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Italian American Stories PodcastBonus Episode – Veterans Day: John Basilone (Video Version)This Veterans Day, we honor the life and legacy of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, one of the most decorated heroes of World War II — and a proud Italian American whose courage continues to inspire generations.Join Stephanie and her husband Jared, a U.S. Marine veteran, as they share the incredible story of Basilone’s bravery at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, his deep devotion to his wife Lena Riggi, and the lasting impact of his sacrifice.This special video version pairs the original audio with powerful historic photos and emotional visuals, bringing this unforgettable story to life....
2025-11-0825 minItalian American Stories PodcastEpisode 75: Veterans Day – John BasiloneEpisode 75: Veterans Day – John BasiloneIn honor of Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, this episode pays tribute to one of the greatest heroes in Marine Corps and Italian American history — Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone.Join Stephanie and her husband Jared, a proud U.S. Marine veteran, as they share the incredible story of a man whose courage, humility, and sacrifice became legendary. From his humble beginnings as the son of Italian immigrants in New Jersey, to his heroic actions on Guadalcanal and ultimate sacrifice on Iwo Jima, Basilone’s story embod...
2025-11-0625 min
Rosie the Reviewer: a WW2 movies and shows podcastEp 77 – The Pacific – Closing Out the Best War Show of All Time (Part Three)In this episode of Rosie the Reviewer, we wrap up our three-part discussion of The Pacific (2010) with episodes 7-10. Brace yourself for the brutal fighting on Peleliu and Okinawa to John and Lena Basilone, his final chapter and the long road home for Eugene Sledge and Robert Leckie. Alongside our returning guest George, we talk about leadership, disillusionment, the role of civilians, and the way grief and memory follow these men long after the war ends.🖥️ Visit our website: www.rosiethereviewer.com📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rosiethereviewerpodcast💬 Join the conversation and leave a review...
2025-10-031h 09
The Donut DolliesPutting Her Back in The Narrative: In The Clubmobile with Jaclyn BasiloneJoining us in The Clubmobile this week is a woman whose name speaks for itself- Jaclyn Basilone, great niece of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. We're tapping into the untold story of the life of Lena Basilone in the years following the war; the quiet woman who valued her family above all, and just simply didn't want to cause a fuss for anyone. Grab your coffee, and a fresh sinker and join us in what we promise is a fun girls chat!
2025-08-0650 min
Key Battles of American HistoryThe Pacific Episode 10Following the Japanese surrender, the Marines return home. Leckie resumes working at the newspaper he worked for before the war. He also starts a relationship with Vera, revealing that he never sent the letters he wrote because he believed he was not going to survive the war. Sledge, Shelton, and Burgin arrive home in the spring of 1946. Sledge is still haunted by the horrors of war, he struggles to adjust despite reassurance from his father and Phillips. Basilone's widow, Lena, visits his parents and gives them his Medal of Honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-2158 min
Key Battles of American HistoryThe Pacific Episode 8Tired of selling war bonds, Basilone requests a combat assignment and is transferred to the 5th Marine Division where he trains Marines for combat as a gunnery sergeant. He meets and marries Lena Riggi. Basilone lands at Iwo Jima, but is killed in action on the first day. Join Sean and James as they discuss this gut-wrenching episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-0742 min
Do The Flipping Thing!The Chokehold Culture Has On MomsIn this episode of the Tiny Wins Podcast hosted by Lena Basilone, we're talking about how the toxic boss babe culture has taken hold of stay at home moms. The work culture manifests itself through moms never allowing themselves to rest, always feeling the need to clean, and constantly having to prove that raising small children is a valid choice over taking on a side hustle and making money.
2023-04-1119 minDo The Flipping Thing!Celebrate Your Tiny Wins To Feel Happier Many of us feel like we are failing, but the way you are going to start feeling successful is by counting your daily wins. To enjoy whatever season you are in you must count your daily wins. These don't have to be monumental. They can be tiny!📱CONNECT WITH LENA ON SOCIAL➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lenabasilone➡️https://www.instagram.com/Lena.Basilonewww.flippinggorgeous.comCHECK OUT MY VIDEO PODCAST https://www.youtube.com/live/mJ7on2zudv0?feature=shareLISTEN TO THE AUDIO PODCAST https://podcasts.apple...
2023-04-0315 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 110: Falling/Apart written by Steve Basilone (The Goldbergs, Community, Happy Endings)We’re starting off the year with a great dead pilot! It’s called Falling/Apart written by Steve Basilone (The Goldbergs, Community, Happy Endings). In Falling/Apart Lena and Evan, both newly single, must navigate the uniquely demoralizing song-and-dance of single-hood: the swiping right, the ghosting, the banal first date banter. Honestly, they both (kind of) hate it...until they meet each other. And thus the romantic cycle of falling in love and falling apart begins anew. This project was set up at NBC, with Seth Gordon attached to direct and Sony Pictures TV attached to produce. Falling/Apart...
2023-01-1955 min