Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History 66 - Supernova in the East 5

[@umarabdullah5510]

Unexpectedly finding this newly released Hardcore History was like finding a $100 bill in last winter's jacket.

[@solidtank7957]

I'd trade a $100 bill for a HH episode without thinking twice.

[@AdamSturdi]

SOOOOO true!

[@Tarik360]

Spot on!

[@AlexMilenk]

Yes : )

[@bwm5656]

Right on time .. KZbin was dying ..

[@christianhoppenjans1825]

Dan I just finished my masters degree in history, listening to your work has had an enormous impact on my life and the direction it has taken. thank you so much

[@DivyenduKashyap]

I started my masters in history, partly because of Dan

[@brendanvb2597]

DCHH helped me get through my PhD.

[@tomaseriksson5430]

Check out Mark Felton as well on KZbin does great ww2 shorter stuff

[@1BestCookie]

love his show. Want to listen to his old shows do any of you know which time in history his old shows are? Want to go buy the old episodes but don't know which one. Though I never knew I was interested in this period until The first 10 min of this series . He has a way of pulling you in like you where there

[@brendanvb2597]

@@1BestCookie Dan covers a wide variety of historic periods. Everybody has their favorites, and mine are probably Roman Republic and WW1 - they highlight his amazing ability to humanize and "simplify" very complex episodes in history. I highly recommend you look through the library on his website. The episodes are well worth the few bucks, and it's a great way to support the team. Enjoy! www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

[@vincentpanhuysen9771]

Fell asleep to part 4 yesterday thinking: ''I should start re-listening again, part 5 could drop any moment.'' What a coincidence.

[@dustyfairview9062]

Yea same I'll start over a series same way. You're not alone homie

You sir, are a lucky bastard.... lol I had to wait 5 fuckin months

[@AdamSturdi]

This was me a few days ago!

[@thechroniclerstale6255]

I was out of material myself to re-re-listen to. Too bad this will only last me a couple weeks, at best. =)

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

There are no coincidences

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Dan, you beautiful bastard. I'm going to go back to EP1 and start them over and really savor this.

[@megaman1808]

Hehe I did the same three days ago, and I'm up to episod 3. Going to listen up to episode 6!!!!

[@MIAJoe01]

I would, but I redid 4 like 3 or 4 times over again in a row. Amazing.

[@TheKres7787]

you mean the "magnificent bastard"?

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

@@TheKres7787 No.

[@TheKres7787]

@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 Patton: “Rommel, You Magnificent Bastard. I Read Your Book!”

[@mid.cavz.prodution]

All my friends think I'm weird for geeking out over a history podcast... Hardcore History is no podcast it's an experience

[@CrazedApe]

Theater of the mind

[@cosuinofdeath]

History i find far more fascinating then fiction not only because it really happened but many times its like wtf jesus they did this mfr did what or damn he played himself

[@christianriddler5063]

@@cosuinofdeath Real history is so much more exciting than fiction because just like you said, *it happened.*

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

It's like being high

[@fabilichusaquaman4263]

you need new friends then :P People who dont geek out over history is wierd.

[@LannyX2]

Nobody has ever told anything involving history like Dan Carlin does, your style is a masterpiece in and of itself. Thank you for making history that needs to be told undeniable visible and riveting.

[@hawk9664]

Just as Dan mentioned the "moving of the Australian soul" I was getting chills thinking about Kokoda. That and Gallipoli are so ingrained in my sense of national spirit, it doesn't take much to feel emotional. It's great that a more international audience and in particular, a bunch of Yanks will hear about this part of WW2 history.

[@NoOneLikesVegans]

I'm sure when the next great war comes, we (Americans and Aussies) will again be side by side to face them.

[@finished6267]

Jesus. To think of how closely many of us are joined by this war. I'm a half black yank, my grandfather was us navy, my granddad Royal British Navy. His naval diary is my prized possession.

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Believe me, we Yanks know . Much respect ❤

[@Farkmetal]

We all love our Anzac brothers in arms

[@dustyfairview9062]

Maaaaan. I realize how getting the ww1 series complete was a gift. Waiting for all of these was a joy too. Love it dan

[@davec4423]

I listen to your shows with my father almost every day! We both can’t get enough of it! You’re one of a kind Dan. Always a pleasure listening to your wisdom!

[@BubblewrapHighway]

It's so great to know there are people out there who are stunned and thoroughly shook by these first hand accounts. I also know who to talk to...Mr. Carrington.

[@averagemcgee8604]

Christ I wish my father wanted to know about history as much as me to listen to Dan Carlin! Enjoy and revel in what you have, it's one of a kind!

[@gabz2017]

As an Australian I loved this episode hearing the way Dan speaks about our diggers really makes me proud brings a tear to your eye cheers to another amazing episode keep em coming 🙏🏼

[@AnthonyPoschet]

You should hear him talk about the exploits of your heroic ancestors in Blueprint for Armageddon. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@peterlancucki4928]

Dale Kerrigan , tell him he’s dreamin’

[@1BestCookie]

Yeah they seem so brave. They where not even in the army just reserves

[@89RealThe]

Me too, Im an NZer, so most of our forces, like my grandfather's we're mostly kept to the European theatre, North Africa to Italy, while only a small amount as far I know served alongside their Aussie cousins in the pacific.

[@89RealThe]

I had not idea the extent of how much the initial lot of Aussies were reservists while their most active forces were still tied up in N Africa. Pretty inspiring how they went toe to toe with these veteran units. Insane.

[@celynjones4958]

Excellent analysis. My grandfather survived being a Japanese POW for many years in Taiwan after getting captured in fall of Singapore. He was convinced the cruelty came from the top i.e. Imperial orders. He wrote about his experiences in One day at a time by Arthur Titherington. Lest we forget

[@kentmaf]

Supper Excited as a truck driver, l listen to Dan and makes my trips shorter hahaha. Thank you Dan !

[@shornmudrach9863]

Dan is the BEST for long trips. He can really make those hours fly by but in a supremely absorbing way.

[@CrazedApe]

Machine operator, same situation. Make the day fly by

[@jameslovell9875]

Hardcore history may cover some terrible topics and horrible human experiences, but it makes me undescribably happy to have access to this content.

[@Baseballnfj]

Because this man takes us into real journeys into history. Not BS. Well researched, deep dives. Fuck all the haters. I am a serious historian and Dan Carlin, despite all the self depreciation, is one.

[@Grayto]

We are chronogically or geographically removed from wars ourselves, so we can look at them more dispassionately, and as a topic of interest. Wars are awful but important in what they reveal of human nature. I think for the people who suffered and died in these wars, on all sides, its important to take a sober look at what it was, and is. I think that is the best way to remember them.

[@maxfeliz140]

Amazing content. Dan really brings the events of history to life

[@iankrom510]

I listen to it to keep perspective. there are wonderfully kind and beautiful people in the world, and I have met a lot of them. There also exists the chance that you might be in the crosshairs of a torturous massacre at any moment.

[@thomashonjr]

"... indescribably..."

[@gibb53]

Hallelujah, I was just thinking this morning how bad I wanted the next episode and here it is! Thank you for everything you do Dan 👍

[@victorkubli2265]

Hurray!

[@davidmchugh4962]

Same thought I was hallucinating.....again

[@Niko-bb4bg]

This is my morning as well haha.

[@henrysmommy7]

Same.

[@Yountica]

That’s every morning for me 😆

[@steveandortudge]

Dan, you are building an incredible legacy and how lucky we've been to come along the ride with you. Hope you are well and remember you can take a day or week off when you need to ;)

[@ktaniam]

This has to be the best KZbin notification ever, also the artwork is incredible.

[@Baseballnfj]

Dude... i never wake up for notifications. This one woke me up.

[@bentompson5994]

KZbin asked if this was a good suggestion.....I have to give'em the big smiley!😄

[@SaintLumbridge]

I'm at work so seeing this come up for easy listening is amazing

[@voltairelesuntermenschen6831]

Yes

[@BlackPhillip666]

This is the worst thing I ever clicked on... ...now I have to wait for the 6th episode. I usually wait until all are available. I hate waiting.

[@jacobbarling]

Great episode! It is good that you recognise the Australian effort as it has often been ignored or not recognised by other nations.

[@jamesmorgan2064]

I'm a Yank. I know of the Australian military prowess in WWII and Korea and Vietnam. You guys were not to be messed with.

[@lordtalamargaming6097]

Na, US history fans know how tough Australia's troops have always been.

[@Veldtian1]

Oh yeah you mean the Australian effort in sending iron ore to Japan for decades and up till just a couple years before the Japanese began hostilities, yeah great effort.

[@peterlancucki4928]

Veldtian1 I think all of us can take a hit on that one. July 26, 1941 was the day Roosevelt cut off US oil supply to Japan.

[@lucasskrobish4599]

@@peterlancucki4928 the examples go on. American industry titans did business with the Third Reich.

[@hoth3875]

Can I get Hell yeah for more Hardcore History?

[@sachemgromiller1899]

Hell yeah

Nope but you can get a Fuckin A!

[@INdifrnve]

Helllllll yea

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, HELL YEAH!

[@vietnow4611]

Hells yes

[@Phredgee]

Dan Carlin is the only thing I’ve enjoyed in 2020. Speaking of, 2020 would make a good HH episode!

[@sachemgromiller1899]

Nah nothing happened in 2020.

[@davidkeys8720]

@@sachemgromiller1899 China confirms this statement.

[@sachemgromiller1899]

@@davidkeys8720 please elaborate.

[@davidkeys8720]

@@sachemgromiller1899 the Rona man, they unleashed it on the rest of the world

[@davidkeys8720]

@@sachemgromiller1899 and just about any type of corruption you can think of, has already happened in china

[@Eliana_pink1206]

I passed out watching something and when I woke up for work this was playing. So good I couldnt turn it off. Thank you sir.

[@timothyjohnson1238]

for a guy who works 7 days a week, 12 hr days this is what keeps me going. thanks dan and co for producing consistent quality work.

[@pinchapicodust9432]

The artwork for this one is on point!

[@TroyJamesMonger]

I love it here :]💖 Loved the Lex interview, Dan! Can't wait to process this podcast too :D

[@MCrObOt18]

I actually found Dan thanks to Lex now I'm hooked

[@m.m6770]

Dan you should make your thumbnails into posters I would buy like ten or eleven.

[@ryanbeard6087]

Yes!

[@timshull59]

Oh hell yes!

[@timshull59]

My dad was a aviation torpedoman on CVL ,use to always tell my brother and I "you two are lucky to be here"

[@m.m6770]

@@timshull59 nice, I grew up listening to my grandpa tell me about Chosin. Our forbearers are something awesome for sure

[@timshull59]

@@m.m6770 I totally agree! shortly before he passed he told that next to being a husband and father that serving in the Pacific was the most important thing he had ever done in his life....Greatest Generation

[@25TheCaveMan]

I'll listen here on YT, then I'll go buy it off the website as I always do. Thank you Dan and team! You are awesome!!

[@Stoner075C]

The five dislikes at this point are because THIS IS TOO SHORT.

[@delpheus7658]

When i first saw this, my first thought was... "damn, ONLY 3 hours!?"

[@Stoner075C]

@@delpheus7658 Kinda worring, TBH. XD

[@shrutishiva7040]

@@delpheus7658 Exactly my reaction XD it's concerning that the unit of time for Carlinians is so warped XD

[@nathanrose3523]

It's obviously lame ass weebos 😆noooo Japan's the greatest culture ever an never done wrong lol

[@cristianespinal9917]

Creeping expectations. Soon if Dan's episodes aren't 10 hours long and come out every 5 months, fans will be outraged.

[@max_2365]

Praise!! I literally just finished my rewatch of the last four parts yesterday! Dan Carlin you’re such a legend

[@faraichirimuuta3748]

Man, the excitement whenever I see a new upload. Thank you so much for this, Dan!

[@markbroady9056]

I agree the thumbnails must be printed and sold as merchandise.

[@T0m3kPL]

It is more than 2 years since part 1, and im still giddy :)

[@Martijn_Steinpatz]

My god, this was one depressing episode. Great work, Dan, as usual, but man this was a brutal war.

[@BubblewrapHighway]

Absolutely breathtaking.

[@TroyChadwell]

Thanks Dan! I just bought the ghosts of the ostfront an wraith of the khans just so I can help support these awesome episodes. PS both purchases are extremely worth it!

[@dustyfairview9062]

Same, thors Angel's is a favorite, the Cuban missile crisis and prophets of doom are just CAPIVATING.

[@TroyChadwell]

@@dustyfairview9062 what’s the Thor one about? I might have to check it out.

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Long awaited... I keep listening the the previous episodes and every time I do I notice more and understand more.. Dan is in my ears as I drive to work for 45 minutes.. He's in my ear for hours as I work and he's in my ear as I go home from work.. Then he's in my ear as I go to sleep.. Or when I'm cleaning my home, or just chilling and playing games.. Such a big world he's opened up to me.. I'm very grateful for his gift to us.. I've learned a lot as like I to yammer on about those things to the people I encounter hahaha.. Just love it all! Thanks Dan!

[@CLombardi11]

Yes torturing your enemies will stop your troops from surrenders, yet it will also stop your enemy from surrendering

[@jan-willemvankaathoven914]

Thanks for the detailed and compelling narrative Dan. As a Dutchman my knowledge of the war in the Pacific was mostly restricted to Pearl Harbour and the dropping of the atom bombs. Your series puts these big events into context.

[@vatsalpathak3852]

Thanks for the "Diwali" gift... Love from India... 🎆🎆

[@editorrbr2107]

The episode art keeps getting darker and darker. I fully expect “Supernova... 6” to look like a Cannibal Corpse album.

[@shurley96]

I went back to re-listen to Blueprint for Armageddon, which I'm almost finished. I was going to re-listen to this series after that, but I wasn't expecting a new episode to drop!

[@therocinante3443]

Just finished part 4 yesterday... I'm the luckiest man alive.

[@naderissa9625]

I just finished part 4 a few days ago I was so excited to not have to wait too long

[@Meatloaf_TV]

Me too

[@underthetrees4780]

Seriously I'd love it if he told us how many were in a series but I'm not always sure he knows

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

You deserve it.

[@zericle1]

I learned a lot about New Guinea today. Thanks Dan!

[@BulldozerBilly]

Great episode, can't wait for the finale! I really hope one day you do an epic on Napoleon, or maybe a short episode for the 100 years or 30 years war. Napoleon especially, you've mentioned him so much and I'd love to hear you tell the story!

[@RybecFromCanada]

Oh man I was planning on sleeping soon but it looks like I'll stay up another 3 and a half hours.

[@umarabdullah5510]

Haha, me too. Ill just fall asleep listening to Dan Carlin as I've done many times before. Last time I did that I dreamed about Alexander and Olympias as Dan lectured.

[@noperdoodle]

Same here

[@louisvasconcelos692]

Much much better for road trips keeps me attentive even after driving after midnight. Great storytelling brings history alive.

[@dhroseberry]

I have listened to Dan for years AND I have relistened to every podcast on the 20th Century wars several times. Countdown to Armageddon is eye-opening. This series is unparalleled. What a gift Dan is.

[@patrickmcabee123]

I always listen to you Mr Carlin, when I feel my little life is “crappy”..., (perspective), my friend. My life ain’t perfect.., but your narrations of history, and what other men have endured, gives me a little more fuel to go another mile in my own journey. The pacific was is a great example, I cut my teeth with your episodes on ww1.., MAN! Those were some truly horrific recounts☠️. I just wanted to thank you for your efforts Sir, and say “well done”. You do the tales of both sides justice..., I think. Be well Sir.....😎 PS..., and how nice is it that my tiny “voice” , through KZbin can reach out. Some time we live...really! Keep on, keepin’ on.

[@dszombieqx715]

Dan Carlin, nobody can tell stories like you do, I listen to your podcasts in the car on the way back home from work, and now i listen to your youtube at home during weekends; love you for your talent; i wish all teachers and professors would have your talent; i only once before had a highschool teacher with talent, we called her "Dr Zira" ... because she looked very much like that character, but she was teaching organic chemistry, and she made it interesting ... if you can imagine that organic chemistry can be made interesting; thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@TheIronbark]

"Lollies" are what Aussies call pretty much all candy with the exception of chocolate bars.

[@Jawshuah]

wow dan really was able to make a new episode within five months. that’s pretty fast

[@MIAJoe01]

EVERYONE.. CLICK THE DAMN THUMBS UP BUTTON WILL YA! THE MAN DESERVES AT LEAST THAT FROM US!!

[@sachemgromiller1899]

I gave it one before it even started.

[@NOSTI2ADAMUS]

And buy his stuff online! Let’s support this man and his amazing work.

[@motionlessevent2528]

Studying Military History....had a mate of mine introduce me to your podcasts....you now have a cult of keen Welsh student listeners - we all agree that Supernova is our favourite.

[@TheForsakenEagle]

I knew it from the first episode Dan was going to make Saipan one of his dramatic closers. Can't wait for part VI to hear his final thoughts about this insane story.

[@Gstrangeman96]

Oh man new Hardcore History? It really IS my birthday!

[@jordanbingham8711]

HBD

[@bradthorne22]

happy birthday!

[@BubblewrapHighway]

Happy birthday, here's a box of horrific trauma! 😂

[@Gstrangeman96]

@@BubblewrapHighway i love the taste of extremes of the human experience in the morning

[@BubblewrapHighway]

@@Gstrangeman96 Nothin' beats it.

[@SavageMontreal]

1:34:29 "Boiled lollies" are a type of candy, often multicoloured and patterned with stripes. My grandparents always had a big jar of them when I was a kid. In Australia, we call candies "lollies" (like a lollipop) and candy bars "chocolate bars".

[@angusdog22]

Real history is better then anything we could write and the way Dan tells it is truly extraordinary!!! He puts you waist deep in the mud , blood and guts .just a really gifted historical storyteller .

[@vVvcubeed]

The art work keeps getting better and better

[@Reddog5546]

I remember listening to Dan's Wrath of Khans when I was a 15 year old kid. I was blown away and too young to get the full grasp of what was happening. It's sad it's no longer available for free, but I do recognize the hard, precise work that goes into making these long podcasts. I just finished all 5 parts of this series and am so excited for the final episode. Dan claims he's no historian, but I've never been lectured on history by someone so profoundly and concisely interesting as him. I will buy his discography because of this. It's worth it. I just wish there was a subscription to receive all of his work, cause I'd pay even more for that. This is good stuff.

[@MarkGardiner1976]

Sunday afternoon here in Southern England. It's cold and wet and dark outside. Get the coffee pot on the stove and the Pastrie's ready. This is going to be an epic afternoon now. Thanks Dan.

[@markwallinger5801]

After reading the first ten comments,and not knowing much about the history of 20th century warfare,I thoroughly agree and enjoyed the approach, narrative, and just how interesting and well presented you made these episodes very enjoyable to listen too....great job Dan

[@vodeankandosii3982]

Loving this as an Aussie. Shout out to the Dutch and Norwegians who were in New Guinea with us along with the locals.

[@bodombeastmode]

I really thought this series was over. This just made my life at least a few percentage points more enjoyable.

[@JB-kk4pv]

1st comment after finding Mr Carlin 6 weeks ago, what the hell have I been doing with my life since 2005 when Dan started this. It is the most joyous thing since I discovered books in 4th grade. To my wifes amusement I think I will define the days as Before Dan Carlin and After Dan Carlin BDC and ADC. These podcasts are a gift I'm not sure I deserve, Thank you Dan, if you ever need a kidney, or bone marrow, or a safe house I got you.

[@taylorlibby7642]

You have no idea how much I've been looking forward to this lately. Thanks Mr Carlin!!!

[@VikingMuayThai]

The story of Baldwin IV the Leper King of Jerusalem and Saladin would be something you haven’t touched on much yet Dan! If you’re ever looking for a new idea 💡 😬

[@ZFA18]

I’ve been hoping for a crusades show for years!

[@jacksonsteele3403]

I was just watching kingdom of heaven today to

[@VikingMuayThai]

@@ZFA18 The Children's Crusade would fit nicely into Dan's repertoire haha

[@josephagundez5336]

@@jacksonsteele3403 Currently watching it right now as well. The Director's Cut is like watching an entirely different movie and is considered one of Ridley Scott's best films. Scott wanted the original 3 1/2 hour cut of the film in theaters, but the studio held firm in keeping it to 2 1/2 hours which they later admitted was a mistake.

[@jacksonsteele3403]

@@josephagundez5336 oh wow i didn't even know there was a directors cut. Im going to have to check it out

[@benitokiri]

This may be the best one yet Dan! As an Australian I did not have the stomach for this. We studied this at school and we were always taught to honour our soldiers and what the accomplished but until now I have never remotely understood what it was like.

[@hogandonahue9598]

God this series is SO good. I'm sad I only have one episode left

[@unacceptableviews1505]

Thanks Dan, you just made my day. I am so looking forward to your latest episode. So darn glad I caught the rogan podcast with you as a guest all those years ago, my understanding of ww1 and 2 is so much better. Thank you sir. Cheers.

[@jonathanfarrell219]

Praise the Moirai, for Dan's destiny to provide storytelling.

[@derz3199]

Been waiting for this for a while! Not impatiently. I very much respect the work thats put into this. thank you!

[@holidaystyles7952]

This a gift Carlin im delving into this tonight and learn some crazy war stories and spread the word thank you Dan

[@hnywlsn7503]

I'm almost caught up on part 4. So good, as always. Can't wait to dive into this one next.

[@ThePacificWarChannel]

I have been eagerly waiting for this one! Thank you Dan Carlin, your work is amazing!

[@bajaborracho9139]

I listen to these history lessons to go to sleep but quite often they are so good i end up staying awake for hours or waking in the morning and replaying it all again. Just the best stuff on KZbin...⚰

[@yaoguai8459]

Can we all take a moment and recognize the badass art that has been the background of this series?

[@barebp]

I have been waiting all quarantine for this. Always been fascinated with the experiences in the pacific war and Dan does an absolute superb job to try and makes sense of it. Best history media out there rn

[@dude157]

Christmas has come early this year.

[@williampockets]

3rd time listening to the whole series. It doesnt get old. Dan is a genius. Thank you sir

[@thiagohubes]

1:25:15 Wow! That story about cannibalism among the Japanese soldiers is amazing

[@SeventhSamurai72]

Great work, my favorite history podcaster, thank you so much!

[@indefinite115]

Been waiting for this since I listened to all of your podcasts this past summer

[@Mrclish5000]

Thanks Dan, I thin you are doing a great service for your country and the world at large. No enough folks really know anything about history. You make it entertaining and fun. Please don't stop.

[@zhenzhu8248]

This one hit me extra hard, with some tears. Because being a father with a wife and 2 year old daughter. It's different when I was 20 years old single & I read about the ww2 saipan civilians, but now I'm 35 with a family, revisiting this, im like omg this hits me hard with some tears how some of these families ended.

[@Mixima101]

Perfect timing. I just discovered Dan Carlin and finished watching the first 4 episodes

[@erichooven7710]

Welcome fellow cultist

[@VARVIS_]

This is legit one of the most depressing things I have ever listened too. The extremes of humanity

[@shornmudrach9863]

Yeah; this series has been really disturbing. At the same time - outstanding content.

[@andrewpickering5180]

I love these long format releases, I found Dan last year. Back to back releases all day long. Thanks Dan.

[@FourOf92000]

nice save on the thumbnail, making the number a tally mark

[@theexpert758]

I was so happy for this. I get up at 3 am to have a spare few hours to relax, bake, and play total war to hardcore history. I finally have a new one. Thank you Dan.

[@ZmillaZ]

Everyone should also watch The Pacific if they haven’t on HBO. Dan mention him at one point but it’s based off the memoirs of marines in the pacific like Eugene Sledge.

[@tomaseriksson5430]

The pacific is really good.. does a good job with legends such as Chesty Puller, John Basilone. Also follows the source material of With the Old Breed quite closely..

[@ZmillaZ]

@@tomaseriksson5430 I rewateched it after listening to all of dans episodes in this series and It truly did a fantastic job of showing what these men went through. Also made me realize why so many marines Ive met over the years think their hot shit lol

[@braderwin6488]

Read the book "With the Old Breed". It provides great detail about WW II in the Pacific theater.

[@ZmillaZ]

@@braderwin6488 The audio book is available on youtube. Defiantly a great book

[@castlecircle7612]

Over the last week and a half I had listened to the previous 4 parts because they're awesome, so glad I did.

[@hybridwarrior1219]

The Kokoda trail is extremely underrated.

[@itsprobablydean]

I'm think I'm fine without it tbh

[@jonathanalaniz2621]

Dan Carlin, you are the man and I wait in anticipation until your next episode!! You connect the dots...

[@carlosvasquez9890]

Hi Dan ! My 2 cents: Boiled Lollies => Old style traditional (australian?) sweets All the best !

[@martinryan375]

Yep. I think Americans call them hard candy.

[@drown_n]

@@martinryan375 yep jollie ranchers are the best ones ask anyone

[@gregorypellerin1]

Same as with GRRM, I'm so grateful for the work. Even grateful enough to learn to be patient. I mean, I couldn't ever create something like this in six months...

[@mitchmitchell3142]

Thank you Dan, your stories bring history to life and your hard work and dedication really shows in the quality of your work. My grandpa was in the Navy in the pacific during the war. He had a live .30-06 shell which he had filed a slit into the bullet and wedged/puddiey a polished price of sharpened brass into and used as a letter opener. The peice of brass was oddly shaped, sorta like an abstract F shape but kinda polished up and rounded off. Not like a blade. But he used this contraption as a letter opener for many years. When I asked him where he got the brass fro and why it was oddly shaped he said it was shrapnel and then educated me on what the word shrapnel ment. back then I didnt get the significance of it, but on the peice of brass he had etched "close call" on one side and "Siapan 1944" on the other. We still have it and I get chills holding it even though he has passed on. I just wanted to share his story. Haha he also had a bunch of photos and one was hi in his Navy unifor holding a rifle standing next to a barbed wire fence on some base somewhere, I believe it was the Philippines if it was the same base as other photos in that batch. But on the back of that picture he had written "here is me guarding the fence so it doesnt run away."

[@jharris0341]

Respect to your grandfather.

[@TomKolos]

Happy Birthday Dan! Thanx for the great present!

[@FourOf92000]

when we needed him most he returned

[@erichooven7710]

He isn't the podcaster we deserve but he's the podcasted we needed.. Dan Carlin is The Dark Mic

[@thekellykellestine]

Just saw episode 6 go up so listening to this to pick back up first. Love ya Dan.

[@richardlafond3576]

Damnit Dan! I was planning on getting some work done tomorrow. How the hell am I supposed to hold off listening to this new upload??

[@amanderik]

My late father was in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during WWII. He rarely talked about his experience there. However, he did talk some about island hopping. As the Marines advanced, they would leave a force behind. A communications specialist, he was part of that remaining force. After the Marines leap frogged to their next target, the Japanese would counter attack those thinly defended islands with bombers. My father said there was nothing more terrifying than being bombed - men would get in a foxhole and dig with their bare hands to make those holes deeper while bombs exploded around them. He found the cook in their unit had been decapitated in one of those attacks. The other thing that stuck with me was just how many of his friends from back home died in that war. He talked about them more than the war itself.

[@joshuahawkins8828]

It’s literally 430 in the morning I got up as soon as I saw this

[@Feathermason]

..been a war history nut all my life..but listening to Dan's Supernova series make it like Im learning aboot WW2 for the first time Tak from Bornholm,Denmark!

[@danlnad]

There was an American on youtube who lives on Saipan and hikes. He explores the caves of Saipan. He says every cave is a mausoleum full of human bones. Videos of him exploring and picking up bones and talking about the Japanese. EVERY CAVE has these bones, and over every yard of soil. He had a video of finding human bones (clearly human bones) within a few feet of a schoolyard, on the surface of the ground.

[@ceili]

Do you know the name of that channel?

[@danlnad]

@@ceili He stopped making videos 6 years ago. He teaches at the local college there and is still on the staff roster, so he's still alive. kzbin.infovideos

[@danlnad]

@@ceili www.marianas.edu/content.php?id=2&cat=267&mnu=280

[@danlnad]

@@ceili I don't know why he stopped making videos. I do know there was Japanese organization that were trying to collect the bones at one point.

[@ceili]

@@danlnad Thank you

[@robertselner4458]

Just came across this series last week, and finished the fourth part yesterday - was thinking I'd have to wait for another but Christmas has come early!!