Our American Stories
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@realoastories
Language:
English
Email:
info@OANetwork.org
Episodes
The Heiress of "America's Billionaire King" Who Joined Her Terrorist-Abductors: The Story of Patty Hearst
10/4/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1974, Patricia Hearst—heiress of the William Randolph Hearst newspaper empire—was abducted by an American far-left militant organization… but she eventually joined their cause. Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky.
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Duration:00:10:49
I'm The Dentist In The Wheelchair
10/4/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, aHayden Perkins shares the story of his accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down—and how he chose to live his life.
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Duration:00:27:28
The Paul Harvey Story
10/4/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, born in small-town Oklahoma in 1918—Oklahoma had only been a state for 10 years—Paul Harvey's rural roots would shape his career, as would the murder of his father, a police officer.
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Duration:00:38:16
The Gospel of Gettysburg: The Story Behind the Story of the Gettysburg Address
10/3/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Habeeb with the story behind the story of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Duration:00:10:49
Life Before Digital Photos: The Last Days of Kodachrome
10/3/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dwayne's Photo in Parson's, Kansas is truly a family affair, and for a while it was an extraordinarily rare family affair...so rare that people from across the globe rushed there to get their kodachrome photos processed before the last chemicals in the world required to do it ran out.
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Duration:00:19:28
A Listener's Childhood Memory: Rollerskating In The Farmhouse
10/3/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, WHO Des Moines listener Joy Neal Kidney shares her memories of growing up in her family's farmhouse just outside of the small town of Dexter, Iowa.
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Duration:00:07:59
Men of Extraordinarily High Caliber: The Story of America [Ep. 9]
10/3/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn how the framers of the Constitution were not ordinary men. Hillsdale College professor and author of Land of Hope Bill McClay tells the story of the start of the Constitutional Convention and how the men there set out to create a document meant to last.
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Duration:00:30:17
Suffering Fueled His Greatness: John Hannah on What It Took to Be the Best Offensive Lineman of All Time
10/3/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from the guy Sports Illustrated said was the greatest offensive lineman of all time. Here's John Hannah sharing two moments in his life that pushed him towards excellence: One with his dad, the other with Bear Bryant.
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Duration:00:08:00
The Teacher Who Brought Him to the Heart of the Cold War -- and the Berlin Wall Itself
10/2/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Lawson Bader pays tribute to his late German teacher Erika for our "Final Thoughts" series.
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Duration:00:10:49
The Story of an American Golf Tradition: The Masters
10/2/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Julie Ferris, author of The Masters A to Z, brings us the story of the classic game of golf and the world's most important tournament, The Masters.
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Duration:00:19:29
Horse Jumping Was Dull -- So They Jumped Mules
10/2/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, everyone knows that a horse can jump a good-sized fence - but the folks in Pea Ridge, Arkansas thought whether a mule could do it was much more interesting. Here's the story of how their unique competition started.
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Duration:00:07:59
I Would Kill People for Money... But Then God Gave Me Life
10/2/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Bill Corum, author of The Ultimate Pardon, tells the story of how he went from being an enforcer of the Kansas City underworld—to becoming a prison minister.
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Duration:00:30:17
A Media Titan Shares Stories of Mentors Who Impacted His Life
10/2/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Citadel Communications President and former ABC Board of Governors Director Ray Cole shares the stories of the people who impacted him the most over his long career.
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Duration:00:07:59
he Most Famous Abolitionist You Never Heard Of: The Story of Thomas Shipley
9/29/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Shipley always sprang into action to defend black men and women from abuses and professional kidnappers. He infiltrated murderous mobs, warned would-be victims, and testified against ringleaders throughout his life.
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Duration:00:10:49
He Joined the Army in His 40s... to Die
9/29/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Ken Scar joined the army in his 40s... more or less as a way to kill himself. He ended up finding new purpose in life.
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Duration:00:27:27
A Dad's Gift to His Children with Down Syndrome: An Ice Cream Truck?
9/29/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Joel Wegener and his wife are blessed with 10 children, 2 of which were diagnosed with Down Syndrome. In his quest to find a fun way to teach them life skills, Joel happened upon the idea of running an ice cream truck.
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Duration:00:20:18
The Men Who Tried to Steal Lincoln's Corpse
9/29/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, when Lincoln was laid to rest, he certainly didn't do so in peace. Louis Picone tells the story of Lincoln's post-mortem experience.
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Duration:00:17:58
Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings
9/28/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, when it comes to infrastructure that helps keep us safe while we drive, perhaps the greatest cost to benefit ratio on the saving lives front has to be painted lane lines on roads.
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Duration:00:10:49
"On The Wagon" & "Once In A Blue Moon" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 16)
9/28/2023
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.
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Duration:00:09:29
The Woman Who Sneaked Into George Washington's Army
9/28/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces. Here to tell her story is the author of Deborah Sampson: The Girl Who Went to War.
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Duration:00:09:59