Sir Ben Kingsley revives the role of failed actor Trevor Slattery for the new series Wonder Man.
Sep 2022
The Untold Story of Steve McQueen
On this episode of Our American Stories, you are about to hear the untold story of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, told by McQueen expert, Marshall Terrill. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee ... Show More
38m 16s
Sep 2024
Ches McCartney: The Goatman of Appalachia
On this episode of Our American Stories, JD Phillips tells the story of Ches McCartney, the man who traversed the United States in a ramshackle wagon drawn by a herd of Goats. His mission was to travel the country, spread the word of God, and have a few adventures (and misadventu ... Show More
10m 49s
Apr 2025
George Wendt (Re-Release)
<p>This week we’re revisiting the time George Wendt dropped in on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson to talk his casting as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” on-set hijinks, their infamous boat ride, and more. <br /> </p><p>To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make ... Show More
59m 3s
Sep 2023
Robin Cook: The American Physician Who Wrote Coma Underwater
On this episode of Our American Stories, Robin Cook is best known for his novel, Coma. The book was published in 1977, and premiered as a movie the next year. Robin is here to share his life story with us, including how Coma came to be… underwater, of all places. Support the show ... Show More
38m 16s
Jul 2024
The Sleeping Sentinel Who Received the Death Penalty, But Was Saved By President Lincoln
On this episode of Our American Stories, The Civil War soldier, William Scott, fell asleep at his post, at the time a transgression punishable by execution. What happened next changed military history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: ... Show More
10m 49s
Jan 2025
Ronald Reagan’s Make-Believe
Ronald Reagan, as Jackson Lears wrote recently in the LRB, was a ‘telegenic demagogue’ whose ‘emotional appeal was built on white people’s racism’. His presidency left the United States a far more unequal place at home, with a renewed commitment to deadly imperial adventures abro ... Show More
1h 5m