League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #530 - League Deep Dive - Run Silent, Run Deep

The Gents take a deep dive many “leagues” under the sea as we look through our periscopes at the Burt Lancaster/Clark Gable classic Run Silent, Run Deep. Since we’ve run out of puns, maybe just listen to the episode.

The Gents of League Podcast dive deep into the 1958 submarine classic, "Run Silent, Run Deep"! Join us as we explore the thrilling WWII tale starring Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable. We're breaking down the intense naval strategy, psychological tension, and incredible performances that make this film a genre classic. Plus, we're sharing our personal connections to vintage war films and offering our final grades. Don't miss this deep dive into cinematic history!

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

01:18 Introducing the Movie: Run Silent, Run Deep

02:52 Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster: The Stars of the Show

06:03 Submarine Warfare and Drills

10:26 The Bungo Straits Mission

16:37 Tensions and Challenges on the Submarine

29:15 The Final Battle and Strategy
33:19 Bledso Takes Command
33:29 Morse Code Mysteries
33:51 Japanese Disinformation
35:22 Strategic Football Play
36:48 Submarine Showdown
39:08 Abrupt Ending and Reflections
43:10 Final Thoughts and Grades
55:57 Military Family Stories
01:02:19 Rambling Wrap-Up