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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
World War II
Gremlins
Alamo
Operation Market Garden
Galveston Hurricane
It's a Wonderful Life
RAF
Cary Grant
Christmas
Allied Forces
Bedford County
Santa Anna
Winning Colors
Kentucky Derby
Disney
Steve Spielberg
General Patton
General Montgomery
Texas Revolution
Mardi Gras

Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes 'Found In The Footnotes" 5-10 minutes history shorts, lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes548Founded11 years ago
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Betty Joan Perske was 18 years old when she met 44 year-old screen star Humphrey Bogart on the sound stage of 'To Have and Have Not' at Warner Studios in Burbank, California, in 1942. Her picture had landed on the cover of a fashion magazine called H... more

Bob Hope recalls three decades of Christmas Shows that he and his traveling troupe performed for our military beginning with an island in the Pacific and then his stops in 1972 in Vietnam, Guam, Korea, Thailand, Diego Garcia and Singapore. Lots of on... more

"Its A Wonderful Life: The Movie Backstory & Message: The backstory to Frank Capra's film masterpiece "It's a Wonderful Life" featuring an exclusive interview with Karolyn Grimes Wilkerson, who played Zuzu Bailey in the film, and ended the movie with... more

It was the third "Vacation" comedy featuring the Griswald family- Clark. Ellen,Rusty and Audrey- and all Clark wanted to have a simple old-fashioned Christmas with family. His plan: to heavily decorate the house and roof with lights, Santa and reinde... more

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Recent Guests

Karolyn Grimes Wilkerson
Actress best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life"
Episode: ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE : THE BACKSTORY & THE MESSAGE~ FEATURING OUR INTERVIEW W/ KAROLYN GRIMES WILKERSON (ZUZU BAILEY)
Dan Morgan
An attorney and managing partner at Morgan & Morgan, America's largest injury law firm
Morgan & Morgan
Episode: CHRISTMAS IN APPALACHIA: SUPERSTITIONS, WIVE'S TALES, AND SHARED MEMORIES
Frank Faschino
Investigator dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the Flatwoods incident
Episode: 1952: THE YEAR OF THE UFOS (PT 1): THE FLATWOODS W.VA UFO/ALIEN SIGHTING
Ivan T. Sanderson
World-renowned naturalist and author investigating the Braxton County Monster
Episode: 1952: THE YEAR OF THE UFOS (PT 1): THE FLATWOODS W.VA UFO/ALIEN SIGHTING
Giovanni Rocco
Retired undercover FBI agent and author
Episode: GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT AUTHOR GIOVANNI ROCCO
Bert Gonzales
Retired Sergeant of Metro-Dade Police and author of The Real Greatest Show on Earth
Metro-Dade Police
Episode: THE REAL GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: 1001 INTERVIEWS AUTHOR SGT (RET.) BERT "MAVERICK" GONZALES METRO DADE POLICE
Michele Ercanbrack
Family historian at Ancestry since 2010, with appearances on major media outlets and contributions to shows like 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.
Ancestry
Episode: FINDING EVERYDAY HEROES IN YOUR FAMILY AND DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE W MICHELE ERCANBRACK
Walter Borneman
Acclaimed historian and author of the book Brothers Down
Episode: (FALL SPECIAL: HONORING FAMILY HEROES) BROTHERS DOWN THE STORY OF THE USS ARIZONA AT PEARL HARBOR
Bert Maverick Gonzalez
Retired police sergeant sharing stories from his 40 years of service.
Episode: HOLIDAYS ARE 100% FOR FAMILY THIS FALL AT 1001 HEROES AND 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES OFFERING NEW INTERVIEWS AND SELECTED STORIES NOW THRU DEC 31 (SHOW NOTES INCLUDED HERE)

Host

Jon Hagadorn
Host and storyteller who engages audiences with captivating narratives rooted in history, mystery, and culture. Hagadorn delivers well-researched content with a passion for storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Spot on review

    Another great spot on review about the books of Harry Potter I remember when I couldn't wait to get back from overseas So I could get the first book for my Niece Then read it to her Of course she already had a well worn copy and read it to me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfie/wolf
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beatles Fan

    This Canadian subscriber wasn’t even going to listen to the podcast about Elvis. I wasn’t a fan. I’m glad I did though. I found it very interesting. Also wanted to mention the actor James Stewart enlisted in the Second World War. I’ve listened to all the 1001 podcasts except the Wild West ones and have learned a lot of good conversation starters that usually begin, “Did you know…” More recently I listened to the podcast called Giovanni’s Ring. Is he not taking a risk speaking publicly about his ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maximum Mary
    Canadaa month ago
  • Cinderella Man

    Wonderful presentation of the Cinderella man story. Fast paced and interesting like the fight - clear, unsentimental but not unfeeling. I am looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axonometric 1580
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love your show I’ve been listening for years!

    5 stars as usual. I have a request would you consider doing a show on Art Bell? I’m sure you know that there are alot of material there and I would love to hear your take on his life and how many lives he touched and your show is different but it gives me that same feeling when as his did when I see it in my podcast feed! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TIMTIPTON1
    United States4 months ago
  • CONGRATULATIONS JON!!!

    So grateful I found this podcast network - and I’m honored to be here for the 1001st show!! An amazing legacy, and, if I may say so… a hero, legend, history and mystery yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGErickson
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners express appreciation for the expertise and insights from guests on the show, enhancing their understanding of historical contexts.

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1952: THE YEAR OF THE UFOS (PT 2)/UFO SWARMS OVER DC/DR. STANTON FRIEDMAN INTERVIEW
Q: What were the most exciting top three projects you've researched regarding UFOs?
Majestic-12, the Roswell incident, and the study of Magneto aerodynamics.
1952: THE YEAR OF THE UFOS (PT 2)/UFO SWARMS OVER DC/DR. STANTON FRIEDMAN INTERVIEW
Q: Could you share a little bit about Operation Majestic-12?
It was a group that collected data on flying saucers, accountable only to the president, consisting of scientists and military personnel.
FINDING EVERYDAY HEROES IN YOUR FAMILY AND DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE W MICHELE ERCANBRACK
Q: What gets people interested in family history?
People are increasingly excited to connect with their past, often influenced by media portrayals of ancestry and family ties.
GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT AUTHOR GIOVANNI ROCCO
Q: How did you manage the psychological pressure of undercover work?
He discussed compartmentalizing emotions and the overwhelming stress of living a double life.
GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT AUTHOR GIOVANNI ROCCO
Q: What was your most frightening time while undercover?
His most frightening moment was during a family outing when a Gambino member approached him unexpectedly and recognized him.

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1. Karolyn Grimes Wilkerson
2. Dan Morgan
3. Frank Faschino
4. Ivan T. Sanderson
5. Giovanni Rocco
6. Bert Gonzales
7. Michele Ercanbrack
8. Walter Borneman

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