Band of Brothers Podcast | Episode 6 “Bastogne” with Shane Taylor | HBO Max

Shane Taylor, the actor responsible for one of the tenderest performances of the series as medic Eugene Roe, joins host Roger Bennett to talk the contradiction of being tasked with preserving life in a warzone. Plus, how the Englishman developed his Cajun accent, and Roe’s relationship with Belgian nurse Renée Lemaire. #BandOfBrothers
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Band of Brothers Podcast | Episode 6 “Bastogne” with Shane Taylor | HBO Max

[@damets]

Shane Taylor as Doc Roe is what made Episode 6 so damn special. Tremendous performance by Shane and a tremendous man that Doc Roe was.

[@nickgraff9413]

When the church that is serving as the aid station for the 101st is bombed, Renee Lemaire, the nurse that Doc Roe befriended, didn't immediately die. While the building was burning down around her, she struggled to evacuate six men to safety. She died in the fire while trying to evacuate a seventh man. Because of her, six men lived for however long they had left. It's a shame this moment wasn't dramatized because while all the American soldiers around her, and defending Bastogne, are fighting bravely to hold the vital crossroads, she was fighting to save their lives in the rear. She was just an ordinary civilian, and was just as brave as any GI. Uncommon valor was a common virtue, on and off the battlefield. If her family sees this, or someone who knew her sees this, I just want to say thank you. Thank you, Renee, for tending to our men, and for saving those men at the cost of your own life. May we always see your courage and devotion to those around you as a testament to your unsung heroism.

[@JeffSal999]

Wow, yes, they should have worked that in, it could have just been one of the last soldiers that she evacuated who related the story to him when he came back looking for her. Thanks for your comment, or I and many others would have never known about her courage and bravery!👍

[@Deklan110]

I'm sure that the Nurse survived the war,I saw photos in a museum in Bastogne.

[@nickgraff9413]

@@Deklan110 Renee didn't survive the bombing, the Battalion Surgeon recovered her body. Her assistant, Augusta Chiwy, dramatized as "Anna", the Congolese woman, did survive that night. She passed away nearly eight years ago at the age of 94.

[@richommenicolas6165]

Je n'imagine pas la souffrance qu'elle a subi. C'est atroce de mourir brûlée vive. La scène du film m'avait déjà choqué, mais j'avais été soulagé d'une certaine manière, même si j'avais le cœur serré... Mais là c'est beaucoup trop affreux. Oui, il lui en a fallu du courage pour y rester, pour tenter de sauver les rares soldats encore vivants. Mais je n'imagine pas son agonie... C'est horrible, encore plus horrible que dans la série B o B.

[@dianekeller7534]

Women never get the credit like men do that is sad they should

[@eye_straindigital]

Incredible actor, his accent really is impeccable.

[@jeffnettleton3858]

According to the book, Company of Heroes, Doc Roe's grandmother was not a traiteur. His family said it was concocted by the scriptwriters. They described him as a man with a 6th grade education, who had had to work to help out the family, in the Depression and then did contract work, in construction, after the war, and could translate building plans better than trained engineers. His grandson remarked that the men told him they would see Doc at a few of the reunions and he didn't always remember the face, but told them if they dropepd their trousers and showed him where they were wounded, he'd probably remember them.

[@mikkasauza9566]

I hope he didn't suffer amnesia or something. Soldiers, war makes people sharp indeed

[@sarinameyer4739]

amazing!

[@tumbleheart4664]

"MEDIC!" What a simple but memorable reoccurring line in this amazing episode.

[@StreamOnMax]

👏

[@Emjackson89]

I've been a doc and I've had people shout "MEDIC" and believe me...it brings a chill down your spine, a chill of the unknown and a chill of responsibility, knowing that one of your guys has been hit. Eugene is an incredible doc. I absolutely love that episode.

[@buddystewart2020]

Obviously I never met Eugene Roe, but Shane's portrayal of him is one of my favorite in the series. Hearing what Eugene's grandson said to Shane was quite heartwarming.

[@IIISWILIII]

Dang, this guy was a Brit too?? Amazing how he nailed the cajun accent

[@chriscolemusicalsound]

Currently listening to this episode by campfire outside of Toccoa with tears in my eyes. Tomorrow morning I’m running 3 miles up and 3 miles down Curahee Mountain for the first time. I will never be able to fully express my gratitude towards the men of Easy Company, Ambrose, the series, and now this podcast. Thank you Roger for these interviews and your work helping preserve the Band of Brothers legacy.

[@stuartellison6895]

Good luck!

[@catherinelw9365]

Currahee!!!

[@LetitbeLexi]

a true experience all should strive to achieve and share, CURRAHEE!!

[@JeffSal999]

Right on brother, that’s an experience I think many would love! I have been visiting Pine Mt., Georgia just about every year for the past 30 years, and I have never gone to that area. My aunt and uncle have a home there in the country, and I think I’m gonna make a special trip!👍✊🏼💪🏼🙏🏻Currahee!

[@nekoti.8-2]

I hope you and those you love are well. 🇺🇸 🦅

[@Emjackson89]

I've been a doc and I've had people shout "MEDIC" and believe me...it brings a chill down your spine, a chill of the unknown and a chill of responsibility, knowing that one of your guys has been hit. Eugene is an incredible doc. I absolutely love that episode.

[@suzannepatterson5548]

My husband was 2nd 506 easy company 1967-1969 in Vietnam. I will always hold 101st in a special place in my heart

[@sallydorsey1851]

Best show I have ever warched

[@StreamOnMax]

a classic

[@nanfrostsfashionfocusstyle6250]

Even now, I can hear Shane saying words with a Cajun accent. It's sprinkled through here and there but I think it's like he really channeled Eugene Roe.

[@direwolf6234]

it's quite evident as you visit many small villages and hamlets throughout normandy belgium and the netherlands of their appreciation for what american troops did during the war as every town square has a memorial with flowers & flags... was very surprising and touching to see...

[@sebrinab.3859]

Being a medic veteran this was personal for me. How different it was his part being a medic and yet how familiar with the goals of saving lives and the compassion rawness that’s still there. Shane Taylor is a excellent actor who has a lot of heart and soul in his performance as Doc Roe. I hope Tom Hanks never Stops producing epic films like this. He truly is a masterpiece in his own right.

[@guitarhero0000]

I CANNOT BELIEVE that guy is British. I guess I've never heard a foreigner do a cajun accent that well.

[@aaropajari7058]

Indeed. American television is filled with British actors playing Americans, especially southerners.

[@mariecappart3079]

From Bastogne country, so #thankful for those men, for the series and for the podcast. Thank You!

[@tacoenvy]

Ohhh man one of my favorite characters! I love Eugene, the episode with him was absolutely my favorite. They were all amazing but that was for sure my #1. What made me love Eugene even more besides Shane's awesome portrayal was to find out the real Eugene Roe was Cajun and from Louisiana like myself and lived only a couple hours from my house.

[@edgarsmoonrocks1562]

To the German commander: "NUTS!" 🤣

[@AmberPearcy]

Each episode is getting better and better! Now we got Donnie coming up next!!! You’re are spoiling us. I love it!!!

[@caseyang2943]

I know right, can't wait for Donnie too 😁.

[@rachelbartlettactor]

Quick edit: Myrtle Roe was Doc Roe's second wife. Vera, the British woman he met in Aldbourne was his first wife.

[@corinnehernandez4549]

Thank you for bringing up the Dutch people and their dedication to taking care of our family members resting in peace at the American War Cemetery Margraten. My Uncle Richard Espino is one of the heroes resting in peace at Margraten.

[@AmberPearcy]

So excited for this episode! Love Doc Roe!

[@LiebeNachDland]

Always loved the scene with the chocolate at the church. Tough scene.

[@nikkio.9990]

Currently rewatching BoB as I'm introducing it to my now 16 year old daughter. Thank you so much for this podcast. I knew so little about this actor, so happy for this interview. I would never have guessed he's English. Quite literally believed he was an actor from Louisiana. The accent was so well done.

[@whos-the-stiff]

As a medic in my youth I appreciate and thank Shane for his portrayal of Eugene Roe. Episode 6 was such a powerful, understated, touching episode, from a series made up of fantastic episodes.

[@kryten09]

😮 I'm from the south and I've spent time in "Cajun country" and I'm shocked he's from Kent.

[@doom3798]

being a medic has to be one of the toughest roles, having to run straight into fire with the pressure of knowing you're either going to save a man or watch him die. so brave. shane played him absolutely beautifully

[@khutko1477]

Wow was waiting for this, he was one of my favorite characters!

[@kroganbaby6163]

You guys should've invited the actress who played Renee as well.

[@dirtcop11]

During WWII, my Uncle Grafton Poage, my mother's brother was an Army Medic in the Philippines. I don't know where he was in the Philippines, but after the area where he served was secured, he treated civilians. He even delivered several babies. My Dad was in the Marine Corps and fought on the island of Okinawa. The Marine Corps did not have medics, they had Navy Corpsmen.

[@jamescrook9749]

Really enjoyed the podcast, a fantastic interview with a truly dedicated and inspirational actor who delivered "the Doc" to our homes and our hearts forever "currahee"

[@rossbooth4635]

This was the best episode of the series in my opinion. Just masterful.

[@caseyang2943]

Wow, can't wait for the next podcast with "carwood lipton" 😁

[@TrayDyer38]

Just watched this episode 2 days ago, and I marveled at his performance!

[@andreastreet7979]

One of the best, emotional and raw story of the series....

[@jillfromatlanta427]

This was a fantastic episode and Taylor became one of my favorites in Easy Company! His Louisiana accent seemed to me to be stupendous...

[@jillfromatlanta427]

My thumb up is 95% for Shane's comments. He is obviously a quite intelligent, erudite guy. Roger's remarks are often smarmy, "I like the sound of my own voice", over-the-top. Good questions, though.

[@Johnyperks]

Superb podcast Shane Taylor is superb. Medic Eugene Row was an amazing selfless hero.

[@barbalato5]

"Thanks very much, Currahee" What a guy

[@harshpandey6151]

The best and most unexpected surprise

[@allisonwilhite5733]

This was the first ep of the series I watched. I had nightmares for a week then binged the entire series in proper order.

[@jaymacpherson8167]

Episode six, Bastone, is the hardest for me to watch, followed closely by Why We Fight.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Yes!!!!!! Ive been waiting for this. Roger, what an open. you are amazing!

[@cordyone]

My favorite episode, just outstanding in every respect.

[@Ryan-re4gq]

Thank you for this podcast. It means so much to this very proud American

[@coconanigans3533]

Eugene was definitely my favourite!

[@alanhutchins5916]

This is my favourite episode.......

[@sarinameyer4739]

my absolute favorite episode!

[@ThaCrustyOne]

Just gave this terrific podcast episode its 1000th like…it’s an honor…CURAHEEEEEEE!!!! 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adamwarlock8263]

this is my fav episode. oh, the humanity!

[@maryan0285]

My favorite episode!!!

[@geekazoid1983]

GPS coordinates are Bastogne

[@dreamer3204]

Fav episode! By the way the subtitles/caption stops around 15:00 I hope the rest parts are added

[@orcanimal]

Best decision HBO!

[@jwiese100]

They were right to focus on Doc Roe in this one because the Medics were the heroes of Bastonge.

[@user-oe3vt8mo9s]

From baton rouge. SHANE/EUGENE you deserve to walk under I10 with pride

[@erselley9017]

Quick question. I don't recall ever seeing Roe carry a weapon. We're they strictly medics then? I'm pretty sure in recent times they are both combat soldiers and medics. I'm asking because I can't imagine the courage you would have to have to go to the front lines with no way of protecting yourself.

[@unropednope4644]

Medics wore a white armband with a red cross during WW2 and they we're protected from enemy attacks by the Geneva Convention. Firing on a medic is a war crime and the German and Japanese Armies generally respected this but not always. During WW2, Allied medics carried an M19 Pistol for basic protection.

[@redspecial4102]

Baaabe!

[@elainemcgovern1430]

Total babe

[@redspecial4102]

@@elainemcgovern1430 I was quoting the line at the end of the episode. 🤣

[@durgeshkumarsrivastav4003]

HBO max, when are you coming in India. With hindi language. Please reply. 🙏

[@jeffnettleton3858]

Uh...we have dinner theater in America, thank you very much.

[@sallydorsey1851]

I heard they’re making a new movie about pilots that flew in the world war

[@spitfire219]

new series

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Yeah it’s called “Masters of the Air” about the 8th Air Force

[@andreraymond6860]

@@johnbeauvais3159 There has been talk of re-titling it 'The Mighty Eighth'

[@direwolf6234]

12 o'clock high with gregory peck....

[@johnbeauvais3159]

@@direwolf6234 On the wings of my Hero by Gregory Peck

[@juansalvadorx3408]

good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@dawsynlarson696]

To this day I’ve been trynna find out what tf kinda accent Eugene has 😂 It sounds like he bounced between some sort of New York accent ,atleast during the first few minutes In bastogne)

[@mikkasauza9566]

His accent in the show has its different tone. I get confused where is Cajun accent truly is

[@ANtr431]

Great performance, but what happened to his career after this project? Shoulda skyrocketed.

[@mikkasauza9566]

He did acted in also a war movie related

[@rianbyrne6649]

Woohoo oo ooooooo I

[@usanian83]

Thank f*ck i noticed the notification🤜

[@paultopolos2534]

These podcasts have been great and I have learned so much. With this episode I noticed that they didn't touch on the show's subtle intimation that Eugene was possibly using some of the morphine himself to deal with the stress and horror. When I first watched the series it made me wonder if this was dramatic license or if there was any truth to it.

[@catherinelw9365]

Huh? Never noticed that. Where in the show?

[@rachelbartlettactor]

@@catherinelw9365 It's when he's going from foxhole to foxhole looking for supplies and checking the men when he says to Liebgott and Moe Alley: "USO picking up syrettes. Alley, Liebgott you got any?" To which Liebgott replies: "Nope, got used in Holland." It was Alley who asked Doc: "You ain't using this stuff, are you Doc? I mean personal like."

[@rachelbartlettactor]

@@catherinelw9365 To sum up: it's the scene before he recites the Peace Prayer of St. Francis.

[@Sushi2735]

Mr Bennet, no one is a bigger fan than I. But in the name of all that is holy, please stop gushing. I’m actually embarrassed for you!

[@End-Result]

When you see past all of the romanticised, Jingoistic USian propaganda, it's a decentt series and one I particularly enjoyed as a kid.