America Stories

America Stories

Jeff, Luke and Jack share short stories about American history, in a lighthearted manner.

Episodes

December 11, 2023 49 mins
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss the origin of Christmas in the colonies and traditions in American celebration of the holiday. We talk about classic Christmas activities like dressing up as demons and doing some drunken late night caroling. The ban on Christmas, and how the modern railroad may have played a large part in spreading various cultural traditions and formed the eclectic mixture of custom...
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On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss some lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence and the lives they led. We talk about William Whipple, seemingly no relation to Abraham Whipple, the value of a signature and the fine craftsmanship of the Syng inkstand.

Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole that is the curious case of Button(s) Gwinnett and his famous duel. Also, did someone mention the D...
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On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss what goes into creating a document like the Declaration of Independence. The people appointed to crafting something so significant, the writing and re-writing, the opinions of the people involved and the risks of signing a peice of paper. We discuss the reasoning behind the Declaration and what it would mean to the colonies of America at the time.
The colonies argue ov...
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October 30, 2023 44 mins
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss the questionable tactics of the British armies during the revolutionary War as they fight at Moore's Creek and Fort Sullivan. We discuss the battles, the decisions, and the natural defenses of these locations. Defenses such as hastily created earthen fortifications and swamp cabbage trees.
Battles filled with artillery cannons and Broadswords, the American Revolution ...
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On this episode, we share some bonus content of Indiana Stories. Jeff Townsend catches up with the Murder Sheet Podcast, they discuss the recent updates regarding the Delphi Murders, including: the crime scene photos leaked by the Defense and the patches worn by staff at the Westville Correctional Facility. Also discussed are some issues with how the "True Crime" genre crave and handle sensitive information.
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October 16, 2023 51 mins
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss the daily lives, routines, and food of the Colonial Soldier. We discuss the strict rules of Soldier life and the harsh punishments if those rules aren't followed. We also discuss the importance of a well maintained and properly used vault. As it was a matter of life and death.

From the combat drills to the payment we talk about the unsung heroes of the average soldier ...
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October 2, 2023 35 mins
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss the reclamation of Boston by the Colonel George Washington. A lengthy seige took place, that included bombardment from navy vessels and the long awaited guns from Fort Ticonderoga. We also talk about our good friend Mister Whipple and his pyromaniac tendencies.
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In this episode, we share some bonus content of Indiana Stories. Jeff Townsend catches up with the Murder Sheet Podcast, they discuss the recent updates regarding the Delphi Murders, including information from the 136 page memorandum Richard Allen's Lawyers filed.
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September 19, 2023 46 mins
Jeff, Luke and Jack talk all things George Washington. They discuss his early life through when the Continental Congress commissioned him as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
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September 7, 2023 39 mins
Jeff, Luke and Jack discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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August 21, 2023 33 mins
Jeff, Luke and Jack discuss the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
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Jeff, Luke and Jack discuss the events that lead to the American Revolution. Part 2 of 2.
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Jeff, Luke and Jack discuss the events that lead to the American Revolution. Part 1 of 2.
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July 3, 2023 30 mins
Jeff, Luke and Jack talk about the traditions of the 4th of July holiday, how it started and how it is has evolved.
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On this episode-Jeff Townsend talks to journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee from the Murder Sheet Podcast. The team explains the latest updates in the Delphi Murders case. Including the newly released court documents covering Richard Allen's confessions and the cause of death was revealed.
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December 23, 2022 26 mins
On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Karen Graybill from the Spencer County Visitors Bureau in Santa Claus Indiana.Jeff and Karen discuss the history of Santa Claus Indiana- how the town was named, some of the rich traditions, and how their post office program 'Santa's Elves' responds to Christmas letters from around the world. They also talk about other attractions and things in Spencer County Indiana.Thanks f...
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December 14, 2022 29 mins
On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Dave Dynasty, Host of the Wrestling Nostalgia Podcast.Jeff and Dave discuss Dick the Bruiser- Indiana native Professional Wrestler. They talk about Dick's life pre wrestling, some of the achievements throughout his career, and how important of a role he played in the Professional Wrestling industry.Thanks for listening to the podcast, listen to more episodes to hear more Ind...
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On this episode of Indiana Stories-Jeff Townsend talks to journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee from the Murder Sheet Podcast. The team explains the latest updates in the Delphi Murders case. Including Richard Allen's arrest probable cause affidavit.If you know any information on this case: contact information. Thanks for listening to the podcast, listen to more episodes to hear more Indiana Stories.Indiana StoriesThe Mu...
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On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Arrika Taylor, Director at the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana. They discuss the history of the haunting of the Grey Lady Ghost. In friendly fashion, she has haunted the library since her first sighting in 1937. Arrika shares the history of the haunting, unexplained occurrences, personal experiences and additional information about the library.Thanks for listening to ...
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On this episode of Indiana Stories-Jeff Townsend talks to journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee from the Murder Sheet Podcast. The team explains the latest updates in the Delphi Murders case. Including the arrest of Delphi resident Richard Allen and upcoming court dates.If you know any information on this case: contact information. Thanks for listening to the podcast, listen to more episodes to hear more Indiana Stories....
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