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Our WWII Dad

Chris Cangilla, Ken Cangilla

Booking Overview

A documentary-style history show focused on World War II family legacies, military service, and preserving veterans’ stories, typically featuring descendants of WWII service members, authors, and people with firsthand battlefield or family-history experiences. Suitable pitches include WWII authors, historians, veteran descendants with compelling archival discoveries, and battlefield preservation or remembrance experts; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible subject-matter contributors rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 19

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 154 subscribers

Instagram: 64 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ccangilla@gmail.com

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Host

Chris Cangilla - Emmy Award-winning host and co-creator of a series documenting his father’s World War II service and preserving the stories of veterans and their families.

Ken Cangilla - Co-creator and co-host who works with his brother to uncover and preserve their father’s World War II history through family memories, records, artifacts, interviews, and battlefield research.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A documented personal or family connection to World War II, published or researched expertise in WWII history, or substantial experience preserving, visiting, or interpreting wartime sites and artifacts.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or documented research on World War II or family history, Preservation of significant veteran records, diaries, photographs, or artifacts, Firsthand battlefield visits or experience interpreting major WWII campaigns, Family connections to notable or well-documented World War II service

Recent Guest Discussions

Howard Mansfield - Why Many World War II Veterans Remained Silent, Discovering A Father’s Wartime Diary, The Emotional Legacy Of Military Service, Preserving Family History, And Mansfield’s Book Invisible Monuments.

Bill Kroeger - The Pearl Harbor Attack, The Battle Of Midway, The USS Enterprise, His Father’s Combat Service, Personal Wartime Artifacts, And Preserving The Stories Of Decorated Veterans.

John Healy - Normandy, Bastogne, Operation Market Garden, Dachau, Battlefield Tourism, The Experience Of Walking Historic WWII Sites, And The Personal Meaning Of Preserving War History.

Recent Topics

History, World War Ii, Military History, Veterans, Family History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Our WWII Dad
:

Before We Knew the Whole Story | Our WWII Dad on The American Veteran Show

August 30, 2026

Before they knew the whole story, they were already searching for answers.In August 2023, Chris Cangilla, his brother Ken, and their mother Pat joined host Steffan Tubbs on The American Veteran Show to talk about Our WWII Dad and their journey to uncover the World War II story of their father, Army PFC Louis T. Cangilla.At the time, Our WWII Dad was still relatively new—and so was their understanding of their father's wartime story.Listening to this conversation today is especially meanin...

Why Our WWII Fathers Never Told Their Stories | Howard Mansfield

August 09, 2026

Why did so many World War II veterans come home and rarely talk about what they experienced? In Episode 16 of Our WWII Dad, author Howard Mansfield joins Chris and Ken Cangilla to explore that silence through the remarkable story of his father, Pincus Mansfield, a WWII veteran whose wartime experiences remained largely unknown to his family for decades. Howard grew up knowing his father had served during World War II—but, like so many sons and daughters of the Greatest Generation, he knew ver...

He Flew Into Pearl Harbor… And Americans Opened Fire

December 05, 2025

On December 7, 1941… he flew straight into Pearl Harbor—unaware the attack had already begun.As his SBD Dauntless approached Oahu from the USS Enterprise, American anti-aircraft crews—overwhelmed and under attack—mistook him for the enemy and opened fire.He survived.And months later, he would help change the course of World War II at the Battle of Midway.👉 This is Episode 15 of the Our WWII Dad series.In this episode, Chris and Ken Cangilla are joined by Bill Kroeger, who shares the remarkabl...

Frequently asked questions

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Our WWII Dad
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How do I get in touch with Our WWII Dad?

Our WWII Dad is hosted by Chris Cangilla and Ken Cangilla. Its publicly listed email is ccangilla@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Our WWII Dad?

The publicly listed email for Our WWII Dad: ccangilla@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Our WWII Dad have?

Podseeker estimates Our WWII Dad reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Our WWII Dad?

Our WWII Dad typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A documented personal or family connection to World War II, published or researched expertise in WWII history, or substantial experience preserving, visiting, or interpreting wartime sites and artifacts. Common among recent guests: Published books or documented research on World War II or family history; Preservation of significant veteran records, diaries, photographs, or artifacts; Firsthand battlefield visits or experience interpreting major WWII campaigns. Recent guests include Howard Mansfield, Bill Kroeger, and John Healy.

How hard is it to get booked on Our WWII Dad?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Our WWII Dad cover?

Recent episodes cover History, World War Ii, Military History, Veterans, and Family History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ccangilla@gmail.com

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