In this episode of our Flights series, James tells the harrowing story of the Enola Gay — the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945. This isn't just a tale of aviation, but of science, war, and a moment that forever changed the course of human history.

We explore the mission from the perspective of the crew, the role of pilot Paul Tibbets, and the influence of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project. James breaks down the events leading up to the bombing, the immediate and long-term aftermath, and the moral questions that still haunt us today.

Whether you’ve seen Oppenheimer or just want to better understand this pivotal moment in world history, this episode offers a gripping and sobering look at the flight that altered everything.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In the first episode of our miniseries on flights, Fraser takes us inside the chilling story of Germanwings Flight 9525. What began as a routine flight from Barcelona to Düsseldorf turned into an unthinkable disaster when the aircraft crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. But this wasn’t an accident. With disturbing revelations and unanswered questions, this episode explores the harrowing chain of events that exposed cracks in aviation safety and mental health protocols—and left the world asking how such a tragedy could happen.

This week, we’re stepping a little outside our usual format and welcoming a special guest — Ricky from the brilliant podcast Lads Anonymous!
We have a proper laugh chatting all about how we each got into podcasting, the ups, the downs, and where we hope this wild ride will take us.
Plus, Ricky gives us the inside scoop on the beginnings of Lads Anonymous and shares how they rose to become one of the leading podcasts out there.
If you love podcasts, podcasting, or just a good laugh with good people, you won’t want to miss this one!