The World War 2 Radio Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to deliver radio broadcasts as you would have heard them 80 years ago, during the days of World War 2. Our episodes will be a mix of entertainment, news and other information. You’ll hear each episode as close to the original date as possible, with some additional bonus episodes thrown in that include related content.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 502
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Man Behind the Gun - Prep Joe 2/12/1944
Today we have “Prep Joe,” an episode of The Man Behind the Gun that first aired on February 12, 1944. The series aired over CBS from 1942 to 1944 and dramatized real-life instances of heroism in the …
War Bond Parade 2/7/1944
Today we have War Bond Parade, as it aired over NBC on February 7, 1944. It features a mix of news, music, drama and more, as the network and its stars urged Americans to buy bonds to support the war…
War Telescope 2/5/1944 with John MacVane
Today we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on February 5, 1944. The series was broadcast from London and offered weekly updates on the war every Saturday, as well as looking at what could be comin…
Gabriel Heatter and the News 2/1/1944
Today we have Gabriel Heatter and the News as it was broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System on February 1, 1944. The legendary radio commentator offered nightly news and analysis throughout th…
World News Today 1/30/1944
Today we have the January 30, 1944, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates from Naples, London, Montevideo, Mississippi, Washington and New York.
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NBC Morning News 1/26/1944 & Henry Stimson address
Today our episode has two segments. First we have the January 26, 1944, edition of the NBC Morning News. It includes analysis and updates on the war in Europe, Argentina breaking off relations with t…
War Telescope 1/22/1944
Today we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on January 22, 1944. The series was broadcast from London and offered weekly updates on the war every Saturday, as well as looking at what could be comin…
Everything for the Boys 1/18/1944
Today we have the debut episode of Everything for the Boys, which aired January 18, 1944, over NBC. The series was aimed at servicemen and written by radio legend Arch Oboler. Each episode featured a…
World News Today 1/16/1944
Today we have the January 16, 1944, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war from Algiers, Pearl Harbor, London, Moscow, Washington and New York.
Pacific Story - Korea, Japan's Oldest Enemy
Today we have “Korea, Japan’s Oldest Enemy,” an episode of Pacific Story that first aired January 9, 1944, over NBC. Pacific Story was a documentary program that aired from 1943 to 1947 and was desig…
FDR - State of the Union 1/11/1944
Today we have U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1944 State of the Union address, as it was broadcast over the airwaves on January 11, 1944.
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War Telescope 1/8/1944
Today we have NBC’s War Telescope as it aired on January 8, 1944. Be sure to visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts for past episodes and more or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ww2r…
Soldiers of the Press - Phantom Enemy 1/2/1944 / Battle of Ortona
Today we have two reports on the fighting in Italy, both of which aired this week in 1944. First is “Phantom Enemy,” an episode of Soldiers of the Press, first broadcast January 2, 1944. It is hosted…
Mutual 1943 Year in Review 12/29/43
Today we have the 1943 Year in Review from the Mutual Network. It covers the news of the year, mostly focusing on the war.
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World News Today 12/26/1943
Today we have the December 26, 1943, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war from Algiers, London, Rio de Janeiro, Honolulu, Washington and New York.
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King George VI Christmas Address 12/25/1943
Today we have the annual Christmas address from King George VI to the British people.
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Franklin Roosevelt Fireside Chat 12/24/1943
Today we have U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt’s Fireside Chat of December 24, 1943. This was the president’s 27th Fireside Chat. Be sure to visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts for …
AFRS Christmas Special 1943
Today we have a Christmas special that aired over the Armed Forces Radio Service for the soldiers, sailors and others serving in the war. It is hosted by actress Linda Darnell and features entertainm…
World News Today 12/19/1943
Today we have the December 19, 1943, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war from Algiers, Pearl Harbor, Madrid, Washington and New York.
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Moro River Crossing report & Christmas rationing 12/15/1943
Today we have two segments from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The first, which originally aired over the CBC on December 15, 1943, is a report from Matthew Halton. It was recorded in Italy a…