Someone Talked!

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Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial. Join host by Dr. John C. McManus as we explore all the secrets of the Second World War.

12/22/2025

BONUS EPISODE: Alamo in the Ardennes with Dr. John C. McManus

In this bonus episode, Dr. John C. McManus presents "Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible." This presentation was recorded live at the 6th annual World War II Conference in the Richmond, Virginia area on November 8, 2025. Special thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America’s History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

58 min
12/17/2025

D-Day Landing Craft with Andrew Whitmarsh

Call them "ugly and unorthodox," but Allied landing craft were there to win a war, not a beauty pageant. We explore their design, production, and use on all five D-Day beaches with curator and author Andrew Whitmarsh. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

58 min
12/03/2025

Back Into Focus with Chuck Herrick

A look at Robert Capa's D-Day photos through the critical eye of historian and photographic analyst Chuck Herrick. Watch this episode. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

55 min
11/19/2025

World War 2 Live with McManus and Hymel

Our co-hosts attempt to "stump the chumps," as host John C. McManus and guest Kevin Hymel discuss their new interactive podcast. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

59 min
11/05/2025

Four Hours of Fury with James Fenelon

We pack Four Hours of Fury into one with James Fenelon. The paratrooper turned author shares the untold story of World War II's largest airborne invasion, one that dropped 17,000 Allied paratroopers deep into Nazi Germany. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

57 min
10/15/2025

Burden of Command Part 2 with Luke Hughes

This episosde is even better with video! Check it out on our YouTube channel @NationalDDayMemorial https://www.dday.org/digital-library/burden-of-command-with-luke-hughes/ It's game on as we continue our conversation with Luke Hughes, creator of Burden of Command, the role-playing game inspired by host John C. McManus' American Courage, American Carnage. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

58 min
10/01/2025

Burden of Command Part 1 with Luke Hughes

This episosde is even better with video! Check it out on our YouTube channel @NationalDDayMemorial https://www.dday.org/digital-library/burden-of-command-with-luke-hughes/ Do you have what it takes to lead? You're a company Captain in the tactical leadership role-playing game Burden of Command, based on host John C. McManus' book American Courage, American Carnage. Game designer Luke Hughes joins the podcast. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

57 min
09/17/2025

From Return of the Dead to the DPAA Host Discussion

During WWII, the U.S. government declared, “final disposition of our soldiers’ remains, in accordance with the wishes of their loved ones, is an inherent obligation of the Government as the final gesture of a grateful country to those who paid the supreme sacrifice.” In this episode, our hosts discuss the keeping of that promise, from the war-era “Return of the Dead Program” to the efforts that continue to bring home our fallen more than 80 years later Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

57 min

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In World War II, the warnings were everywhere: the enemy is listening! Now, it’s your turn to eavesdrop. Dr. John C. McManus, military historian, university professor, and host of the National D-Day Memorial’s “Someone Talked” podcast. On “Someone Talked”, leading experts will spill all the secrets of the Second World War and the momentous events that continue to shape our world today. Join the conversation with “Someone Talked” the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org. Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org.

04/04/2022

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Fantastic World War II Podcast

04/23/2023

BoilermakerDave

A wonderful podcast featuring great historians with insightful perspectives. I really enjoy the varied historians and their thoughts on their subjects. Highly recommend listening to this podcast.
Wonderful Podcast

05/25/2022

rdsnyder21

Have enjoyed this podcast as a member of 29th Division Association it has hit home. Love Episode with Joe Balkoski.
Great podcast! Off to a fascinating start!

04/13/2022

DuskWinters

Very interesting! Dr McManus paints a very vivid picture of some amazing people and their experiences. Looking forward to more episodes!

Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial. Join host by Dr. John C. McManus as we explore all the secrets of the Second World War.