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 | 239 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryScienceSocial Sciences | |||
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"Afghanistan is like the puzzle of puzzles." Army intelligence officer John Garvin spent a deployment in Kandahar unable to explain why the fighting was so bad. Years later, he started solving it on Google Earth, and he brought that map to Combat Sto... more
Graham Paul Roberts was 15 meters from a building in Syria when a man leaned around the corner. They saw each other and froze. The man stepped back, came out again, and raised his weapon. Graham fired first. Later, in a wood by the Menai Strait, whil... more
On December 13, 2003, a battalion commander's six-month intelligence hunt ended in a spider hole outside Tikrit, and the man hiding in it was Saddam Hussein. Lieutenant Colonel Steve Russell, U.S. Army (Ret.), led that hunt, and he sat down with Comb... more
The Cold War was fought long before the first shots of Vietnam captured America's attention. By 1966, more than 400,000 U.S. troops were committed to the war, Marine Corps Captain James "Jim" Steele among them, on his first trip back to Vietnam since... more
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- The guests need better microphones
Great content and great guests. My biggest complaint is that the guest will often times use a cheap microphone and they sound like they are far away from the mic. It makes it harder to hear them and so I have to turn up the volume. When the host speaks, he is too loud because he’s using a great microphone.
Apple Podcasts3Sumsmitus
United States4 months ago - Truly exceptional
Been listening to this channel for a while now and love it. Being a British army veteran, having served 25 years and recently left, these interviews rest my soul. The questioning allows the guest to open up in a way other podcasts must envy. The best interview so far for me, was Ryan’s Dad. Heard a lot about his father and his Vietnam helicopter tour, as he’s often referenced, but the interview was something which needed to be heard and didn’t disappoint.
Keep the great work guys. 💪🏼
Apple Podcasts5Bash Bailey
United Kingdom6 months ago - Rapid Fire Comedy Tour
I listen to Combat Story regularly and this was one of the most engaging episodes I have yet to listen to. Keep up the great work and convey my best wishes to Michael.
Apple Podcasts5Rocklike1United States6 months ago - Change title to “The life and times of a soldier who was also involved in combat”
Once the narration and dialogue arrives at an actual “Combat Story” it is a great podcast. But in the interval there is banter that should be left on the cutting room floor instead of being included in the podcast. It is fine that the narrator has connections with so many guests, but we really don’t need to hear about it. Many times the podcast is 3/4 finished before real combat is actually described.
Apple Podcasts2M.P. BarryUnited States7 months ago - 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.03United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #192 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  South Korea/History |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  South Africa/History |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  India/History |
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A long-running interview series focused on first-hand military experiences, leadership under pressure, and the long-term effects of combat. Episodes feature veterans from infantry, special operations, aviation, and law enforcement, plus authors and journalists who explore resilience, reintegration, and the human costs of war. The format tends toward deep, unscripted conversation with rich battle-tested context, often pairing tactical recall with personal growth and post-service ventures. Notable strengths include candid storytelling, leadership takeaways, and a strong emphasis on preserving veterans' memories for broader audiences. Potential listeners include military history buffs, VR/PR teams evaluating guest fit, and sponsors seeking aut... more
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Recent guests on Combat Story include:
1. John Garvin
2. Graham Paul Roberts
3. Steve Russell
4. Andrew Sullivan
5. Timothy Colomer
6. Alexander Lemons
7. Peter Moore
8. Frank Hancock
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