51 episodes

Join us every Tuesday as we read Elisabeth Hartsell's diaries spanning from 1931-1942. She will come of age in the midst of the Great Depression and see the start of World War 2. In the meantime she will live the life of a young girl, meeting friends and finding true love. Get bonus content on Patreon!!
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My Grandma's Diaries liz duren

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    • 4.9 • 395 Ratings

Join us every Tuesday as we read Elisabeth Hartsell's diaries spanning from 1931-1942. She will come of age in the midst of the Great Depression and see the start of World War 2. In the meantime she will live the life of a young girl, meeting friends and finding true love. Get bonus content on Patreon!!
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    028: Happy New Year 1936

    028: Happy New Year 1936

    Hello Betties! Mark and I are thrilled to be back with Season 2 of My Grandma's Diaries. When we last left Elisabeth in 1935 she had gone to a New Year's Eve dance without Jack and danced with her old flame Bill! wWhat will 1936 bring? Who will win Elisabeth's heart?
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    029: Elisabeth is 19

    029: Elisabeth is 19

    Elisabeth turns 19 years old in this episode and she still can't claim to have a steady "fella".  She and Jack are hot and cold and now Ted is back in her life. What is a girl to do?
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    030: Jack, Ted and a Steprock Visit

    030: Jack, Ted and a Steprock Visit

    Things are heating up in Marble Hill, literally and figuratively. A massive heat wave is devasting the breadbasket of America while Elisabeth is torn between Jack and Ted!Then Elisabeth and her Dad go on a little road trip to Steprock!

    If you want to hear this episode ad free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in his research to accompany the story. For $10 a month you can get the first 30 minutes of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast!

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    • 59 min
    031: First Comes Love Then Comes...

    031: First Comes Love Then Comes...

    Good news the heat wave breaks but how about Elisabeth's HEART?
    If you want to hear this episode ad free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in his research to accompany the story. for $10 a month you can get the first 30 minutes of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast!
    Get bonus content on Patreon!!
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    032: Let's Not Be Hasty

    032: Let's Not Be Hasty

    Well in last week's episode, we said first comes love.. then comes hold on I need to think about this. enjoy today's episode and find out what's going on in the world of Elisabeth and her family
    If you want to hear this episode AD-FREE free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. AND for $10 a month, you can get the first 30 minutes of next week's episode in advance! We appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast!

    Get bonus content on Patreon!!
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    • 50 min
    033: Another Move

    033: Another Move

    If you want to hear this episode AD FREE consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. For $10 a month you can get a preview of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast!

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    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
395 Ratings

395 Ratings

xsweetpeax ,

My Grandma’s diary

I have loved every episode of this podcast! It’s entertaining and you learn a few things along the way. Now that it’s done ( at least for awhile)I think I will start it all over again. Thank you

Menthomas ,

A gentle listen

This podcast is an easy listening journey. It gives a wonderful window into the world prior to WW2. You’re able to put it on and just listen as the stories keep coming. Recommend!

K_mac2 ,

Podcast review

The last episode was hauntingly beautiful. I do miss listening to a new episode every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing your family with all of us.

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