Podcast Summary
World War II POW camp treatment: During World War II, the Nazis surprisingly followed the Geneva Convention in a Polish POW camp, providing officers with amenities and better treatment for political reasons, despite feeling uncomfortable acknowledging positive actions from the Nazis.
During World War II, in a Polish POW camp called Offlog 2C, the Nazis surprisingly followed the Geneva Convention and treated the officers well, providing them with amenities like an orchestra and classes. This unusual situation was likely due to political reasons. However, acknowledging any positive actions from the Nazis can feel uncomfortable. This discussion was part of the new season of the "Your Favorite New Girl Rewatch Podcast," where the hosts welcomed guests like Liz Mayweather, Max Greenfield, Olivia Munn, and Jake Johnson. Listen to the podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.
POW Olympics: During WWII, prisoners organized secret or recognized Olympics in POW camps to boost morale, improve living conditions, and create positive propaganda.
During World War II, there were clandestine Olympic Games held in prisoner of war (POW) camps, including Waldenburg in Poland and Langfasa in Germany. These games were organized by the prisoners themselves in an attempt to improve their living conditions and create positive propaganda after the war. The Waldenburg games were held in cooperation with the German captors and were even recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), while the Langfasa games were held in secret due to potential penalties from the German captors. These POW Olympics serve as a reminder of the resilience and determination of prisoners during wartime and the importance of sports as a source of hope and unity. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the involvement of the real Olympic Games committees, these POW Olympics remain significant historical events.
New Girl Podcast: Two Guys, Five Rings podcast is returning with new episodes every week starting July 2nd, featuring cast members Liz Merweather, Max Greenfield, Olivia Munn, and Jake Johnson. They'll also host an Olympics podcast in time for the 2024 Paris Games.
The second season of the favorite new girl rewatch podcast is coming back with a new name, a brand new episode every week starting July 2nd. The podcast, now called "Two Guys, Five Rings," will feature some beloved and not-so-beloved cast members from the New Girl universe, including Liz Merweather, Max Greenfield, Olivia Munn, and Jake Johnson. While the podcast isn't focused on sports, they'll be hosting an Olympics podcast in time for the 2024 Paris Games opening ceremony on July 26th. Viewers can watch the Olympics on NBC and Peacock, and for the first time, stream the games on the iHeartRadio app. The podcast will also be available on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. An interesting tidbit, they'll be discussing the Olympics in relation to the 1944 Olympics, which had the permission of the Nazis to take place in Berlin.
WW2 POW Olympic-style games: Despite the harsh conditions of WW2 POW camps, soldiers found ways to maintain their humanity through Olympic-style games, including soccer, handball, basketball, and track and field, while avoiding potentially dangerous activities due to safety concerns.
Despite the harsh realities of being prisoners of war during World War II, the soldiers in Waldenburg camps found ways to maintain their humanity and even held Olympic-style games. These events included soccer, handball, basketball, and track and field, but certain activities were off-limits due to safety concerns, such as archery, fencing, javelin, and boxing. The camp organizers were particularly cautious about allowing potentially dangerous activities, given the POW camp setting. An interesting cinematic portrayal of this phenomenon can be seen in the 1980s film "Victory," which featured a soccer match between Nazi guards and POWs, with an escape plan in the works during halftime. This story serves as a reminder of the resilience and creativity of people even in the most challenging circumstances.
Sports and Escapes: In 'Escape to Victory', the characters must decide between escaping during a soccer game or trying to win against the Nazis. Stallone, a less skilled player, plays a crucial role in the escape plan.
"Escape to Victory" is a compelling sports movie where the characters are faced with a difficult decision: escape during a soccer game or try to win against the Nazis. Stallone, who plays the goalkeeper, was not the most skilled player but was crucial for the escape team. The film also features real-life football stars like Pele and showcased cultural events such as sculpture, painting, and chess as part of the Olympic competitions at Waldenberg in 1944. Despite some confusion with other movies like "The Longest Yard," "Escape to Victory" stands out for its unique blend of sports, war, and escape themes.
Olympic Arts: From 1912 to 1952, the Olympics awarded 151 medals for original works in fine arts, showcasing the human spirit's triumph and the blend of athletics and arts.
From 1912 to 1952, the Olympics awarded 151 medals to original works in the fine arts. This means that visitors to the Olympics could enjoy sculpture exhibits and athletic competitions all in one place. This surprising factoid adds to the rich history of the Olympics and showcases the human spirit's ability to triumph even in challenging circumstances. Another interesting tidbit from the discussion was that Pele, a renowned soccer player, was a POW in 1983. The Olympics represent the purest form of competition, and both the artistic and athletic achievements are worthy of recognition and admiration. Stuff You Know is a production of iHeartRadio, and for more engaging content, visit the iHeartRadio app or listen on Apple Podcasts.