Top fictional podcast is story of British ship set upon by German battleship

A filmmaker from Ventura County has turned the real-life tale of a cargo ship which was attacked by a German battleship into a compelling audio movie starring Hollywood A-Listers. As KCLU’s Caroline Feraday reports, it’s now one of the most-popular podcasts in the country. 

Invest in independent global news

The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!