Episode 478: Alex Hollings on the harrowing story of the Andree Expedition
SOFREP Radio6 Sep 2019

Episode 478: Alex Hollings on the harrowing story of the Andree Expedition

Guest host Alex Hollings tells the harrowing story of the Andree Expedition -- a small group of explorers that died in 1897 while attempting to be the first men to reach the North Pole. Hollings, a Marine veteran and journalist, offers a scripted account of their story while discussing his unique perspective on heroism. According to Hollings, success isn’t a prerequisite for admiration and respect -- heroism is about having the will to try. Heroism, as Hollings points out, has more to do with intent and effort than outcome. A fool can luck into victory, and a hero can fall short of his goals. Keep sending over your e-mails to sofrep.radio@sofrep.com, we read them all, but keep in mind if they’re shorter and to the point, we’re more likely to get to them on here. Also leave us a review on iTunes. As always, be sure to check out NEWSREP.com for the latest foreign policy, security, and defense news, and also CrateClub.com for Spec Ops grade gear hand picked by professionals. See you all again next week!

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