Veterans, History, and Lyrics

We talk about the songs that talk about history, then see how historically accurate they are!

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Episodes

Friday Apr 10, 2026

No song this week, but we go over what all is going on with the podcast with some of what you will be seeing soon! And keeping with the history, I throw in 10 little tidbits of things that have all happened in April!Our Merch Store: https://vhlpodcast.comRockin' R's merch also available here!#veterans #history #historyinmusic #vhl #veteranshistoryandlyrics

Friday Mar 27, 2026

For the first time, Dave and I could not narrow our song choice down to one song. So we went with the obvious answer: do both of them! Today we talk about The Vasa, a Swedish ship from 1626, that had a very interesting story to tell with it...Our merch store!: veterans-history-and-lyrics-podcast.myshopify.comAll proceeds from the items marked "Post" go directly to our local VFW.#historyinmusic #podcast #veterans #vhl #vasa #blazonstone #dougalkenny #taleofthevasa

Thursday Mar 12, 2026

This time we cover the song Fire and Flames by the Longest Johns! The great Halifax Disaster!Our merch store!: veterans-history-and-lyrics-podcast.myshopify.comPatrick Vincent Coleman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Coleman_(train_dispatcher)Halifax explosion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Explosion#historyinmusic #podcast #veterans #vhl

Drunken BS Episode 1!

Thursday Feb 26, 2026

Thursday Feb 26, 2026

We ran out of time with the weather and some personal events, so we get together and just BS around a bit.Tell us your story about An Nasiriyah: historyinmusic5@gmail.com #veterans #veteranstories #vfw

Valentines day Massacre!

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

We welcome back Ranger Mike, and we talk about the James Taylor song Valentines Day versus the Valentines Day Massacre that occurred on 2/14/1929...Follow us on our Instagram @vhlpodcast#jamestaylor #VHLPodcast #historyinmusic

Thursday Jan 29, 2026

This time we cover the Johnny Cash song The Ballad of Ira Hayes! Listen in as we go over this decorated Marine from WWII!Follow us on Instagram: @vhlpodcast #historyinmusic #veterans #podcast #vfw

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

I have had a lot going on with work and some other family things, so I am updating everyone on the recording studio progress! We will be putting out probably our last video from the VFW next week and will be back on schedule after that. Follow our instagram: @vhlpodcast

Thursday Jan 08, 2026

This time we cover the popular Johnny Horton song The Battle of New Orleans! How accurate is the song to the actual events?Please drop a like and subscribe if you want to see more of our content!Link to the book (not an affiliate link):https://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Fiscus-Tragedy-Transfixed-Nation/dp/1626400873Send us your story about the battle of An Nasiriyah here: historyinmusic5@gmail.com

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025

We cover the history behind the song The Death of Little Kathy Fiscus by Jimmie Osborne! Come listen to the events that actually happened behind the first live news coverage event!Please drop a like and subscribe if you want to see more of our content!Link to the book (not an affiliate link):https://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Fiscus-Tragedy-Transfixed-Nation/dp/1626400873Send us your story about the battle of An Nasiriyah here: historyinmusic5@gmail.com #veterans #podcast #historyinmusic #kathyfiscus #jimmieosborne

Sunday Dec 14, 2025

Today we talk about the Mary Celeste song by J. P. Cormier! Ghost ship? Maybe, but definitely cursed in some way from her original build...Please drop a like and subscribe if you want to see more of our content!Send us your story about the battle of An Nasiriyah here: historyinmusic5@gmail.com #veterans #podcast #historyinmusic

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