Veteran Akshay Nanavati Embraces Danger in FEARVANA
Aasif Mandvi (star of CBS' Evil) stars in this docu-series, alongside the real person he's portraying, Akshay Nanavati, a veteran who embraces an unusual philosophy of putting himself in harm's way to achieve enlightenment... Fearvana. Look for Fearvana, from Voyage Media, anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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Letters From My Father
Jack Quaid stars in this docudrama that follows one woman retracing her father's POW experience during World War II, when he was captured by the Japanese, kept in one of the most notorious POW camps of the war, and had to find a way to survive.
You can find the rest of the series by searching for "Letters From My Father", from Voyage Media, anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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A Wartime Hero's Letters
Two sisters uncover a trove of letters from more than 70 years ago, that detail their father's friendship with a navy man who would ultimately die sacrificing his life to save his fellow sailors.
True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, A Wartime Hero’s Letters, was written, directed and produced by Dan Benamor, based on the research and findings of Cindy Sommer and Sue Sturm. You can see Fred Fonda’s personal profile (http://www.medalmulisha.com/fonda-kia-navy--marine-corps-medal.html) as well as all the other incredible military history of medals catalogued at medalmulisha.com, the website mentioned in this episode. Starring Ray Carsillo as Fred and Jon Cahill as Al. Edited, sound designed and mixed by John Higgins. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.
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Voyage is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and their goal to help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. For every 100 downloads of any episode of True War Stories: Mission Report between February 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, Voyage will donate $1 to Wounded Warrior Project. Help us to spread the word by encouraging others to listen to True War Stories: Mission Report, and together we can support our wounded warriors and their families as they heal.
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My Father, The Spy
A young woman in need of a stable father figure meets her new stepfather, Jean-Luc, a special forces operative, who applies his specialized skills and knowledge to raising his stepdaughter.
You can learn more about Brigitte and Jean-Luc by reading her novel, Expecting The Good: Inspiration From A Badass With A Big Heart, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Good-Inspiration-Badass-Heart/dp/0978747542
True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, My Father, The Spy, was Written, directed and produced by Dan Benamor based on the novel Expecting The Good: Inspiration From A Badass With A Big Heart by Brigitte Cutshall w/a forward written by retired US Army General Keith M. Huber. Starring Jonathan Regier as Jean-Luc and Carolina Bonetti as Brigitte. Edited, sound designed and mixed by John Higgins. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.
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Voyage is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and their goal to help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. For every 100 downloads of any episode of True War Stories: Mission Report between February 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, Voyage will donate $1 to Wounded Warrior Project. Help us to spread the word by encouraging others to listen to True War Stories: Mission Report, and together we can support our wounded warriors and their families as they heal.
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American Dreamer
Ryan Hurst (Remember The Titans, Sons of Anarchy) stars in this episode, which follows the romance between a young couple that is split apart when war sends one of them across the world.
You can hear more about this story by reading the novel it's based on, American Dreamer: A Look Into The Life of My Father, Joe Baby, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/American-Dreamer-Look-Into-Father/dp/0985965754/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511658361&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=american+dream+bill+sefekar
You can also learn more at the website http://joeslifelonglegacy.com
True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, American Dreamer, was written, directed and produced by Michael Chamoy, based on the book American Dreamer: A Look Into The Life of My Father, Joe Baby by Bill Sefekar. Starring Ryan Hurst as Joe and Carolina Bonetti as Thelma. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Andres Coca. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.
If you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you’re listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes.Â
Voyage is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and their goal to help bring independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. For every 100 downloads of any episode of True War Stories: Mission Report between February 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, Voyage will donate $1 to Wounded Warrior Project. Help us to spread the word by encouraging others to listen to True War Stories: Mission Report, and together we can support our wounded warriors and their families as they heal.
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Each episode, a different true story of war, told either by the veterans who lived it or people who are connected to the true story, supplemented by original music, immersive sound design, and performances recreating some of these true moments in military life.
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