Wojtek
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Wojtek by Eileen Orr gets recommended on The Rest Is History, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Wojtek by Eileen Orr appears 1 time across 1 podcast episode on 1 show, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I think every Polish friend I've got has said, do you know the story of Wojtek?”
Why people keep bringing this up
The host mentions 'Wojtek' to highlight the remarkable story of a bear that became a symbol of Polish resistance during World War II. This book captures the essence of Polish heroism and serves as a poignant reminder of the lighter moments amidst the darkness of war.
Wojtek by Eileen Orr most often appears in conversations about Polish War Hero.
Recent linked podcasts include The Rest Is History, giving you a quick path from the book back to the shows where it actually came up.
The host mentions 'Wojtek' to highlight the remarkable story of a bear that became a symbol of Polish resistance during World War II. This book captures the essence of Polish heroism and serves as a poignant reminder of the lighter moments amidst the darkness of war.
Recent show rotation: The Rest Is History.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 26:45 in the episode where we captured it.
Quick FAQ
Answers to common book, episode, podcast, and guest questions.
Which episode recommended Wojtek?
533. Wojtek: The Bear Who Beat the Nazis on The Rest Is History is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Wojtek by Eileen Orr. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 26:45.
Which podcast mentioned Wojtek?
The Rest Is History is the main indexed podcast currently tied to Wojtek by Eileen Orr.
Who recommended Wojtek on podcasts?
PodcastMentions ties Wojtek by Eileen Orr to The Rest Is History, but the underlying mentions do not yet expose stable guest names for every episode.
Why do podcast guests bring up Wojtek?
The host mentions 'Wojtek' to highlight the remarkable story of a bear that became a symbol of Polish resistance during World War II. This book captures the essence of Polish heroism and serves as a poignant reminder of the lighter moments amidst the darkness of war. It most often appears in conversations about Polish War Hero.
Mentions across episodes
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“Eileen Orr's book, which is a wonderful account of Wojtek. She says that actually it was Polish privates in the second transport company who had come into possession with Wojtek right from the beginning.”