Best Evergreen Podcasts The Honor Project Podcasts (2025)

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Amphibious Assault in the Pacific: From the Archive 1:03:50

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By 1943, the war in the Pacific burned in its full fury. On November 20th, the Allies launched the first amphibious assault against heavily defended beaches in US history. The 2nd division of the US Marine Corps, used amphibious tractors and assault boats to reach the beaches of the Tarawa atoll, an enemy stronghold protected by 5,000 hardened Impe…

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Guadalcanal: From the Archive 1:07:19

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The unrelenting ferocity of the Pacific War was without a doubt the bloodiest and most savage of the two theaters of World War II. The memories of brutal battles like Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Midway and Iwo Jima are forever seared into minds of the courageous men who fought there. The island of Guadalcanal represented one of the last chances for the Al…

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Glider Attack On D-Day 1:02:25

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They are known as America's first military stealth aircraft. Under cover of darkness, the Waco CG-4A combat glider carried U.S. troops and materiel into battle during World War II. William Horn and Leo Cordier, pilots who flew these unarmed and un-powered planes, landed behind enemy lines before the invasion troops arrived in Europe on D-Day. Their…

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U.S. Rangers On D-Day: From the Archive 1:02:57

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This episode features the dramatic role of the U.S Rangers on D-Day during World War II. Leonard Lomell and Sidney Salomon, from the 2nd Ranger Battalion, were among those who comprised America's first Special Forces group. They were part of the first wave landing on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Hitting the Beach On D-Day: From the Archive 1:09:46

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On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the largest amphibious military assault in history known as D-Day. More than 150,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. Some of the first men to hit the beach on D-Day were the U.S. Navy Combat Demolition Unit. Jerry Markham…

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Airborne Assault On D-Day: From the Archive 1:05:29

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June 6th, 1944...D-Day. It was the greatest military assault ever staged. Code named Operation Overlord, the massive invasion of Normandy by the Allies involved more than a quarter of a million soldiers, sailors and airmen as well as 5000 ships and 3000 aircraft. Tom McCarthy and Francis Lamoureux were Parachute Infantrymen during the epic conflict…

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Vietnam Forward Observers: From the Archive 1:06:05

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During the Vietnam War, all too often the chaos of battle found Allied forces trapped and facing annihilation. The situation called for courageous men to carry out some of the deadliest missions in the history of warfare. Forward Observers, often alone, moved behind enemy lines to serve as the eyes of the artillery gunner in delivering rounds on vi…

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Assault on Germany in World War Two: From the Archive 59:24

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In 1944, the Allies fought their way from the beaches of Normandy towards German soil. Their sites were firmly set on pushing all the way to Hitler's capital Berlin and putting an end to WWII. Robert Weiss was a US Army forward observer. His mission was to move ahead of the troops and find targets for the artillery, but being out in front placed hi…

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Battle of the Bulge: From the Archive 1:07:48

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Toward the end of 1944, it was clear that Germany was losing WWII. Low on fuel, munitions and morale, the ability of the Nazis was slipping away. Still Hitler burned with a passion for one more mad assault. In December, 1944, 600,000 Germans surged into the western front. The stage was set for total Allied defeat. Hitler could count the thousands o…

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Air War Over Europe in World War Two: From the Archive 1:16:38

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By 1942, the skies over Germany were aflame with German fighters battling Allied bombers for the survival of Europe and the free world. Central to victory were the fighter planes of the Allies. At first they were obsolete and woefully inadequate. But with the advent of aircraft like the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang, the tide of war was abo…

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Armored Warfare in World War Two: From the Archive 1:08:56

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In this episode of Warriors In Their Own Words, veterans of the 3rd Armored Division, Belton Cooper and Bertrand Close, transport us to the Race Across Europe in World War Two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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The Surrender of Wake Island: From the Archive 38:51

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On December 8th, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Wake Island. The Americans were outmanned and out gunned, but fought hard for 15 days before surrendering. Sgt. Pearsall and his fellow Marines were taken as prisoners of war, and spent 3 ½ years at a prison camp in China during WWII. Sergeant John Edward ‘Swede’ Pearsall served in the Marines as a pa…

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The Horrific Documentation of Death: From the Archive 43:50

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Warning: This episode contains depictions of corpses, substance abuse, a suicide attempt, and some foul language. Viewer discretion is advised. Kris Goldsmith is an Army combat Veteran who served in Iraq. As a 19 year-old, he was assigned the task of photographing corpses and documenting mass graves. He developed severe PTSD, and in 2007, as the re…

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Captured By the NVA: From the Archive 49:20

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Colonel Leo Thorsness served as a fighter pilot in Vietnam. He was a Wild Weasel, whose missions required them to draw surface-to-air (SAM) missiles away from bombers, and then destroy the SAM sites. This meant that Weasels spent sometimes more than 20 minutes over the target, as opposed to the one or two minutes bomber pilots spent. On one mission…

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The Candy Bomber: From the Archive 58:44

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Every other week, we'll be re-releasing an episode we think deserves more attention. Today, we'll hear about The Candy Bomber. After World War Two, Germany was split up and occupied by the United States, France, Britain and the Soviet Union. In June of 1948, the U.S., France, and Britain announced they were creating a unified West German currency. …

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An Honest Look: Col. John Folsom 38:52

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Colonel John Folsom served in the Marine Corps from 1980 to 2010. He was trained as a CH-46 helicopter pilot and a Forward Air Controller, but never flew combat missions. Instead he did staff work at various levels of command. In this interview, Folsom gives an honest look into the lives of non-combat military personnel. He also talks about his wor…

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Life of an F/A-18 Pilot: LCDR Mike Smith 24:51

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Lieutenant Commander Mike Smith served in the Navy as an F/A-18 pilot. He deployed 3 times between 2002 and 2014, and was stationed in Japan, Italy, Virginia, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida. He was also Strike/Fighter Pilot of the Year in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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F/A-18 Pilot in Iraq: LtCol Neal Rickner 33:53

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Lieutenant Colonel Neal Rickner served in the US Marine Corps as an F/A-18 pilot and a Forward Air Controller. He completed three tours in Iraq between 2003 and 2007. As a Forward Air Controller (FAC), he toured with an infantry battalion, tasked with coordinating air support based on the needs of the battalion. After coming back from deployment, R…

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Tank Gunner in WWII: T/5 Clement Elissondo 40:09

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Technician Fifth Grade Clement Elissondo served in World War II as a tank gunner. He deployed to France just days after the Invasion of Normandy, and survived the destruction of four of his tanks. In this interview, Elissondo describes the difficulties of tank warfare, narrowly escaping enemy capture, and the camaraderie amongst a tank’s crew. Lear…

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Near-Death on Omaha Beach: CAPT Sidney Salomon 42:35

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Captain Sidney Salomon served in World War II as an Army Ranger. The Rangers were an elite American unit that trained and operated with the famous British Commandos. Using the element of surprise as their main weapon, the Rangers played an important role in the Invasion of Normandy, the Dieppe Raid, and many other significant campaigns. In this int…

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From Vietnam to Hollywood: Cpl. Jim Beaver 36:56

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Jim Beaver is an actor most widely known for his role as Bobby Singer in the TV series Supernatural. Before his acting career, Beaver served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps as a radio operator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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Pearl Harbor & Guadalcanal: Mal Middlesworth 40:51

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Mal Middlesworth served in World War II in the Marine Corps. He was 17 years old during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, serving on a Marine Detachment on the USS San Francisco. In this interview, he describes what he saw during Pearl Harbor, the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the Battle of Peleliu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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The Black Cats: Charles Sternburg 25:51

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Charles Sternburg served in the Navy in World War II with the Black Cats. The Black Cats were a group of bombers that flew stealth missions in the Pacific, tasked often with destroying enemy submarines or flying reconnaissance. They flew seaplanes called PBY Catalinas which were nearly invisible during the night, but were incredibly vulnerable to e…

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Authentic Leadership: LTG Charles D. Luckey 43:04

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Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey served in the Army as an infantry officer, special forces officer (Green Beret), and a JAG officer. He retired as the oldest Green Beret in uniform. In this interview, Luckey tells stories from his service, and what he learned about leadership during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Navy SEAL in Afghanistan: CDR Jon Macaskill 34:19

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Commander Jon Macaskill served in Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL. He graduated from the Naval Academy, and served in the SEAL teams from 2003 to 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

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Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

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Amphibious Assault in the Pacific: From the Archive 1:03:50

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Guadalcanal: From the Archive 1:07:19

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Glider Attack On D-Day 1:02:25

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U.S. Rangers On D-Day: From the Archive 1:02:57

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Hitting the Beach On D-Day: From the Archive 1:09:46

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Airborne Assault On D-Day: From the Archive 1:05:29

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Vietnam Forward Observers: From the Archive 1:06:05

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Assault on Germany in World War Two: From the Archive 59:24

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Battle of the Bulge: From the Archive 1:07:48

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Air War Over Europe in World War Two: From the Archive 1:16:38

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Armored Warfare in World War Two: From the Archive 1:08:56

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The Surrender of Wake Island: From the Archive 38:51

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The Horrific Documentation of Death: From the Archive 43:50

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Captured By the NVA: From the Archive 49:20

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The Candy Bomber: From the Archive 58:44

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An Honest Look: Col. John Folsom 38:52

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Life of an F/A-18 Pilot: LCDR Mike Smith 24:51

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F/A-18 Pilot in Iraq: LtCol Neal Rickner 33:53

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Tank Gunner in WWII: T/5 Clement Elissondo 40:09

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Near-Death on Omaha Beach: CAPT Sidney Salomon 42:35

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From Vietnam to Hollywood: Cpl. Jim Beaver 36:56

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Pearl Harbor & Guadalcanal: Mal Middlesworth 40:51

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The Black Cats: Charles Sternburg 25:51

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Authentic Leadership: LTG Charles D. Luckey 43:04

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Navy SEAL in Afghanistan: CDR Jon Macaskill 34:19