Episodes

  • Up, Up and Away.
    Jul 19 2025

    Humans have always been fascinated by flight. Perhaps it is in our nature to want to see t-hings from a bird's eye view. Many people had attempted to bud flying devices but few succeeded before the 19th and early twentieth centuries. Flight is not one story. It is many stories.

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    13 mins
  • You've Gotta Be A Football Hero
    Jul 12 2025

    As a follow up to my baseball episode, I figured football would be a logical next step. Join me as I dive into American football.

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    10 mins
  • Take me out to the ball game
    Jul 5 2025

    Baseball has changed over the years. Its origins are murky. That didn't stop me from tracing them. Baseball has a storied history in this country. Many great men have played it. Many heroes have came from baseball.

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    19 mins
  • Blue Yodelin' Brakeman
    Jun 20 2025

    Jimmie Rodgers was the first superstar of country music. He inspired countless performers during the following years. There was something about this frail former railroad man that captivated audiences. He brought a unique vocal style and guitar technique. He told stories of the common people. He has gone down in history as one of the greats.

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    16 mins
  • Guitars, Cadillacs and Hillbilly Music
    Jun 14 2025

    Country music has an incredible history. It came from the ballads of the British Isles. It came from African-American blues. It came from the songs of the railroad workers. It has quite a history. It shows that America is a melting part.

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    16 mins
  • Off To See The Wizard
    Jun 6 2025

    The Wizard Of Oz is one of the most recognized titles in the history of entertainent. This must be because of its scource material. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz was an alost immiediate hit when it was first published in 1900. The book has a fascinating history.

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    12 mins
  • From Page to Screen
    May 30 2025

    Many movies have been made in this country. Many books have also been written. Some of these movies have been based books. Some plotlines have been lost in adaptation. Two famous American movies were changed greatly from page to screen.

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    10 mins
  • Police to Make Your Acquaintance
    May 17 2025

    American law enforcement has a history that dates back to colonial times. Sheriffs would become the first law enforcement officers. This would lead to vigilante groups. Police forces would follow during the mid-1800s. Police have had a storied history in this country.

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    17 mins