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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 26 MIN

Season 9, Episode 14 - Herb Williams-Dalgart

from History Through Fiction - The Podcast

In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Herb Williams-Dalgart, author of the novel "Jingle Boys." Set in Brooklyn during World War II, the story follows Wally Lipkin, a young man facing the draft and struggling with anxiety neurosis—a condition that could either send him to war or to a sanatorium. Herb discusses the inspiration behind Wally’s unique journey, including a real-life jingle contest that offers a chance at a safer, stateside job, and the fascinating history of music’s role in wartime. The conversation also explores Herb’s personal connection to WWII and his research process.

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In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Herb Williams-Dalgart, author of the novel "Jingle Boys." Set in Brooklyn during World War II, the story follows Wally Lipkin, a young man facing the draft and...

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