Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast

Lee Wagner | Dangerous Normal Life On episode 55 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with Iraq War veteran Lee Wagner about joining the Marines, deploying to Iraq, both sides of active and reserve duty, the value of military work experience, and why we should not talk about the veterans’ suicide rate. […]

Andy Nigut | Now I Understand On episode 54 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with Vietnam veteran Andy Nigut about becoming a Marine, being severely wounded in combat, learning to hate war, discovering delayed stress syndrome, and welcoming fellow combat veterans home. (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   […]

The Abernathy Family | No Justification On episode 53 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with three generations of the Abernathy family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, about serving in the army during WWII through the War in Iraq, geo-political causes of war, leadership through love, and war’s impact on humanity. (This episode does […]

Brian Castner | The Walk On episode 52 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk to former Air Force EOD officer and bestselling author Brian Castner about classified rumors, being EOD cool, the evolution of IEDs, American ego, and acceptance of violence and grief. (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   […]

Souroth Chatterji | Use of Force On episode 51 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk to former army medic and combat veteran of Iraq Souroth Chatterji about illegal aliens, easy duty in Iraq, and his thoughts on community policing and the use of force after seven years with the Pittsburgh police. (This […]

Timothy Jones | There’s Hope On episode 50 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we feature a special cross-over presentation of the inaugural episode of the MST Podcast, sponsored by the Veterans Breakfast Club.  Host Lauren DelRicci talks with navy veteran Timothy Jones about his MST experience being raped and suffering the fallout among […]

Tim O’Brien | Making Sentences Is Hard On episode 49 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk to Vietnam veteran and noted author Tim O’Brien about memory and truth in war, making sense of absolutes, and how veterans can deal with experience through writing and storytelling. (This episode contains explicit language or subject […]

VBC at Night | Heinz Field On episode 48 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, VBC presents an evening of live veterans storytelling at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring the stories and voices of Matt Landis, Leonard Hammonds, LaShaundra Hammonds, Craig Williams, Jake Wheatley, Paul Abernathy, and many others. (This episode does not contain […]

Frankia Bernstein | I Saw So Many Things On episode 47 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Marine Corps combat veteran Frankia Bernstein about joining the military after 9/11, one less terrorist in the world, seeing things in boot camp that can’t be unseen, and providing life to the marines. […]

Derrick Clark | I See Myself On episode 46 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Navy veteran Derrick Clark about opportunities given and taken away by the military, what it means to be an operational yeoman, documenting war, mentoring today’s youth, and racism inside and outside the military. (This episode […]

VBC at Night | Beaver County On episode 45 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, VBC presents a live evening of veterans storytelling in Beaver, Pennsylvania, featuring the stories and voices of Darell Jerome, Larry Googins, Gene Bradshaw, Steve Brittian, Timmy Kellerman, and many others. (This episode does not contain explicit language or subject […]

Nickie Renee | No Control On episode 44 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Air Force veteran Nickie Renee about reasons for joining the military, underwhelming expectations of leadership, military sexual trauma (MST), and the ongoing struggle to keep it together. (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   […]

Bart Womack | Command On episode 43 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack about no interest in joining the army, North Korean defectors, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the importance of senior enlisted leadership, and surviving the massacre at Camp Pennsylvania in Iraq. (This […]

Paul Abernathy | Five Good Days On episode 42 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Army combat veteran Rev. Paul Abernathy about invading Iraq, military hubris, veterans against the war, the priesthood, taking a knee, forgiving our trespasses, and treating community trauma. (This episode does not contain explicit language or […]

Anthony Reilly | Corpsman On episode 41 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Navy veteran Anthony Reilly about casually enlisting in the navy, becoming a pecker-checker (Hospital Corpsmen), fake military heroes, ice cream in Afghanistan, and learning the barber trade from a convicted murderer. (This episode contains explicit language or […]

Bryant Paz | Flight Deck On episode 40 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Navy veteran Bryant Paz about pressure to serve after 9/11, the navy’s worst leaders, and the most dangerous job in the world.   (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   Those who served since […]

Anthony Fedele | My Turn to Reach Back On episode 39 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Army veteran Anthony Fedele about the rigors of the 10th Mountain Division, medical retirement, post-traumatic stress, and the importance of mindfulness and hope for veterans.   (This episode contains explicit language or subject […]

AJ Luna | Strategic Partners On episode 38 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Army veteran AJ Luna about loss in Iraq, tough-guy reservists, decluttering the veterans service space, and the importance of strategic partners.   (This episode contains explicit language or subject matter)   Those who served since the […]

James Huggins | Promotion Denied On episode 37 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with US Air Force veteran James Huggins about serving as a military cop, tough duty assignments, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” and why leaving the service was the right thing to do.   (This episode contains explicit language or […]

Beverly Kreger, Marion Cole, Emily Drake | All Women’s Army On episode 36 of Longest War: The Post-9/11 Veterans Podcast, we talk with Beverly Kreger, Marion Cole, and Emily Drake recorded live at the Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association national convention held in Pittsburgh, Pa.  We talk about their service during WWII, favorite stories, Nazis […]