Carson & Katie

500 Letters to Nana

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A WWII Podcast... sort of Carson comments as Katie reads her grandmother's letters written by her love-sick husband after being drafted into the Army during WWII. The letters not only document his experiences during the war, but also tell a heart-warming story of separated lovers. Listen as our hosts deliver a fresh perspective on one of history's most significant conflicts sharing laughter, tears, and a glimpse into the lives of those who served during WWII, and those left at home.

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Carson & Katie

Episodes

Episode 7: A Dog's Life 23.09.2025 35:56

Donald and Feloma are getting used to their new normal. Donald finally gets a radio in the barracks. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.com Follow us on Instagram @500letterstonana Support us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/new Hosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/ Thanks for l...

Episode 6: To the Guard House 16.09.2025 38:20

Donald goes on his first of many bivouacs and falls asleep writing Feloma. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.com Follow us on Instagram @500letterstonana Support us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/new Hosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/ Thanks for listening!

Episode 5: Bayonets, Candy, & Ice Cream 09.09.2025 44:14

Basic training officially begins and our hosts also discuss the legendary boxer, Joe Lewis. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.com Follow us on Instagram @500letterstonana Support us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/new Hosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/ Thanks for listening!

Episode 4: Keep Them Walking 02.09.2025 38:52

Donald goes through gas training, and FINALLY gets his first letter(s) from Feloma. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.com Follow us on Instagram @500letterstonana Support us at buzzsprout.com/2526032/supporters/new Hosted via 500letterstonana.buzzsprout.com/ Thanks for listening!

Episode 3: Flatfish Fisherwoman 26.08.2025 36:06

Donald gets assigned to the 70th Infantry Division, the "Trailblazers," and begins pre-basic training. He is waiting, somewhat patiently, for letters from Feloma. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our journey with Donald and Feloma! For more information on the show: Visit us at 500LettersToNana.com Follow us on Instagram @500letterstonana Support us at buzzsprout.com/2526032...

Episode 2: Another Day of Misery 19.08.2025 40:37

Episode 2: Donald arrives at Camp Adair, immediately hates it. Donald has been selected for the US Army Infantry and has arrived at Camp Adair. Carson and Katie discuss the journey from Pennsylvania to Oregon, and how Donald is (and isn't) adjusting to military life. Also discussed is Feloma's fashion sense and her infamous alligator purse. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on o...

Episode 1: So Far, I Don't Like It at All 19.08.2025 31:21

Episode 1: Donald gets drafted! Welcome to 500 Letters to Nana! In this first episode, Carson and Katie discuss the day Donald received his induction orders for military service, marking the beginning of his journey to WWII. Listen as they delve into what it was like to be drafted and speculate on what it was like for Feloma to have to say goodbye. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Join us on our...