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Step into history with The What’s The Scuttlebutt Podcast (WTSPWWII), your go-to source for deep dives into the events, untold stories, and extraordinary individuals of World War II. In some episodes, we bring you firsthand accounts from veterans who served on the front lines, offering their personal experiences and unique perspectives on the realities of war. We also sit down with acclaimed authors who have dedicated their careers to uncovering hidden narratives and shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the conflict. But we don’t stop at books and battlefield accounts—we also explore the world of WWII cinema. From d...

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WTSP #226 – From the Rooftop Oath to MCRD San Diego: Dennis Heads to the Marine Corps Educators Workshop
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What's the Scuttlebutt Podcast – Episode 226

This week on What's the Scuttlebutt, Don and Dennis discuss how a simple idea that began with the creation of the Rooftop Oath event unexpectedly opened the door to an incredible opportunity for Dennis.

Dennis shares the story of being selected to attend the United States Marine Corps Educators Workshop, an immersive week-long program hosted at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Designed for educators, community leaders, coaches, counselors, and other influential professionals, the workshop provides participants with a...


D-Day Special | Honoring the Greatest Generation P1
06/06/2026

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On this special D-Day episode of What's The Scuttlebutt Podcast, we pause to commemorate one of the most significant moments in modern history and honor the men and women who helped secure freedom during World War II.

To mark this important anniversary, we're taking a step back in time and revisiting powerful moments from our conversations with two remarkable WWII veterans: D-Day veteran Papa Jake Larson and Keith Anderson, a veteran of the legendary 8th Bomb Group.

Through their own words, these heroes share firsthand...


The Ramblings of a WWII Bomber Pilot ( Re-Deployed Episode)
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05/17/2026

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This week, we are joined by documentarians Frank Allen and Austin Rich as they take us on an incredible journey into the life and legacy of WWII bomber pilot Arthur Allen, the author of The Ramblings of a Bomber Pilot. We dive deep into Arthur Allen’s wartime contributions, his experiences as a bomber pilot, and how his vivid memoir became the foundation for their latest documentary. Frank and Austin share the unexpected twists that arose during the making of The Ramblings of a Bomber Pilot, including how they uncovered stories that went be...


Episode 225: From Oklahoma to the Pacific — A WWII Radioman’s Story : Morris Neighbors
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05/03/2026

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Episode 225 of What’s the Scuttlebutt Podcast brings you a powerful and deeply personal conversation as Don and Dennis sit down with  Radarman 3rd Class Morris Neighbors, a World War II veteran who served aboard the USS Leutze.

In this unforgettable interview, Morris shares his journey growing up in Oklahoma, the path that led him to enlist in the United States Navy, and what life was really like serving at sea during one of history’s most pivotal conflicts. From intense combat missions to the day-to-day realities of being a radioman, his s...


April Fools to Bloodshed: The Battle of Okinawa | Scuttlebutt Podcast
04/05/2026

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Podcast Episode 224

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Episode 223 – Rooftop Oath 2026 (Part 2): Behind the Event
03/22/2026

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Podcast Episode 223

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From Weslaco to the Rooftop: The Oath That Honored a Generation
03/01/2026

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Podcast Episode 208

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The Iron Graves of Saipan – Dan King on the Japanese 9th Tank Regiment
02/09/2026

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War Movies, WWII Mail, Naval Ship Names, and a Big 2026 Kickoff
01/18/2026

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“Conservators of the Greatest Generation: The Journey Begins”
11/19/2025

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Podcast Episode 220

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Episode 219 – Laura Tohe: Code Talkers, Poetry, and the Power of Story
10/28/2025

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“Free France’s Forgotten General: The Epic of Louis Dio”
10/06/2025

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Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island with John Bruning
09/06/2025

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Podcast Episode 217

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Judith Avila & Latham Nez on the Navajo Code Talkers
08/20/2025

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Podcast Episode 216

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Chronicling Combat: Sandra McGee on WWII Amphibious Forces
08/05/2025

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Podcast Episode 215

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Remembering Jake Larson
07/22/2025

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Podcast Episode 214

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Behind the Scenes of Band of Brothers and More — A Conversation with Producer Kirk Saduski
07/15/2025

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Podcast Episode 213

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Fourth of July Reflections, Wartime Realities, and Battles Around July 3rd
07/07/2025

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Podcast Episode 213

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Forging Naval Leaders: Craig Symonds on WWII and Annapolis
06/21/2025

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Podcast Episode 211

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"Carrying the Torch: Stepping Up for History and Community"
06/01/2025

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Podcast Episode 210

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“Frogmen, Firepower & a Patreon Giveaway”
05/09/2025

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Podcast Episode EP-209

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"The Weslaco Eight: A Snapshot in Time with Andrew Booher"
04/19/2025

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Podcast Episode 2008

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"Rangers, Resistance, and 'The Houdini Club': A Conversation with Mir Bahmanyar"
04/04/2025

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Podcast Episode EP-207

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Episode 206 - Unlocking Your Family’s WWII History with Zach Morris
03/15/2025

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Episode 205: Dr. Roger Newman on *Boys*, Brotherhood, and the Battle for Hill 314
02/27/2025

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The Battle of Iwo Jima, Honoring K9 Duke, & Another Patreon Giveaway
02/13/2025

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Podcast Episode 204

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The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
01/29/2025

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Podcast Episode 203

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Unseen WWII Photos, Book Picks, and HBO's When Trumpets Fade - Re-Deployment Part 94
01/23/2025

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Podcast Episode 94

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Kicking Off Year 7 with Henry Sledge: Unveiling *The Old Breed* Complete Story
01/07/2025

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Podcast Episode 202

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"Episode 200: WWII Stories and Historical Fiction with Robert B. O'Connor"
12/12/2024

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**"Thanksgiving Tales, Model Building Evolution, and a Catch-22 Debate"**
12/10/2024

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Podcast Episode 199

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**"Thanksgiving on the Frontlines: A WWII Reflection with Kevin Muir Crane"**
11/30/2024

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"The Forbidden Garden: Survival, Sacrifice, and the Botanists of Besieged Leningrad"
11/13/2024

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Podcast Episode 198

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VKE 2024 Insights, Creative Reenactment Ideas, and New Gear!
11/07/2024

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Podcast Episode 197

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EP-197: The Ramblings of a WWII Bomber Pilot
10/24/2024

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Podcast Episode 197

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"From Court Martial to Naval Cross: Roger Gray's Journey to Uncover His Grandfather's WWII Legacy"
10/15/2024

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Podcast Episode 196

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WTSPREDPLY-166-Colin-Heaton
10/08/2024

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Podcast Episode REDPLY 166

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WTSPWWII-EP-195-DaleDye
09/22/2024

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Podcast Episode 195

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Episode 194: Generation Blaming & October Giveaway
09/15/2024

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WTSP-EP-193- Gerald Cowboy Caballero
08/27/2024

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Podcast Episode EP-193

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