Episodes
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
WWI & the African American Community. Ep.#108
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Highlights: WWI & the African American Community.
Host: Theo Mayer
The Effect of WWI on the African American Community - Dr. Jennifer Keene | @02:05
The Dynamics of the Paris Peace Negotiations - Mike Shuster | @10:10
First into Germany: Sgt. Roy Holtz Part 4 - Host | @14:30
(Courtesy of Robert Laplander)
The Story of Nurse Sarah Sand - Dr. Edward Lengel | @22:30
The Elements of the WWI Memorial Park - Dr. Libby O’Connell | @27:50
A Teacher on Teaching WWI - Michael Sandstrom | @36:50
“Speaking WWI”: Airport - Host | @45:45
“Articles & Posts”: Weekly Dispatch - Host | @48:00
Read the rest of this entry »Saturday Jan 26, 2019
New Nations, New World. Ep. #107
Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Highlights: New Nations, New World.
Episode #107
Host: Theo Mayer
- The News 100 Year Ago in the Official Bulletin - Host | @02:05
- Tempestuous Voyage Home - Dr. Edward Lengel | @15:55
- A Seat At The Table: Yugoslavia - Host | @19:25
- Communist Revolution in Germany - Mike Shuster | @22:40
- First into German: Sgt. Roy Holtz - Host | @26:40
(Courtesy of Robert Laplander) - The Next Step for the Sculpture - Sabin Howard | @34:10
- National History Day WWI Education - Cathy Gorn | @41:45
- Speaking WWI: Cup ‘O Joe - Host | @49:45
- Hello Girls Musical Cast Album - Host | @51:35
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Welcome Home it’s Prohibition! Ep. #106
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Highlights: Welcome Home, it’s Prohibition!
Episode #106
Host: Theo Mayer
- The Headlines 100 Years Ago - Host | @02:00
- The 308th Regiment’s Journey Home - Dr. Edward Lengel | @12:00
- Wilson Goes to Rome - Mike Shuster | @19:10
- First Into Germany: SGT Roy Holtz - And he did it on a Harley - Host | @23:15
(Courtesy of author Robert Laplander) - A Century in the Making: The Winning Team Part 2 - Joe Weishaar & Sabin Howard | @30:50
- Introducing Phil Mazzara - Host | @40:00
- The Story of a Memorial Hunter - Bob Shay | @42:30
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Looking ahead at 1919! Ep. #105
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Highlights: Looking ahead at 1919!
Episode #105
Host: Theo Mayer
- 1919 Overview Roundtable - Dr. Edward Lengel, Katherine Akey, Host | @02:00
- Wilson’s Great Challenge - Mike Shuster | @17:40
- First into Germany: SGT Roy Holtz - And he did it on a Harley - Host | @22:00
(Courtesy of author Robert Laplander) - A Century in the Making: The Winning Team - Joe Weishaar & Sabin Howard | @29:00
- “American Indians in WWI”: New Website - Erin Fehr | @39:30
- New showings of Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” - Host | @46:40
- WWI in education: Memorializing The Fallen - Host | @49:00
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
2018 favorite Segments: Part 2 - Ep. #104
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Favorite Segments of 2018 - Part 2
Host: Theo Mayer
Last week and this week, we have a two-episode special. We have pulled together some of our favorite stories and segments from 2018!
They are presented in chronological order. Part 1 came out last week - the last week of 2018, and here is Part 2 published the first week of 2019.
This episode includes:
- June 29, Episode #78
How WWI Shaped the 20th Century with Dr. Jay Winter |@ 01:10
- July 20, Episode #81
A Two-for-One Combo…. with WWI War Tech and Speaking WWI both about photography! |@ 07:45
- August 10, Episode #84
Japan in WWI with Dr. Frederick Dickinson |@ 13:50
- In the same episode #84,
The 28th Division: Pennsylvania National Guard doughboys fight from Dr. Edward Lengel |@ 21:35 - October 5, Episode #92
The Lost Battalion - with Rob Laplander |@ 27:35 - November 2, Episode #94
Maneuverings: Both Military and Diplomatic with Mike Shuster |@ 34:20 - November 11, Episode #98
From the World War I Armistice Centennial Day Sacred Service - an excerpt:
"The Last One Down: Henry Gunther", written by Matthew Naylor, underscored with "The Unanswered Question" by Aaron Copeland performed by the World War I Centennial Orchestra and read by Dr. Libby O’Connell |@ 38:05 - December 14th, Episode #101
Three Key impacts of WWI with historian, Sir Hew Strachan |@ 42:35
Sponsors:
The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library
The Starr Foundation
Production:
Executive Producer: Dan Dayton
Producer & Host: Theo Mayer
Line Producer: Katherine Akey
Written by: Theo Mayer & Katherine Akey
Special segment hosts: Mike Shuster
Dr. Edward Lengel
Researchers: Eric Marr
JL Michaud
2018 Production interns:
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
2018 favorite Segments: Part 1 - Ep. #103
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
Saturday Dec 29, 2018
Favorite Segments of 2018 - Part 1
Episode #103
Host: Theo Mayer
This New Year week, and next week, we have a two-episode special for you.
We have pulled together some of our favorite stories and segments from 2018!
They are presented in chronological order. Part 1 comes out this week - the last week of 2018, and Part 2 will publish next week - the first week of 2019.
This episode includes:
- January 11, Episode #54
Looking ahead at 2018 & Wilson’s 14 points. |@ 01:10 - Same week, Episode #54
“A Century In The Making” with Sabin Howard |@ 05:15 - March 2, Episode #61
March 1917 preview roundtable with Dr. Edward Lengel, Katherine Akey and myself |@ 11:25 - In the same episode #61,
The fighting in Russia with Mike Shuster |@ 22:45 - March 9, Episode #63
Alvin Yorks Crisis of Conscience with Dr. Edward Lengel |@ 26:25 - April 4 Episode #66
War in The Sky - PTSD among the pilots with Mark Wilkins |@ 33:10 - May 4 Episode #70
The big influenza pandemic with Kenneth C. Davis |@ 40:05 - In the same show - Episode #70 - War in the Sky - the story of Eddie Rickenbacker |@ 47:20
Sponsors:
The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library
The Starr Foundation
Production:
Executive Producer: Dan Dayton
Producer & Host: Theo Mayer
Line Producer: Katherine Akey
Written by: Theo Mayer & Katherine Akey
Special segment hosts: Mike Shuster
Dr. Edward Lengel
Researchers: Eric Marr
JL Michaud
2018 Production interns: (list coming)
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
2018 Holiday Music Special - Ep. 102
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
2018 Holiday Music Special
Host: Theo Mayer
This is our 2018 Holiday music special. We have compiled a collection of WWI era holiday music. It includes popular Holiday music of the time including some German, French, British and Italian pieces and even a modern day rendition of I’ll be home for Christmas courtesy of the contemporary WWI musicians, Baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan.
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Dec 14, 2018
The Aftermath Part II - Ep. #101
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Highlights: The Aftermath Part II
Episode #101
Host: Theo Mayer
Part II of a special 2-part series examining the immediate aftermath of the Armistice signing.
- Preview of coming attractions - Host | @00:35
- Gold Star Mothers - Candy Martin | @02:45
- American Battle Monuments Commission - Mike Knapp | @10:35
- Three Key impacts of WWI - Sir Hew Strachan | @18:00
- The Cost of a Seat at the Table - Mike Shuster | @24:55
- The effect of WWI on the United States - Professor Michael Carew | @28:55
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
The Aftermath Part I - Ep. #100
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Highlights: The Aftermath Part I
Host: Theo Mayer
Part I of a special 2-part series examining the immediate aftermath of the Armistice signing.
- Preview of coming attractions - Host | @00:25
- The immediate aftermath - Mike Shuster | @04:15
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Dr. Glyn Prysor and Peter Francis | @07:50
- War, wounds, pain and fear - Professor Joanna Burke | @18:00
- Coming Home - Jonathan Casey | @26:40
- Hello Girls the Musical - Cara Reichel and Peter Mills | @33:00
- Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” - Brent Burge | @42:10
Saturday Nov 24, 2018
Thanksgiving Special - Episode #99
Saturday Nov 24, 2018
Saturday Nov 24, 2018
Highlights: Thanksgiving Special
Host: Theo Mayer
- What are we thankful for on this Thanksgiving? | @ 00:25
- How to help build the National WWI Memorial in Washington DC | @ 02:45
- Memorial Sculptor Sabin Howard on the sculpture design | @ 06:55
- President Wilson’s 1918 Thanksgiving Proclamation | @ 10:50
- Commission Executive Director Dan Dayton | @ 15:55
- Commission Chairman Terry Hamby | @ 17:25
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Sacred Service, Nov 11, 2018: Ep. #98
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Special: Sacred Service
World War I Armistice Centennial,
November 11, 2018
Episode #98
Host: Theo Mayer
This special episode brings you the sound of World War I Armistice Day Sacred Service, a multi-denominational service honoring the Centennial of the WWI Armistice, from the WWI Centennial Commission in partnership with Washington National Cathedral.
View the video at:
Download the Service program (a keepsake in its own right) at:
Sponsors:
The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library
The Starr Foundation
Production:
Producer & Host: Theo Mayer
Line Producer: Katherine Akey
Monday Nov 12, 2018
The Run-up to the Armistice. Ep. #97
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Highlights: The Run-up to the Armistice
Host: Theo Mayer
- 100 Years Ago… The Run-up to the Armistice - Host | @02:10
- Was America crucial to winning the war? - Prof. Geoffrey Wawro | @09:10
- A reading of the Armistice - Host | @18:50
- The 369th Experience - performance | @39:05
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
November 1918 Overview: Episode #96
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
Highlights: November 1918 Overview
Host: Theo Mayer
- Preview of podcast over the coming weeks | @00:20
- November 1918 Overview - Dr. Edward Lengel, Katherine Akey, Theo Mayer | @02:40
- Maneuvering both military and diplomatic - Mike Shuster | @18:15
- WWI WarTech: The Wristwatch - Host | @21:55
- Commission News: The coming week of commemoration - Host | @24:30
- Arlington County WWI Commemoration Task Force - Dr. Allison Finkelstein | @26:00
- No Armistice from the flu - David Pietrusza | @34:45
- 100 Cities / 100 Memorials’ effect on Arizona - Neil Urban | @42:30
- Speaking WWI: Foxhole - Host | @49:05
- The Buzz: Social Media selections - Katherine Akey | @50:35
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Preparing for Peace & War: Episode #95
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Highlights: Preparing for Peace & War
Host: Theo Mayer
- Preparing for Peace & War - Host | @01:50
- The fighting and plans continue - Mike Shuster | @08:40
- America Emerges: Brig. Gen. Hunter Liggett - Dr. Edward Lengel | @12:35
- Live Streaming Armistice events - Host | @19:30
- Events around the nation - Host | @21:35
- Pvt. Roy W. Hamm Tribute Train - Ted Lemen | @23:15
- “Hello Girl” Grace Banker - Carolyn Timbie | @28:40
- Century of Sound - James Errington | @36:05
- Speaking WWI: Nothing to write home about - Host | @44:25
- WWI WarTech: Flexing the new arsenal - Host | @45:35
- Articles & Posts: The Dispatch - Host | @47:35
- The Buzz: Social Media Posts - Katherine Akey | @52:05
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Liberation in Belgium: Ep. #94
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Highlights: Liberation in Belgium
Host: Theo Mayer
- Preface: Bells of Peace - Host | @00:20
- 100 Years Ago: Liberation in Belgium & refugees return - Host | @03:50
- Insight into Germany - Mike Shuster | @08:45
- America Emerges: 29th Division in the Valley of Death - Dr. Edward Lengel | @13:20
- Commission News: Some upcoming events profiled - Host | @19:45
- Belgian musicians in Nashville - Maestro Rik Ghesquiere | @24:10
- Historian Corner: CMH & WWI, Part II - Dr. Brian Neumann | @31:10
- More about pigeons: Revered & Reviled! - Andrew Blechman | @38:30
- WWI WarTech: Seeing eye dogs - Host | @45:55
- WWI Memorial in Dublin GA - Scott Thompson, Keith Smith & Buddy Adams | @49:00
- Speaking WWI: Devil Dogs - Host | @56:15
- Articles & Posts: Dispatch Newsletter | @58:10
- Buzz: The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @60:00
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
Sgt. Alvin York: Episode #93
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
Highlights: Sgt. Alvin York
Host: Theo Mayer
- Peace Explored & Rejected - Host | @01:55
- Atrocities in Syria - Mike Shuster | @08:55
- America Emerges: Sgt. Alvin York - Dr. Edward Lengel | @13:35
- Commission News: The ACE schedule is published - Host | @21:20
- Events: NY Transit Museum WWI Day - Kevin Fitzpatrick & Polly DesJarlais | @23:40
- Remembering Veterans: Charles Edward Dilkes - Dr. Virginia Dilkes | @31:10
- Speaking WWI: Teddy Bear Suit - Host | @38:25
- Historian’s Corner: Baseball in WWI - Jim Leeke | @41:40
- 100C/100M: Springdale PA - Mayor Jo Bertoline & Patrick Murray | @48:10
- Articles & Posts - Host | @55:10
- Buzz: The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @58:20
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
October 1918 Overview: Ep.#92
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Highlights: October 1918 Overview
Host: Theo Mayer
- October 1918 Overview Roundtable - Dr.Edward Lengel & Katherine Akey | @03:55
- Historians Corner: Lost Battalion - Ron Laplander | @20:00
- Shifting sands and hard fighting - Mike Shuster | @26:40
- Commission News: Honor & Remember in Chicago - Host | @31:24
- Commission News: Bells of Peace update - Host | @32:15
- State Profile: Georgia - Dr. Tom Jackson | @33:40
- Remembering Veterans: Story of John Foster - Mark Foster | @41:10
- US Army CMH WWI Website - Dr. Erik Villard | @47:20
- Spotlight On The Media 1: Dr. Edward Lengel | @52:40
- Spotlight On The Media 2: Lost Battalion Documentary - Mark Fastoso & John King | @55:20
- WWI War Tech: Pigeons - Host | @60:00
- Articles & Posts: Weekly Dispatch - Host | @65:05
- The Buzz: Selections from Social Media - Katherine Akey | @67:45
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive Begins. Ep.#91
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Highlights
- Wilson flips position on Women’s Suffrage | @01:55
- The first day at the Meuse - Michael Shuster | @08:55
- First person accounts from the 91st Wild West Division - Dr. Edward Lengel | @13:25
- Archiving the Centennial for posterity | @20:30
- Bells of Peace at St. Mary’s in Burlington, NJ | @23:10
- The Bells of Peace APP is now available for download | @24:15
- Tennessee in WWI - Michael Birdwell | @25:30
- The story of Erwin Bleckley - Lt.-Col Doug Jacobs (Ret.) | @31:20
- New book “Thunder in the Argonne” - Col. Douglas Mastriano (Ret.) | @37:55
- Speaking & WWI War Tech mashup: Dog Tags | @44:30
- Articles and Posts - Highlights from the Dispatch Newsletter | @48:15
- The Buzz - The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @51:00
Saturday Sep 22, 2018
Financing War & Going Dry: Ep. #90
Saturday Sep 22, 2018
Saturday Sep 22, 2018
Highlights: Financing War & Going Dry
- Activities on the many fronts - Mike Shuster | @04:20
- Meuse-Argonne opening days - Dr. Edward Lengel | @08:25
- Financing War & going dry | @15:20
- Farewell to David Shuey | @22:00
- Update on Armistice Centennial Events in DC | @23:35
- Kentucky in WWI: Filson Historical Society - Jana Meyer & Jim Pritchard | @24:55
- Utah in WWI: Utah WWI Centennial Commission - Valerie Jacobson | @31:35
- Spotlight on the Media: Documentary on German Air Service - John Heinsen | @37:40
- WWI WarTech: Blood transfusions | @44:45
- Speaking WWI: Cooties (reprise) | @47:35
- Dispatch Highlights | @49:10
- Buzz - The centennial in social media - Katherine Akey | @51:50
Sunday Sep 16, 2018
The Saint Mihiel Offensive: Ep. #89
Sunday Sep 16, 2018
Sunday Sep 16, 2018
Highlights: Saint Mihiel Offensive
- Episode Setup | @02:50
- Saint Mihiel Overview - Mike Shuster | @03:50
- Military Stories: Saint Mihiel - Dr. Edward Lengel | @07:25
- War in the Sky: Saint Mihiel | @13:05
- On the homefront: Headlines in the news | @15:35
- Commission News: Bullet updates | @19:25
- International events update - Dr. Monique Seefried | @24:35
- Alabamians in WWI - Nimrod Frazier | @30:25
- 100 Cities / 100 Memorials: Jacksonville, FL - Michele Luthin & Percy Rosenbloom | @36:10
- WWI WarTech: The tank | @44:15
- Articles & Posts: Dispatch highlights | @49:25
- Centennial Social Media selections - Katherine Akey | @52:10