Best Kapaun Podcasts (2024)

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Feed Drop: History Daily - A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival 18:38

1d ago18:38

18:38

This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about; History Daily from Noiser and Airship. Today we’re listening to their episode covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini, who became a POW after his bomber crashed at sea in WWII. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.…

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Surrounded in Ia Drang: LTC Ronald E. Ray 6:05

8d ago6:05

6:05

Lieutenant Ronald E. Ray was deployed as a platoon leader in the Ia Drang Valley, right on the Cambodian border. After one of his patrols was surrounded by the enemy, Ray took nearly all of his men to rescue them. They successfully broke through enemy lines to reach their allies, where they took fire from all sides. Ray directed their defense while…

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A Sky Full of Bullets: SSG Salvatore Agustine Giunta 4:30

23d ago4:30

4:30

Staff Sergeant Salvatore Agustine Giunta deployed to Afghanistan twice, first in 2005 and again in 2007. On the night of October 25th, 2007, then Specialist Giunta and his team were conducting a patrol in the Korengal Valley where they were stationed. After they left their elevated position and began falling back, they were ambushed by 10-15 enemy …

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Rerun: Daniel Inouye 3:30

1M ago3:30

3:30

To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye. The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the …

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Anything for His Crew: 2d Lt. Robert Edward Femoyer 4:14

1M ago4:14

4:14

Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Femoyer served in World War II as a navigator on a B-17 bomber. On November 2nd, 1944, Femoyer embarked on only his fifth mission in Europe. He and hundreds of other B-17s were tasked with attacking an extremely well-defended oil refinery in Germany. As they approached the target, their aircraft was hit with three an…

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A Century Old Myth: Sergeant Alvin York 17:33

2M ago17:33

17:33

Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened? In this episode we talk about what really happened that day in France, and how decades of lies and cover-ups supported a false narrative about York and his actions that day.…

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Rerun: Jacob Parrott 4:00

2M ago4:00

4:00

To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott. Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Clearing the Trench: SSG Edward N. Kaneshiro 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro served in the Army in Vietnam. On December 1st, 1966, two American squads were ambushed by an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. Rushing to their aid, Kaneshiro ordered his men to take cover while he crawled up to a fortified enemy trench. While laying on his stomach, he threw a grenade into the trench, killing …

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A Beacon of Light: CH (CPT) Emil J. Kapaun 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

Emil J. Kapaun served as a military Chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. As a Chaplain, it was his job to move from unit to unit, leading prayer and passing words of encouragement. During battle, Chaplains provided emergency care to the wounded, and gave last rites to dying soldiers. Since they aren’t issued as weapons …

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Feed Drop: An Insurgent’s Nightmare - MSG Earl Plumlee 53:58

3M ago53:58

53:58

Today we are sharing an interview from our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words, which features Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee. Plumlee's story is almost unbelievable, and it's even more incredible hearing him tell it. We'll be back with another new episode of the Medal of Honor Podcast next week, but in the meantime, enjoy.…

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Rerun: The Unbelievable Story - MSG Earl Plumlee 7:17

3M ago7:17

7:17

Next week we'll be sharing an interview with MOH recipient Earl Plumlee, which was recorded for our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words. In preparation, today we're re-airing our Medal of Honor episode about Plumlee. His story is one of the most incredible we've heard, so it's really worth taking a listen. MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is …

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A One-Man Advance: Pvt. Dale Merlin Hansen 3:41

3M ago3:41

3:41

Private Dale Merlin Hansen served in the Marine Corps during World War II. On May 7th, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hansen took matters into his own hands and crawled into an exposed, advanced position. He fired his rocket launcher, destroying an important Japanese pillbox before his weapon was broken by enemy fire. Finding a nearby rifle, h…

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Feed Drop: History Shorts - Conversations: Col. Jack H. Jacobs 16:20

3M ago16:20

16:20

Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts. Award-winning historian, author, and history professor Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have. Our guest today …

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1,000 Man Ambush: SP5 Dwight W. Birdwell 5:49

3M ago5:49

5:49

On January 31st, 1968, Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell and his troop were ordered to respond to an NVA attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. When the arrived on scene, they were ambushed by over 1,000 soldiers from either side of the road. Birdwell’s troop immediately took heavy casualties, including Birdwell’s tank commander. Under heavy fire, Birdwell…

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A Ticking Time Bomb: AC1 John Lee Levitow 5:47

4M ago5:47

5:47

Airman First Class Jone Lee Levitow served in Vietnam as a loadmaster. On February 24th, 1969, Levitow’s AC-47, a fixed wing gunship, was hit by an enemy mortar round. The explosion tore a hole in the plane, slashed the fuselage, temporarily blinded the pilots, and threw everyone in the cargo hold to the ground, causing numerous injuries. It also k…

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Hostage Rescue in Iraq: SGM Thomas P. Payne 6:15

4M ago6:15

6:15

Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne served in Iraq as an Army Ranger. On October 22nd, 2015, Payne’s special operations unit was paired with Kurdish allies in order to complete a hostage rescue mission from an ISIS compound. Payne continuously wethered enemy fire, brownout conditions, and smoke from a burning building on the brink of collapse in order t…

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The Story of Father Emil Kapaun - Korean War Hero 13:29

4M ago13:29

13:29

Father Kapaun is only one of five Army chaplains to have received the Medal of Honor and is a candidate for sainthood

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The Invasion of Iraq: SFC Paul Ray Smith 4:17

4M ago4:17

4:17

Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was among the first group of Americans to invade Iraq in 2003, serving as a combat engineer. On April 4th, 2003, American forces were attempting to seize Saddam Hussein International Airport. SFC Smith was leading two platoons of about three dozen men with the goal of setting up a holding area for prisoners of wa…

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Running Over the Enemy: S/Sgt. Herbert H. Burr 3:59

4M ago3:59

3:59

Staff Sergeant Herbert H. Burr served in World War II as a tank gunner. His tank was approaching a town in Germany when they were hit by a bazooka, killing two crewmembers and seriously injuring the platoon sergeant. The surviving crew was forced to evacuate the vehicle, but Burr, delayed by his exit hatch that couldn’t open, feared being targeted …

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A Pilot’s Final Moments: Capt. Steven Logan Bennett 4:50

5M ago4:50

4:50

Captain Steven Logan Bennett was flying an OV-10 Bronco near Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1972 when he received an urgent call for help. A friendly South Vietnamese ground unit had overextended, and were about to be engaged by nearly 300 enemies. Bennett called for air support, but none was available. He then called for artillery, but it turned out that i…

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Rerun: SFC Webster Anderson 3:44

5M ago3:44

3:44

Today, in honor of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day, we are re-airing our episode featuring SFC Webster Anderson. Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor.…

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The Only Female Recipient: Dr. Mary E. Walker 5:44

5M ago5:44

5:44

Dr. Mary E. Walker spent her whole life defying gender roles. She saved up money to go to college to become a Doctor, refused to wear women’s clothing her whole life, and served as an “Assistant Surgeon” (but still technically a civilian) during the war. She was captured and held as a prisoner of war for four months, and at the end of the war, she …

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Ambushed in Afghanistan: SSG Robert J. Miller 7:08

5M ago7:08

7:08

Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller served in Afghanistan as a Weapons Sergeant. In January of 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces combat reconnaissance unit tasked with confirming enemy activity in the Gowardesh Valley. The unit had a successful initial engagement, in which Miller relayed information that became crucial to a lethal allied air st…

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Defending Till the End: PFC Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano 3:44

5M ago3:44

3:44

Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was a native Hawaiian who served in the Army in the Korean War before Hawaii was even a state. When an overwhelming enemy force attacked their defensive position, Kaho’ohanohano ordered his men to fall back, but he stayed behind. Kaho’ohanohano laid down deadly coverfire to protect his men as they retreated, firing a machi…

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A Selfless Hero: SGT John Phillip Baca 3:59

5M ago3:59

3:59

Sergeant John Phillip Baca served in the Army in a recoilless rifle team. His company was near Quan Loi, Vietnam and settled in for the night when an explosion went off in the distance. They recognized it as one of the tripwires they had set to alert them of enemies in their position. Baca and his platoon responded to the disturbance, and quickly c…

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The Battle of Ia Drang Valley: Col. Walter Marm Jr. 4:21

6M ago4:21

4:21

Colonel Walter Joseph Marm Jr. served in the Army during Vietnam. On the 14th of November, 1965, Marm and his company were tasked with rescuing a platoon that had been surrounded by the NVA. After their first push was unsuccessful, Marm led his platoon through heavy machine gun and light arms fire. Marm killed four enemies that approached their pos…

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The Myth of the Arizona Balloon Buster: 1st Lt. Frank Luke 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

1st Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. served in the Army in World War I as a pilot. He quickly gained a reputation as being arrogant and overconfident, but he had the skills to back it up. He scored 18 aerial victories in under three weeks, mostly on unsanctioned missions. His friendship to his group commander allowed him to fly as he pleased, consequence …

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The Kamikaze Attacks: Lt. Richard Miles McCool Jr. 6:07

6M ago6:07

6:07

After an enemy Japanese plane crashed into the water besides the USS William D. Porter, it exploded causing the destroyer to partially leave the water and crash down again. Thanks to Lieutenant Richard Miles McCool Jr., the commander of a smaller Landing Craft Support ship (LCS-122), all 300 crew members were evacuated to safety. The next day, on J…

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The Black Panther Tank Battalion: S/Sgt. Ruben Rivers 3:51

6M ago3:51

3:51

Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 761st tank battalion, a primarily all black battalion nicknamed the Black Panthers. The panthers were considered an experiment by the U.S. military. At the time, the military was segregated, and they didn’t think black soldiers had the intellect or ability to…

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The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 2 6:36

7M ago6:36

6:36

The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nin…

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The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1 6:47

7M ago6:47

6:47

The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nin…

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Thirteen vs. Two: Col William A. Shomo 3:26

7M ago3:26

3:26

Colonel William A. Shomo served as a pilot in the pacific theater during World War II. While on a reconnaissance mission, Shomo and his wingman encountered a Japanese bomber convoy and attacked despite being outnumbered 13 to 2. Together they destroyed 10 enemy aircraft, and the remaining three were forced to flee. Shomo earned the Medal of Honor f…

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Rerun: MSgt Leroy Petry 4:10

8M ago4:10

4:10

On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice. You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum…

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Happy Holidays From Everyone at Medal of Honor 1:11

8M ago1:11

1:11

The Medal of Honor podcast team would like to take a moment to thank our listeners for all your support this year. Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated. We’re taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families, but next week we’ll be re-airing an episode that we’re really proud of. Happy Holidays, and see you next …

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The Unbelievable Story: MSG Earl Plumlee 7:08

8M ago7:08

7:08

MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. You can read Plumlee's Medal of …

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The Toughest Thing He’s Ever Done: SP5 Clarence Eugene Sasser 4:49

8M ago4:49

4:49

Specialist 5th Class Clarence Eugene Sasser served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. Through numerous wounds and excruciating pain, he continuously administered aid to fellow soldiers for 20 hours as his company was attacked in Vietnam. To hear more of Sasser's story listen to his episode on our other show; Warrior In Their Own Words. You can read Sasse…

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Brothers in Arms: SM1 Douglas Albert Munro 4:47

9M ago4:47

4:47

Leading up to World War II, Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro and Chief Signalman (later Commander) Raymond J. Evans enlisted to the Coast guard on the same day. They quickly became inseparable, only served one short assignment apart. You can read Munro's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website.…

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Surviving a Rocket: Lt. Comdr. Thomas Gunning Kelly 3:56

9M ago3:56

3:56

Lieutenant Commander Thomas Gunning Kelly served in Vietnam as a river assault division commander. Even after a rocket rendered him temporarily blind and unable to walk, he successfully directed his division’s defense of a vulnerable boat until the threat was gone.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Service and Sacrifice: Cpl William Kyle Carpenter 4:53

9M ago4:53

4:53

Corporal William Kyle Carpenter covered an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to protect his fellow Marine. He was severely injured, and had to be resuscitated multiple times, but he survived. It took him three years to recover, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage. You can read Carpenter's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal o…

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BG Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: A D-Day Hero 4:20

9M ago4:20

4:20

Son of former President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest soldier and the highest ranking official to fight in the Invasion of Normandy. His seasoned and unfaltering leadership during D-Day inspired and reassured assaulting troops, leading to a successful establishment of the beachhead in France.…

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CinC Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt: The Rough Riders 6:20

9M ago6:20

6:20

Before becoming President, Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American war and served in a volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders. Roosevelt became a national hero for leading a dangerous charge with the Rough Riders to take San Juan Hill. Despite being recommended for the award multiple times, Roosevelt was refused the Medal of Honor…

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Episode 119: Navigating Transitions and Understanding Anxiety Part II 13:19

10M ago13:19

13:19

Transitions often leave us feeling like our world has been turned upside down, intensifying our anxiety. In the last episode of Love Your Expat Life, we explored what anxiety is and debunked some common misconceptions about it (make sure to tune into part one first). Today, I want to share a powerful tool that has helped me manage anxiety and regai…

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SFC Webster Anderson: Give Everything You’ve Got 3:29

10M ago3:29

3:29

Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Pfc. Barger & Funk: Rushing into No Man’s Land 3:11

10M ago3:11

3:11

Privates First Class Charles D. Barger and Jesse N. Funk both served in World War I as Stretcher Bearers in the U.S. Army. After hearing that two wounded officers were pinned down under heavy fire in No Man’s Land, Barger and Funk leaped into action and raced through heavy fire to save them both.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Episode 118: Navigating Transitions and Understanding Anxiety Part I 14:10

10M ago14:10

14:10

For global nomads, change is the only constant. And, with the recent world events and constant flow of bad news this can make our anxiety levels rise. Today, we're going to explore the intricate dance between navigating transitions and understanding anxiety, and how these two seemingly opposing forces can coexist harmoniously. Transitions come in v…

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Maj. Horace Seaver Carswell Jr.: One Bomber Against a Convoy 4:04

10M ago4:04

4:04

Major Horace Seaver Carswell Jr. was tasked with piloting a surprise single-plane bombing mission against a convoy of 14+ Japanese ships. Carswell hit his targets, but his B-24 suffered severe damage in the process. Down one parachute, he ordered his men to bail out and leave him behind. He attempted to crash land, but wasn’t able to gain enough al…

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CPL James Allen: The Lie of a Lifetime 4:04

10M ago4:04

4:04

Corporal James Allen served in the Union Army, and fought in many famous battles including Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville without ever seeing the inside of the hospital. During the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, Allen was separated from the rest of his division, and faced a squad of Confederates. He charged, prompting them to retreat. Allen …

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Episode 117: Thriving Through Life Quakes as an Expat with Adapt & Succeed Creator, Sundae Schneider Bean 41:41

11M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode of Love Your Expat Life, I’m joined by the incredible Sundae Schneider Bean, a true Renaissance woman in the world of intercultural strategy, transformation facilitation, and solution-oriented coaching. Join us as we delve into her journey of helping individuals and organizations not only survive but thrive through life quakes and s…

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Sgt. David Bruce Bleak: The Giant of Hill 499 3:27

11M ago3:27

3:27

Sergeant David Bruce Bleak served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Army Medical Service. As he and a patrol of 20 men attempted to capture Hill 499, Sergeant Bleak continuously administered aid while killing four enemies with his bare hands and one with a trench knife, protecting a fellow soldier from a grenade blast,…

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Sergeant Jose M. Lopez: One Man and His Machine Gun 4:04

11M ago4:04

4:04

Sergeant Jose M. Lopez was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. Carrying and operating a heavy machine gun that was meant to be manned by at least three men, Lopez moved from position to position, defending his company from the German attack. He killed over 100 enemies and is credited with being nearly solely r…

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