Band of Brothers Podcast | Episode 4 with Frank John Hughes | HBO Max

Frank John Hughes, who plays Staff Sergeant “Wild Bill” Guarnere, joins host Roger Bennett to discuss Easy Company’s jump into the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden. Plus, Hughes’ deep bond with the real Guarnere, a singular character who overcame the loss of his leg during the Battle of the Bulge to live a life that overflowed with selflessness. #BandOfBrothers
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Band of Brothers Podcast | Episode 4 with Frank John Hughes | HBO Max

[@The_Jawnski]

"Damn kid, I was there when you got it." That shit caught me so off guard.

[@hayfielddraw4364]

I cried

[@sofians1483]

Maybe me english is not good enough but can you explain the meaning of the sentence to me?

[@Scodaro_]

@@sofians1483 Meaning Babe Heffron was there when the actual Muck got killed in Bastogne.

[@SRP3572]

I got choked up big time

[@MrJJuK]

and this why Band of Brothers will be the greatest timeless tv series EVER created.

[@romaineroberts5656]

My husband son and I watched this series when it came out we loved it. My husband and son have been dead for 10 and 5 years God rest them. I would love them to show Band of Brothers again.

[@GeneH339]

"Damn Kid, I was there when you got it." ...I can't stop crying.

[@pliny8308]

Any directors, casting directors, give this man as much work as he can handle. He's not only a genius actor, he's a wonderful man. So glad he was picked to play Guarnere.

[@ian_forbes]

Wow … this one really got to me. In tears by the end of it, that story of Guarnere calling Frank on 9/11 to make the comparison of the heroism of the first responders to the guys who volunteered to fight in WWII is a sobering reminder about the potential for courage all these years later and that all of us should keep those sacrifices in mind as we try to live our lives the best we can today.

[@ScottyShaw]

Oh yeah, definitely. That story brought me back to 9/11. I still remember everything exactly the way it happened. I was a high school freshman in a small town of 8,000 people, and the next day, a lot of the upperclassmen were gone. They had all skipped school to try and enlist, just like our grandfathers had done the day after Pearl Harbor. None of us really knew what was going on, but we all knew that someone had killed a lot of people in New York City, so, as much as we disliked big city people (small town bias from the late 90s), we all wanted to avenge them because, in the end, we're all Americans. Of course, younger guys like me knew we would have to wait until we were old enough, so we went on living our lives. In Fall 2004, as a senior, one of my old track team captains was back in town. If I remember correctly, there were so many enlistments that he actually graduated in Spring 2002 before he could even start boot camp, so we had a season of track together, although I was only on the freshman team while he was on the varsity team. Anyways, he took me out to lunch and told me about how the military shaped him up. He had always been unfocused outside of track, but here he was, a full-fledged man. He found his direction in life, just like a lot of other guys from small towns. I told him I wanted that. I would turn 18 in November and wanted to "do my part" for others. To this day, I still remember him looking me in the eyes and saying, "We already did that. Go to college. You're probably the smartest kid our town has ever seen, and you don't even know that. If you really want to do your part for others, find the right college for yourself and go find out what you can do with your brain. Go live the life we all wanted everyone to live while we were doing everyone's part." I've since lost touch with him. After college, I did consider joining as an officer in the troop surges, but his words kept coming back to me and reminding me that I could serve others, even without a uniform. I don't know if his words were inspired by Saving Private Ryan (to be fair, lots of people probably already said the same things before the movie, but it made me feel like the young kid talking to the man who was only a couple years older), but considering all the sacrifices made by those upperclassmen and others like them, I like to think I'm doing enough of what I should be doing to earn this.

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

I was crying too. But i worry about people 2021. I hhope we still have it today. Have a great day

[@simono4991]

Same

[@jeremiahgallagher]

Frank John Hughes, what a legend. Received the gift of a lifetime earning this role and in turn, gave all of us the huge gift of his performance right back. Really loved this episode

[@msmerc86]

Not only did Frank John Hughes perfectly capture Bill Guarnere on film, he sounds exactly like Guarnere did as a senior citizen. Yowza!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

You say flash, I say thunder. Never gets old. What a tribute.

[@pecelot]

so why exactly did they get it mixed up in "Saving Private Ryan"?

[@cfneal1459]

@@pecelot maybe fiction don't count for much?

[@tacoenvy]

""Whats that guys problem?" "gonorrhea" "really?" "his name, dummy, Guarnere, gonorrhea, get it?" This is awesome, these podcast have been fantastic, I know we've all been waiting for the Frank John Hughes one. He did such a amazing job with his portrayal of Wild Bill.

[@buddystewart2020]

Funny they didn't mention it but I think he looks a little like Guarnere too.

[@tacoenvy]

@@buddystewart2020 Yeah he does, he nailed every aspect of him. Excellent casting.

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

Frank John Hughes is a superb actor. Wish we had seen in more films

[@edgarsmoonrocks1562]

"Yowzah" that was the best podcast yet.

[@nonya8966]

Band of Brothers series is the all-time best series ever to be produced. Ive watched it dozens of times and get something new from it every single time. God Bless Easy Co!

[@gravitypronepart2201]

I watch reactions to the show on youtube, and i notice that after episode 10, everyone recohnizes Wild Bill. That is an awsome evidence of Frank John Hughes acting ability.

[@citizen862]

incredible ! Frank John Hughes stories about Bill Guarnere are simply classic !

[@Chris-lh7wj]

Frank, I think you pulled off your character better than anyone, so much so that when they interviewed the vets without the names, there was little doubt who Guarnere was. You absolutely nailed the accent, especially the laugh (loved that laugh). I also enjoyed seeing him and Babe meet for the first time and watching their friendship blossom, one that would last for the rest of their lives. Great job bringing to life a young Guarnere, you’re a terrific actor and did a great service with this role.

[@35mm21]

He put the Philly right there on screen

[@yes2day100]

What an amazing interview. Frank John Hughes - first class.

[@asalvarezgab]

I got tears in my eyes in that last story about human nature and 9/11 ...great episode. So many lessons ...

[@Hanner_Tenry]

What a great episode, definitely my favorite thus far. Frank gave a fantastic account of his experience that stirs so many emotions. Babe talking to "Skip Muck", Tom saying to Frank that "This is why we do it", everything. What an amazing testimony, I wish we could all meet Bill and Babe.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

The respect runs deep with this cast. You can sense they know they are now the keepers of this history. Very well done

[@freddietomlinson6815]

The whole podcast series is just what we want being a big fan of wild bill this is the ducks guts Frank is a legend the paid killer thing gets me every time

[@johnny5805]

This was one the fastest and best 59 mins I ever listened to. FJH is mesmeric when he talks about Wild Bill.

[@buddystewart2020]

That really makes me feel good that John got to know Bill and they became friends.

[@ryanseth7450]

So happy to hear these stories. I had the distinct privilege to meet the real Wild Bill once at a WWI memorial fundraiser in Philly when I was still in the Army. I hadn’t watched the show yet at that point. I watch it more than once a year every year since.

[@dirks4093]

Hughes tells stories really well.

[@FloDrum2107]

I feel honestly, any man, any guy should listen to this man. What a great podcast that not only captures the men who fought like Lipton and bill and Nixon, just gives you the actors perspective, as guys who were changed, by being in contact with how they say, the greatest generation. They Truely were the best of us all.

[@paulcochrane1028]

Beautiful ending. “See kid…I told you.”

[@gdgdgd71]

This one is excellent. Wonderful to hear these stories by such an articulate and respectful man. Great acting as well.

[@drdubb76]

Every American needs to listen to these podcasts

[@michaeldalzell6670]

I cry every time here this interview

[@patmeal]

This is tremendous. I can't decide which story is my favorite because I teared up at so many of them. Thank you, Frank John Hughes.

[@petercliff4023]

Best episode so far, it's got everything. Thanks Frank John Hughes, you played "Wild Bill" perfectly.

[@bmcg5296]

What a brilliant interview with the real Bill And Babe. Drinking young fit men under the table 😆

[@TheOddKris]

This episode was such a joy! I loved Frank's stories of Wild Bill, like the real deal, what a genuine beautiful soul

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER6]

31:08 you don’t remember acting, you just remember soldering. Respect.

[@UncleScorch]

I’ve been re-watching the series as I normally do during this time of the year - hard to believe the show is 20 years old! What a wonderful podcast, I had heard some of the stories before but to hear a more recent retelling of them makes it all the more fresh. Big thanks to Mr Hughes and especially Staff Sergeant Bill Guarnere and his Band of Brothers.

[@hidelena1213]

Looooove Frank John Hughes!❤ Thank you so much for this episode.😍

[@RayneDr0ps]

When 1 hour only feels like 15mins, you know it's something fantastic! Really enjoyed this one! Some amazing stories and brought tears to my eyes a few times.

[@ericlingley7951]

Roger, You are doing a great job man. These interviews are fantastic. It's great to get hear everyone that was involved making this classic series. Especially when the actors would come in and audition for a different role. I just watched the show again.

[@juliagats4302]

Loved this ep! Love the deep friendship formed with the real guarnere; hughes talked about him with so much respect and admiration it really makes me wish i met him along with all the great men of easy co! And the story of the real babe heffron shaking richard speight introduced as skip much, and the real babe saying “damn kid, i was there when you got hit” gave me chills. What hughes said was beautiful, how to them everyone there were in a way ghosts. Just such a great podcast series, can’t wait for the rest. This series was truly the greatest and one of its kind ♥️

[@Alvan81]

"I was there when you got it, Skip".. That hit... It's similar to the Real Major Winters opening the Truck on set and seeing the "ghosts" in the back eating the beans....

[@glennfleming]

This podcast is incredible. Frank/Bill's stories are amazing. My deepest thanks to the real guys and the actors. Thanks for producing this series, Roger.

[@davidburnett2458]

I got to sit between Wild Bill's son and Alex Penkala's nephew at a movie once.

[@B_Reimzz]

No kidding ... wow 😳✨️

[@davidburnett2458]

@@B_Reimzz George Luz Jr. Invited me to the Easy Company reunion. All the soldiers have passed but the families still get together annually.

[@michaelpass2176]

I love this mini series , show brother hood how they stick together.

[@Nerd_of_Anarchy]

Whenever I hear, "We should be home by Christmas" I always laugh. Maybe in a few years you will

[@briankrieger5162]

Amazing episode. I really appreciate the level of respect that everyone involved with BoB had for the real life veterans. They knew they had to get it right. I really wish we got more of these stories on television and in film - people today need these stories more than ever. And thanks to all veterans for what you’ve sacrificed. 🙏

[@spicycapsfan7747]

This episode is the best podcast episode I have ever heard of anything. Amazing

[@Kili121416]

So many great stories, moving moments. Thanks for bringing this to us.

[@michaelswami]

What a great video. And thanks to Frank, who was my favorite character of the entire series.

[@caseyang2943]

Wow this is the best podcast of the 4 so far for me, i do not know why, i just teared up on some part of the podcast.

[@jamiejudd8018]

Been waiting since 2001 for this beautiful

[@brandonpatterson5602]

This was so amazing to hear!! Gives me even more respect for these men!!

[@orcanimal]

What a treat this is

[@czwirner]

This was amazing! Thank you very much.

[@sbepstein]

thank you Roger... simply terrific interview...

[@garethoreilly3944]

Tremendous episode, and series so far. Listened on the train earlier and was mesmerised by FJH’s stories, and testament to his portrayal of Wild Bill that guys joined up, and too made huge sacrifices. Bravo.

[@SRP3572]

Wild Bill flirting with the ladies, i cant help but laugh. It was like they were back in the service again

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

Speechless. All I can say is thankyou.

[@mcmoose64]

What a brilliant actor, and what an even better human being.

[@stephenhorne6645]

One of the better episodes of so far.

[@aaronseet2738]

I wonder how the veterans felt witnessing Sept 11 and realising a different breed of war has descend upon the nation.

[@SRP3572]

I wasn't expecting that moment of Babe meeting the guy who plays Muck. That was a hard hit and I choked up. I also love hearing the stories about Babe and Wild Bill. I wish I could've been there. R.I.P. to the entire Easy Company

[@your_royal_highness]

Liebgott and another soldier shot two guys wearing German ponchos and carrying a German rifle on the other side of a hedgerow. When they came over and checked the dog tags it turned out to be two Americans.

[@TD-wz2ol]

What a fantastic podcast

[@joemckim1183]

Frank John Hughes the only actor(that I can think of) that has appeared in Band of Brothers and The Sopranos.

[@yatesmassey1535]

Best one so far.

[@joshkarena3058]

Loved the whole ten episodes of Band of Brothers I had to watch it afew more times after that.

[@skyflaks6380]

This is my favorite podcast

[@pbf7719]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one

[@bmcg5296]

John Hughes was a legend playing Bill in easy company. From his presence and role playing. John playing Bill was as outstanding a performance of any of the characters you will see in any series on war. Whom he was and his leadership was a real loss to the company when he got injured. And when I seen that scene with Buck Compton taking his helmet off I thought Bill Guarnere and Joe Toye were dead!

[@quagmire01]

WoW! What incredible stories.

[@jimmyfreckles4582]

Nice to know at least ONE American still works at HBO.

[@BloxfruitKatakuri461]

Best clip yet

[@doom3798]

subtitles are citing incorrect names, should get that fixed. on a better note, what a lovely man. seems like a really good person and so did bill. he really did him justice with his portrayal

[@Johnyperks]

Amazing story, I felt the same way. i worked on Band of Band of Brothers. It was a dream come true, it changed my life, no BS.

[@passthetomahawk]

Wow. Some good stuff in this episode, you wouldn't know without hearing it here.

[@benwertman4801]

The Story at 38:00 really moved me.

[@The_Jawnski]

That caught me so off guard.

[@anthonybush607]

One of the greatest pieces of filmmaking in history, along with “the Pacific”. I can’t wait until the Eighth Air Force series. I just wish you would do a series on the surface fleet sailors including Doris Miller and Ernest E Evans. The barroom brawl, the battleship action off Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf. There are so many stories that Eric Hammel brought out in his books that would be even more overwhelming than “The Pacific”.

[@gravitypronepart2201]

What a coincidence! Just after seeing the episode 3 of this podcast, I was just watching a movie called "The Angel Wore Red", and found an Italian actor in it who, and I kid you not is Matthew Settle's doppelganger! I mean twins! His name is Francisco (Nino) Castelnuovo. Chech it out. He just passed away on September 6th.

[@ackbarfan5556]

God, I will always remember Frank as Brooklyn in Call of Duty 2 Big Red One.

[@marken1060]

That IS a fantastic Dale Dye impersonation!

[@derekrayment8092]

So I need to know who were the A listers or heavy hitters that Hughes was referring to.

[@KiwiAntz56]

There he is, Walden

[@geekazoid1983]

GPS Coordinates are to Eindhoven, Netherlands

[@yakubsvlogandlifestyle-yva17]

Nice one😌

[@dirks4093]

I always think that too, and i never forget it, what Hughes says: This generation was forged from the Great Depression (meaning they didn't take anything for granted, they believed in hard work above all else, a sense of duty, to perform a job well done and not whine about unfairness, but stepping up and doing the right thing). It is refreshing to hear Hughes reveal that Gaurnere believed that the generation of men and women today would step up the same when needed. While we have our heroes today with our nurses and doctors and first responders with the recent pandemic, as well as with the attacks on 911 twenty years ago, I'm afraid I hold my strong (and worried) belief that we are turning out fewer and fewer of these heroes, with each passing generation, and that I can't believe that most in society today would not whine their way into the fetal position and cry at how unfair things are if a wide spread disaster were to come; they would do very little to work as a team. I hope I'm wrong.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

I wonder if any of those guys saw that as their opportunity to say goodbye to some of their friends. Muck and Penkala of course were gone so quick, that seriously might have been Babe’s way of getting closure with that trauma.

[@whiskeyrebellion4390]

I'm glad that some actors understand the importance of the role. My grandfather *was* a member of the Band of Brothers... he could have cared less who portrayed him. He was captured in Holland, so he didn't make "the cut". But he was a beautiful man. Hollywood would have traded him for a cheap car in a heartbeat. Thanks I guess.

[@r.pmcmurphy2158]

dam i need to rewatch the complete boxset ,again 4th time this will be so its blu ray upgrade. alway's thought sopronos was the greatest tv show ever ,but on reflection and listing to these pod cast's, wich are so engrosing and informative as i have so much respect for anyone who has gone to war ,but im no adovocate of war by any means.This show has to be the gfreatest ever filimed.

[@morganhale3434]

The performance of the 82nd Airborne at Nijmegen and the 1st British Airborne and Free Polish at Arnhem were even more astounding than the great 101st Airborne at Eindhoven. Definitely a bridge too far, but excellent troops.

[@chrisgove4252]

I wonder if any of these guys talked with Rog about Everton

[@sallydorsey1851]

Well done my day also

[@dirtyharrydefeatsislamblmt6900]

ONE OF THE OTHER STRANGERS AT THE OTHER LOCATIONS

[@Mike23443]

"We were ghosts..."

[@dirtyharrydefeatsislamblmt6900]

I WANT KZbin FIXED

[@donk8472]

wonder if Doc ever got him his penicillin

[@BruceWayne-vb6pl]

One of my dream is one day acting like this worldwar tv series or movie 😍❤️ anyways band of brothers my best 1st tv series and the pacific in my 2nd best tv series ❤️ Good luck guys😍

[@sallydorsey1851]

Who could be be 2👎🏽

[@williamkennedy8768]

Not many can sever their country only two percent can the rest could not handle it

[@HamburgerTime209]

The host keeps making little tiny nit-picky mistakes about the history and I keep wanting the guests to be That Guy and correct him

[@kelrogers8480]

I found it sad that the only part of the series that focused on British soldiers chose to stereotype them as stuffy idiots.

[@greybirdo]

Spielberg and Hanks can’t help themselves. It’s almost their only cinematic flaw.

[@gino8381]

#restorethesnyderverse #renewinfinitytrain #releasetheayercut