Podcasts about We Were Soldiers

"How do you know what kind of goddamn day it is?" We Were Soldiers (2002) written and directed by Randall Wallace and starring Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russell and Barry Pepper Next Time: TBD

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 365) — Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Black Hawk Down, as historian Josh Donohue shares insights on the chaotic 1993 mission in Mogadishu. Learn what truly happened versus what Hollywood depicted. Subscribe to Josh's YouTube channel Josh has been on the podcast before to cover the historical accuracy of Thirteen Days and We Were Soldiers, and he's currently working on a new YouTube channel.  Where to watch Black Hawk Down now Mentioned in this episode Josh's YouTube channel Josh's article: Heroic Fight for Wake Island Son of Wake Island Book Josh and the BOATS episode about Thirteen Days Josh and the BOATS episode about We Were Soldiers Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/365 Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through these links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday 1/24/25 – The MCU'S Bleeding Edge is LIVE!Join us as we dive into the 2002 war movie classic We Were Soldiers! Co-host Jeff S ($TrueKnowledge) leads the conversation, with Co-host Cyberneticshark joining an all-star guest panel featuring Ben and Tim from Middle Age Movie Reviews. Don't miss this in-depth discussion of an unforgettable Vietnam War story.We'd love your support! Please consider liking, subscribing, and leaving us a comment to share your thoughts. See you live! Cybers LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/@cyberneticshark all his links can be found on YT!! Andres LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/@PopCultureguy https://www.youtube.com/@DCMarvelPlusTalk All The MCU'S Bleeding Edge's LINKS https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090571329875 https://www.twitch.tv/themcusbleedingedge https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mcus-bleeding-edge https://rumble.com/c/c-1009757 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREPsCRvzjH0ggYL_Larq1A https://www.tiktok.com/@UCREPsCRvzjH0ggYL_Larq1A https://twitter.com/mcusbleedingedg Co-host Cyberneticshark is using a Logitech BRIO along with Skullcandy headphones, a Audio- Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone, going through a 2021 Flagship Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming laptop. Co-host Jeff S(TrueKnowledge) is working with a Audio- Technica ATR2100 Condenser Studio Microphone, along with a pair of Audio- Technica Headphones, Logitech BRIO- C920-C922-Streamcam, going through a 2023 MacBook Pro along with using a ACER Nitro 5.

Al & Val are on Cloud 9 after this super sporty movie!Cloud 9 (January 17, 2014)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Paul Hoen (Luck of the Irish, Tru Confessions, You Wish!, Eddie's Million Dollar Cookoff, Read it and Weep, CGOW, Dadnapped, Camp Rock 2, Let it Shine, How to Build a Better Boy, ZOMBIES 1-3)Written by Justin Ware (The Pool Boys, Bloodsucking Bastards, Hell Den)Starring: Dove Cameron as Kayla Morgan (Descendants 1-3, Liv & Maddie, Dumplin, Schmigadoon, Big Nate, music videos)Luke Benward as Will Cloud (Minutemen, Girl Vs. Monster, We Were Soldiers, Because of Winn Dixie, Dear John, Good Luck Charlie, Girl Meets World, Criminal Minds)Mike C. Manning as Nick Swift (Youthful Daze, Money Heist, Days of Our Lives, The Bay)Kiersey Clemons as Skye Saylor (Austin & Ally, Dope, Extant, Transparent, Neighbors 2, Hearts Beat Loud, Angie Tribeca, Easy, Lady and the Tramp, Antebellum, Zach Snyder's Justice League, Fairfax, The Flash, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters)Amy Farrington as Andrea (Hatching Pete, SWAT, character actor)Patrick Fabian as Richard Morgan (Twitches, Twitches Too, Joan of Arcadia, Better Call Saul)Andrew Caldwell as Sam (Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, iZombie, Henry Danger, The Matrix: Resurrections)Dillon Lane as Burke (Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures, I Think You Should Leave)Victoria Moroles as Pia (Teen Wolf, Liv & Maddie, Plan B, Never Have I Ever)Jeffrey Nordling as Sebastian Swift (Working Girl, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Quiz Show, D3: The Mighty Ducks, Melrose Place, Once and Again, Providence, Flight 93, Flicka, Dirt, 24, Desperate Housewives, Sully, Nashville, The Man in the High Castle, Big Little Lies, Walker, So Help Me Todd)Kenda Benward as Madeline Morgan (Dadnapped, stopped acting in 2018)Carlon Jeffery as Dink (A.N.T. Farm - stopped acting in 2020)Synopsis: A girl who frequently snowboards is forced to train with a guy, an ex-champion of the sport, after an unexpected event. However, she has to prove to him that she is a true professional.Fun Facts: Shaun White and Asheley Tisdale are executive producersNext Movie: Zapped ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Casually Lit Podcast, we dive deep into the corporate world by unraveling Dollar General's business model and discussing how Walmart's dominance affects small towns. Due to the Luka trade we also talk about the buzz surrounding Jason's questionable Laker allegiance—is his fandom for real or just a ruse? We breakdown the trade in a non expert way.  We'll then switch gears to rock out with All That Remains' latest record and explore the highly anticipated Jurassic World Reborn trailer. Finally, we wind down with some emotional movie talk, sharing a list of flicks that tug at our heartstrings: Black Hawk Down, We Were Soldiers, Saving Private Ryan, We Are Marshall, Dances with Wolves, and Ladder 49. Grab your tissues, folks—it's going to be a tear-jerker of an episode!

These girls vs this monster of a movie! Whew! But we had fun along the way!Girl vs. Monster (October 12, 2012)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Stu Gillard (Scream Team, Full Court Miracle, Going to the Mat, Twitches,Twitches Too, Hatching Pete, Charmed, 90210)Written by Annie DeYoung (Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board, Return to Halloweentown, Starstruck), & Ron McGee (Rizzoli & Isles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii)Starring: Olivia Holt as Skylar Lewis (Kickin' It, I Didn't Do It, Cloak & Dagger, Cruel Summer, Laid)Brendan Meyer as Henry (Dinosapian, Mr. Young, Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462, The OA, Camp)Kerris Dorsey as Sadie (Walk the Line, Brothers & Sisters, Moneyball, Ray Donovan)Luke Benward as Ryan Dean (Minutemen, We Were Soldiers, Because of Winn Dixie, Dear John, Good Luck Charlie, Girl Meets World, Criminal Minds)Katherine McNamara as Myra Santelli (Shadowhunters, Arrow, Walker: Independence)Tracy Dawson as Deimata (The Gavin Crawford Show, Call Me Fritz - stopped acting in 2013)Anna Galvin as Theodosia (character actor - Mr. Young, Loudermilk, Van Helsing)Jennifer Aspen as Julie Lewis (character actor - Party of Five, Rodney)Brian Palermo as Steve Lewis (character actor - Significant Others, Digimon Data Squad)Synopsis: A tween discovers on Halloween that she is a 5th generation monster hunter. The monsters are out to stop her before she begins her calling.Fun Facts: Olivia and Luke dated in real lifeOnly the 10th DCOM to be rated PGNext Movie: Teen Beach Movie ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

...You're a WINNER! Today, Matt, Todd, and Mike dive into 1986's animated Sci-Fi action slugfest: Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin, and featuring an all-star voice cast: Orson Welles as Unicron Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron Judd Nelson as Rodimus Prime Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus And of course... Frank Welker as Megatron & Soundwave Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime & Ironhide Written by Ron Friedman, this movie brought us many unforgettable moments. If you know & love the movie, you already know where this is going. Talk to the right person, and mentioning this movie might just bring back some deep childhood trauma. If you don't know it yet, you're about to delve into one of the most effective and disturbing 'war films' an '80s child could watch—something akin to "We Were Soldiers" but, you know, with toys, set to some of the most rocking '80s glam you'll ever hear. We're talking about a bunch of toy-heroes getting systematically slaughtered, genocided, tortured, and dipped in acid... So grab your nearest action figure and jump in for a fantastic, fun-filled ride of family adventure. Transformers: The Movie is far more 'adult' than one would ever have expected, and the impactful death of some of the biggest stars is remembered forever. Many recall tearful theaters and leaving in shock. Maybe you were never a fan, and maybe the Michael Bay movies didn't help. But this is different—more akin to "Heavy Metal" than a Saturday afternoon with some trucks and lasers. Check this classic out! America doesn't make too many animated films quite like this, so it's no surprise that the Transformers' origins lie thousands of miles away in Japan. Till all are one... and as always, thank you for listening. Matt rolls out his favorites on Letterboxd and BlueSky @MovieMattSirois. Witness Matt dispense Quintesson justice on the black fog of despair that is $1-budget action nonsense at the Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful. Check out some great content we also follow at: Once Upon a Geek Also  The Fade Out Podcast (Matt Joins the host on the Gordon Douglas episode featuring his final film: "Viva Knievel" a pretty strange 'sign of the time' fluff piece about the notoriously... complex Mr. Knievel)

In this special Veterans Day episode, The Stoner Budeez welcome a guest Budee, V, to honor those who served. Together, they delve into the intense history of the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major battle between U.S. forces and North Vietnamese troops during the Vietnam War, and discuss the powerful film "We Were Soldiers", which captures the harrowing experiences of those who fought. We also take a moment to wish a happy 249th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Join us for a thoughtful blend of history, storytelling, and gratitude in honor of our veterans!

Air Cavalry was a new tactic employed during the Vietnam War. Jack List participated in those early days of air assault, including seeing action in the Ia Drang Valley, made famous in the movie “We Were Soldiers”. Jack served 30 years, 11 months and 25 days in the Army, retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major.   Jack was born in Germany and his father served in the German Army during World War II.  During his first tour in Vietnam he was notified by his grandmother that he had been drafted into the German Army! Jack was assigned to the 11th Air Assault “Test” Division that was evaluating the Air Assault concept. Jack would eventually serve as a Crew Chief with the newly minted 1st Air Cavalry. He became responsible for a UH-1 “Huey”.  Jack flew as a door gunner on missions and then had to patch up the aircraft upon return to base. The 1st Air Cavalry was based at Camp Radcliff, An Khe'. At the time it was the largest helicopter base in the world with more than 400 helicopters. On his first mission they launched 110 helicopters to support a Special Forces camp. “The thing that scared me the most was not the enemy shooting at us, it was potential for midair collisions.” The scenes at LZ X-Ray depicted in “We Were Soldiers” were just a small part of the larger Pleiku campaign. At LZ-Albany, further north in the Ia Drang valley, our troops suffered a 50% casualty rate. Jack described one of his missions where 5 of the 10 persons on board were wounded upon approach to the landing zone. He says he has no idea how he completed two tours without being wounded himself. His pilot trained other crew members so they would know the basics in case they had to fly the helicopter. Jack says that Sergeant Major Basil Plumley was an excellent leader and always had his troops well squared away. Col. Hal Moore went back into both LZ X-Ray and LZ Albany to retrieve remains.

In the fall of 1965 the Vietnam War was an event most Americans saw as a series of smaller battles leaving little to remember. That all would change when the First Cavalry Air Mobile Division flew into the Ia Drang Valley in the central highlands of South Vietnam. The Air Mobile Division was a new concept. Battalions would use helicopters to be transferred in and out as artillery support came in from above. This allowed troops to be quickly brought in and out for battle. The central highlands had few roads and challenging terrain, making air mobility the only viable mode of transportation. The Battle of the la Drang Valley would come to be remembered as one of the most iconic battles of the Vietnam War, and later would set the scene for the film We Were Soldiers based on the novel We Were Soldiers Once……And Young. It was the first major combat action between U.S. ground forces and the North Vietnamese Army. And it all began early one fall day. Travel to Germany with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 347) — Travel back to the 1960s during the Vietnam War while historian Joshua Donohue unpacks the real events behind the 2002 film We Were Soldiers. From the crucial role of helicopter pilots in the heat of battle, to the heart-pounding "Broken Arrow" moment, discover what Hollywood got right and where it took creative liberties depicting the Battle of Ia Drang in We Were Soldiers. Where to watch We Were Soldiers now Where to start learning more of the true story We Were Soldiers Once...and Young Josh's article: Heroic Fight for Wake Island    Also mentioned in this episode Wikipedia's map of the battle Records about Ia Drang at the Library of Congress Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/347 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're in the throws of "American Historical Events" month here on the podcast with our review of the 2002 Vietnam war epic "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson and Sam Elliot (and a ton of other people you'll recognize...), tune in to find out why Jeff hates war films, why Mark loves wholesome Mel Gibson, and why the soapbox was finally utilized. IMDB synopsis "The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War, and the soldiers on both sides that fought it, while their wives wait nervously and anxiously at home for the good news or the bad news." Follow the podcast across all social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how much heat you can handle? Join us as we celebrate July 4th in the most daring way possible—with a fiery hot sauce challenge dedicated to our brave military listeners! Amidst the burning sensation, we share our top ten American movies that truly capture the essence of patriotism. From the powerful "American Sniper" to the nostalgic charm of "The Sandlot," our discussion is both searing and spirited, fueled by our love for these cinematic gems. Next, we take a heartfelt and humorous journey through America's storied past, starting with the unforgettable exploits of Forrest Gump and the motivational triumphs in "Rocky IV." We salute Harrison Ford's presidential heroics in "Air Force One" and honor the valor depicted in "We Were Soldiers." Don't miss our take on the legendary "Miracle," the comedic antics in "Talladega Nights," and the historical resilience showcased in "The Patriot." Each film sparks memories and emotions, all while we endure the heat of our challenge.Wrapping up, we dive into the latest buzz in entertainment—updates on Lee Cronin's new monster film, exciting projects from Emily Blunt, and fresh seasons of "House of the Dragon" and "The Boys." For gamers, we share our excitement for the upcoming Elden Ring DLC and throw in some tips and strategies. Plus, get a sneak peek at our potential future collaborations and interviews. Tune in for an episode filled with patriotism, entertainment, and a lot of burning hot fun!The Gaming BlenderCould you design a video game?Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

EXACTLY ONE MONTH TO INDEPENDENCE DAY!! The Patriot Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects  With the 4th of July just a month away, Tara Erickson & John Humphrey are back for another Historical Tuesday offering as they give their First Time Reaction, Commentary, Breakdown, & Full Spoiler Review for the Revolutionary War Film starring Mel Gibson (Lethal Weapon, Braveheart, We Were Soldiers) as Benjamin Martin along with Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight, A Knight's Tale, 10 Things I Hate About You) as Gabriel martin, Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, Black Hawk Down, Peter Pan) as Col. William Tavington, Chris Cooper (American Beauty, Adaptation) as Col Harry Burwell, Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton, Rush Hour, The Grand Budapest Hotel) as Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis, Adam Baldwin (Independence Day, Full Metal Jacket) as Capt. Wilkins, + Appearances from Gregory Smith (Everwood), a young Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson, Fury, Bullet Train), and MORE Tara & John REACT to all the Best Scenes & Most Rousing Moments including Tomahawk Massacre, My Sons Were Better Men, Before this War is Over, Papa Don't Go, The War Ends Today, No Retreat! , Benjamin Fights Tavington, & Beyond! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paul Brandt JourneyWelcome to a preview of  "Car Tunes," a celebration of the songs and artists we love to listen to in the car. hosted by Canadian Country Music Icon Paul Brandt.This series is your backstage pass to the vibrant music scene of Alberta. We'll explore the careers of Terri Clark, Legend Ian Tyson, KD Lang, Jan Arden and Grammy-nominated indie artist Leslie Feist. Our journey begins with Paul Brandt, the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history. From his breakthrough single "My Heart Has a History" to the country hit "I Do," his tunes have become staples of Canadian country music. This episode dives deep into his transformative journey, from his humble beginnings as a Calgary nurse to becoming a music phenomenon. Best of Alberta's FinestIn this special edition of "Car Tunes," host Paul Brandt takes listeners on a nostalgic journey, revisiting the most memorable moments and the incredible artists from Alberta's rich musical landscape featured throughout the series. This episode serves as a grand finale, highlighting the extraordinary careers of Alberta's finest musicians and their timeless songs that many have enjoyed singing along to in their cars.Paul starts the episode by looking back at Episode One, which centered on his own musical journey. From his early days as a nurse in Calgary to his rise as a country music star, he reflects on key moments like the release of his hit single "My Heart Has a History."The episode then revisits the remarkable career of Terri Clark, the country music icon from Medicine Hat, celebrated in Episode Two. Paul recalls Terri's breakthrough hit "Better Things to Do" and her rise to fame in both Canada and the U.S.In Episode Three, the podcast paid tribute to the late Ian Tyson, the legendary cowboy singer-songwriter known for the enduring classic "Four Strong Winds." Paul reminisces about Tyson's deep connection to Alberta and his significant contribution to Canadian music.Episode Four's focus was on the "Prairie Powerhouses" Jann Arden and k.d. lang. The episode highlighted Jann Arden's emotional hit "Insensitive" and k.d. lang's transformative cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," underscoring their impact on the Canadian music scene and beyond.Finally, Episode Five explored the indie-pop world of Leslie Feist, known simply as "Feist." Her global hit "1234" from the album "The Reminder" exemplifies the diverse talent emerging from Alberta.Paul emphasizes that each of these artists has a unique connection to Alberta, whether through the landscapes that inspired them, the cultural heritage they carry, or the memories they've created. Their stories represent perseverance, innovation, and the spirit of Alberta.As the series concludes, Paul celebrates the richness of Alberta's music scene, spanning genres from country to indie-pop and folk to modern ballads. He acknowledges the need for more episodes to cover other iconic Alberta artists like George Fox, Nickelback, Brett Kissel, and Joni Mitchell.Join Paul Brandt in this special episode of "Car Tunes" as he signs off, reminding listeners to keep an ear out for the next generation of Alberta's music talent and their stories. This episode is a heartwarming farewell to a series that has celebrated the power of music to connect us and enrich our cultural tapestry.About Paul:Paul Brandt is the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history.His 1996 debut RIAA-certified Gold album Calm Before the Storm went on to sell one million albums internationally, propelled by the #1 single and wedding classic “I Do”. Stateside, his #5 and #1 charting songs “My Heart Has A History”, and “I Do” were the first to chart by a male Canadian Country artist on the US Billboard Top 20 since 1976.Throughout his remarkable career, Paul has always focused on using his celebrity to help by shining a light on the lives of those less fortunate and has encouraged others to do the same. He has travelled extensively to developing countries around the world to raise awareness for various humanitarian aid organizations.His 12 career albums have spawned hit singles, multiple Album of the Year awards, gold, platinum, and multi-platinum performances. According to Nielsen BDS in 2020, of the Top 25 Canadian Country songs, 6 were released by Paul Brandt, and his song “My Heart Has a History” is the most-played Canadian Country song since the chart began. Paul is also the most-played Canadian Country Artist on Country Radio in history (Nielsen BDS). He has had 27 top-ten songs at Canadian Radio. His song “For You” (Brandt/Rosen) was selected to promote the 2002 major motion picture We Were Soldiers, and was performed by Dave Matthews and Johnny Cash. In 2015, the Canadian Independent Music Association celebrated Paul's reaching “Road Gold Status” as a top headliner and major box office draw in Canada, and his EP “Frontier” was nominated for Album of the Year at The 2016 Juno Awards. The hit single “I'm An Open Road” from that collection is certified Gold.In 2017, Paul Brandt was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame & Western Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.His 2019 Canadian “The Journey Tour” featured his most recent radio singles “All About Her” (Top 10 Canadian Country Radio) and “Bittersweet” (featuring Lindsay Ell) continue to speak to Brandt's enduring impact and influence on country music audiences and industry as he played arenas across Canada. During the 2019 Canadian Country Music Awards, Paul was honoured with the Slaight Music Humanitarian of the Year Award for his accomplishments with his “Not In My City” (www.notinmycity.ca) movement, which seeks to end human trafficking with a focus on preventing childhood sexual exploitation. Recognizing his dedication to ending human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, in November 2019, Elder Leonard Bastien honoured Paul with a Blackfoot name: Buffalo Bull Shield.  Over 2020-2022, Paul has been honoured to chair the Government of Alberta's Human Trafficking Task Force, another first for a Country Musician in Canada.As a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee award and numerous other national and regional humanitarian nods, Paul is committed to serving those in need through various charitable endeavours including his Buckspring Foundation. A proud champion of The Great Trail, Paul is dedicated to creating and supporting spaces for respectful discussion and fostering meaningful community through his artistic platform.Paul always strives to surprise and delight with his art and prefers to take the road less travelled. With a passion for story and community, Paul enjoys using his celebrity platform to engage and connect with people in a deep and meaningful way.When he's not creating what he calls “stuff the world needs”, he has been known to take on projects to help others do the same. He served as Mount Royal University's “Storyteller in Residence” at the Bissett School of Business, where he worked with students to create business and social enterprise projects utilizing the Paul Brandt Brand. In 2019, Paul began working with students at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), sharing his celebrity platform and inviting students to join him on his next creative project.  He is currently writing and working on a new music project.Paul lives with his wife Liz and their two children on The Buckspring Ranch in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

We have another fast-moving, free-for-all Open Conversation with the Veterans Breakfast Club. This is National Nurses Week, in honor of Florence Nightengale's birthday on May 12, so we discuss military nursing and ask our nurses about their service. We also ask veterans who were treated--and perhaps lives were saved--by nurses in battle zones around the world.    Nancy Smoyer asks what Vietnam War movies are the best and worthy of screening for a course on the war. We'll discuss the relative merits of Hamburger Hilll, Coming Home, We Were Soldiers, and The Ugly American.  Vietnam Marine veteran Ron Farina wonders what movies and books fed his generation's ideas of war before they headed off to Southeast Asia to liberate the land from Communism. Marilyn Pignataro from PALS Skyhope non-profit will tell us about her remarkable organization, which uses a network of planes and pilots to provide free medical and compassion flights for patients and veterans. Nadia Rupniak's father was a hero. But she never knew his story until after he was gone. She'll talk about Marcin Rupniak's service in World War II, which included the Polish  War Order of Virtuti Militari. The award is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran Bob Connor gives us an update to his long work identifying and recovering Vietnamese and American remains from the Vietnam War. He has news about a probably identification and US POW MIA remains, including a witness who saw the burial of a POW who died after a forced march. Bob works with the Vietnamese government and US Department of Defense Prisoner of War Accounting Agency to search for more than 1,200 US service members who are still missing from the Vietnam War. Thank you to our sponsors Tobacco Free Adagio Health and UPMC for Life

Welcome fellow adventurers! This week, the guys discuss how men of God are meant to have the courage to face what God has in store for our lives. The clips are from "The Wizard of Oz," and "We Were Soldiers."  Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content!

Welcome fellow adventurers! This week, the guys discuss Jesus and the I am statements from the book of John. The clips are from "Popeye The Sailor," "Ben Hur," and "We Were Soldiers."  Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content

Welcome fellow adventurers! The discussion about being at home with God, continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast. The clips are from "We Were Soldiers," "The Patriot," and "The Heart Of Man."  There's no advertising or commercials, just men of God, talking and getting to the truth of the matter. The conversation and Journey continues. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content!

On this episode of Our American Stories, Randall Wallace is the writer/director of films such as "Braveheart", "We Were Soldiers", "The Man in the Iron Mask", "Heaven is For Real", "Pearl Harbor", and "Secretariat"—movies rooted in courage, sacrifice, and faith. These traits which embody Randall's very heart were exemplified throughout his life through his father. Here's Randall to tell the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Randall Wallace is the writer/director of films such as Braveheart, We Were Soldiers, The Man in the Iron Mask, Heaven is For Real, Pearl Harbor, and Secretariat. Here he is to share a story about Penny Chenery, owner of the 1973 Triple Crown winner—a Thoroughbred named Secretariat. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Braveheart continues to capture the hearts of moviegoers around the world. The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning five. Writer/director (Braveheart, We Were Soldiers, The Man in the Iron Mask, Heaven is For Real, Pearl Harbor, etc.) Randall Wallace shares the journey that led him to be be one of the most brave and courageous men in Hollywood. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Randall Wallace – Academy Award-nominated Screenwriter, film director, producer, songwriter, and New York Times Bestselling Author. Tune in to hear Randall share about his early work and what compelled him to begin screenwriting. Listen as he shares some powerful advice, offers a hint about the project he and Mel Gibson are currently developing, and learn about The Braveheart of Creativity – the Live Show he's now performing in theaters across the nation.  Films and TV series Randall has written, directed, and/or produced:  Braveheart (writer) The Man in the Iron Mask (writer, director, producer) Pearl Harbor (writer, executive producer) We Were Soldiers (writer, director, producer) Secretariat (writer) Heaven is for Real (writer, director) Hunter (writer) Starman (writer) Stingray (writer) J.J. Starbuck (writer, producer) Sonny Spoon (writer, executive producer) Unsub (writer) Broken Badges (writer, executive producer) Dark Angel (story writer) Point of Honor (writer, director, executive producer) Connect with Randall Online:  Website: https://www.wallaceentertainment.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randallwallace/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/Randall_Wallace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbE8B3GfbvEGWc5keNkEVsQ If you have questions or comments for THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at: Email: TheProfessionalNoticer@AndyAndrews.com Facebook: Facebook.com/AndyAndrews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyandrews1/  YouTube: YouTube.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor Twitter: Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram: Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor  

Rob and Terry discuss an addictive home design app, fantasy football, and do a Retro Review of the Vietnam War movie: We Were Soldiers. Their Mount Rushmore this week is Favorite Mel Gibson roles.

Randall Wallace is the Oscar®-nominated creative force behind the epic storytelling of such critical and box-office hits as BRAVEHEART, WE WERE SOLDIERS, PEARL HARBOR, SECRETARIAT, and HEAVEN IS FOR REAL. Along with his work in film, Randall is the author of nine books, including five original novels, three novel versions of the screenplays of his films, and his first work of non-fiction, LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE.

Randall Wallace spent years writing the screenplays he thought Hollywood wanted, only to see them go nowhere. With his back against the wall, he decided to take one final attempt, focusing on the story he wanted to tell. That script, Braveheart, found its way into the hands of Mel Gibson—and the rest is history. From there, Randall went on to write and direct The Man in the Iron Mask, We Were Soldiers, Pearl Harbor, and Disney's Secretariat. In this conversation, Randall explains how a chance encounter in Scotland led him to the story of William Wallace, how pressure fuels creativity, and what it's like to push all your chips in. Randall is a creative and aggressive man who will inspire you to keep moving. 

On November 14, 1965, the US Army had its first major battle against North Vietnamese regular troops in the Ia Drang valley near the Cambodian boarder. The first two days or the three day battle was depicted in the 2002 Mel Gibson movie We Were Soldiers. It wasn't until the movie came out that I learned that I had spent the last decade living around the corner from one of the heroes of that day. He had to wait 35 years, but eventually Pilot Ed Freeman, a veteran of three wars, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroics that day.Today's Ghost of Arlington is Army Major Ed W. "Too Tall" Freeman, who is acutally enterred at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Section 12-J-155.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/ 

In a special interview at the Ameritocracy studio in LA, Troy Edgar sits down with Vietnam veteran and Emmy Award winner Ronnie Guyer as he recounts his time at the Battle of Ia Drang Valley serving under the legendary Army Lt. Col. Hal Moore as immortalized in the movie “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson. Ronnie also reflects on the significance of receiving one of the military's prestigious medals of merit, the Purple Heart.  A few days after this recording Fort Benning was renamed to Fort Moore to honor Army Lt. Col Hal Moore and his wife Julia for their dedication to Soldiers and their families.  The late Army Lt. Col. Moore penned his account of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in the book "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young."  Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

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Made famous in the film We Were Soldiers, the Battle of Ia Drang was the first major conventional battle between regular North Vietnamese forces and the United States military. Drawing from numerous first-person accounts, the Battle of Ia Drang is recounted with vivid detail in this episode. It’s a battle which directly changed the tactics… Continue reading The Battle of Ia Drang /// 78

The Battle of Ia Drang was the first conventional conflict between American forces and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. For days the two sides met at the foot of the Chu Pong Massif – giving and receiving death, pain, and disfigurement. It’s a battle made famous in the film We Were Soldiers. It’s… Continue reading We Were Soldiers: The Battle of Ia Drang /// 77

Guest: Mike Thornberry and Preston Panetti   Non-exhaustive list of great movies that men should watch…and why:   The Chosen - incredible visual display on the life of Jesus - you can watch this on their app, on other streaming services, or even in the theater (Season 3, episodes 1 and 2 were released in theaters).   The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Ben Stiller's serious, powerful, movie that challenges you to get out of your mundane comfort zone and get out and live life! Great line in this movie is, “Beautiful things don't ask for attention.”   The Last Samurai - Tom Cruise learns about something greater than himself, a life of service to a higher calling - great line from this movie, “There's life in every breath.”   Top Gun: Maverick - Tom Cruise goes from being the young, arrogant pilot to the older, wiser instructor/teacher in the second movie - great movie for all teachers - a student won't be greater than their teacher (Matt. 10:24 or Luke 6:40).   The Ultimate Gift - Jim Stovall's incredible book put on the big screen - story of a young, prideful man who has to learn some valuable life lessons.   We Were Soldiers - adaptation from the book We Were Soldiers Once…and Young by Harold Moore. Mel Gibson stars in the movie, great lessons about leadership and sacrifice.   Here Comes the Boom - actor Kevin James is a high school science teacher who is willing to fight for something he believes in! Other movies that have a similar lesson are Gladiator and Braveheart!   The Rookie - Dennis Quaid gets a second chance to make the MLB, shows the power and influence of a father in the life and dreams of his children. Another baseball movie that has this same essence is Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner.   Remember the Titans - great movie about the influence of good leadership and how men are willing to follow a man willing to lead well.   Facing the Giants - great movie about the power of God to call men to a higher standard in life and about the significance of trusting God especially when it seems that all hope is lost! Other great Kendrick Brothers movies: Flywheel (their first one), Courageous, War Room, Fireproof, Show Me the Father…good movies!   The Lord of the Rings - epic movie series based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien - excellent story of the battle between good and evil.   The Hobbit - another movie adaptation based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. Great message about the power of little things done in love for another.   The Princess Bride - this movie is apparently very different from the book (I've only seen the movie and heard the book was dark and not as good).   Les Mis - great story of redemption and the power of forgiveness.   The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - some gold nuggets of wisdom in there! It takes true strength to ask for help.   The Incredibles - don't hide your true identity as a child of God - the world needs men and women to fight against the darkness!   Aladdin - his third wish is selfless…and you reap what you sow - great lessons.   Saving Private Ryan - incredible movie about the sacrifice made for others - is your life worth the sacrifice that was made for you?!   The Pursuit of Happyness - great story of personal sacrifice and the influence of a father in the life of his children!   The Upside - Kevin Hart's serious life movie - funny yet profound!   Last Train from Gun Hill - the importance of raising your boys well.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

Links from the show:* Buy Mike's books* Connect with Mike* Rate the showAbout my guest:Mike Guardia is an internationally-recognized author and military historian. A veteran of the United States Army, he served six years on active duty (2008-2014) as an Armor Officer. He is the author of the widely-acclaimed Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always, the first-ever biography chronicling the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson.He has twice been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award and was named “Author of the Year” in 2021 by the Military Writers Society of America.As a speaker, he hosts the lecture series “Hal Moore: Lessons in Leadership,” which is available for presentation at schools, businesses, and civic organizations worldwide.Mike Guardia has given presentations at the US Special Operations Command, the International Spy Museum, and the George Bush (41) Presidential Library. His work has been reviewed in the Washington Times; Military Review; Vietnam Magazine; The Cannata Report; DefenceWeb South Africa; and Soldier Magazine UK.His media appearances include: Good Morning Texas; Inside Track; The Rod Arquette Show; Barracks Talk; Frontlines of Freedom; and Military Network Radio.He holds a BA and MA in American History from the University of Houston. He currently lives in Minnesota. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are desperately trying to just make it through the damn night and get back home to our families. We're talking about the Randall Wallace film from 2002, We Were Soldiers.What a mess of a confrontation. I think it's safe to say that no one really came out ahead in the Vietnam War. I also think it's probably safe to say that no one's coming out ahead in any war.Call me a romantic idealist, I don't care. War sucks and I'd prefer it if there was never another one ever again. The grotesque loss of life isn't worth it.Need some evidence to back up my point? Give this movie a watch. Make it through to the end. Watch people get torn apart by bullets and melted by napalm. Watch all of that terrible shit. No thank you.I'll call this film effective, at the very least. I don't think anyone's going to walk away from it thinking, Yeah, we should definitely have more of those. Ugh. Excuse me, I'm going to go watch some ‘90s cartoons now. Those are much nicer.(Recorded on October 14, 2022)Links to Stuff We MentionedWe Were Soldiers - The Movie Database (TMDB)Vietnam War - WikipediaIndependence Day (1996) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Greg Kinnear — The Movie Database (TMDB)Clark Gregg — The Movie Database (TMDB)Sean Bean — The Movie Database (TMDB)Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Hotel Rwanda (2004) — The Movie Database (TMDB)George Armstrong Custer - WikipediaSam Elliott — The Movie Database (TMDB)Kathy Bates — The Movie Database (TMDB)Man of Steel (2013) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Barry Pepper — The Movie Database (TMDB)25th Hour | More Movies Please! - BuzzsproutSchindler's List (1993) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Vietnam Veterans Memorial - WikipediaBasil L. Plumley - WikipediaJon Hamm — The Movie Database (TMDB)Joseph L. Galloway - WikipediaJohn Krasinski — The Movie Database (TMDB)Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Our Instagram profile!Our Twitter profile!

By Any Means Necessary is how these men live their lives daily. The word "BRIGAND" is defined in the dictionary as a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains, and it is known by many within special operations as something associated with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Brothers Dylan and Connor Curtis are former U.S. Army Rangers from 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment who founded Brigands Co. and was later joined by RJ Casey, a U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret), Ranger, and USAF Pararescueman. Between the three of them, they have countless combat deployments to Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia, and Syria. In this episode, we sit down with Dylan and RJ to not only discuss their incredible careers in the the Army and Air Force within special operations, we get into what this company does as consultants to a wide array of areas, including medical support, personal recovery, training, film and television script consultation, military advisors, stunts, writers, and rescue safety coordinators on set. RJ Casey has worked on multiple films, including the very popular Amazon Prime original, "Jack Ryan", the movie "Dunkirk", "The Dark Night Rises", "Inception", "Terminator Salvation", and "We Were Soldiers" to name a few. Brigands Co. was founded as an outlet for a continued pursuit of excellence, and a way to use their experience across a range of industries. They live “service before self” and their motto is “by any means necessary”. _______________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #Brigands #rangers #USAFPJ #greenberet #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Mentors4mil Shop: https://www.youtube.com/c/MentorsforMilitary/store Guest Links: https://www.brigands.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8177317/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigandsco

On this episode, Andrew interviews Braveheart writer and Academy Award nominee Randall Wallace! Hear about the trip to Scotland that introduced Randall to the story of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace. Discover how Randall learned to be a master storyteller and go on to write and direct several box office hit movies, including We Were Soldiers, Pearl Harbor, and Secretariat. Randall also reveals how to unleash your inner warrior, teacher, and outlaw to live the Braveheart life yourself. Along the way, enjoy rousing music from Cameron Ash and Elaine Meyer. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

My brother joins me to discuss this famous World War One novel by Erich Maria Remarque which was adapted yet again in 2022. Is this new version the best adaptation yet? We follow a young German soldier as he experiences the horrors of war in this vivid and graphic coming of age story. We Were Soldiers book vs movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjJUixeb04&t=514s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins

   November 21, 2022 - If you could ride along in a Humvee with one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last half century, what would you hope to learn? In this episode, our time machine welcomes back internationally acclaimed military historian and U.S. Army veteran Mike Guardia. We last caught up with Mike to discuss his book, Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm. Mike returns to discuss his acclaimed biography of Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, titled, Hal Moore: A Soldier Once...and Always. Mike Guardia served six years on active duty as an Armor Officer and got to know his subject, whose leadership you may recall from the Mel Gibson's portrayal in the film We Were Soldiers. Visit our guest at MikeGuardia.com, or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell have a familiar guest, Chris Broughton, in studio this episode. Matt gets Chet fired up over women's sports focusing on politics instead of sports. Chet talks about how liberals require 100% adoption of 100% of their political issues, infanticide, sex changes for kids, etc. Chet felt blindsided since Matt said he wanted to talk about soccer. The guys then talk about the top 3 Vietnam Movies in honor of Veterans Day. Chet closes the episode out with a good word about the company you keep. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Matt and the NWSL. Matt was becoming a fan of the NWSL until they stopped focusing on the game of soccer and started focusing on political issues with a liberal slant. Just play the game! Top 3 Vietnam War Movies: Platoon, First Blood, Full Metal Jacket, Uncommon Valor, Missing In Action, Good Morning Vietnam, World's Greatest Beer Run, We Were Soldiers, A Good Word from Chet: 1 Corinthians 13: Bad company corrupts. Women's soccer, kansas city current, professional soccer, liberals, conservatives, Chuck Norris, fans, Britany Griner, WNBA, Lady Techsters, Nancy Pelosi, millionaires in congress, womens sports, Marine Corps, Veterans, politics, wealthy politicians, social issues in sports, Oliver Stone, competition, fans, volleyball, high school sports, only fans, Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We join the cavalry this week as they trade in their horses for choppers in Randall Wallace's 2002 epic Vietnam war movie, We Were Soldiers.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScuttlebuttMovieReviewsInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/scuttlebuttreviews/?hl=enYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbgZzUyQc--6MUwA_CtFvQPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/Scuttlebuttpodcast

In an interview conducted two years before his death in 2021, war correspondent Joe Galloway talks about the pivotal event that led him to a life in journalism, covering the Kansas murder case immortalized by Truman Capote, the landmark Vietnam War battle that profoundly marked him, producing the best-selling book that was adapted into the Mel Gibson movie WE WERE SOLDIERS, and the surreal night he spent on the same battlefield 28 years later.

This film has been requested many times; usually by our Aussie and Kiwi listeners, and occasionally by people who think our podcast is entirely dedicated to this one film from 2019. Well-known down under, but not as much in the rest of the world, this is the story of one of the most famous battles Anzac troops fought in the Vietnam War. They were outnumbered between 10 and 20-to-1, and had it not been for their tactical decision-making, the fight could have had a very different outcome. We've done films “based on true events” (and people) many times before; how does this one compare to We Were Soldiers or The Outpost? Did they do justice to the real soldiers who fought in this battle? Join us on Danger Close: A War Film Podcast, and find out! Next Episode: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments! Our website: www.dangerclosepod.com Join our Facebook group at: Danger Close - Podcast Discussion Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442264899493646/) If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! If you would like to support the show and get extra episodes where we discuss sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy war movies, join our Patreon for only $4 a month at: www.dangerclosepod.com/support warmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #ANZAC #Vietnam

Randall Wallace is a screenwriter, director, producer, and songwriter who came to prominence by writing the screenplay for the historical film Braveheart, starring Mel Gibson. Braveheart was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won 5, making it one of the most Oscar nominated films of all time. Shortly after, he wrote the screenplay for the Jerry Bruckheimer blockbuster, Pearl Harbor, directed by Michael Bay. Randall has since directed films such as The Man in the Iron Mask, We Were Soldiers, Secretariat and Heaven Is for Real. His films have earned over $1 billion dollars at the box office. Wallace graduated from Duke University and put himself through a year of divinity school by teaching karate. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, he has authored nine books, is the founder of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity, and is the father of three sons. wallaceentertainment.com

Focusing on Independence Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia. This show honors the sacrifices soldiers have made for freedom in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, World Wars 1 & II, Korean and Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and more. Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest book is, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” This book features a collection of eighteen true stories from veterans who served on the frontlines in World War II...on land, on sea, and in the air. More: https://mikeguardia.com/ Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Featured music on this show is “Colors of the USA" by Doreen Taylor - https://www.doreentaylormusic.com/

This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm joined by TWoRP Elite Patron Trevor of the Theater of War Podcast for his Patreon Pick as we discuss 2002's We Were Soldiers and 2019's VFW. [00:00] INTRO [02:05] The Good, the Bad, and the Odd Promo [02:48] RANDOM CONVERSATION [35:50] We Were Soldiers (2002) [01:35:16] VFW (2019) [02:28:00] FEEDBACK El Goro talks Bronson on The Jacked Up Review Show [02:38:30] ENDING MUSIC: Sgt. MacKenzie by Joseph Kilna MacKenzie Buy We Were Soldiers (2002) Buy VFW (2019) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com

Welcome back to another episode of Reel Stories From The Aisles, our bite-sized, unedited series of personal stories connected with movies that impacted our lives. On this special Memorial Day episode, Roman discusses the importance of the movie We Were Soldiers and the impact on him about the real meaning of Memorial Day.  

While not a true "Happy Hour" episode, we still sit down after watching Attack of the Clones for a rare pallet cleansing war film. 2002's Vietnam War film, "We Were Soldiers" is a great addition to the war film pantheon, and one we enjoy discussing here. along with 4 new beers to enjoy.Thank you for listening and for your support! Find us on Twitter @years_beers or head to 20years4beers.com for more information.

   March 21, 2022 - Who were the young American pilots who launched their fighter jets into the wild blue yonder during the first Gulf Wear, aiming to pry tiny Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's fist? In this episode, we'll travel back to January 17, 1991, as Desert Shield transforms into Desert Storm high in the skies over Iraq. Once there, we'll meet those American airmen -- and the teams on the ground that kept their F-15C's flying against Soviet MiG-29 Fulcrums -- with internationally acclaimed military historian and U.S. Army veteran Mike Guardia who brings us Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm. Mike Guardia served six years on active duty as an Armor Officer and is widely praised for his acclaimed biography Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always, chronicling the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose leadership you may recall from the Mel Gibson's portrayal in the film We Were Soldiers. Mike has been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award not once but twice. In 2021, he was named Author of the Year by the Military Writers Society of America. Visit our guest at MikeGuardia.com, or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Randall Wallace, graduate of Duke University, is an American NYT bestselling author of seven novels, as well as a screenwriter (TV and film), director, producer, songwriter, holder of a black belt in karate, and founder of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity. He is perhaps best known for writing the historical drama Braveheart (1995), which earned him a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay and an Academy Award nomination in the same category, but has since directed The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), We Were Soldiers (2002), Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014). Mr. Wallace also penned the lyrics to the acclaimed hymn Mansions of the Lord (music by Nick Glennie-Smith), featured in the soundtrack of When We Were Soldiers and performed as the recessional for President Ronald Reagan's funeral. Mr. Wallace and I discussed the power of art, music and story, his unlikely stint writing songs for an animal band, the profound influence of Biblical stories on his work and thought, the experience of depression, the necessity and significance of sacrifice, the general development of his career as a successful Hollywood writer and director, and his upcoming action movie about the Pope. This episode was recorded on March 9th, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices