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The Silver King's War Michael G. Sievers
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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"The Silver King's War" is a podcast series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men, Serviceman and Who Is Della) based on true events about a young man, Stanley Silverfield, who joins the United States Army Air Corps to serve his country as a Martin Marauder B-26 Bombardier flying in the 9th Air Force. Stanley wrote letters to his family throughout World War II from January 1943 to October 1945. An exploration of his war letters, “Dearest Ones,” follows the four plays. The series concludes with a trilogy of plays, "The Silverfields of Northbrook," which follows the family's 1950s suburban life. Stanley, born in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 23, 1923, died on October 15, 1990, in Rockford, Illinois. He was 67. The Silver King is my dad. Please enjoy and share The Silver King's War.
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The Silver King's War Conclusion
This bonus episode is the conclusion of The Silver King's War podcast series. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War, talks about his family's history and twelve years of research & writing to build the podcast. Throughout the series listeners asked about Stanley's life after his Second World War. This episode explains aspects of the complex answers about the life & times of Stanley, Shirley, Cindy & Michael, who began as The Silverfields of Chicago and finished as The Sievers of Rockford.
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Rockford
This episode is scene five of The Sievers, the third play in The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. It's summer 1960 on Gregg Road. During a spectacular & busy season of Glencoe Beach visits and little league games, Stanley & Shirley share difficult, important news with Michael & Cindy. The family is leaving Northbrook for Rockford, Illinois, as Stanley explains his big sales promotion. the Silverfields will become the Sievers on October 7, 1960. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, narrates his family's history in the 1950s.
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Stanley Silverfield: The Silver King
As The Silverfields of Northbrook and the entire podcast series reaches its conclusion later this month, this bonus episode offers a brief, final review of Stanley Silverfield's life as the Silver King during his Second World War. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War reviews his father's story arc as an admiring, humble son with the Silver King's writing code.
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Winter Wonders
This episode is scene four in The Sievers, the third play in The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. It's early winter 1960 on Gregg Road. A heavy snow storm has hit the cul-de-sac as Stanley prepares to make sales calls. First, however, he calls Northbrook's city hall to have a public works crew clear the snow from the driveway's edge. Cindy's building a snowman in the front yard. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, talks about his family's life in the 1950s, a recent reunion with his Wisconsin Badger college roomies, and a trip to Madison with Roger Sharpe, where he, Joe Weigler and Michael met as 1966 freshman playing pinball in the State Street bars.
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The Standard Club
This episode is the third scene in The Sievers, the final play in The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. It's early June, 1959. Michael Silverfield visits Chicago and joins his uncle, Norman Gordon and almost-cousin Scott Fleischman, for a memorable Friday night Standard Club Father & Son event, including a White Sox game against the Bronx Bombers, the New York Yankees, at Comiskey Park on the city's south side. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War, reviews his family's years in the Chicago suburbs.
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Little League
This episode is the second scene in The Sievers, the third play in The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. Michael Silverfield played five seasons in the Northbrook Little League: two in the minors, three in the big time. His pitching hero was Sandy Koufax, a Jewish lefty with a lethal fastball. The April 13, 1964, Sports Illustrated baseball issue cover, a painting of Sandy Koufax, hangs in the Sievers' 2023 Portland, Oregon apartment. Michael G. Sievers, the left-handed writer, producer and creator of The Silver King's War reviews the family's life from 1955 to 1960 in the Chicago suburbs.
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Customer Reviews
The Silver King’s War
Like the new “Masters of the Air” Apple TV and podcast series, this complete, wonderful, intimate series includes three compelling years that follow the fascinating, personal story about a son of Birmingham, Alabama, who went to war and became a man as a WWII Army Air Corps B-26 Bombardier. The podcast finishes with warm family stories in a post-war conclusion through a trilogy of plays, “The Silverfields of Northbrook.” “The Silver King’s War” podcast comes to life to match the 100th Bomb Group.
Looking forward to the next episode
I love this podcast. A great window into the life of a young airman during WWII.
Good podcast, easy to listen to and great way to learn about life during WWII.
A Rich Mine of WWII History
A captivating journey through World War II history continues for this history buff and former teacher. "The Silverking's War" is a must-listen podcast. It entertains and educates with firsthand accounts of a B-26 Marauder bombardier while weaving in rich contextual information from around the world during the war. With its impeccable storytelling and extensive research, one of its standout features is its deeply personal perspective. By delving into the experiences of the Silverking, a B-26 Marauder bombardier, the podcast allows listeners to witness the war through the eyes of someone who was there. The raw emotions and vivid descriptions make every episode feel like stepping back in time. While the primary focus is on the bombardier's experiences, the podcast also provides a broader understanding of World War II's global scale and impact. The production quality of "The Silverking's War" is outstanding. The attention to detail immerses you in the intense atmosphere of the personal and emotional impact of Silverking’s accounts, especially the his frustration of mail delivery and home communication. The depth of research is evident in every episode especially appealing to novice history enthusiasts, seasoned experts, and civic-minded people.