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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

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9:59

“Long Shot & Loose Cannon” and the Wonderful Origins...

Our American Stories ·

2025/02/25

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 isHair 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.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

A Wife’s Heartfelt Letter to Her Husband After...

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2025/02/25

On this episode of Our American Stories, Megan Bayer shares her touching letter of gratitude and healing to her constant companion through a struggle they will never forget. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

How Piggly Wiggly Created the Modern Supermarket

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2025/02/25

On this episode of Our American Stories, grabbing a basket while grocery shopping may seem second nature today, but the idea was once groundbreaking. And that was far from the only thing that changed when Piggly Wiggly—the first modern American supermarket—opened over 100 years ago. Mike Freeman is the author of Clarence Saunders & the Founding of Piggly Wiggly: The Rise and Fall of a Memphis Maverick. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See

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17:58

Reconnecting with My Long-Lost Father: A Journey of...

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2025/02/25

On this episode of Our American Stories, meet Ron Brown, a man who grew up in a rough area of Chicago, was practically abandoned by his father, and would mend their relationship later in life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Medal of Honor Recipient Who Crashed His Plane on...

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2025/02/24

On this episode of Our American Stories, the Navy commissioned a destroyer on April 1, 2017, and named it after a man who deliberately crash-landed a perfectly good aircraft behind enemy lines. But the man who became the first American serviceman in the Korean War to receive the Medal of Honor—and the man who lent his name to the USS Thomas Hudner had a darn good reason, perhaps the best of reasons. Here’s the History Guy with the story. Support the show

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27:27

Buffalo Bill Cody: A Legend in His Time and Ours

Our American Stories ·

2025/02/24

On this episode of Our American Stories, was "Buffalo Bill" Cody a real-life hero, or was he a fake? Tune in to find out! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

This Day in History: The Unknown Story of the...

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2025/02/24

On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s known as the greatest sports moment of the 20th Century. But no matter how familiar you are with the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s Lake Placid “Miracle on Ice,” you will soon see that this event seems even more unlikely now than it felt decades ago. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

Dick Bong, Ace of Aces: The Greatest Fighter Pilot in...

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2025/02/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, Richard “Dick” Bong was a hero in an era of heroes. Here’s the History Guy with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:28

Mr. 60s: A Baby-Boomer’s Story of Trials, Triumphs......

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2025/02/21

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.

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7:59

Two American Heroes—Martin Luther King, Jr. and...

Our American Stories ·

2025/02/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, James Ward, author ofZero 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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38:16

The Billy Graham Story

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2025/02/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, Billy Graham took the role of evangelist to a new level, lifting it from the sawdust floors of canvas tents in small-town America to the podiums of packed stadiums in the world’s major cities. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

Doc Holliday: Outlaw Gentlemen, Shady Ladies, and...

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2025/02/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, much of what America and the world know about Doc Holliday comes from movies and television. But historians agree that no movie portrayal has ever done justice to the real Doc Holliday—until now. Here to tell the story of Doc Holliday is Roger McGrath, author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

"I Was Wayne Gretzky’s Hungover Linemate"

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2025/02/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, Sean Pronger always dreamed of being and playing with Wayne Gretzky. Here's his story of what happened when his dream met his hangover. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

"Dark Horse & Dead Ringer" and the Wonderful Origins...

Our American Stories ·

2025/02/20

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 isHair 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.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Story of Apollo 8's Message from the Moon...Heard...

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2025/02/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the Bible's role in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

The Most Famous Partnership in Showbiz History—The...

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2025/02/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, ingrained lore has it that Parker took advantage of "poor country boy" Elvis to sign the singer who became "The King". For the first time, Colonel Parker's story is told by an insider, Greg McDonald, who worked under Parker and Elvis for years. Greg's never-before-heard stories of Parker's collaboration with Elvis reveal the man behind the legend. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:17

The Vincent van Gogh of Acting? HINT: He Played "Fredo"

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2025/02/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s a well-known bit of movie trivia that all 5 films in which actor John Cazale appeared were nominated for Best Picture, and three of them received the Oscar. John Cazale played one of the most iconic characters in film history: Fredo Corleone from The Godfather. Yet today, most people don’t know his name. Here to tell this story is Jonjo Powers, author of A Small Perfection: John Cazale and the Art of Acting. Support the show

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7:59

A Surprise Gift from a Late-Wife to Her Widowed Husband

Our American Stories ·

2025/02/19

On this episode of Our American Stories,Tom and Lillian Lyons married in 1946. They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago. Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met, and her voice first made Tom fall in love. After Lillian’s death, an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian’s voice on Tom’s 97th birthday for one last song. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for

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10:49

[President's Day] The Story of Lincoln's Emancipation...

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2025/02/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 30th Episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, Bill reads and explains one of President Lincoln's greatest accomplishments—The Emancipation Proclamation. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:27

[President's Day Special] The Rise of Lincoln

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2025/02/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 27th episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author ofLand of Hope, Dr. McClay tells the remarkable story of how a little-known trial lawyer from Illinois who had lost an election against the most famous politician in America became President of the United States. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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