Our American Stories

On this episode of Our American Stories , writer Anne Clare  remembers the loss of the  USS Utah  and  Oklahoma  and the men who served on them on December 7th, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Genevieve Church , the third "Goat Lady of San Francisco", is the executive director of City Grazing. Listen to her share about how this sustainable land management and fire prevention non-profit organization came to...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Ben Berman 2nd year grad student in Philadelphia made the most of his time while staying at home during the pandemic. Madonna Coffman , founder of Locks of Love , shares how her company helps those who struggle with hair loss. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - He Gave Out Pizza From Second Story Apartment an...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Bestselling authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin the story of the Continental Army’s six-month transformation in Valley Forge , Pennsylvania; one of the most inspiring—and under-appreciated—chapters in American history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/li...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Joy Neal Kidney shares the story of her great grandmother's periwinkle quilt, a beautiful family heirloom she inherited while in college. Nike's Program Director, Steve Prefontaine , tells us how Nike began. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - One of My Most Important Family Heirlooms is a Periwinkle Quilt 10:...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Emma McCormick tells us how she was told she'd be working remotely in 2020, so she decided to live on a sailboat in Florida. Regular contributor Jon Elfner and Dr. Kate Masur , author of "Until Justice Be Done," tell the story behind Abraham Lincoln that begins with three runaway enslaved people. P.J. Hill , rancher and co-author of “ The Not So Wild, Wild...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Lowell Lytle , who witnessed the Titanic in person, tells his story and the story of The Titanic’s Last Hero. Rebecca Cubbyhall shares her life story and how the people in her life led her to live to the fullest. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Titanic Reenactor Who Actually Dove The Wreck 25:00 - The...

On this episode of Our American Stories , special forces medic, Gary Beikirch , shares how he faced more than his fair share of battles—and overcame them through perseverance and faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , Scott Jones , author of  Growing Up Rural: Lessons Learned  For a Lifetime , tells the story of the time he stunk up his classroom with hog manure-covered boots...and how a gracious teacher really helped him out. Eddie Willis tells the story of the search for his birth parents and an outcome he could've never imagined. Executive director of the Neon Museum...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Lt. Col. Harry Stewart shares how he fought for his country in WW2, and faced discrimination and worse along the way. Marilyn Jensen tells the harrowing story of when her father went on a supply run amidst a German bombing. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Last of the Tuskegee Airman's Story of Heroism...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Amy Palmiero-Winters , founder of the One Step Ahead Foundation, shares how an unexpected accident changed her career path. Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross , tells the story of the setbacks that unexpectedly presented him...  his greatest opportunity.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Woman Who Holds 13 Wo...

On this episode of Our American Stories , John Busbee of  The Culture Buzz on KFMG 98.9 tells the story of the remarkable sacrifice made by one family in Iowa during the Civil War. Brad Server (aka “ Curly G ”) shares how he grew up watching the Three Stooges  on TV not knowing he was related to one of the greatest comics of all time. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)  ...

On this episode of Our American Stories , English historian Andrew Roberts , author of  Churchill: Walking With Destiny , tells the story of this remarkable leader. Our regular contributor from Delaware, Brent Timmons , shares the story of spending time with his Uncle Bud in his last days. Nathaniel Frank , CEO of MToxins Venom Lab , tells us how he produces high volumes of snake and scorpion veno...

On this episode of Our American Stories , regular contributor, Anne Clare , tells the story of a unique aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington. Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, "yes" and then, suddenly, walked out of his life making Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead of hitting the self-help shelves of his local bookstore, he hit the ro...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Vic Billingsley shares how Kara French's organ transplant unexpectedly led to a unique friendship. Dr. Jean Stuntz from West Texas A&M University gives us some history on what it was like before women could own property or make any money of their own.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Unlikely Pair...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Hillsdale college professor, Peter Jennings , tells the history of Hillsdale College and its role during the civil war as an abolitionist college. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories , the History Guy tells us about the 16th President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln . Roane and Eva Hunter share how they came to realize that marriage is not the solution to a relationship and that they had to love themselves before they could love each other. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - Robert Todd Lincoln:...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Bill Bryk brings us the tale of the day British forces evacuated New York City after the Revolutionary War... a full 2 years after the British Army surrendered. Kemmons Wilson Jr. tells the story of how his father ( Kemmons Wilson ) created a hotel chain that established the modern hotel industry.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donat...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Ilene Hall tells us the story of when her husband, to whom she was married in March 1943, finished his training in the Army and was about to be shipped overseas and she decided not to put an ocean between them. Chris Siriano of the House of David Museum in Saint Joe, MI, tells the story of how a band of religious misfits ended up in along the shores of Lak...

On this episode of Our American Stories , William Hazelgrove, author of  One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic   tells the story of Guglielmo Marconi , the inventor of radio and founder of the Marconi Company, as well as his surviving wireless operator-Harold Bride and how both men and their technology helped save over 700 people. Support the show (https://www.ouramerican...

On this episode of Our American Stories , sports journalist, Jim O'Brian , tells us the story of the founding owner of the Steelers, Legend Art Rooney, Sr.   Joy Neal Kidney , author of Leora's Letters , tells us the story of the many diseases people contracted during the great depression and how they carried on. Keycap artist, known as Tiny Makes Things , shares her story of when she decided that...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Tish Dahmen , Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Museum, tells the story of the worlds largest potato chip, a massive baked potato, and the potato innovations that put Idaho on the map. Roger McGrath , author of  Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier , tells us the story of the men known as “The Big Four,” who incorporated t...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Brent Timmons tells us how an unlikely cat revealed a deep love inside of him. Adam Davis and Adam Johns tell us how they met in grad school at Antioch University, and how they've been using table-top games as a tool to encourage personal growth, teamwork, and problem solving. The History Guy gives us the story of toilet paper. Support the show (https://ww...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Dr. Mary Stockwell , author of  Interrupted Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant  and the American Indians ,  tells the story of how the lives of America's first Native American appointed to a cabinet level position and our 18th President intertwined. Listener Paul Kotz shares about his service trip to Mayfield, Kentucky several months after a tornado devastated the...

On this episode of Our American Stories , John Feinstein tells us the story of how Duke University's legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski  almost didn't become who he is today. Tedd Long of Holy Toledo History tells the story of three famous and unexpected visitors to Toledo, Ohio. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - How Duke’s Coach K Was Almos...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Richard Hood from Valencia, California, takes us back in time to the Battle of Fredericksburg and tells a story about compassion in the midst of America's deadliest war. Joe Klimchak  tells us how he was inspired by a Pirates legend to pursue his MLB career dream. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Confed...