Join Andy and Elton as we sneak across occupied Europe to get back to ol’ Blighty. Lt. Rosenthal joins the 100th just as one of its crews reaches a milestone. The U-boat pens at Bremen become a target for the second time.
Mar 07, 2025•49 min
Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part Three of Masters of the Air. 3rd Mission, Bomb 109 Assembly factory in Regenburg, on to Schweinfurt and land in Teleghma, Algeria. The group participates in its largest mission to date – the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr
A brand new type of season launch bursts forth at the O2 in London (It’s Charlton really). All teams, all drivers, was it a hit? Let us know your thoughts. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part Two of Masters of the Air. 2nd Mission, Bomb U-boat pens in Norway. The 100th bombs German U-boat pens in Norway. With the help of Lt. Crosby’s navigating, a damaged B-17 struggles to get back to Britain.
Feb 21, 2025•51 min
Join Andy and Elton as we receive orders from behind a curtain to cover Part One of Masters of the Air. 1st Mission, Bombing run in Bremen. Led by Majors Cleven and Egan, the 100th Bomb Group arrives in England and joins the 8th Air Force’s campaign against Nazi Germany.
Feb 15, 2025•43 min
Welcome to Deckchairs & Dirty Air, a Patreon only production from Grand Prix Podcast and Rogue Two Media. We’ve all had those embarrassing moments where we wish we could just disappearing a flash. Well, imagine you had one of those moments whilst driving a Formula 1 car. We hope you enjoy. If you have any...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In preparation of the new Apple+ series Masters Of The Air, your pilot’s Andy and Elton warm up by covering the 1990’s Memphis Belle. In 1943, the crew of a B-17 based in the UK prepares for its 25th and final bombing mission over Germany before returning home to the USA.
Feb 08, 2025•54 min
We reach the end of The Pacific, let’s head Home. After V-J Day, Leckie and Sledge return home and try to readjust to civilian life. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why we’re here. The only official research...
Jan 31, 2025•38 min
Between all the mud, rain, maggots and bullets, we discuss Okinawa. The 1st Marine Division fight a determined Japanese force on Okinawa who prefer death to surrender and are indifferent to the lives of Okinawan civilians. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
Jan 17, 2025•36 min
Taking a longer look at the events on and off Iwo Jima. The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
Jan 10, 2025•35 min
The love story episode with a tiny glimpse of Iwo Jima Frustrated with his bond selling tour, Basilone goes back to training troops and, after marrying a pretty Marine sergeant, leads his men at Iwo Jima. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
Jan 02, 2025•29 min
Still on Peleliu, heading into them hills. Sledge finds the carnage and death of his companions on Peleilu increasingly difficult to bear as Basilone continues his bond drive in the States. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why...
Dec 27, 2024•42 min
The dust has settled, the cars have cooled down and all the drivers are back home with their little dogs. So it’s time to look back on what the 2024 season had for each team. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr 6 min
The Marines continue on Peleliu, attacking the Airfield whilst short on water. Water is in short supply and the stifling heat takes control on Peleliu as Leckie is wounded and evacuated. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why...
Dec 20, 2024•47 min
Part Five of The Pacific delves into the harrowing Battle of Peleliu, highlighting the brutal realities of war through the experiences of Eugene Sledge. It portrays the physical and psychological toll of combat as the Marines endure relentless fighting, extreme heat, and dwindling morale on the unforgiving island. Basilone’s fame keeps him in the U.S....
Dec 13, 2024•41 min
And with that the season is over, McLaren and Ferrari roll back the years and battle it out for the constructors while Hamilton battles with bollards. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Taking a break from The Pacific to discuss Tora! Tora! Tora! The story of the 1941 Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor, and the series of preceding American blunders that aggravated its effectiveness. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The final FunSize weekend of the season and those pesky race directors have been at it again, when will they learn? Talking about ‘who’s been at it again’ … Perez. Plus there’s plenty more. (I’m exhausted) We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which...
Dec 01, 2024•2 hr 3 min
The Weather, Japanese and illness are taking lumps out of our outfit. But are we bonding with them yet? After leaving Melbourne, the weather works against the leathernecks as Leckie falls seriously ill and Sledge gets assigned to New Britain. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do...
Nov 29, 2024•39 min
This week George Russell secured victory in a dominant performance, leading a strong Mercedes 1-2, Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship, the Ferrari drivers are asked to swap positions and Colapinto bends another Williams. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 39 min
After the hell of Guadalcanal, we head to Melbourne for some R&R. After arduous months in Guadalcanal, exhausted Marines are given rest and recreation in Melbourne, where they find the girls friendly and the beer cold. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
Nov 22, 2024•42 min
Still on Guadalcanal with low supplies, fighting everything including dysentery and the Japanese. We continue The Pacific. Outmanned and with supplies low, Basilone and other marines on Guadalcanal rally to repel superior Japanese forces. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie...
Nov 15, 2024•36 min
Starting The Pacific – Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines. Veteran Sergeant John Basilone ships out soon after Pearl Harbor for Guadalcanal while other young enlistees are sent to boot camp. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love...
Nov 08, 2024•41 min
What an impressive weekend. The weather adding to the chaos of a good FunSized race, qualifying and the race being moved forward in time, Stroll and an outstanding Max Verstappen, plus tons more. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable...
Nov 03, 2024•2 hr 21 min
We head over to the Pacific to cover the 1998 triple album The Thin Red Line. Adaptation of James Jones’ autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to the Mexico City GP or, what we like to call the Sergio Perez Swan Song Party. This week we discuss Verstappens tactics and penalties, how unpredictable each race has become and Russells bear shaped sandwiches with raisins for eyes. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 25 min
MONSTER EP WARNING. The forth Fun Sized weekend is here in the United States where Andy is away and Eddie kindly steps in, we’ve found where Ricciardo’s next job will be, there’s tons of news, a load of penalties handed out, Top Gun Driver names, Russell working in a Cafe and much, much more. We...
Oct 20, 2024•2 hr 46 min
Welcome to Deckchairs & Dirty Air, a Patreon only production from Grand Prix Podcast and Rogue Two Media. The guys take a trip into London for the F1 Exhibition. We hope you enjoy. If you have any ideas as what you you would like covered in future episodes of Deckchairs & Dirty Air then please...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min
We’re back to the heat of Singapore where McLaren have changed their rear wing, Max has the backs of his legs slapped for swearing and we could be seeing the last race for Daniel Ricciardo. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min
With the European leg of the season complete, its time to head to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan GP where the Stroll family unveil their newest edition, possible team orders have been issued in McLaren, Norris is distracted by a yellow and Perez & Sainz get cozy. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast...
Sep 15, 2024•2 hr 12 min