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Urban Valor: the podcast

Urban Valor
Marine Corps
PTSD
Mental Health
Iraq War
Afghanistan
Iraq
Military Transition
Ramadi
Fallujah
United States Marine Corps
Military Service
Childhood Trauma
Navy SEAL
U.S. Military
Veterans Affairs
Suicide Prevention
IED
Camaraderie
Leadership
Afghan National Army

Welcome to Urban Valor, where we hear the stories of our veteran heroes in their own words. Within these vet interviews, you'll hear everything from combat stories, life stories pre/post military, military transition, and everything in between. Our interviews aren't just war stories or combat veteran interviews, but interviews from any military veteran willing to share. Our mission is to educate t... more

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At just 18 years old, US Marine Corps veteran Manny De Anda witnessed the unimaginable during his deployment to Fallujah, Iraq. After a devastating explosion involving a 7-ton military truck carrying female Marines, Manny and his fellow Marines were ... more

In today's Irban Valor Podcast, Octavio talks about combat in Iraq, repeated IED attacks, losing Marines in his unit, being engulfed in flames, the medevac and ICU experience, learning to walk again, adapting to life with severe burns and a hand ampu... more

Marine veteran Alex Hernandez survived an RPG blast while fighting in Fallujah, Iraq — an attack that severely wounded his tank commander and left Alex covered in shrapnel and blood.

In this episode, Alex tells the story of going from a kid in East ... more

Marine Staff Sergeant Tony Storey served 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including combat deployments to Somalia and Iraq. At just 21 years old, he led Marines into Somalia during Operation Restore Hope, survived a bullet striking the sandbag besi... more

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Recent Guests

Manny De Anda
United States Marine Corps veteran, infantry (0311)
Marine Corps, later law enforcement and education
Episode: Marine Describes Horrific Scene After Attack on Female Marines in Iraq!
Octavio Sanchez
Marine veteran
United States Marine Corps
Episode: This Marine Flatlined Three Times After Being Burned Alive in Iraq!
Alex Hernandez
Marine veteran who served 2002-2006, tank mechanic and tank crew member
US Marine Corps
Episode: Inside a Marine Tank Crew's Brutal Fight in Fallujah
Tony Storey
Retired United States Marine, former Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Episode: This Marine Still Has the Bullet That Almost Killed Him in Somalia
Mandy Feindt
Army Major, whistleblower and advocate for military toxic exposures
Active duty Army officer, later advocate
Episode: This Army Officer Says the Military Poisoned Her Kids Then Came After Her
Peter Caro
Marine Corps veteran who served 2004-2013; two combat deployments to Iraq
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Marine Sent to Replace Drivers Being Killed by IEDs in Iraq
Andrew Arrabito
Navy SEAL veteran, operator in SEAL Teams
United States Navy SEALs
Episode: This Navy SEAL Hunted the Taliban on Horseback in Afghanistan
Jean-Paul Corville
Retired Marine Sergeant Major, guest on episode
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Marine Awarded Bronze Star for Valor Reaches Sergeant Major Before Losing Everything
Ronald Long
United States Marine Corps veteran, interviewee
Marine Corps
Episode: This Marine Sold Drugs to Save His Family Before Going to War

Host

Josh
Host of Urban Valor, leading interviews with veterans and their stories

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • Don’t change a thing

    I love that this podcast has an array of stories from all different backgrounds and branches. Josh, I also like that you changed the format from the first few episodes and edited out your questions (which were great, BTW, but interrupted the story). Actually, I would love to hear YOUR story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rollengezeiten
    United States2 months ago
  • Urban Valor

    Brilliant!! Best of its genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcelli51
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The best military podcast by far!

    Don’t change a thing. This is what we need. Door kickers and grunts need to share their stories. It always seems to be just special forces guys on all the other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hunterablank
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Put your voice back in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moët mo
    United States9 months ago
  • High quality interviews

    This is a public service

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA2PACDRE
    France10 months ago

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Listeners praise the depth and candor of veteran stories and the platform for discussing trauma and reintegration.
Audiences appreciate the real-world utility—leadership lessons, mental health insights, and guidance for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
The show is described as high quality with engaging, thoughtful interviews.
Some criticism centers on the occasional uneven pacing or speaker styles, but overall the feedback highlights the value and impact of the conversations.
Guests and hosts are commended for creating a space that feels safe for veterans to share difficult experiences.

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This Marine Flatlined Three Times After Being Burned Alive in Iraq!
Q: What was it like to graduate and become a Marine, and how did that moment feel?
The moment was indescribably special and emotional; after being built up and broken down, earning the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor felt like a culmination of years of hard work, pride in the unit, and the joy of sharing that achievement with family. It also highlighted the lifelong camaraderie that defines the Marine experience.
This Navy SEAL Hunted the Taliban on Horseback in Afghanistan
Q: What was your recruiter experience like?
Recruitment was straightforward and motivated by a desire to test myself; I signed up for a SEAL contract, completed the screening, started BUD/S, and prepared for the challenging path ahead.
This Marine Sold Drugs to Save His Family Before Going to War
Q: What early experiences shaped your path toward the Marines?
Growing up in a turbulent family environment and facing homelessness, Ronnie describes turning to drug dealing to support his family until a recruiting call offered him a way out and a chance to build a new life.
This Immigrant Soldier Fought Al Qaeda in One of Iraq's Most Vicious Battles!
Q: What motivated you to join the Army after 9/11?
The broadcasts of 9/11 and the sense that a national call to service was real drove him to enlist; he pursued infantry to be where the action was and to honor the pull he felt from his dad's soldier identity.
He Was Selling Drugs at 11 Before Getting Into Gunfights In Iraq at 18!
Q: What was your first major combat experience like in Iraq?
It happened during a chaotic firefight in Fallujah where we were deployed with little protection and had to improvise under heavy fire; the experience showed me the intensity of urban warfare and the fragility of life in combat.

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What is Urban Valor: the podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Urban Valor features candid, in-depth conversations with military veterans from diverse branches and roles, focusing on combat experiences, transitions to civilian life, and ongoing advocacy. Episodes repeatedly surface themes like PTSD, reintegration, leadership, mentorship, and building post-service careers—often through entrepreneurship, coaching, or nonprofit work. Noteworthy is the commitment to giving a voice to the “everyday” veteran, not just high-profile heroes, and to exploring the emotional realities of service, family impact, and resilience. For potential listeners and guests, expect blunt storytelling, practical insights for post-military life, and a community-centric ethos that aims to educate civilians and support veterans an... more

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2. Octavio Sanchez
3. Alex Hernandez
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