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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington may have led America's army to independence, but he needed help in the aftermath of victory. Long before the Civil War, the United States nearly fractured during the battle over the Constitution — and it was Patrick Henry ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, In Vietnam, 20-year-old Jon Hovde was nearly killed when his vehicle struck an anti-tank mine. Doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but Jon made three promises to God that day. What happened next would shape the rest of his life and inspi ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his guide to unraveling the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. His book, Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases, explores ... Show More

There was a glorious time in American history when circus sideshow performers lived together in a small town in Florida. Learn about the fascinating history of Gibtown today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p ... Show More

In September of 1961, on an empty country road in rural New Hampshire, Barney and Betty Hill experienced the most profound, bizarre night of their lives in what would become the first widely-publicized account of an alien abduction in US history -- the case that would go on to in ... Show More

In 1994, Gwen and Terry Sherman travel deep into the Uintah basin in Utah to view a potential new home.  The Myers Ranch is everything they have been dreaming of: 480 acres of prime, cattle-rearing pastures and scrubland. Unknown to Gwen and Terry, it is also full of strange and ... Show More

In episode 78, Robert is joined by Sara June to discuss Napoleon Hill, the grandaddy of grifters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

First, Carson and his sisters encounter a dark figure watching them from the balcony of their childhood home and are later validated by other's experiences.Then, after meeting at a party Jack sits down with someone who has a story from the 90s near the Mexico border, involving a ... Show More

More than a century and a half after the promise of 40 acres and a mule, the story of black land ownership in America remains one of loss and dispossession. June and Angie Provost, who trace their family line to the enslaved workers on Louisiana’s sugar-cane plantations, know thi ... Show More

In episode 45, Robert is joined by Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston to discuss the GoFundMe, 'We The People Will Build the Wall' campaign.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In part 2 of The Pit, Allison’s story continues. After making a shocking discovery in their backyard, the paranormal activity in the home seems to ramp up and the family turmoil reaches its peak.Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck ou ... Show More

Despite being a Coroner, there is only one experience that has left Christian truly unsettled. It occurred while staying over at a house that is somewhat infamous in his town of Fresno, CA, on a street called Christmas Tree Lane. Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive c ... Show More

This week on Patreon, Renee joins me to discuss the details, suspicions, hunches and other strange aspects to the story that we had to leave out of the main episodes. To hear the full thing and other bonus episodes go to www.patreon.com/otherworld To learn more about listener dat ... Show More