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Ep 47 – SAS Rogue Heroes Season Two – Part One (With Ben Simmons and George) Exploring Episodes 1-3 of SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2 with Our Military Experts

In this week’s episode, SAS Correspondent George and SAS Rogue Heroes military advisor Ben Simmons are back to discuss the long-anticipated second season. Since we like to give the show the attention it deserves, this is the first part of a two-part episode covering episodes 1-3 of SAS Rogue Heroes season 2. Check back next week for episodes 4-6.

07/03/2025 No Comments

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Ep 46 – Sonny Boy – A Powerful Story of Love, Struggle, and Resistance in WWII

In this episode of Rosie the Reviewer, we dive into Sonny Boy, a Dutch film based on the book by Annejet van der Zijl. The movie tells the true story of Dutch-Surinam couple Rika van der Lans and Waldemar Nods, highlighting their struggles during the German occupation of the Netherlands. The couple’s relationship and their efforts to hide Jews in their boarding house make for a compelling, emotional tale of resistance during WWII. Maartje also shares her love for Dutch history and the personal connection to this story.

28/02/2025 No Comments

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Ep 45 – SAS Rogue Heroes Special with Corin Silva – Behind the Scenes with the Actor Portraying Jim Almonds in SAS Rogue Heroes

This week, we welcome back our SAS Rogue Heroes Correspondent George and talk to actor Corin Silva, who portrays Jim Almonds in SAS Rogue Heroes seasons 1 and 2 (he was also in Masters of the Air and All the Light We Cannot See, in case you want to watch more WW2 things which Corin!). We had a fabulous time, and hope Corin did too! Thanks, Corin!

21/02/2025 1 Comment

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Ep 44 – Munich: The Edge of War – A Spy’s View of the Munich Agreement

This week, we get our spy on with Munich: The Edge of War. This fictional narrative surrounding the Munich Agreement presents a rare sympathetic view of Neville Chamberlain’s handling of the negotiations, but above all, it makes for an exciting film.

14/02/2025 No Comments

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Ep 43 – Jeep Show with Author Robert B. O’Connor – A Conversation on WWII and the Battle of the Bulge

This week, we are delighted to welcome author Robert B. O’Connor to our show to talk about his book Jeep Show: a trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.

07/02/2025 No Comments

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Ep 42 – Bridge on the River Kwai – A Deep Dive Into WWII’s Legendary Story

This week, we dive into Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), based on a book by the same name. Sam has read it, so you don’t have to. Maartje gets more excited about a Canadian character in this than Sam, so the world is definitely upside down.

31/01/2025 No Comments

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Ep 41 – Catch-22 – A Deep Dive Into Joseph Heller’s Iconic WWII Satire (With Our Friend Phoebe)

In this episode, Sam and Maartje are joined by literary friend Phoebe to talk about Catch-22. While there is a movie and a series, we mainly focus on Joseph Heller’s satirical novel, one of Sam’s all-time favourites. What does it all mean? Is this book impossible to adapt? Would it even be written today? We have a good chat about it.

24/01/2025 No Comments

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Ep 40 – Casablanca – Exploring the Timeless Classic of WWII Cinema

This week, we discuss Casablanca, the old Hollywood classic released in 1942. It’s perhaps the most referenced and quoted movie ever. Here’s looking at you, kid!

17/01/2025 No Comments

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Ep 39 – The Six Triple Eight (The 6888) – Honoring the Women of WWII

This week, we discuss the movie The Six Triple Eight (The 6888), which came out in December 2024. When will there be a movie about women in WW2 that we actually love? Charity Adams kicks ass, though.

10/01/2025 No Comments

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Ep 38 – Sophie Scholl: The Final Days – A Heart-Wrenching Look at Resistance in Germany

This week, we’re discussing Sophie Scholl – The Final Days (Die Letzten Tage) about the courageous last few days of German resistance fighter Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans Scholl and their friends.

It’s not for the faint of heart, so strap in.

03/01/2025 No Comments

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Ep 37 – Stalag 17 – A WWII Classic with a Twist of Christmas Cheer

In this episode, we discuss Stalag 17 and try to avoid comparing it too much to The Great Escape. Also, its’ a Christmas movie. Merry Christmas!

27/12/2024 No Comments

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Ep 36 – Memphis Belle – A Tale of Courage and WWII Aviation

This week, we discuss the movie Memphis Belle, a fictionalised tale about the B-17’s final mission. Sam also watched the documentary of the same name. Maartje has only been to RAF Bassingbourn once but pretends she knows stuff now.

20/12/2024 No Comments

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Ep 35 – SAS Rogue Heroes Special with Military Advisor Ben Simmons – Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Insights

This week, we have a special episode for you and another video pod! Ben Simmons, military advisor on SAS Rogue Heroes season 1 and 2, sits down with us and answers all our (and your) questions without spoiling (much).

Also joining us is our series regular, friend of the show, SAS correspondent George, because it just wouldn’t be an SAS show without them.

13/12/2024 No Comments

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Ep 34 – Anthropoid – The Heroic Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich

This week, we discuss the movie Anthropoid, about the mission of the same name, set up to kill the evilest of evils
Reinhard Heydrich. Perhaps one of the only evils to get the ending he deserved. (Spoilers, it was slow and painful).

06/12/2024 No Comments

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Ep 33 – Lee – The Untold Story of War Correspondent Lee Miller

This week, we discuss the movie Lee, the biographical story about war correspondent Lee Miller. We talk about what a firecracker Lee was, and how, in our opinion, the movie fails to convey that.

29/11/2024 1 Comment

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Ep 47 – SAS Rogue Heroes Season Two – Part One (With Ben Simmons and George) Exploring Episodes 1-3 of SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2 with Our Military Experts

Ep 46 – Sonny Boy – A Powerful Story of Love, Struggle, and Resistance in WWII

Ep 45 – SAS Rogue Heroes Special with Corin Silva – Behind the Scenes with the Actor Portraying Jim Almonds in SAS Rogue Heroes

Ep 44 – Munich: The Edge of War – A Spy’s View of the Munich Agreement

Ep 43 – Jeep Show with Author Robert B. O’Connor – A Conversation on WWII and the Battle of the Bulge

Ep 42 – Bridge on the River Kwai – A Deep Dive Into WWII’s Legendary Story

Ep 41 – Catch-22 – A Deep Dive Into Joseph Heller’s Iconic WWII Satire (With Our Friend Phoebe)

Ep 40 – Casablanca – Exploring the Timeless Classic of WWII Cinema

Ep 39 – The Six Triple Eight (The 6888) – Honoring the Women of WWII

Ep 38 – Sophie Scholl: The Final Days – A Heart-Wrenching Look at Resistance in Germany

Ep 37 – Stalag 17 – A WWII Classic with a Twist of Christmas Cheer

Ep 36 – Memphis Belle – A Tale of Courage and WWII Aviation

Ep 35 – SAS Rogue Heroes Special with Military Advisor Ben Simmons – Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Insights

Ep 34 – Anthropoid – The Heroic Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich

Ep 33 – Lee – The Untold Story of War Correspondent Lee Miller

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