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500 Letters to Nana
by Carson & Katie
A WWII Podcast... sort ofCarson 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.
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Episode 40: Holy Jumping Joseph
Episode 40: Hey Wildcats! This week Feloma quickly sends Donald some cash, and Donald gets selected to try out for the Expert Infantryman Badge. Also; Tuffy makes an appearance! Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 39: Dirty Skunk
Episode 39: Donald loses big-time playing craps, and regales Feloma with stories from his 15-day training cruise on the USS Pierce.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 38: T.S. Slip
Donald congratulates Feloma on selling War Bonds, and sends her a gift for their anniversary.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 37: Lemonade out of K-Rations
Donald finally hears from Feloma at his new camp, and relays a close call he had during training.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 36: A Swell Demonstration
Episode 36: Donald is getting more and more training and still has not heard from Feloma since his move to California.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 35: San Luis Obispo
Episode 35: Donald arrives in California, and immediately hates it. He tells Feloma about his new living situation and about Morro Bay. Letters start 2/22/44Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 34: A Girl on Poverty Knob
We have reached the last letters from Camp Adair. Donald is packed, but apprehensive to head to California.Letters start 2/15/44Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 33: Unattached
Donald explains why he doesn't want to get out of the service and continues to wonder about his fate. He also tells Feloma that he plans to send her a field jacket. Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 32: Infiltration Course
Donald talks about the infiltration course and spends some serious dough on phone calls.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 31: Should Have My Head Examined
Donald begs Feloma to send him flies for fishing.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 30: Two Lists
We have reached letter #100! Donald arrives back to camp after his furlough and discovers that his buddies are now being shipped out of camp.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 29a (Bonus Episode 9): Old Letters from Donald to Feloma
Letters from Donald to Feloma in 1939, before they were married.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 29: A Little Poem
Donald sends home one last souvenir before leaving for home for 2 weeks.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 28: Transporation Office
Donald is preparing logistically (and mentally) for furlough.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 27a (Bonus Episode 8): Letters from Lou Blasi, Gordon Papke, and Feloma
Donald receives letters from Lou Blasi, Gordon Papke, and Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 27: Cheese on Fruitcake
Donald is still searching for a gift for Feloma, and details a 3AM barracks Christmas party.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 26: Writer's Cramp
Donald is busy writing 62 Christmas cards, meanwhile the flu is raging through the barracks. He also describes the bayonet course in spectacular detail.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 25a (Bonus Episode 7): Letters from Feloma and Gordon Papke
Donald receives letters from Feloma and Gordon Papke.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 25: Charge of Quarters
Donald discusses guarding prisoners at night, and asks Feloma to send him more film to take photos.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 24: Bologna and Liverwurst
Donald is searching for a Christmas gift for Feloma, and discusses Thanksgiving dinner.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 23a (Bonus Episode 6): Letters from Feloma
Donald receives letter from Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 23: Short Arm Inspection
Donald is searching for a Christmas gift for Feloma and learns that Jake went hunting at homeSend us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 22a (Bonus Episode 5): Letters from Mike, Busty, and Feloma
Donald receives letters from Mike, Busty, and Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 22: Pickled Pigs Feet
Donald is issued a rifle grenade attachment and has some questionable snack choices.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 21: Their Faces Would Have Stopped Hitler
Donald tells Army secrets and attends a wedding.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 20a (Bonus Episode 4): Letters from Francis and Feloma
Donald receives letters from Francis and FelomaSend us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 20: Poverty Knob
Donald witnesses a vehicle accident and visits a friend in the hospital.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 19: Private for the Duration
Donald continues to hope for a furlough and meets General Dahlquist. Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 18a (Bonus Episode 3): Letters from Feloma
Donald receives letters from Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 18: In Cahoots With the Dry-Cleaner
Donald wonders if he will ever get a day off.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 17: I Certainly Have a Good Eye
Donald receives a new pair of shoes from Feloma and qualifies expert on his rifle.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 16a (Bonus Episode 2): Letters from Jack and Feloma
Donald receives letters from Jack and Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 16: All the Candy We Want
Donald finally send Feloma his photo taken at Camp Adair.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 15: Swamp Adair
Donald is a muddy mess at the firing range and Feloma sends a new picture for him.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 14: One Mess of Glue
Donald has started his time at the rifle range changing targets, and sends Feloma a booklet of GI issued songs.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 13: 90 Day Wonders
Donald discusses Army politics and blisters, and Feloma needs still more reassurance that she is the only one for him.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 12: I'll Never Play Crap Again
Donald admits to a bit of gambling and also tells Feloma his Captain is good looking.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 11: A Little Army Secret
Donald tells Feloma what "SNAFU" means and gets to see some live artillery! Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 10: More Problems to Work Out
Donald discusses training maneuvers and gives up his stripes. He also thanks Feloma for keeping it together when he left.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 9: A Scrambled Egg and a Cup of Coffee
Feloma enters her showgirl era and Donald gets spicySend us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 8a (Bonus Episode 1): Letter from Mac
Letter from Mac, dated September 20, 1943.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 8: I Owe the Government 12 Dollars
Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 7: A Dog's Life
Donald and Feloma are getting used to their new normal. Donald finally gets a radio in the barracks.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 6: To the Guard House
Donald goes on his first of many bivouacs and falls asleep writing Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 5: Bayonets, Candy, & Ice Cream
Basic training officially begins and our hosts also discuss the legendary boxer, Joe Lewis.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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Episode 4: Keep Them Walking
Donald goes through gas training, and FINALLY gets his first letter(s) from Feloma.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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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.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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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 isn't) adjusting to military life. Also discussed is Feloma's fashion sense and her infamous alligator purse.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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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 they delve into what it was like to be drafted and speculate on what it was like for Feloma to have to say goodbye.Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.comFollow us on Instagram @500letterstonanaSupport us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/newHosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/Thanks for listening!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A WWII Podcast... sort ofCarson 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.
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Carson & Katie
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A WWII Podcast... sort ofCarson 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...
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