Reviews
“I have recently started listening to this podcast following a growing interest in the Great War. Although I am Canadian, the stories and experiences would have been much the same and in fact are often covering the same ground. I have especially enjoyed the Smythe diaries as it give us a first...”Read full review »
Apppernapper via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/02/24
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“Well done the research is great. Totally enjoying it Thanks phil”
VB Badit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/16/23
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“Great to hear the stories of the WW1 diggers in their own words. Amazing research identifying diggers mentioned in each episode adds to the story.”
The Rosella Pariah via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/30/23
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“This is my favourite podcast by fa. Been listening to it for a couple years. Love the amazing way how you present these episodes.”
gord_13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/02/23
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“I just found this podcast and truly enjoy the content and supplemental info provided at the end to characters mentioned in it. Please continue to produce more episodes.”
Tourer94v via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“Phil mannell’s podcast,about the Australian armed forces in ww1, is one of my favourites,phil’s unique style and varied content keeps me interested,I particularly like the interviews and letters about the veterans, don’t stop Phil,it’s a great thing you are doing…uroo.”
Andywakeupworld. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/02/22
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“Love the show but why the weird voice for British CO’s and the like? Really jarring and a bit silly to our ears!”
LivMolUk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/22
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“I have recently gone back and listened to a few episodes I had missed. They were corkers.
Thanks for keeping the podcast going.”
bald at 20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/11/22
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“This has got to be one of the best history podcasts out there. If you’re looking to listen to first had WW1 accounts presented spectacularly THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU, honestly can’t stop listening.”
Basil2224 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“Top job there cobber”
Top Meerkat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/30/22
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“Great detailed work. Very immersive story telling. I’ve been transfixed by this podcast from the get go. I’m not looking forward to catching up with Phil as I’ll have to wait for each episode to come out.”
freokat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/19/22
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“Love the mix of military and personal history. Really engaging. Thank you for all the hard work that clearly lies behind each podcast.”
Grumbler66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/22
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“Many thanks to Phil for putting this podcast together. Such a lot of work doing the research for each episode. Love hearing the stories of Australians.”
FrankW via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/01/22
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast in the tractors on the farm. I get hours and hours of seat time and this very well done podcast keeps me awake and interested. Just when you think life is tough, at least your not in a trench (unless you are).”
piglady6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“A absolutely fantastic podcast. Lots of this should be told to school kids at school as a major part of Australian history. Keep up the good work
Cheers
Sean”
sean 46 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/25/21
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“I like this Podcast so much I logged back into my I-tunes account after 5 years to leave a review. I love the Biographies of the known personnel at the end of each podcast. The memories and diaries of these men, and women, are mind blowing. When I hear them mention things that are close to me...”Read full review »
The Keen Moron via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/21
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“I have just found this podcast and it is excellent! I listen to a lot of history podcasts and just wish many of them were on a par with this!
I am halfway through the Percy Smythe diaries. It’s fascinating and horrifying.
Keep up the good work!”
tudor limes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/21
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“I first discovered this podcast about two weeks ago on Spotify. Two weeks later and I’ve just now finished episode 2.50. This podcast is absolutely fantastic in terms of raw, unedited first hand accounts of the war and life during the war. I’ve never really had a big interest in WWI, being much...”Read full review »
xd56WHY? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/21
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“Really bringshome the deviation of war and the sadness of it all. Great job mate 👍”
craigd3420 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/02/21
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“Great podcast with a great host. Enjoy listening and tune in nearly every day! Thank you!”
Maffs050701 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/21
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“Wow what a brilliant podcast, Phil delivers an amazing insight into this part of history and helps you understand what life was like through their stories and diary’s.
I have just finished series 2 on Percy Smythe and it was 50 amazing episodes detailing his actions and the everyday life of a...”Read full review »
pincodan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/21
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“WW1 has long been a subject that has interested me as our family had numerous men serving in the ANZAC forces including one great uncle killed on the first day of the assault on Chunuk Bair. Our family has served in almost all conflicts, that we can trace from the Crimean War, Boer War, WW1, WW2,...”Read full review »
ANZAC_USMC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/21
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“I have really enjoyed these podcasts. They give you a very interesting insight into the period. Both the boring and action filled times. I appreciate the effort that has been put in to do such a good job. Sometimes I have woken to dreams not disimular to those described by the Diggers, such is...”Read full review »
Gid123 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/17/21
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“I really appreciate the time the young man has spent researching and compiling these shows. They have kept me entertained for hours while out in the peaceful green fields of England walking the dog, how lucky I am. I can never thank our military enough for what they have sacrificed so I could...”Read full review »
Toothlesjon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/21
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“I’m on season 4 and love it. Very precise and thorough. I highly recommend it if you like unfiltered, first hand accounts of the Great War.”
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United States of America ·
02/02/21
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“An excellent podcast the narrator puts so much time and effort into this more than I’ve ever known in a podcast before so much information highly recommended.”
Postie1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/20
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“Lest we forget all our brave men and women who proudly put on the uniform and thanks for bringing us this awesome podcast 🇦🇺🍺”
thetrueAussie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/20
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“Thanks mate , there is an episode on Poziers where he mentions my great uncle dying , he was also mentioned pre Gallipoli, RIP TW Board 3rd Battalion.”
GoldyMike via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/20
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“Third time round i have listen to your WW1 podcast.
Great way to past the time as I am in hospital partly blind left leg off below knee I know how some of those pore buggers felt. Sometimes, most of the time they felt without doubt what a great deal they where doing for there country,
How glade...”Read full review »
srsarrt via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/20
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“Thanks for the fantastic podcast, I wait for the next DIGGERS story , hope that can come up with some fantastic new episodes.
Listening to you from the warm heart of Africa . Monkeybay Malawi
David French”
onelovemalawi via Apple Podcasts ·
Malawi ·
09/13/20
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“A terrific and well executed WWI podcast that would be valuable at any time but is extra poignant and precious at a time like this. I hold this podcast in the highest regard although sometimes it's hard to drive my truck with tears in my eyes!”Read full review »
Denboy300 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/20
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“Absolutely brilliant work Phil. As an Army Reserve Recruit headed to Kapooka soon your work is both inspirational and educational! I’m listening to your entire catalog!
Kind Regards
Spencer Lambert”
F2 Lambo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/05/20
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“i’ve been on a wwi digger podcast binge for the entirety of the coronavirus pandemic. i’ve been absolutely hooked and i figured it was high time i spread the good word about this podcast especially to those deciding wether or not to listen. it’s really worth one’s time and i look forward to many...”Read full review »
not_genghis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/20
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“....great Podcast Phil. Personal accounts capture the true essence of soldiering not covered in grand histories. Have immersed myself in the stories in catching up to the current episode. Keep ‘em coming.”
CPLAresRetd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/07/20
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“Amazing to hear the accounts of over a hundred years ago especially the part where he was posted near my home in Salisbury!”
westyshooting via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/20
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“Phil is doing a fantastic job at giving us mere mortals an insight into a soldiers life. I’m only up to season 2 and have been binging on them. Can’t wait for the day when I have caught up. I would fully recommend this podcast to any person who is interested in the life & trials of soldiers...”Read full review »
ToadyCrocket via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/19/20
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“Great in depth podcast. Love the digger bios at the end of each episode. Keep up the great work mate A+++”
Your Mumma via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/18/20
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“What an amazing podcast, very well read. The diaries are astonishing, so matter-of-fact when the authors describe the horrors they faced.”
J the Kiwi via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/20/19
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“Watched Gallipoli on Netflix and wanted to find out more of what went on as it wasn’t really covered in my history scooping in the 70’s in Scotland.
A very enjoyable listen and by the end of the first series you felt a great deal of empathy for the main character. Thank you,”
Just an Ape via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/19
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“this is required listening, nothing puts you in the trench more poignatly then Digger histories. fantastic stuff!!!”
Cpl_Splintex via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/09/19
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