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On this episode of Our American Stories, rarely does artistic rhythm rest as it does in Zoro the drummer. Hear from the man behind Maria's Scarf how his talent and temerity ultimately equipped him for a mountain of fun for everyone.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, rarely does artistic rhythm rest as it does in Zoro the drummer. Hear from the man behind <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMarias-Scarf-Mothers-Perseverance-Dreaming%2Fdp%2FB0CL5DC3CK&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C89174d112b6a4c2df0b608dcb87ad791%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638588084941821015%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AF7QA49qMfmrxQYJnTmVnU7aguvIuL12GQR81zMRRB8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="0">Maria's Scarf</a> how his talent and temerity ultimately equipped him for a mountain of fun for everyone. <a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate" data-auth="NotApplicable">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

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.

The 'Forrest Gump' of Drummers: The Story of Zoro

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Paddock remembers his life in two chapters: BD and AD, Before Dad and After Dad. When his father died young, the loss reshaped everything, from the way he viewed family and purpose to the path he would eventually take in his own career.

In this deeply personal tribute, Bruce reflects on grief, memory, and the enduring influence of a father whose life and death continued to guide him long after he was gone.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Paddock remembers his life in two chapters: BD and AD, Before Dad and After Dad. When his father died young, the loss reshaped everything, from the way he viewed family and purpose to the path he would eventually take in his own career. In this deeply personal tribute, Bruce reflects on grief, memory, and the enduring influence of a father whose life and death continued to guide him long after he was gone.
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My Life Is Broken Into "BD & AD": Before Dad & After Dad

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Jimmy Stewart walked away from Hollywood stardom to serve in World War II. Determined to fly despite resistance from studio executives and concerns about his age and weight, Stewart became a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot, flew dangerous bombing missions over Europe, and rose through the ranks to become a decorated combat commander.

In this installment of our ongoing Hollywood Goes to War series, historian, author, and former U.S. Marine Roger McGrath shares the remarkable story of how one of America’s most beloved actors found what he later called the greatest honor of his life: serving his country in wartime.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a Wonderful Life&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Jimmy Stewart walked away from Hollywood stardom to serve in World War II. Determined to fly despite resistance from studio executives and concerns about his age and weight, Stewart became a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot, flew dangerous bombing missions over Europe, and rose through the ranks to become a decorated combat commander. In this installment of our ongoing&nbsp;Hollywood Goes to War&nbsp;series, historian, author, and former U.S. Marine Roger McGrath shares the remarkable story of how one of America&rsquo;s most beloved actors found what he later called the greatest honor of his life: serving his country in wartime.
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Jimmy Stewart Left Hollywood Stardom to Bomb Nazi Germany

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the election of 1828 marked a political revolution in America. Andrew Jackson, a hard-driving frontiersman who never forgot his roots, brought a new style of politics to Washington, one built on popular appeal, distrust of elites, and faith in the judgment of ordinary Americans.

In this installment of our ongoing Story of Us—Story of America series, Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, tells the tale of the rise of Andrew Jackson, what Jacksonian Democracy was, and the promise and contradictions of America’s first common-man president.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the election of 1828 marked a political revolution in America. Andrew Jackson, a hard-driving frontiersman who never forgot his roots, brought a new style of politics to Washington, one built on popular appeal, distrust of elites, and faith in the judgment of ordinary Americans. In this installment of our ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fouramericanstories.com%2F%3Fs%3DStory%2Bof%2BAmerica&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce7acca0d670d496047b508dec1a1a9b9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639161097259410931%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6SVIi0gJxW1DT8Rs3T%2FciCV8JTNvYSARiLRjEHl%2F4J8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">Story of Us&mdash;Story of America</a>&nbsp;series, Dr. Bill McClay, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLand-Hope-Invitation-Great-American%2Fdp%2F1641771399%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fadgrpid%3D192027440608%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YNnnhzqnUOt64N6WCBechmnFFrF4ckrDmtGk4Iq6p2az8q3_sFTJZjn4u07yQsRvkMqfuTp2MhZW1SNQ1IiNNrQ0Aoau78MZZcmv2ZXoDL-dqVCvGGIVI8YG09ZZr4RIEOsxP3bV8Y-O1fHG7Ng4sMROfk9i2au-ATASubx6_wKLijiUYqDwE5uZO6gNpQjKEyaD_yAa4N3VvAsa3N7pWHVrDew8kczTTF1fPtMx3fg.IhHmPyNlg1V1GhV3lFU1q7dmJwgiaB-Oo6yl1wJSF6Q%26dib_tag%3Dse%26hvadid%3D792990883641%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvexpln%3D0%26hvlocphy%3D9013748%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvocijid%3D11663958837166566162--%26hvqmt%3De%26hvrand%3D11663958837166566162%26hvtargid%3Dkwd-298994698216%26hydadcr%3D20438_13674948_2445143%26keywords%3Dland%2Bof%2Bhope%26mcid%3D17ee12e30dd23c218f5d7e4e7d8a4db2%26qid%3D1780512365%26sr%3D8-1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce7acca0d670d496047b508dec1a1a9b9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639161097259432448%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JylRco2eLXQ%2F1mKJ29Q%2FJVtu%2FmNUjfhxbQUxcH4hDyw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="">Land of Hope</a>, tells the tale of the rise of Andrew Jackson, what Jacksonian Democracy was, and the promise and contradictions of America&rsquo;s first common-man president.
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The Story of America: The Rise of Andrew Jackson and the Common Man [Ep. 22]

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The 'Forrest Gump' of Drummers: The Story of Zoro

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