Episodes
October 14, 1971: Letters in Sync, Even in War
Send us a text Two letters written on the same day — one from a war zone, one from a quiet apartment in Texas. He finally has a date to come home. She doesn’t know it yet. Still, somehow, their words move in step — letters in...
October 13, 1971: Cookies, Cramps, and Counting the Days
Send us a text Three letters travel across the ocean in a single day — two from Sarah in San Antonio, one from Dick in Vietnam. Between them are sleepless nights, parties, laughter, a few cookies, and a love that refuses to l...
October 12, 1971: Cookies, Coke, and Blue Baby Gifts
Send us a text On October 12, 1971, Dick sat in his hooch in Vietnam eating Sarah’s cookies and drinking a Coke while balancing their checkbook and planning for their future. That same day, Sarah was in San Antonio — surrounded by blue baby gifts from her friends, cheering for her Pirates, and writ…
October 11, 1971 — A Scare, a Grape Soda, and Grateful Hearts
Send us a text On October 11, 1971, Dick writes from Da Nang without knowing that Sarah has just spent the night in the hospital. His letter is calm and full of everyday comforts — cooking, saving money, and sipping his wife’s favorite grape soda. Meanwhile, Sarah writes from San Antonio, home agai…
October 10, 1971: Trust, Distance, and the Strength to Tell the Truth
Send us a text While Dick settles into another ordinary day in Vietnam, Sarah faces a medical scare that leaves her hospitalized and alone in San Antonio. Their letters from October 10, 1971 reveal two sides of love and trust—one routine, one terrifying—and the power of telling the truth, even when…
October 9, 1971: Pitza, Lobster, and a Thousand Miles of Love
Send us a text A Saturday apart but perfectly in sync — Sarah eats “pitza” and beer for breakfast in San Antonio, while Dick sips Kahlúa after lobster and steak in Vietnam. Both write of laughter, longing, and the simple pleasures that connect them. One month since Hawaii, their love still feels fr…
October 8, 1971: “I Fly When Mechanisms Fix”
Send us a text In this episode, Dick’s letter from Da Nang brings the war into sharp focus. For once, he sets aside the jokes and daily chatter to describe a standoff with the Air Force — over a damaged rotor blade that could have cost lives. He flew the HH-43 Huskie, a rescue helicopter with lamin…
October 7, 1971: Surprise Calls and Painted Chests
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 g…
October 6, 1971: Horny Letters and Baby Dreams
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, a…
October 5, 1971: Sexy Sarah, Steady Dick, and the Power of Love
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…
October 4, 1971: Piña Coladas, Fried Rice, and Forever Love
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 T...
October 3, 1971: A Badass Pilot, A Great Cook, and Endless Love
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....
October 2, 1971: Hamburger Steak and Hungry Hearts
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, t...
October 1, 1971: Care Packages, Baby Plans, and Counting Down to Nove…
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 …
The Allgoods: April–September 1971 Recap — The First Five Months, Thr…
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 …
30 September 1971: Saucy Slacks and Chocolate Chip Cookies
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 Septemb…
September 29, 1971: Worries, Packages, and Precious Love
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 …
September 28, 1971: A Surprise Baby Shower and a Future Birthday
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 supp…
September 27, 1971: A Tough Decision and a Trip Home
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 q…
September 26, 1971: Lazy Sundays and Gossip from Vietnam
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 captur…
September 25, 1971: Alabama Football, Parties, and Counting Down
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 ti...
September 24, 1971: Two Letters from Sarah, One from Dick
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 …
September 23, 1971: Love That Hurts and Heals
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 wor…
September 22, 1971: Blackjack Schemes and Love in the Rain
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 l...