Americana Episodes
1001 PROVERBS FOR THE ROAD
A proverb is a short saying that expresses a commonly held truth. Join us as we explore some popular proverbs and explore their meaning and origin. "A bad penny always turns up"~"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"~"A dog is a...
IDOL WORSHIP
Two musicians try to crash the gate at Graceland to talk to Elvis, only to find he's out of town performing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
ANCHORS AWEIGH-HOW NAVY GOT ITS MARCHING SONG
1001 Stories For the Road
THE CADILLAC RANCH
The Cadillac Ranch is an unusual (and unofficial) tourist favorite located just west of the Amarillo City line off I-40 in Texas. (The Old Rte 66). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
THE OLDEST LADY IN BOSTON
1001 Stories For The Road offers a mix of FREE and PREMIUM entertainment. There are some great stories here- Enjoy! This show is now part of the 1001 Stories For the Road Free App-where you'll find all three 1001 shows: Find it now at these...
INDEPENDENCE ROCK
1001 Stories For The Road offers a mix of FREE and PREMIUM entertainment. There are some great stories here- Enjoy! This show is now part of the 1001 Stories For the Road Free App-where you'll find all three 1001 shows: Find it now at these...
GOODNIGHT CHESTY, WHEREVER YOU ARE
"Goodnight Chesty, Wherever You Are" is the story of the most decorated American Marine that ever served, and includes a bried summary of his service and his legend. Credits: The Marine Corps Hymn by John Philip Sousa Learn more about your ad choices....
HOW MOTHER'S DAY CAME TO BE
"How Mother's Day Came To Be" tells the story of Anna Jarvis and her long campaign to make Mother's Day a national holiday. This year (2018) its Sunday May 13. If you enjoy our show, we ask that you become a Premium Member and subscribe to 1001 for...
A SCONSET BEACH STORY
"A Sconset Beach Story" tells the story of a young Jewish immigrant named David Sarnoff who went to work at a Marconi wireless station where he was present when the distress call from the Titantic came in. Sarnoff's ambition gave us the development of...
REMEMBERING THE BLUES BROTHERS
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THE BUS DRIVER'S VACATION
"The Bus Driver's Vacation" is the true story of William Cimillo, who, working as a bus driver in the Bronx, and having his fill of 17 years of the same job, decided one spring morning in 1947 to take a left turn out of the garage instead of a right,...
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: A 1001 BLAST FROM THE PAST
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Here's a little Irish history in America- and if you know any girls named Annie Moore buy them a drink. May you reach the gates of St. Peter before the Devil learns you've been called! Check out our first Kindle...