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The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP38 – Easy Company: Separating Myth from Reality…AgainSend us a textIt happens more often than most fans of Band of Brothers would like. YouTube channels and podcasts pop up with poorly contextualized, subpar content designed as clickbait. It’s frustrating for both real historians and genuine fans of the book and miniseries. In this episode, Joe works through a number of sensationalized Easy Company-related topics in order to separate the wheat from the chaff, and bring the truth about Band of Brothers’ topics that seem to attract these less-than-stellar content creators like moths to a flame. If you'd like to become a Pat...2025-06-2053 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP37 – Trip Report: The Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force & The UDT/Navy SEAL MuseumSend us a textI was able to bookend visits to the Museum of the Mighty 8th and the UDT/Navy SEAL Museum during a recent vacation. I had previously visited the Mighty 8th, but had never done so with the the SEAL Museum. Both are high quality with wonderful displays related to World War II. Masters of the Air has kickstarted the popularity and pending expansion of the Mighty 8th, and the Naval Combat Demolition Units of WWII have their genesis at Fort Pierce where the museum is located. Stop by for a listen (or watch...2025-06-1824 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP36.5 - A D-Day Anniversary TributeSend us a textStop by the pod for a quick tribute to the D-Day warriors on this 81st Anniversary of the attack on “Fortress Europe.” In this episode Joe reads a tribute to the men of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment describing their wait to launch Operation Overlord. He discusses their activities as well as their equipment loads, wrapping it up with a paratrooper’s account of landing in Normandy, and Ernie Pyle’s observations while taking a post-D-Day walk along Omaha Beach. This episode is short but powerful! If you'd like to become a Patreon...2025-06-0608 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP36 - In The Sausages - Preparing to Embark the D-Day Assault ForceSend us a textEpisode 36 of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast drops today! A lot of time is given to D-Day…in the press, on TV shows, on pods…you name it. But far less time is spent examining what happened during the run up to that momentous day. Join Joe as he discusses the accounts of numerous Allied veterans…those of the UK and Canada, and the US, to include the 1st, 4th, and 29th Divisons, along with the 82nd and 101st Airborne. He’ll share their experiences, told in their own words, about how...2025-06-0458 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP35 – Edgar Prichard, the OSS, and the Fredericksburg ConnectionSend us a textHave you ever wondered what the connection might be between World War II and your hometown? Join Joe as he looks at his hometown of Fredericksburg’s role during the war and how it served as a training ground for operative trainees of the fledgling Office of Strategic Services. How did the OSS Chief, Bill Donovan’s operational philosophy shape the organization? Where did the operatives train and who were the trainers? Check in to find out all about it! If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "W...2025-05-2128 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP34 – Revisiting Ravenoville, and Some Wilmington, NC ThoughtsSend us a textJoin Joe as he revisits EP21 in light of new information provided by the daughter of Bob Cahoon, a C/502 veteran of the fighting in and around Ravenoville on D-Day. He also discusses his personal correspondence and time spent with A Company, 506th PIR veterans, related to Ravenoville. In addition, Joe looks back at a recent trip to Wilmington, North Carolina, and a couple of World War II touchpoints related to the city. If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out h...2025-05-1418 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP33 – The D-Day Odyssey of the Hitztaler Brothers w/ Adam BerrySend us a textTwo brothers from Wisconsin, separated by geography and service. William and Anthony Hitztaler would meet once before D-Day and never see each other again. Join Adam Berry and I as we discuss what happened with each brother on D-Day and how fate destined that they would end up so close to each other, but it would end with tragic consequences for one of them. You can check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you like the pod, please hit like, subscribe and share!2025-05-0754 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP32 – Black Dragon: Fox Company, 23rd Marines and Iwo Jima, w/Steven McCloudSend us a text“2-F’23” as the Fox Company veterans used to describe themselves, fought at Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Join Steven McCloud and I as we discuss the formation of the Company, and trace its actions during World War II, including its capstone performance on Iwo. Learn about the unique individuals who, ‘manned the rails’ during this time, many of which formed the backbone of the Company’s leadership cadre. Over the course of the war, Fox experienced changes in tactics, equipment and strategy. We also discussed how they adapted to all the change and used it...2025-04-231h 45The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP31 - Operation Villain: The 509th "Gingerbread Men" at TafaraouiSend us a textDuring Operation Villain, the 2nd Battalion, 509th PIR conducted the first combat parachute assault in the history of the U.S. Army in Algeria, as part of a larger action of Operation Torch. But the lead up to their jump was fraught with poor planning, a rush to deploy, and was followed up by a series of almost too-crazy-to-believe events after they made their jump. In this episode we'll examine all of it, plus a look at some unique personalities that were part of the process that led to their deployment, plus the...2025-04-091h 01The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP30 - NCDU & Gap Assault Teams on D-Day w/Dev RamsamySend us a textTwo of the most under-reported units to take part in the D-Day assaults on Omaha and Utah Beaches were the Navy Combat Demolition Units and the Gap Assault Teams. Join Dev Ramsamy and I as we discuss the weapons & equipment, composition & performance of, and, most importantly, the men that comprised these units. While the infantry units get the lion's share of the attention and glory (with good reason), success on D-Day would have been much more difficult to attain without the amazing performance of these specialized units. We hope you'll enjoy this show...2025-03-261h 25The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP29 - Robert Capa and His D-Day Photos: Separating Myth from Reality, w/Charles HerrickSend us a textWe've all seen the Capa D-Day photos. They appear like locusts every time there's an anniversary of that momentous day. The capture and hold our attention because of what we think they represent. But did you ever wonder about the circumstances in which they were taken? I mean the actual circumstances, not the ones we self-generate. Join Chuck Herrick and I was we deep dive the mythology behind Robert Capa and his D-Day photos and attempt to unravel the myth from the reality. You can check us out on YouTube at: h...2025-03-121h 30The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP28 - The Last Gasp of the Das Reich Division: Manhay & Grandmenil with Bob KoningsSend us a textDespite the swift reaction of the US Army to the German attacks during the Battle of the Bulge, some German units made good headway towards their objectives. The Das Reich Division was one of those divisions. Join me as I sit down with Bulge historian and tour guide Bob Konings to examine how units of the US 3rd Armored Division, 75th Infantry Division, and the 82nd Airborne Division finally ground down the Das Reich in and around the Belgian villages of Manhay and Grandmenil. We even spend some time discussing the fight at...2025-02-261h 26The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP27 - The First Ranger Battalion: From Creation to ArzewSend us a textThe 1st Ranger Battalion is one of the most storied units in the US Army, and it had its roots in World War II. From the stand up of "The Originals" to its training with the British Commandos, the Rangers were destined to be the spearhead of actions throughout the war. But how did it all start? Who were the key players? And how were they first blooded? This episode aims at answering those questions. You can check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf y...2025-02-1248 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP26 - The Real Story of Operation Pegasus w/Jo Hook & Edwin PopkenSend us a textJust a cracking episode. Two hours of all things Operation Pegasus (and a bunch of stuff that isn't!)...just a tour-de-force...everything you ever wanted to know about the rescue of the Red Devils that was featured in Band of Brothers Episode 5 "Crossroads," all in one place. It was more complex than shown in the miniseries. So many moving pieces, and so many times it could have gone pear-shaped. But through dedication and perseverance, the Allies made it work. This episode looks at this amazing rescue from every possible angle and...2025-01-292h 02The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP25 - "Overpaid, Over Sexed, and Over Here"Send us a textThe first US GIs landed in the UK on January 26, 1942. Join Joe as he looks into the arrival of those troops, their acclimation to being stationed on the British islands, how Allied strategy influenced their deployment, and the enduring legacy of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. You can check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you like the pod, please hit like, subscribe and share!You can listen to us on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and a...2025-01-2217 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP24 - The Savage Fighting Around Holdy on D-Day MorningSend us a textD-Day morning...so many violent clashes between groups of US paratroopers and German defenders. Holdy was no different. Join me for a deep dive on the fighting in and around the small Norman hamlet. Possessing an artillery battery not unlike Brecourt, the fighting between elements of the 502nd and 506th Parachute Infantry and German troops manning the Holdy position on D-Day was brutal and bloody. If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcast Thanks for ch...2025-01-1538 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP23 - Field Report: Touring the Battle of the BulgeSend us a textJoin Joe as he provides a field report from his Ardennes battlefield tour during the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Support the show2025-01-0144 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastQuick Hit Pod - Herbert Sobel on D-DaySend us a textThere's a lot of misinformation out there as to what Herbert Sobel did on D-Day. Join Joe as he debunks the myths! Support the show2024-12-3009 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP22 - Easy Company Q&ASend us a textJoin me as I answer a slew of viewer/listener questions about several members of Easy Company. Nothing was off the table. Portrayal in Band, peculiarities, actions during the war, and legacies. I try and cover it all. I hope you check it out, and hopefully learn something new about these men. Support the show2024-12-0432 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP21 - D-Day at Ravenoville: Let Confusion ReignSend us a textOn D-Day, Ravenoville was the nexus point of activity for several units of the 101st Airborne Division. Join Joe as he examines the D-Day drop in the area and what happened to all the units that fought there. Support the show2024-11-2059 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP20 - Chris Langlois, grandson of Eugene "Doc" RoeSend us a textTune in to hear from the grandson of the legendary medic of Easy Company, Doc Roe! Joe and Chris talk about his involvement with the Band of Brothers over the years, and his efforts to educate the younger generations on the service and sacrifice of our WWII veterans. Support the show2024-11-0647 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastUnboxing EpisodeSend us a textJoe reveals the contents of several boxes of material sent to him by Band of Brothers Executive Producer and Lead Writer Erik Jendresen. Support the show2024-10-2604 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP19 - "We'll start the war from right here!"Send us a textJoe examines the link-ups between the "Furious" 4th Infantry Division and the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions on D-Day. Assault landing echelons, resistance nests, strong points, causeways, and the push inland to locate the paratroopers. The 4th advanced off the beach fairly rapidly and made contact...but where are those small unit accounts of those link-ups? Hopefully this episode will help shed some light on them... Support the show2024-10-2356 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP18.5 - Band of Brothers Episode 5 "Crossroads" ReviewSend us a textJoin Joe as he reviews Band of Brothers Episode 5 "Crossroads" in honor of the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market-Garden. Support the show2024-10-0934 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP18 - Black Friday with Edwin PopkenSend us a textJoin Joe and Edwin Popken as they discuss Black Friday, 22 September 1944, during Operation Market-Garden. What happened and how did it effect the rest of the operation? Check in to find out!Support the show2024-09-251h 02The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP17 - Wake Island with Josh DonohueSend us a textJoin Joe and historian and history professor, Josh Donohue, as they discuss the Battle of Wake Island and it's legacy within the broader history of the Pacific Campaign in World War II. Support the show2024-09-181h 11The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP16.5 - Band of Brothers Episode 4 ReviewSend us a textJoin Joe as he reviews Band of Brothers Episode 4 "Replacements" on the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market-Garden. Support the show2024-09-1726 min
The Team HouseGrenada Rangers '83 | Joe Muccia | Ep. 296Support the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseBooks about combat are compelling. There's an inherent thirst for the stories about brave men, completing impossible tasks under the worst of conditions. Cry Havoc tells the story of how the Army Rangers emerged from the shadow of the Vietnam War, and morphed themselves into what World War II hero and former commander of US forces in Vietnam General Creighton W. Abrams called, "the finest light infantry in the world." In October of 1983, those men would conduct the first mass combat parachute drop since Vietnam and do so unde...2024-09-071h 27The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP16 - Ben Powers, the 80th AAA Bn, and "Never a Dull Moment"Send us a textEpisode 16! Join author and veteran Ben Powers and I as we talk about his newly released book, Never a Dull Moment, and the WWII service history of the 80th Airborne Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. It's a fascinating look at one of the 82nd Airborne's lesser known, but vitally important units. See you there!Support the show2024-09-041h 13The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP15 - James Daly and Proposed Airborne Operations Before Market-GardenSend us a textJames Daly joins Joe again again, this time about the post-DDay proposed Allied airborne planning in advance of Operation Market-Garden. It's a fascinating discussion that begins with our brief examination of Lewis Brereton and his assumption of command of the 1st Allied Airborne Army, and dovetails into each of the proposed operations, culminating with Operation Comet, which would eventually morph into Market-Garden. Support the show2024-08-2149 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP14 - Reenactor Guest PanelSend us a textReenactors oftentimes get a bad rap. Join Joe as he talks with a bunch of reenactors about how they got into reenacting, why they do it, and memorable stories of veterans that they met and befriended along the way. You're guaranteed to gain some new insights into why people reenact WWII. Support the show2024-08-071h 13The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP13 - Defending Normandy with Niels HenkemansSend us a textJoin Joe and Niels as they discuss Niels' new book, Defending Normandy, and German units like the 91st Luftlande Division, the 352nd Infantry Division, and the 709th Infantry Division, as they manned the Atlantic Wall and waited for Operation Overlord. Support the show2024-07-2455 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEP12 - Normandy Trip ReportSend us a textJoin Joe as he provides a trip report on his most recent guided tour across Normandy, with a special focus on Easy Company.Support the show2024-07-171h 05The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastErnie PyleSend us a textJoin us this week as Joe and Leighton talk about journalist Ernie Pyle.Support the show2024-06-2154 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastD-Day ExtravaganzaSend us a textJoin Leighton and Joe today, on the eve of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, as they discuss Easy Company and its experiences in the run up to and during the Night of Nights, and Band of Brothers Episode 2, “Day of Days”. They'll dispel a bunch of myths, unload a lot of little-known stories, and wax on about Easy Company for a monster-sized, 90-minute pod. It’s the perfect D-Day scene-setter for the fans of the book and miniseries and Operation Overlord history! Check us out on the following providers:YouTube: https...2024-06-051h 20The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastEpisode 9 - Author James DalySend us a textJoin us as we talk to historian and author James Daly about his new book "Proposed Airborne Assaults during Operation Overlord". James really dug in and discovered a lot of new information regarding these cancelled airborne ops. You'll definitely learn something new, as both Leighton and I did.Support the show2024-05-2252 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastAuthor Adam BerrySend us a textJoin Joe as he talks with historian and author Adam Berry about the 82nd Airborne Division and it's time in England prior to D-Day.Support the show2024-05-081h 00The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastAuthor of Sword Beach - Stephen FisherSend us a textJoin Joe and Leighton as the discuss Sword Beach and the D-Day fighting in that area, with archeologist, historian and author Stephen Fisher. Stephen's book, Sword Beach, will be released in late-May and it's going to be a game changer!Support the show2024-04-2456 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastToccoa and Curtis LeMaySend us a textIn this weeks episode, Joe and Leighton talk about Joe's recent trip to Camp Toccoa to document the Band of Brothers actors parachute training in prep for them jumping into Normandy in June and they also scratch the surface with Curtis LeMay and who he was as a commander during World War Two.Support the show2024-04-1046 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastCurraheeSend us a textIn this episode Joe and Leigjhton talk Damian Lewis, Dominic Cooper and discuss the first episode of Band of Brothers and the inner workings of Sobel.Support the show2024-03-261h 25The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastErik JendersenSend us a textWe have Erik Henderson joining us for this weeks episode. Erik was the supervising producer on Band of Brothers as well as writing 3 episodes. We talk about the genesis of the show, the early effort to get the project going and the impact of Band of Brothers that still exists today.Support the show2024-03-101h 00The "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastAnzioSend us a textIn this weeks episode, we catch up with Joe and Leighton who chat about the latest episodes of Masters of the Air and then delve into Anzio and what happened there in early 1944.Subscribe to us on Patreon, to get extra Podcasts and exclusive posts but using the link belowhttps://patreon.com/user?u=117437363&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkSupport the show2024-02-2547 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastMasters of the Air with Matt Mabe and Jim BlakelySend us a textIn this weeks episode, Joe and Leighton chat Masters of the Air with 100th BG historian Matt Mabe, who was also one of the historical advisors on the show, and joining him was Jim Blakely, son of Everett Blakely.Support the show2024-02-1154 min
SOFREP RadioJoe Muccia, Retired US Marine and Co-author of 'Cry Havoc!'Joe Muccia is a former US Marine and co-author of Cry Havoc! He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Combat Action Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation. He shares his friendship with the late Thomas Greer, a former special operations commander who wrote under the pen name "Dalton Fury," and how he finished Greer's manuscript after his fight with cancer. Muccia is proud to share the fighting spirit of the individual rangers who parachuted into Grenada in ‘83 and...2024-02-0351 minThe "We're Not Lost, Private" PodcastTobruk in '41Send us a textJoe and Leighton talk about Tobruk in 1941, Don Malarkey of Easy Company and find out what book the boys are reading at the moment.Support the show2024-01-311h 19
We Happy Few 506 The PodcastThe Story of Easy Company with Joe Muccia Part 2 - NormandySend us a textIn this weeks episode, Matt and Doug are joined by historian, author and Marine Corps Veteran and you may also remember him from our live Zooms Joe Muccia. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable about Easy Company and we will be having a number of shows with him discussing the journey of Easy from training through to the end of the War. This episode focuses on Easy in Normandy along with some myth busting to tell you what really happened from what may have been different on screen in Band of Brothers.2023-08-3157 minWe Happy Few 506 The PodcastThe Story of Easy Company with Joe Muccia (Part 1)Send us a textIn this weeks episode, Matt and Doug are joined by historian, author and Marine Corps Veteran and you may also remember him from our live Zooms Joe Muccia. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable about Easy Company and we will be having a number of shows with him discussing the journey of Easy from training through to the end of the War. This episode we focus on recruitment, training and the journey across the Atlantic to England.Support the show2023-07-1957 min