Someone Talked!

This is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, which gives it a credibility that most history podcasts have to earn the hard way. Host Dr. John C. McManus is a prolific military historian — he has written over a dozen books on American combat experience — and his expertise is front and center in every episode. The format is interview-driven: McManus sits down with fellow historians, authors, and occasionally veterans' family members to talk through specific aspects of the Second World War. D-Day and the broader Normandy campaign are naturally central to the show's identity, but he ranges across the full war, from the Pacific theater to the Italian campaign at Cassino. With 97 episodes releasing roughly twice a month, it is a manageable catalog that does not feel overwhelming. McManus has a professorial but accessible style — he asks sharp questions and knows when to let his guests carry the conversation. The connection to the National D-Day Memorial means the show occasionally features content tied to museum events, commemorations, and new exhibits, which adds a dimension you simply cannot get elsewhere. At 4.7 stars on Apple Podcasts, the audience is small but dedicated. If you care specifically about D-Day history and want it delivered by someone who has literally written the book on American infantry combat, this podcast belongs on your list.