What is American story?
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.
Who is the curator of our American stories?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Star Wars enthusiast and museum curator Jarod Roll shares how Star Wars revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing and how kids played with toys; and Wally Soplata tells the story of his eccentric union carpenter father who collected rare and vintage WWII aircraft for pennies on the dime. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - Star Wars 23:00 - The B-25 In the Backyard Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Who drives Jared's truck?
On this Memorial Day, we at Our American Stories we want you to bring Paul Monti, who drives his son Jared's truck, an act which inspired the hit country song "I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice...b…
What is our American story?
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.
Who is the author of Halloween?
On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn about why we participate in these strange celebrations every Halloween season from Lesley Bannatyne, the author of Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History and Lisa Morton, the author of Trick Or Treat: A History of Halloween.
Who is the actor who served in WWII?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Roger McGrath tells the story of famous actor, Jimmy Stewart, and how his greatest honor in life was serving his country in WWII. Brent Evanoff discovers a secret he’d been unaware of for over 25 years and manages to help another veteran reconnect with something they lost as well.
Who drives Jared's truck?
May 31, 2021 • 26 min. On this Memorial Day, we at Our American Stories we want you to bring Paul Monti, who drives his son Jared's truck, an act which inspired the hit country song "I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice...but the story is much more than that of a song.
Who is Mike Leven?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. Here’s Mike with a story about what he learned from his unseemly college law professor; and John Collins shares how his obsession with paper airplanes helped him achieve the Guinness world record for the farthest flight by a paper aircraft at 226 feet...
What is American story?
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.
Who is Anne Clare on Our American Stories?
On this episode of Our American Stories, teacher, organist, choir director, and World War II history buff Anne Clare, tells the story of how World War II impacted a small Navy town on the West Coast; Donna Howard shares the story of how she created a business to be able to provide a supportive work environment for people who are neurodivergent; Listener Brent Timmons tells the story of a lesson in parenting he learned while on a family trip to Kentucky. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - America Builds Up: The Bremerton Naval Yards 23:00 - Why I Opened a Business for My Daughter 35:00 - Under My Thumb Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Who is the actor who served in WWII?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Roger McGrath tells the story of famous actor, Jimmy Stewart, and how his greatest honor in life was serving his country in WWII. Brent Evanoff discovers a secret he’d been unaware of for over 25 years and manages to help another veteran reconnect with something they lost as well. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - Hollywood Goes to War 35:00 - Rediscovering What I Lost in the Military Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Who is the author of Mad Anthony Wayne and the Battle for America?
On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, Jay Moore shares his family's tale of loss, discovery, and selflessness that will tug on your heartstrings while reinforcing the importance of inter-generational relationships; also, Dr. Mary Stockwell, author of Unlikely General, Mad Anthony Wayne And The Battle For America, tells the story of one of history's most interesting leaders...who wasn't actually all that mad; and finally, Alex Castle tells the Old Dominick Distillery story which starts back in 1859 with an Italian immigrant and a fruit cart that grew to be one of the largest distribution companies in the South. Add in a Kentucky woman who didn't drink until she was 21 (Alex herself), and you get both the first whiskey distillery in Memphis as well as the first female head distiller in the state of Tennessee since Prohibition. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
Who drives Jared's truck?
On this Memorial Day, we at Our American Stories we want you to bring Paul Monti, who drives his son Jared's truck, an act which inspired the hit country song "I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice...but the story is much more than that of a song.
What is American story?
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.
Who is the curator of our American stories?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Star Wars enthusiast and museum curator Jarod Roll shares how Star Wars revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing and how kids played with toys; and Wally Soplata tells the story of his eccentric union carpenter father who collected rare and vintage WWII aircraft for pennies on the dime. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - Star Wars 23:00 - The B-25 In the Backyard Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
What did the founding fathers believe?
America's Founding Fathers believed their vision, the city upon a hill, could only succeed with a special people in a special place. Now, over 240 years later, We The People, Our American Story is still unfolding. There are unsung heroes all around us, those who embody the American values of faith, courage, and heroism. Join me every Friday as I spotlight one patriot's story. You will feel uplifted, inspired, humbled, and proud to call yourself an American.
How old was Matt Bradford when he went to Iraq?
Matt Bradford lost his legs and vision four months after arriving in Iraq at the tender age of 20. Iraq was an especially dangerous place for the United States military in 2007. IEDS were a consta…
