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Hosted by Ed Helms, SNAFU is a podcast about history's greatest screw-ups. On Season 1, we tell the story of Able Archer 83, the NATO military exercise that almost caused a nuclear war in November of 1983... or did it?
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It's March 1944, and the world remains engulfed in war. The United States is locked in a fierce battle to establish air superiority over Europe. Over the past year and a half, the Eighth Air Force has conducted bombing missions primarily targeting coastal cities. However, the focus is now shifting deeper into Nazi-occupied Europe. The death toll among the Eighth Air Force continues to rise, with most bomber crews failing to complete even half of their 25-mission tour. Flak fields have become ...
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Welcome to The Snafu Sessions an exploration of art, music, poetry, literature. Snafu is the brainchild of Johnny Giles and Alex Skinner (or Alex Swan as his name is saved as on JGs phone). We will be building a collective of the creme de la creme of the arts scene in South Wales and beyond
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The men of the 300th Bombardment Group, including Jack, are uplifted by some long-awaited good news. This positive development sparks a wave of jubilation among them, lifting their morale to new heights. In light of this newfound optimism, the men decided to throw a grand celebration, serving as both a morale booster and Tommy's bachelor party. The…
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Tommy faces a pivotal life choice with conflicting implications, while Jack grapples with the challenges of healing and recovering from his recent loss. Meanwhile, The Boss receives a wake-up call that prompts reflection and action. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me throu…
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Jack and the "Load of Bull" crew found themselves grappling with an onslaught of loss as the day unfolded into a tumultuous mix of stress, horror, fierce battles, and heart-wrenching tears. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pa…
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Jack and the rest of the "Load of Bull" crew are selected to fly a long-range mission that pushes them to their limits. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information such as bonus ma…
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Jack, and the rest of Load of Bull attend a party on base, and old flames get rekindled. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information such as bonus material or Merch by clicking her…
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Jack, for the first time, leads Load of Bull on a Mission to Homberg, Germany, where his leadership capabilities are gravely challenged. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information…
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Jack returns to Thurlow and faces many difficult, and emotional struggles that all lead to him entertaining something that makes Parnell sickened with disappointment. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out ou…
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Back in World War II, a group of Nazis tried to overthrow American democracy, with the help of some U.S. congressmen, no less. We’re talking about The Great Sedition Trial of 1944, and it’s the subject of a history podcast hosted by Rachel Maddow called ULTRA. SNAFU and ULTRA have so much in common. Both podcasts are deep-dives into important momen…
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The Boss, along with the remaining members of "Load of Bull" watch as the formation returns from the "milk run" mission to Cherbourg, France. Unfortunately, none of the men realize that for one of their own, this would be their last mission. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging…
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Jack is selected to fly a milk run mission as the Co-Pilot of "Bad Penny" while The Boss further makes personal progress in overcoming his issues. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more i…
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Jack and a few of his friends are on letter duty as punishment for a long night of reckless partying. The Boss starts to realize that he needs to make a change, and Tommy begins to realize that his mantra of "Living your best life now" comes with not just blessings, but also a horrible curse. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, commen…
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Bonus Episode – Ed speaks with former sleeper agent for the KGB, Jack Barsky. Together, they recount Jack’s life trajectory from super spy to American author, and discuss the Soviet paranoia permeating throughout the Soviet ranks during the high-intensity of Able Archer ‘83. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association wit…
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Bonus Episode – Ed speaks with actor Matthew Broderick, and director John Badham about their time on the seminal 1983 classic, “WarGames” and how it played a part in the cultural zeitgeist of the Cold War. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association with Gilded Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Finale of Snafu: Season One! The holy grail of classified Able Archer documents is finally revealed. Will it hold the answers we seek? Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association with Gilded Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי iHeartPodcasts
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Sheer terror about the near disaster recedes over time, and intrigue sets in. Competing theories emerge as Nate Jones and others uncover reports that have been buried in archives for decades. Time casts a new shadow on Gordievsky and Rupp’s Able Archer heroics. Myth, propaganda, and reality melt into one big cloudy soup. Produced by FilmNation and …
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Timothy and the rest of "Load of Bull" are sent on a mission to bomb a rail junction in France. However, on this mission, the fighters, flak and the harsh below zero temperatures aren't the only thing that young Timothy has to defend himself against. This episode is dedicated to those lost during the Wings over Dallas Air-Show Disaster. Please keep…
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Lt. General Leonard Perroots faces down the single most critical decision of his career: to escalate, or not? He knows the situation is bad, but he has no idea just how bad. The man’s got the fate of the world in his hands. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association with Gilded Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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It’s Opening day for Able Archer 83. The Soviets have front row seats to NATO’s autumn military exercises. Tens of thousands of soldiers are playing pretend war in West Germany. The Soviets are NOT enjoying the show. And then… the war game actors begin ‘launching’ nukes. Holy sh*tballs, this is not looking good. The spies try to thwart disaster, an…
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The situation is getting dire. Mind games and twitchy nerves lead to tragedy in Russian airspace. Finger-pointing only makes it worse, and any chance for real diplomacy flies out the window. As we hurtle toward November ‘83, a glitchy missile detection system almost spells disaster. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in associa…
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Tension mounts as Reagan's aggression deepens Andropov's paranoia. Surely, an attack from the West is imminent! Meet Oleg Gordievsky and Rainier Rupp, two spies whose loyalties aren't what they seem. These super secret agents scour the earth for signs of impending doom, but they have no idea that they're about to be embroiled in utter disaster. Pro…
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A former Hollywood actor and a former Chairman of the KGB walk into a bar and... blow the whole thing up? In 1983, the decision to launch nukes lay in the hands of two men: Ronald Wilson Reagan and Yuri Andropov. Let's talk about how their teeny tiny… inferiority complexes set us on a path – right to the edge of a nuclear cliff. Produced by FilmNat…
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By the 1980s, tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union was a fact of everyday life. Early '80s American pop culture was quite literally exploding with nuclear doom. But was a real crisis unfolding right under our noses? One dauntless sleuth grows determined to get to the bottom of a decades-old Cold War mystery: Able Archer 83. Produced by FilmNat…
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In the aftermath of losing yet another beloved crew, the men of "Load of Bull" try to cling to whatever they can to help them cope with the bleak reality that is their future. Meanwhile, The Boss hatches a plan to help motivate Timothy into being the best bombarder in the 8th Air Force, but little does he realize, his plan has severely backfired. P…
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The men of the 300th are sent to bomb Bremen with Jack and "Load of Bull" selected to lead the entire formation. The mission is everything but normal and it results in the loss of a beloved friend. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social …
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The men of the 300th are given 48 hours passes to London in order to boost morale. For some it's a night in heaven, and for others, it's a night from hell. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website f…
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Jack finds himself in quite the predicament and is left with no other choice but to let go of another piece of his innocence in order to protect himself and his crew. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out ou…
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Willy pulls some strings to get him and Tommy off base just for him to meet a girl, Muth tries to convince himself that has what it takes to be a good soldier, and Col. Poole pays The Boss a visit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social …
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Jack ends up leading his crew to bomb a mission in Nates, France and things don't go according to plan. Willy becomes a legend and Muth realizes just how slim of a chance he has at getting through his tour. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAF…
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The Boss puts Timothy and Sal through the ringer to see if they're worth bring apart of "Load of Bull". Jack faces his inner struggles when he comes in contact with two very unlikely people and their dog. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU …
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Jack goes on a mission with a rookie crew, The Boss meets Sal and Timothy and tries to persuade Col. Poole into transferring Timothy to a different crew, and The Boss comes face to face with the consequences of his actions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of…
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The Men of The Bull are greeted by their new replacements and things don't go well. Jack wrestles with the idea of leading his men, and The Boss is haunted by his past. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out …
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The men of The Bull try to make sense of the events that occurred in the season 1 finale and realize that all they have to comfort them are their brothers around them, and the many vices that await them. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU S…
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In the Season 1 finale, The Boss and the rest of Load of Bull embark on the toughest mission they've ever had to fly. Season 2 of SNAFU will air on July 1st, 2022. See you then! Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, c…
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The men of The Bull fight the enemy of boredom as they're forced to stay inside their huts due to a nasty rain storm. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clicking here! …
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Andy deals with his inner demons as he awaits for his crew to return from a milk run. While doing so, he uncovers something about The Boss that will forever change how he see's him. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Als…
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The men of the 300th are given a 48 hour pass and the men try to enjoy themselves at the infamous Rainbow Corner Club in London. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clic…
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Jack flies a mission with Parnell and his crew and observes the horrors of war as it effects those he loves. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clicking here! Facebook:…
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The men visit Mills and Skimpy in the hospital, Rosie asks The Boss for a troubling favor and Skimpy and Emma reunite. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clicking here!…
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Load of Bull is set to fly a mission with some rookies mixed in the crew to gain experience. Jack runs into an a familiar face, and the men of The Bull experience pure hell in the skies over France. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social…
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The men fly a short mission to Ghent, Belgium and things so surprisingly well. The Boss and Jack come together for the first time since before Berlin and the men discover a troubling revelation about the target they bombed. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of…
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Skimpy deals with the horrors of being blind inside the base hospital, Pally, Tommy and the others pay Mills a visit and go looking for Skimpy. The 530th Squadron is assigned a new commander, The Boss, Jack, Andy and Rosie all receive good news. The Boss and Jack discover something horrifying, and Leslie informs the men on some soul crushing news t…
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The Boss and the men of Load of Bull are put through the ringer, as they are sent on a deadly mission to Frankfurt, Germany. Sadly, not every plane of the 530th Squadron make it back to base. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media …
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The Boss wrestles with his demons for the first time in over a year, Jack and his friends head to Bury St. Edmunds for a night at a wild club and run into someone familiar. Meanwhile, Tommy and Willy have the night of their lives in Haverhill and Skimpy begins to fall part. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive…
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The men are sent up on a dangerous mission to bomb the U-Boat Pens in St. Nazaire, France. The mission is worse than the men thought, and not everyone from the 530th Squadron make it back to Thurlow. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Socia…
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The Boss gets the recognition he feels he deserves after flying a mission with the 530th squadron commander. Parnell and the others try to convince Jack of how toxic The Boss is to his men. The Boss gets a harsh talking to, from his friends and later, he discovers the ramifications of his actions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, c…
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The crew of Load of Bull are ready to enjoy a beautiful warm day in England after they finish a "milk run" sortie in the morning that will have them back before Lunch. However, this easy mission, becomes a gut-wrenching nightmare for Rosie and Jack in which changes everything for them. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or …
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Rosie discovers a disturbing and troubling revelation related to The Boss and Jack. However, nobody knows it yet, but Jack and the crew of "Dropping Duces" are missing in action. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, …
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Jack is chosen to fly a mission by himself. He ends up cutting a deal that allows him to fly with a familiar face, however, the target for today ends up being a thing that nightmares are made of. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Me…
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The men go out for a night on the town in Haverhill, Parnell pays a visit to Jack, The Boss makes new friends, and Skimpy crosses some things off his "becoming a man" list. However, underneath all the fun, the men are simply coping with the fact that their days are numbered. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructiv…
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