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
Free French Week (CBS broadcast) 7/8/1942
Today we have a CBS radio production celebrating Free French Week, that aired on July 8, 1942. It features comments from Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican presidential candidate, and Charles de Gaulle…
Liberty Production Rally 7/3/1942
Today we have the Liberty Production Rally, saluting those serving in the armed forces, as well as the citizens at home providing them with much-needed weapons and supplies. This first aired over the…
Words at War - Mother America
Today we have “Mother America” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on December 14, 1943. It is based on the book of the same name by Colonel Carlos Piromilo, a Filipino who served …
War Heroes of Boeing 6/25/1942
Today we have the War Heroes of Boeing, a salute to several decorated servicemen, recorded live at a Seattle Boeing plant and broadcast over Seattle’s KIRO radio on June 25, 1942.
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Counterspy - The Case of the Border Invaders
Today we have The Case of the Border Invaders, the June 22, 1942, episode of Counterspy.
Counterspy was a long-running radio series that aired over the NBC Blue Network, ABC and Mutual from 1942 to 1…
NBC Morning News 6/18/1942
Today we have the June 18, 1942, broadcast of the NBC Morning News. It includes updates from Australia, Stockholm and London, plus news from the home front.
Voice of New York - Minute Man War Bond Drive
Today we have the Voice of New York program, covering the Minute Man War Bond Drive, broadcast over the Mutual Network on June 15, 1942. It features interviews with average Americans talking about th…
CBS News of the World 6/10/1942
Today we have the June 10, 1942, broadcast of the CBS News of the World. It includes updates from London, Russia and Australia, plus news from the home front.
The Battle of Midway (Mutual Network broadcast)
Today we have the story of the Battle of Midway, as it was broadcast over the Mutual Network. The Battle of Midway was fought between U.S. and Japanese forces from June 4 and June 7, 1942, around the…
CBS News of the World 6/4/1942
Today we have the June 4, 1942, broadcast of the morning news from CBS. It includes updates on the war in Europe and the Pacific, including a live feed from London, plus news from the home front.
Suspense - Til Death Do Us Part with Peter Lorre
Today we have an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular old time radio shows. This episode, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, first aired on December 15, 1942. It tells the story of an affair in England o…
NBC Blue morning news update 5/30/1942
Today we have the May 30, 1942, broadcast of morning news from the NBC Blue network. It includes updates on the war from Belfast, Moscow, Australia and the home front.
NBC News of the World 5/25/1942
Today we have the May 25, 1942, broadcast of NBC’s News of the World. It includes updates on the war from Australia, London, Stockholm and the home front.
NBC News of the World 5/21/1942
Today we have the May 21, 1942, broadcast of NBC’s News of the World. It includes updates on the war from Australia, London, Stockholm and the home front.
Words at War - The New Sun
Today we have “The New Sun” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on February 15, 1944. It is based on the book of the same name by Japanese artist Iwamatsu Jun, writing under the na…
Suspense - The Bluebeard of Belloc
This week we have an episode of Suspense, one of the most popular old time radio shows. This episode, The Bluebeard of Belloc, first aired on September 21, 1944. It tells the story of a murderer and …
What Are We Fighting For with Sgt. Alvin C. York 5/8/1942
Today we have an episode of What Are We Fighting For, first broadcast on May 8, 1942. This series was produced by CBS and sponsored by the U.S. War Department and recorded live at military bases arou…
Surrender of Corregidor 5/6/1942
It was 80 years ago today, May 6, that U.S. forces surrendered Corregidor, the last American stronghold in the Philippines to overwhelming Japanese forces. Today’s episode consists of two segments on…
CBS The World Today 5/2/1942
Today we have the May 2, 1942, broadcast of The World Today from CBS News. It includes updates on the war in Europe, Africa and Asia, with live feeds from New Delhi and London.
What are We Fighting For - What We Fight For with Herbert Apgar
Today we have What We Fight For, an episode of What Are We Fighting For, first broadcast on April 30, 1942. This series was produced by CBS and sponsored by the U.S. War Department and recorded live …