Finest Hours
by Brayden Cromar, Hayden Hansen, Skylar WilliamsExploring the amazing true stories of human achievement and influence
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Episodes
Irena Sendler: Rescuing Children of The Holocaust
17m · PublishedIrena Sender, a polish born social worker smuggled thousands of Jewish children out of the Jewish ghettos during WW2, learn how she was able to save, and foster thousands of souls from death and enslavement.
Creating Worlds With a Pen
25m · PublishedRobert Jordan, author of The Wheel of Time, is one of America's most revered fantasy authors, his work has inspired many fantasy authors including Geroge R.R. Martin. In addition to his accomplishments as an author, he led quite an interesting life. Click play and learn more.
Bill Bowerman: The Soldier, The Coach, The Innovator
18m · PublishedLegendary track and field coach Bill Bowerman did so much more than coach young men on the finer points of running and jumping, he was an innovator. His grizzled hands that crafted shoes for his athletes would build an empire on and off the track.
The Torrance Tornado: Olympian Called to War Pt. 2
37m · PublishedIn part 2, Louis and Phil have been taken captive by the Japanese Empire, a hostile enemy who depraved men of their own dignity and sense of worth. Join us in a gritty episode as we discuss the atrocities Louis Zamperini would ultimately have to triumph over.
The Torrance Tornado: Olympian Called to War Pt. 1
36m · PublishedLouis Zamperini, thought to be the first man to break the impossible 4:00 mile in track & field, was drafted into WW2. This harrowing tale of survival is one of the greatest of world war 2. Listen to learn about Louis's triumph in the darkest of days.
Bernie Webber: Rescue From an Icy, Watery Grave
27m · PublishedWhen a raging winter storm off the Northeastern coasts breaks an oil tanker in half, a young coast guard officer and 3 other young men are tasked with an impossible rescue.
Short Stories: 60 Hours Under the Sea
11m · PublishedHarrison Odjegba Okene, a Nigerian cook, was shipwrecked off the coast of Nigera. He was able to find an air pocket in the ship and survive for 60 hours before being rescued by search and rescue divers. Listen to his amazing story now.
Short Stories: Elisabeth Elliiot
8m · PublishedA devout christian, and author, Elliot and her husband worked tirelessly to help translate the bible into languages for remote tribes in South America. When tribals killed her husband, she forgave them and continued to serve those same tribe members.
Short Stories: The Jewish mathmetician who saved American lives during WW2
7m · PublishedDuring WW2 American bombers were taking heavy losses over Germany. Abraham Wald, a Jewish immigrant put his analytical mind to work to help solve this problem and save countless lives.
Reporter Gone Mad: The Nellie Bly Story
21m · PublishedWhat would you do if your employer asked you to infiltrate an insane aslym, live among the patients there, and report on the conditions in the asylum? For Nellie Bly, a charming Pennsylvania girl, this was the opportunity that she had been starving for. In the 19th century, it was highly unpopular for women to have careers, but Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) dedicated herself to improving the social well-being of the disenfranchised.
Finest Hours has 34 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 15:51:38. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 19th, 2024 17:12.