Walk Among Heroes
‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts military heroes, as they tell their stories, unedited, and in their own words. From the sights, sounds, and smells of combat, to their secrets for a long and successful life, these Veterans tell all. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about our nation’s history, and most importantly, wants to understand the intimate details of those who fought to provide us with the greatest privilege in the world, freedom. Wars are not won by generals standing in front of maps. They are won by the men on the ground, fighting through near-impossible odds to ensure our liberty will never falter. Unlike other podcasts that focus on higher-level military history, ‘Walk Among Heroes’ brings you stories and perspectives from those closest to the battles: the Ground-Pounders, G.I.’s, Dog Faces, Doughboys, Grunts, Sailors, Flyboys, Squids, Frogmen, Devil Dogs, Leathernecks, and others who were on the ground, in the arena, fighting for our great nation. Hear their stories and perspectives as ‘Walk Among Heroes’ strives to ensure they are never forgotten. A new episode will be released every Tuesday. To check out more stories from our great heroes, visit walkamongheroes.org.
Episodes
66 episodes
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 42: Band of Brothers Cast in Normandy for 79th Anniversary
Walk Among Heroes is proud to welcome four members of the Band of Brothers cast and Scott Gibson from the Pacific cast, for podcast episode 42. Sara Kessel and Jeff Wells sat down with Peter Youngblood Hills (Shifty Powers), Nolan Hemming...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 41: Night for Our Heroes, June 2, 2023, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France - 3 WW2 Veterans & 7 Band of Brothers Actors
For Episode 41, we are providing a recording of Walk Among Heroes' inaugural Night for Our Heroes, an evening dedicated to honor those who served D-Day and the battle for Normandy. Also those who have dedicated their lives to preserving t...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 40 - Gilbert Clarke, Jamaica, British Royal Air Force
Walk Among Heroes is pleased to welcome Gilbert Clarke. Originally born in Jamaica, Mr. Clarke volunteered to join the British Royal Air Force as a teenager, and was trained to install and maintain radar technology on planes in the RAF fl...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 39: James Kelly, British Airborne Soldier, D-Day, Glider
Walk Among Heroes is pleased to welcome James Kelly as our guest for episode 39.James Kelly landed in a glider on D Day, June 6, 1944, near the village of Ranville with the 1st (Airborne) Royal Ulster Rifles, on the eastern flank of the...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 38: LTC (R) Harry Baker - Battle of the Bulge
Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Episode 38 guest, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Harry Baker. LTC Baker, 102 years-old and a resident of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, served as an artillery officer during World War II in Company C, 302nd Fie...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 37 - Reid Clanton - 2023 Normandy/Belgium Trip
Mr. Clanton, our previous guest for Episode 5, joins us for Episode 37 to discuss his upcoming trip to Normandy, Belgium, and Germany in June of this year. This week, we met with Reid and Carolynn Clanton to present their day-by-itinerary...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 36: George Koch (U.S. Merchant Marine, Murmansk Run)
We are honored to introduce Mr. George Koch as our guest for Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 36. Mr. Koch is our first guest who served as a U.S. Merchant Marine. Born and raised in New York, Mr. Koch (pronounced ‘Coke’) dropped o...
Walk Among Heroes Episode 35: Battle of the Bulge Overview
This episode features an AMAZING, detailed overview of the Battle of the Bulge and the actions at Bastogne. Johnny, a historian from the 101st Airborne Division Museum in Bastogne, takes us through one of the largest and most complex batt...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 34: Maurice Renaud (Son of Alexandre Renaud, Mayor of Sainte-Mer-Eglise (first French city liberated during World War II)
Episode 34 features a short conversation with Maurice Renaud, son of Alexandre Renaud, the mayor of Sainte-mer-Eglise (SME) during World War II. SME was the first town liberated by paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division early in the...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 33: D-Day 78th Anniversary Ceremony Featuring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark A. Milley
This episode features complete audio from the D-Day 78th Anniversary Commemoration at the Colleville-sur-Mere American Cemetery in Normandy France, on June 6, 2022. Keynote address provided by General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 32 - Day 5- Reid Clanton's Return to Europe - Battle of Brecourt
In our third episode featuring Reid Clanton's return to Europe, we're discussing one of the Band of Brothers' most famous missions, the Battle of Brecourt.Early in the morning on D-Day, Dick Winters led a small group of 12 men on a darin...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 31 - Day 2: Reid Clanton's Return to Europe (Bletchley Park & Betty Webb)
Day 2 included a journey for Reid Clanton to Bletchley Park in Milton-Keynes, England. We had the honor of spending the morning with Betty Webb, 98-year old British Veteran of Bletchley Park. What an incredible meeting between two 9...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 30 - Day 1: Reid Clanton's Return to Europe
Join us on Day 1 of Reid Clanton's return to Europe after nearly 78 years. Mr. Clanton landed in London at 11:00 AM, and boy, did he hit the ground running! He spent the afternoon visiting the Churchill War Rooms, and other ...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 29B: Morris 'Buck' Buckman Part 2 (U.S. Army, Battle of the Bulge)
Don't miss the conclusion of our two-part interview series with Morris 'Buck' Buckman, our guest for episode 29. Resident of Dripping Springs, TX, Mr. Buckman served in the 345th Regiment, 87th Infantry Division. Mr. Buckman landed ...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 29A: Morris 'Buck' Buckman Part 1 (U.S. Army, Battle of the Bulge)
We are honored to welcome Morris ‘Buck’ Buckman as our guest for episode 29A. Resident of Dripping Springs, TX, Mr. Buckman served in the 345th Regiment, 87th Infantry Division. Mr. Buckman landed in France in November 1944. S...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 28B - Paul Frederick (U.S. Marine Corps, Iwo Jima)
Don't miss the conclusion of our two-part interview series with Iwo Jima Veteran Paul Frederick! Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Paul Frederick as our guest for Episode 28. A lifelong resident of Kentucky, Mr. Frederick’s se...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 28A - Paul Frederick (U.S. Marine Corps, Iwo Jima)
Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Paul Frederick as our guest for Episode 28. A lifelong resident of Kentucky, Mr. Frederick’s served in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Division, during World War II. Mr. Frederick experien...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 27: Paul Benischek (US Army, Graves Registration)
We (Walk Among Heroes) are pleased to welcome Paul and June Benischek as our guests for Episode 27. Paul (93) and June (91) are lifelong farmers who currently reside in Anamosa, Iowa. Paul served in the United States Army immediatel...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 26B: Bill Lozano Part 2 (US Navy, USS Washington, South Pacific)
Don't miss the conclusion of our two-part interview series with Mr. Bill Lozano! Mr. Lozano served in the Navy Pacific Fleet during World War II, as a radarman on the mighty battleship, USS Washington. The USS Washington had one of ...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 26A: Bill Lozano Part 1 (US Navy, USS Washington, South Pacific)
We (Walk Among Heroes) are honored to welcome Episode 26 guest, Mr. Bill Lozano. Mr. Lozano served in the Navy Pacific Fleet during World War II, as a radarman on the mighty battleship, USS Washington. The USS Washington had one of ...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast: Episode 25 - Bennett Stampes (86th Infantry Division, Europe, Ruhr & Rhine)
Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Bennett Stampes, guest for Episode 25. Mr. Stampes was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and was summoned to join the Army during World War II. He was assigned to the 86th Infantry Division, which land...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 24B: Gerry Auerbach Part 2 (B-29 Superfortress, Bombing of Tokyo, Berlin Airlift)
Don't miss the conclusion of our two-part interview with Gerry Auerbach, U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Auerbach served in the United States Army Air Corps (Air Force in 1947) from 1943-1963, before retiring to work as a civilian pilot. D...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 24A: Gerry Auerbach Part 1 (B-29 Superfortress, Bombing of Tokyo, Berlin Airlift)
Walk Among Heroes is proud to welcome Gerry Auerbach as our guest for Episode 24. Mr. Auerbach served in the United States Army Air Corps (Air Force in 1947) from 1943-1963, before retiring to work as a civilian pilot. During World ...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast: Episode 23 - Jim Frolking (P-51 Mustang Pilot, Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines)
Walk Among Heroes is honored to feature P-51 Mustang Pilot, First Lieutenant James (Jim) Frolking as our guest for Episode 23. Mr. Frolking joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 8th Air Force's 479th Fighter Group, arrivi...
Walk Among Heroes Podcast Episode 22D - Larry Kirby Part 4 - United States Marine Corps, Iwo Jima
Don't miss the conclusion to our four-part interview series with Mr. Larry Kirby, United States Marine Corps, Third Division. This episode focuses on the last chapter of Mr. Kirby's amazing memoir. Mr. Kirby was born and rai...