The Donut Dollies

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  • Welcome Home, Sister: In The Clubmobile with Penni Evans and Emma Spencer

    The Clubmobile is rolling into the dustbowl once again, for more than just coffee and sinkers! This week we're joined by Ms. Penni Evans who served with the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Organization as a Donut Dollie during The Vietnam War, and Emma Spencer, creator of the documen...

  • On The Wings of Legacy: In The Clubmobile with Erin Miller

    How do you define a legacy? For Erin Miller, it transcends generations; her mother, Terry Harmon was a Donut Dolly and served in Vietnam. Before that, her grandmother served in The WASP during WWII. Three women, three generations, all carrying a legacy. This week Erin joins us to tell the story o...

  • What’s The Scuttlebutt? In The Clubmobile with Jeff, Don and Dennis Pt2

    We're back for part 2 with the fellas from What's The Scuttlebutt podcast, and Don, Jeff and Dennis have more to share with everyone! As conservators of the history of the greatest generation what exactly does it entail? What are their upcoming projects and how do they plan to further the conserv...

  • What’s The Scuttlebutt? In The Clubmobile with Jeff, Don and Dennis Pt1

    It's a full house in The Clubmobile this week, as we're joined by the fellas from What's The Scuttlebutt Podcast! Don, Dennis and Jeff are joining us to dig into the nitty gritty of WWII, how the three of them met and came to be a knowledgeable and successful podcast, and just what is the differe...

  • With Honor & Price: In The Clubmobile with Chief Michael Magliano

    Where were you 25 years ago? This is a question the world has been asking itself a lot in the last few weeks as we approach the anniversary of The World Trade Center attacks. September 11, 2001 is a day that changed everything, and for the people of New York, it was their lives and homes in the d...

  • Damn Lucky: In The Clubmobile with Author Kevin Maurer

    The number of WWII veterans that are still with us and able to tell their stories is dwindling, which is why the stories we do have on record are so important. Kevin Maurer's telling of John 'Lucky' Luckadoo's story is one of those on record that we hold in a special place here in The Clubmobile....

  • Music Maestro, Please! In The Clubmobile with Emilia Quaye

    This week we're stepping back in time to the golden age of film! If you've been with us a while, you know that we have an affinity for Old Hollywood and a time when going to the picture house was a major event, and the stars on the screen oozed charisma and romance. That's exactly what this week'...

  • Serving Coffee, Donuts & Smiles: In The Clubmobile with Author Jane Healey

    If you're keeping track, you remember that The Beantown Girls was one of our Book Club picks earlier this year, getting a standing ovation from all three of us in our quarterly recap. Joining us this week is author Jane Healey, who put pen to paper and brought us the story of three lifelong frien...

  • She Wore Dog Tags Too: In The Clubmobile with Donut Dollie Terry Harmon

    Joining us this week is a true guest of honor in The Clubmobile, and someone who has truly earned the title of Donut Dollie; Ms. Terry Harmon. Terry is a former Donut Dollie who served with the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Organization during the Vietnam War. Nicknamed Donut Dolli...

  • The Navigator’s Letter: In The Clubmobile with Jan Cress Dondi

    If you know us, you know that we will never turn down the opportunity to read a good book; bonus points if the book checks all our wartime boxes. Jan Cress Dondi's book, The Navigator's Letter, does just that! It turns out, a small town where everyone knows each other is not so small when wartime...

  • Oh, Mona! In The Clubmobile with Spike White

    This week we're taking a trip back to Thorpe Abbots with Masters of The Air's Spike White! Known for his portrayal of Lt. Charles A. Via- Co-Pilot of Blakely's Crew- part of the 100th's original cadre- Spike is a history buff in his own right! From his audition process to boot camp with the legen...

  • An Officer and A Gentleman: In The Clubmobile with Corin Silva

    Joining us this week is the man who's laced up the boots of two very important figures in wartime history, Corin Silva! From a hardheaded USAAF Colonel, to a soft-spoken, God-fearing man, Corin has shown us not only two sides of himself, but the juxtaposition of war. He's brought to the screen th...

  • The Clubmobile on Tour: In The War Wagon with Jeff Copsetta

    The Clubmobile is hitting the road! Well, sort of- we're actually in the War Wagon with Jeff Copsetta! If you're part of the history community, then you know Jeff; if not, we can't think of a better introduction! An Army veteran, living history preservationist, teacher and now, President of The C...

  • Gerry Hamilton Through her Daughters Eyes: with Jana Hamilton Gruber

    It's time for another episode in The Wives of The Bloody Hundredth series! Join us as we welcome Jana Hamilton Gruber to The Clubmobile! Jana is the daughter of 100th Bomb Group Bombardier Howard "Hambone" Hamilton, but her mother has quite a story of her own! One of the three Chicago Wives, famo...

  • Through the (Fox)hole of A Donut: In The Clubmobile with Josh & Katie

    What happens when you put four wwii history enthusiasts in one room...er, zoom? This week we're joined by Josh and Katie from Foxhole Chat Podcast and bringing you a good old-fashioned chat amongst friends! How did their podcast come to be, and what do they hope their listeners get out of each ep...

  • On The Victory Homefront: In The Clubmobile with Jamie S.

    Give us the simple life! This week we're joined by Jamie from On The Victory Homefront podcast, and we're talking all about life at home during wartime. Jamie, who's own podcast focuses on the goings on and management of life for those who remained at home during the war, brings her knowledge and...

  • When I Think Back-The War Letters of Fitje Pitts: In The Clubmobile w/ Tim Pitts

    If you think back to our last round of Book Club picks for 2025, you'll remember that we read When I Think Back: The War Letters of Fitje Pitts. The book, written by her son Tilghman (Tim) puts a timestamp on his mother's wartime service with the American Red Cross. Journeying from home to largel...

  • My Mother Flew Fighters & My Father Flew Bombers: The Josephine Pitz Egan Story

    Women's History Month is almost over, but it's not over yet! Helping us close out this incredible month is the newest installment in our Wive's of The Bloody Hundredth series; the story of WASP Josephine Pitz Egan. If her name sounds familiar, that's because she was also the wife of Hundredth Bom...

  • Serving on All Fronts: In The Clubmobile with The 3-5-0 Girls’ Mel Bloom

    We're still celebrating Women's History Month in The Clubmobile and joining us this week is Mel Bloom, founder of The 350 Girls! Chances are you've seen The 350 Girls on social media; from women's history displays to living history talks and an arsenal of wartime uniforms, Mel is just one of many...

  • Falling Down Rabbit Holes: In The Clubmobile with Cara Moore Lebonick

    We're back with a new episode and joining us this week is our friend and historian, Cara Lebonick! We're diving straight in and talking all about her many lives before becoming a historian, the many different avenues of women's history, and how pulling on just one single thread can unravel a worl...

  • Life After Band of Brothers: In The Clubmobile with Matthew Leitch

    Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Band of Brothers alumni, friend of the pod and leader of the history nerdlings, Matthew Leitch! Come hang out with us as we dive into how he's keeping the history of WWII alive and how a Zoom party during Covid brought together history enthusiasts from al...

  • See A Man about A Horse: In The Clubmobile with Freddie Joe Farnsworth

    If you've joined us for any of our previous episodes featuring members of the HBO War community, it's time to meet the man who helped whip them into shape! Joining us this week is the man, the myth, the legend, Freddie Joe Farnsworth. A military man who landed a career working alongside Captain D...

  • Jean Crosby Through her Daughter's Eyes - with Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson

    Join us as we sit down for a chat with Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson, daughter of Harry and Jean Crosby. The story of Rebecca's father, Harry, is widely known throughout the 100th BG, but what isn't, is the story of her mother, Jean. There is more to Jean Crosby's story than just posing for the infam...

  • JP Morgan- Not The Rich Guy: In The Clubmobile with The Pacific's Joshua Bitton

    Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Joshua Bitton, who is well known for his portrayal of JP Morgan (no, not THAT guy) in HBOs The Pacific. From the audition process, to boot camp, Josh shares the story of his experiences on set, and the lasting friendships that he's carried with him over t...