266 episodes

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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    • 4.5 • 32 Ratings

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

    Jason Herbert, Host of “Historians at the Movies”

    Jason Herbert, Host of “Historians at the Movies”

    “Historians at the Movies” is a brilliant and popular podcast hosted by Jason Herbert, Ph.D. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we talk with Dr Herbert about how movies make history relatable and some of his favorite films. 

     

    Sponsors 

    •       Veteran Strategies

    •       NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •       Garmong Construction

    •       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.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Martin Davidson, Author of Mobilising Hate: The Story of Hitler's Final Solution

    Martin Davidson, Author of Mobilising Hate: The Story of Hitler's Final Solution

    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

    •      Veteran Strategies

    •      NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •      Garmong Construction

    •      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.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Deborah Daniels, Former U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney General

    Deborah Daniels, Former U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney General

    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

    •       Veteran Strategies

    •       NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •       Garmong Construction

    •       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.

    • 51 min
    Dr Elizabeth Norton, Historian of British history

    Dr Elizabeth Norton, Historian of British history

    The British Monarchy just always seems to be in the news, and we love that here at the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. This week’s interview is with Dr Elizabeth Norton, a scholar of British history and owner of a tremendously popular account on X. 

     

    Sponsors

    •      Veteran Strategies

    •      NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •      Garmong Construction

    •      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.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    John Stehr, Broadcaster and Mayor of Zionsville

    John Stehr, Broadcaster and Mayor of Zionsville

    It’s a Grand Rapids Reunion! On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast new Zionsville Mayor and Indiana broadcast Hall of Famer John Stehr joins his fellow Hall of Famer and former Michigan media teammate Jim Shella and me for fun conversation about Indiana, the media, favorite stories, and John’s take on the Five Questions.

    Sponsors

    •       Veteran Strategies

    •       NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •       Garmong Construction

    •       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.

    • 53 min
    David Brown, Author of “The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson.”

    David Brown, Author of “The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson.”

    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

    •      Veteran Strategies

    •      NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant

    •      Garmong Construction

    •      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.

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

indygreg23 ,

Great podcast

Robert - I just listened to Andrew Nagorski podcast. That was awesome! The context he gave on events in 1941 kept me hooked. Also, you are a very good interviewer. I am a subscriber now and will go back and listen to some past shows. Well done!

Greg C.

midwestgirl19 ,

Trader Senator Young

Definitely not wasting my time listening to this sellout on your podcast. #IWantMyVoteBack

bryan strawbridge ,

Great Hoosier podcast!

Love the podcast, Robert. Keep it up.

-Bryan Strawbridge

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