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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Last Stands And Long Shots Episodes

An adrenalin-filled collection of true stories about people facing what appears to be certain death (and sometimes is) with courage and resolve, as well as inspirational stories of reaching nearly impossible goals against terrific odds.
THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 2): THE SEIGE AND RESCUE
Oct. 20, 2024

THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 2): THE SEIGE AND RESCUE

For days Forsyth's men laid in their shallow holes trying not to get shot, but the doctor was hit badly, Beecher was dying, and qa half dozen others were either dead of wounded, including Forsyth, who was still commanding his men. They had sent scouts...

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THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 1): FORSYTH'S DILEMMA
Oct. 13, 2024

THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 1): FORSYTH'S DILEMMA

August, 1868  General Phil Sheridan offers a special commission to his top officer Col. Forsyth to hire 50 good, tough men to bring the fight to the Indians that have been marauding throughout the central and northern West. Armed with Spencer...

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AMELIA EARHART'S DESPERATE CALLS FOR HELP
April 28, 2024

AMELIA EARHART'S DESPERATE CALLS FOR HELP

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#10 OF 462 (PT 2) THE STORY OF BRYAN'S STATION: SIMON GIRTY'S REVENGE
March 21, 2024

#10 OF 462 (PT 2) THE STORY OF BRYAN'S STATION: SIMON GIRTY'S RE…

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#10 of 462 LISTENER FAVS THE STORY OF BRYAN'S STATION (PT 1) : THE INDIAN ATTACK
March 21, 2024

#10 of 462 LISTENER FAVS THE STORY OF BRYAN'S STATION (PT 1) : THE…

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THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PART TWO) BEST OF 1001 HEROES #2 OF 446) A LEGEND IS BORN
Jan. 25, 2024

THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PART TWO) BEST OF 1001 HEROES #2 OF 446) …

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THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 1): BEST OF (#2 of 446) THE RISING STORM
Jan. 25, 2024

THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 1): BEST OF (#2 of 446) THE RISING STORM

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REMEMBERING MAY 7, 1988:: WHEN WINNING COLORS BEAT THE BOYS AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY
Dec. 17, 2023

REMEMBERING MAY 7, 1988:: WHEN WINNING COLORS BEAT THE BOYS AT THE KE…

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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (PT 2): LONDON IS FIREBOMBED
Sept. 10, 2023

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (PT 2): LONDON IS FIREBOMBED

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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (PT 1): THE GERMAN GOLIATH STRIKES AND BRITAIN RISES TO FIGHT
Sept. 3, 2023

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN (PT 1): THE GERMAN GOLIATH STRIKES AND BRITAIN …

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(PT 2) THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN:
July 6, 2023

(PT 2) THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN:

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MOTHER JONES AND THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN W. VA (PT 1)
July 6, 2023

MOTHER JONES AND THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN W. VA (PT 1)

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CINDERELLA MAN: THE GREATEST UNDERDOG STORY IN SPORTS HISTORY
June 11, 2023

CINDERELLA MAN: THE GREATEST UNDERDOG STORY IN SPORTS HISTORY

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IN HARM'S WAY THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE USS JOHNSTON
May 10, 2023

IN HARM'S WAY THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE USS JOHNSTON

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? 12 INCREDIBLE SOLE SURVIVOR STORIES
Feb. 19, 2023

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? 12 INCREDIBLE SOLE SURVIVOR STORIES

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