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Battle Scars

Battle Scars

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Some firefights and bomb blasts never make the news or the history books, but they’re still incidents that changed the lives of those involved. In each episode, host and former soldier Thom Tran talks to fellow veterans of our recent wars. We hear from a badly burned vet who became a TV star; a medic who says God answered his prayers on the battlefield; and one of the few women soldiers to take an enemy life in action. Thom also shares his memories of fighting in Iraq, where a sniper's bullet came within an inch of killing him. Sometimes raw, often funny, but always arresting.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Battle Scars episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Battle Scars for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Battle Scars episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

JR Martinez was trapped in a burning vehicle for five long minutes. Coming back from Iraq he had to come to terms with the scarred face that now looked back in the mirror, and the feeling that his army buddies had abandoned him when he needed them most. Just as he fought to stay alive in the burning wreckage, he now battled against the prejudice of those who found his scars horrifying. His determination to be seen and accepted saw him become a TV star.

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Battle Scars - Liz Producer Demo S1 Episode 1
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01/25/22 • 34 min

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Battle Scars - Becca Demo Podcast Episode 5 Jan 7
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01/07/22 • 7 min

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Battle Scars - Don't Die with Skeletons in Your Closet
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12/21/17 • 40 min

In Iraq, Arnold Strong went hunting for a terrorist bomb and found it right under his feet. The realisation of how close he'd come to death again and again on his tour made him think about the skeletons in his closet. On leave, he decided to tell his wife a secret he'd buried deep inside. The revelation totally blew up his family life.

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Battle Scars - 06 The Case Against Jonny Young
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01/30/18 • 26 min

The physical evidence against Jonny was sparse, but the anecdotes were rich.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Battle Scars - Test episode S1, EP 1
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06/30/22 • 20 min

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Battle Scars - Trailer

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Battle Scars

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11/01/17 • 3 min

Thom Tran took a bullet in his head on his fourth day fighting in Iraq. In Battle Scars he talks candidly to others who served during our recent wars about their own battles, abroad and at home. With Thom having been forced to swap a career in the military for life as a stand-up comedian, the show has its share of laughter, tears and salty language.

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Simon Moloney took up a lonely sniper position in an Afghan building, not realising it was the headquarters of the local Taliban. Suddenly he and his comrade came under heavy fire from all sides. A bullet slammed into Simon's throat - a wound which should have killed him in minutes. Bleeding and certain he was close to death, Simon started to fight back against huge odds. It was one of Simon's best days ever.

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Battle Scars - Welcome to the world
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04/05/24 • 2 min

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Battle Scars - Draft Episode for Mar 21, 2025
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03/21/25 • 23 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Battle Scars have?

Battle Scars currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does Battle Scars cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Battle Scars?

The episode title 'Surrounded, Outnumbered, Shot in the Throat... But I Fought On.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Battle Scars?

The average episode length on Battle Scars is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Battle Scars released?

Episodes of Battle Scars are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Battle Scars?

The first episode of Battle Scars was released on Nov 1, 2017.

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