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Story Behind the Stone

Matthew Stewart

Booking Overview

This interview show focuses on veteran service, military remembrance, memorial institutions, and organizations supporting veterans and their families, typically featuring senior leaders of prominent nonprofits, museums, cemeteries, and military-related organizations. Credible pitches include veteran-organization executives, senior military leaders, historians, museum and cemetery directors, and experts in remembrance or veteran services; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold substantial institutional authority and prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 78

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@memoryanchor.com

matthew@memoryanchor.com

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Host

Matthew Stewart - Host covering veteran service, military remembrance, memorial institutions, and organizations supporting veterans and their families.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives of major veterans organizations, memorials, museums, cemeteries, and related nonprofits; high-ranking military leaders; historians and communications leaders with direct responsibility for remembrance, education, or veteran services.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or directing prominent veteran, memorial, museum, cemetery, or humanitarian institutions, Senior military command or executive service, Developing large-scale education, remembrance, preservation, or veteran-support programs, Expertise in military history, public memory, reconciliation, or veteran care

Recent Guest Discussions

Elizabeth Hillman - Preserving Historical Memory, Educating Post-9/11 Generations, Honoring Victims And First Responders, And Expanding Museum Education.

Clifford Chanin - Building The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Memorial Architecture, Working With Affected Families, Historical Preservation, And First Responder Education.

Melissa Grosche - War Biographies, Archival Research, Military Casualties, Cemetery Architecture, Youth Education, And Reconciliation.

Danny Chahbouni - War Graves, Recovery And Identification Of Military Casualties, Historical Education, And International Reconciliation.

Matthew Stephens - Cemeteries As Community Landscapes, Horticulture, Historic Preservation, Public Access, Climate Resilience, And Long-term Stewardship.

Recent Topics

Veterans, Military History, Memorials, Remembrance, Nonprofits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Story Behind the Stone
:

Alan Amelinckx (National Park Service) - The Ripple Effect of Remembrance

September 18, 2026

"She could say thank you every day for the rest of her life, but it would never be enough. For her, liberation was a very personal thing."This week, we speak with Alan Amelinckx, Program Manager of Interpretation and Education with the U.S. National Park Service at Springfield Armory National Historic Site and Coltsville National Historical Park. Alan shares how his childhood in France, hearing his father's stories of German occupation, shaped his own service and career path. After serving as...

Dr. Elizabeth Hillman (9/11 Memorial & Museum) - Honoring Service & Preserving 9/11 History

September 10, 2026

"People can come together with courage, with compassion, with unity in the aftermath of exceptionally difficult events."This week, we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as she discusses preserving historical memory and engaging new generations as the 25th anniversary of September 11th approaches. A former U.S. Air Force officer and university president, Dr. Hillman shares how the museum connects with millions of global visitors, honors the sac...

Clifford Chanin (9/11 Memorial & Museum) - Building a Sacred Legacy from Ground Zero

September 04, 2026

"No one who went to work that morning at any firehouse in the city understood what was going to be happening."This week, we speak with Clifford Chanin, Executive Vice President and Museum Director of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as he shares his two-decade journey helping build the institution from Ground Zero. Clifford discusses the complex architectural decisions made beneath the original Twin Towers' footprints, the sensitive work of turning individual family grief into a sacred ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Story Behind the Stone
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How do I get in touch with Story Behind the Stone?

Story Behind the Stone is hosted by Matthew Stewart. Its publicly listed emails are hello@memoryanchor.com and matthew@memoryanchor.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Story Behind the Stone?

The publicly listed emails for Story Behind the Stone: hello@memoryanchor.com and matthew@memoryanchor.com.

How many listeners does Story Behind the Stone have?

Podseeker estimates Story Behind the Stone reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Story Behind the Stone?

Story Behind the Stone typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives of major veterans organizations, memorials, museums, cemeteries, and related nonprofits; high-ranking military leaders; historians and communications leaders with direct responsibility for remembrance, education, or veteran services. Common among recent guests: Leading or directing prominent veteran, memorial, museum, cemetery, or humanitarian institutions; Senior military command or executive service; Developing large-scale education, remembrance, preservation, or veteran-support programs. Recent guests include Elizabeth Hillman, Clifford Chanin, and Melissa Grosche.

How hard is it to get booked on Story Behind the Stone?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Story Behind the Stone cover?

Recent episodes cover Veterans, Military History, Memorials, Remembrance, and Nonprofits. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@memoryanchor.com

matthew@memoryanchor.com

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