World War II Daily Podcast

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The World War II Daily Podcast takes you beyond the textbooks to uncover the hidden stories of the Second World War. Hosted by Pietro Deserti, a Brazilian, grandson of an Italian WWII veteran, and Samuel de Korte, a Dutch WWII writer, this podcast features rare narratives and experiences that often go unnoticed. Each episode includes not only interviews with historians, collectors, and writers from various backgrounds but also episodes with exclusive stories from the war time, shedding light on the complexities of the event and its enduring legacy. Join us to discover much more about WW2!

  1. 12/18/2025

    Episode 21 - Bianca Fiori: Holocaust Memory Beyond Europe. (São Paulo Holocaust Memorial)

    In Episode 21 of The World War II Daily Podcast, we are joined by Bianca Fiori, a Brazilian educator and historian whose work brings Holocaust memory into a space that is vital, necessary, and too often overlooked.Bianca was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, and holds degrees in Pedagogy and History, with postgraduate studies in Afro-Brazilian Culture and History, as well as an MBA in Museology, Curatorship, and Exhibition Management. For more than twelve years, she has dedicated herself to studying the Holocaust, and for the past three and a half years she has worked as an educator at the Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo, guiding school groups through one of the most important sites of remembrance in Latin America. In this episode, we deliberately move beyond the traditional centers of Holocaust discourse — Europe, the United States, and Israel — to explore how memory, education, and responsibility take shape in Brazil. Together with Bianca, we discuss why a Holocaust memorial matters in a Latin American country, how these histories resonate far beyond their geographic origins, and what it means to teach the Holocaust to new generations in a Brazilian context. This conversation offers fresh perspectives on global remembrance, the role of education in preserving historical truth, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust across borders. As this is our final episode of 2025, we want to thank every listener for being part of another year of The World War II Daily. Your support, engagement, and commitment to historical reflection make this project possible. We wish you all a peaceful holiday season and look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.Follow and support us!  The World War II Daily - https://www.instagram.com/worldwarii_daily?igsh=NjRmZTZ1c3pzYW9u Samuel de Korte - https://www.instagram.com/samuel.dekorte?igsh=MXZoOGtsdzJhZTV3Yw== Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo — Official Website: https://www.memorialdoholocausto.org.br/ Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memorialdoholocausto?igsh=aWlweXd4NmF6cm11 See you next year!  Pietro DesertiThe World War II Daily Podcast

    29 min
  2. 06/30/2025

    Episode 17 - The Myth of “Clean Hands” in War Games – with Dr. Beorn and Kaluven The British

    In this episode, we bring together two guests from strikingly different worlds to dive deep into the uncomfortable questions around morality in war gaming.Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn – academic, U.S. Army veteran, Holocaust scholar, author of Marching into Darkness and The Holocaust in Eastern Europe (coming soon from Cambridge University Press), and host of the podcast The Holocaust History Podcast – joins us to examine how history and ethics intersect in interactive media.Alongside him is Kaluven – gamer, YouTuber, and passionate RTS player known for his video tackling the messy reality of playing the “baddies” in historical strategy games. His recent video sparked our entire debate: what does it mean to choose the side of the aggressor, and do games sanitize moral choices?This is one of our most challenging and thoughtful conversations yet – and one that will resonate with historians, gamers, and anyone grappling with how we remember (and play with) the past. Follow us on Instagram: @worldwarii_daily @samuel.dekorte Check out Kaluven’s channel and consider subscribing to support gaming with real depth. Kaluven on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kaluventhebritish?si=2tvx2IMjfVRF-TQV Discover Dr. Beorn’s work. The Holocaust in Eastern Europe: https://a.co/d/fTHhzS3  The Holocaust History Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/32b7u94Wj36ucQHmzhm40K?si=e3QDoHuwQzCMMq36P2e19g  > Support us on Patreon for just $5/month and help us push real history forward: www.patreon.com/user?u=56181043&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator  Can’t donate? Subscribing is free—and helps a lot!

    1h 38m
  3. 06/02/2025

    Episode 16 – Zach Dunn: Global Veterans Stories

    In this episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dunn, a 25-year-old Canadian filmmaker and founder of Global Veterans Stories. Inspired by the experiences of his grandfather who served in WWII, Zach has made it his mission to record and preserve the stories of veterans before they are lost to time. Since 2021, Zach has interviewed 85 veterans from 12 different countries, covering World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Through video interviews and mini-documentaries, he shares these powerful accounts with schools across Canada and on social media, ensuring future generations can learn from those who served. His oldest interviewee? A WWII veteran who just turned 110. Zach shares the moving stories behind the project, his travels, and what it means to connect with the last living witnesses of the 20th century’s most defining conflicts. If you know a veteran who might want to be interviewed—wherever they are in the world—Zach is always looking to continue the mission. 📧 Contact Zach: zachary.dunn47@gmail.com 🌍 Support or learn more: https://www.rememberingcanadasveterans.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8V_fFKALw65aPDC7UWJ0qg 🎧 Listen to The World War II Daily Podcast on: Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and more! 📷 Follow us on Instagram: @worldwarii_daily @samuel.dekorte Support the Podcast If you enjoy the show and believe in our mission to preserve the stories of the past, consider supporting us on Patreon: 🔗 patreon.com/user?u=56181043 Every member will have their name featured in each episode—it's simple, but it’s our way of thanking you and recognizing your role in this shared effort to keep history alive. Join us in honoring the legacy of those who lived through one of the most important events in history. Thank you for standing with us.

    55 min
  4. 05/08/2025

    Episode 15 – VE Day 80th Anniversary Special: WW2 Veteran: Ted R. Britton Jr.

    In honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, The World War II Daily Podcast presents a landmark episode featuring our first interview with a World War II veteran. Our guest is Ambassador Theodore R. Britton Jr., one of the pioneering African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Drafted in 1943, he trained at the segregated Montford Point facility in North Carolina, becoming part of the historic cohort known as the Montford Point Marines. During the war, he served in the Pacific Theater, maintaining the muster roll for his unit. After his military service, Britton pursued a career in banking and later entered public service. In 1974, President Gerald Ford appointed him as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and Grenada, making him one of the first African American ambassadors. In this episode, Ambassador Britton shares his experiences breaking racial barriers in the military and his reflections about his life—from the battlefields of World War II to international diplomacy. 🎧 Listen to The World War II Daily Podcaston all platforms! Follow us on Instagram for more updates and daily WW2 content: @worldwarii_daily @samuel.dekorte 💡 We're always looking to grow and bring even morehistory to life—so if you or your company would like to support the podcast, we're currently open to sponsorships. Get in touch to learn more! Email: wwiidailypodcast@gmail.com #WWIIHistory#WorldWarTwo #Veterans #Victory #VEDay #podcast #ww2Veteran #blackamerican #SupportOurVeterans

    1h 53m

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The World War II Daily Podcast takes you beyond the textbooks to uncover the hidden stories of the Second World War. Hosted by Pietro Deserti, a Brazilian, grandson of an Italian WWII veteran, and Samuel de Korte, a Dutch WWII writer, this podcast features rare narratives and experiences that often go unnoticed. Each episode includes not only interviews with historians, collectors, and writers from various backgrounds but also episodes with exclusive stories from the war time, shedding light on the complexities of the event and its enduring legacy. Join us to discover much more about WW2!