Band of Brothers Podcast | Episode 10 with Damian Lewis | HBO Max

Damian Lewis - the Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning actor - whose portrayal of Major Dick Winters is the centrifugal force of Band of Brothers - joins host Roger Bennett to reflect on why a classically-trained, well-heeled Englishman was cast as a salt-of-the-earth American war hero, and why two decades later, Band of Brothers remains more than just a job.
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[@Johnyperks]

I worked on Band of Brothers for nearly the entire 9 months. Damien was a great leading man, such a true Gent.

[@jonburton2382]

Thank you for your part in making this great series happen, mate! Can I ask what you did on it?

[@Johnyperks]

@@jonburton2382 German Special Ability Soldier

[@Ingsoc75]

@@Johnyperks what scene(s)?

[@Johnyperks]

@@Ingsoc75 Every single Episode, except for Ep 2. i was also was an American Soldier in the extensive Re-shoots for Ep 1.

[@ScottyShaw]

@@Johnyperks What does German Special Ability Soldier mean?

[@mikebrase5161]

I dont think Damian Lewis will read this but I do want to say my condolences on losing his wife. Helen, was a beautiful woman and an outstanding actress. By order of the Peaky fookin Blinders

[@hannibalb8276]

Oh great now I'm sad

[@georgestevens1556]

First discovered D. Lewis w Stephen King's, " Dream Catcher" fabulous performance. So when he showed up again in "Homeland", another stellar performance I nearly stopped watching if not for Clair and Manny. And "Billions", (Bobby "Axe" Axelrod) easily my favorite show. Very, very sorry for your loss mate. But, I hope he will continue acting, for he is Brilliant.

[@Spaceman1968]

The one person that disliked this needs to run Currahee 3 miles up, 3 miles down.

[@charakaamayantha_ca9784]

😂😂 I'm with u mate... I'm with u

[@larson0014]

Lt sobel...

[@geofredotappan9777]

Full pack

[@johnbeauvais3159]

On the relationship between Nixon and Winters, he said that part of the reason they worked together so well was because in the morning Winters was at his best and Nixon wasn’t because he was hungover, but as the day wore on Nixon would start to come into himself as Winters wore out

[@orcanimal]

By far one of the best decisions HBO Max made.

[@mattmcc72]

20 years later, and BoB is still the gold standard of docu-dramas. These podcasts just show why. The cast and the writer knew they were doing something important. Thank you HBO for now creating these pod-casts but also knowing 20 years ago that these stories need to be told by the people who lived them.

[@alagaesia241]

I love how Damian downplays his on-screen charisma to "they probably chose me because I was the most BORING". Thank you so much to HBO and Roger for doing this. I'm so sad that it's over, but what a way to finish. I'll be re-listening for years to come.

[@user-ch6xi7rh8k]

Damian nailed the part so well. Best series ever!!

[@-C.S.R]

*Miniseries

[@eye_straindigital]

Great finale to the podcast. Thank you Roger and the people at HBO that made this happen.

[@LiebeNachDland]

The German general’s speech is always so profound to me. I think it’s maybe the best moment of the series. Winters’ face says it all there when listening. That scene titles the series right there. It always chokes me up even more and is nice listening to, considering that I know German. Liebgott did a great job translating. It’s pretty much perfect. Damian gives one of the all-time great performances, for me, on television, and I will never forget it and the memory of Winters. It was a large part of my childhood. Thank you for these.

[@barkeater7867]

wish the german general would have told them if they had had a set of balls at the beginning and refused to attack other countries for a luntic leader, then they really would have been couragous, but the square jawed general missed that part.

[@LiebeNachDland]

@@barkeater7867 I guess I understand somewhat what you’re saying, but perhaps also disagree. A General does not condemn his men after surrender, plus the British and French had quite a hand in the war’s beginning, I’d say.

[@willzinc6137]

As a Jew, I can say without a doubt that the German general did not choke me up.

[@QuicknStraight]

@@barkeater7867 You seriously need to go away and learn why the German people were so receptive to Hitler. The reparations Germany were forced to pay, after WWI, and the restrictions on what the German government could do post-WWI, crippled Germany and drove the people into Hitler's arms.The Allies were definitely a major part of the reason Hitler swept to power in the late 1920's.

[@elizabethmchenry3102]

I grew to have a crush on Damian Lewis watching him portray Major Winters. It was an excellent film. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are such great film makers. Thank you for your interviews.

[@PennelopeWhitmore]

Me too. I wish he were in more things I'm interested in.

[@OZAHS1959]

My dad knew Mike Ranney in college, they were in the same fraternity. Dad was Glider Infantry in the 17th AB, he was one of 55 guys in his platoon to walk into the Battle of the Bulge, and then was one of only 5 that walked out 45 days later. He then went over the Rhine in a glider in Operation Varsity on March 24, '45. (Bronze Star, Purple Heart) He never knew Mike Ranney was in WWII until reading Ambrose's book. They just never talked about the war years.

[@doom3798]

this man just oozes charisma. undying respect for winters and for damien for portraying him so beautifully. can't believe he was only 29! he seemed much older

[@243Abolerz]

Winters was a few years younger during the events

[@billloughman6656]

Grandpa said "No I served with a Company of Heroes!" This says it all. Thank you Easy Company and all our Military and their families for the Freedom you have provided for Our great country and the world.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Winters was such a leader. I'll be rewatching the box set again, during our winter months every year over here in Ireland. Thank you Band of Brothers for making me a better person too.

[@PennelopeWhitmore]

It is one of those things you can watch over again and again and still catch something new.

[@user-xb8my5gq3z]

Funny. To think that a true life movie can make a person know he can work to be a better human being. I know what your saying brother, I’d like to think because of what these men went through and how rough they had it and how soft life has been for me. That the least I can do now is to be a better person, every chance I can

[@nealmccoy5727]

I remember watching this as a 16 year old when it came out. I was absolutely obsessed with the series and I got my high school buddies hooked as well. I've probably watched it 50 times since. Never gets old !

[@DaftSwank]

It’s weird hearing him in his normal accent. He plays so many American characters, with “Major Winters” being his most famous one.

[@jacobcorcho2518]

Nothing better to listen to on this Veterans Day of 2021. Absolutely incredible podcast. Thank you Roger, HBO, men that portrayed the heroes, and most of all, the heroes themselves. I will be forever grateful for their sacrifice, for the more free world that we have now. I will carry that respect and gratefulness to my grave, I swear on everything in my life.

[@m.h.6499]

Yes, agree, it’s a debt we cannot repay.

[@logannguyen1343]

The best day to post episode 10, Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

[@MrJJuK]

"Grampa, were you a hero during the war...?" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Ingsoc75]

Get’s me every time.

[@jamesbarker2567]

@@Ingsoc75 Same Here

[@hildakj]

Again I think this just needs to go on and on. All the stories we could learn. I would love to learn more About Luz, Perconte, Babe, Webster, Sobel. So many more. This has been great to listen to.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

I knew Damian Lewis from The Forsyte Saga before seeing BoB (which I have seen several times). His acting in everything is excellent. His accent in BoB was flat out amazing!!

[@catherinelw9365]

I see why Mr. Lewis is such a great actor. He has scope and depth when discussing human nature, especially when he referenced the "manhood" forged from war and combat. "...and gentlemen in England now-a-bed shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whilest any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day."

[@jawaman77]

I'm so sad this is over. I've listened to each episode several times. Perfect way to end this BTW......absolutely perfect ❤

[@stuartellison6895]

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them

[@EhEhEhEINSTEIN]

Just like the show, this podcast series will be a yearly re-visit

[@bluevonwagner8609]

Not gonna lie, I've heard the BOB opening theme hundreds of times and every time I hear it I get choked up and misty-eyed.

[@jamesbarker2567]

Same

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

These men all live on in my heart...

[@101101anton]

What an incredible podcast series this has been - Well done! I do think it would of been worthwhile giving an honourable mention to Michael Kamen, who composed and conducted the music for the series in collaboration with The London Metropolitan Orchestra. 🎶 It really did bring everything together into the best TV series ever made.

[@asalvarezgab]

Absolutelly, Anton!! couldn´t agree more

[@geoffshilton6998]

What is it about the soundtrack that still, after 20 years, brings a tear to my eyes and a lump to my throat.

[@twogoblinstall894]

This was amazing, thank you Rodger & CO for doing this!

[@fettfan91]

Thanks for posting all of these episodes, every one was a quality listen.

[@wessexdruid7598]

"Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea." Samuel Johnson, 1778.

[@darthmong7196]

I had a great uncle who died in pretty much the same way as Janovec, in May 1945, just as the war ended. He was on a supply run in France and hit a pothole on his motorbike. He's just another name on the war memorial in my town in central England. As an aside, my patriarchal side of the family comes from the US. I found out only recently that I have a great uncle who served in Charlie company, 101st.

[@stuartellison6895]

Whereabouts in central England?

[@darthmong7196]

@@stuartellison6895 Northamptonshire

[@paulcrawford5437]

I know a lot of people say Breaking Bad or The Wire etc is the best TV show of all time, but for me Band of Brothers eclipse them all, a truly astonishing piece of TV.

[@stellangios]

I'd love to say something properly profound but I'm just ❤️😭 Thanks for this podcast, it's been amazing

[@deborahwatkins9557]

Well done Rog, I've REALLY enjoyed listening to all the episodes and religiously watch the series every year. Curahee !!!!!!

[@dandunkle6400]

Thank you for this series Rog. Band of Brothers has had such an impact on my life and it was fascinating to learn so much more about it.

[@pecelot]

Thank you for making this podcast series, it was wonderful.

[@ChuckJansenII]

What a great interview. All the cast members gave such great performances. Band of Brothers was a game-changing mini-series the way it honored the memory of men who "served in a company of heroes."

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

thank you. i've enjoyed each moment of this series, and looked forward to it each week. your hard work and dedication is unmatched.

[@jasoncooper1422]

Y

[@prateekkumar9873]

One of the most beautiful story I have ever heard. Perfect.

[@ReidandShane]

I really enjoyed every episode of this podcast. And thank you for extending this series through a podcast. And thank you for honoring the Greatest Generation!🇺🇸

[@dirks4093]

Great podcast. Thanks for having it. I hope to experience more from the guys who portrayed the real men, especially for the 20th anniversary of the production.

[@ryanswanson5547]

Major Winter’s: I served in a company of hero’s Me: 😭💦

[@ApocalypseNowWithEli]

Man, I’ve been waiting for this! Luckily I’m off work today and get to watch it’s immediate release. I truly hope this somehow continues or that maybe we move onto the Pacific which was also fantastic. Not quite as good a BoB but definitely a worthwhile endeavor IMO to cover. 2020 was the 10 year anniversary of the Pacific so it would be a timely Podcast as well. Anyway, thank you sir for doing this. Best thing to happen since the series itself. Kudos.

[@davidgladstone5261]

Thank you thank everyone involved and most especially the men of Easy and all the veterans of all the wars. If only we humans could be as selfless with each other without war.

[@rivstg13]

Fantastic!!! So glad to hear of this interview

[@lulu8lala8haha]

i have been looking for Damian's interview about his experience in BOB ever since I finish watching the show 20 years ago. Finally we have it here. What a brilliant interview. Thank you

[@charakaamayantha_ca9784]

Oh HBO... Thank u very much for bringing this valuable podcast series... Those were so much to fans of BOB... ❤️💕

[@idontknowpreston3673]

Outstanding podcast series. Hated to see it end.✌

[@loviedebiasio8864]

love this podcast series. thanks

[@judycarrasco74]

I love Damian Lewis, and this is my favorite role of his. Thank you for this interview and podcast!

[@czwirner]

Man, Im going to miss getting new episodes of this.

[@larryyouguessame6078]

His American accent is spot on!

[@graemeatkinson2138]

A beautifully timed podcast series. Well done Roger and all those interviewed. I have had a passion for military history since a teenager of the 70s however until Saving Private Ryan and then BoB it was always the fascination of the events, the machines, the equipment and the merchandise that was associated to WW2. These productions finally made it about the men and the wider people. A production that will be analysed for generations to come and deservedley so.

[@kkpenney444]

I'm gutted these interviews are over but oh so grateful they happened. Roger, I could listen to you interview a tree stump. Thank you.

[@paulcochrane1028]

Tremendous series of podcasts. Thank you.

[@Lynda-ly5uv]

What a brilliant interview .

[@AmberPearcy]

Thank you! Happy Veterans Day!

[@moviewryter1985]

A social document. What a great thing to call it. ..and the be revered a century from now, I am sure. A masterpiece.

[@markstephan2304]

Thank you!

[@charakaamayantha_ca9784]

Huge respect to all the heroes in WW2 including Easy Comapny too... Thank u very much HBO for made this happen... 🖤❤️

[@geon565]

loved this podcast series

[@nickbarton3191]

Brilliant interview. Loved the series, and loved that it was true to life. Amazing story of leadership, very admirable.

[@RicktheCrofter]

“I just flew in from (location.) Boy! Are my arms tired!” That is an ancient American joke. Americans have been telling that joke since the Wright Brothers invented the airplane.

[@dunkace]

Incredible end to a podcast, for the end of an incredible series.

[@thecincinnatikid6227]

Excellent podcast

[@christopherliston2371]

Thank you.

[@markusnss]

Is this podcast available on other platforms? Really enjoy the format, it’s absolutely brilliant and highly appreciated.

[@MrCai01]

Nice work Roger

[@jayjohnson2097]

I enjoyed looking up the latitude/longitude coordinates posted with each of these podcasts. Most of them indicate a location with a strong connection to the episode that the podcast discusses (though ep 3 fits better if you swap the W for E). The only one that I can't figure out the connection for is the intro podcast

[@RiichanTV103]

my sister used to be an actress. she was often insecure about herself in acting so she did what damian did, place herself in the character she's portraying and be that character.

[@billbeardsley3262]

Along with The Pacific almost as good, I consider this the greatest cinematography that Hollywood ever produced. They will never create something this good again. Curahee!!!

[@MrJJuK]

Please, do the Pacific next. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@your_royal_highness]

War is probably the most transcendent, sensory/life experience you could ever have. There is a reason why a lot of men want to stay or go back if a war is still raging. They always say the heroes are the ones that sacrificed their lives. I get that.

[@LoneWolf051]

"We Happy Few, We Band Of Brothers, For He Who Today Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother" - King Henry VIII

[@garethgazz9332]

lol... Henry V. Henry VIII was the fat one who had relationship issues.

[@Jagsm29]

@@garethgazz9332 You're both wrong. It was Shakespeare who wrote those words.

[@garethgazz9332]

@@Jagsm29 Yes, in the play Henry V...

[@cpj93070]

Henry VIII wtf 😂😂

[@tomliemohn624]

Man he just nailed the accent. I would have never guessed he was British.

[@jasonjavelin]

The pacific next? These are amazing

[@glennwhittaker197]

Don't know if anyone reads these 2 years on but I remember this being on in the UK but I was stationed in West Germany with the British Army & asked my mum to record every episode onto VHS tapes LOL I do have the box set on DVD now of course LOL Currahee!

[@frankgerace5997]

Damian Lewis’ American accent was so good, before I learned the truth, I thought he was an American actor!! Same for Ross McCall, who played Liebgott….

[@samiam619]

What I wonder is if Damian when going to a reunion, does he revert back to his American accent when greeting his fellow Actors?

[@scottnolan2833]

I think Lewis would have made a fine officer. He’s far more cerebral and driven than he likes to admit. He’d have been a British officer in WWII and probably a very good one.

[@tonyk1584]

Well done and thank you. (T Kay Vietnam Vet)

[@Daiin0]

Oh wow I thought this was only on spotify. I'm surprised its on youtube too.

[@arcticdragon104]

No David Webster though?

[@2dollarcrew]

This is my fav episode of the series and podcast. It’s odd to hear Damien talk without an English accent.

[@daveyboy_]

Who was the Canadian actor who didn't get the part , was it Aiden Devine ?

[@history_loves_anime8927]

I'm curious if The Pacific will also get a podcast as it's the sibling series to this.

[@MalrickEQ2]

When is 2nd one coming out??

[@speedracer2336]

Can't get enough of this series. Pacific gets a lot attention for the fierce fighting that took place there, personally Europe was just as horrific and there was more if it. Very good acting.

[@catherinelw9365]

No way. The European theater didn't involve kamikaze attacks, cannibalism, desecration, torture, all kinds of horrific violence against POWs. The Eastern front was awful, but neither side practiced cannibalism and suicide attacks. You clearly know very little of the Pacific theater. The Marines were fighting in jungle. Jungle warfare is far worse than fighting in civilized land. A German general once said that jungle warfare was the worst because even if you're not in combat, the jungle will kill you. Were there venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions in the European theater? All kinds of biting and stinging insects (except for mosquitos)? Did men contract malaria? Hepatitis? Jungle rot? You have no idea.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

​@@catherinelw9365another thing to note was that island fighting general generally had no "frontline", so no matter where you were, you were never safe.

[@robertstauffer2865]

"Budgie smugglers" lololololol.

[@tumbleheart4664]

Coordinates: Berchtesgaden, Germany

[@rikkcampos6]

Damian Fookin Lewis!

[@clavididk1236]

They did sobel dirty. He landed on d-day too and even took a. Machine gun nest. Sobel was no coward. But he was not the best leader. He ended up shooting himself and surviving. And dying in a hospital malnutritioned. I feel for sobel.

[@samiam619]

I interrupted watching BoB to watch these podcasts. Time to get back to the action! It’s about to get COLD…

[@jerometurner8759]

They should make a show about one of them men after the war. How they integrated into daily life. How the country got back to normal. How the men felt sitting at home after being in such terrible environments. Did the men keep in contact with others? Etc

[@243Abolerz]

Read the book

[@ivetterecinos8976]

Somebody knows who was this Canadian actor? For me Damien is true resemblance.

[@Jaymes400]

Really wish HBO would give us a release date on Masters of the Air, "Mid spring" is right now, it's almost summer and there's not a peep from anybody about an air date

[@catherinelw9365]

I googled it and it's supposed to be released on September 20, 2023. Just around the corner, if they're correct.

[@spurgu9769]

Its curious to hear Lewis speaking in his native accent