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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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Tony Mandarich Was NFL’s Biggest Bust; Then He Rebuilt His Life Jun 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tony Mandarich’s story was immortalized by two Sports Illustrated covers, one hailing Mandarich as “The Incredible Bulk” heading into the ’89 draft, and one in 1992 calling him “The NFL’s Incredible BUST,” as his four-year career in Green Bay came to an end. Here’s Tony Mandarich to share his story.

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Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings (The History Guy) Jun 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when it comes to the various bits of infrastructure that help keep us safe while we drive, most likely the greatest cost-and-simplicity to benefit ratio has to be painted lane lines on roads. For more stories of forgotten history, please subscribe to The History Guy's YouTube Channel, The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered.

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The Story Behind Bing And Bowie's Christmas Duet Jun 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bing Crosby was 73, David Bowie was 30, what happened during their encounter in 1977 is so special the video on YouTube has attained "viral" status. This is the story behind the event.

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The "Slap Shot" Story with Dave Hanson Jun 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the choice of three then-minor league hockey players to play the Hanson Brothers in "Slap Shot" starring Paul Newman was a casting hat-trick. When Dave "Killer" Hanson —was drafted for the movie, the Hanson brothers were born. This is his story.

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The Story of How Railroads (Not Government) Created Time Zones Jun 27, 2023

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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. We used to have thousands!

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When America's Greatest (And Last) Bareknuckle Boxer Challenged America To A Fight Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1893 John L. Sullivan's "Knockout Tour" traveled America. The challenge? Could any man in America last 12 minutes in the ring with the champ?

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How Smallpox Created Canada by Destroying Washington’s Army Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Canada is an independent nation—and not part of the United States—most likely, because of smallpox. Here to tell the story is the president of Ameriseach, William Federer.

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The Car Club Exclusively for Kids with Special Needs Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Blair and Cat Cornell found out their son was going to be born with special needs, it changed their lives for good... and they're using that experience to change people's lives for the better.

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John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, he was nearly censured, recalled, and was "yesterday's news"...but the golden moment of his career came in his 70s when this last living link to the Founding Fathers stood up in the Supreme Court in support of enslaved Africans. James Traub tells the remarkable life story of John Quincy Adams, a man truly in a party of one.

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Basketball Legend "Pistol Pete" Maravich Shares His Life Story... Just Days Before His Death Jun 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, just days before his death, the 40 year-old Maravich shared his story to a small audience about his life pursuing success and fame—until that pursuit brought him to his knees. This is the story of him coming to Christ.

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