Best HennyB Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 34- The Beast We Built 25:50

4d ago25:50

25:50

British army driver Ned Calder is called upon to assist engineers with a new machine destined to change the tide of the war. But as the project unfolds, he learns of a family secret that could turn his world upside down.

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Episode 33- The Shell And The Sapling 19:47

13d ago19:47

19:47

When a family returns to their war-scarred farm in Eastern Germany, a tragic accident reshapes everything. In the shadow of grief, they must decide what’s worth holding on to—and what it means to stay rooted

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Episode 32- The Line Between Us 28:15

20d ago28:15

28:15

Two Canadian brothers, raised on the rails, are conscripted into a war they didn’t choose. From the mud-soaked nights of France to the quiet dread of a front porch in Vancouver, this story traces the bond between siblings stretched across continents, courage, and the fragile hope of reunion

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Episode 31- Memories In The Mud 38:35

27d ago38:35

38:35

On the Western Front, a pacifist quartermaster and a young soldier form an unlikely bond amid the mud and chaos. As orders are given and futures weighed, they find comfort and courage in one another. A quiet story of friendship, resilience, and difficult decisions.

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Episode 30- Innocence Runs 24:12

1M ago24:12

24:12

When Cemil's father is conscripted into the Ottoman army, the young boy refuses to stay behind. Hidden beneath canvas tarps and amidst soldiers, Cemil journeys to Gallipoli, discovering bravery, sacrifice, and the stark realities of war. But can innocence truly survive on the battlefield?

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Episode 29- In The Fold 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

Radha Devi, a young widow in British-occupied India, spends her days sewing uniforms for colonial troops. But grief has a sharp edge—and with each stitch, she begins to find her own quiet form of rebellion

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Episode 28- What Remains 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

In rural Scotland, Fiona Douglas takes in a newborn after tragedy strikes her neighbor’s family. As the war rages in France, she and her sons form a fragile household with sixteen-year-old Jamie, who vows to raise the child left behind. A deeply emotional story of quiet resilience, chosen family, and the long wait for those who may never return.…

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Episode 27- Easter Rising 33:45

2M ago33:45

33:45

April 1916. Dublin is quiet—until it isn’t. Captain Aiden McCool, an Irishman in British uniform, returns home just as whispers of revolution become gunfire. Assigned to monitor unrest, Aiden finds himself trapped between duty to the Crown and love for his family. When the Easter Rising erupts and the city burns, a single message brings his world c…

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Episode 26- Winter Reckoning 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

Sergei, a former police officer turned military bounty hunter, begins to question his role in the Russian war effort. Reassigned to the Imperial Guard, he gains an intimate view of royal life amid the empire’s unraveling. A brooding tale of loyalty, power, and internal reckoning.

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Episode 25- In The Name Of Service 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

Clara enters the male-dominated world of an armory during World War I, assembling artillery shells while confronting her father’s pacifist ideals and society’s expectations of women. A compelling story of identity, conviction, and the complex roles of women in war.

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Episode 24- Silent Wind 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

German chemists Ludwig Richter and Dieter Krauss oversee the first human trials of chlorine gas, marking a chilling turning point in the war. A haunting story of ambition, remorse, and the birth of modern chemical warfare.

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Episode 23- Shadows of Gallipoli 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

Lieutenant Edward Harrington, a meticulous British clerk, is thrust into the chaos of the Gallipoli Campaign after being summoned by Winston Churchill. From the quiet of inventory ledgers to the thunder of the front lines, Edward’s journey reveals the unexpected courage found in unlikely placesBy HennyB

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Episode 22- The Light of Brussels 24:17

3M ago24:17

24:17

After being wounded and captured, French soldier André Noel awakens in a Brussels hospital under the care of British nurse Edith Cavell. As their bond deepens, he learns she holds a secret that could change his fate. A moving tale of quiet defiance, compassion, and courage in captivity.By HennyB

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Episode 21- Seeking Providence 24:13

3M ago24:13

24:13

In New Zealand, Bridget and her family face the looming threat of conscription. With rumors swirling and uncertainty mounting, they must choose between staying rooted or fleeing to Providence, Rhode Island, in search of safety, freedom, and a future beyond war.By HennyB

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Episode 20- A Dance With Deception 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Marko, a Serbian resistance spy, infiltrates the Austro-Hungarian Ministry of War during WWI. As his covert mission unfolds, a bond with an insider named Anna threatens to unravel everything. A tense tale of espionage, trust, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.By HennyB

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Episode 19-The Weight of Feathers 23:09

4M ago23:09

23:09

In a small Canadian town, fifteen-year-old Colleen Taylor proudly joins the white feather movement—shaming men who haven’t enlisted. But when one of her targets volunteers and dies in combat, the consequences hit home. A devastating story of misguided patriotism, grief, and the innocence lost in war’s shadow.…

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Episode 18- The Call To Fly 23:27

4M ago23:27

23:27

Stunt pilot Clyde Roberts joins the war effort as a daring aviator in the skies over France. Through thrilling dogfights and the guilt of survival, Clyde discovers the cost of glory and the courage it takes to keep flying.By HennyB

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Episode 17- Desperate Fury 17:25

4M ago17:25

17:25

On the Eastern Front, Russian and German soldiers form an uneasy truce to fight off a pack of ravenous wolves. In this surreal wartime encounter, survival demands unexpected alliances—and blurs the line between enemy and brother.By HennyB

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Episode 16- Sunflowers And Sacrifice 17:51

4M ago17:51

17:51

In Bulgaria, young defense clerk Stefan Dimitriov is tasked with drafting conscription orders. When his own brother’s name appears, he must choose between duty and family. A story of torn loyalties, sacrifice, and the aching beauty of what’s left behind.By HennyB

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Episode 15- Carrying The Crown 17:09

5M ago17:09

17:09

In Vienna, train conductor Eric Bauer is tasked with transporting the Archduke’s body after the assassination that sparked World War I. As he journeys home through a changing Austria, Eric reflects on family, duty, and the quiet dread of a world on the brink of war.By HennyB

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Episode 14- In the Colonial Shadows 21:10

5M ago21:10

21:10

In a village at the base of India’s Aravalli Hills, munshi Ahmed Khan is tasked with recruiting men for the British war effort. As promises of land and honor unravel, he faces a moral crisis that tests his loyalty to empire, village, and self. A story of sacrifice, trust, and betrayal under colonial rule.…

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Episode 13- The Final Kick 19:03

5M ago19:03

19:03

In Istanbul, two best friends—Amir, a Muslim, and Bedros, an Armenian—share a love of football and brotherhood. But as World War I unfolds and ethnic tensions rise, their bond is tested by loyalty, loss, and a final, unforgettable moment.By HennyB

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Episode 12- Dawn Of Duty 23:07

5M ago23:07

23:07

Giovanni Ricci, a young Italian farmer, faces the looming grip of conscription as Italy enters the war. Torn between family and national duty, he confronts the realities of life on the front lines and the sacrifices demanded by both blood and country.By HennyB

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Episode 11- When The Fields Fell Silent 24:38

6M ago24:38

24:38

Australian farmer Jack McKinnon is thrust from his peaceful life into the brutal world of subterranean warfare with the Tunneling Company in Belgium. As he risks everything to save lives beneath the battlefield, his courage and ingenuity reveal the quiet strength of ordinary men in extraordinary times.…

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Episode 10- Threads Of Fate 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

Swedish nurse Karin Persson volunteers in Paris and finds herself tending the wounded near the Somme. Amid heartbreak and exhaustion, she forms a bond with a young orphan and discovers resilience in compassion. A powerful portrait of quiet heroism on the fringes of war.By HennyB

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Episode 9- Under The Parisian Sky 14:18

6M ago14:18

14:18

It's September 1914 in Paris, a city caught in the uneasy calm before the storm of war. Emile, a Parisian taxi driver, has his daily routine upended as the German army advances closer to the heart of France.By HennyB

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Episode 8- Uncertain Horizons 20:42

6M ago20:42

20:42

Trapped in the Carpathian Mountains, Russian soldier Dimitri and his comrades face frostbite, disillusionment, and the collapse of the Tsarist regime. As revolution brews, they desert their post and journey to Petrograd, drawn by the promise of change—and the rising storm of history.By HennyB

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Episode 7- The Unraveling 17:49

7M ago17:49

17:49

In a quiet Bosnian village, young Amir eagerly awaits Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s visit to Sarajevo—only to witness the world change in an instant. A gripping account of the assassination that sparked a global war, seen through the eyes of a boy on the brink of historyBy HennyB

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Episode 6-The Shadow Of War 32:48

7M ago32:48

32:48

In 1917, Elijah Thompson, a young Black man from Brooklyn, enlists in the U.S. Army to fight for a country that often overlooks him. Amid war and racism, he serves with the Harlem Hellfighters and returns home forever changed. A powerful story of identity, sacrifice, and the fight for justice.By HennyB

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Episode 5- Carved In Memory 20:28

7M ago20:28

20:28

In a small New Zealand town, young Percy grapples with his brother Walter’s enlistment and eventual loss. Through letters and a carved wooden boat, their bond endures across distance and death. A tender story of grief, memory, and the strength of brotherly love.By HennyB

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Episode 4-The Weight of Duty 17:02

7M ago17:02

17:02

Aboard a German U-boat, young seaman Carl Fischer faces a crisis of conscience when ordered to fire on a civilian liner. Accused of treason, he must navigate the deadly tension between duty and morality in the depths of war.By HennyB

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Episode 3.5- An Introduction 8:35

7M ago8:35

8:35

Welcome to the World War I Stories Podcast, where history comes alive through captivating narratives. In this special episode, host Henny B. steps away from storytelling to share the personal journey that led to the creation of this unique podcast. Discover the inspiration behind the series, rooted in a passion for audiobooks and a fascination with…

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Episode 3-The Silent Return 18:54

7M ago18:54

18:54

In this poignant episode of the World War I Stories Podcast, "The Silent Return," host Henny B. takes listeners on a journey through the emotional landscape of a family torn apart by war. Sixteen-year-old William bravely enlists to fight in World War I, leaving behind his devastated mother, Claire, who clings to his letters as a lifeline amidst the…

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Episode 2- A Minute from Freedom 14:55

8M ago14:55

14:55

In war-torn Belgium, 1914, Henri and his family flee their farm under the cover of night as artillery creeps closer. A harrowing tale of desperation, courage, and the fragile hope that guides a family toward safety.By HennyB

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Episode 1- Echoes Of Silence 17:29

8M ago17:29

17:29

After returning from the front, James is greeted by the warm embrace of his wife and young son—but the horrors of war linger just beneath the surface. As his family struggles to reach him through episodes of shell shock and haunted silence, they begin a quiet journey of healing. Guided by love, therapy, and the unwavering support of those around hi…

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