American Valor Podcast
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThrough 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
Brad Ziegler: Major League Baseball and Support of Military
August 05, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn our seventh installment, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak with retired eleven year Major League Baseball pitcher Mr. Brad Ziegler. The group discusses Mr. Ziegler's upbringing around baseball and his resilience that led him to the major leagues. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, Mr. Ziegler pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins. Mr. Ziegler was the Major League Baseball recipient ...
Bob DiBiasio: Cleveland Indians and Bob Feller
July 22, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn our sixth episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak to the Cleveland Indians' Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Mr. Bob DiBiasio. Mr. DiBiasio serves on the Act of Valor Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. DiBiasio is the host of the popular “Indians Alumni Round-table Show” on SportsTime Ohio, as well as “Tribe Tales," a where-are-they-now segment that airs pre-game every Sunday on the Indians Radio Network. Bob shares stories from his 30-pl...
Baseball's Greatest Catcher to Ever Live Johnny Bench on Act of Valor Patriot Program
July 20, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBNathaniel Cameron and Tyler Buchholz speak with the greatest catcher to ever live, class of 1989 National Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench. Previewing the Hall of Fame weekend festivities and the Foundation's role in the Act of Valor Patriot Program, Mr. Bench speaks about the Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, New York and his longstanding relationship with Jerry Coleman Award recipient Johnathan Rose and Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation President Peter Fertig. Peter ...
Lou Bernardi: Baseball and Military
July 08, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn our fifth episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz, and Colin Kirk speak with Lou Bernardi, the Chairman of the Baseball Committee for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation. Discussing his life passion and career, Lou talks about his baseball origins at the college and professional level as well as what the sport means to him. The team discusses the privilege of being a coach, Lou's definition of valor, and the strides he is making within the baseball community and ...
Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General George Flynn on Military, Leadership
June 24, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn our fourth installment, Nathaniel Cameron and Tyler Buchholz speak with Retired Lieutenant General George Flynn of the United States Marine Corps. Lieutenant General Flynn serves as a member of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation's Board of Directors. The group discusses Lieutenant General Flynn's background, his concept of leadership, and his experience at the United States Naval Academy and career of service in the Marine Corps. Edited by Tyler Buchholz. For more information ...
Adversity and Helping Others with Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Johnathan Rose
June 07, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.46 MBIn our third episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz, and Colin Kirk sit down with Gunnery Sergeant Jonathan S Rose of the United States Marine Corps. Due to his exemplary service, character, and dedication in his personal life, as well as his ongoing military career, Jonathan was named the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Jerry Coleman Award recipient in 2018. The group discusses Jonathan's background, connection with the Act of Valor Foundation, time as a Con...
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Steve Curtis on Service to Country
May 27, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBNathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak with Retired Command Sergeant Major, Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Board Member and Education Committee Chairperson Steve Curtis. The group discusses Steve's admiration of his father, who served in World War II, leading Steve to exceptional service during his career in the Army spanning over 30 years, the importance of family and Steve's close relationship with National Baseball Hall of Famer and Chief Petty Officer Bob Feller...
Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation President Peter Fertig
May 18, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 7.86 MBOn the American Valor Podcast, the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation brings to life the stories of the 37 National Baseball Hall of Famers who served during World War II, led by Chief Petty Officer Bob Feller, as well as supporting those who continue to serve today. On the first episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk converse with Mr. Peter Fertig. Peter discusses his motivation and the challenges involved in creating the the Bob Feller Act of Valor F...