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Heroes Behind Headlines

Heroes Behind Headlines
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National Defense University
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Heroes Behind the Headlines: a new podcast featuring an explosive new story every episode. First-hand accounts of adventures and events which have shaped our world . The real stories behind the headlines you know, told by the heroes you don’t. Hosted by NYT and international bestselling author Ralph Pezzullo.

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Early in the morning of October 23, 1983 two truck bombs were detonated at buildings in Beirut Lebanon housing members of the US and French Multinational Force in Lebanon – a military peace mission in the eight-year-old Lebanese civil war. The attack... more

Writer and editor Sarah McCarthy set out to write a book about her friend of 15 years and Jeffrey Epstein survivor Juliette Bryant. She reveals details about how Epstein and his powerful friends lured girls and young women into his network and the te... more

In 1942, on the heels of the Pearl Harbor attack as the US entered the war, Canada and the U.S. agreed to form a special top-secret military commando unit – nicknamed by the Nazis as “The Black Devils” for their stealth, bravery and skill. Designed t... more

This three part-interview takes us through the amazing career and true-crime adventures of Texas native Zeke Flatten, who grew up knowing he wanted a career in law enforcement, got himself hired as a bail bondsman at 18, and became an undercover cop ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah McCarthy
Author of Blue Butterfly, Inside the Diary of an Epstein Survivor
Trend Day
Episode: Surviving Epstein
Bill Woon
Son of John David Woon, member of the First Special Service Force
First Special Service Force (wartime unit)
Episode: The Legendary First Special Service Force of WWII
Zeke Flatten
A man committed to justice and transparency, sharing his experiences with police misconduct
Episode: “Real 21 Jump Street” Undercover Cop & Crime-Stopper (Part 2 Of 3)
Martin Rodil
Whistleblower and expert on organized crime, particularly the Cartel de los Soles.
Author of Stolen Elections, The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide
Episode: U.S. Govt. Whistleblower Reveals Election Fraud By World's Greatest Criminal Cartel!
Jere Van Dyk
Journalist and author, captured and held by the Taliban in 2008
New York Times, CBS News
Episode: American Journalist Kidnapped By The Taliban
Jose Angel Pereira
Petroleum executive, kidnapping victim, and author
Episode: America CEO Imprisoned in Venezuela
Sam Quinones
Journalist and author for 36 years, with a focus on drug epidemics and immigration.
Episode: REPRISE: Breaking Down the Meth and Fentanyl Epidemic
Donald D. Fida
U.S. Army Scout and World War II Veteran who shared his incredible survival story.
Episode: REPRISE: U.S. Army Scout Donald D. Fida's Incredible WWII Pacific Survival Story
Dash Wong
Former Navy SEAL whose journey from abandonment at birth to becoming a Navy Special Operations operator is a testament to resilience and inner strength.
Navy SEAL
Episode: Growing Up Homeless To Navy SEAL To Cancer Survivor

Host

Ralph Pezzullo
Host and author focused on long-form, investigative storytelling surrounding headlines and history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Don’t waste your time!

    Having “Jerry” Blaine is traitorous. I will never listen to this pathetic podcast again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MikeMach44
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the podcast but music is a ti y but distracting. Maybe turn down a little. Also I’m listening to older eps so maybe that’s already been addressed…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seagreene
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show but hard to listen

    I enjoy the theme of the show but the interviewer constantly interrupts the interview with loud bassy “yeah”s and “mhm”s. Some times he will say “yeah” , “mhm” ten times before the person can even finish a sentence 🤦🏻‍♂️making the show borderline unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alan ppww
    United States2 years ago
  • Top Rate

    Ralph is a top-rate-salt-of-the-earth guy, he knows his guests and research’s who they are, where they’ve been and what they’ve done. And it shows in every episode of his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    House of Grit
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating!!

    Just listened to Black Dahlia. Wow!

    And great to hear Mike Dawson’s voice and that he is producing the podcast. Nice!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmcquietman
    United States3 years ago

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The Legendary First Special Service Force of WWII
Q: Most people, I would say, are unfamiliar. Can you tell us the history, how they were formed, why they were formed?
Bill explains the unit was created during WWII as a top-secret, binational force combining US and Canadian volunteers, drawn from outdoorsmen and specialists, to fulfill high-risk operations that leveraged superior train- ing and covert tactics. The goal was to neutralize strategic targets like heavy-water plants and to fight effectively in snow and mountain terrain, a mission that required exceptional versatility and courage.
“Real 21 Jump Street” Undercover Cop & Crime-Stopper (Part 3 Of 3)
Q: Can you share some of the experiences you faced during your investigation?
I've encountered threats and intimidation, including having my home broken into and finding a GPS tracker on my vehicle.
“Real 21 Jump Street” Undercover Cop & Crime-Stopper (Part 3 Of 3)
Q: What led you to investigate your friend Gary's murder?
I stumbled upon some details from a high school reunion that revealed his murder was still unsolved, which prompted me to reach out to investigate further.
U.S. Govt. Whistleblower Reveals Election Fraud By World's Greatest Criminal Cartel!
Q: When did you first start showing your evidence to members of the American government and members of Congress and senators?
Rodil mentions that there was a small effort in November and December 2020 to the White House team regarding the election manipulation evidence.
U.S. Govt. Whistleblower Reveals Election Fraud By World's Greatest Criminal Cartel!
Q: Tell us about the Cartel de los Soles. When did you first come across that?
Rodil explains that the Cartel de los Soles is a unique cartel as it is part of the Venezuelan government and controls drug trafficking with military support.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroes Behind Headlines

What is Heroes Behind Headlines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features first-hand, high-stakes accounts across a wide range of timely and provocative topics. Episodes frequently center on investigations, historical wartime and security missions, political corruption, espionage, and high-profile crime, always told through the lens of the people who lived them or researched them. The format tends toward thorough storytelling with careful sourcing, aiming to reveal the real stories behind headlines and to illuminate lessons for listeners who want in-depth context beyond the surface news. A notable strength is the ability to pair riveting personal narratives with broader historical or geopolitical implications, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave immersive, evidence-based storytelling... more

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Recent guests on Heroes Behind Headlines include:

1. Sarah McCarthy
2. Bill Woon
3. Zeke Flatten
4. Martin Rodil
5. Jere Van Dyk
6. Jose Angel Pereira
7. Sam Quinones
8. Donald D. Fida

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