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EP27: 100-Year Old Skydiver, Therapy through Dungeons & Dragons, and A History of NYC Apr 21, 2021

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On the episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you Ronald Mason, a WWII pilot with a heck of a story; also, the story of Adam Davis and Adam John who have been using table-top games as a therapy tool; and finally, Bill Bryk makes the familiar fascinating and briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past.

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EP26: Bottled Rainwater, Ford v. Ferrari: The Rematch, and Overcoming the KKK Apr 14, 2021

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On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you the story of one out of over 80 bottled water companies in the United States, that has changed the game forever, Richard's Rainwater, and the man behind it all, Richard Heinichen; also, Jon Elfner brings us the story of Ford's 100th anniversary celebration and its new supercar built to showcase its heritage and future through the eyes of industry legends Neil Ressler, Scott Ahlman, and Mark McGowan; and finally, the story of Shiana Rasheed, a young woman who struggled with her family being in the KKK, rebelled against them, and married a Middle Eastern Muslim man.

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EP25: Groucho's Assistant, Pointy Hat Prank, and Jelly Belly's Founder Apr 07, 2021

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On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you Steve Stoliar who tells about his years as Groucho Marx's secretary and historian; also, Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature; and finally, David Klein, founder of Jelly Belly, shares his story of how he lost his beans, but kept his soul.

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EP24: The Texas Grocery Miracle, The Pilsner in America, and 7-Eleven's American Dream Mar 31, 2021

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On this week's episode, we bring you the story of when Tim and Deb Hennessy received a miraculous surprise when they visited a local grocery during the February 2021 deep freeze in Texas; also, Tom Acitelli, author of "Pilsner: How The Beer of Kings Changed The World" tells the story of how an experimental drink in the Austrian Empire became America's favorite drink; and finally, Fomer CEO of 7-11, Jim Keyes, tells the story of how their company has led countless immigrants to the American Dream.

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EP23: JC Newman Cigars, Bad Medicine, and Unlikely Friends Mar 24, 2021

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On this week’s episode, we hear from Drew Newman, the great grandson of the founder of JC Newman Cigars, who brings us the tale of his family’s American Dream story; Daryn Glassbrook of the Mobile Medicial Museum tells the story of patent medcine, which didn't do much except line the pockets of their creators; and Heidi Viars shares about how her life changed when she began showing some neighborly kindness to an old retired cop.

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EP22: Washington's Courage, E-Sports Champion, and Jack Daniel's Teacher Mar 18, 2021

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On this episode, we bring you the story General George Washington and his experiences at Trenton and Princeton. Also, we bring you Damon Cox, a young man who was a body builder and paid his way through college… by playing video games, and the story of how investor and business owner Fawn Weaver fell in love with a story that involves a former slave and Jack Daniel.

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EP21: My Unusual Conversations With Two Fraternity Brothers Right Before They Died Feb 26, 2021

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Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick on college friendships that would impact the rest of his life.

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EP20: Brent Evanoff: Rediscovering What I Lost in the Military” Feb 25, 2021

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In a very modern fashion, Brent Evanoff discovers a secret he’d been unaware of for over 25 years. Through that process, he manages to help another veteran reconnect with something they lost as well.

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EP19: The Banjo’s Trip Through History Feb 24, 2021

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Johnny Baier, Executive Director of the Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, takes us through the history of the Banjo starting from the beginning until today.

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EP18: Jim Thorpe: All-American, Native American (And The Carlisle Indian Football Team) Feb 23, 2021

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In 2000, a poll was conducted by ABC Sports recognizing the Greatest Athlete of the Twentieth Century. The winner was not Muhammad Ali, Babe Ruth, Jesse Owens, Wayne Gretzky, Jack Nicklaus, and Michael Jordan—but a man today many have never heard of: an Indian from Oklahoma named Jim Thorpe.
Here to tell the story is Sally Jenkins, author of the national bestseller, The Real All Americans, and Steve Sheinkin, author of, Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team.

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