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Ep. 291: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Andy Menechella (Part 4)
In this powerful fourth installment of Andy Menechella’s journey, host Richard Acritelli guides an unflinching, heartfelt conversation about survival, resilience, and redemption. From a Queens childhood marked by hardship and abuse to the brutal realities of combat in Vietnam and the long path toward healing, Menechella shares how pain became purpose.
He reflects on faith, family, fatherhood, and the courage it takes to confront the past through his forthcoming memoir, Scars and Strength. Together, the two explore how sports, camaraderie, and compassion helped rebuild a life once fractured by war and silence.
Through honesty and humanity, this episode reminds us that the scars we carry can also be the source of our greatest strength.
🎧 The Fog of War and Humanity — where veterans’ stories illuminate the lasting power of courage, truth, and hope.