Good Morning All,

I was pleasantly surprised to hear Bill's and Babe's voices on my radio this morning when I got in the car to head out to work! They were on 1210AM, Philly's "Big Talker" with host, Michael Smerconish. It was a rare treat of about 40 minutes of recollections of South Philly, the war, family and their friendship over 63 years. In true Bill and Babe style, it even included discussion of how, in Bastogne last year, that Babe had to shell out 140 francs to "some 300 lbs. broad" to "take a piss" at the museum! He reminded "the broad" that they must have taken 5,000 pisses there for free!

Its always great to hear from the guys and I'm fortunate to be a Philly guy, and get in on these little local treats!

See you on the DZ,

Brig

I went on the 1210 homepage - link below - and asked them to add Bill and Babe's interview with the host (Michael Smerconish) to their podcast listings. This will allow anyone to download the interview to their MP3 player, or listen from their computers.

Hopefully, they will action the request.

I'll keep everyone appraised through this thread.

http://www.thebigtalker1210.com/

I did the same, hopefully it will be added to the list!

The interview with Bill and Babe has been added to the 1210 podcast...

Below is the link...

http://www.thebigtalker1210.com/pages/14043.php

It's on the upper left hand corner of the page. Additionally, this page gives instructions on how to download.

All the best...

I just listened to the interview. It was everything you can expect from both Bill and Babe – captivating stories, honest and insightful views of where we are today, and a genuine friendship and love that comes through when you listen to them speak of not only each other but of their buddies.

I can’t wait to read the book... I might even purchase the audio book from ITUNES as well…

I had to go back and re-read that, for a second I thought it was Bill that said it! They really are quite a pair! God bless 'em.

bball fan - thanks for the link!

Lisa Marie

Thanks for the link !

Hurry Amazon, HURRY !

I hope that the book will arrive this month

Wow! Just listened to the whole program. What a treat!

I can't wait until my book arrives.

Hey Gino! Nice to hear your voice!

This is absolutely hilarious! I can just see the locals listening to these guys and their language and syntax! "What irrigated me ... " What a pair! I'll have to listen again after work without interruption. Thanks, Brig and bballfan. Good job getting that on the web. BK

Bill and Babe -

Congrats on the new book and all the attention!

Well deserved, gentlemen!

Enjoy!


Maggie

Thanks Brig for the link. They are something arent they.. Great to sse you here stranger
Hugs at ya

"You must be French...."

Good stuff. Even a special guest appearance by Gino. Thanks Brig.

Thank you for the link, I enjoyed listening to the interview in the bus on my way to work.
Just great!

Jo

The power of the internet!
Thanks for the link. It's fantastic to hear the guys voices. I wish we could get them over to britain and on our radio and TV.

Waiting for my book and we've got a postal strike.

Thanks Bill & Babe - we can't get enough of you guys.

T.

what a special treat... I was finally able to listen this morning. Thanks Brig for letting us know. How marvelous to hear their voices and hear their passion. We are so fortunate that these men were fighting for us! May we make them proud in how we live our lives. God bless you, Wild Bill & Babe.


Kat

I just finished listening to the interview with Bill and Babe. They make me proud to be an American. I have got to get Robyn and these guys to Charlotte for the library's Novello Festival of Reading. Based on the pictures from the signing, Bill looks good in blue, and I hope his health problems are behind for awhile. The one point that they brought up is the lack of patriotism in this country. I am only 49, but I remember when it became uncool to be patriotic. It is one of the biggest failures of my generation. Maybe it's because the greatest generation spoiled my generation rotton because they had so little that we end up taking for granted the sacrifices they made. I love my mom and dad, and miss them everyday, but they did spoil me, but I retain my patriotism. I am not talking the fake politician kind. I am talking about knowing the history of your country, the good as well as the bad, and realizing that we enjoy more freedoms than any other population in the world. You cannot major in history and not understand what a miracle it is that this country even exists! The founders of this country, especially John Adams were visionaries. What we need our leaders who have the interest of the country and the people at heart, not big business. Part of my job as a librarian is to reach out to young people and stress the importance of history. I do this by telling them everything has a history, the music, our clothes, but it is the lessons that we should learn that those brave men and women fought for that need to be repeated over and over again. God Bless Bill and Babe for sharing their stories.

Great interview. I really enjoyed listening to it. Good to hear Bill is doing ok again!

C U
Frank