Episodes

  • Mattie Saves the Party - [Oct 5, 1942]
    Apr 22 2026

    While writing, Matt sees a car accident in front of the house. We update ourselves about the state of the war, and Mattie hosts a progressive dinner.


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    Links:

    • Hermann Göring's Thanksgiving speech
    • Mayor LaGuardia says "no" to Christmas lights
    • Cardinals defeat Yankees in the World Series
    • American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers outline oil restrictions

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    Website: moth.family

    Contact us: mattieonthehomefront@gmail.com

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    Mattie On The Homefront is produced by Hans Buetow. It is hosted by Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow. The theme music is by Matt Buetow. The graphic design is by Amy Kirkpatrick.

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    37 mins
  • Mattie Breaks Into Her Own House - [Sept 27 & 28, 1942]
    Apr 14 2026

    A big, early snowstorm makes everyone remember the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940. Plus, a mouse gets loose in the cabin, and Mattie gets mad.

    Out west, Ken leaves the United States, and never got his watch.


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    Website: moth.family

    Contact us: mattieonthehomefront@gmail.com

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    Mattie On The Homefront is produced by Hans Buetow. It is hosted by Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow. The theme music is by Matt Buetow. The graphic design is by Amy Kirkpatrick.

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    41 mins
  • Mattie's Record Fish, Ken's Departure - [Sept 14 & 20, 1942]
    Apr 7 2026

    Mattie turns 49! Does anyone celebrate? She also catches the biggest fish anyone in the family has yet caught.

    Ken leaves Minnesota for the West, and we learn about the wicked (?) neighbors.


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    Website: moth.family

    Contact us: mattieonthehomefront@gmail.com

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    Mattie On The Homefront is produced by Hans Buetow. It is hosted by Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow. The theme music is by Matt Buetow. The graphic design is by Amy Kirkpatrick.

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    39 mins
  • Mattie and Ken - [September 1 & 4, 1942]
    Apr 7 2026

    Mattie is fishing when she is interrupted by the arrival of a letter from Ken.


    We learn the state of the war, and the world, on Tuesday, September 1.


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    Website: moth.family

    Contact us: mattieonthehomefront@gmail.com

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    Links:

    • Fort Snelling (MNHS)
    • Fighting in Stalingrad video
    • Americans in Guadalcanal video
    • Japanese relocation to internment camps video

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    Mattie On The Homefront is produced by Hans Buetow. It is hosted by Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow. The theme music is by Matt Buetow. The graphic design is by Amy Kirkpatrick.

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    30 mins
  • Welcome To: Mattie On The Homefront
    Apr 7 2026

    Hosts Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow introduce you to Mattie and her world of St. Paul, Minn during WWII.

    Come be a part of our family, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


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    Website: moth.family

    Contact us: mattieonthehomefront@gmail.com

    Get notified about new episodes


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    Mattie On The Homefront is produced by Hans Buetow. It is hosted by Hans Buetow and Steve Buetow. The theme music is by Matt Buetow. The graphic design is by Amy Kirkpatrick.

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    9 mins