Dog Tags & Paper Hearts
Letters sent from my grandfather to my grandmother during his time in the service (1944-1945), with cultural and historical context.
Episodes
40 episodes
Infiltration
Johnny describes the final elements of basic training and looks forward to coming home soon.Spotify songs:
The Messenger
Boot camp is in its final days! Johnny eagerly anticipates his reunion with Mary.Links:Killer’s Kollege – sign at Fort Hood, Texas
The Lonesome GI
Johnnie is lonesome enough to eat dog biscuits.Spotify songs:
Cold Winds on The Homefront
A quick note from Johnny as he sets out on an extended bivouac. Things get chilly back home.Link: Great Snowstorm of 1944Spotify songs:
SNAFU
The surprising wartime output of beloved creators. Also, Johnny explains why he doesn't want to man the machine gun.Links:Browning M1917...
Ku'uipo
Johnny games the system and finds beauty in darkness.Links:1. The Hat Man: Legend, Sightings, and what it might ...
The Shortening
Johnny learns that the army changes rules frequently.Links:The Big Lie about the US Army. What ...
What a Soldier Thinks
Christmas gratitude, getting lost and the thoughts of a soldier.Links:Why Do We Let Kids Sit On Santa's Lap? The T...
Combat Patrol
Johnny describes combat patrol, frets over gifts and makes an inquiry.Links:Footage from USO Clubs
The OCS Test
Johnny is tested. So much content about animals!Links: The Buzzard and The Monkey
Hardship Discharge
Johnny receives mail, encourages Mary to seek a hardship discharge and plans a phone call.Links:Battle of the Bulge
Sanders
Johnny describes exercises and a creative way to do laundry.Links:Disappearance of Glenn Miller
Guard Duty
Johnny is put on detail, loses his cool and describes guard duty. Links:1.
Blankety Blank
This blankety blank basic training continues, with increasingly dire stakes.Links:1. Blankety Blank2. ...
Bazooka
Training on the rifle field intensifies.Links:1. Mary Noble, Backstage Wife2.
Mrs. Mutt
Silhouette targets are introduced on the firing range.Links:Honorable Service Lapel Button Spotify songs:
Lulu
This one's a Lulu! Like the Detroit Institute of Arts, this episode's gotta have art! Links:Frenchman’s Creek (movie)
Alimentary My Dear Watson
Johnny finds himself solidly in the sharpshooter range while lamenting his physical ailments.Links:Operation Clipper
Foot Soldiers
Johnny learns some important facts about keeping healthy during wartime.Links:The Philippine Diary Project – November 17, 1944...
Behind Enemy Lines
Johnny goes to the dentist and craves fudge. Reunited after 80 years!Links:JAG Podcast Productionswww.jagpodcastproductions.com@JAGPodcastProductions