On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Bill Bryk knows when to start a case on behalf of others and has learned when to rest Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories PEZ had great success where it was invented but changed its course after initially failing in America Shawn Peterson author of PEZ From Austrian Invention to American Icon shares the story of how this manual candy dispenser came to be Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp One of the great hoteliers of all time a legend in his business He is also what you would call a wise man Here's Mike with a story about how he learned to put his customers in charge Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Brett Favre reflects on familial love sudden loss and the importance of every day and opportunity Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]