American Countryside show

American Countryside

Summary: The American Countryside is truly a slice of Americana. It might be a well-known music or TV star or just someone with an interesting story that lives down the street. From Iditarod sled dog mushers, to NASA scientists... from the Rooster Crowing Championships to NFL greats...The American Countryside is sure to be of interest. Click the button above to listen to the latest show, or visit the American Countryside archives.

Podcasts:

 Stories of Survival | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

It is perhaps only fitting that right now in Springfield, IL you’ll find an exhibit titled “Stories of Survival” at the Lincoln Library and Museum. ...

 Its’ the Largest Island, in the Largest Lake, on the Largest island, in the Largest Lake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Concentrate on this piece of geographical trivia.  It’s the largest island, in the largest lake, on the largest island, in the largest lake in North...

 Isle Royale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

It takes a boat or seaplane to get to this national park.  Those who make the journey are rewarded with a place like none other. ...

 Get Your Picture Taken Here | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Just about every day there are people driving to this small Iowa town to get their picture taken.  It’s not the photographer that’s famous, but...

 A Picture of a Sister and Dentist | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

If an artist painted a picture of his sister and his dentist, you’d probably doubt it would be anything special.  Of course, the picture did...

 The Upper Midwest’s Destination for Grain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Most farmers think of New Orleans as being a major grain handling port – and rightly so.  However, for those in the upper Midwest, this...

 Chances of Survival are 50-50 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

What would go through your mind if you were selected for a mission and told your chances for survival were 50-50?  Would you back out? ...

 The Farm Kid Becomes a Green Beret | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Terry grew up during the Vietnam War.  As a young man he decided to enter the armed forces.  When presented with an opportunity to be...

 KORN Radio Celebrates 75 Years | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

You know your station has hit the big time when it’s call letters are used for a fictional radio station on a tv show.  I...

 Corny Call Letters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

The radio business has lots of four-letter words.  The words I’m talking about are the four call letters by which most stations are known.  So...

 When Did It Become the Liberty Bell? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

July 4th, 1776.  It’s Independence Day in the United States and one of the symbols of our freedom is the Liberty Bell.  But most folks...

 Who Led the Battle at Gettysburg? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

In the three days leading up to Indpendence Day 1863, Americans waged the greatest of battles against one another at Gettysburg  we taking a look...

 John Burns & the Battle of Gettysburg | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to volunteer for the army.  That is what John Burns did.  The military rejected him. but...

 Limpia Creek Hats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

How much would you pay for a good cowboy hat?  I suppose it depends what you do for a living or if you think you...

 Should You Wear Your Cowboy Hat in the Rain? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

In 26 years of doing interviews for this show, John Davis may take the award for the most polite person I have every interviewed.  Sure...

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