{"id":2859,"date":"2024-02-28T15:38:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/?page_id=2859"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:42:38","slug":"ep-175","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/ep-175\/","title":{"rendered":"EP-175"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week&#8217;s captivating episode of &#8220;What&#8217;s the Scuttlebutt,&#8221; host Don delves into the intricate world of historical garment reproduction with special guests Charles W McFarlane and Josh Kerner. Together, they unravel the fascinating process of resurrecting a WWII garment from the annals of history and breathing life into it once more, all while balancing authenticity and affordability. Charles and Josh, driven by their shared passion for living history, garments, and the WWII era, embarked on a remarkable journey to recreate the iconic WWII Jungle Sweater for an upcoming WWII USMC reenactment. Their dedication to accuracy and attention to detail shine through as they recount the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious endeavor. Furthermore, listeners are treated to a candid discussion as Charles and Josh share their insights on the current landscape of WWII reenactment gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:55% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2860 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-1536x1193.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590-1140x885.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1c9ee107-794a-46dd-87a6-52bd70ce25dd_2048x1590.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>With a discerning eye, they highlight some of the shortcomings they perceive in modern-day reproductions, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish authenticity from imitation. Join Don, Charles, and Josh on this enlightening exploration of the past, where history is not merely remembered but meticulously reimagined and brought to life through the art of garment reproduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for a captivating conversation that bridges the gap between the past and the present, offering a glimpse into the enduring legacy of WWII and the dedicated enthusiasts who keep its spirit alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/podcast\/download.php?filename=2024-02-27_wtspwwii-ep-175-charles-and-josh.mp3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/podcast\/download.php?filename=2024-02-27_wtspwwii-ep-175-charles-and-josh.mp3\">Download \/ listen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notes\/1363615493979247\/?mibextid=WC7FNe\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notes\/1363615493979247\/?mibextid=WC7FNe\">Uniform Fitting<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ww2gireenactorshelppage\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ww2gireenactorshelppage\">WW2 G.I. Help<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100thInfantryDivision\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100thInfantryDivision\">100th Infantry Division<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/combatthreads.substack.com\/p\/vol-05-no-05?fbclid=IwAR3pfSIIq-edFxatrGvy12pkhFT3tF-lf_cvh0vgDT7Vx7wc1gJzcWdniVk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/combatthreads.substack.com\/p\/vol-05-no-05?fbclid=IwAR3pfSIIq-edFxatrGvy12pkhFT3tF-lf_cvh0vgDT7Vx7wc1gJzcWdniVk\">Combat Threads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429323334_818678786939424_7937981171649846339_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429323334_818678786939424_7937981171649846339_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429323334_818678786939424_7937981171649846339_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429323334_818678786939424_7937981171649846339_n-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429323334_818678786939424_7937981171649846339_n-500x330.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Charles &amp; Josh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2862\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n-1140x1521.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429307715_275079405612706_6087920427010033_n.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2863\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n-1140x1521.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/429427444_325026776693478_7351830524734399108_n.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsthescuddlebutt.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-1080x1536.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n-1140x1621.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/423062819_3407916489461766_2802689986140935805_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Don Loving His Jungle Sweater on those cool rainy Florida days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week&#8217;s captivating episode of &#8220;What&#8217;s the Scuttlebutt,&#8221; host Don delves into the intricate world of historical garment reproduction with special guests Charles W McFarlane and Josh Kerner. Together, they unravel the fascinating process of resurrecting a WWII garment from the annals of history and breathing life into it once more, all while balancing authenticity and affordability. Charles and Josh, driven by their shared passion for living history, garments, and the WWII era, embarked on a remarkable journey to recreate the iconic WWII Jungle Sweater for an upcoming WWII USMC reenactment. Their dedication to accuracy and attention to detail shine through as they recount the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious endeavor. Furthermore, listeners are treated to a candid discussion as Charles and Josh share their insights on the current landscape of WWII reenactment gear. With a discerning eye, they highlight some of the shortcomings they perceive in modern-day reproductions, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish authenticity from imitation. Join Don, Charles, and Josh on this enlightening exploration of the past, where history is not merely remembered but meticulously reimagined and brought to life through the art of garment reproduction. Tune in for a captivating conversation that bridges the gap between the past and the present, offering a glimpse into the enduring legacy of WWII and the dedicated enthusiasts who keep its spirit alive. Download \/ listen Uniform Fitting WW2 G.I. Help 100th Infantry Division Combat Threads Charles &amp; Josh Don Loving His Jungle Sweater on those cool rainy Florida days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2859","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2859"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2859\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2867,"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2859\/revisions\/2867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wtspwwii.com\/wtsp-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}