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 on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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 on our history.
Recent episodes include "John Lechleiter, philanthropist and former Eli Lilly CEO" (26 October 2026, 70 minutes), "James Lee McDonough, Author of “Grant: The Making of a Legendary Military Leader"" (19 October 2026, 32 minutes), and "Scott Dolson, Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University" (5 October 2026, 58 minutes).
Leaders and Legends publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 394 episodes.
Booking probability for Leaders and Legends is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leaders and Legends requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leaders and Legends's contact route on record: verified email.
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Leaders and Legends is a history podcast with 394 episodes published.
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Episode #399
John Lechleiter, Ph.D., personifies leadership, performance, and caring. He is one of the most successful and impactful visionaries in our state’s history, and he's this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends”...
Episode #398
Ulysses S. Grant is my favorite general and personality of the American Civil War. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is James Lee McDonough, and we discuss his new biography, “Grant: The Making of...
Episode #396
He is a Hoosier through and through. Scott Dolson is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. With special co-host Bill Benner, we discuss hiring Curt Cignetti, the road to the national championship, and...
Episode #395
No aspect of Governor Mike Braun’s administration is tackling the critical issues as strongly as Secretary Jaworowski and Director Ford. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss AI, SPARK, data centers...
Episode #393
He is one of Indianapolis's most courageous leaders, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Reverend Charles Harrison is everything you could want in a community leader while also authoring one...
Episode #392
Jim Merritt is one of the good guys. He is also the author of a new book, “Lessons Learned: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? History Says No.” Senator Merritt joins Jim Shella and me for a wide-ranging discussion...
Episode #391
The podcast is telling a different story today—one of resilience, leadership, and community after the floods that devastated parts of Indiana in August. Our special podcast interview today is with Chad Frank, mayor of...
Episode #390
Dave Hyde is the latest superstar sports journalist to join Substack, and he’s our guest on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss the mystery that is the WNBA, the current state of college football, and...
Episode #389
After several decades in the booth, Tim Brando is still at the top of his game. He’s also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, the college football playoff...
Episode #388
Of all the books being written on this era of politics, none of them strike closer to the truth than “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense” by Joe Manchin. He joins the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week to...
Episode #387
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve read his books, and now you get to listen to Michael Leppert on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Among other topics, Michael discusses writing his new novel, “The Edge of Motherland." See...
Episode #386
The twin anniversaries of the use of atomic weapons by the United States against Japan are in early August. We visit the deployment of this unprecedented arsenal and the Japanese reaction on this week’s “Leaders and...
Episode #385
Our special guest this week is one of the most distinguished, respected, and beloved public servants in Indiana history. Ed Simcox joins Jim Shella and me for a revealing and fun discussion of his six-decade career as a...
Episode #384
As one aviation expert put it, “thank God Kelly Johnson was on our side.” On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our interview is with historian and author Josh Dean, who details the immeasurable contribution the...
Episode #383
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln had “candidatitis”? Or was an enthusiastic political operative? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss the book “Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln”...
Episode #382
Lisa has written an honest and totally real book about her life, loves, and career triumphs and trials. She details all of these as our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Warrior, survivor, and trailblazer...
Episode #381
He remains our favorite rush chairman, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Tim Matheson discusses “Animal House”, his acting influences, and answers our Five Questions in a delightful...
Episode #380
As we count down the days to our country’s semiquincentennial, the “Leaders and Legends” podcast continues to feature authors who are chronicling the birth of the United States. This week our guest is acclaimed...
Episode #379
Together, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower launched invasions, toppled tyrants, and shaped the world as the nations they served drifted apart. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is acclaimed...
Episode #378
Michael Barone is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. For five decades Michael’s writings and incisive observations have shaped opinion in the United States and around the world. His book on the...
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