Eugene Bullard would not let America diminish him. So he left to find a place that would let him live free — and found freedom in the skies. On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie!” Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. VERY SPECIAL CREDITSHosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishSpecial Thanks to Zaron's PopsWritten by Zaron BurnettProduced by Josh FisherStory Editors are Marisa Brown and Ryan MurdockEditing and Sound Design by Chris Childs and Josh FisherAdditional Editing by Emily MarinoffMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierVoice Actors are Jonathan Washington and Chris ChildsOriginal Music by Elise McCoyResearch and Fact Checking by Zaron Burnett and Austin ThompsonShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason English Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying Very Special Episodes, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. You can reach us at [email protected].  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.