Podcast

in the hometown of history's greatest war correspondent

The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum Podcast

Doug and Drew Hess (father and son) team up to share with you pieces of Ernie Pyle’s life from his humble beginning on an Indiana farm to becoming a Pulitzer Prize–winning American journalist and war correspondent who is best known for his stories about ordinary American soldiers during WWII. The podcast is presented by Goose Creek Productions and JLJ Media.

Episode 11
First year tour guide,
Drew Hess

In this episode, we talk with Drew Hess (age 13) who is a first-year tour guide at the Ernie Pyle Museum. He discusses a few items that he thought others would enjoy. Listen.

Episode 9
Judith Mackrell, "The Correspondents: Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of WWII"

In this episode, I spoke with author Judith Mackrell regarding her book The Correspondents Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of WW II. For more content, goto and join patreon.com/forgottenhollywood. Listen.

Episode 7
Indiana State University Professor Christopher Fischer

In this episode, we discuss Ernie Pyle and WWII with Indiana State University Professor Christopher Fischer. Listen.

Episode 5
National Ernie Pyle Day

Normally this is an audio only podcast found on all audio streaming services. Aug. 3 is National Ernie Pyle Day. James Lott Jr takes take over hosting duties from regular host Doug Hess to celebrate the Pulitzer Prize winning World War II Correspondent. Listen.

Episode 3
Ray Boomhower, "The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle"

In this episode, Drew and Doug speak with Ray Boomhower, who is a biographer and ex-report. Ray has written several books and we discuss his book The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle. He serves as senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society's popular history magazine Traces of Indiana and Midwest History. Listen.

Episode 1
Who was Ernie Pyle?

In this episode, Doug Hess provides an overview of Ernie Pyle, the man and the journalist, with information on his school days, early career, and the war years. Listen.

Episode 10
Indiana University Professor Austin Francalacia

In this episode, I spoke with Indiana University professor Austin Francalancia regarding his students who are in the process of writing a movie script about Ernie Pyle. Listen.

Episode 8
Steven Casey, "The War Beat, Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan"

Professor Steven Casey discusses his latest book, "The War Beat. Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan." Listen.

Episode 6
Alexander G. Lovelace, "The Media Offensive: How the Press and Public Opinion Shaped Strategy during WWII"

In this episode we have a conversation with Dr. Alexander G. Lovelace regarding his book " The Media Offensive: How the Press and Public Opinion Shaped Allied Strategy during World War II. Listen.

Episode 4
Martha Bolton, "Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of WWII"

In this episode we speak with former writer for Bob Hope, Martha Bolton. Martha was Bob Hope's first female staff writer, working for his television specials, personal appearances, and military shows for approximately fifteen years. She is the author of "Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of W II." She also talks about the relationship between Bob and Ernie Pyle. Listen.

Episode 2
Florida State University Professor G. Kurt Piehler

In this episode, Drew and Doug speak with Professor G. Kurt Piehler of Florida State University about the impact that journalists made covering the war on the front lines. Listen.

Podcast

in the hometown of history's greatest war correspondent

The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum Podcast

Episode 11
First year tour guide,
Drew Hess

Episode 9
Judith Mackrell, "The Correspondents: Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of WWII"

Episode 7
Indiana State University Professor Christopher Fischer

Episode 5
National Ernie Pyle Day

Episode 3
Ray Boomhower, "The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle"

Episode 1
Who was Ernie Pyle?

Episode 10
Indiana University Professor Austin Francalacia

Episode 8
Steven Casey, "The War Beat, Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan"

Episode 6
Alexander G. Lovelace, "The Media Offensive: How the Press and Public Opinion Shaped Strategy during WWII"

Episode 4
Martha Bolton, "Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of WWII"

Episode 2
Florida State University Professor G. Kurt Piehler

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Podcast

in the hometown of history's greatest war correspondent

The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum Podcast

Episode 11First year tour guide,Drew Hess

Episode 9Judith Mackrell, "The Correspondents: Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of WWII"

Episode 7Indiana State University Professor Christopher Fischer

Episode 5National Ernie Pyle Day

Episode 3Ray Boomhower, "The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle"

Episode 1Who was Ernie Pyle?

Episode 10Indiana University Professor Austin Francalacia

Episode 8Steven Casey, "The War Beat, Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan"

Episode 6Alexander G. Lovelace, "The Media Offensive: How the Press and Public Opinion Shaped Strategy during WWII"

Episode 4Martha Bolton, "Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of WWII"

Episode 2Florida State University Professor G. Kurt Piehler

Stay Up to Date!

JOIN ERNIE'S EMAIL LIST

Episode 11
First year tour guide,
Drew Hess

Episode 9
Judith Mackrell, "The Correspondents: Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of WWII"

Episode 7
Indiana State University Professor Christopher Fischer

Episode 5
National Ernie Pyle Day

Episode 3
Ray Boomhower, "The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle"

Episode 1
Who was Ernie Pyle?

Episode 10
Indiana University Professor Austin Francalacia

Episode 8
Steven Casey, "The War Beat, Pacific: The American Media at War Against Japan"

Episode 6
Alexander G. Lovelace, "The Media Offensive: How the Press and Public Opinion Shaped Strategy during WWII"

Episode 4
Martha Bolton, "Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of WWII"

Episode 2
Florida State University Professor G. Kurt Piehler