The Donut Dollies
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The Only Tree in East Anglia: In The Clubmobile with Matt Mabe
This week, we're opening The Clubmobile for a special episode to commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of the Bremen raid. Joining us to talk about the importance of the mission that was subsequently the start of Black Week is Matt Mabe from the 100th Bomb Group Historical Team, and he's giving us the...
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Cooking with The Calutron Girls: In The Clubmobile with Sarah Morgan
Who are The Ladies of Oak Ridge and how did they contribute to The Manhattan Project? Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is Sarah Morgan, the woman behind Cooking with The Calutron Girls! We're whipping up more than just wartime recipes in this episode as we dig into the history of The Ladie...
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Putting Her Back in the Narrative: In The Clubmobile with Jaclyn Basilone
Joining us in The Clubmobile this week is a woman whose name speaks for itself- Jaclyn Basilone, great niece of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. We're tapping into the untold story of the life of Lena Basilone in the years following the war; the quiet woman who valued her family above all,...
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To Peleilu and Back - In The Clubmobile with Scott Gibson
This week we're joined by the one and only, Scott Gibson! Scott is widely known for his portrayal of Captain Andrew "Ack Ack" Haldane in HBOs The Pacific, but did you know that almost wasn't the case? We're talking all about his audition process, the experience of portraying such a gentle giant o...
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The Legacy of Frank Murphy through The Eyes of His Granddaughter Chloe Melas
Joining us this week is NBC's Chloe Melas, granddaughter of 100th Bomb Group Navigator, Frank Murphy. If you think you knew all there was to know about Frank Murphy, we can guarantee you that's not the case! There is more to his story, and the legacy he left behind, than just the Luck Of The Draw...
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Just A Pair of Trainers: In The Clubmobile with Darragh Cowley
Joining us this week is Masters of The Air's Darragh Cowley! Known for his portrayal of Lt. Glenn Graham, Darragh is taking us start to end on his journey of auditioning, boot camp, and the research he immersed himself in, in order to bring Glenn Graham to the big screen. We also had quite a few ...
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The Original Screwball Girl: In The Clubmobile with Dr. Olympia Kiriakou
This week we're bringing you the second half of our two-part series on Hollywood's golden girl, Carole Lombard. Joining us this week is Dr. Olympia Kiriakou, a film historian who's central focus is Classical Hollywood. Author of Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy and Legacy, Dr. Olympia bri...
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Not Our Mothers- War Brides of East Anglia: with Dr. Hattie Hearn
We're so excited to welcome our friend Dr. Hattie Hearn back to The Clubmobile! Join us as we dive into the story of the women of East Anglia who were not only there to witness the "Friendly Invasion" of American troops but became war brides. The part 2 to our War Brides episode that was released...
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Accentuate The Positive: In The Clubmobile with Emily Yellin
It's Women's History Month and we're kicking it off with Emily Yellin! Author of what we proclaim to be the encyclopedia on women's history, Our Mother's War, Emily talks with us about her experience in writing the book that brings every avenue of women's wartime to life. Inspired by her own moth...
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Margaret Blakely Through Her Daughters Eyes: With Barbara Blakely Holck
Join us as we welcome Barbara Blakely Holck to The Clubmobile, daughter of Everett and Margaret Blakely. Barbara's father, Everett Blakely, is known throughout the 100th Bomb Group, but her mother Margaret also has a story. Most well known is her 1943 photo alongside Jean Crosby and Gerry Hamilto...
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Atta Girls- The Women Who Flew The Spitfire: In The Clubmobile with Becky Aikman
Before joining the war effort in America, female pilots packed their bags and sailed to England. These women were the first to join the war effort, ferrying planes in the Air Transport Auxiliary, or The ATA. Known as Atta Girls, the story of these American women is brought to life by author Becky...