Leaders and Legends

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Leaders and Legends episodes

May 29, 2023Kevin Hymel, Author of the Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership Series
General George S. Patton is one of the most successful and polarizing military leaders in American history. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Kevin Hymel—the world’s premier biographer of Patton. He separates man from myth and explains why Patton’s actions during World War II deserve both praise and scrutiny.
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1 hr 42 min
May 22, 2023Edward Achorn, Author of “The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention that Changed History"
It was 163 years ago this month that Abraham Lincoln was somehow, someway nominated for president. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss “The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention that Changed History” Edward Achorn’s superb account of the 1860 Chicago convention. Lincoln’s victory remains one of the greatest upsets in American political history and this book tells the improbable story.
Sponsors
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station

About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

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1 hr 4 min
May 15, 2023John C. McManus, Author of “To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945”
“To The End of the Earth” is a brilliant and highly-readable account of the United States Army’s heroic campaigns in the Western Pacific during the last year of World War II. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, acclaimed military historian John C. McManus discusses this final volume in his three-part history of the American Army during the war against Japan.
Sponsors:
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies:
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

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1 hr 13 min
May 08, 2023Christopher Andersen, Author of “The King: The Life of Charles III”
For the first time since 1953 there was a coronation ceremony in England, and billions across the globe watched the pomp and pageantry as Charles III was crowned King of England. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we have a delightful conversation with acclaimed royal biographer Christopher Andersen, author of “The King: the Life of Charles III.”
Sponsors
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

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1 hr 16 min
May 01, 2023Craig Symonds, Author of “Nimitz at War”
One of only four five-star Fleet Admirals in the history of the United States Navy, Chester Nimitz is one of the most consequential and underrated leaders of the Second World War. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, best-selling historian Craig Symonds discusses his marvelous new book, “Nimitz at War”, which details the critical contributions made by Nimitz to the winning of the war in the Pacific.
Sponsors:
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station

About Veteran Strategies:
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
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1 hr 17 min
April 24, 2023Michael Seth Starr, Author of “Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom"
He was known as “Mr. Warmth” and Don Rickles’ insulting presence on our television screens lasted seven decades. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we talk with acclaimed author Michael Seth Starr about his rollicking biography: “Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom"
Sponsors:
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies:
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

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1 hr 8 min
April 17, 2023Bob Grand
Bob Grand is one of the most influential and generous Hoosiers I’ve ever met. He remains a mentor to many, a supporter of charities and candidates, and Bob is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast—and we are joined by Indiana Journalism Hall of Famer Jim Shella.
Sponsors:
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies:
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
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1 hr 8 min
April 10, 2023Gareth Russell on “The Ship of Dreams: the Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era”
At 11:40pm on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank less than three hours later. In his compelling and delightful book, “The Ship of Dreams: the Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era”, acclaimed historian Gareth Russell details not only the tragic sinking of the ship, but also how it was built and how the disaster changed history.
Sponsors:
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station

About Veteran Strategies :
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
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1 hr 19 min
April 03, 2023Tevi Troy, Author of “Fight House”
Tevi Troy is one of the most popular and respected presidential historians writing today. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Tevi discusses his book “Fight House” which details some of the most intense White House turf battles during the past 75 years.
Sponsors
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
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1 hr 8 min
March 27, 2023Steven McGregor, Author of “The Silver Waterfall: How America Won the War in the Pacific at Midway.”
The Battle of Midway is universally regarded as one of the watershed naval encounters in world history; but how did the Americans defeat the Japanese so decisively? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Steven McGregor, author of the brilliant new book “The Silver Waterfall: How America Won the War in the Pacific at Midway.” Simply put: World War II would have been a completely different conflict if Japan had sank all our aircraft carriers that day.
Sponsors
Veteran Strategies
NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
Garmong Construction
Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.

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1 hr 15 min

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The Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint…