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It's in the most positive of ways. It has a good amount of range from smart to silly, and it's got a journalistic backbone. Monday through Friday, I show up and talk about sports, listen to the Dan Lebetard show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever it is that you get your podcasts. You're grinding, putting tracks on Spotify, making TikToks, and watching fractions of a cent roll in. Exposure doesn't pay rent.
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Now just 248 and 358. This is Lee Habib, and this is Our American Stories, the show where America is the star and the American people. Coming from the city where the West begins, Fort Worth, Texas. Up next, the story of a brand and enduring icon of the American West. We're, of course, talking about.
Stetson. Here to tell the story of the most iconic headwear brand in America, Is my daughter Reagan? Let's get into the story. In 1830, in the small town of Orange, New Jersey, a child was born who would go on to create an iconic symbol of the American West. John B.
Stetson was one of 12 children born to Stephen and Susan Batterson Stetson. His father was a hatmaker by trade. And though young John had no intention of following in his footsteps, Life had other plans. In his early twenties, tragedy struck. John contracted tuberculosis, then known as consumption, a disease that left many with little hope for survival.
His doctors advised he seek the open air of the West, so John set out in search of health and fortune, hoping to strike it rich in the gold rush. But it wasn't gold that he would find. As he traveled across the unforgiving plains, John found himself exposed to the elements cold wind, snow, and rain. There was a clear need for a garment that would protect against the elements. That's when inspiration struck.
John tapped into the knowledge of his youth and began using rabbit fur to create waterproof fabric. first making blankets, then hats with wide brims and tall crowns. The hats were designed to keep their wearers warm, dry, and shielded from the elements. The demand for these durable practical hats was immediate. It is said that Stetson's business empire began when a mule driver offered John five dollars for his hat.
marking the first of many sales to come. In 1865, Stetson returned east to Philadelphia with a new vision. Start a hat company of his own. With only a few tools and sixty dollars he borrowed from his sister, Stetson set up shop in a one-room operation on the northeast corner of 7th and Callow Hill streets. From those humble beginnings, Stetson's talent for innovation and quality quickly caught the eye of the growing American market.
He wasn't just making his hats, he was building a brand. See? Stetson had a mind for marketing and knew that by harnessing the power of the railroad and the telegram, he could expand his reach from local to national markets. He sent his hats to dealers in the Southwest, hoping they would place orders, and they did. Every dealer he sent a sample to placed an order of twelve hats at $5 to $30 a pop.
Stetson's ingenuity didn't stop with his product. In eighteen sixty nine he had a novel idea that would revolutionize his business model. using traveling salesmen to expand his reach. This allowed him to push beyond local markets and connect directly with customers across the country, fueling demand for his high quality hats. These salesmen brought stets and hats to the farthest corners of America.
driving the need for more production space. Stetson made another bold decision. to move his factory to a quieter, more expansive area in the northeast part of Philadelphia. This gave him the space he needed to expand. Eventually, that land would hold five and six story buildings, housing some of the most sophisticated manufacturing equipment of the era, and even a hospital for his workers and their families.
Stetson's business philosophy was guided by a simple principle. Do good work at fair prices. But it wasn't just about selling a quality product. It was about creating a workplace and community that reflected his deep sense of fairness and care. His factory was unlike most of its time.
Built from brick, it had automatic sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers on every floor, and other safety devices to protect the workers. a rarity in an era when industrial accidents were commonplace. By 1889, Stetson had become a household name. His hats were now seen on the heads of legends like Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and Will Rogers. The Boss of the Plains Stetson's signature hat, inspired by the sombreros worn by the Mexican viqueiros he observed during his time out West, became the hallmark of rugged Western masculinity.
Made from strong waterproof beaver felt, it could withstand the brutal weather of the plains, and even be used to carry water to a cowboy's horse. That same year, Stetson's vision was recognized on the world stage when he won Best Hat at Paris Exposition. The Stetson was no longer just for cowboys. It was a symbol of success, craftsmanship, and adventure. By the turn of the century, Stetson had turned his small factory into the largest hat manufacturer in the world, producing over 2 million hats each year for everyone from the hardworking ranchers to U.S.
presidents. In 1906, at the age of 75, Stetson died of old age at his home in Delande, Florida. But the death of the man behind the brand would not stop his legacy from living on and reaching new heights. During World War One, The Stetson hat company paused hat production to support the war effort, making parachutes and safety belts. And their patriotic slogan, keep it under your Stetson, became a call for vigilance in anti-espionage campaigns during wartime.
After the war, production began again, and Hollywood began to further cement the Stetson hat as a symbol of the American West. Actors like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and James Dean made the Stetson part of their iconic look. Bringing the cowboy hat into popular culture. The 1960s marked a cultural shift as younger generations rejected the conventions of the past. The hat craze began to wane and Stetson's fortunes dipped as new fashion trends took hold.
Yet even as the world changed, the Stetson brand remained a symbol of the American West. Just as quickly as it had faded, the cowboy hat made a triumphant return. With films like Urban Cowboy, Indiana Jones, and Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, The Stetson was back in fashion. Today, Stetson hats continue to be made with the same attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ruggedness that John B. Stetson envisioned more than a century ago.
From the plains of the West to the streets of New York, a Stetson is more than just a hat. It's a statement. It's a symbol of the American West. of hard work, adventure, and resilience. And just like the men and women who wear it, the Stetson hat will continue to stand the test of time.
And a terrific job on the production, editing, and storytelling by our own Monty Montgomery and our own Reagan Habib, a classic American story here on Our American Stories. This is Lee Habib and this is Our American Stories and all of our history stories are brought to us by our generous sponsors including Hillsdale College where students go to learn all the things that are beautiful in life. and all the things that matter in life. If you can't get to Hillsdale, Hillsdale will come to you with their free and terrific online courses. Go to hillsdale.edu.
That's hillsdale.edu. Spending time outdoors, then let's talk about skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancers, or NMSCs, including basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, are the most common cancers in the U.S. and can become harder to treat if left undetected. That's why sun protection and timely detection matter.
Our sponsor, Regeneron, is raising awareness about advanced NMSCs. Learn more and take the pledge to see a dermatologist annually at Let's Get RealaboutskinCancer.com. Liberty has never been just a word to we Americans. It has guided every one of our endeavors for the past 250 years. And now it takes form in a new way.
The 2026 Semi-Quincentennial Coin and Metal Program from the United States Mint. It celebrates the founding ideals that have long shaped our coinage. Available one year only, this historic collection features new coin designs, limited edition releases, and reissues. Shop new official coins at usmint.gov forward slash semi-q. That's usmint.gov/slash S-E-M-I-Q.
Mom, are we there yet? 10 more minutes. Only 10 minutes? Can he drive slower? What's up with them today?
Lingo Kids. That app we downloaded last week? They love it. The games, this funny baby bot character. Kids, we're almost there.
Noble! With more than 4,000 interactive games, songs, and shows little ones can't get enough of, Lingo Kids is the number one entertainment platform for young kids. Why didn't we download this sooner? Everything kids love. Download it for free.
This is the Dan Lebatar Show. This is Dan Lebatar, and I've been doing this for more than two decades. Our show is contagious. It's a little bit addictive. It's uh.
In the most positive of ways. It has a good amount of range from smart to silly, and it's got a journalistic backbone. Monday through Friday, I show up and talk about sports, listen to the Dan Lebetard show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever it is that you get your podcasts. You're grinding, putting tracks on Spotify, making TikToks, and watching fractions of a cent roll in. Exposure doesn't pay rent.
Time for real steaks. Welcome to The Beam, the new music competition app. Real fans vote. Brands buy your music before it breaks. You win money and exposure.
No more chasing algorithms. Just compete and get paid. Download TheBeam at thebeam.com or on the app store. Submit your tract. Earn what your music deserves on The Beam, the only chart that writes checks.
It's football season and Visio Mini LED TVs are here to turn your living room into the front row of the stadium. Watch every play come to life in breathtaking realism on a 55-inch or 65-inch mini LED TV. Plus, crank your favorite game day tunes on the iHeartRadio app built right into your Visio TV. Big screens, big picture, and a totally immersive experience. Find rollback deals at Walmart today on Visio 55-inch and 65-inch mini LED TVs.
Now just 248 and 358. PowerSlap 23 is live and free on YouTube on Thursday, September 17th. Dana White is bringing PowerSlap to Texas for the first time on the campus of Texas Tech University. Two massive title fights headlined the card, including slap fighting legend Wolverine. Also on the card is former WWE champion Jake Hager and the debut of former UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett.
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