Mat Mclachlan Podcastleri

We are pleased to announce the launch of Gary McKay's new book, After the Blood Cools: The Warrior's Dilemma. This gripping account tells the story of Gary's service in Vietnam, his wounding in the last major battle of the war, his return to Australia and the difficult journey back to his old life. Join Mat for a special interview with Gary about t…

Mat McLachlan previews our full range of battlefield tours for 2022. Walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs in Gallipoli, France, Vietnam, Thailand, Kokoda and many more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mat McLachlan tarafından oluşturuldu

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Mat is joined by historian Pete Smith to discuss the world of collecting militaria. What is it, why do we do it, and how can you do it too? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't …

Mat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital role played by Australian airmen who served in Bomber Command in the Second World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.you…

A special bonus episode of our new podcast series, BattleWalks, which explores the great battlefields of Europe. This episode features the Sunken Road sector of the Somme battlefield. Subscribe to BattleWalks on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, or on your favourite podcast app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

Mat reviews the classic Australian film 'Gallipoli', starring Mel Gibson and directed by Peter Weir. How does it rate for both entertainment value and historical accuracy, and has it stood the test of time? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube ch…

Mat speaks to author Kathy Mexted about her new book, Australian Women Pilots, and the incredible tales of daring and adventure that define Australia's female aviators. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Kathy Mexted Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtu…

Mat visits the Australian National Library to examine the maps of Charles Kingsford-Smith, that tell the story of his epic first flight across the Pacific in 1928. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Martin Woods Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.co…

Our new podcast series, Battle Walks, which takes you across the great battlefields of Europe, is launching on November 4! In this episode, Mat speaks to co-host Peter Smith about exploring military history by walking the ground. Subscribe to Battle Walks on your favourite podcast app. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Smith Producer: Jess Steb…

Mat travels to the UK National Archives to examine the original document signed by Guy Fawkes confessing his role in the attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. The date of the 'Gunpowder Plot', November 5, is still celebrated in Britain as Guy Fawkes Night. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.…

Mat speaks to historian Dr Aaron Pegram about the fascinating items relating to the Red Baron featured in the collection of the Australian War Memorial. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Aaron Pegram Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/Livi…

In the 1830s British woman Dorothy English Paty moved to Newcastle, NSW, with her husband and young family. There she began painting watercolours of the strange and intriguing native plants and flowers she encountered. Today her watercolours are part of the collection of the Australian National Library, and they tell more than just a story of botan…

Mat speaks to historian Alexandra Churchill about the Great War Group, her new online community that aims to give new perspectives on the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Alexandra Churchill Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/…

This week marks the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le, Australia's last major battle of the Vietnam War. To commemorate the anniversary, here is a special replay of the interview Mat conducted with veteran Gary McKay, who was a platoon commander in 4RAR in Vietnam. Gary was badly wounded during the battle, and was awarded the Military Cross …

Mat speaks to author and historian Richard van Emden about the 270 Great War veterans he interviewed in the 1980s and 1990s, and how their words and photographs have influenced his understanding of the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard van Emden Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryT…

Mat speaks to battlefield historian John Anderson about British soldiers trapped behind German lines in the First World War, who were sheltered at great risk by French and Belgian families. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: John Anderson Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTub…

Mat visits the State Library of NSW to examine an extraordinary collection of century-old photographs, which tells the story of one of Sydney's earliest and most significant burial grounds. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Elise Edmonds Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTub…

Mat speaks to historian and battlefield tour guide Jo Hook about the Battle of Mont St Quentin, claimed to be one of the 'finest Australian feats' of the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Jo Hook Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.…

In the latest in our series of walks across the battlefields of the First World War, Mat takes us to Passchendaele, scene of one of the most horrific battles of the war. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHist…

This week Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for an act of valour that occurred in 1942. In this episode, Mat speaks to historian David Howell about this unique decision, and the actions that led to Teddy losing his life, but winning our greatest gallantry award. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: David Howell Produce…

On the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Mat speaks to historian Richard B. Frank about new evidence that exposes just why America dropped the bombs. Were the Japanese ready to surrender before the bombings? How was the Soviet Union involved in ending the war? What role did code-breaking play in revealing Japan's fi…

Mat speaks to music producer and former Capital Records CEO Andrew Slater about his new documentary, 'Echo in the Canyon', which tells the story of the music scene in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s. The music of the Byrds, the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield and more is brought to life through interviews with o…

Mat is joined by WW2 historian James Holland to discuss 'Greyhound', the new Tom Hanks movie that tells the story of an American destroyer doing battle with U-Boats in the mid-Atlantic in 1942. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: James Holland Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our Yo…

Battlefield historian Peter Smith joins Mat to discuss the Battle of Fromelles, the most costly 24 hours in Australian military history. On this terrible day, 5533 Australians were killed, wounded or captured. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subsc…

In this special episode, Mat is interviewed by Adam Blum about the Battle of Pozieres, which was fought as part of the Somme campaign in July and August 1916. In six weeks of brutal fighting, more than 23,000 Australians were killed or wounded, making it the most costly battle in Australian history. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mat McLachlan Produce…

Mat speaks to historian Michael Tyquin about the role of animals on the battlefields of the First World War, and the bonds they formed with their human comrades. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Michael Tyquin Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.co…

Join Mat on a walking tour around the Belgian town of Ypres, which was the scene of five huge battles during the First World War, and today is a living monument to the men who fought and died in its fields. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube ch…

In this special podcast episode, Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain announce the launch of Peter's new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation, available now to order on www.LivingHistoryTV.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mat McLachlan tarafından oluşturuldu

Mat speaks to Dr Rhys Crawley from the Australian War Memorial, who is the Official Historian of Australia's involvement in the Afghanistan War. Rhys breaks down the stages of Australia's involvement, discusses his difficult job writing the Official History, and explores the effect the war has had on its more than 35,000 Australian veterans. Presen…

Mat speaks to military historian Dan Hill about the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879, when British troops were massacred by a superior Zulu force, one of the most bloody defeats ever experienced by the British Army. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dan Hill Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscr…

In the second of our special D-Day episodes, Mat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital, yet often overlooked, contribution of Australian forces to the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.Li…

This week marks the anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944, and to commemorate it we are speaking to military historian Paul Reed about the British contribution on D-Day. The British and Commonwealth role on this most famous day is often overlooked in favour of the American sacrifice at Omaha and Utah Beaches. But in reality the British played a…

Mat speaks to historian Andy Robertshaw about medical treatment in the First World War. What care would a soldier receive on the battlefield, how was he evacuated and could he expect to survive? Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Andy Robertshaw Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our…

Our new podcast series, Treasures from the Vault, is launching this week! Join me as I go behind the scenes at the world's great museums, libraries and archives to explore the items that helped shape history! Look out for Treasures from the Vault on your favourite podcasting app, and don't forget to subscribe and review! See acast.com/privacy for p…

Eighty years after the RAF did battle with the Luftwaffe in the skies over south-east England, Mat speaks to WW2 historian James Holland about the reality and legacy of the Battle of Britain. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: James Holland Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouT…

In this special joint podcast, Mat McLachlan speaks to Peter Hart about his new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation. Look out for the book in early-September, and pre-order it on LivingHistoryTV.com from June to receive a very special bonus from Peter Hart! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

Mat is joined by Vietnam veteran Gary McKay, who was awarded the Military Cross and severely wounded in combat in 1971, to discuss the ways veterans put their lives back together after the war, and the significance of returning to the former battlefields of Vietnam. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Lt-Col (ret) Gary McKay, MC Producer: Jess Stebnick…

A special message from Mat McLachlan about the lockdown and upcoming projects at Living History. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Mat McLachlan tarafından oluşturuldu

This week marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Mat speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield about the battles that defined the last year of the war, and led the Allies to victory. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Professor Gary Sheffield Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHi…

In our second special Anzac Day episode, Mat guides you on a virtual walking tour around some of the key Australian sites at Gallipoli. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV See acast.com/privacy for pr…

In his new video series, 'Letters from Lockdown', Mat brings you interviews with interesting people dealing with isolation at home. Episode 1 features historian Peter Hart. For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt…

Join Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain for a special Anzac Day episode. Two podcasts come together - Living History and Peter Hart's Military History - to explore why Gallipoli means so much to Australia and NZ, why it means significantly less to Britain and France, and what the future of remembrance holds for the ill-fated campaign. Presente…

With Anzac Day commemorations cancelled all over the world, what will be taking place in France to remember the Anzacs this year? Mat is joined by Dana Levy from Northern France Tourism to discuss the significance of Anzac Day to the people of France, and what they are doing to make sure the Anzacs are not forgotten. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest:…

Mat speaks with Dr Karl James from the Australian War Memorial about the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Slater's Knoll, a key action in the Bougainville Campaign of 1944/45. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Karl James Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at …

Mat speaks to historian Peter Hart about the Great Storm that struck the Gallipoli peninsula in November 1915. In a matter of days trenches flooded, the landscape was blanketed in snow and ice, and hundreds of men died of exposure. Read more about the storm and the entire Gallipoli Evacuation in Peter Hart's new book, being published by Living Hist…

As we commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, Mat looks back on last year's '1917', a movie that brings to life this dramatic chapter of First World War history. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at …

Mat speaks with Professor Joan Beaumont from the Australian National University about Australia in the years after the First World War. What was life like for returned soldiers, how did the Great Depression impact the lives of ordinary people, and did we create a 'Land Fit for Heroes' as we promised the soldiers we would? Presenter: Mat McLachlan G…

Mat travels to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to speak with historians Dr Karl James, Dr Aaron Pegram and Dr Roger Lee about the future of remembrance in Australia. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guests: Karl James, Aaron Pegram, Roger Lee Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our…

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Sandakan Death Marches, the brutal forced marching of Australian POWs by the Japanese in Borneo, which resulted in the deaths of more than 2400 prisoners. In this confronting episode, historian Lynette Silver reveals the true story of the death marches, the horror of the ordeal for the Australian prisone…