Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation

American Valor Podcast

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Through the unique intersection of Major League Baseball, the United States Navy and Marine Corps, we recognize and honor those who support our service men and women with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. By using the Bob Feller story, we educate the youth of today on the lessons of citizenship, service to one’s country, and personal sacrifice in times of great national need. Teaching the legacy of the greatest generation to the next generation will help instill in them the virtue of service to others. The American Valor Podcast interviews Americans exhibiting valor in their lives to educated...

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Exploring History with Author Jim Leeke 21.02.2023 23:11

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Air and Space with CJ Loria 24.01.2023 21:08

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The 2022 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony Preview 08.11.2022 35:13

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Scott McBride & Kenny Lehman on Facing Adversity 18.10.2022 45:11

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Steve Jones & Alison Haehnel on the Lasorda Legacy Team 20.09.2022 41:25

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One on One - Terry Spain hosts Cole Lyle 06.09.2022 24:38

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From Player to Agent with Mike Milchin 23.08.2022 45:31

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Service to a Nation and Foundation with Steve Curtis 05.07.2022 38:44

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Battling Veteran Suicide with Cole Lyle 03.05.2022 23:32

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Eve Schaenen - Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center 19.04.2022 19:32

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Catching Every Ball with Baseball Legend Johnny Bench 05.04.2022 22:54

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Sergeant Becki Louden: Scholarship Recipient 08.03.2022 21:13

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"Hey Young Man!" with author Officer Terry Spain 08.02.2022 17:26

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Life With the Feller Family - Part 2 25.01.2022 27:08

In this episode of the American Valor Podcast we have the second part of our “Life with the Feller Family” episode where we are again joined by Bob Feller’s sons, Steve and Bruce Feller, as well as Bob Feller’s grandson, Daniel Feller. In part 2 of the podcast, we hear the story of Bob Feller being signed for the first time, getting rid of gophers in Iowa with his friends for money, a little bit a...

Life With the Feller Family - Part 1 11.01.2022 23:09

We are opening our 2022 podcast year with our compelling interview with Bob Feller’s two sons, Steve and Bruce Feller and grandson, Daniel. In this first episode you will hear what it was like for Steve and Bruce to travel with their father and the lessons learned from him, while growing up. From learning to drive, to flying with him in his personal airplane, to meeting such Baseball Hall of Famer...

American Valor 2021 Year in Review 28.12.2021 5:38

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are taking a look back at the wonderful year we have had as an organization by highlighting some of our favorite moments over the past year. We have put together a compilation of some of our most memorable interview moments and clips from throughout the year to share with our listeners Support the show

Tribute: Remembering Tommy Lasorda 21.12.2021 18:41

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Tribute: Remembering Anne Feller 14.12.2021 8:39

After the passing of Anne Feller, Bob's widow, and to look back at the amazing person that she was, we have decided to re-release our interview with her. Anne also shares with us her personal stories of how important it was for Bob to serve his country in WWII and how he felt, that there were more urgent things to do than playing baseball. Support the show

Meeting Bob Feller with former U.S. Army Inspector General Paul Mikolashek 30.11.2021 24:00

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Admiral Jonathan Greenert (U.S. Navy Retired) on Submarines 16.11.2021 30:17

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Admiral Jonathan Greenert. Admiral Greenert was born in Butler, PA in 1953. He attended the United States Naval Academy and went on to become a submariner after his first tour of duty. Admiral Greenert talks about how and why he joined the Navy and at what age he decided to do this. He also goes in depth about the intricacies and pro...

Raymond Kemp on Travel and Leadership Skills 26.10.2021 27:44

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we are joined by Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, USN (RET). Mr. Kemp currently serves as the CEO of Kemp Solutions, one of the worlds foremost leadership coaching and mentoring organizations of diverse and dynamic employees. In this fast paced episode, Raymond explores his career in uniform as well as how his leadership skills have helped him overcom...

Richard H. Schmidt III on Commitment to Country and Fellow Veterans 15.09.2021 29:00

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by veteran and former U.S. Army Sergeant Richard Schmidt III. Born and raised in Patten, Maine, Richard joined the Maine Army National Guard following graduation from high school, and deployed to Iraq in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this interview, Richard describes his motivations for joining the National Guard, his experien...

Master Chief Ken Falke (U.S. Navy Retired) on the Power of Healing and “Struggling Well” 07.09.2021 29:29

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Ken Falke, the founder and chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation and the author of “Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.” After serving 21 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community within the U.S. Navy, Ken founded Boulder Crest, a nonprofit organization that aims to he...

Naval History and Baseball with Rear Admiral Sonny Masso (U.S. Navy Retired) 24.08.2021 40:44

This week we bring to you another great episode of the American Valor Podcast featuring Retired Rear Admiral Sonny Masso. He brings to us some incredible stories of heroism and valor from a variety of individuals he’s honored during his 32 year career in the Navy and as director of the Naval Historical Foundation. A San Clemente, California native, RADM Masso also shares with us great stories and...

Jim Brady on the State of Journalism 10.08.2021 43:53

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