In our first episode, Ben & Chris head back to where it all began: Camp Toccoa and Episode 1 – “Currahee.”

We dive deep into Easy Company's brutal training, the legendary Currahee runs, the emergence of Richard Winters, Nixon & Winters' friendship and, of course, the divisive figure of Lt Herbert Sobel.

Was Sobel really the villain we think he was? Or did his relentless training ultimately create the elite company that would survive Normandy?

We also discuss the NCO revolt, David Schwimmer's brilliant performance, Dale Dye's contribution to the series, the terrifying reality of airborne training and the emotional final moments as Easy Company prepares to fly towards Normandy and so much more over the episode.

Plus: If you had to choose, would you rather fight in Europe with Easy Company, in the Pacific, or in the bomber crews of Masters of the Air?

An introduction to the upcoming Band of Brothers unofficial podcast.