Best Dday Podcasts (2024)

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Non sequitur: Welcome to the world of Mitch Hedberg 8:39

4h ago8:39

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Mitch Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian known for his unique style and surreal humor. Full Name: Mitchell Lee Hedberg Born: February 24, 1968, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA Died: March 30, 2005, in Livingston, New Jersey, USA (due to an accidental drug overdose) Career: Hedberg began his stand-up career in Florida before moving to Seattle t…

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The First Man Into Normandy: Col. Vito S. Pedone 22:11

1h ago22:11

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Colonel Vito S. Pedone served in World War II as a Pathfinder Pilot. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incredibly danger…

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Crashing into France: 1st Sgt. Bill Lumsden 25:45

1h ago25:45

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1st Sergeant Bill Lumsden served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incr…

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106 Blitz, Tanks, D-day and Sappers - Tenth Anniversary PART THREE 2:28:27

7d ago2:28:27

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More second world war stories on the Blitz, Evacuees, Gallipoli, Tanks, Dunkirk and D-day, Sappers …. PART THREE of an anniversary special celebrating ten years in podcasting. Episode artwork: Trooper Ernest Thomas, a tank driver in C Squadron Sherwood Rangers. New D-Day memoir. Please do subscribe or follow the show (for free forever) in your list…

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Aaron Hernandez: Madden: 25 to life (Fixed) 27:04

6d ago27:04

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Aaron Josef Hernandez was born on November 6, 1989, in Bristol, Connecticut. He was a talented tight end in the NFL, playing for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2012. Hernandez had a promising career, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2009 BCS National Championship Game with the Florida Gators during his college years. #h…

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Dropping Into Bastogne: Pfc. John Agnew 28:54

7d ago28:54

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Private First Class John Agnew served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an…

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Madden: 25 to life 2:27

10d ago2:27

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Aaron Josef Hernandez was born on November 6, 1989, in Bristol, Connecticut. He was a talented tight end in the NFL, playing for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2012. Hernandez had a promising career, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2009 BCS National Championship Game with the Florida Gators during his college years. #n…

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105 Sniper, POW, WREN, more WW2 stories - Tenth Anniversary PART TWO 2:03:50

18d ago2:03:50

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Veteran Wilf Shaw, Australian Les Cook, POW's, Gallipoli and more, PART TWO of an anniversary special celebrating ten years in podcasting. Episode artwork:Jesse Rance, London Metropolitan Police between 1936 - 1966. Endured the WW2 blitz bombing. What a tough beat to patrol! Curious story revealed in the show. Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoff…

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The Pressure of Command: RADM Michael Smith 43:27

14d ago43:27

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Rear Admiral Michael Smith first served as a nuclear engineer in the Navy. After his first tour, he attended graduate school in order to qualify for command. He first gained command of the USS Porter (a destroyer) in 2005. Check out the Documentary.tv YouTube Channel to see incredible stories like this combined with rare, authentic battlefield foot…

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104 Germany stories and Bismarck - Tenth Anniversary PART ONE 2:03:26

20d ago2:03:26

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An anniversary special celebrating ten years in podcasting. Featuring old favourites and new alike. This episode has a particular focus on Germany in the war, with much more. Episode artwork:German ship Bismarck. Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fightingthrough Full show notes, photos and transcript at: https://www.fightingthroughpodcas…

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A Pilot in Civilian Clothes: Lt Col Greg Wilson 50:07

21d ago50:07

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Lieutenant Colonel Greg Wilson served in Vietnam & Laos as a Forward Air Controller. As a Forward Air Controller, it was his job to coordinate airstrikes, and ensure that no friendly troops were hit. After less than six months in Vietnam, he joined the classified Steve Canyon Program (Project 404), also known as the Ravens. Laos was technically neu…

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Munich ‘72: The Tragedy that Shook the Olympics 23:04

1M ago23:04

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The Munich hostage situation was a terrorist attack that occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany: What happened: On September 5, 1972, eight members of the Palestinian militant group Black September invaded the Olympic Village and: Failed rescue attempt: rescue attempt by the German police failed, resulting in: The deaths o…

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The Capture of U-505: QMS2 Don Carter 32:16

29d ago32:16

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Signalman 2nd Class Don Carter served on the USS Guadalcanal in World War II. The ship hunted U-Boats, which had terrorized American convoys in the Atlantic. As a signalman, it was his job to use flags and lights to send messages to other vessels. On June 4th, 1944, the Guadalcanal spotted and captured U-Boat 505, the only one obtained by the U.S. …

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The King of Self-Deprecation: Rodney Dangerfield 32:25

1M ago32:25

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Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Cohen on November 22, 1921, in Babylon, Long Island, New York – died October 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California) was a beloved American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer1. Known for his self-deprecating humor and iconic catchphrase, "I don't get no respect," Dangerfield's career spanned decades, from stand-…

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Special Forces & Drone Warfare: LTC Daniel Pace Part II 30:45

1M ago30:45

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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Frozen in Fear: Unraveling the Dyatlov Pass Mystery 29:18

1M ago29:18

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The Dyatlov Pass incident is one of the most enduring and mysterious unsolved cases in history. It involves the deaths of nine Soviet hikers in the Ural Mountains in 1959 under puzzling circumstances. The group, led by Igor Dyatlov, was found dead after they had inexplicably fled their tent in the middle of the night, inadequately dressed for the h…

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The War on Terror Begins: LTC Daniel Pace Part I 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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The Inception of the Pathfinders: LTG John Norton 46:25

2M ago46:25

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Lieutenant General John Norton served in the US Army as a Pathfinder and paratrooper during World War II. He commanded the 505 regimental combat team and completed four jumps during the war, including during the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Italy, the Invasion of Normandy, and Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of th…

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The Day Chicago Bled: Inside the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre 24:39

2M ago24:39

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The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was a brutal event that took place on February 14, 1929, in Chicago. Seven members of George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were lined up against a wall and shot by four men, two of whom were disguised as police officers. This massacre was part of the violent rivalry between Moran’s gang and Al Capone’s Chicago Ou…

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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …

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Charles Whitman “Texas Tower Sniper” 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police. Whitma…

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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…

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Operation Ivory Coast: MAJ George Petrie 25:57

2M ago25:57

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Major George Petrie served in the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. He was a member of MACV-SOG, and was the first soldier to hit the ground during the Son Tay Raid. MACV or “Military Assistance Command, Vietnam”, was a highly classified, multi-service special operations unit consisting in part of US Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and CIA pers…

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Drugs, Death, and Deception: The Wonderland Murders 15:54

2M ago15:54

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The Wonderland Murders, also known as the Four on the Floor Murders, occurred on July 1, 1981, in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon. The victims were members and associates of the Wonderland Gang, a group involved in drug dealing and armed robberies. The murders took place at 8763 Wonderland Avenue, where four people were brutally bludgeoned to death with…

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Stories From the Aid Tent: SGM Ben Hasley 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Sergeant Major Ben Hasley served in Korea and Vietnam as a medic. In this interview he tells the stories of his service in combat and in the aid tent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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103 Matt Cain interview on Lady of Mann, Dunkirk Little Ship, Manxmen in WW2 2:03:18

3M ago2:03:18

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Boat enthusiast Matt Cain enthralls us with the history and restoration project behind one of Dunkirk's most famous rescue ships. The Lady of Mann from the Isle of Man. Matt and Paul discuss the Dunkirk operation and stories behind it. Manx veterans talk about their experiences on Manx Radio. "Scary, fascinating and hilarious" Please do subscribe o…

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Lucy you got some splaining to do 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an iconic American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. Born in Jamestown, New York, she left home at fifteen to study drama in New York City. Her early career included modeling and small roles in films, earning her the nickname “Queen of the B’s” for her numerous roles in B-m…

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Hostage Rescue in the Philippines: CPT Gene Yu 48:41

3M ago48:41

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Captain Gene Yu is a West Point graduate and served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets). He was initially kicked out of SERE school for breaking protocol and ordering pizza during a training exercise- a story that garnered a lot of attention within the special forces community. Yu was eventually permitted to finish his training, and he d…

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The Battle of Makin: LtCol Howard Stidham 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Lieutenant Colonel Howard Stidam served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts The Battle of Makin, the Long Patrol in Guadalcanal, and the Bougainville Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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102 Arctic Convoy with WW2 memoir Armageddon in the Arctic Ocean, by Paul Gill 2:36:34

3M ago2:36:34

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A thrilling family memoir from Paul Gill from USA who sailed in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War. "The enemy planes were flying just a few feet over the surface of the water on our starboard bow, towards the head of the convoy. I started to count them: 1, 2...13, 14…“Damn it! Look at them!” I yelled." "The general alarm sounded for su…

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Émission du Mercredi 7 Août 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:04:37

3M ago2:04:37

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 7 Août 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies or New sounds & rarities : Rude Rich & The High Notes, The Regulators, and Winston Francis, Hopeton Lewis, Lynn Taitt & The Jets, Bobby Aitken & The Carib Beats, Owen…

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Class Anchorman to Commander: CDR Bobby Reshad Jones 36:30

3M ago36:30

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Commander Bobby Reshad Jones served in the US Navy from 2001 to 2023. He attended the United State Naval Academy, where he played football, and graduated last in his class, making him the “Anchorman” per USNA tradition. After shaking President George W. Bush’s hand at graduation, CDR Jones was so elated about successfully graduating that he hugged …

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The Fires of Pearl Harbor: MM2c Martin Shew 20:53

4M ago20:53

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Machinist Mate 2nd Class Martin Shew served on the USS Arizona, a battleship that suffered insurmountable damage during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Shew was on his way back to the Arizona when the attack began. Before he could reach the ship, a Japanese bomb detonated the ship’s magazines, causing a massive explosion on board and dealing significan…

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Émission du Mercredi 31 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:03:30

4M ago2:03:30

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 17 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies & rarities : Desmond Dekker, Laurel Aitken, Prince Buster, Derrick Morgan, Lee Perry… and more ! PART 2 : Roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Lee Perry And Frien…

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Fighting in the Solomon Islands: Capt Frank Guidone 42:10

4M ago42:10

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Captain Frank Guidone served in World War II with the Marine Raiders, a special ops force that specialized in amphibious guerilla warfare. In this interview, he recounts his service in the Solomon islands, including the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the New Georgia campaign, and the Matanikau Offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Émission du Mercredi 24 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:06:13

4M ago2:06:13

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 17 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies & rarities, rocksteady… produced by Winston Riley, Bunny Lee, Alvin Ranglin… PART 2 : Roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Marcia Griffiths, Johnny Clarke, Cedric…

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Escaping the USS Arizona: GM3 Donald Gay Stratton 23:24

4M ago23:24

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Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Donald Gay Stratton was on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He directed four 5-inch guns before an armor-piercing bomb hit the ship, sending up a 600 ft wall of flame. Stratton suffered burns on nearly 60% of his body. “The skin on our arms just came off like big socks,” he recalls. After an e…

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Émission du Mercredi 17 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:04:15

4M ago2:04:15

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 17 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies & rarities, ska : Caribou, Federal, Blue Beat, Prince Buster, Treasure Isle, Studio One, Gay Feet… PART 2 : roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Attack, Lee, Came…

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SPOTLIGHT: Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington 27:34

4M ago27:34

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Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was a legendary WWII fighter pilot. He is credited with destroying 28 Japanese aircraft, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor- but his legacy has been tainted by his abuse of alcohol and a historically inaccurate TV portrayal. Today in a special episode of Warriors In Their Own Words, we’ll be hearing from two men who kne…

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Émission du Mercredi 10 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:04:12

4M ago2:04:12

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 10 JUILLET 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies or New sounds, reissues & rarities, ska, rocksteady, boss sounds… Big Tunes ! PART 2 : roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Enjoy ! Swing A Ling Sound by Selector…

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Brothers in Arms Part III: SSgt Nick Bennett 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. Today, in the final part of this series, you’ll hear SSgt Bennett share his side of the story. Bennett also deployed to Iraq with the Marine Corps, initially…

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Émission du Mercredi 3 Juillet 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:03:03

4M ago2:03:03

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 3, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 3 JUILLET 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies & rarities, ska, rocksteady, boss sounds… Maytals, Prince Buster, Dave & Ansel Collins,… PART 2 : roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Productions’ Lee Perry, Enos …

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Brothers in Arms Part II: SgtMaj Dan Miller 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Brothers in Arms is a special three-part series that tells the stories of SgtMaj Dan Miller and SSgt Nick Bennett, two Iraq War vets whose lives were forever changed by a deadly rocket attack. Today we’re sharing the second episode in this series, where you’ll hear the rest of SgtMaj Dan Miller’s story. Miller served in the Marine Corps as a heavy …

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Émission du Mercredi 26 Juin 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO 2:03:58

5M ago2:03:58

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SWING A LING SOUND & SHOW FROM WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2024 & SELECTOR DDAY Émission du Mercredi 26 Juin 2024 & Selector DDay SWING A LING SOUND & RADIO : > www.rcv99fm.org PART 1 : Oldies & rarities, ska, rocksteady, boss sounds… PART 2 : roots, rockers, rub a dub, dancehall… Inbidimits’ Keith Hudson, Barry Brown and more… Enjoy ! Swing A Ling Sound by…

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101 Legacy of D-Day WWII, AKA Get off the beach, lads! AKA New Tank Tracks, Coffee and Donuts! 1:14:40

5M ago1:14:40

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Three veterans' sons coming together to discuss all things D-Day 80. Facts, stats, legacy, beaches, movies and … more beaches. A discussion amongst Angus Wallace of the WW2 Podcast, Steve Erskine, curator and researcher at the Green Howard's museum and myself, Paul Cheall. PS During the discussion, I dismally failed to answer Angus's question about…

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