The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love

Send us Fan Mail Yesterday’s episode shared Sarah’s evening letter — the one where she joked about writing twice in one day. But there really were two letters that day. This is the one I missed — the first one, written that morning, full of errands, laughter, and small comforts that kept her steady while she waited for my dad to come home. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of...

Send us Fan Mail Two letters written on the same day — one from a war zone, one from a quiet apartment in Texas. He finally has a date to come home. She doesn’t know it yet. Still, somehow, their words move in step — letters in sync, even in war. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgo...

Send us Fan Mail It’s another day of distance — one letter from Vietnam, one from San Antonio — both written on October 15, 1971. He’s counting the weeks until his short trip home. She’s writing twice in one day, reaching across the miles. Somehow, they’re always in tune, even in war. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letter...

Send us Fan Mail Three letters travel across the ocean in a single day — two from Sarah in San Antonio, one from Dick in Vietnam. Between them are sleepless nights, parties, laughter, a few cookies, and a love that refuses to loosen its grip, even half a world apart. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged betwee...

Send us Fan Mail On October 12, 1971, Dick sat in his hooch in Vietnam eating Sarah’s cookies and drinking a Coke while balancing their checkbook and planning for their future. That same day, Sarah was in San Antonio — surrounded by blue baby gifts from her friends, cheering for her Pirates, and writing about how much she missed him. Two letters, two worlds, one steady rhythm of love across an oce...

Send us Fan Mail On October 11, 1971, Dick writes from Da Nang without knowing that Sarah has just spent the night in the hospital. His letter is calm and full of everyday comforts — cooking, saving money, and sipping his wife’s favorite grape soda. Meanwhile, Sarah writes from San Antonio, home again after a frightening night, trying to steady herself and reassure him that she and the baby are al...

Send us Fan Mail While Dick settles into another ordinary day in Vietnam, Sarah faces a medical scare that leaves her hospitalized and alone in San Antonio. Their letters from October 10, 1971 reveal two sides of love and trust—one routine, one terrifying—and the power of telling the truth, even when it hurts. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast pr...

Send us Fan Mail A Saturday apart but perfectly in sync — Sarah eats “pitza” and beer for breakfast in San Antonio, while Dick sips Kahlúa after lobster and steak in Vietnam. Both write of laughter, longing, and the simple pleasures that connect them. One month since Hawaii, their love still feels freshly held in their arms Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a perso...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dick’s letter from Da Nang brings the war into sharp focus. For once, he sets aside the jokes and daily chatter to describe a standoff with the Air Force — over a damaged rotor blade that could have cost lives. He flew the HH-43 Huskie, a rescue helicopter with laminated wooden rotors so fragile they had to be replaced after even a small ding. Back in San Antonio,...

Send us Fan Mail On October 7, 1971, Dick writes about a quiet day on base with Verl and Pie, a crowded phone line, and his love for Sarah. Meanwhile, Sarah is on cloud nine after a surprise call from Dick. She dives into painting their baby’s chest, baking cookies, managing finances, and gathering gifts for their child. These two letters show how even across the world, their days still connect —...

Send us Fan Mail On October 6, 1971, both Sarah and Dick wrote letters bursting with humor, sexual tension, and dreams of their baby and future together. Dick talks about sending home dice games for Christmas and making plans with Bill Cobbs. Sarah confides her rising libido, her nesting instincts, and the swirl of life in San Antonio. Together their words show a marriage alive with anticipation,...

Send us Fan Mail On October 5, 1971, Sarah and Dick both write letters that reveal the depth of their love. Sarah, pregnant and glowing in San Antonio, jokes that there should be “200 more Richard Allgoods” — not just in playfulness, but because she knows how rare her husband is and how many women go without that kind of love. She fills her letter with humor, cookies, M&Ms, and longing. Dick,...

Send us Fan Mail On October 4, 1971, Dick writes from Vietnam about piña coladas with Pie, fried rice from their barmaid, and a night that ends with him a little drunk and a lot in love. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of...

Send us Fan Mail Two letters written on the same day — one from a rescue pilot in Vietnam, one from a pregnant wife in San Antonio. Together they reveal a marriage built on courage, humor, and more love than they even realized. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah...

Send us Fan Mail On this day, Sarah and Dick wrote to each other about love, longing, and even desire — and in a small but striking coincidence, both mentioned eating hamburger steak for dinner. From thousands of miles apart, their lives and hearts were still in sync. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged betwe...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal recap episode, I reflect on the first five months of The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love — April through September 1971. I’ve now created 240 podcast episodes from about 500 letters, and I’m only halfway through the archive. For me, this isn’t just my parents’ love story. It’s also my story. I was the baby they were writing about every single day...

Send us Fan Mail On October 1, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio about baby stores, gossip among friends, and longing for Dick, while Dick writes from Vietnam about care packages, flying alerts, and dreaming of home. Both letters capture the rhythm of their separation — small daily details wrapped in big love. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast...

Send us Fan Mail On September 30, 1971, Sarah writes about her growing belly, friends, and the countdown until November, while Dick praises her chocolate chip cookies and counts down the months until he’s home. These letters capture the daily rhythm of love, worry, and longing as the month of September comes to a close. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal...

Send us Fan Mail On September 29, 1971, Sarah and Dick write across the world about their baby, their friends, and their love. Sarah shares her restless excitement, worries about friends and family, and the joy of another baby gift, while Dick writes back with gratitude for her care package, stories about Pie, and dreams of their future home together. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through...

Send us Fan Mail On September 28, 1971, Sarah writes to Dick about a surprise baby shower thrown in her honor, filled with thoughtful gifts and the love of friends. That same day, across the world in Vietnam, Dick writes to his “wittle chickadee” about his long day on alert, a homemade spaghetti supper, and his longing for their life together. Ironically, decades later on September 28, 2014, their...

Send us Fan Mail Two letters dated September 27, 1971. In San Antonio, Sarah weighs whether to travel home, logs the cost of their anniversary call, and notes the baby’s kicks. In Vietnam, Dick shares leave logistics (Pie, Ken, his own dates), asks for sensing and splicing tape, and walks through a quiet off-day. Side by side, they map a day by mail. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through...

Send us Fan Mail On September 26, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio about lazy Sunday naps, pregnancy cravings, and baby gifts tie-dyed by friends. Dick replies from Vietnam with gossip about Pie Hill, updates on his upcoming leave, and a deep reassurance of his love. Together, their letters capture longing, tenderness, and the everyday rhythms of life apart. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietn...

Send us Fan Mail On September 25, 1971, Sarah writes about Alabama football, friends, and a surprise party, while Dick writes from Vietnam about being on alert and attending a unit gathering. Football, family, and friendship tie them together — all while counting down the days to November 20. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on rea...

Send us Fan Mail On September 24, 1971, Sarah writes twice in one day — once in the afternoon and again late into the night — pouring out her love, her routines, and her longing. Dick also writes back from Vietnam, sharing his own dreams, loneliness, and affection. Three letters in a single day show the depth of their devotion, and the way time itself seemed to bend under the weight of missing eac...

Send us Fan Mail On September 23, 1971, Sarah and Dick Allgood wrote letters full of longing, love, and the ordinary details of their days. Sarah reflects on the depth of their bond and the ache of separation, while Dick shares his devotion, a small accident, and his tender humor. Together, their words remind us that even in the hardest moments, love carries them forward. Support the show The Allg...