Your History Your Story

Our guest today is known worldwide as "The Amazing Kreskin". He is a thought-reader or mentalist, who, for six decades has wowed crowds with his gift of mind reading. Kreskin will be sharing stories about his family roots, life, career and his amazing gift.

In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Jennifer Rush Jacobs who was a former contestant, along with her dad, on NBC’s The Biggest Loser show in season 11.  Jen joins us to share not only her experiences on the show, but how she’s gained confidence through that journey and from the people in her life. Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Rush Jacobs

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with MaryBeth Borkowski about her dad, Tony Ventresca.  A child of Italian immigrants, Tony, who excelled in high school athletics and had an offer to try out for a professional football team, chose to enlist in the US Marine Corps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  Tony was severely wounded in battle, but his positive outlook prevailed for the rest of...

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the life of my wife, Kelly’s, Uncle  Ray.  You will hear stories of  how Ray coached many young men from Brooklyn, NY in canoeing and kayaking.  Ray not only coached these young  men, but also took them on memorable wilderness trips to remote areas of Canada; trips they would remember for the rest of their lives.  Three of these men...

Paul Hemmer, of the 447th Ordnance Heavy Auto Maintenance Company, US Army, was responsible for retrieving and repairing military vehicles and equipment from the battlefields of Europe during the final years of WWII. In this episode, Paul's son, Tom, tells of his father's experiences which include the liberation of the Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp and an encounter with General George "Blood &a...

In this episode, we'll be hearing from Dave Brooks, who will be telling us the story about his missionary grandparents and their children, (including Dave's father), who became prisoners of the Japanese in the Philippines during WWII. Dave's story will include the heroic and dramatic rescue of his family by US Paratroopers and Philippine Guerrillas. Photo: Courtesy of Dave Brooks Music: "With Love...

In this episode, we will explore the life, times and inspiration behind the art of Rea Redifer, through the recollections of his grandson, Max Hunt. Rea's art included painting, poetry, screen and play writing. Music Credit: "With Loved Ones", Jay Man

In this episode, Robert Norden, owner of the Old 76’ House, tells the story of New York’s oldest tavern. You will hear stories ranging from the imprisonment of British spy, Major Andre to other fascinating events that took place within the walls of this establishment during and after the American Revolution. For more information, visit www.76house.com

In this episode, you will hear from Marty Singer, who was a sailor aboard the USS Enterprise when it suffered a series of catastrophic  explosions in the Pacific Ocean during the Vietnam War.

For our first episode of Your History Your Story , we explore the life of my great-grand uncle, the notorious prize fighter Orville “Awful” Gardner. Born near Newburgh, New York, he lived much of his life in NYC, where he became known as a fearsome prize fighter, emigrant runner and bully.  However, following the drowning death of his seven year old son, his life changed dramatically. In his...

This promo lets you get to know the host of YHYS and his motivation for our podcast! Music credit: "With Loved Ones' - Jay Man