We reach the end of The Pacific, let’s head Home. After V-J Day, Leckie and Sledge return home and try to readjust to civilian life. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why we’re here. The only official research…
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Between all the mud, rain, maggots and bullets, we discuss Okinawa. The 1st Marine Division fight a determined Japanese force on Okinawa who prefer death to surrender and are indifferent to the lives of Okinawan civilians. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good…
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Taking a longer look at the events on and off Iwo Jima. The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good…
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The love story episode with a tiny glimpse of Iwo Jima Frustrated with his bond selling tour, Basilone goes back to training troops and, after marrying a pretty Marine sergeant, leads his men at Iwo Jima. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good…
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Still on Peleliu, heading into them hills. Sledge finds the carnage and death of his companions on Peleilu increasingly difficult to bear as Basilone continues his bond drive in the States. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why…
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The dust has settled, the cars have cooled down and all the drivers are back home with their little dogs. So it’s time to look back on what the 2024 season had for each team. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may…
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The Marines continue on Peleliu, attacking the Airfield whilst short on water. Water is in short supply and the stifling heat takes control on Peleliu as Leckie is wounded and evacuated. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why…
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Part Five of The Pacific delves into the harrowing Battle of Peleliu, highlighting the brutal realities of war through the experiences of Eugene Sledge. It portrays the physical and psychological toll of combat as the Marines endure relentless fighting, extreme heat, and dwindling morale on the unforgiving island. Basilone’s fame keeps him in the U.S….
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And with that the season is over, McLaren and Ferrari roll back the years and battle it out for the constructors while Hamilton battles with bollards. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2…
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Taking a break from The Pacific to discuss Tora! Tora! Tora! The story of the 1941 Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor, and the series of preceding American blunders that aggravated its effectiveness. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so…
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The final FunSize weekend of the season and those pesky race directors have been at it again, when will they learn? Talking about ‘who’s been at it again’ … Perez. Plus there’s plenty more. (I’m exhausted) We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which…
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The Weather, Japanese and illness are taking lumps out of our outfit. But are we bonding with them yet? After leaving Melbourne, the weather works against the leathernecks as Leckie falls seriously ill and Sledge gets assigned to New Britain. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do…
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This week George Russell secured victory in a dominant performance, leading a strong Mercedes 1-2, Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship, the Ferrari drivers are asked to swap positions and Colapinto bends another Williams. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which…
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After the hell of Guadalcanal, we head to Melbourne for some R&R. After arduous months in Guadalcanal, exhausted Marines are given rest and recreation in Melbourne, where they find the girls friendly and the beer cold. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good…
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Still on Guadalcanal with low supplies, fighting everything including dysentery and the Japanese. We continue The Pacific. Outmanned and with supplies low, Basilone and other marines on Guadalcanal rally to repel superior Japanese forces. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie…
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Starting The Pacific – Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines. Veteran Sergeant John Basilone ships out soon after Pearl Harbor for Guadalcanal while other young enlistees are sent to boot camp. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love…
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What an impressive weekend. The weather adding to the chaos of a good FunSized race, qualifying and the race being moved forward in time, Stroll and an outstanding Max Verstappen, plus tons more. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable…
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We head over to the Pacific to cover the 1998 triple album The Thin Red Line. Adaptation of James Jones’ autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie…
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Welcome to the Mexico City GP or, what we like to call the Sergio Perez Swan Song Party. This week we discuss Verstappens tactics and penalties, how unpredictable each race has become and Russells bear shaped sandwiches with raisins for eyes. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable…
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MONSTER EP WARNING. The forth Fun Sized weekend is here in the United States where Andy is away and Eddie kindly steps in, we’ve found where Ricciardo’s next job will be, there’s tons of news, a load of penalties handed out, Top Gun Driver names, Russell working in a Cafe and much, much more. We…
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Welcome to Deckchairs & Dirty Air, a Patreon only production from Grand Prix Podcast and Rogue Two Media. The guys take a trip into London for the F1 Exhibition. We hope you enjoy. If you have any ideas as what you you would like covered in future episodes of Deckchairs & Dirty Air then please…
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We’re back to the heat of Singapore where McLaren have changed their rear wing, Max has the backs of his legs slapped for swearing and we could be seeing the last race for Daniel Ricciardo. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may…
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With the European leg of the season complete, its time to head to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan GP where the Stroll family unveil their newest edition, possible team orders have been issued in McLaren, Norris is distracted by a yellow and Perez & Sainz get cozy. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast…
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We are now at the end of our journey with Band Of Brothers, the only thing to do now is to tot up our pints to see if we go home or on to Japan. Part Ten – Points. As the Germans surrender, it appears that the hard days for Easy Company are over when…
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The temple of speed is the next stop for F1 with Andrea Kimi Antonelli taking the wheel of a Mercedes for FP1, Sergeant is out for Colapinto, the Safety car is in the wall, trophy watch is back and Fred Vasseur has the Monza track resurfaced. All this and more in this weeks Grand Prix…
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Today we get to talk about the last ten days of Hitler, down in his bunker. Traudl Junge, the final secretary for Adolf Hitler, tells of the Nazi dictator’s final days in his Berlin bunker at the end of WWII. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do…
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The first race back after the summer break gave us a lot of food for thought. Will Red Bull cling on to the lead of the constructors championship? Should Max be worried? Is this a turning point in the championship? We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for…
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Not an easy episode to talk about. Part Nine – Why We Fight. As the Allies move into Germany and the war comes closer to an end, disillusionment and anger set in for Easy Company – until they stumble onto a concentration camp abandoned by the German military. We are NOT experts, veterans or master…
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The end is in sight but there are a few missions to complete. Part Eight – The Last Patrol. Easy Company is in Hagenau in February 1945, where they prepare for a night patrol mission to capture German prisoners. The patrol includes one veteran who is despised for missing Bastogne and a new lieutenant fresh…
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We take a pause with Band Of Brothers to cover a dramatization of Nazi Germany’s final Western Front counterattack of World War II – Battle Of The Bulge We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why we’re here. The…
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