Silent Night | A Christmas Vigil On this episode of Argot: Audio Short Stories from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative Collection, we visit with members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862 as they hold their annual overnight Christmas Vigil in remembrance of those from Beaver County killed during the Vietnam War. …
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Charlie Frank: We’ll Say You a Prayer <img width=”950″ height=”950″ src=”https://thesocialvoiceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/COVER-ART-CHARLIE-FRANK-1024×1024.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” sizes=”100vw” /> On this episode of Argot: Audio Short Stories from the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative Collection, WWII veteran Charlie Frank of Rochester, Pennsylvania shares a story about witnessing the fatal wounding of his assistant squad leader. Charlie Frank, …
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Frank Chan | Talent on the Bench On episode 4 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with legendary Beaver Falls basketball coach Frank Chan about great sports moments and teams of his career, giving kids the chance to get off the bench and into the game, and why words of encouragement matter …
Joe Walton | Close to Home On episode 3 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with legendary football coach Joe Walton about growing up in Beaver Falls, playing and coaching in the NFL, starting RMU’s football program, and why it’s important for young athletes to experience activities outside of sports. The Magical Coach …
Teresa Funke Historical Fiction ABOUT THIS EPISODE On Episode 39 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with author Teresa Funke about historical fiction, oral history, the art of conversation, and why it matters more than ever to preserve the stories of the WWII generation. Teresa Funke is an award-winning author of …
George “Tookie” James | The Tiger in Me On episode 2 of The Magical Coach Podcast, we talk with Judge George “Tookie” James about growing up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the importance of education and religion, and the wonderful life lessons he learned from athletic coaches. The Magical Coach Podcast is hosted by the …
Bob Dvorchak | Drive On On Episode 38 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with Bob Dvorchak, legendary Pittsburgh sports writer, national journalist, war correspondent, and author of Drive On: The Uncensored War of Bedouin Bob and the All-Americans. Bob Dvorchak is an award-winning author and journalist, whose career spans more than …
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Eric Rood | Veteran Aviator Oral Histories On Episode 37 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk about recording veterans oral histories in the world of aviation with Eric Rood of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Timeless Voices of Aviation project. Eric Rood of Columbus, Ohio has been capturing, preserving, and sharing veterans’ stories …
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