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:

 The Father of Arizona | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

On the north edge of Florence, AZ you’ll find a small outcropping once known as Primrose Hill.  Today there is a small pyramid of stones...

 A High School of Criminals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

Most high school’s hope to turn out classes of top notch students.  This school consistently produces a new crop of criminals…but that’s all right with...

 Getting Farmers in Touch With One Another | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

You’ve seen their corny yet funny commercials on tv and you may their jingle stuck in your head.  How did it all begin?  Join me...

 Connecting People With Each Other | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

Imagine meeting someone for the first time and getting married to them two week later.  It’s just one of the amazing stories Jerry Miller has...

 A Guy Named Jerry Miller | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

People often ask, do you really travel to all the places you feature on the show.  The answer is yes, but today, we make an...

 History and Heritage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

There was a time when one’s heritage and culture was repressed in school.  As time passed, many places realized that it was important not to...

 A Museum That Share the Heritage of Its People | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

This museum tells of the heritage of a people…but one of the most striking things to me is the ability to make something out of...

 The Story of Louie L’amour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

If you’re like me, you probably heard many fascinating tales from your grandparents when you were a kid.  Their stories of living history were something...

 Limpy Jack | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

Today’s feature is about a man named Limpy Jack.  With a name like that, I suppose we already have you hooked.  This is the story...

 History in Jamestown, North Dakota | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

Many forts on the high plains came and went as needs for protection passed.  One such fort can be found in Jamestown, North Dakota and...

 The Jamestown Courthouse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:01

In Jamestown, North Dakota you will find a grand old courthouse that was an important part of the statehood process.  The fact his courthouse is...

 One of the Oldest Cities on the Mississippi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:59

It’s one of the oldest and largest cities on the Mississippi River…and although some may have heard of names like Laclede and Chateau…why did they choose this spot for a town and why did it become the city it is today?

 A World Food Prize Winner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

What the Oscars and Emmys are to movie and TV, the World Food Prize is to the world of agriculture.  It is awarded to those who make advances in producing food…

 A Visit with the CTO | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

You’ve heard of a CEO or a COO, but what’s a CTO?  It’s a very big and important title to the entire world when you work here…

 A Community Valuing Those Who Passed Through | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

It was a tremendous meal that had to be prepared, every day, for about three years.  And it was all provided free of charge by a community that truly valued those simply passing through town…

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