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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Directed by Steven Spielberg•2h 49m•Published Jul 25, 2023•Episode length 4h 06m
Episode 184 - Saving Private Ryan (plus the Birthday Equinox and 100K Celebration)
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Overview

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

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We got birthdays, we got milestones, we might be getting a little FUBARred. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, Megan, and Georgia as we're heading to France via Omaha Beach in search of a James Francis Ryan from Iowa (you Minnesota boys stay away) to be saved by Captain Miller as try a…

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We got birthdays, we got milestones, we might be getting a little FUBARred. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, Megan, and Georgia as we're heading to France via Omaha Beach in search of a James Francis Ryan from Iowa (you Minnesota boys stay away) to be saved by Captain Miller as try and win the $300 pool in Saving Private Ryan.  We're learning the ropes and trying to carry around a typewriter in our 184th episode as we discuss:

  • The birthday equinox as Georgia & Ian both celebrated birthdays this week
  • Megan & Liam planned a few extra-curricular activities to celebrate
  • Ian shares about an unofficial eating challenge he took on for himself
  • Megan shares the plight of teachers who had to go to the very last moment this week as opposed to others who were done and dusted by midweek
  • We celebrate reaching 100K with a message from a familiar voice for long-time listeners of the pod
  • We update the legendary poster behind the podcast
  • We ask Georgia if she can get behind a war film if the villains are Nazis
  • Whether or not Saving Private Ryan is the Best Film Ever

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