
Every soldier has a story. Some, they try to forget. Others, they can’t stop thinking about – stories that no one else would believe happened. Something that terrified them. Something they cannot explain. Hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysteriou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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During a field exercise in the jungles of the Philippines, a unit of artillerymen responded to a nearby village reporting livestock thefts and the disappearance of a newborn child. What they encountered in the forest that evening would become one of ... more
Across every branch of the military, crews depend on their machines for survival — aircraft, ships, and vehicles that become lifelines in combat. But sometimes, certain machines develop reputations that go far beyond normal mechanical trouble.
From ... more
During combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, some soldiers reported encounters that didn’t fit any known threat, animal, or enemy tactic. Small humanoid figures seen at night. Unexplained movement around guard posts. Local interpreters refusing... more
In the skies over wartime Europe and the Pacific, Allied pilots began encountering something they couldn’t identify — glowing objects that followed their aircraft, evaded radar, and vanished without explanation. Was it a Nazi weapon? Or something fro... more
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I absolutely love, love this podcast. I wish there were more to listen to. Luke tells these stories with so much intrigue and depth that I am addicted to them. Thanking you for your amazing story telling talent and of course your service. Please keep these stories coming. Can’t wait for the next one.
This podcast makes my skin crawl and my teeth itch and I love it. It’s exactly what I signed up for. Also, Luke speaks so clearly, and also his voice is very soothing. Feel like a nice warm blanket out in a blizzard.
Wartime Stories is one of my absolute favourite podcasts! I look forward to every new episode! Thanks to Luke and all involved in the making of these episodes—they’re all excellent
The episodes are really good again. No AI voices just the real thing and the good storytelling. This podcast has been one of my favorites since I first discovered it two years ago. The war of the world’s episode is actually really good and interesting. I was so interested about the topic because of the way it was presented I picked the impact that the War of the Worlds book and radio play has on today’s life. This podcast is a must listen to and is an extremely good podcast.
Luke speaks so clear make more episodes
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The show centers on war-era and conflict stories told through first-person recollections, archival research, and atmospheric narration that blends historical context with eerie and mythic elements. Episodes span topics from cursed machines and paranormal sightings to wartime folklore, medical atrocities, UFO lore, and survivals rooted in real events. The host guides listeners through meticulously researched tales that mix battlefield realism with uncanny phenomena, often highlighting cultural legends, psychological impacts of combat, and the human capacity for storytelling under stress. The series stands out for its cinematic narration, wide range of historical eras, and willingness to explore folklore and conspiracy alongside verified hist... more
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