On this episode of Our American Stories, Matt Parker, a comedian and mathematician from Australia, tells the story of Michael Larson—a humble ice cream man who surprisingly beat the game show Press Your Luck—and explains why computers can’t truly be random.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) 

On this episode of Our American Stories, Matt Parker, a comedian and mathematician from Australia, tells the story of Michael Larson&mdash;a humble ice cream man who surprisingly beat the game show&nbsp;Press Your Luck&mdash;and explains why computers can&rsquo;t truly be random.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>&nbsp;

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

"Big Bucks, No Whammies!": The Man Who Cracked the Code of Press Your Luck and Won $110,000

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/13ecfbf8-1a9f-4ec0-ab8f-b30101599c2c/transcript

Marker 01

Marker 02

Marker 03

On this episode of Our American Stories, Doc Holliday is one of the most famous figures of the American Old West, known for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Movies and television have turned him into a legend, but the real Doc Holliday was far more complicated than the popular portrayals suggest.

Historian Roger McGrath joins us to tell the true story of John Henry “Doc” Holliday—the Southern dentist who became a gambler, gunslinger, and enduring figure of frontier history.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, Doc Holliday is one of the most famous figures of the American Old West, known for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Movies and television have turned him into a legend, but the real Doc Holliday was far more complicated than the popular portrayals suggest. Historian Roger McGrath joins us to tell the true story of John Henry &ldquo;Doc&rdquo; Holliday&mdash;the Southern dentist who became a gambler, gunslinger, and enduring figure of frontier history.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

The Real Doc Holliday Behind the Tombstone Legend

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2d94a478-c27c-4f8f-acf1-b40f014a837a/transcript

On this episode of Our American Stories, behind many successful people is someone who helped guide them along the way. For Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins and founder of Related Companies, that person was businessman and philanthropist Max Fisher.

Ross explains how Fisher’s mentorship shaped the decisions he made in business and in life, leaving an impact far greater than money or titles.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, behind many successful people is someone who helped guide them along the way. For Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins and founder of Related Companies, that person was businessman and philanthropist Max Fisher. Ross explains how Fisher&rsquo;s mentorship shaped the decisions he made in business and in life, leaving an impact far greater than money or titles.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

What Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Learned From Max Fisher

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/250d9935-ebad-4628-a6cf-b40f014a837a/transcript

On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Civil War, hundreds of Irish-American veterans launched an invasion — not in Ireland, but across the Canadian border. It was a daring, chaotic attempt to pressure Britain into freeing Ireland. Author and History Channel contributor Christopher Klein shares the untold story of the Fenian Raids.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Civil War, hundreds of Irish-American veterans launched an invasion &mdash; not in Ireland, but across the Canadian border. It was a daring, chaotic attempt to pressure Britain into freeing Ireland. Author and History Channel contributor Christopher Klein shares the untold story of the Fenian Raids.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

Why 800 Irish-Americans Crossed Into Canada to Fight for Ireland’s Freedom

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/379ddf28-e4b3-487f-9bdc-b40f014a8376/transcript

"Big Bucks, No Whammies!": The Man Who Cracked the Code of Press Your Luck and Won $110,000

In 1 playlist(s)

Our American Stories

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips