Totally Tanked podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIt's a podcast about tanks. Do you want to listen to people talking about tanks? If so this is the podcast for you!
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Episodes
59 - TR-85 - The Romanian Bison
June 15, 2024 23:20 - 1 hour - 131 MBRomania has its own tank program, and in this episode we unpack just why that might be as we look at the TR-85! Also we talk to a Romanian about Romania, some thoughts on new Leopard variants, western tanks performance in Ukraine, and God's lager doesn't taste as sweet as it did when we wore younger men's clothes.
58 - Renault FT - The Mother of Tanks
May 18, 2024 20:26 - 2 hours - 210 MBIn the dark days of the First World War captain of industry Louis Renault looked on the tank building efforts of the allies and decided it could be done better. In the process he created the tank as we know it today.
57 - M48 Patton - American Steel
April 06, 2024 08:37 - 2 hours - 188 MBFew tanks have seen as much combat as the M48 Patton, and few men have had as much to do with tanks as George Patton. This podcast takes on the legacy of both the tank and the man.
56 - C1 Ariete - The Fiat of tanks
March 16, 2024 08:18 - 2 hours - 180 MBSo what have the Italians wrought with their strange little orphan fleet of tanks? It's got issues...
55 - Cromwell - The Cat Food.
February 18, 2024 10:16 - 2 hours - 183 MBBritain spent years getting their big tank ready for D-Day, but in the end one greedy industrialist de-railed the best of plans and gave them a sadly crappy tank. This is the story of Cromwell. (Note: This episode was recorded on 18 Feb 2024, we got confused about the year at the start)
54 - Type 99 - The Red Wave.
January 13, 2024 08:43 - 2 hours - 170 MBTotally Tanked gives you the rundown on China's premier tank, the Type 99A. We also take a look at what reccent developments in Ukraine, Gaza, and Yemen mean for Chinese tank deployments, particularly surrounding Taiwan.
53 - M24 Chaffee - The Voting Machine.
December 09, 2023 23:16 - 2 hours - 175 MBPossibly the best light tank of the second world war, the M24 Chaffee would take its big gun and low logistics requirements all around the world blazing a lightly armoured path through the hottest moments of the Cold War. The halftime interview features Hugh Cullimore talking about the Murrayville Tank Graveyard.
52 - T-80 - The tank of future past.
November 11, 2023 20:26 - 2 hours - 197 MBMisunderstood, misused, under-appreciated, the T-80 was cut from production a lifetime ago. And yet the hard lessons of the Ukraine war have seen its qualities come to be perceived in a new light, and production has been restarted! The halftime interview features Ross Manuel, you can find him at → https://thedocnetwork.net/
51 - Churchill - The last landship
October 14, 2023 23:28 - 2 hours - 208 MBBrought to you by the makers of the Titanic it was a vehicle only the British could conceive of. Monstrously heavy, incredibly slow, and anaemically armed. Yet somehow over 5,000 Churchill tanks were built in the Second World War. The halftime interview features author David Mitchelhill-Green, you can find his work at: https://www.amazon.com.au/David-Mitchelhill-Green/e/B01MZ9U8SW/
50 - Al-Khalid - The tank of the pure
September 09, 2023 10:35 - 1 hour - 135 MBPakistan has given a case study in how to make an adequate tank on a shoestring. Also some thoughts on Ukraine.
49 - Panther - Failing to meet expectations due to technical difficulties
August 12, 2023 18:05 - 2 hours - 166 MBIt is poetic, if not inevitable, that a much-anticipated episode about the Panther tank would be plagued by an omnishambles of technical difficulties, and thus fail to meet expectations. But there is some good stuff in here if you can get past what is not our finest performance!
48 - CVR(T) - Does size matter?
July 01, 2023 10:08 - 1 hour - 150 MBEver wonder why all those weird British light tanks had a name that started with an "S"? In this episode we're all across that, and will Graham's tank run? What's been going on in Russia? what are the household cavalry up to? What IFV is the US Army getting? Now for some links! -- Sponsor us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked -- Buy a T-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/totallytanked/shop
47 - Stuart - M3, M5, Honey
June 17, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe best tank is the one you have that you can get where it needs to be. But... Sometimes you wish you had a little more. The Stuart in M3 and M5 variants saw a lot of action in the Second World War and beyond, so we're going to have a lot to talk about in this episode! Now for some links! -- Sponsor us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked -- Buy a T-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/totallytanked/shop
46 - Leopard 1 - The Cold Warrior
May 13, 2023 07:55 - 1 hour - 153 MBAs the Cold War became more lively the West couldn't leave German manufacturing sitting on the bench. The result was a radical tank design that was widely accepted as the best of its time, the Leopard 1. -- Sponsor us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked -- Buy a T-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/totallytanked/shop
45 - Australian Cruisers (Sentinel) - When you need tanks and you don't know how to build them!
April 25, 2023 09:03 - 2 hours - 187 MBIn this special recorded on ANZAC Day 2023 we tackle institutional white supremacy, and how it relates to a desperate Australian effort to build tanks in the second world war. We also talk to an American OPFOR tank commander, bring up the latest on Australia's move to cancel IFV production and just be all submarines all the time, and tackle Lazerpig's flawed views on the T-14 Armata. Enjoy! Now for some links! -- Sponsor us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked -- Buy ...
44 - T-14 - The Phantom Menace
March 18, 2023 08:26 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this episode we explore the magical fantasy tank that Russian dare not use, the T-14 Armata! Also discussion of model tank building, Australian submarines, and the war in Ukraine!
43 - Char B1 Bis, How good can a French tank be?
February 19, 2023 11:03 - 2 hours - 173 MBWe take on the best tank of the early second world war, the French Char B1 Bis. There was a lot to hate about this tank, but a surprising amount of good things there too. Also we talk to Clayton about building model tanks, and have some thoughts about the war in Ukraine!
42 - Japanese Type 10, a great tank if it all works
January 21, 2023 08:01 - 2 hours - 168 MBDedicated to the memory of Lejla Nikolas. Totally Tanked takes on the new Japanese Type 10 tank. We also have a chat with a Japan resident about their recent developments, and then it's into: -- The greyhound that never killed a tiger -- The failure of the Pumas: -- The rise of the Wagner Group -- Free the Leopards (and challengers to Ukraine) – Ukraine – Elon Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4bmgC4i34J32...
41 - 2022 End of year wrapup
January 01, 2023 04:31 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MBA quick run through the numbers which tell the tale of 2022 for a small independent tank podcast. Quick links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked Redbubble for tshirts (and more): https://www.redbubble.com/people/TotallyTanked/shop?asc=u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotesTanked Twitter: https://twitter.com/totallytanked1
40 - M26 Pershing, the discarded future
December 04, 2022 04:53 - 1 hour - 137 MBTotally Tanked is tackling the American WW2 heavy, the M26 Pershing. In 1943 the Americans had a tank design that would define tanks into the 1980s, but they decided they didn't want it. In this episode we will get to the bottom of how and why this happened, and how it ended when an American Lieutenant General was blown to smithereens by the US Eighth Airforce. Links: -- The Ukraine volunteer talking to Lindybeige is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCbD4WBqPg4 -- Sponsor us on ...
39 - T-90 The Beast From The East
November 14, 2022 08:26 - 1 hour - 152 MBTotally Tanked is tackling the Russian monster the T-90! We also have a chat with an expert on infantry fighting vehicles and the latest from Ukraine. The beer for review is the Styrian Wolf Hazy IPA - by Urbanaut Brewing. Links: -- Dr Albert Palazzo's paper on Australian infantry fighting vehicles: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/deciding-future -- Sponsor us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked -- Buy a T-shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/people/totallytanked/shop ...
38 - Vickers Inter-war Light Tanks. The training wheels of tanks
October 08, 2022 08:56 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn this episode we explore the murky world of making tanks in an era of disarmament, how keeping the Vickers company alive meant teaching the world how to make tanks, and then we go on to explore more recent events with the AbramsX and what's going on in Ukraine. Sign up on Patreon to support the pod at: https://www.patreon.com/TotallyTanked
37 - M18 Hellcat. "Plans are nothing. Planning is everything"
September 10, 2022 21:02 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn a jam packed episode we examine the reasons behind the creation of the M18 Hellcat tank destroyer and its exciting service history in the Second World War and beyond. We also have an interview with The Chieftain himself from AusArmourFest 2022, thoughts about the tank festival experience for those thinking of attending such a thing, the latest news from Ukraine, and a review of a really cracking NEIPA from New York's Barrier Brewing.
36 - Chieftain. Sometimes you get it wrong
August 13, 2022 11:06 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn our 36th outing we cover Chieftain, the tank which proved the British don't always get it right. We also talk a bit about the looming war over Taiwan, and other parts between. To see the images and maps check out the YouTube livestream. https://youtu.be/RPQ8-Q6iwJA
35 - Panzer 3. The Hammer of the Reich
July 16, 2022 22:35 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn a jam packed episode we dismantle one of the greatest tanks of all time, the Panzer 3! There's also some discussion of why politics and tanks mix, and the American light tank! Beer for review is the Schnitzer Brau gluten free. If you want to join us for the live streams sign up at → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4bmgC4i34J32MY7bL79pg Also you can find us on facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TotesTanked And Twitter → https://twitter.com/totallytanked1
34 - T-64. The Ukrainian Colossus
June 18, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 145 MBThe last masterpiece of the greatest tank designer in history the T-64 was initially a disappointment largely due to being too far ahead of its time. Now long past its prime of the 1980s it has roared back to prominence as the mainstay of the Ukrainian Army in the struggle against Russia.
33 - M3 Medium. The Coffin For Seven Brothers
May 14, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 156 MBSometimes called the Lee, other times the Grant. A tank so bad it was replaced by older designs, a tank so good it replaced newer ones. Despised by the Soviets, loved by the British, in the thick of the fighting for the best moments of German forces in Africa. The M3 Medium was a weird looking tank that did strange things over a peculiar service history. It certainly gives us a lot to talk about.
32 - Merkava. God's Tank. And a lot of Ukrainian musings
April 23, 2022 11:44 - 2 hours - 190 MBJohn and Rob dive deep into the Israeli-Arab wars and then detour hard into the Ukraine to cover the old and the new in tank design and development. It's a marathon episode of tank related gold!
31 - Furphy. A great Australian tank of the First World War
April 01, 2022 01:09 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBIt's little known that Australia deployed a fleet of tanks to the middle east in 1915. Noting the date, we present to you the history of this underappreciated vehicle.
30 - SOMUA S35. The best tank in the worst time
March 06, 2022 01:57 - 1 hour - 96 MBThe best tank in the world in 1936 is not such a great thing to be in 1940. In this episode we take on the many tragic failings of what was on paper a very good tank, and the way it demonstrates the crucial weakness of France at the start of the Second World War. We also talk later in the episode about recent events in Ukraine, and as for the beer we review the Lindemans Pecheresse.
29 - T15. A very dangerous tank from China
February 07, 2022 09:28 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode we talk about China's shiny new light tank, and John talks to a private tank owner about the joys of this very expensive hobby. Also some thoughts on the Ukraine, and a review of Tsingtao beer.
28 - Valentine. Spectacularly adequate in a war winning sort of way
January 15, 2022 09:25 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe roar into the new year with a tank that was downright bad, but was built to be just good enough in an extremely cheap way. It's the sten gun of tanks, it's the tank we'd have covered in February if we were smarter, it's the British Valentine!
27 - New Year Greetings from The Chieftain, and a game of guess that tank!
December 28, 2021 05:17 - 4 minutes - 6.27 MBHi Folks, a special New Year Greeting to you from The Chieftain, Nicholas Moran himself, and a quick game of "Guess That Tank", check our Facebook for the answers and to post your scores! https://www.facebook.com/TotesTanked
26 - Christmas special, your emails and comments, and the K9 Thunder!
December 18, 2021 08:53 - 1 hour - 113 MBBreaking with tradition we're back for a second bite at the cherry in December. We discuss: -- Australia's new Huntsman self-propelled artillery, -- All the comments, messages, reviews and emails we've had from you fine folk during 2021 -- TWO beers for review! -- Recent events in and around Ukraine. There's a lot to unpack so listen in and have the best possible Christmas!
25 - Arjun. A good tank to have if you have 2000 T-72's as well
December 05, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 113 MBWhat happens when a country with thousands of very good Russian tanks decides to build something different for themselves? You get yourselves Arjuns!
24 - IS2. Big Cat Safari Vehicle
November 06, 2021 09:17 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBAs the sun set on the end of the world for Nazi Germany the Soviets made a super tank of their own to counter the wonder weapons. With the armour to defeat German 88s, and the biggest gun ever mounted in a tank (until then) it was only relevant for a year, but it won the final battles of the Second World War. This episode is about the IS2.
23 - M551 Sheridan. When tanks go bad.
October 09, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBAll tanks are supposed to be dangerous, but the M551 Sheridan was a killer even before it made contact with the enemy. An excellent concept with desperately poor execution.
22 - The S Tank, or the Stridsvagn 103. And some talk about Australian submarines
September 18, 2021 09:52 - 1 hour - 111 MBRob and John talk about the madcap innovation of the Swedish turretless tank that still represents a high point of design brilliance. And then because we're Australians talking on defence issues we cover the weirdness of our submarine procurement.
21 - Centurion aka: The GOAT. Also some talk about Kabul
August 22, 2021 03:15 - 1 hour - 110 MBJohn stuffed up his expensive audio rig while Rob sounds delightful on a cheap headset, the end result being that Rob talks for 80 minutes with a Dalek about the tank which showed the British could build a decent one when they tried. This episode is all about Centurion!
20 - Hetzer, or Jagdpanzer 38, or Panzerjäger 38(t). The tank of defeat
July 24, 2021 09:38 - 1 hour - 83 MBSo you've declared war on the whole world and you can't build proper tanks fast enough to keep the Red Army out of Prussia. What do you come up with to slow down the enemy as much as possible, without actually changing the course of the war? It's the tank that isn't a tank, the little armoured vehicle which no two tank nerds can even agree on the name of. This month, Totally Tanked brings you: The Hetzer!
19 - LeClerc, and a good old laugh about the AJAX debacle
June 26, 2021 09:22 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBRob and John talk through the very clever French offering to the world of tanks, the LeClerc main battle tank. And then we have a laugh about how badly the British have stuffed up their AJAX program.
18 - M-60, and Challenger 3
May 16, 2021 12:40 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MBThis episode focuses on the great Cold Warrior, the American M-60, why you shouldn't call it a Patton, and why anti-tank missiles ended up being a dead end. Then we turn our attentions to a very nice Imperial Stout, and discuss the abject foolishness of the Challenger 3 announcement. We've got an alternate theme music this episode thanks to Etienne Chartrand reworking the amazing Luke McGrath.
17 - T-34 The Tank of Annihilation
April 18, 2021 03:11 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMistakes were made. We should have split this tank up over two episodes, we should have bought a Russian beer, not a dutch beer that was sitting on the Czech beer shelf. But in terms of speaking glowingly about the most produced tank of WW2 for over an hour. Nailed it!
16 - K2 Black Panther.
March 29, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWhat would a tank look like if it was designed with all the most modern features, with no expense spared? What if it was intended to shred antiquated armour? Wonder no more! Instead come and listen in to find out about the most advanced tank in the world!
15 - M13/40 - Italian Tanks in WWII
February 27, 2021 11:06 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThe world's favourite tank podcast is back to figure out what went wrong with Italian armour in the second world war. Featuring the Carro armato M 13/40
14 - The Universal Carrier
January 30, 2021 06:50 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn our first episode of 2021 we take on the most produced armoured fighting vehicle of history, the father of the technical, and yet the almost utterly unknown Universal Carrier!
13 - T-55 (and how to steal a tank)
December 06, 2020 01:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBRob and John take on the most produced tank in the history of the world with special help from a guest who has lived the dream of commanding a stolen tank in a dystopian war-zone. It's a special bumper episode on the kalashnikov of tanks, the T-55!
12 - T-95 Ha Go
November 01, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBRob and John take start off with the modern state of tank conflict in the caucasus before teeing up on what Japanese armour had to offer the world in 1942. Bringing us back to the point that the best tank is the best tank you've got.
11 - Tiger
August 22, 2020 10:38 - 1 hour - 105 MBA tank that only made sense as a fascist empire failed to come to terms with the reality of its own demise. It still remains one of the great villains of history, an icon to conjure with. This month we talk about the Tiger.
10 - Challenger
July 04, 2020 09:34 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBA tortured development, a weird anglo-iranian heritage, a tank designed to invade Iraq, that got to do it twice. The wrong gun with the wrong engine, and an armour scheme that no-one understands. And yet if we had to choose one tank to go to war in, in 2020, it's this weird beast.