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Echoes of the Vietnam War

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Vietnam War
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
PTSD
Macv-Sog
Agent Orange
Military Service
Saigon
Dustoff
Navy Seals
The Wall That Heals
Air America
Cambodia
Trauma and Healing
Operation Babylift
Helicopter Evacuations
Air Cavalry Division
MIA Accounting Process
Missing In Action
Khmer Rouge

Even after 50 years, the impact of the Vietnam War echoes across generations. Hear the stories of service and sacrifice from people who are affected — veterans, their families, and others who add perspective to those experiences. Brought to you by the nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C.

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In the 1960s, America was fighting two wars at once: one in Vietnam and another at home over civil rights.

Acclaimed journalist and author Wil Haygood grew up watching both unfold. Young men from his Columbus, Ohio, neighborhood disappeared into the... more

For five days, nine Americans waited inside a house in Huế for a rescue that never came.

Then the enemy came through the door.

In the second and final part of Taking Requests, Taking Fire, John Bagwell’s story moves from siege to survival as the po... more

Before Vietnam became a fight for survival, John Bagwell had what he considered one of the best jobs in the Army: playing music on the radio.

Bagwell was a disc jockey with the Armed Forces Vietnam Network, broadcasting for the First Cavalry Divisio... more

Sixty-five years ago today, a test aircraft sprayed herbicide over Bien Hoa province. The operation that grew from that test lasted a decade and dumped roughly 20 million gallons of herbicide on South Vietnam. In this episode we’ll explore how Operat... more

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George Forrest
Lieutenant, One of the few Black officers in his unit, featured for battlefield leadership
U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division
Episode: The War Within a War (Part 1)
Dottie Harris
Nurse, served as a hospital corpsman and nurse during Vietnam
U.S. Army/Navy
Episode: The War Within a War (Part 1)
Wil Haygood
Journalist and author of The War Within a War
The Washington Post (historically) / Author
Episode: The War Within a War (Part 1)
Courtney Niles
NBC engineer who joined the group in Way during the siege
NBC
Episode: Taking Requests, Taking Fire (Part 2)
John Bagwell
Army Specialist, AFVN radio DJ in Vietnam, known as “The Scrawny Thing”
First Cavalry Division, AFVN
Episode: Taking Requests, Taking Fire (Part 1)
Will Haygood
Author of The War Within a War; commentator on Agent Orange and its history
Author
Episode: The Time Bomb
Job Gonzalez
Veteran (Tunnel Rat)
None specified
Episode: The Plastic Range
Jim Wytko
Vietnam veteran and interviewee sharing firsthand accounts from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment
U.S. Army, 3rd/12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Episode: The Long Night
Mark Coonrad
Keeper of the unit memory; leads gravesite explorations
Braves of the 3rd of the 12th Infantry
Episode: The Void

Host

Michael Crone
Host of the series; guides interviews and storytelling around veterans and memory work.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 309 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    I originally discovered this podcast while searching for information about the Tunnel Rats. The two-part episodes were so interesting and so well produced that I listened to another, and then another. Before I knew it, I was hooked and had listened to every episode. I keep coming back for the fascinating stories and the history.

    As a side note, the production quality of this podcast is terrific. From the music and theme song to the short breaks between segments, everything is done exceptionally... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arengraph
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Multiple unexpected human perspectives on the war. Respectful, engaging, thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HAL2049
    United States7 months ago
  • Lurps

    Love the podcast

    Please can we have many a 3 part episode about Lurps

    Long range reconnaissance units in Vietnam during the war

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colou1%7
    Australia8 months ago
  • Superb, thoughtful content

    As the proud son of a Vietnam veteran, I have found this podcast very informative and enlightening. It has helped me form a clearer context of the period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie One One
    United States8 months ago
  • Best Podcast about Vietnam vets and war

    As a Vietnam veteran, I have been listening to this podcast since the first one in 2021. Michael Croan is not only an exceptional interviewer but digs deep to research a wide range of appropriate topics. Listen to any episode and you will be hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rbb01
    United States9 months ago

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Many comment on production quality and host's compassionate interviewing.
Fans value the mix of personal testimony and memorial advocacy.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, respectful handling of veterans' stories.

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#200
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Feeding the "Big Red One"
Q: Did you ever have any idea what had happened to them out there?
For the most part, no. These guys didn't want to talk about it when they came back from missions.
Feeding the "Big Red One"
Q: How prepared are you for feeding large numbers of guys on day one?
I didn't even know what a field range looked like. I was out there just following the guys in front of me without any training.
The Stories We Tell
Q: Was it difficult for you to come to a place where you felt comfortable taking that on, PTSD specifically?
It was a commitment to truth-telling, asserting that PTSD is real, but suggesting it might be overdiagnosed.
Standing in Their Blood
Q: What did you find in your research and was it surprising to you?
Sarah found that women who reported their sexual assault faced severe retaliation and it hurt them more than the assault itself, a situation that still persists in recent military service.
Born From War
Q: What is the most important thing that you think they don't know about the War on Terror?
The legacy of the Vietnam War has significantly influenced policymakers in military and civilian sectors in every foreign policy decision post-Vietnam.

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Across episodes, the show centers on veteran experiences, memorial culture, and the broader social impact of the Vietnam War. It blends personal testimonies from veterans and family members with scholarly context and advocacy work surrounding The Wall and related memorial efforts. Notable throughlines include healing after trauma, the long arc of recognition and benefits for veterans, and the evolving public memory of women and minority service members. A distinctive thread is the collaboration with The Wall's legacy through traveling exhibits and memory projects, making it a strong fit for listeners who want human-centered history, memory work, and veteran advocacy presented with respect and thoughtful inquiry.

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Recent guests on Echoes of the Vietnam War include:

1. George Forrest
2. Dottie Harris
3. Wil Haygood
4. Courtney Niles
5. John Bagwell
6. Will Haygood
7. Job Gonzalez
8. Jim Wytko

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