Cele mai bune American Stories podcast-uri (2024)

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The Unlikely Story of How "Georgia on My Mind" Came To Be 9:29

15h ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Habeeb tells the story of how "Georgia on My Mind" came to be, and how it became a song the world would come to know and love. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 4 - Too Many Chickens 37:03

6d ago37:03

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Episode 4 brings us a stories about a wartime courtship close to the front lines, how a book and the manager of movie theaters in Utah got rid of a restriction based on racism, how a songwriter was inspired to write a song about a near-death experience, an Depression-era farmer with far too many chickens, memories of how a family reacted to a news …

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074 - Confederate Cavalier: J.E.B. Stuart 1:03:50

7d ago1:03:50

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About this episode: With gray cape lined with red satin and ostrich plume in hat, he was the beau ideal of the cavalier South. He rode and campaigned with Sam Sweeney on banjo and Mulatto Bob on the bones. At times, one wondered was it war or just a lark. Despite all the showy display, he was Robert E. Lee’s “eyes and ears” and his reconnaissance s…

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The Late, Great Stephen Ambrose on the Boys Who Flew B-24s in WWII 17:58

15h ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Stephen Ambrose to tell us a short story from The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys who Flew the B-24s Over Germany. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of James Best (AKA Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane) of "The Dukes of Hazzard" 10:49

15h ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was a television star, James Best was orphaned at the age of three. During WWII he served with the Military Police in war-torn Germany. He became one of the hottest acting coaches in Hollywood training the likes of Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Glen Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, and Regis Philbin. …

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The Story of Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer 9:29

15h ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on June 6, 1944, FDR delivered a prayer to the nation at 9:57PM ET. It would last 6 minutes long, and be heard by over 100 million Americans—and millions more in Europe. Written with help from his daughter and his daughter's husband, it was the largest mass prayer in American (and world) history. Support the…

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The Story of America's Alliance With Stalin—And How It Brought About The Downfall of Hitler 17:58

15h ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Ambrose shares a WWII story beginning in January of 1943 and ending with the Allied solution of Unconditional Surrender. Let’s jump right in with the Soviet victory over the Nazis at the Battle of Stalingrad. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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He Flew Nukes, Captured World Records, and Saved His Way to Wealth... 30:17

1d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, hear the story of Orville Rogers and how he gave much of his wealth away. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of How "Women and Children First" Came to Be 7:59

1d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers the Birkenhead Disaster and explains where the protocol "women and children first" was first used. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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How Coach Bear Bryant Saved and Changed My Life 20:18

1d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeremiah Castille played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was on the last team coached by the legendary “Bear” Bryant. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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"Cat Got Your Tongue?" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions 9:59

1d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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The Founding Fathers Said, No Bible—No America: 100 Bible Verses That Made America 7:59

1d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Mad…

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Coach John Wooden: A Lifetime Masterpiece 38:16

3d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Wooden compiled the greatest legacy of any coach in history. How he defined success was unique and central to his philosophy. This story is told by Coach Wooden himself, his family, friends, and players. Coach Wooden died at age 99 on June 4, 2024. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/do…

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The Man Who Played Boss Hogg Was a Genius and American Hero? 10:49

3d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Boss Hogg, played by long-time actor Sorrell Booke, had a much wider range of skill and talents than the bumbling Boss would have some believe. Here to tell the story is Nick Ragaon, host of the popular YouTube channel, "This Date in History with Nick Ragone." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories…

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Brett Favre on Tough Love, Parenting, and Telling the Truth (Pt. 2 of 5) 9:29

3d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brett Favre's father coached the legendary QB on many subjects - most of which informed his training, practice, and play. The passing game, not so much; but life itself? Absolutely. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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My Father Was Friends With Castro...Until He Wasn't 17:58

3d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "If We Get Called Back..." Mike Gonzalez tells this story of his family escaping the clutches of Castro's communist dictatorship. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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The Paul Harvey Story 38:16

4d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, born in small-town Oklahoma in 1918—Oklahoma had only been a state for 10 years—his rural roots would shape his career as would the murder of his father, a police officer. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and the Summer of ‘41 (by George Will) 10:49

4d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Will tells the story of Ted Williams. He also tells the story of a San Francisco fisherman, Joe DiMaggio, his “Streak” of a hit in 56 consecutive games, and his steely determination. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Forgotten Story of the Black Man Who Was the First to Shed Blood In the Civil War 27:27

4d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nicholas Biddle died broke, never received a pension, and was never officially a soldier for the Union Army because of his age and the color of his skin—but he was treated by his company as a soldier and was the first to shed blood in the Civil War days after the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter. Suppor…

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A President, a Preacher, and a Giant Block of Cheese 10:49

5d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Jefferson is often known for championing religious freedom in our nation's infancy, but not many people know about how a preacher thanked him in the most unusual way. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wayne Gretzky Memorializes His Father 9:29

5d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Walter Gretzky died at the age of 82. His death prompted an avalanche of tributes for a genuine, approachable, authentic person who nurtured the unsurpassed hockey talents of his son, Wayne Gretzky, on the family's famed backyard rink in Brantford, Ontario. The 60-year-old NHL legend-turned-American citizen …

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"Fair Game" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions 9:59

5d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. Support the …

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Playing Cards in a Dumpster? 7:59

5d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here's the story of why Paul Kotz hopped into a dumpster with a homeless man to play cards with him. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of Legendary Storm Chaser, Tim Samaras 30:17

5d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at the turn of the twenty-first century, the tornado was one of the last true mysteries of the modern world. It was a monster that ravaged the American heartland a thousand times each year, yet science’s every effort to divine its inner workings had ended in failure. Researchers all but gave up, until the ar…

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Two American Heroes—Martin Luther King, Jr. and Booker T. Washington—Who Overcame Injustice With a Zero-Victim Attitude 7:59

5d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, James Ward, author of Zero Victim: Overcoming Injustice With A New Attitude, tells the story of two other black men in American history who have inspired his zero victim mentality. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Man Who Changed The West: Gunfighter/Lawman/Gambler Bat Masterson 38:16

8d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, to Bat Masterson, gunslingers were hoodlums who killed for fun. He used guns to enforce the law or defend a friend. In the end, he’d achieved a feat almost none of the Old West legends had attained: he lived to see old age. Here to tell the story of Bat Masterson is the best Old West storyteller in the count…

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The Story of America: The Tragedy of King Cotton 30:17

8d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in our 25th Episode of The Story of America Series, Dr. Bill McClay tells the story of how the South became beholden to a system that brought massive wealth to a select few and enormous suffering to many others. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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What I Learned About Faith and Friendship After 9/11 7:59

8d ago7:59

7:59

On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener Jocelyn Green tells the story of what she learned about faith and friendship after coming in contact with the devastation at the Pentagon—not far from her home. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Guitar Virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel: I Came To America Because Everything Here Is Better 10:49

9d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, born in Australia, Tommy Emmanuel fell in love with American country guitar legend, Chet Atkins. The rest, as they say, is history—Tommy explains. We'll be playing his music throughout this story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Mr. 60s: A Baby-Boomer’s Story of Trials, Triumphs... and Redemption 19:28

9d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from a listener in West Virginia. Here’s Joe Quinn with his story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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How Horse Racing and the Triple Crown Brought a Father and Son Together 7:59

9d ago7:59

7:59

On this episode of Our American Stories, a former high-powered media executive shares the story of how the 37-year horse racing Triple Crown drought broken in 2015 brought back a flood of memories of Sundays at the track with his Dad. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Slavery Slayer: The Story of William Wilberforce 38:16

9d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the man who stirred the conscience of the world to see the evil of slavery was William Wilberforce. His efforts helped bring liberty to untold millions, and changed the history of the world. Eric Metaxas is the New York Times best-selling author of Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce. He's here to tell the st…

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How the Constitution Came to Be: The Story of America [Ep. 12] 30:17

10d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Constitution didn't just become the law of the land overnight—it took some convincing. Here to tell the story of the work that most influenced the Founders - The Federalist Papers - is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Final Thoughts: Justice Kagan Remembers Justice Scalia 7:59

10d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, honoring her colleague's legal integrity and effectiveness as well as his personal kindness and dynamism, Justice Elena Kagan speaks about her friend, Justice Antonin "Nino" Scalia. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Remembering the Gold Star Father Whose Story Inspired the Hit Country Song "I Drive Your Truck" 10:49

10d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Monti was able to keep - and drive - a meaningful memorial of his son Jared, who was killed in action defending his comrades. Hear the true experiences that became a powerful song. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Forgotten First Memorial Day: Freed Slaves Honoring Fallen Union Soldiers In Charleston 27:27

10d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, formerly enslaved people in Charleston, SC decided to honor the Union soldiers who had perished at a racecourse converted into a POW camp. Then, as Dan Welch of the Gettysburg Foundation puts it: "A procession at a gravesite, a procession with 9,000 spectators - was all but forgotten in just two years." Supp…

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Who Does This Medal of Honor Belong To? 10:49

11d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sergeant Ryan Pitts earned our nation’s highest award for valor for his extraordinary actions during one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan. Hear him celebrate his brothers in arms, because, as he says about the Medal: “It is ours, not mine.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) …

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A Letter From a Widow of the Black Hawk Down Mission to Her Daughters 9:29

11d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "For now I must take the responsibility for keeping his life entwined with yours." Carmen Gordon remembers her husband Gary for their two children, sharing with them who he was - a responsible father. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Remembering the Worst Naval Disaster In American History (The USS Indianapolis)—A Story Featured in the Movie "Jaws" 9:59

11d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Shaw's "Quint" told the world about what happened to the USS Indianapolis in the hit movie "Jaws." The late Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine from the downed ship, tells the real-life story of that fateful day. It's a story you won't soon forget. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories…

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The Gettysburg Soldier Who Received The Medal of Honor 151 Years After His Death 7:59

11d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here's the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after he fell at Gettysburg. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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Why Memorial Day Matters to Me: The Story the Uncle That Lee Habeeb Never Knew—He Was Killed in Action in WWII 10:49

11d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Habeeb shares a very personal Memorial Day story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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A Medal of Honor Recipient Through The Eyes of His Father 27:27

11d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Monti, father of Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti, tells his son's story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts

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She's Seen It All: The Story of Mayor, Liquor Store Owner, Garbage Woman, and Teacher Cubby Hall 20:18

12d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Cubby Hall has been a mayor, a garbage woman, a liquor store owner, a pioneer in the Women's Army Corps (WAC), and a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. In her words, she's "seen it all." Here's her story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams: Professional Dog Walker 17:57

12d ago17:57

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ryan Stewart went most of his life unsure of his purpose... But, there was one thing that kept him going -- dogs. He shares his story of how canines have helped him - in manageable doses. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Sidney Poitier Story 38:16

12d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sidney Poitier's elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first black movie star and the first black man to win the best actor Oscar. Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, Icon was the first full biography of legendary actor Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian, professor of histor…

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Episode 3 - To Do Whatever It Takes 39:42

12d ago39:42

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This episode features stories about a young boy saved by his grandfather from a sinking boat, how a bunch of campers discovered a trio of secret lakes teeming with trout, a young mother winning a trunk full of books and a young girl finding a bookcase full of books, a practical joke played on a father working at a car dealership, the man who invent…

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Episode 2 - The Reunion of a Lifetime 38:21

12d ago38:21

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Episode 2 of The Telling Takes Us Home podcast series features stories about a fortune teller and the wife of a bronco rider, how fate protected a mother and child traveling from Russia to America, how a fire changed a man's racial attitudes, a hairdresser who served as a therapist, how a woman saved the family horse during the Civil War, how a WWI…

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Episode 1 - The Smartest Man I Ever Knew 39:19

12d ago39:19

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This first episode of our new podcast series celebrating family stories features stories about a prank pulled on a grandfather in Ireland, a husband's efforts to save his wife's life while interned in a camp for Japanese-Americans during WWII, an Italian-American woman marvels at photos in her granddaughter's college yearbook, men and women who pit…

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The Scout Never Called: Growing Up in Competitive Sports 10:49

15d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger Rench shares with us some memories of his time playing various competitive sports throughout his life that are sure to put a smile on your face. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Duke’s Coach K Was Almost Fired in 1983 27:27

15d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Feinstein is a sportswriter of 42 books, 23 of them New York Times bestsellers. He is also the friend of Duke University’s legendary basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski (also known as “Coach K”). John tells the story of how Coach K’s five national titles at Duke almost never happened. Support the show (ht…

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