1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes 'Found In The Footnotes" 5-10 minutes history shorts, lost treasure,...
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MOVIE BACKSTORY: THE MAKING OF SONG SUNG BLUE in 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable behind‑the‑scenes story of Song Sung Blue (2025) — the sleeper independent film that came out of now...
BEST OF (#38 OF 510) UNSUNG HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (PT I): WASHINGTON'S SPIES
Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution : The Culper Spy Ring, Nathan Hale, and others:
Few people leaving the Banana Republic Store at 66th an...
AMERICAN SPRING A LOOK BACK AT LEXINGTON, CONCORD, AND THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION IN AMERICA
In this episode, bestselling historian Walter Borneman, author of American Spring, joins us to explore the explosive opening moments of the American R...
THE LIBERTY BELL WILL RING AGAIN : THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA'S ICONIC SYMBOL OF FREEDOM- THE LIBERTY BELL (AND YES, IT WILL RING AGAIN IN 2026)
In this episode, we explore the incredible true story of the Liberty Bell — not just as a relic of the American Revolution, but as a symbol that has g...
THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN (PT 2) TURNING POINT OF THE REVOLUTION
In this episode, we revisit one of the most decisive — and often overlooked — turning points of the American Revolution: The Battle of Kings Mountain,...
THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN (PT 1) 1780 THE DARKEST DAYS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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In this episode, we revisit one of the most decisive — and often overlooked — turning points of the American Revolution: The Battle of Kings M...
AMERICAN HISTORY: PATRICK HENRY'S CALL FOR LIBERTY
In this special July 4th episode, we revisit one of the most electrifying moments in American history: Patrick Henry's Call for Liberty, delivered on...
ESCAPE FROM DANNEMORA (FULL STORY-EDITED)
Narrated by Jon Hagadorn
In June of 2015, the quiet town of Dannemora, New York, became the center of one of the most dramatic prison breaks and...
TRUE CRIME: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FELIPE SANTOS AND TERRANCE WILLIAMS IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES AREA
A 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Investigation Narrated by Jon Hagadorn
Over the past twenty years, Florida has recorded hundreds o...
A WWII TRAGEDY: HONORING THE HEROES OF THE USS INDIANAPOLIS: THE US NAVY'S WORST MARITIME DISASTER
This episode tells the unforgettable story of the USS Indianapolis—a mission cloaked in secrecy, a sinking that became the U.S. Navy's worst maritime...
A WWII ST0RY: D-DAY: REMEMBERING BLOODY OMAHA BEACH AND BRIG. GENERAL NORMAN "DUTCH" COTA
Episode Summary: In this powerful, immersive episode, we revisit one of the most pivotal and harrowing moments of World War II: the assault on Omaha B...
THE VOICES OF TREASON
The story of the men and women who were convicted of treason for hosting radio shows for the enemy during wartime which undermined the efforts of thei...
DUTCH GIRL THE UNTOLD STORY OF AUDREY HEPBURN with DUTCH RESISTANCE in WWII HOLLAND
1001 Interview with author Robet Matzen: Voted as the #3 top actress in Golden Age Hollywood by the American Film Institute, famous for her roles in...
THE NIGHT TWO WESTERN LEGENDS- BAT MASTERSON AND O.HENRY- MET IN A MANHATTAN SALOON 1904
1001 Stories From the Old West / 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries/1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales
In 1904, two remarkable America...
THE LEGEND OF THE LOST SUBLETT MINE and THE BLACK SEMINOLE SCOUTS OF TEXAS
Two great stories from the old west!
1) THE LEGEND OF THE LOST SUBLETT MINE They thought Old Ben Sublett was crazy when he rolled into the town...
10 UNIQUELY AMERICAN INVENTIONS, THEIR STORIES, AND HOW THEY BENEFITTED THE WORLD
Pictured: The Wright brothers celebrating the first SUSTAINED flight- the critical development that gave the world flight.
1001 Heroes, Legends,...
THE BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES 1942
In the weeks that followed the invasion and subsequent destruction of a large swath of the US Navy at Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the western co...
PIRATES ANN BONNY AND MARY READ: THE LEGEND LIVES ON
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary, intertwined lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read — two of the most fearless and unconventional figures to...
MEET THE OHIO BIGFOOT CLAN AN AMERICA 250 LEGEND SPECIAL PRESENTATION
This America 250 Legends Special Presentation takes listeners deep into one of the most active Bigfoot hotspots in the United States — Northeast Ohio,...
REINCARNATION AND KARMA: THE EDGAR CAYCE INTERVIEWS
"Reincarnation and Karma: The Edgar Catce Interviews": Two of mankind's greatest mysteries are discussed here- Reincarnation and Karma, as we sit dow...
VIENNESE CROISSANTS & OTHER STORIES
A collection of diverse stories including 1) The origin of the croissant, 2) The race for the atom bomb- it was closer than you think 3), Peter Franci...
"THE SWOOSE"- THE WWII FLYING FORTRESS THAT WOULDN'T DIE AMERICA 250 REMEMBERED
In this America 250 special presentation, host Jon Hagadorn brings listeners the extraordinary true story of The Swoose — the oldest surviving B‑17 Fl...
BOB HOOVER AND THE HEROES OF FLIGHT
THE STORY OF LEGENDARY AMERICAN PILOT BOB HOOVER- FOR AMERICA 250 The 20th century brought a tremendous amount of innovation but none so tremendous a...
( BEST OF-LISTENER FAVORITES) WAITING FOR HOUDINI
The incredible story of America's greatest magician Harry Houdini, who came over from Hungary with his family as a young boy, saw his share of poverty...
THE SURPRISING ORIGINS OF SOME OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE FOOD & DRINKS
In this special episode of 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries, we explore the surprising, often accidental, and always fascinating origins of...
URBAN LEGENDS #10 HAUNTED DOLLS & LONELY DUMMIES (NOT FOR CHILDREN)
(Not For Kids or Doll Lovers) Our 10th Urban Legend episode highlights the stories of some of the more famous "haunted" dolls. including Robert, Chuck...
REMEMBERING LEGENDARY TEXAS RANGER FRANK HAMER: AMERICA 250 FAMOUS LAWMEN
In this episode, Jon takes listeners deep into the life and legacy of Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, one of the most formidable and complex lawmen in Ameri...
TRAIN SONGS AND PAIN SONGS: RIP DON SCHLITZ
In this nostalgic, first‑person reflection, Jon looks back on 50 years of loving country music and the two currents that have always run deepest for h...
THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 2) THE FALL, REVENGE AT SAN JACINTO, THE GHOSTS
In part two we tell the true story of the fall of the Alamo, the revenge at San Jacinto, and the ghosts that still occupy San Antonio
THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 1) THE RISING STORM AMERICA 250
Part One:
In 1836 Mexico had won its independence from Spain and was being ruled by a dictator named Santa Anna, who had a large army and used i...
THE LEGEND OF THE BELL WITCH
🎙️ SHOW NOTES
For this week's episode, I dove into one of the most enduring and unsettling pieces of American folklore: The Bell Witch of Tennes...
JOAN OF ARC (PART 2) DREAMS NEVER DIE
Joan of Arc leads France to a series of victories against the English until she is captured and imprisoned. She is given an unjust and illegal trial a...
JOAN OF ARC (PART 1) THE PROPHECY
In 1425 France was reeling from decades of war with with England and almost all hope was gone, The French people, never giving up hope, found solace i...
REMEMBERING THE USS YORKTOWN AT MIDWAY AMERICA250
SHOW NOTES
America250: Remembering the Heroes of the USS Yorktown (CV‑5)
A 9‑Chapter Audio Documentary for 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histor...
DEVIL DOGS K COMPANY 3RD BATTALION GUADALCANAL TO OKINAWA INTERVIEW W AUTHOR SAUL DAVID
Devil Dogs: K Company, 3rd Battalion — From Guadalcanal to Okinawa
This episode follows the extraordinary combat journey of K Company,...
AMERICA 250 THE FIGHT FOR BRYAN'S STATION (PT 2): SIMON GIRTY'S REVENGE
Summary of the Fight for Bryan's Station & Simon Girty's Revenge
🌾 The Fight for Bryan's Station (August 15–17, 1782)
Bryan's Station,...
AMERICA 250: KENTUCKIANS FIGHT FOR BRYAN'S STATION (PT 1): "BORN WITH THE BARK ON"
1001 hEROES JOINS THE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION WITH TRUE AMERICAN HISTORY:
American colonists in Kentucky were truly tough people-men and women,...
WHY DO BUNNIES LAY EGGS AT EASTER?
Found in the Footnotes –Why Do Bunnies Lay Eggs At Easter?
In this light‑hearted Easter special, we dive into one of history's most delightfull...
MK-ULTRA (PT 2): THE VICTIMS SPEAK, THE STORIES OF CIA ABUSE OF POWER, THE HEARINGS, THE GUILTY WALK FREE
SHOW NOTES — MK‑ULTRA Pt. 2: The Victims, The Stories & The Outcome
Episode Summary
In Part Two of our MK‑ULTRA investigation, we move f...
TORNADO: REMEMBERING THE 2011 SUPER OUTBREAK & HOW TO SURVIVE THE NEXT ONE
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast TORNADO: REMEMBERING THE 2011 SUPER OUTBREAK & HOW TO SURVIVE THE NESXT ONE
The 2011 Super...