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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

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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

Aug 2023

Mike Rowe: The Most Normal Abnormal Person (Pt 2)

Mike kicks off our special series “Supporting Greatness” where we interview those who’ve achieved public greatness about the unsung heroes and normal folks who’ve supported them. He hilariously (and beautifully) pays tribute to his father, grandfather, scoutmaster, and high schoo ... Show More

32m 11s

Mar 2024

The Story of Chucky Mullins, Brad Gaines, and the Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney shares the story of an unlikely hero who inspired the largest collegiate philanthropy event in the country.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m 43s

Jun 2024

How The Military Went Woke | Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth is a prominent American television personality, author, and military combat veteran. As a co-host of "Fox & Friends Weekend" and a frequent commentator on Fox News, he brings a unique blend of firsthand experience and keen analysis to the discussion of national secur ... Show More

1h 5m

Mar 2024

Peanuts (the comic) Part II

Today is part II of our tribute to one of the most iconic pieces of American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m 23s

Apr 2024

USA: War Is Hell - A Soldier’s Story

In a follow up to our superb episode in which John McManus opened up the archives to a glut of post-war surveys of US soldiers, the boys really dig into the harrowing experience of fighting in the Italian campaign. Not only do we look at the nightmarish conditions in Europe, but ... Show More

53m 4s

Nov 2023

Historical Legends Vol. II

Today’s podcast is a very special episode in honor of Veterans Day. It features 2 stories about war time legends. The audio for both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.Story names, previews & links to origina ... Show More

35m 21s

Mar 2024

My Employee Sam Quinn, A Common Laborer Who Was Anything But Common

For our "Shop Talk" series, Coach Bill Courtney pays tribute to his late employee Sam Quinn, who had an extraordinary redemption story.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m 48s

May 2024

Never Forget, Never Forgive

In this episode we look into an alarming scam trend: people who lie about where they were on 9/11. It’s a lie that ties together a volunteer firefighter seeking attention, an immigrant trying to fit in, a comedian looking for his big break, and even someone seeking the White Hous ... Show More

44m 32s