True Stories with Dad

Alma Richards went from a farm boy middle school drop out to an Olympic gold medalist, university graduate, and lawyer. His life shows us that anything is possible if you work hard enough.

Jesse James was a notorious bank and train robber. He stole over $5 million dollars in today’s money during his 20 year crime spree. With some shadows around his death, it’s possible he either died at age 34 or lived to be an old man.

The true story of a WWII sailor that survived 3 shipwrecks. This story has a surprise ending!

Native Americans helped the USA win WWI and WWII. They kept messages secret by using their own languages and the enemies of the United States never figured out how to break the Code Talkers secret code.

Why is the 24th of July a Utah holiday? Hear the true story of the arrival of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley,

What’s the true story behind the popular Broadway musical “Hamilton?” Listen to find out!

Have you ever wanted to be a knight in shining armor? Hear the true story of how knights came to be, what it took to become one, and how they still affect our culture today.

Why do Americans celebrate the 4th of July? Listen for the true story of the Declaration of Independence.

Meet Ötzi, just your average 5300 year old mummy.

Tecun Uman was the last prince of the K’iche’, a Mayan tribe. His bravery is still remembered today even though he was defeated in battle.