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American Valor Podcast

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Through the unique intersection of Major League Baseball, the United States Navy and Marine Corps, we recognize and honor those who support our service men and women with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. By using the Bob Feller story, we educate the youth of today on the lessons of citizenship, service to one’s country, and personal sacrifice in times of great national need. Teaching the legacy of the greatest generation to the next generation will help instill in them the virtue of service to others. The American Valor Podcast interviews Americans exhibiting valor in their lives to educated and inspire others to do the same. http://www.actofvaloraward.org

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Episodes

Welcoming American Valor Host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

February 08, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Embark on a profound exploration of leadership mastery with the newest host of the American Valor Podcast, Enrique Acosta Gonzalez. With an illustrious 26-year career in the Navy and a distinguished role as a leadership development specialist, Enrique brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of the conversation. The podcast episode unfolds as Enrique shares invaluable insights into the essence of leadership, challenging conventional notions and emphasizing the transformative power of ...

2023 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Preview

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Register now for the 2023 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony on November 15th! The event will begin at 6:00 EST at the Navy Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.  https://www.actofvaloraward.org/event-details/2022-bob-feller-act-of-valor-award-ceremony Support the show

America's Pastime and It's History with Josh Rawitch

October 01, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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A Legacy of Supporting Veterans with Kerri Kline

September 14, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Please take a moment to consider joining us for our annual Walk4Valor and Run4Life in one of the following cities! Southold, NY - September 23rd 2023 https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Southold/WALK4VALOR Riverhead, NY - September 24th 2023: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WadingRiver/RUN4LIFELONGISLAND Patten, ME - September 30th 2023 https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Patten/RUN4LIFEMAINE Support the show

Leading a Nation with CSM John T. Raines

August 19, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

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The History of our Pastime with Todd Anton

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

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Talking Ball with Major League Legend Jim Kaat

July 19, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

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Serving Those Who Serve Us with Tara Fields

July 01, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Check out Tara Field's latest book, Tracer Patient! writersrepublic.com/bookshop/tracer-patient Consider donating to Tara's cause! https://www.gofundme.com/f/27kej7tv9c Support the show

Leaving a Legacy with Gil Hodges Jr.

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

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Supporting Fellow Veterans with Gordon Sumner

May 19, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

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Exploring History with Author Jim Leeke

February 21, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

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Air and Space with CJ Loria

January 24, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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The 2022 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony Preview

November 08, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

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Scott McBride & Kenny Lehman on Facing Adversity

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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Steve Jones & Alison Haehnel on the Lasorda Legacy Team

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

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One on One - Terry Spain hosts Cole Lyle

September 06, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

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From Player to Agent with Mike Milchin

August 23, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

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Service to a Nation and Foundation with Steve Curtis

July 05, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

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Battling Veteran Suicide with Cole Lyle

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

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Eve Schaenen - Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center

April 19, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

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Sergeant Becki Louden: Scholarship Recipient

March 08, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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Sergeant Becki Louden: Scholarship Recipient

March 08, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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"Hey Young Man!" with author Officer Terry Spain

February 08, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

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Life With the Feller Family - Part 2

January 25, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of the American Valor Podcast we have the second part of our “Life with the Feller Family” episode where we are again joined by Bob Feller’s sons, Steve and Bruce Feller, as well as Bob Feller’s grandson, Daniel Feller. In part 2 of the podcast, we hear the story of Bob Feller being signed for the first time, getting rid of gophers in Iowa with his friends for money, a little bit about his first start and the time he struck out 17 batters, and so much more. His sons and grand...

Life With the Feller Family - Part 1

January 11, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

We are opening our 2022 podcast year with our compelling interview with Bob Feller’s two sons, Steve and Bruce Feller and grandson, Daniel. In this first episode you will hear what it was like for Steve and Bruce to travel with their father and the lessons learned from him, while growing up. From learning to drive, to flying with him in his personal airplane, to meeting such Baseball Hall of Famers as Ted Williams and Larry Doby, you will hear it all! You will also hear stories from grandson...

American Valor 2021 Year in Review

December 28, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are taking a look back at the wonderful year we have had as an organization by highlighting some of our favorite moments over the past year. We have put together a compilation of some of our most memorable interview moments and clips from throughout the year to share with our listeners Support the show

Tribute: Remembering Tommy Lasorda

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

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Tribute: Remembering Anne Feller

December 14, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MB

After the passing of Anne Feller, Bob's widow, and to look back at the amazing person that she was, we have decided to re-release our interview with her. Anne also shares with us her personal stories of how important it was for Bob to serve his country in WWII and how he felt, that there were more urgent things to do than playing baseball. Support the show

Meeting Bob Feller with former U.S. Army Inspector General Paul Mikolashek

November 30, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

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Admiral Jonathan Greenert (U.S. Navy Retired) on Submarines

November 16, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Admiral Jonathan Greenert. Admiral Greenert was born in Butler, PA in 1953. He attended the United States Naval Academy and went on to become a submariner after his first tour of duty.  Admiral Greenert talks about how and why he joined the Navy and at what age he decided to do this. He also goes in depth about the intricacies and processes that go into being a submariner as well some of his most memorable experiences during hi...

Raymond Kemp on Travel and Leadership Skills

October 26, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, USN (RET). Mr. Kemp currently serves as the CEO of Kemp Solutions, one of the worlds foremost leadership coaching and mentoring organizations of diverse and dynamic employees. In this fast paced episode, Raymond explores his career in uniform as well as how his leadership skills have helped him overcome key life challenges. Raymond shares his insight on the importance of mindfulness and meditati...

Richard H. Schmidt III on Commitment to Country and Fellow Veterans

September 15, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by veteran and former U.S. Army Sergeant Richard Schmidt III. Born and raised in Patten, Maine, Richard joined the Maine Army National Guard following graduation from high school, and deployed to Iraq in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this interview, Richard describes his motivations for joining the National Guard, his experiences while deployed to Iraq, and how he is helping the Foundation’s Vice President and Education ...

Master Chief Ken Falke (U.S. Navy Retired) on the Power of Healing and “Struggling Well”

September 07, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Ken Falke, the founder and chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation and the author of “Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.” After serving 21 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community within the U.S. Navy, Ken founded Boulder Crest, a nonprofit organization that aims to heal, train, and support veterans, first responders and their families struggling with the afterm...

Naval History and Baseball with Rear Admiral Sonny Masso (U.S. Navy Retired)

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

This week we bring to you another great episode of the American Valor Podcast featuring Retired Rear Admiral Sonny Masso. He brings to us some incredible stories of heroism and valor from a variety of individuals he’s honored during his 32 year career in the Navy and as director of the Naval Historical Foundation.  A San Clemente, California native, RADM Masso also shares with us great stories and conversation about growing up watching and covering baseball legends with the Dodgers and Ange...

Jim Brady on the State of Journalism

August 10, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

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History of the Act of Valor Award with Rear Admiral Michael Jabaley (U.S. Navy Retired)

July 27, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

We have yet another great episode of the American Valor Podcast featuring retired Rear Admiral and Commanding Officer of the USS Louisville Michael Jabaley. During a 34-year career in the Navy aboard submarines, he learned what it meant to make uncommon valor a common virtue. Admiral Jabaley shares a lot of great stories about his relationships with Louisville Slugger, Tommy Lasorda, Yogi Berra, and other baseball legends. This is a very fun listen, as he also shares the story of how the Bob...

Luke Epplin: Storyteller and Publisher

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Luke Epplin, the author of Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Luke took a liking to writing in high school. Upon graduation from Washington University in St. Louis, Luke moved to New York City to work in book publishing. On the side, Luke has written articles for magazines and newspapers such as the New Yorker and the Daily Beast. In this episode, ...

Jon Hancock: Marine veteran and Documentarian

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

On this episode of the American Valor podcast, we were joined by Jon Hancock, a Marine veteran and documentary filmmaker as well as the co-founder and president of the Bastards’ Road Project. Jon Hancock was born in Honolulu but moved all over the world until he ended up moving to Maryland for good. Early on in his life, Jon Hancock realized that he wanted to be a Marine. He worked with a team called the Magnificent Bastards and later moved on to work counterintelligence operations.  Followi...

Grant McCracken: The Importance of Honor in Society

June 15, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Mr. Grant McCracken, an award-winning cultural anthropologist and author of his new book, The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan For Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names. Mr. McCracken has been studying American Culture for the last 25 years. In this interview, we talk about why the military is one of the few remaining best examples of positive honor culture in America, why we struggle to make honor a part of our ever...

Grant McCracken: The Importance of Honor in Society

June 15, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Mr. Grant McCracken, an award-winning cultural anthropologist and author of his new book, The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan For Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names. Mr. McCracken has been studying American Culture for the last 25 years. In this interview, we talk about why the military is one of the few remaining best examples of positive honor culture in America, why we struggle to make honor a part of our ever...

Jim Leeke: Navy veteran and Storyteller

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Jim Leeke was born and grew up in the Midwest. He studied journalism at Ohio State University after serving in the U.S. Navy. Jim then began his writing career in daily newspapers as a reporter, columnist and sportswriter. He later worked in communications with technology clients across North America and worldwide. An award-winning author of numerous books, Jim lives in Columbus, Ohio A former journalist, creative director, and copywriter, Jim Leeke is the author of several books on WWI-era...

Jim Leeke: Navy Veteran and Storyteller

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Jim Leeke was born and grew up in the Midwest. He studied journalism at Ohio State University after serving in the U.S. Navy. Jim then began his writing career in daily newspapers as a reporter, columnist and sportswriter. He later worked in communications with technology clients across North America and worldwide. An award-winning author of numerous books, Jim lives in Columbus, Ohio A former journalist, creative director, and copywriter, Jim Leeke is the author of several books on WWI-era...

Baseball and the Community with Craig Stammen

May 18, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Stammen grew up and still resides in North Star, Ohio a village about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Versailles. Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 12th Round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Dayton. In 2012, Stammen took his first trip to Afghanistan to visit military personnel. Stammen's work with the United States Military is partially due to some of his college friends joining the Army and Marines. His support of the military has continued throughout his Majo...

Ms. Justine Siegal on Women and Girls in Baseball

May 04, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Ms. Justine Siegal, the founder of Baseball for all, speaks about creating a role for women and girls in baseball. She shares her experiences with individuals such as Mike Veeck, Joe Maddon, and Billy Beane. “When she was 13, Justine’s coach told her that girls were only supposed to play softball—not baseball. At that moment, she vowed she’d never quit. At 16, despite being ridiculed, laughed at, and told no man would ever listen to a woman on the baseball field, she worked toward her goal ...

NFL Player and Artist Lt Eric Kettani, USN (Ret.)

April 20, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Mr. Eric Kettani served in the Navy for two years after graduating from the US Naval Academy before embarking on a career as a football player in the NFL and fulfilling his service commitment in the Navy Reserves. Kettani shares stories of serving in the Navy and playing football at the professional level for coaches such as Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots.  “Lieutenant Eric Kettani (born March 26, 1987) was an American football fullback who played five seasons in the National Fo...

Dreaming Big and Surrounding Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best with Jim “The Rookie” Morris

April 06, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

“Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was twenty-five. Doctors told him he would never play again. Then at age thirty-five—after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring—Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for t...

CEO of Vanguard Healthcare Staffing Lt Ed Dooling, USN (Ret).

March 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Ed Dooling shares stories of the USS Iowa turret explosion tragedy and his thoughts on service within the military and business communities. Hosts: Peter Fertig and Galen Odell Vanguard Healthcare Staffing Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Support the show

Philosophy, Leadership, and Small Acts of Valor with LTC JC Glick, USA (Ret.)

March 09, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Thoughts on writing, philosophy, leadership, heroism, and valor. “LTC (Ret) JC Glick is a leadership consultant who advises at the strategic, operational, team and individual levels. He has a strong background in leadership development, executive personnel assessment and selection, strategy, coaching, counseling, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems. JC served in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer for 20 years, primarily in special operations and special missions units...

Mr. Kenny Lofton on Major League Baseball and Bob Feller

February 23, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Mr. Kenny Lofton shares stories from his seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball, including stealing bases, Omar Visquel, Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, and Bob Feller. Also hear about Mr. Lofton’s endeavors since retiring from baseball in 2007, including producing movies through FilmPool Inc. and starting and supporting the Still Got Game Foundation. Lofton attended the University of Arizona on a basketball scholarship. The Wildcats made it to the Final Four...

Founder and CEO of Life Skills for Soldiers LT Brendan Duebner, USA (Ret.)

February 11, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 11.2 MB

“While serving as an Army platoon leader, [the Life Skills for Soldiers] Founder realized there are far too many soldiers who lack basic life skills causing additional stress and burden on themselves and their families. He began teaching a diverse set of everyday life topics including how to make a budget, how to start investing, and how to meal plan in the belief that doing so would help the individual and the unit. As a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we continue this work by arming m...