on Tik TokEric on Facebook Opening and closing music, "Caroline" by Craig Estlinbaum. All rights reserved. This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2022, 2025, all rights reserved.
Shady and Roly are joined by Parizad and Merv to go over their favourite five films of 2024. We also named our turkeys from last year. Top fives were as follows: Parizad: 5. Operation Mincemeat; 4. Remembering Gene Wilder; 3. Gladiator 2; 2. Emilia Perez; 1. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - Roly: 5. The Apprentice; 4. The Lost Leonardo; 3. Kneecap; 2. The Greatest Night in Pop; 1. A Different Man - Merv: 5. Woman of the Hour; 4. Alien: Romulus; 3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga; 2. The Fall Guy; 1. Dune: Part 2 - Shady: 5. Bird; 4. Kneecap; 3. Birdeater; 2. The Teachers' Lounge; 1. The Zone of Interest.
Claire-Marie Hall (Operation Mincemeat) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Claire discuss Now That's What I Call A Musical (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK Tour) as well as the latest news about the Mattel Wicked dolls mishap, 13 Going On 30, Hadestown, Scissorhandz and more. Claire is currently starring as Jean Leslie & others in the West End production of Operation Mincemeat. She was part of the musical's original cast, originally performing it at the Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios before transferring to the West End's Fortune Theatre.Next year Claire will reunite with the original cast of Operation Mincemeat for the musical's Broadway transfer. Performances will begin in New York at the Golden Theatre on 15th February 2025, ahead of an official opening night on 20th March.Claire's theatre credits also include: The Innkeeper's Wife in The Wicker Husband (Watermill Theatre), The Grinning Man (Trafalgar Studios), Tuptim in The King and I (Leicester Curve & National Tour), Gabriella High School Musical (Hammersmith Apollo & National Tour) and Cosette in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre).At the age of 11, Claire made her professional debut as Ngana in the National Theatre's touring production of South Pacific. In this episode, Claire discusses her journey with Operation Mincemeat and how it feels to be taking the musical to Broadway!Follow Claire on Instagram: @claire_m_hall Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
On this week's solo episode, Andrew discusses Barcelona starring Lily Collins (Duke Of York's Theatre) and The History Boys (Richmond Theatre, UK Tour) as well as the latest news about Scissorhandz, Les Misérables casting, Operation Mincemeat on Broadway, Hugh Jackman and more. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
West End ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Stars to Lead Broadway Run, ‘Phantom’ to Tour in 2025, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Musical in the Works Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt read more The post Today on Broadway: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
We are back this time with our theme of Double Lives. Mike discusses Operation Mincemeat. Sources(2020, May 11). Operation mincemeat. BBC Two. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wllmb(n.d.). History - operation mincemeat (pictures, video, Facts & News). BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/topics/operation_mincemeatBrown, A. C. (2002). Bodyguard of lies. The Lyons Press.(n.d.). Operation mincemeat: How A corpse duped hitler. https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/operation-mincemeat-what-happened-hitler-tricked-who-william-martin-glyndwr-michael/Macintyre, B. (2020). Operation mincemeat: How A dead man and a bizarre plan fooled the Nazis and assured an Allied victory. McClelland & Stewart.Masterman, J. C. (2012). The Double-Cross System: The incredible story of how Nazi spies were turned into double agents. Lyons Press.Montagu, E. (1953). The man who never was. Hassell Street Press.The National Archives. (2009, August 12). The Discovery Service. Operation MINCEMEAT: copies of documents made available to press | The National Archives. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/record?catid=5435220&catln=6Sumar Productions. (1956). The Man Who Never Was. United Kingdom.Tripney, N. (2022, April 20). Operation mincemeat: The incredible plot that tricked Hitler. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220414-operation-mincemeat-the-incredible-plot-that-tricked-hitlerThe War on Paper: Operation Mincemeat. Imperial War Museums. (n.d.). https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-war-on-paper-operation-mincemeatWikimedia Foundation. (2024, September 21). Operation mincemeat. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_MincemeatBrew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreon, Supporter
Katie Bernstein returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Katie talk about the sad loss of Dame Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel and Ken Page. They also discuss Buyer and Cellar (King's Head Theatre), Cake (The Other Palace) and A Chorus Line (Wycombe Swan Theatre, UK Tour) as well as the latest news about Operation Mincemeat, West End Musical Halloween, Hadestown, Choir Of Man and lots more. Katie was most recently in Power of Sail and Habeas Corpus, both at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Her West End credits include The Man in the White Suit, The Play That Goes Wrong, Mrs Henderson Presents and Urinetown. Katie was in Allegro at the Southwark Playhouse and the 2013 concert tour of Rent. She also works extensively on screen. Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiebernsteinukHosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
This week, the Olivier Award winning British musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced plans to transfer to the Golden Theatre on Broadway. While Mickey-Jo is hugely excited for the show's ongoing success, this news raises concerns and prompts reflection on some of the producing decisions that brought it here. Check out today's episode for all of the announced Broadway's details, a history of the show's journey from Off-West End venues to Broadway and an explanation of its fanbase alienating controversy... • 00:00 | introduction 02:38 | history of the show 08:15 | West End controversy 20:00 | Broadway transfer • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
A thrilling tick-tock recounting one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time—from the true-life espionage master and New York Times bestselling author of Operation Mincemeat and The Spy and the Traitor. Today on the Spybrary podcast, we're taking you inside the Iranian Embassy siege. Join us for a gripping episode as our host, Shane Whaley, sits down with renowned historian Ben Macintyre and counterterrorism and intelligence expert Rossa McPhillips. Together, they delve into the harrowing events of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, using Macintyre's latest book, The Siege, as a unique lens to offer an unprecedented look at this tense and historic event. Buy The Siege Chat about this episode with other spy history enthusiasts in the free Spybrary online community today!
Help A Guy Out I smash through twenty one movies and three TV series so you don't have to. Movies: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Race For Glory Audi Vs. Lancia, Black Flies, Abigail, The First Omen, Civil War, The Vanishing, Late Night With The Devil, Arcadian, How To Rob A Bank, Queenpins, Free state of Jones, Jackdaw, The Bikeriders, Find Me Falling, Inside Man, Operation Mincemeat, The Instigators, Alien Romulus, Self Reliance & Jerry And Marge Go Large. TV Series: Mr & Mrs Smith, Yellowstone and Lord Of The Rings Season 2. This Is Movie Bollocks.
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!In this episode we talk to Ben Macintyre. He is a columnist and Associate Editor on The Times. He is also an award wining authour and one of the most acclaimed writers of espionage history. His books Agent Zigzag A Spy Among Friends, The Spy and the Traitor; Agent Sonya: Lover, Mother, Soldier, Spy ; Operation Mincemeat, Double Cross and SAS: Rogue Heroes have reached bestseller status and many have been adapted for the screen.Ben's latest book Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle tells the astonishing true story of history's most infamous prison and became the biggest selling history book of 2022 and a No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller. His upcoming book The Siege is about the greatet SAS hostage drama held in the Iranian Embassy London.We will talk about:The ultimate history curriculumHow reality is always stranger than fictionHistorical quantum leapsAgent versus structre theoryUncovering the hidden stories of spiesHow much of history is the story of the victorsHow much virality could change the way we tell history in the futureYou can pre-order Ben's new book "The Siege" here.Let's travel through time!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet
Grab the popcorn Geoffs this week Spencer tells the incredible story of Joseph Merrick a.k.a. ‘The Elephant Man' and the alleged auction for his bones! Madison then tells the wildest story ever about a man ‘who never was.' We've got an obituary for a glamour gal, a brave man who revealed a secret life, and of course, we've got some dumb.ass.criminalllllllls! Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer's other podcast Cult Liter wherever you're listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.wmur.com/article/maine-woman-charged-with-fake-threats-against-new-hampshire-walmart/43355953https://www.museumslondon.org/museum/141/royal-london-hospital-museumhttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32785484https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Merrickhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/joseph-merrickhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/971722617/?article=a2a2228c-2ae9-4015-86ad-dab7efd7ded1&terms=glamourhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-61080456https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-12/operation-mincemeat-netflix-true-story-explainedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Martin_(Royal_Marines_officer)https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/the-real-man-behind-the-fake-body-used-in-operation-mincemeat/https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-war-on-paper-operation-mincemeathttps://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/operation-mincemeat.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/operation-mincemeathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_occupation_of_Greecehttps://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/secret-agents-secret-armies-operation-mincemeathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mincemeat#cite_note-FOOTNOTESmyth201019-13Fayetteville Woman Steals $144 Worth Of Eye Shadow, Police Say | 5newsonline.comhttps://www.toreallybeawitness.com/2019/08/11/living-with-bay-area-reporter/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In their brand new podcast the chief theatre critic of WhatsOnStage and the managing editor Alex Wood talk about the ties that bind them to the theatrical world. And to Coventry. Plus their plans going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 200. But Really its just episode 109. You understand. This week we dive into Operation Mincemeat. What crafty bastards those Brits are. Plus we go bowling. No one reads the the show notes anyways.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
‘Operation Mincemeat’ Want Input for Broadway Run, Jackie Burns Joins ‘Burlesque,’ ‘Lonely Few’ Highlights “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 9, 2024 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
Mincefluencers, it's time to tune in! As this week's episode sees Lucy Eaton sit down Claire-Marie Hall, who plays Jean in the hit West End show Operation Mincemeat. And in this special episode, there's a little break from tradition as Claire-Marie shares her favourite song from a musical, offering a fresh perspective on her craft. Claire talks about the experience of being in the West End's best reviewed show of all time, delves into the differences between musical theatre auditions and straight theatre auditions and discusses how she's breaking free from the confines of the "musical theatre performer" label.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Corey Mylchreest, Maddy Hill and Kwame Kwei-Armah.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_pod...A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1943, following the Battle of Tunisia, the Allies planned to attack Italy through Sicily- but Sicily was extremely well defended by Germany and the cost of men and materials could prove disastrous. We needed to make Hitler believe that the attack would come through the Greek islands and the Balkans. British intelligence, with the help of Lt. Commander Ian Fleming, who later would become the author of the James Bond novels- had what looked like a wild idea- to find a fresh corpse, give him an official identity and papers, and arrange to have him wash up on a beach in Spain, appearing to have died in a plane crash. It would take a mighty effort to fool the Nazis- but if it did- many thousands of death could be avoided.... ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001 Greatest Love Stories with Erica Tippett https://open.spotify.com/show/5sUUFDVTatnGt7FiNQvSHe 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2 Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 8043 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week's YUGE national security news, including:“So THAT's What the Insurrection Act is For.” Former President Trump has been indicted for conspiring to overthrow the results of the 2020 election, including through the insurrection on Jan. 6. And while they haven't been charged, the indictment names six co-conspirators who were allegedly willing to go to the mat—including former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, who, in one of the darkest moments in the indictment, suggested that the Insurrection Act would be used to deploy the military against anyone who protests the Trump administration's actions. What does this indictment mean, historically and politically? And where will the trial go from here?“The Spy Who Nagged Me.” The intelligence community is knocking on Congress's door, hat in hand, asking once again for the renewal for the controversial-but-essential section 702 surveillance authority. But odds seem slimmer than ever this year, not least because the political dynamics around federal law enforcement and intelligence changed so dramatically over the course of the Trump administration. What are the odds of renewal? And what conditions are likely to come if it happens?“Hunter and the Fox.” President Biden's son Hunter, who has wrestled with substance abuse and mental health issues, is back in the news for at least attempting to plead guilty to an array of criminal offenses—and for congressional testimony alleging that he parlayed access to his father into lucrative business deals. The stories have become a mainstay in conservative media circles and right-wing attacks on President Biden. But how much is smoke and how much is fire?For object lessons, Alan recommended the period thriller “Operation Mincemeat” and its focus on Colin Firth's double-breasted period suits. Quinta sang the praises of the Star Wars section at Disneyland, Galaxy's Edge. Scott endorsed “The Thief Collector,” a charming documentary about a real-world heist and a retired couple's dark double-life. And Ben celebrated his decision to bring "The Orb" out of retirement for the big Trump indictment.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes to talk through the week's YUGE national security news, including:“So THAT's What the Insurrection Act is For.” Former President Trump has been indicted for conspiring to overthrow the results of the 2020 election, including through the insurrection on Jan. 6. And while they haven't been charged, the indictment names six co-conspirators who were allegedly willing to go to the mat—including former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, who, in one of the darkest moments in the indictment, suggested that the Insurrection Act would be used to deploy the military against anyone who protests the Trump administration's actions. What does this indictment mean, historically and politically? And where will the trial go from here?“The Spy Who Nagged Me.” The intelligence community is knocking on Congress's door, hat in hand, asking once again for the renewal for the controversial-but-essential section 702 surveillance authority. But odds seem slimmer than ever this year, not least because the political dynamics around federal law enforcement and intelligence changed so dramatically over the course of the Trump administration. What are the odds of renewal? And what conditions are likely to come if it happens?“Hunter and the Fox.” President Biden's son Hunter, who has wrestled with substance abuse and mental health issues, is back in the news for at least attempting to plead guilty to an array of criminal offenses—and for congressional testimony alleging that he parlayed access to his father into lucrative business deals. The stories have become a mainstay in conservative media circles and right-wing attacks on President Biden. But how much is smoke and how much is fire?For object lessons, Alan recommended the period thriller “Operation Mincemeat” and its focus on Colin Firth's double-breasted period suits. Quinta sang the praises of the Star Wars section at Disneyland, Galaxy's Edge. Scott endorsed “The Thief Collector,” a charming documentary about a real-world heist and a retired couple's dark double-life. And Ben celebrated his decision to bring "The Orb" out of retirement for the big Trump indictment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the 30th of April, 1943, the corpse of a 'Major Martin' washed up near the Spanish city of Huelva. On his body, Spanish officials found secret documents detailing an upcoming Allied invasion of Greece. This was the moment that the Axis powers had been waiting for, and the Germans began redirecting much-needed divisions to Greece and the Balkans. They would discover only too late that this was all an elaborate feint, conceived by British Intelligence to obscure the Allies' real target - Sicily. By mid-July, the Allies had landed in southern Italy and the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe was well underway.So how exactly did its architects create this complex web of misdirection and misinformation? And can it really be true that the success of the Sicily invasion came down to this one act of deception? In this Explainer episode, Dan takes us through the twists and turns of this audacious and unorthodox act of subterfuge.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here.We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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