logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2022
38m 16s

EP218: The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeremy Swick of the College Football Hall of Fame recounts the remarkable story of the street dog, Sgt. Stubby, turned soldier turned mascot. Kyle McDonald, founder and CEO of Argent Financial Group, shares how he founded this wealth management company, how it has grown, and why gaining and keeping clients’ trust is important to him.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)


Time Codes:

00:00 - The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI 

10:00 - Building Financial Legacies

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
How Patrick Henry Saved America from Its First Civil War
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
10m 49s
Today
A Young Soldier Promised God Three Things After a Vietnam Mine Took His Legs...
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
9m 29s
Today
"True Colors" & "Soap Opera" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions
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
9m 59s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
Brian Kilmeade: The War on History
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Brian Kilmeade. Brian is a co-anchor of Fox & Friends on the Fox News Channel, the host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Talk Radio, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade on Fox News, airing Satu ... Show More
58m 49s
Mar 2024
Charlie Lawson - Coronation Street Legend's Incredible WW2 Connection
Charlie Lawson, famous for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street shares with Al Murray and James Holland his family's history in the Second World War. Charlie's uncle, who fought with the Royal Irish Fusiliers, was incredibly close with Australian Lawrie Franklyn-Vaile. Durin ... Show More
45m 28s
Feb 2024
Prisoners Of War
Over 150,000 British and Commonwealth troops were imprisoned by the Germans or Japanese during the Second World War. What were their lives like, what diseases did they suffer, and how good were their musicals? Al Murray and James Holland delve into the National Archives to find o ... Show More
46m 52s
Nov 2023
The End of the Actors Strike With Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
On Wednesday night, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP reached a tentative deal on a three-year contract valued at over $1 billion, ending the longest strike in the union’s history at 118 days. Matt is joined by the national executive director and chief negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, Duncan Crab ... Show More
37m 5s
Jan 2021
David Roll on What We Can Learn from General George Marshall
On today’s podcast, Ryan and historian David Roll discuss his most recent book George Marshall: Defender of the Republic, the most magnificent moment in American history, the moral obligation to remove confederate statues, and more. David Roll is the author of several books and i ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2021
Ep. 251 - William Markham (Air Force/ CEO, Co-Founder, Project One Vet @ a Time)
Command Chief Master Sergeant William Markham had a 30 year career in the Air Force starting in 1986. During that time he directed several airstrikes and in 2001, he was the first Airman in Afghanistan as a Combat Controller attached to "Triple Nickel" which he later received a s ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 2023
Consider The Cost Of Those Perks | No Pain, No Gain
During the American Revolution—as in any war—the British quite rightly targeted the estates and the landholdings of the leadership on the American side. Because to them, these men weren’t founders—they were instigators. At one point in the war, George Washington’s estate was thre ... Show More
7m 37s
Apr 2023
Tuesday 4/4/23 - The Dark History of Augusta National
(00:00) Intro (0:28) Going to 'The Masters' (5:22) Clifford Roberts (8:51) Bobby Jones (10:55) Creation of 'Augusta National' (20:55) Racist history (24:32) Death of Clifford Roberts (27:01) Georgia guidestones? (29:10) Outro Chief joins the show to talk about Clifford Roberts. W ... Show More
33m 4s
Feb 2024
Enemy Aliens
As the Nazis waged war on Europe, Britain had to take extreme measures to protect its shores. German and Italian nationals were imprisoned across the UK, including a small community of women on the Isle Of Man. Al Murray and James Holland return to the National Archives, to disco ... Show More
33m 30s
Jul 2020
The Bomber Mafia
On the eve of the Second World War, a band of visionaries at Maxwell Air Force Base tried to reimagine modern warfare. They failed. Part one on the extraordinary life of the Air Force General Curtis LeMay. Get Revisionist History updates first by signing up for our newsletter at ... Show More
32m 16s