
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 215 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryNewsNews Commentary | |||

Colonel Robert Howard was a very distinguished member of the top-secret MACV-SOG units that fought during the Vietnam War in America’s secret war in Laos and Cambodia. Comprised of only one to a few U.S. special force team members plus a cadre of nat... more
Right after the U.S. dropped the bomb on Nagasaki, Victoria Kelly’s grandfather was sent there as part of the U.S. forces sent to occupy the city after its destruction. Victoria grew up curious about her grandfather’s experience there, as he’d died b... more
Patrick Naughton’s father served in Vietnam when he was a child, and shared accounts of his experiences and adventures – from infantry to serving in Special Forces as part of the MACV-SOG teams doing recon and battling across the fence” in America’s ... more
The second half of this two-part interview from 2023 with one of our favorite Americans, in celebration of Memorial Day:
A living legend of MACV-SOG and the Green Berets, John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer shares some of the most daring first-person stories ... more
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Having “Jerry” Blaine is traitorous. I will never listen to this pathetic podcast again.
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…
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.
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.
Just listened to Black Dahlia. Wow!
And great to hear Mike Dawson’s voice and that he is producing the podcast. Nice!!
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Explosive, first-hand storytelling across a wide range of high-stakes topics—military history, investigations, political intrigue, and scandal. Episodes curate in-depth conversations with veterans, investigators, authors, and researchers who offer insider perspectives, detailed timeline context, and practical takeaways for audiences interested in truth-seeking, risk, and resilience. A standout trait is the host's ability to guide complex narratives with solid research, drawing out personal experiences that illuminate broader historical and geopolitical patterns. The show often blends meticulous history with narrative flair, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave depth, credibility, and unique insider viewpoints beyond mainstream hea... more
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Recent guests on Heroes Behind Headlines include:
1. Victoria Kelly
2. John Stryker Meyer
3. Karen Holt
4. Geoff Gilson
5. Barry Todd
6. Mike Gatto
7. Jeff Brown
8. Brennan Morton
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