Your History Your Story

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we are very happy to welcome back a truly distinguished guest: Pulitzer Prize winning author, renowned historian and the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History, Emeritus at Princeton University, James M. McPherson . Jim previously joined us to discuss the military, political and international significance of the Battle of Antietam, the bl...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , our guest is Dr. Todd Goldberg. Todd and I became friends back in junior high and high school, but after graduation, life took us in different directions and unfortunately we lost touch. In recent years, however, we reconnected through this podcast after he heard our episode on the Amazing Kreskin. I’m genuinely grateful for that reconnection and very p...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we are pleased to welcome back author, librarian and research historian Becky Diamond. Becky will take us back to America’s Golden Era as we discuss her new book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era, 1868–1900 . We’ll be talking about the delicious world of holiday sweets while exploring the stories behind the...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , our guest is Julie Kresge , the Marketing and Media Coordinator for Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. For more than 30 years, my family has created wonderful memories visiting Quiet Valley’s “Old Time Christmas” program — an annual tradition that truly captures the warmth and spirit of the season. That is why we are espec...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , our guest is Jay Garfield , the three times great-grandson of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States . Jay will share what it was like growing up as a descendant of both President Garfield and First Lady, Lucretia. He will tell stories about Garfield’s humble beginnings in rural Ohio, his gallant service during the Civil War, his ris...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we’ll be speaking with Lloyd Pearson , the founder and creator of LWL (Live With Lloyd), based in Montclair, New Jersey. Lloyd has built a dynamic brand that celebrates creativity, community and connection. With a background in music, dance and fitness, he brings incredible energy and passion to everything he does. In this conversation, we’ll hear Lloyd...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we are honored to have as our guest, my friend and former colleague, Patrick Walsh . Pat is not only an author, but also a prostate cancer survivor who has turned his personal journey into a mission of hope and advocacy. In our conversation, Pat will share what it was like to first hear his diagnosis, the emotions of denial, the challenges of surgery an...

Welcome to Your History Your Story ! Today, our guest is Leora O’Carroll —an Emmy-nominated writer, producer and accomplished musician. Leora is here to talk about the 2019 book she co-authored with her mother Maureen, titled: “Maureen O’Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood”. The book shares the inspiring story of Leora’s mother, Maureen, who grew up in Australia as one of ten...

Today on Your History Your Story , we’re joined by Samuel Marquis , acclaimed author of numerous American history and suspense books, including “Blackbeard: The Birth of America”. Samuel is here to talk about his latest work, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal”. While many people remember William Kidd as one of history’s most notorious pirates, he was in fact a respected privatee...

In 1944, Naples, Italy, was a city in turmoil. In this episode of Your History Your Story , we will be speaking with award-winning author Keith Lowe about his powerful new book, “Naples 1944: The Devil’s Paradise at War” . Lowe will recount the gripping World War II story of a city that endured relentless Allied bombing, rose up against a brutal German occupation, and then struggled through the se...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we will be speaking with bestselling author Russell Shorto about his new book, “Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America”. Drawing on meticulous research, Shorto uncovers the riveting story behind the 1664 English takeover of Dutch New Amsterdam. The transition occurred not through violent conquest, but through...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we’re joined by Rick Malwitz —author, former journalist and devoted grandfather—as he shares the powerful and deeply moving story of his granddaughter Leah. Shortly before her ninth birthday, Leah suffered a rare spinal cord stroke while playing in her basement. Within just 18 hours, she was rendered a quadriplegic. What followed was an incredibly chall...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we dive into a unique and often overlooked side of World War II through a captivating conversation with author Robert B. O’Connor . His historical fiction novel, “Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge” , centers on the fictional character Jim Tanzer—a professional dancer/performer who joins the Army and is assigned to Special Services, in a un...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we are pleased to welcome back award-winning author Stephen Puleo . Stephen joins us to discuss his powerful book, Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 , which recounts the gripping and almost unbelievable story of the disaster which began when a 50-foot steel tank filled with 2.3 million gallons of molasses suddenly collapsed, unleashing...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we’ll be joined by acclaimed author and journalist Helene Stapinski to discuss her 2001 national bestseller Five Finger Discount: A Crooked Family History . Helene will take us on a gripping, often hilarious and deeply personal journey through her childhood in Jersey City, New Jersey—a place that was steeped in corruption, grit and resilience. During ou...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we’re joined by internationally bestselling author and historian Giles Milton to discuss his compelling new book, “The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War.” Giles takes us deep into the high-stakes world of World War II diplomacy, where Allied leaders Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill were forced to navigate the unpredictable...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar and beloved guest— Marty Blumberg . Marty joined us previously to share stories from his books “My Brooklyn My Way” and “Going Back to Brooklyn” and we’re excited to have him with us again to talk about his newest work, “Brooklyn: The Borough of Dreams” . In his latest book, Marty takes us on a poetic journey th...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we are honored to be joined by Tweed Roosevelt , great-grandson of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt . A businessman, college professor and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University, Tweed is also a devoted family historian. He'll share personal reflections on growing up as a Roosevelt and will...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we're excited to welcome back award-winning author Buddy Levy to discuss his new book, Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue . This suspenseful saga tells stories of exploration, human endurance and a daring rescue. It follows the men who risked their lives piloting experimental flying machines called airsh...

On this episode of Your History Your Story , we are honored to have Billy Gray as our guest. Billy began his acting career at a young age, becoming widely recognized for his portrayal of Bud Anderson on the 1950s television classic “Father Knows Best.” He also made a significant impact with his role as Bobby Benson in the 1951 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Beyond acting, Bi...

Welcome to Your History Your Story ! In this episode, we’re joined by author and educator Sarah Dixwell Brown to discuss her book Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell . Sarah’s journey began with an ancient family heirloom that led her to uncover the dramatic life of her seven-times-great-grandfather, John Dixwell—one of the judges who sentenced King Charles I of England to death in 1649....

Few television shows have left as lasting an impression as Lassie , and few child actors became as beloved as Jon Provost , who played Timmy Martin from 1957 to 1964. But Jon’s career began even before Lassie, when, at just three years old, he starred alongside Jane Wyman in the 1953 movie “So Big”. In this episode of Your History Your Story , Jon, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, tak...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , our guest is Mary Lou Falcone. Mary Lou is an internationally known classical music publicist and an advocate for Lewy Body Dementia awareness. Today we will be talking about her powerful memoir, “I Didn’t See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia.” In her memoir, Mary Lou shares deeply personal stories, such as her father’s devastatin...

Welcome to Your History Your Story ! In this episode, we’re honored to speak with Dr. Mark Rutland , renowned author, speaker, and founder of the international ministry, Global Servants, which he established with his wife, Alison. Dr. Rutland joins us to discuss his latest book, "Keep On Keeping On: How to Die Young as Old as Possible" . The book highlights the transformative power of hu...

In this episode of Your History Your Story , we will explore the life of Frances Folsom Cleveland , America’s youngest First Lady, who, at age twenty-one, married President Grover Cleveland—28 years her senior—and captivated the nation with her charm and intellect. Known as “Frank” to loved ones, she embraced her unique role in the White House. Our guest, Annette B. Dunlap , author of “Frank: The...