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The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love

In 1971, two young Air Force veterans — Richard and Sarah Allgood — found themselves separated by the Vietnam War, yet connected through hundreds of heartfelt letters.Decades later, after their passing, their daughter discovered a preserved box of their correspondence: a story of love, family, courage, and hope written one letter at a time.The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love shares these personal letters, weaving a timeless narrative of war, separation, and enduring devotion. Join us as

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10:04

October 7, 1971: Surprise Calls and Painted Chests

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2025/10/07

Send us a text On October 7, 1971, Dick writes about a quiet day on base with Verl and Pie, a crowded phone line, and his love for Sarah. Meanwhile, Sarah is on cloud nine after a surprise call from Dick. She dives into painting their baby’s chest, baking cookies, managing finances, and gathering gifts for their child. These two letters show how even across the world, their days still connect — a phone call bridging the distance and filling Sarah’s day with energy. Support the show The All...

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October 6, 1971: Horny Letters and Baby Dreams

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2025/10/06

Send us a text On October 6, 1971, both Sarah and Dick wrote letters bursting with humor, sexual tension, and dreams of their baby and future together. Dick talks about sending home dice games for Christmas and making plans with Bill Cobbs. Sarah confides her rising libido, her nesting instincts, and the swirl of life in San Antonio. Together their words show a marriage alive with anticipation, playfulness, and deep love — even from across the world Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam T...

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October 5, 1971: Sexy Sarah, Steady Dick, and the...

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2025/10/05

Send us a text On October 5, 1971, Sarah and Dick both write letters that reveal the depth of their love. Sarah, pregnant and glowing in San Antonio, jokes that there should be “200 more Richard Allgoods” — not just in playfulness, but because she knows how rare her husband is and how many women go without that kind of love. She fills her letter with humor, cookies, M&Ms, and longing. Dick, steady in Vietnam, recounts his day, drinks beers with friends, and ends with a reflection that the...

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October 4, 1971: Piña Coladas, Fried Rice, and...

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2025/10/04

Send us a text On October 4, 1971, Dick writes from Vietnam about piña coladas with Pie, fried rice from their barmaid, and a night that ends with him a little drunk and a lot in love. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supp...

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October 3, 1971: A Badass Pilot, A Great Cook, and...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text Two letters written on the same day — one from a rescue pilot in Vietnam, one from a pregnant wife in San Antonio. Together they reveal a marriage built on courage, humor, and more love than they even realized. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the...

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October 2, 1971: Hamburger Steak and Hungry Hearts

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2025/10/03

Send us a text On this day, Sarah and Dick wrote to each other about love, longing, and even desire — and in a small but striking coincidence, both mentioned eating hamburger steak for dinner. From thousands of miles apart, their lives and hearts were still in sync. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the origina...

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11:31

October 1, 1971: Care Packages, Baby Plans, and...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text On October 1, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio about baby stores, gossip among friends, and longing for Dick, while Dick writes from Vietnam about care packages, flying alerts, and dreaming of home. Both letters capture the rhythm of their separation — small daily details wrapped in big love. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood du...

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The Allgoods: April–September 1971 Recap — The First...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text In this deeply personal recap episode, I reflect on the first five months of The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love — April through September 1971. I’ve now created 240 podcast episodes from about 500 letters, and I’m only halfway through the archive. For me, this isn’t just my parents’ love story. It’s also my story. I was the baby they were writing about every single day, and I’m reading these letters for the first time right alongside you. I’m also doing this for my ...

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30 September 1971: Saucy Slacks and Chocolate Chip...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text On September 30, 1971, Sarah writes about her growing belly, friends, and the countdown until November, while Dick praises her chocolate chip cookies and counts down the months until he’s home. These letters capture the daily rhythm of love, worry, and longing as the month of September comes to a close. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Al...

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September 29, 1971: Worries, Packages, and Precious Love

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2025/09/29

Send us a text On September 29, 1971, Sarah and Dick write across the world about their baby, their friends, and their love. Sarah shares her restless excitement, worries about friends and family, and the joy of another baby gift, while Dick writes back with gratitude for her care package, stories about Pie, and dreams of their future home together. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Ri...

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September 28, 1971: A Surprise Baby Shower and a...

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2025/09/28

Send us a text On September 28, 1971, Sarah writes to Dick about a surprise baby shower thrown in her honor, filled with thoughtful gifts and the love of friends. That same day, across the world in Vietnam, Dick writes to his “wittle chickadee” about his long day on alert, a homemade spaghetti supper, and his longing for their life together. Ironically, decades later on September 28, 2014, their grandson — Sarah and Dick’s future legacy — would be born. Two celebrations, forty-three years apa...

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September 27, 1971: A Tough Decision and a Trip Home

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2025/09/27

Send us a text Two letters dated September 27, 1971. In San Antonio, Sarah weighs whether to travel home, logs the cost of their anniversary call, and notes the baby’s kicks. In Vietnam, Dick shares leave logistics (Pie, Ken, his own dates), asks for sensing and splicing tape, and walks through a quiet off-day. Side by side, they map a day by mail. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Ric...

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September 26, 1971: Lazy Sundays and Gossip from Vietnam

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2025/09/27

Send us a text On September 26, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio about lazy Sunday naps, pregnancy cravings, and baby gifts tie-dyed by friends. Dick replies from Vietnam with gossip about Pie Hill, updates on his upcoming leave, and a deep reassurance of his love. Together, their letters capture longing, tenderness, and the everyday rhythms of life apart. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged betwee...

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September 25, 1971: Alabama Football, Parties, and...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text On September 25, 1971, Sarah writes about Alabama football, friends, and a surprise party, while Dick writes from Vietnam about being on alert and attending a unit gathering. Football, family, and friendship tie them together — all while counting down the days to November 20. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War...

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September 24, 1971: Two Letters from Sarah, One from...

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2025/09/24

Send us a text On September 24, 1971, Sarah writes twice in one day — once in the afternoon and again late into the night — pouring out her love, her routines, and her longing. Dick also writes back from Vietnam, sharing his own dreams, loneliness, and affection. Three letters in a single day show the depth of their devotion, and the way time itself seemed to bend under the weight of missing each other. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast p...

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September 23, 1971: Love That Hurts and Heals

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2025/09/23

Send us a text On September 23, 1971, Sarah and Dick Allgood wrote letters full of longing, love, and the ordinary details of their days. Sarah reflects on the depth of their bond and the ache of separation, while Dick shares his devotion, a small accident, and his tender humor. Together, their words remind us that even in the hardest moments, love carries them forward. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters excha...

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September 22, 1971: Blackjack Schemes and Love in the...

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2025/09/22

Send us a text On September 22, 1971, Dick writes from Vietnam about missing Sarah and their “wittle one,” while Sarah, in San Antonio, shares pregnancy milestones, budgeting, and even dreams of making love in the rain. Two letters, one day — a small, perfect portrait of the love that made me. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam ...

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September 21, 1971: Two Hearts Writing as One

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2025/09/21

Send us a text On September 21, 1971, both Dick and Sarah picked up their pens. Dick, writing from Vietnam, filled his pages with the word “love” over and over. Sarah, back in San Antonio, answered with her own letter — full of everyday details, plans for family visits, and her longing for him Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam ...

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September 20, 1971: Parents, Plans, and Love Across...

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2025/09/20

Send us a text On September 20, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio and Dick from Vietnam, both anchored by family connections and their deep love for each other. Sarah talks about how Dick’s parents called her, and she shares that her doctor says she and the baby are in such good health she could travel for two more months. She’s already planning a trip home to Alabama. Meanwhile, Dick writes about her parents sending him letters, about his friend Ken making leave plans, and about reserving ...

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September 19, 1971: Cookies, Champagne, and Cloud Nine

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2025/09/19

Send us a text On September 19, 1971, Sarah and Dick wrote from opposite sides of the world — she in San Antonio, he in Vietnam — and both still had their heads in the clouds, dreaming about their week together in Hawaii. Sarah bakes a batch of chocolate chip cookies and even jokes about maybe learning to cook — something that always made us laugh in my family, because cooking was my dad’s thing. Meanwhile, Dick compares breakfast to eggs Benedict and champagne, the same breakfast they’d shar...

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