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Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

Hosted by Pushkin Industries · history · EN-US · 41 episodes

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Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice.In our third season, you’ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg.New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at Pushkin.fm/plus and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkinSubscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.fm/plus

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What is Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage about?

Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice.

Who hosts Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage?

Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage is hosted by Pushkin Industries. The show has published 41 episodes to date.

What has Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Inside the Octagon: How AI Brings UFC’s Fastest Moments into Focus from Smart Talks with IBM" (26 August 2026, 47 minutes), "From History Daily: Retreat from Cold Harbor" (19 August 2026, 16 minutes), and "Jennifer Deluca: The Woman Making Sure No Veteran Heals Alone" (5 August 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage publish?

Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 41 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage?

Booking probability for Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage are Defense & International Affairs. Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage has a history audience.

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Pushkin Industries hosts Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage, a history show with 41 episodes published.

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    Inside the Octagon: How AI Brings UFC’s Fastest Moments into Focus from Smart Talks with IBM

    Aug 26, 202647 minS3

    Most of what happens inside the UFC Octagon is too fast for the human eye to follow. Enter Alon Cohen, Executive Vice President of Innovation for TKO, who has spent 15 years building the data and AI systems that expose...

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    From History Daily: Retreat from Cold Harbor

    Aug 19, 202616 minS3

    June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the American Civil War. Enjoy this episode from History Daily...

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    Jennifer Deluca: The Woman Making Sure No Veteran Heals Alone

    Aug 5, 202632 minS3

    When a veteran needs medical treatment far from home, where does their family stay? For 15 years, Jennifer Deluca has helped answer that question through Fisher House Boston. JR Martinez sits down with the recipient of...

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    Faith on a Sinking Ship: The Immortal Four Chaplains

    Jul 29, 202634 minS3

    In the early hours of February 3, 1943, the USS Dorchester was hit by a German torpedo in the icy waters off Greenland. As soon as they realized there weren’t enough life jackets to go around, four Army...

  • Episode #9

    Bayonets! Joshua Chamberlain’s Famous Stand at Gettysburg

    Jul 22, 202632 minS3

    Joshua Chamberlain had never planned to be a soldier; he wanted to be a minister or a teacher. And yet, when the Civil War began, he felt it was his duty to enlist. He soon became a commander. And in Gettysburg, on a...

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  • Episode #8

    The Medic Who Gave Everything: Clarence Sasser’s Longest Night

    Jul 15, 202631 minS3

    In 1968, Clarence Sasser was a young combat medic thrust into a nightmare. During a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam, his company was ambushed in a rice paddy. Despite being shot in the leg and unable to walk, Sasser...

  • Episode #7

    A Helmet Lined with Letters: Joseph Rodriguez’s Love Story

    Jul 8, 202626 minS3

    In 1951, Joseph Rodriguez and his unit were on a ridge in Korea, pinned down by gunfire. There was seemingly no way out. But Rodriguez had something to steady him. Tucked inside his helmet were letters from his...

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    A Helmet Lined with Letters: Joseph Rodriguez’s Love Story

    Jul 8, 202626 minS3

    In 1951, Joseph Rodriguez and his unit were on a ridge in Korea, pinned down by gunfire. There was seemingly no way out. But Rodriguez had something to steady him. Tucked inside his helmet were letters from his...

  • Episode #6

    Sneaking into the Corps: Richard Pittman, The One-Eyed Marine

    Jul 1, 202633 minS3

    Richard Pittman was legally blind in his right eye—a condition that should have kept him away from the front lines of the Vietnam War. But Pittman wasn't a man who took "no" for an answer. After sneaking his way...

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    Sebastian Junger on Tribe, War, and the Cost of Coming Home

    Jun 24, 202626 minS3

    Malcolm Gladwell sits down with journalist and author Sebastian Junger to discuss his  book “ Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging .” After spending years embedded with American soldiers in Afghanistan...

  • Episode #5

    Eight Seconds in Afghanistan: The Quick Heroism of Florent Groberg

    Jun 17, 202635 minS3

    If you saw a suicide bomber moving toward your friends, would you have the courage to run toward him? That is the choice Florent “Flo” Groberg made on a dusty road in Afghanistan. In just eight seconds, he...

  • Episode #4

    A Scandal at the North Pole: The Legend of Richard Byrd

    Jun 10, 202635 minS3

    Admiral Richard Byrd was one of the most famous explorers of the 20th century. He received the Medal of Honor for a risky flight to the North Pole. But soon after his death, the whispers began. Did he actually make it...

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    America's Soldier: Why the U.S. Needed George Sakato

    Jun 3, 202634 minS3

    <p>When World War II broke out, Japanese Americans, including George "Joe" Sakato and his family, were treated as threats. But Sakato still joined the Army because he wanted to protect the United States and its people...

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    The Incredible Escape: Edouard Izac’s 120-Mile Trek

    May 27, 202635 minS3

    <p>During World War I, Navy Lieutenant Edouard Izac was plucked from a lifeboat by a German submarine, where, for weeks, he lived among his captors. After secretly gathering intelligence on the movements of the German...

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    No Man Left Behind: James Fleming’s Impossible Vietnam War Rescue

    May 20, 202631 minS3

    <p>In 1968, in the dense jungles of Vietnam, a team of Green Berets was pinned down by an overwhelming North Vietnamese Army force. Their last hope was a young Air Force pilot named James Fleming. Despite being low on...

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    Introducing Season Three

    May 6, 20263 minS3

    <p>What turns an ordinary person into a legend? Host and Army veteran J.R. Martinez returns with stories of split-second decisions that changed the course of history. </p> <p>Hear about harrowing escapes from...

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    From Deep Cover: The Defendant

    Jan 13, 202644 minS2

    <p>We're sharing episodes this month from another Pushkin podcast we think you'll enjoy. <br><br>In Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah, Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel an epic...

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    From Deep Cover: The Wife

    Jan 6, 202639 minS2

    <p>We're sharing episodes this month from another Pushkin podcast we think you'll enjoy. </p> <p>In Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah, Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel an epic...

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    From Deep Cover: The Suspect

    Dec 30, 202532 minS2

    <p>We're sharing episodes this month from another Pushkin podcast we think you'll enjoy. <br><br>In Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah, Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel an epic...

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    From Deep Cover: The Confidante

    Dec 23, 202540 minS2

    <p>We're sharing episodes this month from another Pushkin podcast we think you'll enjoy. <br><br>In Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah, Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel an epic...

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