Our American Stories
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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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Sep 3, 2024 • 10min
Robert Redford's "Jeremiah Johnson”: The Real Story of a Hollywood Mountain Man
On this episode of Our American Stories, the lore and legend of the American Mountain Man is a story that seems to only grow with time. In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio played the legendary Mountain Man, Hugh Glass in The Revenant. And in 1972, Robert Redford starred as the title character in Jeremiah Johnson. And like Hugh Glass, Johnson too was a real-life fur trapper. Here to separate fact from fiction is Ashley Hlebinsky. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2024 • 8min
“Nest Egg” & "No Dice" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 15)
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)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 11min
How A Losing Football Team Brought a Family Together
On this episode of Our American Stories, Nancy Ball shares a story she wrote, “Being an Ole Miss Fan Is, in and of Itself, a Lesson in Humility.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 27min
Hollywood Goes To War: Henry Fonda
On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s time for another one of Roger McGrath’s “Hollywood Goes To War” stories. Here’s the story of Henry Fonda. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 11min
Paychex Founder: No One Was Serving Small Businesses... So I Did!
On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom Golisano and his team serve over 680,000 businesses with payroll, HR, and benefits support. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 19min
Beauty in Brokenness: A Couple that Rebuilt their Marriage... and Now Dilapidated Cities
On this episode of Our American Stories, meet John and Ashely Marsh. Amidst addiction, infidelity, divorce, pending bankruptcy, and suicidal thoughts, John and Ashely miraculously healed their relationship together and now restore dilapidated cities. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 8min
Her Mother Always Told Her She Was Strong... But Strength Isn't Always Enough
On this episode of Our American Stories, Edie Hand was always told by her mother that she was strong... but strength isn't always enough. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2024 • 20min
Ruger Firearms: The Story of a Great American Company
On this episode of Our American Stories, Ruger is the biggest gun manufacturer in the U.S., and it’s not by accident. Here to tell this story is Logan Metesh. Logan is a firearms historian and museum professional who runs High Caliber History LLC. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2024 • 18min
Reconnecting With My Absent Father Who Was Presumed Dead
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 on in life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2024 • 11min
The Story of a Miracle from the Man who Brought Us the World's Hottest Pepper
On this episode of Our American Stories, “Smokin” Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder who is the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company. He is best known for breeding the hottest chili pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X, as recognized by Guinness World Records. A former addict, Ed is now a man with a strong faith. Here’s Ed sharing a story involving him and his wife. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
