Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
Sai Mun Gani Productions
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Audio-drama based on a WWII diary written by Natalie Crouter during her internment in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines.
Three weeks after the first bombings of the Philippines on December 8, 1941, Natalie, her family, and 500 civilians were marched at gunpoint to a deserted U.S. military post (Season One: 1941). Thus began their survival story of body and mind from 1942 to 1945. Under the watchful eyes of Japanese guards, the prisoners set up their own society while constantly scrounging for food—often aided by heroic Filipinos. Japanese commandants and homesick soldiers filtered in and out of camp as guerrillas on the outside fought to take back the Philippines. The camp commandants were civilians plucked from town, a remarkable Japanese officer who saves the internees' lives, and a vicious, demoted lieutenant. Natalie’s diary is a fascinating, real-life view of wartime captivity and a gripping tale of courage, tenacity, and hope.
The original art, entitled "The Double Fence," was drawn by Fern Harrington Miles in 1942. To read about Fern and other prison artists interned with Natalie Crouter, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-artist-credits.
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1943 - Episode 15: Surrender and Suffrage
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
05/22/24 • 34 min
The Japanese order Arthur to hunt down an American hiding in the mountains. Newly captured Americans tell harrowing stories about their life on the run. Nida worries about Ismael. Lt. Mukibo and Mr. Nagatomi get their just rewards. Everyone speculates if Mr. Hayakawa will be replaced, and the women in Camp want the right to vote.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1943.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1943 - Episode 16: Social Studies
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
07/03/24 • 40 min
Natalie takes a closer look at everyone’s behavior in camp. New internees share unforgettable stories of heroism and evil. Peg hears word about her husband. The Crouters learn disturbing news about Nida and don’t like Bedie’s reaction to it. Natalie plays a curious round of bridge with Lt. Kira, and the Camp’s new Court of Appeals hears its first criminal trial.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1943.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1943 - Binge Season Three (Episodes 14 - 20)
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
04/05/24 • 247 min
Includes all seven episodes in Season Three without the openings and recaps.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1943.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1942 - Episode 9: Home Sweet Holmes
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
04/08/23 • 36 min
Nakamura pontificates about American women, and the women make observations about him. All but one of the imprisoned missionaries are released. The Camp John Hay internees move to Camp Holmes. A Chinese internee is tortured.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1942.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1941 - Episode 6: Banzai!
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
03/27/22 • 25 min
The Imperial Japanese Army has raised the Rising Sun flag over Baguio City Hall. Soldiers are freeing Japanese civilians and capturing Americans and Allies. At Brent School, the Crouters and other civilian prisoners are forced onto the school’s tennis court to hear relocation orders from a freed Japanese civilian standing on a table with a machine gun at his side.
NEW! You can view Natalie's original diary entry and a sketch drawn by a woman who was interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under this episode's description at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1942.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1941 - Episode 5: How to Pack a Suitcase
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
02/25/22 • 23 min
The invasion phase has begun. Nida leaves Baguio while the Crouters move to Brent School and wait for the enemy to arrive. During the turmoil, Ismael and Jerry have a heart-to-heart talk, and Natalie honors a vow.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1941 - Episode 4: Hobson's Choice
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
02/14/22 • 20 min
Eighty Japanese warships have reached Lingayen Gulf only 18 miles away! Natalie and Jerry watch their last source of income go up in smoke. Carl calls in the early morning to tell the Crouters that they have two hours to decide whether to stay or leave Baguio.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1942 - Episode 11: Close Calls
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
05/21/23 • 31 min
As typhoon season begins Jerry is brought in for questioning. Nida and Ismael talk about guerrilla insurgencies. Natalie gets a tour of the camp's shop, a special gift, and called to the guard house.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1942.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1942 - Episode 13: Better and Lesser Angels
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
07/20/23 • 39 min
The holidays are celebrated in bittersweet, internment style. True friends come through. A little boy teaches the camp a lesson. Dysentery returns, and Dr. Hall is not sure how the internees will survive 1943.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1942.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
1943 - Episode 14: Going Bananas
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story
05/02/24 • 30 min
Another year of close quarters has prisoners getting on each other’s nerves as they deal with new waves of dysentery. Stories are filtering in from captured internees who had been hiding in the mountains from the Japanese. Mr. Hayakawa is intimidated by a new guard who may be Kempeitai. Phil's brilliant, new invention keeps peace in the dining hall.
NEW! You can view paintings and sketches drawn by people who were interned with Natalie by clicking See Pictures under the episode descriptions at www.storiestovoice.com/fd-listen-1943.
To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story have?
Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Audio Drama, History, Personal Journals, Wwii, Survival and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story?
The episode title '1942 - Episode 9: Home Sweet Holmes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story?
The average episode length on Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story released?
Episodes of Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story are typically released every 10 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story?
The first episode of Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story was released on Jan 7, 2022.
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