The Final Flight of Captain Forrester
A woman searches for her father, a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam, and her quest collides with the debate over what we owe those who never returned from war. Hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, the show debuts in April 2025. Texas Monthly Audio subscribers get early access and bonus episodes.
Episodes
America's Girls | Introducing America's Girls
For 50 years, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been a global phenomenon, endlessly photographed, televised and commercialized. They began as an experiment and became America’s sweethearts, a very Texas hybrid of pageant beauty, good-girl etiquette, and come-hither slink. But what’s always been missing from their story is the voices of the cheerleaders themselves—until now. Bestselling author S
America's Girls | 1. The Rise to Fame
The modern Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders launch in 1972 and rocket to national fame. For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 2. All That Glitters
The cheerleaders enjoy the glamor of sudden fame, while grappling with low pay and the dangers of celebrity. For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's GIrls | 3. Naked Ambition
A group of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pose topless in Playboy, and the Cowboys go to court to protect their brand. For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 4. The Uniform
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform is iconic, a symbol of Texas culture for half a century. But its origin story remains remarkably unsettled. For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 5. The Rules
No appearances near alcohol. No fraternizing with players. Being a Cowboys cheerleader has always meant living by a long list of rules. But do those rules help protect the cheerleaders, or control them? For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 6. The Perfect Look
It’s not just about being the right weight. It’s about having the right hair, the right skin, the right boobs, the right legs. Only a very particular kind of beautiful woman gets to wear that uniform. For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 7. All-American Sexy Girls
From honey shots to swimsuit calendars, sex has long been part of the cheerleaders’ brand. But is the provocative tease a relic of another era? For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
America's Girls | 8. Making the Dream
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have navigated scandals and cultural shifts in the last few years. What is their future in this new world? For episode transcripts and bonus content related to the show, visit texasmonthly.com.
Introducing Viva Tejano
Introducing the latest podcast from Texas Monthly, "Viva Tejano.” Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano, host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It’s a nostalgic journey and a close look at the influences behind
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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester
A woman’s search for her father—a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam—collides with the fight over what we owe those who never returned from war. From the producers of "America's Girls" and "Tom Brown's Body," and hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, the show debuts April 2025.Texas Monthly Audio subscribers get early access to the show, plus bonus episodes and more subscribe
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05
In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join.Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 2. A Daughter's Search
Karoni Forrester grew up looking for her father. Along the way, she found even more MIA families like hers in need of help.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio.Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join.Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 3. The Four Horsemen
A team of investigators takes up the search for Ron Forrester and pieces together new clues about his last mission.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join.Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 4. The Dig
Excavations begin in a rice paddy near the village of An Thủy. But after years of digging, Karoni Forrester wonders whether the government has the right spot.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join.
The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 5. The Final Flight
Karoni and her family gather in Arlington to remember Ron Forrester, surrounded by friends and MIA advocates. For many more American families, the search for answers continues.
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We're honored that "The Final Flight of Captain Forrester" is a finalist in two categories of this year's Signal Awards. You can help the show get recognized — and help the story to reach more listeners — by voting for us in the "History" and "Best Original Score/Music" categories. Cast your vote by October 9!Vote here:https://tinyurl.com/SignalAwardsForresterHistoryhttps://tinyurl.com/SignalAward
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The Texas Monthly audio team has a new listener survey out — we want learn what you like best, and what you want more of. Your feedback will help guide our next steps here in the studio.The survey takes about four minutes, and we'd appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Check it out here: http://txmnth.ly/3XzbIFbThanks for listening!
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