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 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
The Story of How Railroads (Not Government) Created Time Zones
9/28/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, China runs on just a single time zone; in America, we have four: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern, but we used to have thousands!
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Duration:00:07:59
Lincoln's Last Trip Back to Springfield
9/28/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, you've heard us tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's train ride to Washington for his inauguration. This is the story of his train ride home to his final resting place.
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Duration:00:38:16
I Was Bored In Grad School, So I Joined The Navy
9/27/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn about the Senator who started out as a forward air controller in The Vietnam War
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Duration:00:10:49
The Best Lawyer In a One-Lawyer Town
9/27/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Bill Bryk knows when to start a case on behalf of others... and has learned when to rest.
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Duration:00:09:29
The Civil War Soldier Who Risked His Life to Give Water To His Enemies
9/27/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, listener Richard Hood takes us to the Battle of Fredericksburg and tells a story about compassion in the midst of America's deadliest war.
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Duration:00:17:58
Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World
9/27/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of how one man got his American Dream stitched into a pair of blue jeans. Lynn Downey (Levi Strauss & Co. historian) is here to tell the story.
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Duration:00:38:16
The Screwdriver Wars
9/26/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, the differing fates of the Robertson and the Phillips head screwdrivers demonstrate that innovation is intimately tied to historical events. Here’s The History Guy with the story of the screwdriver wars.
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Duration:00:10:49
Dana Mitch: I Was Detached About My Family's Holocaust Story....Until I Went to Buchenwald
9/26/2023
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dana Mitch tells the story of her trip to Buchenwald, the largest concentration camp on German soil, and how she reconnected with her family because of it.
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Duration:00:09:29