1001 Stories For The Road

Ever see a man-bear wrestling match? Thats what this story is all about.

The old fairy tale "The Pied Piper" of Hamlin is a tale as old as time, telling of the tragic loss of 130 children who followed a colorfully-dressed piperman out of town and into the nearby hills, never to be seen again. As it turns out, the story was true, but the "hows" and the "whys" are still being explored today. We share a few theories today about what really happened in the little village of Hamlin, German in 1284. Music: Medievil Music Royalty Free by Darren Curtis

Karl Benz is an enginnering genius who is credited for giving us the first gasoline powered automobile, which he patented in 1885. But it didn't become famous until his wife Bertha decided to take it on a 90 kilometer (65 mile) road trip with their two sons. That was marketing genius, because the car now had a purpose- family road trips!

The story of Barry Bremen, a novelty salesman from Detroit who posed as a major league umprire in the World Series, a Yankees player in an MLB Allstar Game, a professional golfer in three US Opens, a Kansas City Kings player in an NBA Allstar Game, and a Dallas Cheerleader at a Cowboys-Redskins game. Subscribe to 1001 Stories For the Road FREE here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901?mt=2

There's a hidden treasure somewhere in the Western Rockies and Forrest Fen is behind it all. This is the story!

A nostalgic look back at the Andy Griffith show, its characters, and its cast. Subscribe FREE to 1001 Stories For The Road at Itunes Here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901?mt=2

The story of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson- child vaudeville performer, stage and film star, extraordinary tap dancer, soldier, jockey, owner of the New York Giants Negro League Team until 1949, and lifetime friend of Shirley Temple. Subscribe FREE to our show and Review us at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-best-of-times/id1227478901

On May 1, 1868, they took Tom Dula down to the old depot in Statesville and hung him from a white oak tree for the murder of Laura Foster, Legend has it that while waiting in prison he came up with the basic chorus to the folk song that we know today as "Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley". Many still believe he didn't do it and that the killer walked free, This is his story. Sources: The Ballad of Tom Dula John Foster West Music by TJ Casey www.tjcasey.net see and purchase music here Lyrics: Public Domain catch all our shows at www.1001storiespodcast.com This weeks 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & mysteries episode is SHARK! PT 2: US vs THEM Listen here: https://audioboom.com/posts/5995217-shark-pt-2-us-vs-them This weeks 1001 Classic Short Stories 7 tales episode is THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE Listen Here: https://audioboom.com/posts/5998829-the-murders-in-the-rue-morgue-pt-1-by-edgar-allen-poe

Where did the term "A Cup of Joe" come from? Our team of 1001 researchers diligently sets to the task and comes up with the likely answer. Subscribe FREE and review us at iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-best-of-times/id1227478901 Music by Dusty Strings dusty@verizon.net

It was August of 1944, and the Allies were closing in on German occupied Paris. Correspondent Ernest Hemingway assigned to cover the Allied invasion, had been off on his own fighting a guerilla war with a small band of men that he had assembled around him. His one and only mission: to free his favorite bar in the Paris Ritz from the Nazis- but first he had to get there. Subscribe FREE to 1001 Stories For The Road at iTunes Here: https://itunes/apple/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001storiesfortheroad

The hymn Amazing Grace, written by Englishman John Newton, is known and revered around the world, and stirs the heart in a way that few other pieces of music do. Subscribe FREE to 1001 Stories for the Road Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-road/id1227478901 Enjoy all our 1001 Shows Here: www.1001storiespodcast.com "Like" us at www.facebook.com/1001storiesfortheroad Amazing Grace by John Newton Guitar Arranged and Perfrmed by Dusty Strings dustystrings@verizon.net Lyrics to Amazing Grace: Amazing grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come, 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease I shall possess within the veil, A life of joy and peace. When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we've first begun.

When Dan Akroyd and John Belushi appeared live on stage as "The Blues Brothers" on Saturday Night Live, a legend was born. They had met years before Saturday Night Live, in Canada, and it was their love for the blues that cemented a friendship that would last for a long time. This is their story. Enjoy all our 1001 stories at www.1001storiespodcast.com Subscribe FREE to 1001 Stories For The Road at iTunes Here: https://itunes/apple/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001storiesfortheroad

On May 10, 1869, a celebration took place at Promontory Summit, Utah, that set bells ringing in telegraph stations from coast to coast. 1001 Stories For The Road releases a new episode every Sunday night at 8pm and can be found at iTunes and everywhere great podcasts are found. Please rate and review at iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 How to Rate or Review Podcasts on Your iPhone or iPad http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad Music Score.: National Anthem by Francis Scott Key Arranged and Performed by Dusty Strings DustyStrings@Verizon.net

On May 8th, 1914, Congress passed a joint resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. This is the story of Anna Jarvis, the schoolteacher from West Virginia, who, with the inspiration and help of many, made it happen. Find all our episodes, subsribe, and review us at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Comment at Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001storiesfortheroad Subscribe to our other shows: 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622?mt=2 and 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries/id956154836?mt=2 Music: The Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) by Francis Scott Key Arr. and Performed by Dusty Strings DustyStrings@verizon.net

In 1966, the newly developed game Twister was on the verge of being pulled from the shelves. The risque party game just hadn't caught on, and despite the best efforts of Milton Bradley, sales were terrible. But the efforts of a PR firm had paid off, and Twister was getting one more chance.... Subscribe Free, Listen, & Review Us at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Enjoy All Our Episodes at www.1001storiespodcast.com Like Us At Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001storiesfortheroad Twitter @1001Podcast