Making Masters of the Air

About Making Masters of the Air

Making Masters of the Air Podcast available on Fridays. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, streaming January 26 on Apple TV+. The series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the "Bloody Hundredth") as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler's Third Reich, is at the heart of Masters of the Air. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller, and features a stellar cast led by Academy Award nominee Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Academy Award nominee Barry Keoghan, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook and Ncuti Gatwa. The Making Masters of the Air Podcast by The National WWII Museum, is hosted by Playtone's Kirk Saduski, co-producer of the series, and author of the book, Donald Miller. Listen to the premiere episode featuring an interview with Executive Producer Tom Hanks on Friday, January 26. Throughout the season, you'll hear from historians and more special guests from the series—including stars Callum Turner, Nate Mann, Anthony Boyle, Branden Cook, and Josiah Cross; Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood; and Executive Producer Gary Goetzman—as you get to know the American bomber crews who risked it all fighting the air war over Europe and forged a brotherhood through courage, loss, and triumph. New podcast episodes will be available each Friday on Apple Podcasts. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special Thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

Publisher

The National WWII Museum

Category

history · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Jan 2024

Latest episode

15 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Trailer

   World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn’t make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II. Series premieres September 18. Click here to follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-wwii-spies-special-ops/id1838475675

2. 

   10 Apr 2025

   1945: New Podcast from The National WWII Museum

   The National WWII Museum presents 1945, a six-part podcast series hosted by New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller and Playtone producer Kirk Saduski. Tune-in as we tell the story of the most consequential year in modern history, and explore significant questions over how the war will end. Episodes available weekly starting April 17.

3. 

   15 Mar 2024

   Finale and The Bloody Hundredth

   In this final podcast, hosts Kirk Saduski and Donald Miller discuss Part Nine of Masters of the Air. Mark Herzog, director of the documentary The Bloody Hundredth, tells the story of the real men of the 100th Bomb Group. And, we hear from Callum Turner, Nate Mann, Anthony Boyle, and Tom Hanks. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+.  (https://apple.co/MOTA) Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast. Acknowledgements Hosts: Donald Miller & Kirk Saduski The National WWII Museum: - President & CEO: Stephen Watson - Education & Access VP: Pete Crean - Media Center: Meredith Richards, Bert Hidalgo, Amy Ngo, Jeremy Burson & Stephen Burke - Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy: Michael Bell, John Curatola, Kevin Dupuy & Jeremy Collins - Collections & Exhibits: Erin Clancy & Cory Graff - Marketing & Communications: Stephanie Verdin, Jennifer Sacks, Danielle Trapp, Keith Darcy, Ashley Scharr, Alex Dodson, Jourdon Ferdinand, Grace Martin, Kenn Perkins, Kelsey Scott, Evann Cookmeyer & John Mueller Special Thanks: - AppleTV+: Mostafa Fazel, Adam Schwartz, Jackson Izzo, Annie Fernandes, Voncella McIntosh, Daniel Coffey - Guests: Tom Hanks, Callum Turner, Gary Goetzman, Captain Dale Dye, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Colleen Atwood, Branden Cook, Josiah Cross, Conrad Crane, Matthew Delmont & Mark Herzog - Playtone: Gary Goetzmann, Tom Hanks, Kirk Saduski & William Hahn - Formosa Group: Kimi Rosenthal, Alan Freedman & Matthew Germeyer - Herzog & Co.: Mark Herzog, John Buckley & Ben Olson

4. 

   8 Mar 2024

   Branden Cook & Josiah Cross, Tuskegee Airmen and D-Day

   Actors Branden Cook and Josiah Cross explain the importance of carrying on the legacy of 2nd Lt. Richard Macon and Alexander Jefferson, and the 332nd Fighter Group.  Historian Matthew Delmont discusses the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, and hosts Kirk Saduski and Don Miller also sit down with historian Conrad Crane to detail the historical context of D-Day in Part Eight. New episodes of the Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

5. 

   1 Mar 2024

   Nate Mann and Costume Designer Colleen Atwood

   Nate Mann discusses his preparation for the role of Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood explains the expansive scope of Masters of the Air, and hosts Kirk Saduski and Don Miller dive deeper into Part Seven. New episodes of Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

6. 

   23 Feb 2024

   Anthony Boyle and Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck on Part Six

   Anthony Boyle discusses his portrayal of Major Harry Crosby. And, hosts Don Miller and Kirk Saduski break down Part Six of Masters of the Air, and continue the conversation with directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. New podcast episodes of Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

7. 

   16 Feb 2024

   Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck and the Mission to Münster

   In this podcast, directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck break down the scenes in episode five of Masters of the Air. And, hosts Kirk Saduski and Don Miller discuss the Münster mission. New podcast episodes of the Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

8. 

   9 Feb 2024

   Executive Producer Gary Goetzman and Captain Dale Dye

   In this podcast, hosts Kirk Saduski and Don Miller discuss episode four of Masters of the Air. Plus, Kirk sits down with executive producer Gary Goetzman and Captain Dale Dye, military adviser on the set of Masters of the Air. New podcast episodes of Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. The Apple Original series from the executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific is now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air Podcast is presented by Boeing. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

9. 

   2 Feb 2024

   Callum Turner and the Regensburg-Schweinfurt Mission

   In this episode, actor Callum Turner discusses his role as Major John Egan, and hosts Kirk Saduski and Donald Miller have a conversation about the Regensburg–Schweinfurt raid as depicted in episode 3. New episodes of the Making Masters of the Air release every Friday. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Now streaming on Apple TV+. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

10. 

    26 Jan 2024

    An Interview with Tom Hanks

    The National WWII Museum's Making Masters of the Air podcast dives deeper into the Apple Original Series Masters of the Air. In this premiere podcast, hosts Kirk Saduski and Donald Miller interview executive producer of Masters of the Air, Tom Hanks. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Now streaming on Apple TV+. (https://apple.co/MOTA) Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller. Special thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

11. 

    23 Jan 2024

    Making Masters of the Air: A New Podcast from The National WWII Museum

    Making Masters of the Air Podcast available on Fridays. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, streaming January 26 on Apple TV+. The series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Masters of the Air is based on the best-selling book by Donald Miller, and features a stellar cast led by Academy Award nominee Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Academy Award nominee Barry Keoghan, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook and Ncuti Gatwa. The Making Masters of the Air podcast by The National WWII Museum is co-hosted by Playtone’s Kirk Saduski and Donald Miller, author of the book, Masters of the Air. Listen to the premiere episode featuring an interview with Executive Producer Tom Hanks on Friday, January 26. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Streaming on January 26 on Apple TV+  (https://apple.co/MOTA) Special Thanks to Apple TV+ for clips and musical score for this podcast.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

135 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

93

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