America Stories

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 customs we know today. Join us as we discuss parties, food, drink and even a poem that encapsulates the heartfelt, somber, yet hopeful time of year. We even ask the question. "How does Jesus fit into all of this?" We may not have an answer but we certainly ask. So grab a sugar cookie and sip some hot cocoa because it's time for a Christmas episode of America Stories!

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 Declaration of Dependence?

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 over what should be done, pivotal votes decided by overnight travel, and politcal deals. Putting pen to paper and shaping the history of America this was the Declaration of Independence.

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 was fiercely fought in North and South Carolina.

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.

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 during the American revolutionary war.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff, Luke and Jack discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill.