Your History Your Story

“A podcast that discovers, investigates and celebrates fascinating people and their stories”#youhaveastorytooMusic: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Your History Your Story is a history podcast hosted by James Gardner, with 161 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

James Gardner hosts Your History Your Story, a history show with 161 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  S13 E1 Blue and Gray: Why They Fought

  Feb 8, 20261h 5mS13

  <p>In this episode of Your History Your Story, we are very happy to welcome back a truly distinguished guest: Pulitzer Prize winning author, renowned historian and the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History, Emeritus at Princeton University, James M. McPherson.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim previously joined us to discuss the military, political and international significance of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history. Today, he returns to take us even deeper into the human experience of the Civil War, drawing from his landmark 1997 book, “For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in th...

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  Episode #12

  S12 E12 Alzheimer's: A Science and History Perspective

  Dec 14, 20251h 13mS12

  <p><br></p><p>In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Dr. Todd Goldberg. Todd and I became friends back in junior high and high school, but after graduation, life took us in different directions and unfortunately we lost touch. In recent years, however, we reconnected through this podcast after he heard our episode on the Amazing Kreskin. I’m genuinely grateful for that reconnection and very pleased to be speaking with my friend today.</p><p>Dr. Goldberg is a board-certified internal medicine and geriatric specialist, currently serving as an associate professor at Jefferson Medical Sc...

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  Episode #11

  S12 E11 Christmas Treats & Traditions from the Gilded Age

  Nov 30, 202555 minS12

  <p>In this episode of Your History Your Story, we are pleased to welcome back author, librarian and research historian Becky Diamond. </p><p>Becky will take us back to America’s Golden Era as we discuss her new book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era, 1868–1900. </p><p>We’ll be talking about the delicious world of holiday sweets while exploring the stories behind the rich traditions celebrated and the treats enjoyed across the country during the late 19th century. Join us as we discover the vibrant blend of culture, history and festive flavors...

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  Episode #10

  S12 E10 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

  Nov 16, 202549 minS12

  <p>In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Julie Kresge, the Marketing and Media Coordinator for Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.</p><p>For more than 30 years, my family has created wonderful memories visiting Quiet Valley’s “Old Time Christmas” program — an annual tradition that truly captures the warmth and spirit of the season. That is why we are especially honored to share the story of this remarkable historic site. </p><p>Quiet Valley is a working historical farm that transports you to the 19th century — and even earlier — through its many year-round programs. In...

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  Episode #9

  S12 E9 Jay Garfield on the Remarkable Life and Tragic Death of President James A. Garfield

  Nov 2, 202559 minS12

  <p>In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Jay Garfield, the three times great-grandson of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Jay will share what it was like growing up as a descendant of both President Garfield and First Lady, Lucretia. </p><p>He will tell stories about Garfield’s humble beginnings in rural Ohio, his gallant service during the Civil War, his rise through the political ranks and his strong commitment to the abolition of slavery and the cause of freedom.</p><p>Jay will also talk about the tragic events su...

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