Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 



Brett reflects on the passing of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, honoring his legendary leadership and enduring contributions to human spaceflight. At 97, Lovell leaves behind a legacy defined by courage, optimism, and an unwavering commitment to exploration. Brett connects Lovell’s extraordinary life to NASA’s recent discovery of a coral-shaped rock on Mars, billions of years old, using the moment to pose a broader question to listeners: are we still capable of achieving great things as a nation?



The segment takes a poignant turn when caller Rich shares a personal memory from 1994, recalling how Lovell agreed to speak at a trade show for a modest fee—years before his book Lost Moon and the film Apollo 13 brought him global acclaim and far higher speaking rates. Despite his rising profile, Lovell honored the original handshake agreement and even extended his stay at no additional cost, a gesture rooted in his Eagle Scout values. Brett closes by praising Lovell as a truly remarkable American whose humility and integrity matched the scale of his accomplishments.



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For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.

Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!&nbsp;
 
Brett reflects on the passing of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, honoring his legendary leadership and enduring contributions to human spaceflight. At 97, Lovell leaves behind a legacy defined by courage, optimism, and an unwavering commitment to exploration. Brett connects Lovell&rsquo;s extraordinary life to NASA&rsquo;s recent discovery of a coral-shaped rock on Mars, billions of years old, using the moment to pose a broader question to listeners: are we still capable of achieving great things as a nation?
 
The segment takes a poignant turn when caller Rich shares a personal memory from 1994, recalling how Lovell agreed to speak at a trade show for a modest fee&mdash;years before his book Lost Moon and the film Apollo 13 brought him global acclaim and far higher speaking rates. Despite his rising profile, Lovell honored the original handshake agreement and even extended his stay at no additional cost, a gesture rooted in his Eagle Scout values. Brett closes by praising Lovell as a truly remarkable American whose humility and integrity matched the scale of his accomplishments.
 
Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!
 
For more from Brett Winterble check out his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettWinterbleShow/featured">YouTube channel</a>.

The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.

The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 &amp; 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.

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Legacy of Jim Lovell on The Brett Winterble Show

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