Best Playtonic Podcasts (2024)

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Playtone’s Kirk Saduski on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:36

15d ago1:28:36

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Playtone’s Kirk Saduski talks about creating “Masters of the Air,” as well as working on Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and many other historical features, series, and documentaries. Kirk Saduski has a B.A. in history from UCLA and an M.A. in history from S.F. State. He has been a producer and executive at Playtone since 1998. He was Executive-in-c…

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The Battle of Britain 1:07:29

3h ago1:07:29

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In preparation for our September VBC trip to England for a tour of English air fields and WWII sites, Glenn Flickinger gives us a presentation on the Battle of Britain, a clash of air power to control the skies over Britain and the English Channel. We will experience a re-enactment of the battle at the Duxford Air Show September 13-15. The Battle o…

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Tomas Cookman - Nacional Records President 23:02

2h ago23:02

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Send us a Text Message. Today on GIG with Mike Redman my guest is Tomas Cookman, the hard working president of the latin music label Nacional located in LA. We’ll talk about how to prepare and get a record deal, AI, the challenges facing artists, and much, much more so tune in! Tomas is a warm, cordial guy, and has some deep insight into the record…

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Astronaut Jan Davis 1:29:04

5h ago1:29:04

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Astronaut Jan Davis talks about her life in aviation and the legacy of service in her family. Her memoir Air Born, tells the story of her and her father. Her father was Ben Smotherman, a B-17 pilot in World War II, vwho aliantly fought in the European Theater of Operations before being shot down over Holland in July 1943. After enduring twenty-one …

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1226 - Character Witness: Expresso 3:01:44

1d ago3:01:44

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Expresso the ostrich has never reached the stature of Rambi, Squawks, or Enguarde in the menagerie of Animal Buddies in the Donkey Kong series. But he's come close. And despite being mostly known for the original Donkey Kong Country, he's had one of the more diverse and storied careers out of not just the Buddies, but all DK characters! The Kongver…

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The Untold Story of American POWs at Buchenwald 1:50:56

2d ago1:50:56

1:50:56

During World War II, 168 American airmen found themselves in one of the most notorious concentration camps of the Holocaust: Buchenwald. This unexpected and harrowing chapter of their captivity began in 1944 and stands as a grim reminder of the broader atrocities of the war. Author Ric Martini joins us to discuss his research into this disturbing s…

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Band of Brothers - Alex Sabga-Brady (Cpl Francis Mellett) 43:24

7d ago43:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode, we catch up Alex Sabga, who portrayed Cpl Francis Mellet in Band of Brothers to talk about his work with Currahee to Normandy, which documents several Band of Brothers actors going through jump training at Camp Toccoa and jumping into Normandy for the 80th Anniversary. A wonderful cause and please chec…

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1225 - Surviving DKU Game Droughts 4:54:24

6d ago4:54:24

4:54:24

The Donkey Kong Universe has been in a severe game drought since 2019, but it's been even longer if you've been counting since the last original, standalone Donkey Kong game (10 years) or the last Banjo-Kazooie title (16 years). How does a diehard fanatic of any or all of these franchises cope? Hyle is joined by Josh Wallen from off of the Geek Cri…

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The Hunt for Enigma and the U-Boat Carrying It in World War II 1:38:04

8d ago1:38:04

1:38:04

We welcome writer and Executive Producer of Inside Edition Charles Lachman to talk about his new book, Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and The Elusive Enigma Machine. The book is a white-knuckled saga of a maverick captain, nine courageous sailors, and a US Navy task force who achieved the impossible on June 4, 1944–capturing Nazi submari…

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Masters of the Air - Jonas Moore (Frank Murphy) 53:01

11d ago53:01

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Send us a Text Message. Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air. This week, Matt and Doug are joined by actor Jonas Moore, who portrayed Frank Murphy in AppleTV 'Masters of the Air'. Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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Major League Baseball Players in World War II 1:38:58

12d ago1:38:58

1:38:58

For the 80th anniversary we talk about D-Day veteran Yogi Berra and the 38 other Major League Baseball Hall of Famers who served in World War II. That’s right: 39 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown served in the military during World War II. It’s a sign of how the war effort took precedence over everything in American life between …

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1224 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Call Sack! 1:52:03

13d ago1:52:03

1:52:03

We answer some of the calls we've received on the DK Vine Hotline (1-202-630-VINE) over the summer game announcement season concerning Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Yooka-Replaylee, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more!By www.DKVine.com

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Kim Nuendorf - Composer / Artist Manager 23:58

16d ago23:58

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Send us a Text Message. Kim Nuendorf is an amazing woman that lives in Canada. She has a great laugh and a lot of knowledge about the world of Artist Management, publishing, and music for TV. Kim is also the owner of Free Run Artists, and most notably Christo de Veers manager and co writer on White Lotus. I just love her music. https://freerunartis…

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Patreon Exclusive Preview - Masters of the Air - Sawyer Spielberg (Roy Claytor) 10:36

18d ago10:36

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Send us a Text Message. Patreon Exclusive Preview Joining us this week is actor Sawyer Spielberg, who portrayed Roy Claytor, pilot of Alice From Dallas in AppleTVs 'Masters of the Air'. Sawyer talks to us about his move into acting and getting the role of Claytor. To listen to the rest of this podcast as well as a host of other benefits, including …

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WWII Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart 1:42:08

19d ago1:42:08

1:42:08

WWII P-51 Pilot and Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart shares his story with us on Greatest Generation Live. Stewart successfully completed 43 missions during World War II and is one of only four Tuskegee Airmen to have earned three aerial victories in a single day of combat. When the war in Europe ended, Stewart and his comrades expected to go to the P…

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1223 - Spotlight: Sabre Wulf 2:44:30

20d ago2:44:30

2:44:30

Celebrating 20 years, Rare's overlooked and underappreciated Game Boy Advance gem Sabre Wulf followed up Sabreman's revival in Banjo-Tooie with a sprawling, innovative adventure unlike anything else in the GBA library. Hyle is joined by gaming collector and handheld aficionado Freezer to discuss one of the DKU's more obscure branches!…

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WWII B-24 Pilot John Homan 1:29:03

23d ago1:29:03

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Guest John Homan was a B-24 pilot in World War II. He recently published his memoirs, "Into the Cold Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force" with Professor Jared Frederick, who also joins us. Into the Cold Blue is a riveting account of the air war over Europe, when hell was four miles above the earth. A born daredevil, John…

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The Bloody 100th Bomb Group in World War II 1:27:07

25d ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Glenn Flickinger leads another conversation about Masters of the Air, this time with children and grandchildren of the Apple TV+ series’ main characters. Each is an expert on the 100th Bomb Group, and each will share their family members’ stories and their thoughts on the series. Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson, daughter of Navigator Harry Crosby, Sam Ro…

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Mini 030 - Forever Entertainment S.A.? 28:44

27d ago28:44

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We discuss the recent 30-second ad for the upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World!By www.DKVine.com

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Forrest Gump - Michael Conner Humphreys (Young Forrest Gump) 59:06

25d ago59:06

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Send us a Text Message. Joining us this week is actor Michael Conner Humphryes, who portrayed a young Forrest Gump in the Oscar winning film of the same name. Michael talks about how he got his role and how it impacted his life over the years and his time in the Army. For early access to our podcasts, special events and battlefield tour discounts, …

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1222 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Nintendo Direct 1:30:37

29d ago1:30:37

1:30:37

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin discuss today's Nintendo Direct and the surprisingly logical decision it announced: the definitive version of Donkey Kong Country Returns!By www.DKVine.com

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POW Spies at Stalag Luft III in World War II 1:29:05

28d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Jim Keeffe and Carol Godwin join Glenn to share the history of Stalag Luft III. On the 8th of March 1944, during a bombing mission to Berlin, 19-year-old B-24 pilot James Keeffe was shot down over Holland, catapulting him into a world squeezed colorless by the ever-tightening fist of Nazi occupation. Moving from safe house to safe house with the he…

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How Winston Churchill Waged War with Allen Packwood 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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Glenn welcomes distinguished historian Allen Packwood, director of the Churchill Archives in Cambridge to discuss Winston Churchill’s wartime leadership. Our travel “Masters of the Air” tour to England in September 2024 will include a presentation by Allen Packwood at Churchill College in Cambridge. Packwood’s book, “How Churchill Waged War,” delve…

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1221 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Playtonic 1:39:09

1M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by the Cartoon Gamer for a robust and lively chat on all things Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic's recently announced enhanced remaster of the original Yooka-Laylee!By www.DKVine.com

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Deva Anderson - Music Supervisor @ Playtone 45:50

1M ago45:50

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Send us a Text Message. Today I have a very special guest, award winning Music Supervisor Deva Anderson. She is the Head of Music for Playtone, the production company founded by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Deva is responsible for the music you’ve heard in the series ‘Masters of the Air,The Pacific, My Big Fat Greek wedding, and over 65 other produ…

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Masters of the Air - Dean Ridge (Richard Snyder) 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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Send us a Text Message. Joining the boys this week is actor Dean Ridge, who played Lt Snyder in AppleTVs ‘Masters of the Air’. #wehappyfew506 #mastersoftheair #100thbombgroup #actor #stuntman #podcast #b17 #flyingfortress Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1220 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Xbox Showcase 1:14:16

1M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine discusses the 2024 Xbox Showcase! While lacking any grand Banjo-Kazooie revival announcement or even an update on Everwild, we did get the expected Sea of Thieves trailer... and the surprise trailer for another long-awaited Rare franchise reboot.…

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Sons of Lt. Col. Everett Blakely on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:39

1M ago1:28:39

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Everett Ernest Blakely was a highly decorated B-17 pilot with the “Bloody Hundredth” Bombardment Group of the 8th Air Force in Europe. In the Apple TV mini-series, “Masters of the Air“, is David Shields plays the role of Blakely. Tonight, we have his two sons, David and Jim, to discuss what they think of the series and to tell us about their father…

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1219 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Kickoff! 2:15:55

1M ago2:15:55

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Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine kicks off its Stinky Ape Summer by discussing what's possibly on deck concerning Rare and Donkey Kong in the upcoming game showcases from Xbox and Nintendo... and what was just revealed by Playtonic in the form of Yooka-Replaylee!…

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“Masters of the Air” Creator and Writer John Orloff 1:31:33

1M ago1:31:33

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Writer John Orloff joins Glenn Flickinger to discuss how he brought “Masters of the Air” to television. Production was a meticulous process marked by deep research, careful storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy. John shares his background, influences, and the challenges he faced in crafting the series. Orloff’s fascinati…

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American POWs in World War II 1:28:06

1M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

World War II POW and Eighth Air Force expert Marilyn Walton leads an expert conversation about the experiences of prisoners in Germany. The experts also discuss fact and fiction in the depiction of POW camps in the Apple TV mini-series “Masters of the Air.” In addition to Marilyn and the VBC’s own Glenn Flickinger, commenters include: Carolyn Clark…

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1218 - Diddy Kong Racing Spinoffs We Wanted (and Never Got) 2:24:53

1M ago2:24:53

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Diddy Kong Racing upended Donkey Kong Country fandom in 1997 by setting itself up as a backdoor pilot for Rare's Banjo-Kazooie and Conker franchises. This created a lot of expectations for the rest of the cast. Hyle and Jeff reflect on all of the Diddy Kong Racing spinoffs we wanted... and some that came close to existing!…

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WWII Ball Turret Gunner and POW Les Schrenk 1:37:45

2M ago1:37:45

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Les Schrenk’s story as a World War II ball turret gunner is one of courage, resilience, and unexpected humanity amidst the chaos of war. He was assigned as a ball turret gunner to the 327th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, stationed at RAF Podington. As a ball turret gunner, Schrenk inadvertently found himself in his posi…

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1217 - Spotlight: Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2:13:22

2M ago2:13:22

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The original Mario vs. Donkey Kong, which received a Nintendo Switch remake earlier this year, has turned 20! While controversial within corners of the Donkey Kong fandom, the series has endured for two decades with numerous sequels. Resident Mario vs. Donkey Kong enthusiast I.M. Gibbon joins noted skeptic Hyle to discuss the history of Donkey Kong…

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YouTuber, Historian and Author - Jared Frederick 52:48

2M ago52:48

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Send us a Text Message. Joining Matt today is author and historian and host of YouTube channel @ReelHistory is Jared Frederick. He talks about his new book 'Into The Cold Blue', but they also talk about how his journey started in becoming a historian and his book about Easy Company's Ronald Speirs and the book he co-wrote with Erik Dorr. Support th…

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How to Shoot Down B-17 1:32:49

2M ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Experts Colin Heaton and Joe McCarthy join Glenn Flickinger to discuss the tactics of aerial combat in World War II, focusing especially on how the Luftwaffe attempted to bring down B-17 formations, and the defenses those formations used to get through to their targets. Glenn will also discuss his thoughts on the finale of the Apple TV mini-series …

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GREG SIMS - 'JUST SAY YES' with Mike Redman 24:30

2M ago24:30

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Send us a Text Message. Today I have a great conversation with close friend, and composer Greg Sims. We are talking about the importance of taking chances to move your career forward and what we’ve learned from our own experiences. Greg has taught me so many valuable lessons. One example is that there is not such thing as multitasking. Both Greg an…

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1216 - Remembering E3 2004 4:30:06

2M ago4:30:06

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair." There was one Dickens of an E3 that contained enough Donkey K…

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The Ninth Air Force in World War II 1:34:54

2M ago1:34:54

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We turn our attention to the Eighth Air Force’s little brother, the Ninth Air Force which, among other things, played a crucial role in supporting the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy. Thomas Hughes, author of "Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II" and our own P-47 pilot, Ed Cottrell, who tur…

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Masters of the Air - Kai Alexander (William Quinn) 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Send us a Text Message. Joining the boys this week, along with historian Matt Mabe of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, is actor Kai Alexander, who played Sgt Quinn in AppleTV's Masters of the Air. Listen in as they start off chatting about Kai's time working on Disney Plus 'Pistols' before jumping into Masters of the Air. Support the Show.…

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The POW Experience at Stalag Luft III in World War II 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Historian and technical advisor on the TV series Masters of the Air, Colin Heaton returns to the program to talk about the WWII POW experience in Europe. Joining him is fellow technical advisor, Marilyn Walton, an expert on the treatment and lives of American prisoners in Germany. We also welcome Anita Sybesma, historian and President of the 96th B…

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1215 - Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Uncovered 2:15:57

2M ago2:15:57

2:15:57

The Kongversation catches up with all the latest news and updates on the Donkey Kong Country half of Super Nintendo World! While the expansion has been delayed until the end of the year in Japan, Universal Orlando has fully revealed its existence for next year's Epic Universe. This includes new details, never-before-revealed specifics, and a fresh …

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1214 - The DKU Draft 2024 Analysis 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

The results are in! DK Vine's Patrons (https://www.patreon.com/dkvine) have voted on who drafted the best library of DKU games on the DKU Draft 2024 Special. Hyle and Jeff analyze the politics of DKU fandom and what went into drafting the winning team (as well as the losing two)!By www.DKVine.com

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8th Air Force Expert Steve Snyder and B-17 Pilot “Lucky” Luckadoo on “Masters of the Air” 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Steve Snyder is author of "Shot Down: The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth," a poignant and meticulously researched account that delves into the untold stories of the B-17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth and its crew during World War II. At the heart of the narrative is Lieutenant Howard Snyder, the author’s father, …

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Masters of the Air - Jonathan Halliwell (Sgt William DeBlassio) 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Send us a Text Message. Band of Brothers continues to meet Masters of the Air In this episode, Matt and Doug are joined by actor Jonathan Halliwell who portrayed Sgt William DeBlassio in AppleTVs 'Masters of the Air'. Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1213 - Sea of Thieves: Season Eleven 2:04:12

2M ago2:04:12

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We get into all of the features, both exciting and controversial, of the Shmegoobagooba's Season Eleven! Yes, welcome to Worm Week. Rare's doubled it! Number go up :)By www.DKVine.com

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Author Robert Matzen on “Masters of the Air” with Glenn Flickinger 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

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What Does Author Robert Matzen Think of “Masters of the Air”? Robert Matzen is author of "Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe," a full account of the Hollywood star’s experiences and an 8th Air Force pilot and commander. In March 1941, a few months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Stewart enlisted as a private in the United States Arm…

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Masters of the Air - Ian Dunnett Jnr (Lt Ronald Bailey) 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Send us a Text Message. Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air In this weeks episode, joining Matt and Doug is actor Ian Dunnett Jnr, who played Lt Ronald Bailey in AppleTVs 'Masters of the Air'. Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1212 - The DKU Draft 2024 Special 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Inspired by the NFL Draft, the Kongversation sits down Hyle, Jeff, and Mitchell to each draft five Donkey Kong Universe video games for their respective teams. With a mad scramble to recruit the favorites, it quickly becomes a mad scramble of gamesmanship and heartbreak. Which captain will score the superior DKU library?…

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Historian and USAF Veteran Robert Ehlers on Air Intelligence in World War II on Masters of the Air 1:29:47

3M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Robert Ehlers on Air Intelligence in the Air War Over Europe Glenn welcomes Dr. Robert Ehlers, who draws on his own experiences as an Air Force Intelligence officer in writing "Targeting the Third Reich: Air Intelligence and the Allied Bombing Campaigns. " "Targeting the Third Reich"examines the pivotal role of air intelligence in the Allied bombin…

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