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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 ref... more

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1964, Leon Hess set out to give children something fun and affordable at his gas stations—and ended up creating a toy truck that lit up, rolled out, and quickly sold out. Sixty years later, Hess Trucks have... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, on Christmas Eve 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon. Joined by astronomer and broadcaster Steve Kates, known as Dr. Sky, they recall the moment the astronauts read from the Bo... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener and regular contributor Stephen Rusiniak shares the story of the time he worked in a nursing home as a teenager and what happened when Santa made an unexpected visit.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Christmas Eve in 1818, in a snow-covered Austrian village, a broken organ forced a last-minute change. What came next was history. Two men—one a priest, the other a schoolteacher—scribbled out a carol for g... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Mickelson
Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace
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Episode: The Man Who Spent All of His Christmas Savings Building Beds for Needy Children
Mark Cheatham
History professor and storyteller at Cumberland University
Cumberland University
Episode: A Bird Had to Be Removed from Andrew Jackson’s Funeral — Here’s Why
George Motz
Burger flipper and restaurateur, creator of the documentary Hamburger America
Episode: How the Hamburger Became an American Staple
Mark Malkoff
Author of In Love With Johnny Carson
Episode: Who Was Johnny Carson, Really? A Look Into America’s King of Late Night
Marija Elden
Zoological manager of birds at the St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Episode: The Odd Journey of a Penguin and His New Kicks
Reverend Cannon Jim Rosenthal
President and founder of the St. Nicholas Society
Episode: Where Our Christmas Traditions Actually Come From
Dr. Jackson Crawford
Director of Nordic studies at the University of Colorado
Episode: Where Our Christmas Traditions Actually Come From
Andrew Henry
Scholar of religion
Episode: Where Our Christmas Traditions Actually Come From
Dr. James Palmer
Historian discussing the evolution of Christmas traditions
Episode: Where Our Christmas Traditions Actually Come From

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Lee Habeeb
Co-host of Our American Stories, known for his engaging storytelling style and ability to connect with the audience on personal and historical narratives.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 894 ratings
  • Too many episodes daily

    I like this show. It is well written, produced and interesting. But there are WAY TOO many episodes downloading daily. There are 4 that released today alone. Please reduce this to the “daily” update of one episode as advertised. Otherwise I will unfollow this show.

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    3
    BobLacl
    United States5 months ago
  • Nostalgic Story Telling At It’s Best!

    I love this show! (I don’t mind exposing my gen-x bias early on by calling it a show, but Our American Stories brings me back to radio broadcasts I loved as a kid. Specifically, Paul Harvey. I think just because of the uniqueness of the various subjects covered on Our American Stories. It’s well written, delivered, and edited with expert professionalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wordphil
    United States6 months ago
  • Annoying and cringey

    The subject matters covered are interesting and many of the people who are actually relating the information are great but for some reason, the host interrupts several times for commercials. That in itself is fine, most podcasts have commercials, but the way this host does it is extremely annoying - he summarizes everything we have just heard in a patronizing way and then when the commercials end, he does it again! It has unfortunately rendered an otherwise interesting podcast unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jon 4576422
    United States6 months ago
  • Thinly veiled propaganda

    How many times can you say “god and country” in one 30min story

    “Oh and he LOVED cops”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sandysnark
    United States7 months ago
  • Good God.

    Great show, but the goddamn ads, man. Intolerable.

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    AnimatedMeatSack
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience feedback often expresses gratitude for the positive and uplifting nature of the stories presented, with many recommending it to family and friends.
The breadth of topics covered appeals to diverse interests, making it a valuable source of both entertainment and education.
Listeners appreciate the well-written and produced content, praising its ability to evoke nostalgia and positivity.
There are concerns over the frequency of advertisements interrupting the flow of stories, which some find annoying or overwhelming.

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Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner’s Story in WWII
Q: What happened in Cologne?
In Cologne, Clarence Smoyer engaged in battle against German tanks, specifically a Panzer IV, and was pivotal in securing the city despite facing numerous challenges.
Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner’s Story in WWII
Q: How old was Clarence when he went to the European Theater of World War II?
Clarence was 20 when he went to the European Theater and he arrived about three weeks after D-Day.
The Story of Brain Surgery
Q: Talk about how neurosurgeons learn and what role failure plays in your learning curve.
He explains the importance of mentorship in surgical training, allowing residents to gain responsibility while maintaining patient safety, and emphasizes the balance of confidence and humility required in surgery.
The Story of Brain Surgery
Q: Talk about the character traits. Talk about the types of people who choose your line of work.
Dr. Schwartz categorizes neurosurgeons into groups based on personality traits such as nerds, athletes, and musicians, and explains how these traits align with the demands of neurosurgery.
Lincoln's Perilous 13-Day Train Ride to DC--For His First Inaugural
Q: What did Lincoln's inaugural address signify?
It represented not only a personal triumph but a reaffirmation of the democratic principles that would help steer the nation through its darkest hour.

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Focusing on uplifting narratives, the content showcases the remarkable tales of ordinary Americans undertaking extraordinary feats. By examining a diverse array of themes such as generosity, courage, resilience, and redemption, the stories serve as a chronicling of both past and present experiences, often brimming with historical significance and personal anecdotes that many listeners can resonate with. The podcast uniquely combines storytelling with educational insights, creating a rich tapestry of content that is not only entertaining but also reassuring and inspiring, making it an appealing choice for those seeking positivity amidst daily life.

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Our American Stories launched 9 years ago and published 4260 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Our American Stories include:

1. Luke Mickelson
2. Mark Cheatham
3. George Motz
4. Mark Malkoff
5. Marija Elden
6. Reverend Cannon Jim Rosenthal
7. Dr. Jackson Crawford
8. Andrew Henry

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