Podcast Episodes

The Trial of the Chicago Seven

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 2020 film The Trial of the Chicago Seven, a historical legal drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. …

9 months, 1 week ago

VW18: The Antiwar Movement

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the complex and multifaceted anti-Vietnam War movement in the United States and around the world.

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hanoi Hilton

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1987 film The Hanoi Hilton, which portrays the harrowing experiences of American prisoners of war held in…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

VW17: Casualties, POWs and MIAs

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the horrific human costs of the Vietnam War, including the nature and number of casualties on each side, the …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

VW16: The Vietnamese Combat Soldier

In this episode, a companion to the previous one, Sean and James discuss the experience of Vietnamese front-line combat troops in the Vietnam War, in…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Good Morning Vietnam

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1987 film Good Morning Vietnam, a war-comedy film starring Robin Williams as Airman First Class Adrian Cr…

10 months ago

VW15: The American Combat Soldier

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the experience of American front-line combat troops  in the Vietnam War, focusing on their background, traini…

10 months, 1 week ago

BAT-21

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1988 film BAT-21, which is based on the true story of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Iceal “Ham” Hambleton, port…

10 months, 1 week ago

VW14: The Air War

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the air war over Vietnam and Laos from 1964-1973, including an overview of the major US aircraft used in the …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

VW13: The Naval War in Vietnam

In this episode, Sean and James discuss the crucial but often overlooked role that the U.S. and Allied navies and the U.S. Coast Guard played in the …

10 months, 3 weeks ago