Daniel Janousek

Welcome Home Podcast

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Interviews with Veterans, particularly those Americans who served in Vietnam. We share their stories, and give them the proper welcome home they deserved.

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Daniel Janousek

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Episode 7: Pilot Dale Berg- Vietnam, Hueys, and a Life of Flight 02.03.2025 1:43:02

Send a text In Episode 7 of the Welcome Home Podcast , I sit down with Dale Berg—Vietnam veteran and helicopter pilot—who went from being a struggling high school student in San Francisco to flying Hueys in combat. Dale served two tours in Vietnam, and while he downplays it, he has some incredible stories to share. Beyond being a skilled pilot, he’s also a fantastic storyteller. During our convers...

Episode 6: Lloyd - Army Door Gunner - 1st Calvary Division - Vietnam 05.01.2024 1:00:01

Send a text On Episode 6 of the Welcome Home Podcast, I sat down with LLoyd, a door gunner on a UH-1 Huey during Vietnam. His captivating story telling ability and fascinating background made this intense interview even more special. Thank you Lloyd for your service, and Welcome Home. Viewer Discretion is advised. Support the show Follow and reach out to us on Instagram for updates and future int...

Episode 5: Squid & A River Rat - Iraq War Stories with Chas & Jeff 13.10.2023 2:14:39

Send a text On episode 5 we interviewed Chas and Jeff, 2 Iraq war veterans who shared their experience overseas. From pulling over the Prince of Bahrain to throwing MRE Bombs...this was an incredibly fun podcast to record. I hope ya'll enjoy! Support the show Follow and reach out to us on Instagram for updates and future interviews: @WelcomeHomeStoriesPod

Episode 4: MOH Recipients of the Vietnam War. Pt.1 21.09.2023 43:02

Send a text On episode 4 we discuss Medal of Honor Recipients Michael Thornton, Roy Benavidez, PFC Burke and many more. It is a heavy subject matter, but we do pay tribute to these heroes. You may or may not hear me singing some service branches songs as well :) Support the show Follow and reach out to us on Instagram for updates and future interviews: @WelcomeHomeStoriesPod

Episode 3: The Life of Thomas Joseph Sweeney 02.09.2023 46:42

Send a text On this episode of the Welcome Home Podcast I sit down with Sean & Nikki Sweeney. Who's husband and father (respectively) Thomas Joseph Sweeney served in Vietnam as an Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist. We discuss his career as well as Nikki's own personal connection with Vietnam, as she lost her previous husband to direct exposure to Agent Orange at 23 years old. There a...

Episode 2: Ep 1 Breakdown, Booby Traps & Mk II PBRs 22.08.2023 32:22

Send a text On this episode of the Welcome Home Podcast, we do a battle story breakdown from our interview with Tommy in Episode 1. Join us as we dive into some rabbit holes on booby traps used by the Viet Cong, and discuss in detail the magnificent vessel that was a Patrol Boat Riverene: MK II PBR and much more! Hope ya'll enjoy and some of this content is graphic in nature and listener disc...

Episode 1: Tommy Marshall (Bay of Pigs, Vietnam, Desert Storm) 19.07.2023 1:02:12

Send a text On this episode of the Welcome Home Podcast we interviewed Tommy Marshall, a Navy PBR River Rat and Boatswain. He is one of the few who witnessed the bay of pigs invasion in person, as well as raising a family, serving in Vietnam, and finishing his career on the USS Wisconsin in Conflict Desert Storm. Tommy is a purple heart recipient and amputee, just like my grandfather was. Since me...