Leaders and Legends
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The Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications.
Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com
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Josiah Bunting III, Author of “The Making of a Leader: the Formative Years of George C. Marshall”
Leaders and Legends
06/10/24 • 39 min
George C. Marshall is one of the most impactful leaders of the 20th century—he was both a five-star general and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. But what was his path to such astounding success and accomplishments? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Josiah Bunting III about his new book “The Making of a Leader: the Formative Years of George C. Marshall.”
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• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Documentarians Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien on “The Speedway Murders”
Leaders and Legends
06/24/24 • 62 min
Their names are Jayne, Mark, Ruth, and Danny. They were abducted from the Burger Chef in Speedway on November 17, 1978; their bodies were found two days later in a wooded area of Johnson County. Their killers have never been brought to justice. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, the writers/directors of a brilliant and chilling new documentary “The Speedway Murders”, Australians Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien, discuss what compelled them to make this film, their own theories about the case, and how the police investigation was botched from the second it was discovered the employees were gone.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Deborah Daniels, Former U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney General
Leaders and Legends
04/01/24 • 51 min
It is an honor to have Deborah Daniels as our “Leaders and Legends” podcast guest for this week. She is one of state’s most successful and impactful leaders. Along with Jim Shella, we discuss a litany of issues related to Indiana, her career, and whether her brother should have run for president in 2012.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Harold Holzer, “Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration”
Leaders and Legends
02/19/24 • 63 min
Harold Holzer is one of the world’s foremost scholars on the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln—he served as the historical advisor for the movie “Lincoln”—and he makes his third appearance on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss his latest book “Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration.” Like all his other works, Harold digs deep into Lincoln’s thoughts to bring us an unvarnished look at the Great Emancipator’s views on a subject all too relevant to today.
Sponsors:
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies:
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob Ryan, Sports Columnist Emeritus for the Boston Globe
Leaders and Legends
04/22/24 • 73 min
Bob Ryan is one of the most famous and respected sportswriters of the past 50 years. You’ve seen him on TV and (if you’re smart) you follow him on X, and this week he is our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss Larry Bird, “Deflategate”, the impact of Caitlin Clark, and a whole bunch more. It was like having the sports page all to myself...hope you enjoy our conversation.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jason Lantzer, Butler University History Professor and Author of “Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust.”
Leaders and Legends
05/13/24 • 54 min
By witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust in person, General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower changed history by insisting we preserve history. On this week’s Leaders and Legends podcast Butler University History Professor Jason Lantzer joins us to discuss his enlightening and well-researched book “Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust.” One thing is clear: Ike was determined to have as many people as possible see what happened in the camps so that nobody could ever say it didn’t happen.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03/11/24 • 64 min
Very few individuals have impacted American politics like our seventh president. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss the power of Old Hickory with Professor David Brown, author of “The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson.” If you want to understand the arc of American politics and how it can lead to a cult of personality, please read Dr. Brown’s book.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Harry Gonso, Former IU Trustee and Daniels Chief of Staff
Leaders and Legends
02/26/24 • 46 min
Harry Gonso is a famous Hoosier athlete, a pioneering attorney, one of the proudest IU alums you’ll ever meet, and a former chief of staff to Governor Mitch Daniels—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We are joined by Hall of Famer Jim Shella—and a special guest to read Harry the Five Questions.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04/08/24 • 67 min
Martin Davidson is an award-winning author, producer, director for the BBC, the History Channel, and the Discovery Channel. He is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss Mr Davidson’s scholarship, his research about Germany, Germans, and the Holocaust. His is a unique insight which created a fascinating and informative conversation.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mark Patrick, Former Radio Show Host and Sportscaster
Leaders and Legends
07/29/24 • 93 min
Mark Patrick is a Hoosier sports journalism legend. A man of many voices and more stories, Mark is our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week. We are joined by two of his former colleagues—Debby Knox and Jim Shella—for a raucous trip down memory lane. It’s honestly once of the best, most fun conversations we’ve ever featured on the podcast.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Leaders and Legends have?
Leaders and Legends currently has 296 episodes available.
What topics does Leaders and Legends cover?
The podcast is about Legends, Indianapolis, Media, History, Influencer, Podcasts, Leaders, Business, Politics and Indiana.
What is the most popular episode on Leaders and Legends?
The episode title 'Ambassador Kenneth Adelman Remembers Henry Kissinger' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Leaders and Legends?
The average episode length on Leaders and Legends is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of Leaders and Legends released?
Episodes of Leaders and Legends are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Leaders and Legends?
The first episode of Leaders and Legends was released on Feb 1, 2019.
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