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World War II with Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Booking Overview

This is a serialized military-history series examining World War II and its geopolitical consequences through extensive interviews with historians, authors, academics, broadcasters, and national-security analysts. Credible pitches include prominent military historians, presidential historians, war correspondents, authors, regional experts, and national-security scholars with strong subject expertise or published work; booking difficulty is very high because the series features an elite expert roster and is guided by Tom Hanks.

Metrics

Episodes: 23

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 120.0k subscribers

Instagram: 52.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ben@backpocketstudios.com

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Host

Tom Hanks - Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, producer, and longtime student of World War II history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established military historians, World War II scholars, presidential historians, authors of recognized history books, senior academics, national-security analysts, and experienced history broadcasters or podcasters.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on World War II, military history, geopolitics, or presidential history, Senior academic or research appointments at recognized universities and military institutions, National museum, policy, or security expertise, Established broadcasting, journalism, or public-history credentials

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Rebecca Grant - The Pacific War, Military Strategy, And The Use Of Atomic Weapons

Martin Morgan - The Final Campaigns In Europe And The Pacific

Jonathan Parshall - The Pacific War And The Final Battles Against Japan

Yuki Tatsumi - Japan, Indo-pacific Security, And The Legacy Of World War II

Noriko Kawamura - Japan, Emperor Hirohito, And The End Of The Pacific War

Recent Topics

History, Military History, World War Ii, Geopolitics, National Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
World War II with Tom Hanks
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The Hunt for Adolf Eichmann: Case Closed (from History's Greatest Mysteries)

September 09, 2026

Introducing History's Greatest Mysteries—a new History Channel podcast from Rewind Studios—available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday.At the end of World War II, many Nazi officials were captured and tried for their crimes. But one of the architects of the Holocaust, Adolf Eichmann, slipped through the cracks… repeatedly eluding Nazi hunters from around the globe. How was Adolf Eichmann finally captured after fifteen years on the run?

Fall Out

July 28, 2026

The war is over, and the Allies are triumphant. The United States and the Soviet Union initially work together to establish a new world order, but over the course of the next four years these two nations will go from Allies of convenience to ideological adversaries, launching the next phase of global conflict under the shadow of nuclear war.This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance):Michel Paradis, professor, Columbia UniversityJon Meacham, presidential historianSimon Seba...

Endgame

July 28, 2026

The U.S. determines by early 1945 that Japan will never surrender and will need to be subdued by force. Newly sworn-in President Truman must authorize an invasion of the Japanese home islands at a terrible cost to American lives. Emperor Hirohito hopes to avoid the destruction of his land and people, but his generals are agitating for war. Both men seek a way out, but only one can deploy the most terrible weapon the world has ever seen.This episode features interviews with (in order of appear...

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How do I get in touch with World War II with Tom Hanks?

World War II with Tom Hanks is hosted by Tom Hanks. Its publicly listed email is ben@backpocketstudios.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 World War II with Tom Hanks?

The publicly listed email for World War II with Tom Hanks: ben@backpocketstudios.com.

How many listeners does World War II with Tom Hanks have?

Podseeker estimates World War II with Tom Hanks reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for World War II with Tom Hanks?

World War II with Tom Hanks typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established military historians, World War II scholars, presidential historians, authors of recognized history books, senior academics, national-security analysts, and experienced history broadcasters or podcasters. Common among recent guests: Published books on World War II, military history, geopolitics, or presidential history; Senior academic or research appointments at recognized universities and military institutions; National museum, policy, or security expertise. Recent guests include Dr. Rebecca Grant, Martin Morgan, and Jonathan Parshall.

How hard is it to get booked on World War II with Tom Hanks?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does World War II with Tom Hanks cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

ben@backpocketstudios.com

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