We investigate the special operations that occurred ahead of the D-Day landings of over 130,000 Allied troops on the Nazi-controlled beaches of northern France  We look at the role of special troops who parachuted into Nazi-occupied France ahead of the D-Day beach landings. With help from a very special expert guest, we focus on a mission for US Army Rangers at a headland near the beaches, called Pointe du Hoc.  After the end theme music you’ll find these questions, followed by the outtakes: Which Allied countries took part in the D-Day landings? What was this operation called?&n ..read more

The history of the women’s game – from China to Britain, the US, Australia and Europe. Released with our recordings from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, we bring you not only the history but the vibes too – all sprinkled with plenty of dad jokes from James! At the end of today’s episode (after our outro theme song), you’ll hear some World Cup extras, a bonus dad joke from James, and an outtake or two. For a broader angle on football today – from powerchair to amputee – and how we try to make a positive difference, take a look at my webpage and socials for https://www.notyouraverageenglandfan ..read more

Today’s episode comes from Washington DC, where we investigate why the capital was positioned there. And then, for our big question, we debate who wins the title of greatest US President ever!  We are delighted to be joined by special guest Patrick Lau, who works for the US government in Washington, has a Masters’ degree in political science and is a history buff! He is also a former high school student whom Dad taught a long, long time ago! At the end of today’s episode (after our outro theme song), you’ll hear the questions (see below) and then bags of outtakes! Here are some questions ..read more

Today’s episodes comes from the Imperial War Museum, London, where we investigate: Odette, the spy; Roy and Bob’s great escape at sea; Daisy’s story of imprisonment in Hong Kong. We are delighted to be joined by co-host Benji – and we are amazed by how he happens to find his own family history in the museum. At the end of today’s episode (after our outro theme song), you’ll hear the questions (see below) and then the outtakes. Here are some questions to test your listening skills: Which museum were we in? Who was the relative whose name Kim and Benji found embroidered (sewn) on a bedsheet ..read more

We are joined by two wonderful guests from the town of Gander in remote Newfoundland, Canada, where locals showed amazing kindness to people from all over the world, following the terrible events of 9/11. We only briefly mention the planes that crashed into the twin towers: we focus on the heart-warming humanity that followed. This true story is sweeping the world through the award-winning musical Come From Away, and we make good use of having attained the rights to the music! Even better, we spend time with local journalist Janice Goudie and animal shelter manager Bonnie Harris, who found the ..read more

Dad & Me go to MacArthur’s WW2 headquarters to meet a man who knew him General Douglas MacArthur was one of the greatest generals in history. Join us in this extended episode at MacArthur’s World War II headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, which is now the MacArthur Museum Brisbane. We meet Ron Rees and Paul Douchet, who guide us through MacArthur’s achievements in World War II, the Korean War and in peace-building. Read industry reviews of Dad’s new World War II Asia-Pacific novel, The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com – it’s now out on Kindle for US$6.99, and it's available in paperba ..read more

Here's the first of two special episodes on aboriginal Australia! At home in Hong Kong, we visit a cultural exhibition at James' school, where we find out about an aboriginal-style painting James’ and his group made as a part of their investigation into aboriginal culture. And we hear James play the didgeridoo during his group's Kangaroo Dance. Then we pop along to see some aboriginal art - in Brisbane, Australia! We meet an aboriginal family who keep traditional culture alive on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Dad and Me are joined by guest presenters, and we fire some fairly random history question ..read more

We see how great speeches and peaceful protest marchers can make big changes in the world, particularly in America in the 1950s and 1960s. For images of the people and events we talk about, go to dadandmelovehistory.com Read industry reviews of Dad’s new World War II Asia-Pacific novel, The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. It’s now out on Kindle for US$6.99, as well as in paperback. So is Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, a love-story/thriller based on real events in Poland, Paris, London and Prague. Here are some questions based on today’s episode: The US Declaration of Independ ..read more

We’ve gathered a lot of new listeners recently, so here are some highlights to help them catch-up. Despite the costs (website/hosting), Dad and Me will keep making new episodes if you help us to grow our audience! A new episode – about a special capital city – is coming your way this weekend! We’re going monthly, so on the first weekend of each month we will drop into your podcast app – if you have subscribed (for free, of course). Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. Look on our webpage for images that accompany each episode. And join us on: Instagram, Twitter and&nb ..read more

A seasonal 'hello' from Dad & Me! Next weekend, during our Easter break, we'll have a special episode by Dad aimed at adults but suitable for young minds too - about why the most famous painting in the world is the most famous painting in the world!  After the Easter hols Dad & Me will be back with our normal show... Join us on:  Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and our webpage Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. And share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's how we'll keep going! See you next time! Podcast cover ar ..read more