Best 101st Podcasts (2025)

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101st Episode: Anniversary and Update 8:46

8d ago8:46

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This episode marks the show's anniversary and after nearly five years of production, host Michael Patrick Cullinane explains where the show might go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Battle of Britain 45:26

1h ago45:26

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Heading back to the skies over England as we tackle the classic Battle of Britain. In 1940, the British Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle to prevent the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority over the English Channel as a prelude to a possible Axis invasion of the U.K. We are NOT experts, veterans or...…

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EP32 – Black Dragon: Fox Company, 23rd Marines and Iwo Jima, w/Steven McCloud 1:45:23

2h ago1:45:23

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Send us a text “2-F’23” as the Fox Company veterans used to describe themselves, fought at Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Join Steven McCloud and I as we discuss the formation of the Company, and trace its actions during World War II, including its capstone performance on Iwo. Learn about the unique individuals who, ‘manned the rails’ dur…

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A Rising Tide 55:26

1d ago55:26

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By New York Myke

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The Great Escape – Masters Of The Air 1:07:18

5d ago1:07:18

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Andy and Elton head back to the holiday camp known as Stalag Luft III for some R&R. Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.By Rogue Two Media

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Part Nine – Masters Of The Air 1:01:21

12d ago1:01:21

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Andy and Elton jump over the wall and make a run for home in the last episode of Masters Of The Air. Nearing the end of the war, POW’s endure a harrowing journey across German territory while Rosie uncovers a shocking discovery.By Rogue Two Media

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Looking Back to Look Ahead 58:28

13d ago58:28

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By New York Myke

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EP31 - Operation Villain: The 509th "Gingerbread Men" at Tafaraoui 1:01:06

14d ago1:01:06

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Send us a text During Operation Villain, the 2nd Battalion, 509th PIR conducted the first combat parachute assault in the history of the U.S. Army in Algeria, as part of a larger action of Operation Torch. But the lead up to their jump was fraught with poor planning, a rush to deploy, and was followed up by a series of almost too-crazy-to-believe e…

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Part Eight – Masters Of The Air 1:12:50

22d ago1:12:50

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Andy and Elton are joined by John ( https://twitter.com/BadSocialism ) as we play imaginary ball games and rip tree trunks out the floor. Oh and we have new room mates. Crosby prepares for D-Day. The POWs wonder how the Allied landing will affect their fate. Tuskegee pilots attack targets in Southern France. Please check...…

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Give Peace a Chance 56:28

20d ago56:28

56:28

By New York Myke

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When Coins were King 46:47

22d ago46:47

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In the Gilded Age, the coinage of gold and silver had real implications for the economy. Mike Moran joins the show to discuss his latest book When Coins Were King and how the bonanza in mines had a reaction in the Treasury. Essential Reading: Michael Moran, When Coins Were King (2025). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Part Seven – Masters Of The Air 50:20

1M ago50:20

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Join Andy and Elton as we make a home made radio receiver and eat very questionable rabbit. The prisoners of Stalag Luft III attempt to connect with the outside world. Berlin becomes the 100th’s primary target. Rosie makes a crucial decision.By Rogue Two Media

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EP30 - NCDU & Gap Assault Teams on D-Day w/Dev Ramsamy 1:25:16

28d ago1:25:16

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Send us a text Two of the most under-reported units to take part in the D-Day assaults on Omaha and Utah Beaches were the Navy Combat Demolition Units and the Gap Assault Teams. Join Dev Ramsamy and I as we discuss the weapons & equipment, composition & performance of, and, most importantly, the men that comprised these units. While the infantry un…

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Part Six – Masters Of The Air 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

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Join Andy and Elton as we head into interrogation on three fronts. Rosie and his crew are sent to rest at a country estate. Crosby meets an intriguing British officer at Oxford. Egan faces the essence of Nazi evil.By Rogue Two Media

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Starlings: The Gilded Age Invasion 36:55

1M ago36:55

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Have you ever hated a bird? Pigeons might come to mind, but America's most hated bird is the European Starling and they got their start on the continent in the 1880s. The environmental history of the Starling is a story about hubris and the unintended consequences of human meddling with non-native species. Author Mike Stark joins me to discuss his …

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Amazing! 1:00:04

1M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

By New York Myke

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Part Five – Masters Of The Air 51:23

1M ago51:23

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Join Andy and Elton as we head to Münster to destroy a railroad. Lets hope we make it back. Rosie’s next mission signals a significant shift in the 100th’s bombing strategy. Crosby receives a promotion, but it comes with a high price.By Rogue Two Media

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EP29 - Robert Capa and His D-Day Photos: Separating Myth from Reality, w/Charles Herrick 1:30:46

1M ago1:30:46

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Send us a text We've all seen the Capa D-Day photos. They appear like locusts every time there's an anniversary of that momentous day. The capture and hold our attention because of what we think they represent. But did you ever wonder about the circumstances in which they were taken? I mean the actual circumstances, not the ones we self-generate. J…

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Part Four – Masters Of The Air 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Join Andy and Elton as we sneak across occupied Europe to get back to ol’ Blighty. Lt. Rosenthal joins the 100th just as one of its crews reaches a milestone. The U-boat pens at Bremen become a target for the second time.By Rogue Two Media

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Amazing of March 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

By New York Myke

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Building the Metropolis 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Construction history is entirely unfamiliar to most scholars, and yet it is a crucial part of urban history. Alexander Wood joins the show to discuss how New York City was built from blueprints to scaffolding to demolition. Essential Reading: Alexander Wood, Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction, and Labor in New York City, 1880–1935 …

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Part Three – Masters Of The Air 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part Three of Masters of the Air. 3rd Mission, Bomb 109 Assembly factory in Regenburg, on to Schweinfurt and land in Teleghma, Algeria. The group participates in its largest mission to date – the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep...…

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EP28 - The Last Gasp of the Das Reich Division: Manhay & Grandmenil with Bob Konings 1:26:41

2M ago1:26:41

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Send us a text Despite the swift reaction of the US Army to the German attacks during the Battle of the Bulge, some German units made good headway towards their objectives. The Das Reich Division was one of those divisions. Join me as I sit down with Bulge historian and tour guide Bob Konings to examine how units of the US 3rd Armored Division, 75t…

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Time to Look Back 46:08

2M ago46:08

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By New York Myke

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Part Two – Masters Of The Air 50:46

2M ago50:46

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Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part Two of Masters of the Air. 2nd Mission, Bomb U-boat pens in Norway. The 100th bombs German U-boat pens in Norway. With the help of Lt. Crosby’s navigating, a damaged B-17 struggles to get back to Britain.By Rogue Two Media

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The Pacific's New Navies 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Context is crucial and perspective is everything. Dr. Tommy Jamison's debut book about the growth of naval power in the Pacific is a wonderful addition to our understanding of Gilded Age security. We discuss the impact of Chile, Peru, China, and Japan on geopolitics and the US Navy. Essential Reading: Thomas Jamison, The Pacific's New Navies: An Oc…

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Part One – Masters Of The Air 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part One of Masters of the Air. 1st Mission, Bombing run in Bremen. Led by Majors Cleven and Egan, the 100th Bomb Group arrives in England and joins the 8th Air Force’s campaign against Nazi Germany.By Rogue Two Media

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EP27 - The First Ranger Battalion: From Creation to Arzew 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Send us a text The 1st Ranger Battalion is one of the most storied units in the US Army, and it had its roots in World War II. From the stand up of "The Originals" to its training with the British Commandos, the Rangers were destined to be the spearhead of actions throughout the war. But how did it all start? Who were the key players? And how were …

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Memphis Belle – Masters Of The Air 54:18

3M ago54:18

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In preparation of the new Apple+ series Masters Of The Air, your pilot’s Andy and Elton warm up by covering the 1990’s Memphis Belle. In 1943, the crew of a B-17 based in the UK prepares for its 25th and final bombing mission over Germany before returning home to the USA.By Rogue Two Media

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Catching Up 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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By New York Myke

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Roundtable: Native American Studies Today 1:33:10

3M ago1:33:10

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Three expert scholars join the show to discuss the state of the field. My thanks to Dr. Cahill, Dr. Cothran, and Dr. Sweet. They have compiled important texts in the hope this bibliography can help aspiring minds to delver deeper. The full list is extensive and cannot be included in its entirety in the show notes, so please find a link to the compl…

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Part Ten – Home – The Pacific 38:12

3M ago38:12

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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...By Rogue Two Media

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We Have Traded The Campfire For The Phone Screen - Ibig Sabihin Podcast 37:39

3M ago37:39

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We have opened another Pandora's box that we cannot undo. (00:00) The Foundations of This Episode (01:01) Social Heirarchies in Mice Societies (11:03) Drowning in information and Making Us Collapse (15:23) Algorithm-Driven Dopamine Loops (22:33) Brains Evolved To Treat Information and Social Interaction as Scarce Resources (24:25) Rituals As Regula…

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EP26 - The Real Story of Operation Pegasus w/Jo Hook & Edwin Popken 2:02:44

3M ago2:02:44

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Send us a text Just a cracking episode. Two hours of all things Operation Pegasus (and a bunch of stuff that isn't!)...just a tour-de-force...everything you ever wanted to know about the rescue of the Red Devils that was featured in Band of Brothers Episode 5 "Crossroads," all in one place. It was more complex than shown in the miniseries. So many …

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EP25 - "Overpaid, Over Sexed, and Over Here" 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Send us a text The first US GIs landed in the UK on January 26, 1942. Join Joe as he looks into the arrival of those troops, their acclimation to being stationed on the British islands, how Allied strategy influenced their deployment, and the enduring legacy of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. You can check us out on YouTube at…

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Women in the Valley of Kings 51:23

3M ago51:23

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Who are the people who unearthed Egyptian antiquities and brought them to Western museums? Besides the countless male archaeologists we've heard about, several important women dug in the sands and their stories are an intersectional revelation. Kathleen Sheppard joins the show to talk about her book Women in the Valley of Kings. Essential Reading: …

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Part Nine – Okinawa – The Pacific 36:20

3M ago36:20

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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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EP24 - The Savage Fighting Around Holdy on D-Day Morning 38:28

3M ago38:28

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Send us a text D-Day morning...so many violent clashes between groups of US paratroopers and German defenders. Holdy was no different. Join me for a deep dive on the fighting in and around the small Norman hamlet. Possessing an artillery battery not unlike Brecourt, the fighting between elements of the 502nd and 506th Parachute Infantry and German …

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Senator Jim holds an Honest hearing about Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary nominee) 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Senator Jim holds an Honest hearing about Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary nominee) Every wonder what a truly honest nominee hearing would be like? I hold a hearing about Pete Hegseth's Defense nomination. Listen and find out how / why / where I stand on his nomination. * Pete Hegseth Voice generated via technological aided means in accordance with …

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Flags Of Our Fathers 35:25

4M ago35:25

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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...By Rogue Two Media

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Lousy Leadership Leads to Preventable Damage 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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By New York Myke

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Team of Giants 47:27

4M ago47:27

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The Spanish-American War has a central place in the history of American empire; it also launched the careers of Theodore Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, and Richard Harding Davis. It propelled the Lost Cause mythology and set American ambitions for the century to come. Matthew Bernstein joins the show to discuss his latest book on the subject, …

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Gotta Fight For It! 58:01

4M ago58:01

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By New York Myke

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Part Eight – Iwo Jima – The Pacific 29:15

4M ago29:15

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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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EP23 - Field Report: Touring the Battle of the Bulge 44:44

4M ago44:44

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Send us a text Join Joe as he provides a field report from his Ardennes battlefield tour during the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Support the showBy Joe and Leighton

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Quick Hit Pod - Herbert Sobel on D-Day 9:22

4M ago9:22

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Send us a text There's a lot of misinformation out there as to what Herbert Sobel did on D-Day. Join Joe as he debunks the myths! Support the showBy Joe and Leighton

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Part Seven – Peleliu Hills – The Pacific 42:27

4M ago42:27

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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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Interpreting Christmas 44:30

4M ago44:30

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With the holidays upon us, let's take a closer look at the Gilded Age traditions that define Christmas and other end-of-year celebrations. Joining me is Ken Turino and Max van Belgooy the co-authors of Interpreting Christmas and one of the book's contributors, Lenora Henson. Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites takes a look at how t…

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Freedom baby, at Turning Point USA 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

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By New York Myke

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Part Six – Peleliu Airfield – The Pacific 46:54

4M ago46:54

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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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