The Story You Never Heard

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Our Christmas Special - Being Different Dec 24, 2021

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Tonight's episode has sort of become our very own Christmas Special. A happy Christmas Eve to you all! Tonight's story, Being Different, is our Christmas tale told by the incomparable Gloria Gaither. It's a story of hope, overcoming adversity, and the creation of one of the most loved and iconic holiday characters in history outside of Santa Claus himself. We're posting this early today in hopes that you can share it with your family and loved ones. Merry Christmas, everyone!

The Interview Nov 19, 2021

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Well well well. . . Look who I tracked down! The man behind this show has resurfaced and today we talk about where he went and what he did while he was gone. With enough encouragement I think we can get him to stay here this time!

Got feedback? A story suggestion? Just want to congratulate Harry for adding one more thing to his resume? Send us a message in the Anchor app or email us at thestoryyouneverheard@gmail.com.

Anniversaries Oct 09, 2021

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Always take the time to acknowledge and celebrate them, from the little ones to the huge ones.

The Update Sep 03, 2021

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Our shortest story to date! And it's not even finished. Just a brief catch up; we'll see you in a week!

Sergeant Stubby (Rebroadcast) Aug 28, 2021

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I'll defer to the late William Shakespeare for this one. . .

Cry 'Havoc!,' and let slip the dog of war.

The Count (Rebroadcast) Aug 21, 2021

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If you've ever been to Key West, Florida, you know that it's a place filled with wonder and weirdness. Here is a tale of just that. Love, found and lost, fueled the madness of the self-proclaimed Count. Listen on to hear how one eccentric man fought off the pain of loss by holding on to the love of his life.

The Machine (Rebroadcast) Aug 13, 2021

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We have, as a society, become thoroughly dependant on technology to accomplish so many of our daily tasks. Back in the 80's, Harry's job was made a lot easier by employing some brand new technology that was, surprisingly, 140 years old at the time.

The Battle Cry (Rebroadcast) Aug 07, 2021

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We're still on our summer break and airing previous episodes. Enjoy this episode from March 26, 2020 - The Battle Cry.

An act of vandalism—bewildering to a small town school until the rain washes it away, its meaning left unknown—comes back to haunt those who first stumbled upon it and the entire nation.

That Singer From Detroit (Rebroadcast) Jul 30, 2021

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I dug for something to say about this particular story and came up empty handed. I would do well to leave it to the subject of tonight's tale to drop some words here."Old? I'm not old. I'm ancient. Old? Stick around long enough it might just happen to you. Aged? Age? Age. There's only one age. You're either alive or you're not. I'm not getting old, I'm getting dead. I'm gonna live till I die."

The Ghost Subway Jul 24, 2021

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You think you know the first subway in New York opened in 1904. Meet the man who started digging, and succeeded, 34 years earlier.