(Not Just) War Stories, with JD Welsh
I sit down with extraordinary individuals who most people don't know, but should, and listen to them tell amazing stories about war, and other things.
These are (Not Just) War Stories.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode #20a - Pete Donnelly
Retired Colonel, Pete Donnelly, talks about practicing "one-way" B-52 missions during The Cold War, serving at virtually every echelon during OEF and OIF, and the heroes of the 20th ASOS.
War Story - Chris Bowerfind
Former Special Forces TACP, and current pararescueman, SMSgt Chris Bowerfind, talks about surviving a helicopter crash and then taking it to the enemy who shot him down.
Episode #19 - Chris Bowerfind
Origin Story - Jarred Taylor
Former TACP, and Black Rifle Coffee Company co-founder, Jarred Taylor, talks about one of the most unique and interesting ways to start a military career.
Episode #18 - Jarred Taylor
War Story - Michael Shropshire
Retired Senior Master Sergeant, Michael Shropshire, talks about the battle that earned him the silver star.
Episode #17 - Michael Shropshire
War Story - Mike Longoria
Retired Brigadier General, Mike Longoria, talks about being ambushed, and eliminating the threat, while retrieving prisoners of war in Pakistan.
Episode #16b - Mike Longoria
Episode #16a - Mike Longoria
War Story - Gary Desserich
Retired Special Operations Aviation Regiment Aviator, and former Ranger TACP, Gary Desserich talks about his experience during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Episode #15 - Gary Desserich
War Story - Jason Quesenberry
Retired Chief Master Sergeant, and Ranger JTAC, Jason Quesenberry, talks about how proper planning and good training saved not only his teammates' lives, but earned him a Silver Star for his heroism.
Episode #14 - Jason Quesenberry
Retired Chief Master Sergeant, Ranger JTAC, and Chief of JSOC Fires, Jason Quesenberry, talks about taking it to the enemy, having the grit to do his job even after getting blown up, and the importan…
Uplifting Story - Kenny Lindsey
Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, Kenny Lindsey, talks about his 110 year old, WWII veteran grandfather, "Pops", and his tolerance, perseverance, and inspirational outlook despite enduring decad…
War Story - Kenny Lindsey
Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant and USAF TACP, Kenny Lindsey, talks about the austere circumstances during Operation Desert Storm
Episode #13 - Kenny Lindsey
Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant and Ranger TACP, Kenny Lindsey, talks about fighting in three different conflicts, how to truly lead people, and how to effectively balance work life and family …
War Story - Sean Deam
Former US Army Ranger and US Air Force TACP, Sean Deam, talks about the intensity of being a Ranger, blending in with the locals to gain vital intel, and the tragedy of losing buddies in combat.
Episode #12 - Sean Deam
Former Army Ranger and USAF TACP, Sean Deam, talks about making two combat jumps, making E-7 in two different services, and knowing the importance of being there for his family.
War Story - Justin Foles
MSgt Justin Foles talks about his first time dropping ordnance in combat, the importance of minimum safe distances, and how combat can forge lifelong friendships.