Recent Episodes
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The Story of How the Muppets Began as a TV Commercial
Jun 9, 2025 – 10:49 -
Hitler Called Him "The New Noah": Andrew Higgins and the Boats That Won WWII
Jun 9, 2025 – 19:28 -
Paul Revere's Ride
Jun 9, 2025 – 07:59 -
The Marine-Turned Saturday Morning Cartoonist: "My Calling from God Is to Be an Animator"
Jun 9, 2025 – 30:17 -
Burt Young’s Story: The Man Who Played Paulie in "Rocky" Opens Up About His Family and His Craft
Jun 9, 2025 – 07:59 -
Hollywood Goes to War: The Story of Wayne Morris, the Brad Pitt of His Day
Jun 6, 2025 – 20:18 -
America Had a President Before George Washington?
Jun 6, 2025 – 09:59 -
The New Mexico Wizard Hat Amendment: The Story Behind One of America's Oddest Proposed Laws
Jun 6, 2025 – 07:59 -
When Superman Battled the KKK—and Won
Jun 6, 2025 – 20:18 -
The CEO Who Grew Up Without Running Water
Jun 6, 2025 – 17:58 -
How Car Culture Captivates the Soul
Jun 5, 2025 – 10:49 -
The Beer That Changed America: The Rise of the Pilsner
Jun 5, 2025 – 19:28 -
A Listener's Story About a Humble Local Hero—Her Uncle
Jun 5, 2025 – 07:59 -
The Real Story of King George III: America’s Last King
Jun 5, 2025 – 30:17 -
The Double Agent Spy Who Helped Win D-Day (With Stephen Ambrose)
Jun 5, 2025 – 07:59 -
The President Whose Greatness Came from His Restraint: The Story of President Calvin Coolidge
Jun 4, 2025 – 30:17 -
Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of World War I
Jun 4, 2025 – 07:59 -
From Boardwalk to Broadcast: The Origins of Miss America
Jun 4, 2025 – 38:16 -
The Story of Why "The Wild, Wild West" Wasn't Actually Wild
Jun 3, 2025 – 10:49 -
"Back to Square One" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 3)
Jun 3, 2025 – 09:29 -
Alzheimer's Caregiver: “I Will Remember for the Both of Us”
Jun 3, 2025 – 17:58 -
How a Losing Football Team Brought a Family Together
Jun 3, 2025 – 10:49 -
The South Vietnamese Pilot Who Stole a Plane to Save His Family
Jun 3, 2025 – 09:29 -
The Civil War Soldier Who Risked His Life to Give Water to His Enemies
Jun 3, 2025 – 17:58 -
The Immigrant Who Made It Easier for Irish Catholic Immigrants to Rise in America Following the Revolution
Jun 2, 2025 – 10:49 -
The Story of Jell-O: America’s Most Famous Dessert
Jun 2, 2025 – 09:29 -
Thomas Bennett: The Forgotten Man Behind the Winchester Rifle Brand
Jun 2, 2025 – 09:59 -
FDR's Warning About Threats to Religion from Abroad in His 1939 State of the Union Address
Jun 2, 2025 – 07:59 -
My Father’s Super-Secret Double Life as a Nuclear Missile Savant
Jun 2, 2025 – 38:16 -
The Story of Charleston: The Way Life Used to Be, and Perhaps, Is Supposed to Be
May 30, 2025 – 20:18 -
How California’s “Night Stalker” Was Caught—Told by the Man Who Arrested Him
May 30, 2025 – 09:59 -
The Most (Un)Epic Love Story Ever
May 30, 2025 – 07:59 -
Gail Halvorsen: The Man Who Bombed Berlin with Candy
May 30, 2025 – 38:16 -
The Most Popular Book in History You’ve Never Heard Of: The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress
May 29, 2025 – 10:49 -
The Story of America: Steel, Rails, and Steam—The Industrial Revolution
May 29, 2025 – 19:28 -
The Day That Johnny Cash Survived Death and Found God
May 29, 2025 – 07:59 -
The Two Men Who Ended Red-Light Camera Tickets
May 28, 2025 – 20:18 -
Brett Favre on Humility, Aging, and Faith
May 28, 2025 – 09:59 -
50 Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy—The Plow, Barbed Wire, and Google Search
May 28, 2025 – 07:59 -
Take Me Home: The Story of John Denver
May 28, 2025 – 38:16 -
The Story of the Highest-Ranking Female Marine and First Female Annapolis Graduate to Be Killed in Action
May 27, 2025 – 30:17 -
Moral Injury: The Invisible Epidemic Affecting American Veterans
May 27, 2025 – 07:59 -
[Memorial Day Special] Karl Marlantes: How I Came to Terms with My Navy Cross
May 26, 2025 – 20:18 -
Remembering The USS Indianapolis: The Worst Naval Disaster in American History—Told in the Movie Jaws
May 26, 2025 – 09:59 -
[Memorial Day Special] How a House of War Became a Place of Honor: The Story of Arlington
May 26, 2025 – 07:59 -
Why Memorial Day Matters to Me: The Uncle Lee Habeeb Never Knew, Killed in WWII
May 25, 2025 – 10:49 -
[Memorial Day Special] A Medal of Honor Recipient Through the Eyes of His Father
May 25, 2025 – 27:27 -
She Buried Over 60 Unclaimed People, Including Many Veterans
May 24, 2025 – 10:49 -
The Forgotten First Memorial Day: Freed Slaves Honoring Fallen Union Soldiers in Charleston
May 24, 2025 – 27:27 -
Abraham Lincoln: From Poverty to Frontier Genius
May 23, 2025 – 30:17
Recent Reviews
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SandysnarkThinly veiled propagandaHow many times can you say “god and country” in one 30min story “Oh and he LOVED cops”
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AnimatedMeatSackGood God.Great show, but the goddamn ads, man. Intolerable.
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6th ChickGood showYour stories are so interesting. I appreciate that you have wonderful speakers on your show. Thank you
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Tim SeagirtToo many ads!Once again, iHeart Radio ruins the experience with excessive advertisements.
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purdyworkThree stoogesI love all of your shows! This one was very nostalgic for me, though. Stooges, Roy Rogers, and the Lone Ranger after school. Cracked me up with the “Slowly I Turned… Step by Step… We used to do that all the time. Hilarious 🤪😆
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We interruptGreat stories. Too many commercials.Why are we asked to donate to a podcast that is already overrun with commercial sponsors?
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redwolfhopwTo Build a Fire, Jack London“Here to narrate the finally of the book? Uh……..just read the last pages of the book? That seems kindo dupid.
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Elaine in BaltimoreAds!Way too many radio commercials!
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Ellie belly watermelieHistoryLove these stories of history that I don’t remember ever hearing! Thank you so much ❣️
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Eddo's IPODThose who forget /rewrite history …Heard about your podcast from the Rich Valdes radio show . Short and to the point ! So glad I found your podcast .
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BARK108A Hidden TreasureI heard an interview on Dennis Prager podcast with Lee Habeeb a month ago. I gave Our American Stories a try, then I went back to February 2021 (possibly when it started), and now am addicted to these stories. So well done and so diverse in subject matter. Highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. Thank you Lee Habeeb!
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dpdunningThe best storiesThis show and never fail to deliver and delight. Love true life stories
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jbowkett84DisappointedI’m a bit disappointed with this show, I listened to their episode about Kasserine Pass and found it informative but slow. Lots of adverts, and little insight in a short introduction.
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Constantinus411Really?!I’ve listened to this show on and off. It has something worth listening to, and some not so much. Funny enough, if I skip ahead to the end and hear what producer did the piece, I can usually tell whether it will be good or not. This latest (as of this review) piece on “Were the Irish the 1st Slaves in America?”… WOW! The pair on whoever greenlit this one… I can guess where this producer lies politcally, but I’d also hope someone would have maybe listened to this one ahead of time and maybe think it was territory worth treading? What an unnecessary piece of drivel.
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MIflyerGood but full of commercialsInteresting (listened to my first episode), but in an 18 min episode heard 3 rounds of ads several min long each. Sorry I’m outta here.
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airmath1023SPAM is goodYum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum
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JunglygirlWonderful uplifting storiesI love all the little bits of history woven into the stories. This is a podcast that any member of the family can listen to. I’m always grateful to find good, clean entertainment!
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ChicagoCarolanneLove our country? You’ll love this podcast!!I stumbled upon this podcast and I am so glad. I have learned about Abraham Lincoln, I have learned about Spam, I have learned about the radium girls and each story is a little bit of americana. I heartily recommend this podcast to you and encourage you to take a listen.
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SsisokReal stories!Real stories and always better than reel ones.
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SadawnaUplifting short StoriesI love that these are based on reaL people. I needed something uplifting to listen to so I can combat the negativity that surrounds me. Thank you!
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KKJ53Well producedI love listening to Our American Stories because they are so well written.
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Santos Coach SteveVarietyThis is so well done. Every time you listen, you never know what the topic will be, but when you finish listening to the story, you are so glad you heard the story!!
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lukestrong$777$$$Just wondering why all the episodes are older,ever since y’all switched platforms.Love the stories.Love America.Love God.Thank you for bringing the Human heart to us.Amazing!
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jharginGreat reprieve from bad newsSometimes I need something to listen to that is uplifting and informative—that’s what this podcast is for me!
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Chef KibbyCelebrating the goodToo often, I fill my head with stories of what’s wrong with the world; this show is a rare chance to focus on the people and events where the best parts of our country shine bright. So glad I stumbled upon your program!!
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Dah-Dah03My Go ToI enjoy listening to crime oriented podcast quite a bit. When combined with our daily news and happenings around the world, it can leave a person with a heavy heart. This podcast is my go to when I want to lighten my mood and remember that all is not lost…there is still good in the world and much of it is right here in my own country. Keep up the good work!! RH Wilson Wrightsville, Georgia
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PcwestlakeGreat podcastI love the 3 story format. Perfect for my drive to and from work.
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Tinhorn47Love This PodcastVery interesting full of just good stories about events and people absolutely love it
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mira montesJesus savesLove this , I have a testimony of my own . God delivered me from a ten year drug addiction and I have been sober for twenty five years . Thank you Jesus.
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brileomerritGreat podcastGreat, interesting, inspiring stories.
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Texasgirl000A Refreshing BreakThe stories I hear on this podcast help restore my faith in the goodness of the people of our country. It is a refreshing break from the negativity of the 24-hour news cycle and from the ugliness of social media. It brings down my blood pressure and makes me smile and maybe cry a bit too. Not all of the stories are just feel good stories but they reflect the best and sometimes the worst of humanity, but also give you hope when you see lives turn around.
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fairhful mommyMy favorite!I absolutely love listening to our American stories podcasts on my phone while I exercise or week night’s on KTRH news radio while getting ready for bed. The stories will teach you about history, beautiful nonfiction stories about real people’s lives that we all can relate to- you will laugh ...you will cry ...you will be in awe! As a full-time working mom, it is “my time” to learn as well as renew my faith in humanity.
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MDM324Outstanding!I listen to many podcast and Our American Stories is the best!
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Rct56Just found this series - it is awesomeI don’t watch much tv except for the weather - it is because I’m tired of the negative tripe. America is a wonderful country with millions of good people. This series tells their stories.
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LFBF80Our American StoriesI love this podcast! It’s done so well and is always a pleasure to listen to. There is a nice mixture of subject matter, and the stories/interviews are handled so well. Very interesting and fun to listen to.
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"Linda The Real Countess!"God bless you all ✝️Thank you for this amazing podcast ❤️💕❤️💕❤️
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Socal SmithMy new favorite podcastI listen every night and enjoy all the different stories from all walks of life.
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Constanza from NYInspiringLove this podcast...brings me great joy and perspective.
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BellasweetWonderful!I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast! The stories are interesting, heartfelt, and motivational. Highly recommend!
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kachina28025AwesomeLove the stories.
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Reader182Dana CoatesIt’s refreshing to hear these wonderful true stories without the influence of politics, it’s history and I’m capable of reading between the lines myself. Keep up the good work, these stories will survive the generations, and enrich all who read, or, in my case, hear them.
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Pdixson“We’re holding our own.”Great story about the Fitz! Great Ship and crew 🙏 God Bless
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Kcafd20Learning history not in schoolsFar more interesting than school teachers ever made history to be, and the bonus is there’s no politics.
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Classicrocklover238Best PodcastLike TAM but without the politics 🔥🔥🔥
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XxcherieThank youMy first introduction to the show was listening to the 9/11 tribute. I’ve never cried so hard in public. And while that may not sound like a glowing review, the honest truth is this is a podcast full of inspiration and determination. Sacrifice and love. The stories of our fellow Americans teaches us something we may have forgotten in ourselves-that although we are all so different, we’re all living the American dream.
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Wild.IronExcellent!Thank you for all the time you guys put towards this podcast. These are the best stories. Keep up the good work, thank you.
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scm_oneGreat.I’m really enjoying this podcast. Wish I’d found it sooner. Keep up the good work.
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hollyfun1Exceptional 😍🤩😍The Heart ❤️ of America ! Beautiful stories of love and emotions! Thank You very much, Lee
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Buddies06Well produced with inspirational storiesI’ve been listening while I commute and always find myself needing more time to listen. I’ve cried and laughed and I'm inspired to finish my story.
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paul232Love it!Well produced and great stories! Thank you.
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