SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG
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John Stryker Meyer, call sign--Tilt, hosts untold stories of the operations of MAC-V SOG. Vietnam. The Secret War.
Episodes
- 060: Hawaiian SOG Warrior, Jim "Kimo" Wheeler. From SOG to the CIA
In this episode, Jim "Kimo" Wheeler discusses his military career, including his service with MACV-SOG in Vietnam and his subsequent work with the Special Forces and the CIA's Special Activities Division. He shares his experiences with rec…
- 059: Jim Day. Too Young for SF.. Went anyway. Ran SOG Missions in Cambodia at the Tip of The Spear.
This episode features Jim Day's firsthand account of being selected for MACV-SOG recon and deployed to Cambodia during the Secret War. He describes crossing into enemy territory, challenging initial missions, and the loss of teammates whil…
- 058: RT Florida – Robert Sinton, Seven Days on the Run
Robert Sinton shares his experience on a seven-day recon mission with RT Florida, highlighting the challenges of operating in enemy territory, the vital support of his Montagnard team, and the strategies used to outmaneuver the NVA.
- 057: Hair-Raising SOG Tales. With Dale Hanson
This episode features Dale Hanson sharing hair-raising stories of extreme valor from MAC V SOG, as detailed in his new book.
- 056: Just Another Day in SOG. With Robert "Bru" Taylor.
In episode 056 of SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG, Robert “Bru” Taylor recounts his experiences running SOG Recon missions from CCN, describing them as just another day in SOG.
- 055 (Updated): Being Invisible While Being Hunted by NVA. With Reinald Pope.
Reinald Pope discusses his strategy of remaining 'invisible' to survive SOG missions while being hunted by the NVA.
- 054: Council Jordan “Pete” Armstrong Jr. Went on Unique Assignments After Running SOG Missions.
In episode 054 of SOGCast, Council Jordan “Pete” Armstrong Jr. shares details about unique assignments he undertook following his tour of duty with ST Idaho, where he ran MAC V SOG missions.
- 053: Air Force Covey Pilot Gary Green. Flying Over Teams Under Enemy Fire.
In episode 053 of SOGCast, Air Force Covey Pilot Gary Green discusses his experiences flying over MAC V SOG teams and describes being under enemy fire.
- 052: Alfonso “RT” Rivero, Crew Chief w/ Storied Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron, Supporting SOG Missions.
Alfonso “RT” Rivero served as a Crew Chief with the Air Force's 20th Special Operations Squadron, detailing his support for MAC V SOG missions during his three years of service.
- 051: RT Idaho's John Trantanella on 2nd SOG Combat HALO Jump Into Laos.
John Trantanella, a member of RT Idaho, details the second SOG Combat HALO jump into Laos. This story is featured on SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG.
- 050: Randy Harrison, SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.
Episode 050 of SOGCast features Randy Harrison, a CCS SOG Recon Officer, recounting his survival of an epic Medal of Honor mission in Cambodia.
- 049: Did God Speak to a Bloodied “Dynamite” in a Firefight?
In SOGCast episode 049, an untold story of MAC V SOG questions whether a soldier nicknamed “Dynamite” heard a divine voice during a firefight while severely injured.
- 048: SOG Codename "Dynamite" Digs Into Explosive, Mind-Bending SOG Missions.
This episode features "Dynamite" Dick Thompson detailing explosive and mind-bending missions undertaken by MACV SOG. The podcast is SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG, episode 048.
- 047: Jason Hardy - SOG Demystified
This episode features Jason Hardy discussing and demystifying SOG. Learn more about MAC V SOG.
- 046: Top Secret Tom Reveals Role in Helping Allies Flee the Taliban After Afghanistan Collapses.
In this episode of SOGCast, 'Top Secret Tom' details his involvement in helping allies evacuate from Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover. The description also includes links for advertising inquiries and privacy information.
- 045: Close Support for SOG. Don Engebretsen, The Skyraider.
Don Engebretsen, an A-1 Skyraider pilot, recounts providing close support to SOG recon teams. The episode includes information about a Medal of Honor recipient.
- 044: Gene Pugh Ran SOG Recon and Survived Sapper Attack
SOGCast episode 044 features Gene Pugh recounting his experiences running SOG Recon and surviving a deadly Sapper attack on August 23, 1968. The attack led to the deaths of 16 Green Berets.
- 043: Rick Freeman - Cobras Supporting SOG, to Fighter Jets.
Rick Freeman shares his experience transitioning from flying Cobra gunships during SOG missions to flying fighter jets. This episode details his military aviation career path.
- 042: Tony Bandiera Jr. SOG Green Beret’s Stories from Across The Fence
Tony Bandiera Jr., a SOG Green Beret, shares his experiences running missions across the fence. This episode of SOGCast features his firsthand accounts.
- 041: Dương Ngọc Như - After War Spends Years Escaping Communism in Vietnam
In this episode of SOGCast, Dương Ngọc Như recounts his experiences escaping communism in Vietnam for years after the war concluded. The podcast focuses on the untold stories of MAC V SOG.
- 040: Dương Ngọc Như - Heroic Kingbee pilot Saved SOG teams in Laos, Cambodia.
This episode features Dương Ngọc Như, a Kingbee pilot recognized for his heroic actions in saving SOG teams in Laos and Cambodia.
- 039: H.L. Serra - Knew SOG was Compromised in Cambodia
HL Serra, a naval intelligence officer, reveals that he knew MAC V SOG was compromised in Cambodia. This episode of SOGCast explores untold stories from the Vietnam War.
- 038: From SOG Recon Mission to Duty in Afghanistan With Special Forces
Rick Estes discusses his career transition from a MAC V SOG reconnaissance mission to serving in Afghanistan with the Special Forces.
- 037: Jim Suber - Brother of SOG MIA Recon Green Beret’s Decades of Pain
This episode features Jim Suber, brother of a MIA Recon Green Beret from MAC V SOG. He shares the story of his family's decades of pain following his brother's disappearance.
- 036: Barry Pencek “Scarface” .Marine Aviator’s Story on Historic SOG Operation Tailwind Mission.
Barry Pencek
- 035: Bill Werther - Led Mission for Ricardo’s Revenge. NVA Pay Severe Price
Episode 035 features Bill Werther discussing his leadership of the Ricardo's Revenge mission, which resulted in heavy NVA casualties. The episode is part of the SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG series.
- 034: Dale Hanson Pt2. | Dale Loses A Finger. Flies Secret Mission
This episode of SOGCast features Dale Hanson discussing his return to MAC V SOG after losing a finger. He also recounts flying a secret mission.
- 033: A Finger Shot Off. With Dale Hanson.
In this episode of SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG, Dale Hanson shares his experience of having a finger shot off during a mission and his subsequent decision to continue fighting.
- 032: Cliff Newman: Survived first SOG HALO Combat Jump Into Laos in the Rain.
Episode 032 of SOGCast Untold Stories of MAC V SOG covers Cliff Newman's experience surviving a HALO combat jump into Laos during rainfall.
- 031: Tim Schaaf: In-Country Training Mission Turned Deadly Serious
Tim Schaaf shares a story from SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG about an in-country training mission that became deadly serious.
- 030: SOF Magazine Founder and Former Publisher, Green Beret Robert K. Brown
This episode of SOGCast features Robert K. Brown, founder and publisher of Soldier of Fortune Magazine and a former Green Beret. He shares his experiences as a fighter against communism.
- 029: Tom Waskovich Shut Down The Ho Chi Minh Trail in SLAM Operation
SOG Team Leader Tom Waskovich discusses his role in shutting down the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the SLAM Operation. This episode of SOGCast focuses on this significant military achievement.
- 028: Lynne M. Black Jr. - Perfected C-4 POW Knockout Explosive Ambush - On Himself First!
In this episode of SOGCast, Lynne M. Black Jr. details a C-4 knockout explosive ambush he perfected, even testing it on himself. This story is part of the Untold Stories of MAC V SOG series.
- 027: Lynne M. Black Jr., 10,000 NVA Soldiers Tried to Kill His 9-Man SOG Recon Team
In episode 027 of SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG, Lynne M. Black Jr. describes an intense mission where his 9-man SOG recon team was targeted by 10,000 NVA soldiers.
- 026: Roger Lockshier, “Saved SOG Souls” as 101st Gunship Crew Chief
Roger Lockshier shares his story as a 101st Gunship Crew Chief, highlighting his role in saving SOG souls. This episode of SOGCast features his experiences.
- 025: Travis Mills, Shot Five Times.
This episode of SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG features Travis Mills, who shares his story of being shot five times and then ordered to perform guard duty.
- 024: Pat Watkins, Part 2: Earns DSC during Sapper Attack
Part 2 of Pat Watkins' story on the SOGCast Untold Stories of MAC V SOG covers the Sapper attack of 8/23/68, during which he earned the DSC. The attack resulted in the deaths of 16 Green Berets.
- 023: Pat Watkins. Oscar 8 Target.
Pat Watkins shares his experiences during three tours with MAC V SOG, detailing an event in Oscar 8 where NVA soldiers asked his team to perform night guard duty.
- 022: John F. Mullins. A Controversial Program.
This episode features John F. Mullins, who ran SOG Recon and was an operator in the Phoenix Program's PRU action branch. The discussion covers his involvement in a program that was both successful and controversial.
- 021: David Gordon. A Back-Breaking SOG Mission.
David Gordon recounts a SOG mission where he sustained a debilitating back injury. Despite the injury, he recovered and went on to have a career in the Army and as a firefighter in San Francisco.
- 020: Rob Graham. POW Snatch with a Bow and Arrow.
In episode 020 of SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG, Rob Graham, a CCS SOG Recon man, details his experience on a top-secret Cambodian mission where he used a bow and arrow for a POW snatch.
- 019: Doug Godshall Kicked Out, then Runs SOG Recon.
This episode features Doug Godshall, who recounts his time in Vietnam running SOG Recon after being removed from SF training. He also discusses his experiences with Eldon Bargewell.
- 018: Surviving the I Drang Valley. Clete “Babysan” Sinyard
This episode features Clete “Babysan” Sinyard, who survived the I Drang Valley and later ran SOG Recon at CCN. The podcast is part of the SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG series.
- 017: Frank Pully, One-Zero For The Last Years of SOG’s 8-year Secret War.
This episode features Frank Pully, who served as One-Zero for RT Idaho and RT Louisiana during the concluding years of MAC V SOG's eight-year clandestine operation.
- 016: Tough Times with Michael O'Byrne, SOG Recon/Military Intel Officer.
This episode features Michael O’Byrne, a SOG Recon and Military Intel officer, discussing his experiences serving the country through injuries and tough times.
- 015: Seldom in Plain Sight. Ron Owens, SOG Operator
This episode features Ron Owens, a SOG operator with over 50 years of service to his country. His contributions were significant, though often unseen.
- 014: Mitch Utterback: Retired Green Beret links SOG’s History to WW II OSS Legends
In this episode, retired Green Beret Mitch Utterback explores the historical links between MAC V SOG and the legendary figures of World War II OSS.
- 013: Joe Parnar. Author/SOG Medic. Air. Ground.
This episode features Joe Parnar, an author and SOG Medic who recounts his experiences in the secret war, operating both from the air and on the ground.
- 012: Robert J. “Spider” Parks: Comanche SOG Legend Rebuilt ST Idaho
This episode features Robert J. “Spider” Parks, a legendary figure from Comanche SOG. Parks served for 33 years in ST Idaho. The episode title references his legendary status and rebuilding efforts in Idaho.
- 011: Tom Cunningham. One Week in SOG
Tom Cunningham shares his experiences during a difficult week in MAC V SOG, describing an out-of-body moment he had when his team was overrun by the NVA.