Best Tony Lupo Podcasts (2025)

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Ms. Betty Hayes - An actual "Rosie the Riveter"! 1:31:42

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In this series, we feature Ms. Betty Hayes - an actual "Rosie the Riveter" who worked during WWII at the Kansas City, KS North American factory building B-25's for the war effort. This interview was conducted on October 10, 2025, just one day before her 101st birthday!By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Betty Hayes - An actual "Rosie the Riveter"! EP 1 of 2 45:38

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Welcome listeners to Episode 1 of our 2 part series featuring an actual "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII - Ms. Betty Hayes. In this episode we meet Betty and hear about how she got involved in war effort on the home front building B-25 bombers. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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TWND and Ray Harris Jr. Discuss Top Five Nazi Blunders! Part 2 of 2 47:37

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The Warrior Next Door and pleased to have collaborated with Ray Harris Jr. of The History of WW2 Podcast to discuss our Top Five Nazi Blunders of WW2! Please leave your top five on our website warriornextdoor.com or our facebook page! Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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EPISODE 104: "UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS" (Special Guest Simon Calderbank) 44:51

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In this thought-provoking episode, host John C. Puritz sits down with Simon Calderbank — a coach, mentor, and speaker who works predominantly with women — to explore the fascinating dynamics between men and women, communication, and emotional understanding. Simon’s unique perspective comes from being raised by three women, which deeply shaped his u…

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TWND and Ray Harris Jr. Discuss Top Five Nazi Blunders! Part 1 of 2 59:08

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The Warrior Next Door and pleased to have collaborated with Ray Harris Jr. of The History of WW2 Podcast to discuss our Top Five Nazi Blunders of WW2! Please leave your top five on our website warriornextdoor.com or our facebook page! Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Tony and Ryan Share Listener Feedback from 2025! All Parts - Premium Subscriber 1:45:48

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The Warrior Next Door and pleased to have collaborated with Ray Harris Jr. of The History of WW2 Podcast to discuss our Top Five Nazi Blunders of WW2! Please leave your top five on our website warriornextdoor.com or our facebook page!By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Tony and Ryan Share Listener Feedback from 2025! Part 2 of 2 35:55

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Nothing makes us more determined to continue sharing these amazing stories than receiving feedback, good and bad, from our listeners. We wanted to share some of the feedback we've received in the first half of 2025 so that our listeners know we read every comment and that these are often a source of inspiration and change. Listen in! Support the sh…

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EP 4 of 4 Cpl. William M. "Bill" Sims - US ARMY DDAY WWII 43:14

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Welcome to the final episode of the Bill Sims series. In this episode Bill talks about liberating a concentration camp at Ohrdruf Germany, a pathetic experience he had witnessing a German citizen trying to fire a bazooka at them and a bad experience with a Russian soldier at wars end. Support the show…

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EPISODE 103: "The Process and Purpose of Pain" (with Special Guest Jerry Negrotto) 57:19

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In this deeply moving episode of Man Up, Already!, host John C. Puritz sits down with Jerry Negrato to explore the raw realities of pain, grief, and ultimately—hope. Jerry is a survivor of complex PTSD, chronic depression, and anxiety. He and his wife, Tracy, faced the unimaginable loss of their eldest daughter—an event that shook his faith to its …

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EP 3 of 4 Cpl. William M. "Bill" Sims - US ARMY DDAY WWII 42:49

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Bill Sims series. In this episode Bill talks about action he saw pertaining to Gen. Patton, St. Lo, Aachen and the bridge at Remagen. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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EP 2 of 4 Cpl. William M. "Bill" Sims - US ARMY DDAY WWII 48:17

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the 4 part Bill Sims series. In this episode Bill tells a never before known story about Pattons "polite" way of interrogating captured german officers and we learned about Bill’s fighting across France all the way to Aachen Germany in Sept 1944. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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EPISODE 102: "Living with Cancer, Navigating the Health Care System, and Learning How to Grieve and Find Joy" (with Special Guest Tony Stewart) 51:18

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After a 7-month break, the Man Up, Already! podcast returns with one of its most raw and powerful conversations yet. John C. Puritz sits down with author Tony Stewart to discuss what it truly means to live when faced with the reality of cancer. This episode explores: Understanding the medical system and learning to be your own advocate (or finding …

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EP 1 of 4 Cpl. William M. "Bill" Sims - US ARMY DDAY WWII 44:26

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Welcome to the Cpl. Bill Sims series, a Lineman in the Signal Corps in the US Army. In episode one we meet Bill and hear about his entrance into the Army and being in England on DDay watching the planes fly over. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Cpl. William M. "Bill" Sims - US ARMY DDAY WWII - PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER 2:49:47

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Welcome to the Cpl. Bill Sims premium episode. Cpl. Sims was a Lineman, stringing communications wire from the front lines and was at the tip of the spear on the front. He witnessed many "firsts" in this role including being one of the first Lineman to land in Normandy 2 days after DDay, being in the first unit to set foot into Germany in Sept 1944…

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Tony and Ryan Share Listener Feedback from 2025! Part 1 of 2 33:24

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Nothing makes us more determined to continue sharing these amazing stories than receiving feedback, good and bad, from our listeners. We wanted to share some of the feedback we've received in the first half of 2025 so that our listeners know we read every comment and that these are often a source of inspiration and change. Listen in! Support the sh…

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Can a veteran's trauma be inherited by their children? Join our discussion with therapist Eveline Konings to find out! 1:04:09

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Can trauma experienced by a WWII veteran change his DNA? Can it be passed down to their children? Join us for our eye opening discussion with Eveline Konings, a TRE-Counselor and therapist from Belgium. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Charles Berglund: US Navy, WWII - Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans and Cold War Nuclear Submarines - Episode 4 of 4 36:09

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Join us as Charles Berglund, a medic and sailor, describes his experiences on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) as it fought its way across the pacific in some of the most pivotal battles of the War in the Pacific! After World War 2, Charles was part of the newly-established nuclear submarine fleet under Admiral Rickover that fought in the …

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Charles Berglund: US Navy, WWII - Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans and Cold War Nuclear Submarines - Episode 3 of 4 29:03

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Join us as Charles Berglund, a medic and sailor, describes his experiences on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) as it fought its way across the pacific in some of the most pivotal battles of the War in the Pacific! After World War 2, Charles was part of the newly-established nuclear submarine fleet under Admiral Rickover that fought in the …

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PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER: Conversation with author/military historian Dr. Colin Heaton 1:26:28

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Welcome to our Dr. Colin Heaton interview; a prolific author, military historian and professor who has interviewed many famous and infamous veterans from all sides of WWII. This is a fast-paced and information packed discussion. Buckle up! *Marked explicit for some coarse language.By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Charles Berglund: US Navy, WWII - Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans and Cold War Nuclear Submarines - Episode 2 of 4 50:24

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Join us as Charles Berglund, a medic and sailor, describes his experiences on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) as it fought its way across the pacific in some of the most pivotal battles of the War in the Pacific! After World War 2, Charles was part of the newly-established nuclear submarine fleet under Admiral Rickover that fought in the …

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Charles Berglund: US Navy, WWII - Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans and Cold War Nuclear Submarines - ALL EPISODES 2:38:40

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Join us as Charles Berglund, a medic and sailor, describes his experiences on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) as it fought its way across the pacific in some of the most pivotal battles of the War in the Pacific! After World War 2, Charles was part of the newly-established nuclear submarine fleet under Admiral Rickover that fought in the …

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Charles Berglund: US Navy, WWII - Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans and Cold War Nuclear Submarines - Episode 1 of 4 46:57

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Join us as Charles Berglund, a medic and sailor, describes his experiences on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) as it fought its way across the pacific in some of the most pivotal battles of the War in the Pacific! After World War 2, Charles was part of the newly-established nuclear submarine fleet under Admiral Rickover that fought in the …

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Major General James E. Livingston - Medal of Honor Vietnam Ep 4/4 51:59

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Here we join Maj. Gen. Livingston as he talks about his recovery from his wounds from the Battle of Dai Do and his final assignment back to Vietnam for the evacuation of Saigon. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Major General James E. Livingston - Medal of Honor Vietnam Ep 3/4 30:52

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In this episode we join Maj. Gen. Livingston as he talks about the pivotal battle of his military career, the battle of Dai Do for which he would be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Major General James E. Livingston - Medal of Honor Vietnam Ep 2/4 46:31

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In Episode 2 Gen Livingston takes us back to March 1968 as he fought an action in which he received the Silver Star. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Major General James E. Livingston - Medal of Honor Vietnam PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER 2:41:34

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Welcome to the uncut PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER episode. Enjoy this excellent series as we interview Major General James E. Livingston who led Company E of the 2nd Battalion 4th Marines in heavy fighting from late 1967 thru May 1968. He would be awarded the Silver Star, Congressional Medal of Honor and Purple Heart for his tour in Vietnam.…

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Major General James E. Livingston - Medal of Honor Vietnam Ep 1/4 39:34

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Welcome to the 4 part Major General James E. Livingston series. In this episode we meet General Livingston of the USMC and learn of his background, education and training. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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The D-Day Liberation House Revisited 48:46

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This is a companion episode to the original series (Season 3 Episodes 105-106) which was the story of the Maison de la Liberation or the Liberation House; a house in Saint Laurent sur mer on Omaha beach which claims to have been the first house liberated on D-Day. In this episode we revisit the story of the Liberation House from the perspective of …

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Lt. Col Charles "Lee" Smith P-47 Fighter Pilot ETO WWII - Part 4 of 4 34:39

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Welcome to the final episode of Lee Smith series. In our last episode Lee took us through the details of various missions and how he and his unit gained recognition for their work. Lets jump back in to the final episode and hear of Lee’s tour as it winds down and he rotates back the the States in late 1944. Support the show…

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Lt. Col Charles "Lee" Smith P-47 Fighter Pilot ETO WWII - Part 3 of 4 34:40

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Welcome to episode 3 of the 4 part Lee Smith series, a P-47 fighter pilot who flew 96 missions over Europe during WWII. In episode 2 Lee led us through his early tour action and how he started to gain more responsibility for such a young pilot. Join us now as we hear about Lee’s actions and fighter tactics. Support the show…

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PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER - Lt. Col Charles "Lee" Smith, P-47 Fighter Pilot D-Day WWII - FULL SERIES 2:23:41

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Join us as we showcase P-47 fighter pilot, Lt. Col Charles Lee Smith who flew 96 missions with the 366th Fighter Group in 1944 supporting the ground war in France and Belgium. This is the premium subscriber edition, uncut in its entirety.By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Lt. Col Charles "Lee" Smith P-47 Fighter Pilot ETO WWII - Part 2 of 4 37:43

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Welcome to episode 2 of the 4 part Lee Smith series, a P-47 fighter pilot during WWII. Now we jump back in as he transfers to England and begins his tour of duty in early 1944 and flies in support of D-Day and the battle of Normandy. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Lt. Col Charles "Lee" Smith P-47 Fighter Pilot ETO WWII - Part 1 of 4 43:31

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4 part Charles Lee Smith series. Lee flew in the 366th Fighter Group, 391st Fighter Squadron of the 9th Air Force. In this episode we meet Lee and hear what got him interested in becoming a pilot and we learn of his training experiences. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - Part 5 of 5 35:44

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - Part 4 of 5 34:42

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - Part 3 of 5 40:28

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - Part 2 of 5 41:52

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - Part 1 of 5 38:54

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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John E. Little: US Army rifleman who fought at at Monte Cassino and Anzio during WW2 - All Parts 3:06:42

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This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal battles that t…

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Pearl Harbor survivor, Ted Kuykendall, from the USS Nevada tells his story (WWII). Part 4 of 4. 34:33

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Ted Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack. Later, he would find …

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Pearl Harbor survivor, Ted Kuykendall, from the USS Nevada tells his story (WWII). Part 3 of 4. 31:30

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Ted Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack. Later, he would find …

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Pearl Harbor survivor, Ted Kuykendall, from the USS Nevada tells his story (WWII). Part 2 of 4. 32:23

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Ted Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack. Later, he would find …

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Pearl Harbor survivor, Ted Kuykendall, from the USS Nevada tells his story (WWII). Part 1 of 4. 36:10

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Ted Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack. Later, he would find …

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Premium Edition - Pearl Harbor survivor, Ted Kuykendall, from the USS Nevada tells his story (WWII). All parts. 2:10:37

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Ted Kuykendall was an electrictrician during WWII and was serving on the USS Nevada when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec 7th, 1941. He shares his remembrances from one of the most historic events in modern history onboard the only battleship to make steam as it tried to leave the harbor during the attack. Later, he would find …

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Sgt Bill Mauch 8th AMTAC Battalion, 1st Marine Div, Peleliu, Okinawa WWII - Episode 6/6 SERIES 54 30:40

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Welcome to the final episode of the 6 part Bill Mauch series. In this Episode Bill describes his trip across the US after leaving the Marines and the heartfelt moment he saw his family again. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Sgt Bill Mauch 8th AMTAC Battalion, 1st Marine Div, Peleliu, Okinawa WWII - Episode 5/6 SERIES 54 48:22

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the 6 part Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill discusses the number of ways you can die on Okinawa. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Sgt Bill Mauch 8th AMTAC Battalion, 1st Marine Div, Peleliu, Okinawa WWII - Episode 4/6 SERIES 54 47:43

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Bill Mauch series. Bill talks about the reason for invading Peleliu and provides some intense moments from the battle. He also talks about the landing on Okinawa. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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EPISODE 101: "CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR LIFE" (with Special Guest JR Hutter) 59:10

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In this powerful episode, host John C. Puritz welcomes special guest J.R. Hutter to explore how shifting your mindset can transform your life. They dive into key topics, including: The power of having a coach and accountability Recognizing moments to pivot and the role of ingenuity Pulling yourself out of the pit and overcoming struggles Finding fa…

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Sgt Bill Mauch 8th AMTAC Battalion, 1st Marine Div, Peleliu, Okinawa WWII - Episode 3/6 SERIES 54 39:25

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill discusses the training on Pavuvu and Guadalcanal before the invading Peleliu in the fall of 1944. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Sgt Bill Mauch 8th AMTAC Battalion, 1st Marine Div, Peleliu, Okinawa WWII - Episode 2/6 SERIES 54 50:04

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bill Mauch series. In this episode Bill talks about being assigned to the 8th Amphibious Tactor Battalion and he ships out for the Pacific Theater. Support the showBy Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo