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:

 Beginnings of Belle Meade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

When John Harding moved to this property, it was just another parcel of land just outside the town of Nashville.  However, it’s location and Harding’s...

 Helping Veterans Tell Their Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

I like to say that everyone has a story.  Today’s guest helps people tell their story.  In fact, he helps people who have never told...

 The Presidential Limo Collection | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

March 30th, 1981.  After delivering a speech at the Washington Hilton Hotel, President Ronald Regan was hit by a bullet fired by John Hinkley Jr. ...

 President Kenney’s Limo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

You may have heard people say that president Kennedy would have never been assassinated in Dallas if he ordered the bubbletop to remain on his...

 Origins of the Presidential Limo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Today we begin a three part series on one of the most luxurious and secure automobiles in America – the limo of the president of...

 Moving the Birthplace of America? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

The birthplace of America is often considered to be Independence Hall, the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  You can go to...

 The Henry Ford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Edison, Ford and Firestone.  They are some of the best known inventors and businessmen of the 20th century.  But not only did their work affect...

 Evidence of a Hole in the Ground | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Brent Tyndall has people pulling in his driveway just about every weekend.  They are looking for something, but can’t quite seem to locate it.  Luckily...

 Wahoo Weiner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

You’ve heard of Colonel Sanders special chicken recipe.  In fact, some of our favorite foods and drinks have secret recipes that date back decades.  Today’s...

 Wahoo Locker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Decades ago just about every town in farm country had a locker plant.  Today those numbers have decreased, but demand has suddenly increased. That means...

 Record Setter Jackie Cochran | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie…a pilot who set more aviation records that any...

 The Depot in the Middle of Nowhere | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians.  This is the story of what...

 Letters to the Stars | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Fans often love to interact with the stars.  But those stars are often too busy to communicate with any one individual.  However, turn back the...

 Patsy Cline | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

She was just 30 when she died in a plan crash in 1963, but her music had already made her one of the most recognized...

 Founding the Johnny Cash Museum | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

You’ve probably not heard of a museum owner named Bill Miller.  However, Bill was a long time friend of a country music legend and that...

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