Combat Story
AJ PasciutiCombat Story is a podcast built on honest conversations with the men and women who lived it. These are not scripted interviews or highlight reels. They are real accounts from veterans across generations, including infantry, special operations, pilots, JTACs, and more, sharing what it was like to operate in high-stakes environments where decisions carried real consequences. Each conversation explor... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 226 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial SciencesHistory | |||
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Before the Iraq War officially began, a different fight was already underway.
U.S. Army Special Forces teams were operating in Northern Iraq, linking up with Kurdish fighters and preparing to open a second front against Saddam Hussein. What they bu... more
What does it feel like to make a decision that saves your teammates… but stays with you forever?
In this episode of Combat Story, AJ sits down with Jeremy Rebmann, former FBI Special Agent, SWAT sniper, and author of Send Me, for a raw conversation... more
Former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper Alexander Lemons joins AJ to talk about Iraq, the confusion and chaos of the initial invasion, and the hidden damage war leaves behind.
A Bronze Star recipient and co-author of War Body: A Marine Sniper and the Hidde... more
A downed U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan. Forty-five knot crosswinds. No power margin.
In this episode of Combat Story, AJ Pasciuti sits down with Isaac G. Lee, a retired U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 heavy lift pilot with seven deployments and multiple c... more
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- Saturday afternoon weekly listen
I enjoy the episodes and the regular releases every Saturday. I have been a weekly listener since the summer of 2023. Recently it seems like the episodes are edited to remove the conversation between Ryan/AJ and the interviewee. Bring back the longer episodes with more conversation. Also, the recent addition of sound bites are not value added. The content alone from these combat warriors is more than enough for the listener.
Keep it going! I’m just trying to share some feedback.
Apple Podcasts5BrianD.03
United States5 months ago - Thank you Ryan
What an amazing show you have built. You have done a great job over the years and we appreciate it. Good luck with your future endeavors. AJ will definitely kill it. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5high pressure distributorUnited States7 months ago - Background music
I’ve always really enjoyed this podcast but absolutely don’t like the recent addition of background music. Just let them tell their story.
Apple Podcasts5the real GnageyUnited States7 months ago - Always a great listen!
I rarely sit still long enough to watch an episode, but I look forward to each podcast to listen while I am going about my day. I have recommended the show to a number of my fellow Vets. These are some great stories and you are doing important work in getting them recorded. Great job, Ryan! 7-29-23 Great interview with the Chaplain! Really interesting career path and food for thought. Well done, again! 11-05-23: Wow! I was listening for awhile but I just knew that I needed to sit down long enoug... more
Apple Podcasts5AwayagainUnited States8 months ago - 1-36 Episode
Great interview! There has been very few interviews about CA/Psyop Teams during GWOT or other periods. It was interesting to listen to a first hand account on how force multipliers contributed to the war effort. As a retired USMC CA/Psyop member who was there in Ramadi in that exact timeframe, I sincerely thank Will Bardenwerper for sharing his experience as a CA Officer and remembering our fallen Warriors .
SEMPER FI!
Apple Podcasts5Godfather RockUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #183 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Belgium/History |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Japan/History |
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Conversations center on extraordinary military experiences, leadership under pressure, and the personal toll of combat across air, land, and special operations contexts. Episodes spotlight long-range planning, high-stakes missions, camaraderie, and the transition to civilian life, often weaving in themes of mentorship, resilience, and the human side of fierce careers. Noteworthy are deep dives into Fallujah, Desert Storm, Mosul, and humanitarian missions, as well as stories that blend tactical insight with personal growth and purpose beyond service.
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Combat Story launched 5 years ago and published 226 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Combat Story include:
1. Mark Grdovic
2. Jeremy Rebmann
3. Alexander Lemons
4. Isaac Lee
5. Randall Parks
6. Matt Cavanaugh
7. Todd Opalski
8. Elliot Ackerman
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