500 Letters to Nana
A WWII Podcast... sort of
Carson comments as Katie reads her grandmother's letters written by her love-sick husband after being drafted into the Army during WWII. The letters not only document his experiences during the war, but also tell a heart-warming story of separated lovers. Listen as our hosts deliver a fresh perspective on one of history's most significant conflicts sharing laughter, tears, and a glimpse into the lives of those who served during WWII, and those left at home.
500 Letters to Nana
Latest Episodes
Episode 1: So Far, I Don't Like It at All
Episode 1: Donald gets drafted!Welcome to 500 Letters to Nana! In this first episode, Carson and Katie discuss the day Donald received his induction orders for military service, marking the beginning of his journey to WWII. Listen as the...
Episode 2: Another Day of Misery
Episode 2: Donald arrives at Camp Adair, immediately hates it. Donald has been selected for the US Army Infantry and has arrived at Camp Adair. Carson and Katie discuss the journey from Pennsylvania to Oregon, and how Donald is (and...
Episode 3: Flatfish Fisherwoman
Donald gets assigned to the 70th Infantry Division, the "Trailblazers," and begins pre-basic training. He is waiting, somewhat patiently, for letters from Feloma.