American Valor Podcast

Mitch Harris, the second Naval Academy graduate to play Major League Baseball, speaks about his adjustment to life at the Naval Academy, maintaining his baseball skills while serving five years in the United States Navy, including three deployments before playing Major League Baseball for the Saint Louis Cardinals in 2015. Listeners will be inspired and entertained in learning Mitch’s life story a...

On the American Valor Podcast, the 70th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John H. Dalton, reflects on his life: attending the United States Naval Academy, serving as an Officer in the Navy, working in private business and in government service. Mr. Dalton speaks about the challenging times he has faced in life as well as the positive attitude and support allowing him to persevere and grow. Mr....

Mr. Johnny Bench speaks about his upbringing in Oklahoma, which was the inspiration for his values of hard work that he learned from his parents, as his father served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Bench and the team spoke about the fulfillment of his lifelong dream of becoming a Major League Baseball catcher at the age of 19 and eventually winning two World Series with the Big Red Machine....

In our eighth episode, Nathaniel Cameron and Colin Kirk talk to United States Naval Academy Head Baseball Coach Paul Kostacopoulos. The team discusses Coach Kostacopoulous' start in baseball and his journey to become the youngest Division I baseball head coach, leading him to become the second most winningest coach in Naval Academy baseball history. Coach Kostacopoulos discusses his respect f...

In our seventh installment, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak with retired eleven year Major League Baseball pitcher Mr. Brad Ziegler. The group discusses Mr. Ziegler's upbringing around baseball and his resilience that led him to the major leagues. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, Mr. Ziegler pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Arizona...

In our sixth episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak to the Cleveland Indians' Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Mr. Bob DiBiasio. Mr. DiBiasio serves on the Act of Valor Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. DiBiasio is the host of the popular “Indians Alumni Round-table Show” on SportsTime Ohio, as well as “Tribe Tales," a where-are-they-n...

Nathaniel Cameron and Tyler Buchholz speak with the greatest catcher to ever live, class of 1989 National Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench. Previewing the Hall of Fame weekend festivities and the Foundation's role in the Act of Valor Patriot Program, Mr. Bench speaks about the Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, New York and his longstanding relationship with Jerry Coleman...

In our fifth episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz, and Colin Kirk speak with Lou Bernardi, the Chairman of the Baseball Committee for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation. Discussing his life passion and career, Lou talks about his baseball origins at the college and professional level as well as what the sport means to him. The team discusses the privilege of being a c...

In our fourth installment, Nathaniel Cameron and Tyler Buchholz speak with Retired Lieutenant General George Flynn of the United States Marine Corps. Lieutenant General Flynn serves as a member of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation's Board of Directors. The group discusses Lieutenant General Flynn's background, his concept of leadership, and his experience at the United States...

In our third episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz, and Colin Kirk sit down with Gunnery Sergeant Jonathan S Rose of the United States Marine Corps. Due to his exemplary service, character, and dedication in his personal life, as well as his ongoing military career, Jonathan was named the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Jerry Coleman Award recipient in 2018. The g...

Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk speak with Retired Command Sergeant Major, Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Board Member and Education Committee Chairperson Steve Curtis. The group discusses Steve's admiration of his father, who served in World War II, leading Steve to exceptional service during his career in the Army spanning over 30 years, the importance of family a...

On the American Valor Podcast, the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation brings to life the stories of the 37 National Baseball Hall of Famers who served during World War II, led by Chief Petty Officer Bob Feller, as well as supporting those who continue to serve today. On the first episode, the podcast team of Nathaniel Cameron, Tyler Buchholz and Colin Kirk converse with Mr. Peter Fertig. Peter dis...