SNAFU
Canto34 Studios
It's March 1944, and the world remains engulfed in war. The United States is locked in a fierce battle to establish air superiority over Europe. Over the past year and a half, the Eighth Air Force has conducted bombing missions primarily targeting coastal cities. However, the focus is now shifting deeper into Nazi-occupied Europe.
The death toll among the Eighth Air Force continues to rise, with most bomber crews failing to complete even half of their 25-mission tour. Flak fields have become denser and more accurate, posing a grave threat to any plane that dares to fly through them. Nazi fighter pilots, growing in skill, relentlessly pursue American bombers, despite the defensive measures onboard.
Unknown to the American bomber crews, a significant change has occurred in their mission objectives. Under the leadership of Jimmy Doolittle, the Eighth Air Force now employs a risky strategy. Bombers are used as bait to lure Nazi fighters into combat, allowing escort fighters to pick them off one by one. This shift means the lives of bomber crews are no longer considered sacrosanct but rather as expendable casualties in the pursuit of victory.
By this time next year, the death toll of the Eighth Air Force will reach a staggering 26,000, surpassing the losses of Marines throughout the entirety of World War II. This podcast chronicles the experiences of one such bomber crew during the early months of 1944.
Lieutenant Bakas, a 24-year-old pilot from Youngstown, Ohio, leads a B-17G named "Load of Bull" and commands a 10-man crew with a singular goal: survival. With daunting odds stacked against them, Lieutenant Miller, a 23-year-old co-pilot, must navigate the challenges of leadership, perseverance, and duty.
Tasked with motivating a crew comprised mostly of young men fresh out of high school, Bakas and Miller grapple with the weight of their responsibilities. As they confront the harsh realities of their suicidal missions and the uncertain impact on the war effort, they must find the strength to inspire their men to keep fighting.
Starting in July 2021, SNAFU, a historical fiction podcast, will begin to tell the story of a group of men, as their families never knew them.
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11/13/22 • 50 min
Timothy and the rest of "Load of Bull" are sent on a mission to bomb a rail junction in France. However, on this mission, the fighters, flak and the harsh below zero temperatures aren't the only thing that young Timothy has to defend himself against.
This episode is dedicated to those lost during the Wings over Dallas Air-Show Disaster. Please keep the families in your prayers! For updates, please visit: https://commemorativeairforce.org/
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01/29/21 • 1 min
Hello Everyone,
My name is S. Aaron, and I am the sole creator and proprietor of Canto34 Studios. I am so excited to finally get this story out to the world, after sitting on it, writing it, and rewriting it for a little over nine years. Since I was a boy, I was obsessed with World War II, and specifically, the Air War fought over Europe. I was just 5 years old when I first watched the 1991 movie, Memphis Belle, and that began my life-long obsession with all things World War II and anything to do with the Boeing B-17 Bomber.
My sole purpose in telling this story is to give glory and honor to the brave young men who gave everything they could, in order to serve their country. This type of warfare is sadly forgotten in History books and public media, but it was vicious, cruel, dangerous, and outright suicidal. However, these 18-23-year-old kids from all around American volunteered to do the job that ultimately allowed the Allies to be able to invade Europe and bring the war to an end.
The men, the 300th bombardment group, and the airfield described in this story are all fictional, but please keep in mind that the men, bombardment group, locations, events, stories, and lives described in this story are based on real men, bombardment groups, locations, events, stories, and lives.
In the last nine years, I've interviewed a dozen veterans of the 8th Air Force and asked each one if they felt comfortable having their story shared with the public, and every one of them said something to the effect of, "Sure, as long as my name isn't mentioned, I don't want to be seen as some kind of hero, I was just doing my job." So many of these veterans don't want to be displayed as the hero's they are, and so, I decided to honor their wishes.
I look forward to seeing you and hearing from you all in July, and I hope you all enjoy this story, as much as I enjoyed writing it.
-S. Aaron
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10/01/22 • 55 min
In the aftermath of losing yet another beloved crew, the men of "Load of Bull" try to cling to whatever they can to help them cope with the bleak reality that is their future. Meanwhile, The Boss hatches a plan to help motivate Timothy into being the best bombarder in the 8th Air Force, but little does he realize, his plan has severely backfired.
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S2, E9: Trapped
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09/04/22 • 53 min
The men of the 300th are sent to bomb Bremen with Jack and "Load of Bull" selected to lead the entire formation. The mission is everything but normal and it results in the loss of a beloved friend.
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S2, E8: 48 Hours
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08/27/22 • 47 min
The men of the 300th are given 48 hours passes to London in order to boost morale. For some it's a night in heaven, and for others, it's a night from hell.
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08/19/22 • 57 min
Jack finds himself in quite the predicament and is left with no other choice but to let go of another piece of his innocence in order to protect himself and his crew.
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S2, E6: Tommy
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08/05/22 • 42 min
Willy pulls some strings to get him and Tommy off base just for him to meet a girl, Muth tries to convince himself that has what it takes to be a good soldier, and Col. Poole pays The Boss a visit.
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07/29/22 • 48 min
Jack ends up leading his crew to bomb a mission in Nates, France and things don't go according to plan. Willy becomes a legend and Muth realizes just how slim of a chance he has at getting through his tour.
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S2, E4: Amen
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07/22/22 • 44 min
The Boss puts Timothy and Sal through the ringer to see if they're worth bring apart of "Load of Bull". Jack faces his inner struggles when he comes in contact with two very unlikely people and their dog.
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S2, E16: The Dilemma
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08/02/23 • 48 min
Jack, for the first time, leads Load of Bull on a Mission to Homberg, Germany, where his leadership capabilities are gravely challenged.
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FAQ
How many episodes does SNAFU have?
SNAFU currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does SNAFU cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Ptsd, Story, Drama, History, Podcasts, Audiobook, War and Combat.
What is the most popular episode on SNAFU?
The episode title 'S2, E10: Ivan's Struggle' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on SNAFU?
The average episode length on SNAFU is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of SNAFU released?
Episodes of SNAFU are typically released every 8 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of SNAFU?
The first episode of SNAFU was released on Jan 29, 2021.
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