From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast
A Unique Podcast Focused on Interviews with World War II Veterans, Authors, Actors, Filmmakers and Those Who Are Telling and Sharing the Stories of World War II in Print, Television and in the Movies, both Past and in the Present.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
A veteran of the horrific fight on Iwo JIma returns to the island eight decades later to make peace with the carnage that happened here in 1945. He's joined by the son of a fellow Marine who is tryin…
Dad's Secret War: France 1944
Jean Claude Guiet was recruited into the top-secret OSS in World War II, only to be sent to England to join the British equivalent of the American Spy and Espionage agency, the SOE. He jumped into Fr…
Village of Death: Oradour-sur-Glane 1944
The German SS massacred a small French village in World War II in one of the worst atrocities to take place in Europe during the war.
Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II
During World War II, Bob Hope and his troupe of Hollywood performers traveled over 80,000 miles to entertain troops in the United States, Alaska, North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific.
Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II
A documentary chronicling the lesser-known story of the American Territory of Guam's role in World War II.
Attacked on the same day as Pearl Harbor (December 8th across the International Date Line), …
No Lights, No Escorts, Just Courage: The WWII Journey of Myles Isbell
On June 6, 1944, a teenager from Michigan helped steer a flat-bottomed Navy vessel toward the shores of Normandy. His name was Myles Isbell. His ship: LST-540.
He was 17.
In this special episode of …
“I Didn’t Want to Miss Being Part of History” — The Story of Frank Wal, Jr.
In this powerful, first-person interview, 97-year-old World War II veteran Frank Wal, Jr. reflects on his life, service, and the events that shaped a generation. From the hardship of losing his moth…
Ski, Climb, Fight: A Conversation with 10th Mountain Division Author, Dr. Lance Blyth
They weren’t like other soldiers.
While others were marching or jumping into battle, they skied to war. Carried rifles and ropes. Climbed cliffs in the dark. Slept in snow. And when the time came, t…
“Placid Lassie” and the Power of Flight: A Conversation with Eric Zipkin
When a conversation with a business leader and pilot—who also happens to be the son of a World War II veteran—places you squarely in the cockpit of history, you're in for a very unique and fascinati…
From Iwo Jima to a Life of Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Jessor
Some interviews make you think. Some make you feel. And every now and then, one does both in a way that stays with you long after the conversation ends. My recent discussion with Dr. Richard "Dick" J…
An Exclusive Conversation with Colonel (Ret.) Gregory Fontenot
Join us for a powerful and moving episode of Front to the Films, as host Colonel Tom Rendall (USA Ret.) sits down with historian, author, and Colonel Gregory Fontenot (USA, Ret.). This episode marks…
Bomber Boys: Preserving the Legacy of WWII Through the Lens of John Slemp
In our latest episode of Front to the Films, we had the honor of hosting John Slemp, a distinguished photographer, author, and veteran, whose work shines a light on the stories of World War II thro…
Front to the Films: Wounded Tiger: The Untold Journey of Pearl Harbor's Lead Pilot
This episode of Front to the Films features T. Martin Bennett, author of Wounded Tiger, hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall (USA Ret.). The discussion explores the extraordinary story of Mitsuo Fuchida,…
Front to the Films: An Inside Look at the Upcoming Film Dad’s Secret War: France 1944, with Georges Strachan-Heyes
The Front to the Films podcast is thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring a conversation with Georges Strachan-Heyes, retired British Army officer and Director of Operations for the UK and …
Front to the Films: Historians John McManus and Chris Kolakowski Discuss Operation Market Garden the 80th Anniversary
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden: A Special Episode of Front to the Films
In honor of the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, we are thrilled to release a speci…
Front to the Films: Part 2 of "The Cajun Connection: Frenchies in WWII": A Conversation with Dr. Jason Theriot
We're excited to bring you Part 2 of our enlightening interview with Dr. Jason P. Theriot, historian and author of the groundbreaking book, Frenchie: The Story of the French-Speaking Cajuns of World…
Front to the Films: Frenchie: The Story of the French-Speaking Cajuns of World War II. A Conversation with Jason Theriot (Part 1)
In our latest episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Jason P. Theriot, an historian and author of the new book Frenchie: The Story of the French-Speaking Cajuns of World War II. This epis…
Front to the Films: A Conversation with a Modern "Monuments Man" - Dr. Mitch Yockelson
In our latest episode of "Front to the Films," we had the privilege of speaking with Mitch Yockelson, a respected military historian and archivist. Mitch's work provides a deep understanding of milit…
Front to the Films: An Exclusive Interview with LTC William R. Hogan, Author of "Task Force Hogan"
In our latest episode of the "Front to the Films" podcast, host Colonel Tom Rendall sits down with Colonel William Hogan, a fourth-generation veteran and acclaimed author of the new book, Task Force …
Front to the Films: The Rifle: An Interview with Andrew Biggio
Join us on Front to the Films as we explore the compelling stories of World War II veterans with our special guest, Andrew Biggio, author of the acclaimed book The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’…