True War Stories: Mission Report

Voyage Media CEO Nat Mundel interviews Kellen Lutz (Twilight) about playing Bob Means in The Short-Timer episode of True War Stories: Mission Report, his background in chemical engineering, modeling, his initial reaction to the Twilight script, fatherhood, and his many charitable endeavors in this wide-ranging conversation.

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Kellen Lutz (Twilight) portrays Bob Means, who was in one of the biggest battles of Vietnam... he just couldn't remember it. One day, years later, it all came flooding back, the memories he had completely repressed, of his experiences. You'll hear it in Bob's own words, and as performed by Kellen Lutz, in this episode of True War Stories: Mission Report.

You can read more of Bob's story in his autobiography My Soul To Keep, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SOUL-Marines-journal-after-combat/dp/098999791X

True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, The Short-Timer, was written, directed and produced by Adam Prince, based on Bob Means’ autobiography My Soul To Keep. Starring Kellen Lutz as Bob, Ryan Caltagirone as Kyle, and Peter Lawson Jones as Drill Sergeant/SeaBee Chief. Edited by John Higgins. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

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Voyage is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and their goal to help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. For every 100 downloads of any episode of True War Stories: Mission Report between February 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, Voyage will donate $1 to Wounded Warrior Project. Help us to spread the word by encouraging others to listen to True War Stories: Mission Report, and together we can support our wounded warriors and their families as they heal.

If you would like to make an additional donation to Wounded Warriors Project, please click on the donate button on https://TrueWarStoriesPodcast.com

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Star Lucas Till (CBS' MacGyver) reflects on his personal military connections, his passion for stories of heroism, and his ability to do a Boston accent, with Voyage Media's CEO Nat Mundel in a behind-the-scenes discussion about Lucas' performance in True War Stories: Mission Report, in the episode The War Bride.

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Stephen Spencer has never told anyone this before. During the Vietnam war, he fell in love with a Vietnamese local, and would ultimately cross enemy lines and get shot to try and be with her.

Since production of this episode, Stephen has written a book about this experience, entitled The Great Goodbye. The book is available at the following links on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble:

https://www.amazon.com/Great-Goodbye-Stephen-J-Spencer/dp/B0CV8STWJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35K08RWEF9L8G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.koFbbWKxynr-7Mh8bCJvEc9AtWLOayW2lCygrz44JGqftQmW4qdeuAR2U68K2Dkxqytn2jOMPWqsSAp3aBke94crA4KVYaTpgobIIFH7C3Z-Xhesx_Znp3M37iFGrw413ufTRCIk4C5gGMUxsQNR3s1rp7Dl4YH_tfgRIbWuzfa-l3iyYz6YBGOEOvydFLj9nlUWbPlS4KUmbGz5MZ_-jkXhh5DRV0UwAT1iSpZqCoE.MGlSrR3GCl7w2x8WbGLcnm7bCrtv1-OHtaRvJL-D5W4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+great+goodbye+stephen+spencer&qid=1709072315&sprefix=the+great+goodbye%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-great-goodbye/id6478176171

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-great-goodbye-stephen-j-spencer/1144846819;jsessionid=B1D85E70A185118657F34E34C32EFA09.prodny_store01-atgap07?ean=9798890618429

True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Adam Prince. This episode, The War Bride, was written and directed by Adam Prince, based on the life of Stephen Spencer. Starring Lucas Till as Stephen, David Starzyk as Eddie, and Ly VoDoan as Lien. Editing and sound design by Andres Coca. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.

If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes.

Voyage is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and their goal to help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. For every 100 downloads of any episode of True War Stories: Mission Report between February 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, Voyage will donate $1 to Wounded Warrior Project. Help us to spread the word by encouraging others to listen to True War Stories: Mission Report, and together we can support our wounded warriors and their families as they heal.

If you would like to make an additional donation to Wounded Warriors Project, please click on the donate button on https://TrueWarStoriesPodcast.com

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True War Stories: Mission Report returns for duty for Season 2, reloaded with new stars like Lucas Till (MacGyver), Kellen Lutz (Twilight), Adam Baldwin (Full Metal Jacket), and more, giving voice to the extraordinary true war stories of veterans. Catch up on Season 1 and enjoy Season 2, as each episode features a veteran or someone connected to their true war story, alongside actor portrayals, immersive sound design that puts you in the fight, and original music.

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A new crime, every time. The trailer for the new true crime anthology series from Voyage Media, Allegedly.

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Trailer for the new Voyage Media pulp fiction anthology series Fever Dreams: A Pulp Collection, produced in association with 7 Lamb Productions (producers of the hit audio drama Tower 4). Each episode is a new descent into darkness, a complete story in the genres of crime, thriller, horror and sci-fi. Look out for the first episode, Down in the Devil's Hole, starring Iain Glen (Game of Thrones) available now. Find Fever Dreams: A Pulp Collection at feverdreamspodcast.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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