Longest War Podcast (Ep09) – Matt Zeller

Matt Zeller | No One Left Behind (part 1) On episode 9 of Longest War: The Post 9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with Matt Zeller, former army officer, combat veteran of Afghanistan, and founder of No One Left Behind–helping Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters resettle safely in the United States.     Those who served …

Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast – Episode 35

Florent Plana | World War II Veterans Memories  On Episode 35 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with French historian Florent Plana as he travels the US recording the stories of WWII veterans.     After finishing graduate school, French historian Florent Plana knew he wanted to do something different for awhile—something personally …

Longest War Podcast (Ep08) – Ben Stahl

Ben Stahl | US Navy  On episode 8 of Longest War: The Post 9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Navy veteran Ben Stahl about the rigors of bootcamp, navy traditions, sailors who can’t swim, Nicholas Cage, sh*tty tattoos, and serving aboard the USS Gladiator (MCM 11).     Those who served since the attacks …

Argot: Audio Short Story Collection – Episode 20

We Were Human Beings | Robert Rose On this episode of <em>Argot: Audio Short Stories from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Collection</em>, WWII veteran Robert Rose of Rochester, Pennsylvania shares a story about the cold during the Battle of the Bulge. During WWII, Robert J. Rose of New Brighton, Pa served as a cannoneer …

Longest War Podcast (Ep07) – Sohrab

Sohrab | Afghan Interpreter (part 2) On episode 7 of Longest War: The Post 9/11 Veterans Podcast, we finish our conversation with Afghan interpreter, Sohrab, and talk about serving with US special forces during the Global War on Terror, the current state of Afghanistan, respect for veterans, and staying in America.   Listen to part 1 (episode …

Argot: Audio Short Story Collection – Episode 19

My Dad | Alex Sopka   On this episode of <em>Argot: Audio Short Stories from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Collection</em>, WWII veteran Alex Sopka of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania shares a story about his Russian immigrant father, who was wounded by poison gas during WWI.</p> <img width=”763″ height=”773″ src=”https://thesocialvoiceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alex-Sopka-My-Dad_cover-art.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” sizes=”100vw” /> <p>Alex Sopka …

Longest War Podcast (Ep06) – Sohrab

Sohrab | Afghan Interpreter (part 1) On episode 6 of Longest War, the podcast of VBC’s Post-9/11 Veterans Storytelling Project, we have an in-depth conversation with Afghan interpreter, Sohrab, about his experiences serving with US special forces during the Global War on Terror, coming to America, and finding brotherhood and acceptance among American veterans. Listen to …