Episodes

Feb. 16, 2018

UNSUNG HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION (PT I): WASHINGTON'S SPIES

Unsung Heroes of the Revolution (Pt. 1): The Culper Spy Ring, Nathan Hale, Caleb Brewster, James Rivington, and others...Few people leaving the Banana Republic Store at 66th and 3rd st Manhattan, NY, stop to notice the plaque on the outside …

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Jan. 31, 2018

URBAN LEGENDS I: MOTHMAN AND MORE

Urban Legends I: Mothman and much more....our most popular series Check out our new book at Kindle (May 2018) and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Jan. 16, 2018

UNSUNG HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION (PT II): TIM MURPHY & MANY OTHERS

UNSUNG HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION (PT 2) Molly Pitcher, Nancy Hale, The Swamp Fox, and others...The incredible true stories of the unsung heroes and heroines of the American Revolution, men and women of all colors and from all stations in …

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Dec. 21, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD (FINAL CHAPTER)

Final Chapter: Buck finally responds to the call he has been hearing, and roams free with a wolfpack, until he senses a desperate need to return to John Thornton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Dec. 11, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD CHAPTERS 5 AND 6

Chapters 5 and 6 (Last is 7) :Buck and his exhausted team are sold to a young threesome with little experiece in handling teams and disastrous events follow. Finally, Buck meets John Thornton and begins a new chapter in his …

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Dec. 4, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD by JACK LONDON CHAPTER 4

Chapter 4: Buck, with Spitz no longer the leader, fights for and takes the place of the lead dog on the sled team. At Skagway, Perrault receives orders to hand the dog team to a mail carrier, who pushes the …

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Nov. 27, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 3) by JACK LONDON

Chapter 3: Buck is blind sided by Spitz as their camp is attacked by a horde of wild and starving dogs. Becoming more and more a wild animal himself. Buck looks for the right opportunity to settle matters with Spitz. …

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Nov. 20, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 2) by JACK LONDON

Chapter 2: Buck becomes a sled dog in Alaska and quickly has to learn how to survive the other dogs and the brutal cold. May 2018 Check out our new and first 1001 E Book (and leave a review!) Thanks …

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Nov. 15, 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER 1) by JACK LONDON

THE CALL OF THE WILD (CHAPTER ONE) #JackLondon #thecallofthewild This Jack London classic tells the story of a dog named Buck who is kidnapped from his home in California and sold as a potential sled dog to Alaskan mail packers. …

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July 31, 2017

NO BRAINS VS. BRAWN: THE DAYS WHEN BEAR-WRESTLING RULED

Remembering The Days When Bear Wrestling Was a Spectator Sport-Ever see a man-bear wrestling match? Thats what this story is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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July 24, 2017

THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE PIED PIPER OF HAMLIN

THE PIED PIPER: THE REAL STORY...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 …

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July 17, 2017

BERTHA BENZ'S FAMOUS RIDE

BERTHA BENZ'S FAMOUS FIRST RIDE: 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 …

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July 10, 2017

THE GREAT IMPOSTER

The Great Imposter: 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 …

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July 3, 2017

FORREST FENN'S TREASURE

FORREST FENN'S TREASURE is waiting to be found! There's a hidden treasure somewhere in the Western Rockies and Forrest Fen is behind it all. This is the story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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May 22, 2017

AMAZING GRACE

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:...

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May 11, 2017

THE TIES THAT BIND

THE TIES THAT BIND: The first trans-US railroad comes together with a big celebration. May 10, 1869, a celebration took place at Promontory Summit, Utah, that set bells ringing in telegraph stations from coast to coast. National Anthem by...

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May 4, 2017

JOHNNY AND EVA PLAY TWISTER

JOHNNY AND EVA PLAY TWISTER: 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 …

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May 2, 2017

A NO-HITTER FOR ALL TIME

A NO-HITTER FOR ALL TIME: It was a cool night in Houston on May 1, 1991, a, good night for baseball, but a rough night for pitcher Nolan Ryan . His back was stiff, and every bone was killing him. …

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