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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dustin Tomlinson grew up in rural Missouri, the youngest of four brothers on a cattle farm where competition was part of everyday life. Like a lot of people in small towns, he had arm wrestled plenty of times on truck hoods, in hayfields, ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, most Americans remember Brian Keith as Uncle Bill on the television series Family Affair. Calm, steady, and dependable, he played the bachelor suddenly responsible for raising his niece and nephew.That calm presence came from a life far fr ...  Show more

Charles gives his opinion on boobaloobies and badonkadonks, Link shares a story of a time his dad let one rip, and the two debate whether Charles’ golf cart says “Beach Life” or “Belch Life.” Plus, Charles introduces a new game called “Don’t Lose Your Southern!” C’mon and have a ...  Show more

Link gets after Charles for going outside during Hurricane Ian. Charles receives a joke from an alien. The two debate who would survive longer in a zombie apocalypse, and discuss which traits Charles passed down to Link. Plus, Charles tells of a treehouse mishap from childhood in ...  Show more

Charles tells a story of being recognized at a Wal-Mart, and a joke from a fan sparks an interesting conversation about sperm banks. Link reminisces on their days of working together, and reveals a time when Charles made him cry (as an adult). Plus, Charles debuts a segment calle ...  Show more

A billionaire turned recluse befriends a minor novelist. Together they seize the public’s imagination. Kind of. The true story behind the greatest autobiography you’ve never read.Get Revisionist History updates first by signing up for our newsletter at pushkin.fm.Credits:BBC Moti ...  Show more