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A podcast by women, about women in World War II.
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This week we're joined by the one and only, Scott Gibson! Scott is widely known for his portrayal of Captain Andrew "Ack Ack" Haldane in HBOs The Pacific, but did you know that almost wasn't the case? We're talking all about his audition process, the experience of portraying such a gentle giant on the battlefield, and what he's been up to fifteen years since The Pacific premiered. And for those wondering, we promise, there are bootcamp stories! You won't want to miss this episode, so grab you...
We're back with a new episode and joining us this week is our friend and historian, Cara Lebonick! We're diving straight in and talking all about her many lives before becoming a historian, the many different avenues of women's history, and how pulling on just one single thread can unravel a world of hidden information and knowledge! Grab your coffee and a fresh sinker and get ready to jump down the rabbit hole with us!
Join us as we welcome Barbara Blakely Holck to The Clubmobile, daughter of Everett and Margaret Blakely. Barbara's father, Everett Blakely, is known throughout the 100th Bomb Group, but her mother Margaret also has a story. Most well known is her 1943 photo alongside Jean Crosby and Gerry Hamilton, but the "Legs" photo isn't all of Margaret Blakely's story. Grab your coffee and a fresh sinker, and join us in the third installment of the Wives of The Bloody Hundredth series! This is an e...
Who are The Ladies of Oak Ridge and how did they contribute to The Manhattan Project? Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Sarah Morgan, the woman behind Cooking with The Calutron Girls! We're whipping up more than just wartime recipes in this episode as we dig into the history of The Ladies of Oak Ridge. The Calutron Girls were instrumental in the success of The Manhattan Project, and we're uncovering their unique history and the tasty legacy they left behind! Grab your coffee and...
This week, we're opening The Clubmobile for a special episode to commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of the Bremen raid. Joining us to talk about the importance of the mission that was subsequently the start of Black Week is Matt Mabe from the 100th Bomb Group Historical Team, and he's giving us the white glove treatment- literally! We're deep diving into what really happened in the air, and what we didn't see on screen in Masters of The Air. Why was this mission so important, and why is it some...
Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Joshua Bitton, who is well known for his portrayal of JP Morgan (no, not THAT guy) in HBOs The Pacific. From the audition process, to boot camp, Josh shares the story of his experiences on set, and the lasting friendships that he's carried with him over the past fifteen years. There are also a few cheeky Dale Dye stories hiding in this episode, so if you're up for the challenge, grab your coffee and a fresh sinker and come join us!
We're back with our quarterly recap of the Dollies Book Club! Our official book club correspondent, Sage, is back in The Clubmobile with us to recap our third quarter titles, favorites, and what's coming up for our final quarter of 2025! This only happens once every three months; you don't want to get left behind! Grab your coffee and a fresh sinker and come join us!
Step back into the Golden Age of Hollywood with us! This week we're bringing you the first half of a special two-part series on Hollywood Starlet Carole Lombard. While many remember Lombard as the wife of Hollywood powerhouse Clark Gable, she was much more than that. A proud member of the USO circuit during the war, Carole was determined to help the war effort however she could, even if the ending was tragic. Grab your coffee and a fresh sinker, maybe the Kleenex, and join us in The Clubmobil...
Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Band of Brothers alumni, friend of the pod and leader of the history nerdlings, Matthew Leitch! Come hang out with us as we dive into how he's keeping the history of WWII alive and how a zoom party during Covid brought together history enthusiasts from all corners of the world to help create We Happy Few 506! Grab your coffee and your donuts, because you won't want to miss this!
Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Dan Rosenthal, 100th Bomb Group Pilot, Major Robert 'Rosie' Rosenthal and Navy WAVE Phillis Rosenthal. In the next episode of The Wives of The Bloody Hundredth series, Dan graciously tells us his mother's story, from her time growing up on Long Island, to her time in The Waves, and working as a prosecutor at the Nuremburg War Tribunals. Phillis' story is one of bravery, courage, family and love, and there is no shortage of that in Dan's storytelling. ...
Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is a woman whose name speaks for itself- Jaclyn Basilone, great niece of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. We're tapping into the untold story of the life of Lena Basilone in the years following the war; the quiet woman who valued her family above all, and just simply didn't want to cause a fuss for anyone. Grab your coffee, and a fresh sinker and join us in what we promise is a fun girls chat!
This week in The Clubmobile we're talking about the women who were brave enough to leave their homes for love. Join us as we discuss women from all countries and walks of life in search of happiness during the tragedies of war. From the War Brides Act to the transition to life in America, we're covering the staggering statistics of the women who found love in a time of war and weren't afraid to make the journey to hold onto it.
Join us as we sit down for a chat with Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson, daughter of Harry and Jean Crosby. The story of Rebecca's father, Harry, is widely known throughout the 100th BG, but what isn't, is the story of her mother, Jean. There is more to Jean Crosby's story than just posing for the infamous "Legs" photo alongside Margaret Blakely and Gerry Hamilton in 1943, so grab your coffee and a fresh sinker, and join us to hear Rebecca share her mother's wartime story in the first installment of...
Join us for our quarterly special edition where we recap the past quarters book club reads. We're sitting down with Sage, our Book-Club Correspondent to recap second quarters titles, our favorites, and what's coming up next! This only happens once every three months, so don't get left behind!
You asked, and we answered! Inspired by our interview with Harriet Leitch, we're answering the questions that our listeners sent in! We're covering all the fun stuff, and some of the serious stuff too. Our favorite HBO War moments, the music that gets us through our days, movies we've loved and shared, and of course, how two gals from opposite ends of the country became The Donut Dollies! This episode is equal parts laughter and informative, so grab your coffee and a sinker, and join us in Th...
Joining us this week is NBC's Chloe Melas, granddaughter of 100th Bomb Group Navigator, Frank Murphy. If you think you knew all there was to know about Frank Murphy, we can guarantee you that's not the case! There is more to his story, and the legacy he left behind, than just the Luck Of The Draw- and Chloe reminds us of just that! As she so eloquently put it, there are no coincidences in life, and we're inclined to agree!
This week we're recapping our latest travels and adventures! While Gabby was up in Boston with The Rifle and We Happy Few gang, Winne was dialed in with The American Museum and our friend Dr. Hattie Hearn for a talk on the USAAF and life in East Anglia during the war. Want to know more about the Friendly Invasion of American Airmen in England? Interested in the good work that Andrew Biggio is doing to preserve the names of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice? You definitel...
Does that title sound familiar? If you've read Harry Crosby's book, it should! And we're inclined to agree! Joining us this week is Dr. Hattie Hearn from the Imperial War Musem in Duxford, where she's uncovering all the truths of the women who served in the American Red Cross during WWII. We're talking Flak Houses, Clubmobiles, and her journey in discovering all the truths and incredible stories of these brave women. If you think you know all about the ARC Women of WWII, we can promise you, t...
What's sweeter than two Donuts? Three! Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Masters of The Air's Harriet Leitch. She gives us a look at the casting process and what it was like bringing Tatty Spaatz to life on the screen. We're also diving into her portrayal of ATA Pilot Ann Douglass and how portraying two real life women from the war impacted her. We had so much fun with this one, and it's safe to say Harriet is a Dollie for life now! Get your coffee and donuts, and get comfortable, thi...
Join us for a recap the Mighty Eighth on Film Tour! Gabby takes Winnie, and all of you, through her Cambridge adventure with the gang from We Happy Few 506. We're leaving (almost) no details out as we cover the group's visit to Thorpe Abbotts, jeep rides at Rougham Airfield, The Cambridge American Cemetery and so much more! We hope you'll join us for this exciting episode and that it encourages you to join in on the next tour!
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